In preparation for the impending trip to PGL Boreatton Park, we will be spending some time over the next few weeks 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!
• 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 click the following link to see the required kit list: Coleham PGL Kit List 2026

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 8:00am prompt to ensure we arrive at the venue on time. Children will therefore need to be at school for 7:30am please.

Friday afternoon return arrangements

• We will be leaving PGL Boreatton Park at 4.00pm and expect to arrive back at school around 5:00pm, depending on the Friday afternoon traffic.
• We will endeavour to update you about our return time and pick-up instructions.
• Please make sure you have ALL of your child’s belongings before you leave school.

Finally, a reminder that any outstanding payments for this trip should be settled by Friday 10^th April (unless you have already contacted the school to arrange an extension to the payment schedule).

Hopefully, this information prepares you for the upcoming trip. Your cooperation in these matters will be greatly appreciated and will contribute to the smooth running of the trip.

As part of this term’s science curriculum work on electricity and DT work on mechanisms, we have arranged for Year 4 to visit the Enginuity Centre in Coalbrookdale on Tuesday 10^th February. Whilst there, the children will take part in their Downhill Buggies and Jitterbugs workshops.

We will be setting off from school around 9.15am, and expect to arrive back at school around 3.00pm, in time for normal end-of-school-day collection.

Your child will need to bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink for this trip – no glass bottles or fizzy drinks please. Those pupils entitled to free school meals will be given a packed lunch by our school meals provider before departure. Please also ensure that they wear school uniform and have a lightweight coat with them. As we have a packed itinery planned we will not be visiting the souvenir shop, so no additional spending money is required.

The cost of the trip is £18.60, which includes entrance fees, workshops, transport and insurance.  Payment for this trip should be made via your child’s Arbor account prior to the date of the trip.

In case of an emergency or medical incident during the trip please can you check that your contact details are up-to-date on Arbor prior to the trip. Thank you for your assistance.

At Coleham School, we are committed to enhancing our pupils’ education by providing a broad range of enriching and engaging experiences. For several years, we have organised a residential trip for Year 4 pupils, which has consistently been met with great success.

Residential visits have a profoundly positive impact on children. They foster increased confidence and independence, promote stronger and more cooperative relationships among peers, and encourage pupils to develop organisational skills away from home. Furthermore, such experiences significantly enrich the school curriculum.

This year, we are pleased to inform you that the Year 4 residential trip will take place at PGL Boreatton Park. The children will depart from school at 8:00 am on Thursday, 16th April; therefore, they should arrive promptly at 7:30 am. We expect to return at approximately 5:00 pm on Friday, 17th April. During their stay, the pupils will engage in a range of stimulating, age-appropriate team-building and problem-solving activities.

The total cost of the trip is £210 per child, which includes transportation, accommodation, meals, supervised activities, equipment, and insurance. Recognising that this represents a significant expense, we have arranged for the payment to be made in four instalments of £52.50 each. The first instalment should be paid by 30th November, with the remaining balance due by Friday, 10th April 2026. Payments can be made at your convenience via Arbor from today.

Should you have any concerns regarding payment, please do not hesitate to contact us directly via the school office. We would be happy to discuss alternative payment arrangements to support your family.

If your child has any apprehensions about the trip, please be assured that class teachers will provide ample preparation and support. However, please speak to your child’s class teacher directly if you have any specific concerns. We will presume all children will be attending the trip unless their class teacher is informed otherwise.

Further details will be provided nearer the date of the trip, and we will be available to address any outstanding queries you or your child may have.

This trip represents a valuable educational opportunity, and we sincerely hope that all Year 4 pupils will participate.