P7 Summer Residential Ardroy 2025
2025 Summer-Trip Information
This academic year, we have booked a trip for our P7 pupils to go to Ardroy Outdoor Education Centre on our residential summer trip. The residential experience is something that is dear to our hearts at Kemnay Primary School, and this is an excellent opportunity for our children to have a great experience and learn new skills. We will leave school on Monday 23rd June and return on Friday 27th June 2025.
ARDROY Lochgoilhead, Argyll
Accommodating schools since 1969!
Accommodation
View from Above!
Activities
A complete Walkthrough!
The details
The cost of the trip will be shared with parents with a suggested payment plan. You can of course settle any balance before this if you wish.
There is a non-refundable £50 deposit to secure your childs place on the trip. Any balance (minus the £50 deposit) can be refunded up to Monday 26th May. 50% of the balance can be refunded up to Monday 9th June. From Monday 9th June the fully balance becomes non-refundable.
Adults: The group leader is Headteacher, Mr Williams. The class will also be joined by class teacher, Miss Addison and their former teacher Mrs Thomson.
Departure from School: Monday 23rd June 2025 @8am. Please arrive between 7.30-7.50am to register, hand in phones any medicines.
During the week: Photographs will be shared on our school Facebook Page. Please make sure your permissions are up to date if you would like them included. A short video will be made upon our return and shared with all families to reminisce over the trip.
Departure from Ardroy: Friday 27th June 2025 @11am. The journey will take approximately 4hrs. Progress will be shared on Facebook.
EMERGENCY: If you need to contact the group leader please phone the centre on 01301 703353. The group leader will have all of your details so contact will be made if there is any concern at all.
The presentation
Ardroy Presentation.pdfFrequently Asked QUESTIONS
Do we get pocket money?
There is a small shop with gifts such as hats, t-shirts, rulers. A maximum of £10. I'm afraid there is no sweeties or fizzy juice.
Are we allowed hair dryer/ straighteners?
Yes, you are able to bring hair dryers and straighteners.
Are we allowed spray deodorant?
You can bring spray deodorant with you, but roll on deodorant is preferable, as overuse of sprays can set off the fire alarm!
Can we take digital watches?
Yes, but they are your own responsibility to look after them. Unfortunately watches with in-built cameras are not permitted.
Do children need sleeping bags and pillows?
Children will need to bring a duvet cover, single bed sheet and a pillow case. Pillows and duvets are provided.
Can we take our own wetsuits?
You are welcome to bring your own wetsuit but it must be full length.
Can we take cameras?
No, but the school staff will be taking plenty of photos and sharing them with families.
Can we take mobile phones?
Yes, but these are handed into the school staff at departure. Please be warned that the location is remote and a signal is not guaranteed.
Each day the pupils will have 1/2hr to make calls from a secured location usually after dinner time.
Midge Haven!!
This part of the word is the home of the dreaded midges!!
We strongly advise children bring a repellent with them.
Any repellent containing DEET should be effective however the Royal Marine Commandos that do practice drills up and down the Scottish west coast swear by Avon Skin-So-Soft and have done for decades!!
QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions about anything at all regarding the trip, please don't hesitate to get in touch. No question is too big, or too small, or too silly. We will endeavour to get back to you as soon as possible.
Contact the office:
kemnay.sch@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01467 536960