DD in Y5 is off on a residential trip shortly. They were told they could take iPods, I pads Nintendo ds etc. I queried this with the teacher as following a letter form a group of parents these are not allowed in school. She said they needed something to amuse them between activities. So I very reluctantly agreed a DS was ok. My child doesn't not have a DS and said no one will want to play top trumps with her if they all have a DS. I and other parents of feel they are not necessary. They have their friends and they can play/chat and enjoy some technology free time. Spoke to the head for clarification who said it was for the journey (an hour and a half tops!!!) and seemed to think the children should have them. I did point out they would play in them at night. She said they wouldn't.. Find it very sad that they are unwilling to say no. On our brownies and guide camps the hu are not allowed and they still want to go. Your thoughts please!