Your child will need to be able to carry ALL of their belongings themselves. We suggest they pack them in a cabin-sized (small) suitcase. They will also need to bring a sleeping bag and pillow in a named bag.

CLEARLY NAME ALL CLOTHING AND PROPERTY

• Warm waterproof coat
• Waterproof trousers are advisable
• Walking boots
• 2 pairs of trainers/shoes
• Hat and gloves – NO scarves

Children will need to come in wearing appropriate outdoor clothes for their first day. In addition, they will need to bring:

• 2 complete change of clothes (leggings/joggers – NOT jeans, vest, long sleeve top, jumper/fleece)
• 2 sets of underwear
• 2 pairs of socks (long enough to cover ankles)
• Washing kit – soap, flannel, toothbrush, toothpaste, non-aerosol deodorant (if necessary) and hair ties for long hair
• Towel
• Nightwear
• Slippers (if preferred) /sliders
• 1 small teddy/cuddly toy
• 1 book
• Water bottle – not glass
• Bin bag/plastic bag for wet clothes
• Medication – if required
• Maximum of £5 spending money – to be placed in a sealed envelope with your child’s name, class and amount enclosed written on the outside and ready to hand to the class teacher.

Please DO NOT bring any food, sweets and snacks, jewellery, electronic devices and games, cameras or mobile phones.

In preparation for the impending trip to PGL Boreatton Park, we will be spending some time over the next week or so going through PGL arrangements with the children.  We thought that you also would appreciate a bit of additional information and clarification to help you prepare your child.

Packing & Preparation

• CLEARLY NAME ALL CLOTHING AND PROPERTY!
• If possible, choose a soft hold-all rather than a rigid case as this makes storage in the dorms easier and gives the children more space. Please DO NOT WORRY if this is not possible!
• Please allow your children to be as involved in the packing of their bag as possible, this will help them to be more aware of what they have and where it is – it will also help them when packing for the return home.
• Ensure your child has plenty of layers as it gets cold on site.

Please see next post for the Kit List.

Medication

We will not be taking medications from school, so please send in any meds your child needs, including inhalers, in a container with their name written clearly on the front along with clear instructions and dosage. Please let us know some time prior to our visit if your child will be bringing medication so that we can ensure we have all the necessary information on the day of departure.

Thursday morning departure arrangements

The coach will be leaving school at 8.20am prompt to ensure we arrive at the venue for 9.00am. Children will therefore need to be at school for 8.00am please.

Friday afternoon return arrangements

• We will be leaving PGL Boreatton Park at 4.00pm and expect to arrive back at school around 4.30pm, depending on the Friday afternoon traffic. We will phone ahead if delayed for any reason.
• PLEASE WAIT OUTSIDE THE SCHOOL GATES UNTIL ALL BAGS HAVE BEEN UNLOADED – you will be able to greet your children before collecting bags.
• Be aware that your child’s wellies/wet clothes bag may have become separated from their main bag – please ensure you collect ALL your child’s belongings.

Finally, a reminder that any outstanding payments for this trip should be settled by Friday 14^th March (unless you have already contacted the school to arrange an extension to the payment schedule).

Hopefully, this information will help avoid any last minute worries or queries.  Your cooperation in these matters will be greatly appreciated and will contribute to the smooth running of the trip.

Many thanks in anticipation,

Miss Armstrong & Miss Lewis

Our Year 4 pupils have been selected to take part in an exciting opportunity to work with a number of schools to put on a theatre production with Pentabus Theatre Company. Pentabus is a rural touring theatre.  Drawing on 50 years’ experience of producing new theatre and working creatively with schools, Pentabus is running a story-telling and performing arts project for KS2 pupils in the county that explores and celebrates local folk tales and Shropshire’s natural environment.

During February and March 2025, pupils are taking part in four drama, music or dance workshops, facilitated by professional artists, to create their own original performance based on the Shropshire folktale of Gwendol, the Wrekin giant.  Pupils will then perform their work on stage at Ludlow Assembly Rooms on Tuesday 18^th March 2025. This performance will feature narration and storytelling by award-winning poet and performer Henry Maddicott and professional actor Jacoba Williams.

HOW PARENTS/CARERS CAN BOOK TICKETS

On Tuesday 18^th March, children involved will perform twice at Ludlow Assembly Rooms to ensure as many parents/carers and friends can attend as possible. Performances are at 4.30pm and 6.00pm, with an approximate running time of 45 – 50 minutes. Tickets are available to book online at the cost of £6 (adults) and £4 (under 12s).

Book tickets HERE:

We recommend booking early to avoid disappointment as there is limited capacity at Ludlow Assembly Rooms.

PREPARING CHILDREN FOR THE REHEARSAL

On Tuesday 18^th March, children will be transported by coach and will arrive at Ludlow Assembly Rooms at 10.30am. After the final performance, the children will return to school via the coach provided, arriving back around 8.00pm. To avoid any confusion at the end of the event, parents should collect their children from school and NOT from the Ludlow Assembly Rooms.

Food and drinks:

Please ensure that your child has a bottle of water, a healthy packed lunch and an afternoon snack box to sustain them throughout the day, from 10.30am – 7.00pm. It is worth packing large/hearty portions as the children will be using up a lot of energy during rehearsals and the shows, and refreshments will not be provided by Pentabus. Those pupils entitled to free school meals will be provided with a packed lunch (sandwich, packet of crisps, piece of fruit and a flapjack/shortbread) by our school meals provider before departure, but we are unable to provide any supplementary snacks. If your child would prefer a packed lunch from home, please let the teacher know so that our caterers will provide only the meals required.

ATTENDING A SHOW

The venue address is:

Ludlow Assembly Rooms,  Market Square, Ludlow, SY8 1AZ

For travel and car parking guidance, visit: www.letsgoludlow.com/parking-in-ludlow

PHOTOGRAPHS & FILMING

We politely ask that audience members do not take photographs or film during the performance, as there are children involved who have not consented to photography or filming.

Pentabus are working with a professional film-maker to capture the children’s experience during the project, and this film will be circulated to all schools after the performance.

The cost of the trip is free as the transport costs are very generously being covered by the theatre company.

Please ensure your contact details are up-to-date on Arbor in case we need to contact you during the trip. Many thanks.

We are excited to share with you that on Monday 31^st March, we will be welcoming Widget Workshops in to share a ‘Maya’ workshop day with Year 6.  Using the latest technology, the children will explore the world of The Maya. Working in pairs, they will visit important Maya sites such as Tikal, Palenque, Uxmal and Chichen Itza, as well as swimming in a cenote. They will also explore the Maya number system and calendar and also have a go at weaving and creating their own worry doll.

As we have no other way of funding the workshop we would be grateful if parents can contribute £7.15 per child towards the cost. Payment is to be made via your child’s Arbor account prior to the date of the workshop please. Many thanks.