Kilchreest National School Policy on School Tours.

 

1. It is the policy of Kilchreest National School to have school tours to places of educational and historic interest alternating with an activity based tour on a 2 year basis.
2. The tour generally takes place every year towards the end of the school year.
3. All children will be given the opportunity to go.
4. The tour generally is within the school day.
5. Tour destinations are on a 4 year basis.
6. Information regarding the tour is communicated to parents in the weeks preceding the tour and deposits are taken.
7. Tour money must be collected in advance. Each teacher is responsible for the collection of his/her class – receipts can be given when requested.  All money is given to school secretary and stored in safe.
8. Pupils are informed that conduct on tours should be the same as that expected on any school day.
9. Safety is emphasised before and during the tour.
10. There is no obligation on any pupil to go on the tour.
11. Teachers will travel with pupils from their own lasses.
12. School tours for both Junior and Senior classes on same day.
13. Contact number will be given to parents in case needed and teachers will bring parents numbers in case they need to be contacted.
14. Seatbelts must be worn on bus.
15. Children are encouraged to bring a healthy lunch and only 2 small treats.
16. No mobile phones or money allowed.