The coaches will be leaving school at 09:30 prompt, owing to the drivers hours and the fact that we need to be in Hull in time for the ferry we will not be able to wait for any stragglers. Please aim to be at school no later than 08:30.

Parking will be extremely limited on Monday morning therefore parents are asked to consider parking outwith the school grounds in Highfields and walking down the lane or alternatively using the over-spill at the back of the school although again spaces here are limited. Please adhere to the instructions of parking marshals who will be in attendance.

Remember your child will require three bags/cases for the trip, the main large case will contain everything they require for a week away from home this will be placed in the hold of the coach and will not be available to your child until we reach the hostel on Tuesday afternoon. A second smaller rucksack sized bag with everything they will require for the overnight ferry including any medication, this will be kept in the coach with your child, you may wish to pack a bottle of water in the rucksack for the journey, but please no sweets and fizzy drinks. A third small bag with wellies again this will be stored in the hold of the coach.

Towels are supplied on the ferry but not in the hostel so your child will need a bath-towel and hand-towel in their case. .

As we have a couple of children with severe nut allergies we ask that no nut products are packed, or purchased throughout the trip.

Bus allocation is as previously published and please note pupils have been allocated to coaches in their S1 PSR classes although there are a couple of changes and those pupils involved have been informed.

Pupils will be given a small sum of money towards a meal on the road to Hull and on the road home, but they will need a small amount of Sterling for both journeys around £15 to £20 in total.

Can we also remind you that your child should not bring expensive electronic equipment such as tablets, laptops, portable DVD players, games consoles and so on, however a mobile phone and/or a camera are highly recommended.

Pupils should arrive at school on Monday morning wearing their battlefields hoodies, there is no need for any other items of school uniform. Please ensure that footwear is suitable for walking on country roads and parks.

Don’t forget to pack your wellies!