May 2026
Dear Parents / Guardians
Thursday 9th July is our annual school trip day. Pupils will be able to choose one trip from the list below. Consent forms and payment information will be available on the ParentPay site from Friday, May 22nd. If you need access to ParentPay, please ask your child to get an activation letter from the finance office in school, or contact finance@cathays.cardiff.sch.uk
TRIP 1 – Drayton Manor
Pupils will leave school at 7.30am (students will need to be in at 7.00) and will arrive back in Cardiff at approximately 6.30pm. Pupils will need to make their own way home from school. The cost of this trip is £40.00, which includes transport and entry to the theme park.
TRIP 2 – Cinema Trip to Showcase Cinema, Nantgarw
Pupils will leave school at 9.00am and will arrive back in Cardiff at approximately 1.20pm. Pupils will go straight home after this trip and will not be required to return to school. Pupils will be watching a film of their choice from 2 options. The cost of this trip is £12.00, which includes transport and entry to the cinema. A snack deal is available at an additional cost of £4.95.
TRIP 3 – A Day of Sporting Activities
Pupils will leave the school site at 9.00am and walk to a venue near the school. They will return to school at 2.30pm. Pupils will take part in a full day of sporting activities led by qualified coaches.
Full details of the venue and arrangements for the day can be obtained from Ms Williams. This trip is free.
Behaviour Expectations
To ensure the safety and enjoyment of all pupils, good behaviour is an essential requirement for this trip. Please be aware that if a pupil displays poor behaviour in the weeks leading up to the trip, the school may decide that they are no longer able to attend. In addition, should a pupil’s behaviour fall below the school’s expectations during the trip itself, they will be required to remain with a member of staff for the remainder of the day and may be withdrawn from activities. We appreciate your support in reinforcing the importance of positive behaviour.
Further information about each of these trips is available on ParentPay. A grab bag lunch will be provided for pupils going on all of the trips who are eligible for a free school meal.
Yours sincerely
Mr J Taylor
Deputy Head Teacher
