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Year 5 Hooke Court 2024

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Where is Hooke Court?

  • Located in Dorset, close to the village of Hooke

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  • Field-study education centre and accommodation open for over 20 years
  • 14th Century Manor House
  • Set in 24 acres of glorious countryside – lawns, moat, campsite

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Why are the children going on a residential trip?

  • Develop team building and life skills
  • Bonding for the year group
  • Develop independence
  • Solve problems
  • Challenge, encouraged to take risks in a safe environment

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Which staff will be going on the trip?

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Mr Jones

Mrs Norman

Mr Jackson

Mrs Bracegirdle

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What will the days look like?

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Breakfast - main canteen

Tent inspections

Morning activity

Lunch - packed lunch delivered to the campsite

Afternoon activity

Dinner - hot meal in the main canteen

Evening activity

8.30pm back to the campsite for bedtime

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What will the children be doing?

Day 1

Wednesday 12th June

Morning depart The Vineyard and travel to Dorset by coach

Lunch at Hooke Court (packed lunch provided by home)

Afternoon activity - team building

Evening activity - night walk

Day 2

Thursday 13th June

Viking Day - a variety of activities

Viking Feast

Viking Saga and Wedding

Day 3

Friday 14th June

Build and sail a Viking Longboat

1pm depart Hooke Court to be back by 4pm (hopefully)

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How will the children be grouped?

Children will be put two groups one for daytime and one for nighttime

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Write down 3 names (they will be put with at least one of their choices)

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www.hookecourt.co.uk

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What is the accommodation?

  • Secure campsite for our use only
  • Bell tents - 7 children, low camp bed
  • Toilets, sinks and showers
  • Large communal tent with tables and chairs
  • Security lights

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What will my child need to bring?

Here is the link to the suggested kit list

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Other items:

  • sleeping bag
  • pillow
  • torch

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What will happen next?

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  • Officially sign up

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      • 1st installment of £100 payable by 7th February 2024
      • 2nd installment of £75 payable by 25th March 2024
      • 3rd installment of £75 payable by 1st May 2024

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  • Contact the school if need to discuss finances

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  • A second meeting nearer the time

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  • Forms for medical/dietary needs sent home

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Questions?

Original letter here