In Primary 6 we go on residential trips to Killowen and Shannaghmore Outdoor Education Centres. Pupils from King's Park have been going on these trips for over 15 years and this page will hopefully let you know a little bit more about what will be happening before and during your trip.
SELB Killowen Outdoor Education Centre's Minisite
SELB Shannaghmore Outdoor Education Centre's Minisite
SELB Killowen Outdoor Education Centre's Minisite
SELB Shannaghmore Outdoor Education Centre's Minisite
When Are We Going?
Mr Gray & Miss Spiers will be taking their classes to Killowen on Tuesday 12th June and returning on Friday 15th June
Mr Magowan will be taking his class to Shannaghmore on Tuesday 26th June and returning on Friday 29th June (Last day of term)
Mr Magowan will be taking his class to Shannaghmore on Tuesday 26th June and returning on Friday 29th June (Last day of term)
Getting Organised
In the first term all pupils in P6 will receive a letter with details about the trips.
If you want to go on the trip you need to return the form along with a deposit to Mr Gray who is the trip co-ordinator. There is enough room for all pupils on the trip so don't panic about gettting money into school the next morning! All important dates will be included in this letter.
We try to be as helpful as possible when it comes to paying for the trip - normally we ask for 3 payments: a deposit in term 1, a second payment after half-term in February and a final payment after Easter. When payments are made Mr Gray will send a receipt home to confirm it has been received.
There will be a parents meeting 3-4 weeks before the first trip departs.
At this meeting you will find out more about the trip, get a chance to speak to the teachers & recieve the following:
If you want to go on the trip you need to return the form along with a deposit to Mr Gray who is the trip co-ordinator. There is enough room for all pupils on the trip so don't panic about gettting money into school the next morning! All important dates will be included in this letter.
We try to be as helpful as possible when it comes to paying for the trip - normally we ask for 3 payments: a deposit in term 1, a second payment after half-term in February and a final payment after Easter. When payments are made Mr Gray will send a receipt home to confirm it has been received.
There will be a parents meeting 3-4 weeks before the first trip departs.
At this meeting you will find out more about the trip, get a chance to speak to the teachers & recieve the following:
- a list of clothing that each pupil needs
- a school medical for
- a medical form for the centre that you are going to
The Big Day Arrives - What happens?
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring a mobile?
No. We encourage pupils to leave their phones at home for the week. If parents/guardians need to be contacted, the staff will get in touch. We work on the assumption no news is good news.
If you need to contact us in an emergency during the trip the number of each centre can be found on the information sheets sent home on the parent's evening or via the above links.
Why do I need to bring carrier bags?
To put your dirty clothes in to bring home
No. We encourage pupils to leave their phones at home for the week. If parents/guardians need to be contacted, the staff will get in touch. We work on the assumption no news is good news.
If you need to contact us in an emergency during the trip the number of each centre can be found on the information sheets sent home on the parent's evening or via the above links.
Why do I need to bring carrier bags?
To put your dirty clothes in to bring home