D o r o t h y S t r i n g e r Enrichment Week Monday 11th - Friday 15th July 2022
creativity I resilience I respect
Introduction
In the last full week of the academic year we are planning five days of Enrichment Activities for all students in Years 7 – 9. These will take place from Monday 11th July to Friday 15th July 2022, and we will be offering students a wide range of activities that will give them an opportunity to learn outside of the classroom or in a different way. This is part of our extra-curricular offer, and we understand how important it is that students are able to be given opportunities which are different and enriching which supplement their learning in the classroom. Activities may give them the chance to face a personal challenge that takes them out of their “comfort” zone or to develop, or further develop, a new or established skill. They will have the opportunity to work with staff and other students in new ways which will help their personal development and allow them to engage in deeper learning. In this booklet, you will find details of all the activities being offered this year. Activities offered may be limited to certain year groups or they may be open to all three year groups. These details are in the booklet along with any costs and equipment needed by students. The contents page provides quick overview to assist with this. We have tried to keep the cost of activities as low as possible and many are free of charge. Please read this booklet together with your child and examine the activity details carefully. This will help to ensure your child selects an option that is appropriate for their interests and will make sure that Enrichment Week is as enjoyable and successful as possible for them and the other students involved. We are asking students to make first, second and third choices because many activities have a limited capacity, so it is not guaranteed that you will receive one of your top choices.
There is a slip for you to return which is available in the back of this booklet or via the SLG. To secure a place on your child’s chosen activity we require full payment by Friday 6th May 2022. It is important that your child selects an activity that you have already approved with them at home. Next steps: • Look at the options with your child • Complete student choice form giving a first, second and third choice • Choices forms must be returned to your child’s Form Tutor by Friday 21st January 2022 • We will allocate and confirm choices of activities in March 2022 • Full payment for activities will be required by Friday 6th May 2022 Thank you for your support - we hope everyone has a worthwhile and memorable experience.
Mr. Hillier, Headteacher
Contents
ACTIVITY
PAGE NO NO.
Above & Below Brighton 6 Adur Activities 7 Animals & Wildlife 8 Band Workshop 9 Bellyboard Building 10 Big 5 Stadium Tour 11 Blacklands Farm Camp 12 Board Games Fiesta 13 Brave the Wild 14 Chess 15 Creative Writing Workshop 16 Crochet Crazy 17 Cycling Skills 18 Drama Workshops 19 Duke of Edinburgh 20 Fashion Conscious 21 Film Production 22 French Boules 23 Golf 24
ACTIVITY
PAGE NO.
Graphic Design 25 Harry Potter Week 26 Italy Trip 27 Junior Masterchef 28 micro:bit Maker 29 Paddling at Piddinghoe 30 Paper Craft 31 Russell Martin Football Academy 32 Science-Fiction Week 33 Seaside Ceramics 34 Silversmithing 35 South Downs Way Walk 36 Stringer Bake Off 37 Surf Camp 38 Wargaming 39 Wellbeing Retreat 40 Weymouth Water Sports 41 Wild Art 42
Please note: any activities that have an approximate price are subject to a price decrease or increase nearer the time.
Activity: Above & Below Brighton
General description of activities Students will experience Brighton like never before! Learn more about the city we live in and spend time both above the skyline on the i360 and zip line and underneath the city with a visit to the Old Police Cells. Students will also experience a variety of new and old sights across the city, including the old penny arcade, a tour around the Pavilion and Brighton museum, a walk up the South Downs to the iconic Chattri war memorial, a round of crazy golf and time on the Pier. A likely itinerary will be as follows: Day 1 – Brighton Old Police Cells and A ride up the i360 Day 2 – Tour of Brighton Pavilion and Brighton Museum Day 3 – Walk to the Chattri memorial Day 4 – Crazy golf & zip line on the seafront Day 5 – Time on the Pier and Old Penny Arcade
Purpose of activity To learn about and visit parts of the city you may not have been to or heard about before. Learn about the history of the city and see how it has changed over the years. Due to the nature of some of the activities, this option may not be suited to those with a fear of heights!
year group
max no. of students
cost of activity
equipment required
All years
30
£55
Packed lunch each day.
6
Activity:
Adur Activities
General description of activities Students will take part in 5 days’ worth of activities at the Adur Activities centre in Shoreham. Activities will include: • • • • • • • •
Stand up paddleboarding Kayaking Canoeing Low ropes course Indoor climbing and bouldering Mountain biking Team Games Problem Solving
Days will run from 9.30am - 2.30pm at the centre. Important to note: Students must make their own way to and from Shoreham each day.
Purpose of activity To build confidence and communication skills through team building tasks and individual problem solving activities.
year group
max no. of students
cost of activity
equipment required
Years 7 & 8
32
£240
Outdoor activity wear, trainers or suitable shoes, packed lunch, waterproof jacket. 7
Activity:
Animals & Wildlife
General description of activities A week of activities involving animals and wildlife. Focussing on both animal conservation and welfare but also exploring different habitats and environments. The week will include: •
• • • •
Monday – A visit to school from ‘Reptylers’ who will bring a selection of reptiles and mini-beasts with them for students to interact with and learn about. The afternoon session will also be an on site activity e.g. pond dipping or habitat mapping. (Weather dependant) Tuesday – A day trip to Raystead Animal Centre and a chance to take part in a mix of educational games and activities. Wednesday – Day trip to Arundel Wetlands Centre to explore the centre and take part in an educational session. Thursday – Students will visit the Sealife centre in Brighton and then either take part in some pebble art or sketches on beach and marine eco systems. Friday – Day trip to Drusilla’s plus a talk on animal care and conservation from one of the keepers.
