Dear Parents,
Re: Educational Visit to YMCA Lakeside
As part of our commitment to providing enriching learning experiences, we are pleased to inform you that Year 7 will be going on an educational residential course to YMCA Lakeside between Wednesday 17th and Friday 19th September 2025. The aim of the trip is to give the girls an excellent opportunity to learn to work as a team, trust themselves and one another, whilst taking part in the many outdoor group activities overseen by both WGHS staff and YMCA Lakeside instructors.
This trip has been classified as: Desirable
This means attendance is encouraged and will support students academic or pastoral development. Proportional and reasonable charges may be made for desirable visits.
Details of the Visit:
Date: 17/09/25 - 19/09/25
Departure Time: 8:40am 17/09/25
Return Time: 4:00pm 19/09/25
Venue: Lakeside, Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 8BD
Classification of visit; Desirable
Total Cost £350
Purpose: To encourage year group cohesion, increase pupil confidence and to offer opportunity for team building activities
Activities: The visit will include physical activities such as archery, climbing, kayaking and /or raft building, assault courses, bushcraft and other team building activities
More details will be provided at the New Year 7 Parents’ Evening (16/06/25)
Practical Details:
- Clothing and Equipment: See attached kit list
- Supervision: All activities will be lead by the fully-qualified YMCA Lakeside staff with school staff on hand to support pupils at all times
- Please complete our Permissions Form for the Residential here as soon as possible.
We understand that the affordability of trips is a key concern and we have endeavoured to keep costs reasonable. The trip cost is heavily influenced by coach transport costs, the number of students attending and the popularity of the time of the trip.
Behaviour on School Trips
We maintain high expectations for all pupils while participating in school visits. Pupils are expected to demonstrate respect towards teachers, staff, fellow pupils, and members of the public at all times. Any behaviour that is disruptive, rude, or inappropriate is considered contrary to the School’s values.
All school rules remain fully applicable during school visits, and adherence to these rules is essential for the safety and well-being of all participants.
Should a pupil’s behaviour during a school visit give cause for concern, the School reserves the right to carefully review and assess whether that pupil will be permitted to participate in future visits.
Exclusions and Withdrawals
In the event of withdrawal, leaving the school, or exclusion, the school will endeavour to offer the place to another student. It will not be possible to offer a refund unless another student takes up the place or the cost is covered by a successful insurance claim. Initial deposits are non refundable even if a place is transferred to another pupil. If another student does not take up the place, then reimbursement would be in line with the tour operator's cancellation policy. However, the school cannot guarantee to refund any irrecoverable monies already paid, such as those required to guarantee transport or accommodation. If sufficient payments have not been received, the school will request an additional payment from parents/carers.
The school reserves the right to exclude a student from a trip on the grounds of poor conduct or that their behaviour presents an unacceptable risk. The final decision on whether a student's conduct results in them forfeiting their right to participate in a visit is made by the Head.
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the visit, please do not hesitate to contact our Admissions Team on 01924 373943 or by email at admissions@wgsf.net
Thank you for your support in helping us provide these valuable learning opportunities for our pupils. We really hope your daughter will be able to join us for this wonderful Residential!
Yours sincerely,
Mrs S Roberts
Head of Year 7