Kit List

Kit should be packed in a soft holdall that can be carried by your child (please be aware that their accommodation may be up a flight of stairs).  All bags should be labelled on the outside with your child's name and HJS.

 

Clothes and Footwear

 

• Swimsuit

• Tops - t-shirts.  Some must be long sleeved as arms need to be covered to so some activities..  No string or crop tops.

• Tracksuit trousers or leggings (no jeans).  Shorts for if it's hot - these must be below the knee.  No denim shorts or shorts above the knee.

• Two warm jumpers/sweatshirts

• Enough socks and underwear to last for 4 days

• 2 x trainers (a pair to wear for activities and an old pair for water sports.).

• A pair of dry shoes for evening activities

• Lightweight pyjamas (it gets hot in the rooms) and dressing gown / something to wear after showering

• slippers 

• A waterproof jacket

• A hat

 

Hamstel Leavers’ Hoodie (optional)

Hamstel Leavers’ Hoodies are now available to buy from Brand Identity if you would like your child to have one to wear whilst on the school trip.  The children will still receive a Leavers’ t-shirt at the end of the year from the PTA with every year 6 child’s name on it .  There is no requirement to buy a hoodie, but they are available for those parents who would like one for their child.  

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Essential Items

 

• Sleeping bag or duvet and pillow

• Two towels - one for activities and one to use after showering

• One holdall to fit everything in (labelled on the outside with your child's name and HJS)

• Toiletries - including toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, roll-on deodorant (no aerosols)

• Hair tie for long hair (if appropriate)

• Sun cream and sunglasses

• A named  metal water bottle - children have access to water all day. In exceptional circumstances, your child may bring a small Robinsons Squash’d (or equivalent) to flavour the water  

• Two large labelled plastic bags for dirty washing

 

Other items

 

• A watch (however, children will not be allowed to wear it for any activity)

• A quiet game that the children can play in their room e.g. travel chess, cards

• Pocket money – up to £7 for small presents / souvenirs etc. Children won’t be able to buy sweets or drinks; they will be responsible for their own money. 

 

EVERYTHING MUST BE MARKED CLEARLY WITH BOTH YOUR CHILD’S AND THE SCHOOL’S NAME

 

Medication

 

Medication must be handed to a member of staff before departure; children should not keep their own medication ​

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Prescribed Medication

• Prescribed medication must be clearly labelled with your child’s name and the dosage and be in its original packaging. The dosage and timings on the label must match what is recorded on the medical form completed by the parent/carer.

• Asthma - anyone with asthma must have two inhalers for the trip (inhalers kept in school can be taken home at the end of the day on Friday before the trip).

Non-prescribed Medication

• Non-prescribed medication must be in its original packaging

• Bottled medicine must be in an unopened bottle.

• Tablets must be in their original strips (do not cut into strips of tablets)

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         Medical Form - Non Prescription

         Medical Form - Prescription

 

For the Journey

 Items for the coach should be packed in a separate small bag (a small rucksack / your child's school bag is ideal).

• A pen and pencil

• Quiet activities or games (reading books, puzzle books, travel chess etc)

• A small snack (for example a piece of fruit) and drink for when we arrive (children should eat an early lunch before meeting at the school). Children should not take any other food with them.

Note -  Children should travel in clothes they can wear for their first activity i.e. long sleeves, trousers or shorts below the knee and trainers

• Please ensure your child takes any travel sickness pills before leaving school

 

What not to take

 

• Jewellery

• Make-up

• Sprays e.g., deodorants, perfumes etc

• Any electronic device

• Table / iPad etc

• Mobile phone

• Camera 

 

Additional Information

 

Children should:

•  Avoid loose clothing.

•  Have extra warm clothing & waterproofs for cold & wet weather conditions

•  Remove all watches and earrings during activities

•  Remove any hard and sharp objects from pockets during activities

•  Tie long hair back – children should have a hairbrush & accessories

 

All Personal Protective Equipment for activities will be provided by PGL.

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​Meals

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Children will be served breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet style each day (except on the days they arrive and leave - see below). Meals are served in a communal dining room where there is always a choice of hot and cold dishes, a vegetarian selection and a fresh salad bar.

On Sunday, children will be given dinner.  On the Wednesday, they will be given breakfast and a packed lunch.

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​What's on the menu?​

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​UK PGL Menu - PGL Schools & Groups