Update: Thank you to all parents/carers who have responded so quickly with the information requested. A reminder that I require all responses by Monday 23rd September at the latest.
I invite all interested parents / carers to a short meeting, in school on Thursday 26th September at 3.30pm where I will be able to share some further details.
In order to meet funding deadlines, I must submit pupil numbers before the 1st October.
Visit to Germany, June 2025
Dear Parents/Carers of Year 5 pupils
I would lkike to share some exciting news with you...
As some of you may know, since 2023, we have been working closely with a primary school in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
Last September staff from English Martyrs’ were able to visit ‘Rainbow School’ and work with the teachers and staff, in Gelsenkirchen as part of an ongoing project.
We have since worked together on several projects, including; art, writing and PSHE. We have more plans to work with the children in Gelsenkirchen, this year through online, virtual communication. The link is even more special as Newcastle is officially twinned with the city of Gelsenkirchen, and the 75th anniversary of this relationship has recently been celebrated.
In recent weeks, we have been able to secure some funding through the Government Turing programme which may enable our Year 5 pupils to visit Rainbow School, with staff from English Martyrs’ as well as explore the City of Gelsenkirchen and experience German culture first hand. The proposed dates would be from 2nd June – 6th June, 2025.
Flights are direct from Newcastle Airport to Dusseldorf with options to travel by rail or coach to the City of Gelsenkirchen, direct from the airport.
It is hoped that the funding will significantly subsidise the costs of this trip, which I am sure you will agree would be a fantastic opportunity. Currently, I am not able to say how much parental contribution we will require as this depends on a number of factors, still yet unknown.
As well as subsidising travel and accommodation costs, there is also some funding available for ‘readiness to travel’, which would include things such as passports, visas and insurance.
In addition, should we go ahead with this trip, we could also explore further fundraising opportunities to further subsidise the visit.
In order for me to be able to access the funding and plan the details of the trip, I will require some further information from parents/carers.
I would ask that you complete the short questionnaire at the bottom of this page, by clicking on the link, even if you do not wish for your child to take part in the potential visit. All answers will remain strictly confidential and will only be used for planning and funding purposes.
Once I have gathered the required information, I will arrange a meeting with you all to share our plans going forward to take part in this exciting opportunity.
I must stress that at this moment, the trip is not confirmed and will be dependent on costs. I will endeavor to ensure that costs to parents remain as low as possible and look forward to working with you to do this.
Kind Regards
Mr Kennedy
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