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my kid has a residential at osmington bay on 13 june

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mumsforlife123 · 09/05/2025 18:02

my daughter has a residential at Osmington bay but i don't know what to pack in there bag to take on the coach. please can i have some ideas i have already got. power bank, snacks, drinks, headphones money and a notebook an pens but i dont know what else. can i have some help please. x

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MereNoelle · 09/05/2025 18:57

I doubt she’ll be allowed her phone. One of mine has just been on a residential and she didn’t take anything for the coach except a drink. They all just chatted/sang etc.

DUsername · 09/05/2025 18:55

I think the op is specifically asking what to pack for the journey rather than the stay itself. Problem is we have no idea where Osmington Bay is in relation to you (or even at all for many of us!) so we don't know how long the journey is...

Tripadvisor101 · 09/05/2025 18:49

MadeleineAllbright · 09/05/2025 18:41

I mean, it’s a safe bet that on most days between April and October there will be a couple hundred kids at Osmington Bay (and all other PGL centres) so this doesn’t exactly give anything away but it’s still a weird post.

OP - next time just ask for tips on anything specific to pack for a PGL trip. No need to state the date and location on a national forum.

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True that the centres will pretty much always have kids in them but I can't imagine a time I'd ever advertise exactly where a child would be.

MadeleineAllbright · 09/05/2025 18:41

Tripadvisor101 · 09/05/2025 18:36

Why are you advertising on a large national/international forum exactly where your child will be and the date they'll be there? Madness.

I mean, it’s a safe bet that on most days between April and October there will be a couple hundred kids at Osmington Bay (and all other PGL centres) so this doesn’t exactly give anything away but it’s still a weird post.

OP - next time just ask for tips on anything specific to pack for a PGL trip. No need to state the date and location on a national forum.

Tripadvisor101 · 09/05/2025 18:36

Why are you advertising on a large national/international forum exactly where your child will be and the date they'll be there? Madness.

dontunderstandguys · 09/05/2025 18:19

School will give you a list which will be extensive and exhaustive for all weathers! I then just check the forecast a few days before and adjust clothing accordingly!

rainbowunicorn · 09/05/2025 18:08

Schools usually give a list of what to bring. Phones, and other devices not usually allowed.

Triptothepark · 09/05/2025 18:06

No devices of any sort allowed when ours go to Osmington Bay. They will even confiscate smart watches so check!

school have probably sent multiple packing lists. Check her bag.

titchy · 09/05/2025 18:04

Shouldn’t you just ask the school? Confused Is she really allowed to take her phone?

Sirzy · 09/05/2025 18:03

School will give you a list

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