St Michael’s Academy

Grass Royal Yeovil Somerset BA21 4JW

(Access to site off St Michael’s Avenue)

Tel: 01935 423863 Fax: 01935 427099

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Principal: Judith Barrett Chair of Governors: Graham Oakes

Vice Principal: Caroline Lancey Business Manager: Rebecca Golledge

15 November 2018

Dear Parents,

YEAR 4 RESIDENTIAL TRIP TO ST IVES/PENZANCE

As you know we have changed the structure of the school to fit in with the new Curriculum, so this seemed to be a good time to look at our residential trips as well. In the past we have visited Kilve, last year it cost £145, where the children have always had a wonderful time. However over the last few years we have been aware that fewer and fewer parents have been able to afford this so, we have looked for an alternative.

As part of their studies they have to study a different locality within the British Isles, so we have chosen St Ives. They will also be studying Rainforests this term.

We are planning to take them away from the 17th to the 19th of June. They will stay in the YHA in Penzance which is a really good site. I have used it with a previous school. On the Wednesday they will visit the Eden Project in Cornwall and visit a rainforest.(A lot cheaper than going to Costa Rica). On the Thursday they will visit the Tate in St Ives and take part in a sketching workshop. They will also do fieldwork in St Ives itself, this will mirror work they have done in Yeovil. They will then visit the Barbara Hepworth Sculpture gardens in the afternoon to put into practice what they have learnt in the workshop.

On the return journey we are planning to visit Llanhydrock House.

We have managed to get all of this for £99 which I am sure you will agree is marvellous value for money. We are asking for a deposit of £20 by 10th October. You could then pay £3.50 per week or £14 per month which will mean you are paid up by May half term. We are hoping that all of year 4 will be able to go, as we have worked really hard to put together a more affordable trip.It a wonderful step on the road to independence as well as supporting their studies.

Yours sincerely

Caroline Lancey

Vice Principal

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Year 4 St Ives/Penzance Trip 17-19 June 2014

I would like my child to take part in the St Ives/Penzance Trip:

Name / Class

I Enclose:  £20 Deposit My child is eligible for Free School Meals and I would like to utilise Pupil Premium to pay for the trip.

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(Parent Signature)(Date)