R — Register – Have the group register and emergency contacts ready
E — Equipment – Wear your yellow shirt/hoodie so students can spot you
C — Check water – Make sure students are hydrated; teach them tap water is safe!
H — Have your tickets – Don't board a coach or enter a venue empty-handed
A — Assess the risk – Review the risk assessment for the day's route
R — Rain-ready – Remind students to bring a raincoat or umbrella
G — Go fully charged – Full phone battery + power bank before you leave
E — Every photo counts – Capture key moments and share to the PhotoCircle app
Trip: The Bridge Nightclub, Oxford
Transport: Bus 400/8 to and from Headington
Duration: ~2 hours at the venue
Remember to take photos and videos for the Photocircle app.
Monitor student behaviour carefully. Alcohol is not allowed, and students must remain respectful at all times.
Watch for any inappropriate or unsafe behaviour and address it promptly.
Gather students; check headcount.
Brief on behaviour: stay with group, follow instructions, respect others.
Ensure students have bus pass/wallet and belongings.
Explain rules: designated area only, no climbing, no outside food/drink.
Encourage fun: dance, sing, take photos responsibly.
Leaders circulate to monitor behaviour.
Regroup 10 mins before departure; final headcount.
Collect belongings.
Escort students to bus stop and supervise journey back.
0:00 – Meet at accommodation for a welcome and safety briefing by Activity Leaders.
0:10 – Depart accommodation and walk to the bus stop.
0:15 – Take bus 400/8 to The Bridge nightclub in Oxford.
0:35 – Arrive at The Bridge.
0:40 – Begin the International Disco – dance, sing, and have fun!
2:00 – Regroup at the meeting point inside the venue; Activity Leaders check headcount.
2:10 – Depart The Bridge and take bus 400/8 back to accommodation.
2:30 – Arrive back at accommodation; students gather belongings and prepare for the night to end.
Support shy or nervous students; gently encourage participation.
Remind students to be polite to staff and other club-goers.
Keep noise reasonable when leaving and boarding the bus.
Take plenty of pictures throughout the evening!