25th January 2012
Dear Parents/Carers
KS2 – Faith Buildings Tour in Manchester
Tuesday 21st February 2012
As part of our R E curriculum we have arranged a visit to different faith buildings inManchester. They will be visiting Manchester Cathedral, the Buddhist Centre and the Jewish Museum. This is a fantastic opportunity for the children to experience different faith buildings and a trip they should remember for a long time.
The school and PTA are subsidising the trip and therefore making the cost very reasonable. We are asking parents/carers for a voluntary contribution of £3.00 per child, this is towards the cost of the coach. The coach will leave school at 8.45 a.m. and return at 3.30 (approx) – depending on the traffic.
The children will need a waterproof coat and sensible shoes, a packed lunch and something to carry it in – e.g. plastic bag. Pupils who receive free school meals will be provided with a school packed lunch and a drink. (Please note that glass bottles are not allowed. Children can also bring £3.00 to spend on the day, but will be responsible for their own money, so should bring a named purse or wallet.
Under the terms of the 1988 Education Reform Act, the cost of this trip must be met by voluntary parental contributions. It is also a requirement that no child is excluded from a visit because of parent’s inability or unwillingness to pay. However, as I am sure you realise, the school only has limited funds to help subsidise these visits. It is the wish to the teachers, and the Governors, that these visits will continue and I know that most parents will agree. In view of these regulations I regret that if parents do not cover the cost by voluntary contributions, it will be necessary to cancel this trip.
Please could you sign the consent form below.
Many thanks.
Yours sincerely
P Thomas
Headteacher
St George’s C E Primary School
Child’s name ……………………………………………………..
I do/do not give permission for my child to go on the trip to ManchesterTuesday 21st February 2012
- I enclose a payment of £3.00 for the trip.
- I will pick my child up from school at approximately 3.30 p.m.
- My child can walk home
Signed ……………………………………………………..Parent/Carer
Please print name ……………………………………….Date ……………………………………………..