Now turn to section 2 on page 3. Part 2. You will hear a principal of a school talking to a group of parents about a three-day trip for pupils to an outdoor education centre. First, you have some time to look at questions 11 to 16. Now listen carefully and answer questions 11 to 16.
Good evening. It's good to see so many parents here. Let me begin by explaining why we go to the outdoor education centre.
Well, by age 10, we feel the children are ready for a trip away from home, but still in a safe environment and under the guidance of a familiar adult. At the school, we strongly believe children should be encouraged to try different things and not give up when it gets difficult. And that's what the centre is all about, having a go.
Anyway, to start with, the sleeping arrangements. For some children, this will be their first time in a tent and away from home, so please prepare them. You can do this just by making sure they have some early nights before we go.
Another thing, there's space for three children per tent, so we can't guarantee your child will be in with their best friends. So do make them aware of this. Now, you should have received a list with the clothing the children will need in their backpack.
But there are some extras. Please provide a packet of biscuits or maybe fruit bars. But these need to go in the box in the school hall, not with the children.
Actually, what we do need in the backpacks are bags for cleaning up and for wet clothing, so plastic ones, please. A torch is a good idea, but don't worry about putting money in because there's nothing to buy. While we're on the subject, let's talk about some other items.
Cell phones are permitted, but they must be switched off at night and also off during the teaching sessions. Also, for wood carving activities, knives will be provided by the centre, so children shouldn't bring them from home. Electronic games are banned, so rather than bring one of these, children should bring quiet board games.
Turning to the question of parent attendance, in the past we've had too many volunteers, so we have written names on bits of paper and pulled them out of the box. But then some parents have changed their minds, so if you're absolutely sure you can come, put your name down on the sign-up form and the first ten will be asked to come. Experience isn't required, we just want you to lend a hand.
Now, I'm afraid the fee for the trip needs to be paid by the 15th. Payment to the centre is made by school, not by parents. And your teacher will be given your child a form with the school's bank account details if you want to use them to make payments.
Otherwise, please leave payment in an envelope in the box at the school office. Before you hear the rest of the talk, you have some time to look at questions 17 to 20. Now listen and answer questions 17 to 20.
Right. Let's have a look at the centre. I hope you all have leaflet with a map on the back, and we'd like you to show this to your children before they go.
Now, if you look at the map, you will see the entrance at the bottom. OK, so just through the entrance you'll see Reception, now the wood-carving studio. So you see where the main hall is located.
Well, to the right of the hall and opposite the kitchen is the new barbecue area. And it's right next to that overlooking Forts Road. It's crucial that children know where the emergency meeting point is.
If you look to the top of the map and to north of Forest Road, that's the location. It is on the same side of river as the tents. There's a lot going on at the river, for example, the conservation centre.
See the building marked kayaks on right side riverbank. Well, the conservation centre is between the two bridges just below it. I should also mention that if your child is not a confident swimmer, there are life jackets hanging all along the riverbank.
If your children likes drawing and painting, the arts and crafts room is to the right of the river, a little further up from the kayaks. OK, so are there any questions so far? That is the end of part two.