Purpose of activity To learn about and experience different habitats and environments that animals and wildlife use and live in. Students will get hands on experience and further their knowledge various aspects around animal and wildlife conservation.
year group
max no. of students
cost of activity
equipment required
All years
30
£72
Packed lunch each day.
8
Activity:
Band Workshop
General description of activities Students will gain experience performing in a band and participate in workshops, led by a local Rock Band organisation ‘Jam Brighton’. Students then have the opportunity to record their prepared song in a local recording studio with an experienced recording engineer. Monday – Preparation: choosing bands and songs (in school) Tuesday – Jam Brighton workshops (in school) Wednesday – Jam Brighton workshops (in school) Thursday – Preparation for recording (in school) Friday - Recording Studio (3 hours at Brighton Electric)
Purpose of activity To introduce students to possible career choices in Music. To give students experience in a recording studio, develop band skills and work with a local musician from Jam Brighton.
year group
max no. of students
cost of activity
equipment required
All years
30
£22
Students own instruments and packed lunch for day at the recording studio. 9
Activity:
Bellyboard Building
General description of activities Students will make a belly board. By the end of the activity, students should have their own bellyboard and pair of flippers, and will hopefully test them out in the sea. DAY 1 & 2 – teamwork designing/ making • Students begin bellyboard construction using the workshop tools • Students begin design of the bellyboard graphics using traditional sketch work and later 2dDesign software • Possible trip to Balcombe Estate DAY 3/4 - teamwork designing/ making • Students continue making/ shaping the bellyboard • Students continue cutting the graphics using the vinyl cutter • Students apply the graphics and coat the boards in varnish DAY 5 - teamwork testing/ competition • Students test the Bellyboards in the sea, if the conditions in the sea are favourable • Evaluation of final designs/ shapes/ performance/ trophy/prize giving ceremony
year group
max no. of students
cost of activity
equipment required
All years
10
£47
Swimming costume / wetsuit and towel
10
Activity:
Big 5 Stadium Tour
General description of activities Each day students will travel by train and visit one of the Big 5 sports stadiums in London. They will also take part in a stadium tour and a visit to a sports memorabilia museum. 5 Stadiums from below will be visited • • • • • •
Wembley Twickenham Wimbledon Lords Arsenal Tottenham
•
Olympic stadium
Purpose of activity To have the opportunity to follow the footsteps of where the sporting greats have played and to experience different venues that play host to various sports.
year group
max no. of students
cost of activity
equipment required
Years 7 & 8
25
£130 approx.
Packed lunch each day
11
Activity:
Blacklands Farm Camp
General description of activities Residential trip to Blacklands Farm (East Grinstead) for 4 nights, 5 days. Students will take part in a range of activities including Team Building, High ropes, Abseiling, Crate Challenge, Archery, Bush Craft, Night Line, Climbing, All Aboard (Team Building), Low Ropes, Bunjee Trampolining, Bouldering / Climbing Wall, Kayaking, Rifle Range, Zip Wire, Aero Ball as well as supervised evening activities. Students will camp overnight in accommodation provided by Blacklands farm.
Purpose of activity Students will experience a range of outdoor activities, improving or learning new skills and building new relationships with their peers.
Blacklands Farm Kit List Sleeping Bag / Pillow, pyjamas, shorts, tracksuit bottoms and/or jeans, long sleeved tops, warm tops, light showerproof jacket, old training shoes or walking boots, gloves, swimming costume / trunks / shorts (for swimming pool), t shirts, underwear, a carrier bag to put any wet clothes in, shower gel, shampoo, toothbrush & toothpaste, towel, sun cream and insect repellent.
year group
max no. of students
cost of activity
equipment required
Year 8
60
£218
Please see kit list above.
12
Activity:
Board Games Fiesta
General description of activities Students will spend part of the week playing various board games against each other and learning new games. The other part of the week will be spent creating their own board games, then playing them with fellow students. Students are welcome to bring along any board games they fancy playing and teaching to others.
Purpose of activity To have fun, be creative and learn new games.
year group
max no. of students
cost of activity
equipment required
All years
30
Free
None
13
Activity:
Brave the Wild
General description of activities Join us on our weeklong adventure, where you’ll discover the facts about: • • • • •
Prehistoric creatures on a visit to the Booth Museum Animals and evolution on a trip to Drusilla’s Zoo The underwater world with a trip to Brighton Sea life centre and rock pooling at the Marina Explore the South Downs on a scavenger hunt through Stanmer park Plus lots of fun group activities in the science classrooms
Purpose of activity To engage and inspire students to enjoy science in the real world.
year group
max no. of students
cost of activity
Years 7 & 8
45
£35
equipment required Suitable weatherproof clothing, additional spending money and a packed lunch will be required each day. 14
Activity: Chess
General description of activities Students will receive daily coaching on how to become a better player. They will then put this into practice by playing friendly games against each other. A knock-out tournament will take place on the final day of Enrichment Week. All abilities welcome, however, some knowledge of the rules (available online) would save time in the sessions.
Purpose of activity Students will have an opportunity to experience a sense of enjoyment and fascination in learning to explore one of the world’s most mentally challenging past times. They will have the opportunity to socialise and work with other students they may have not met before who share a common interest/hobby. Students will also develop their problem solving skills.
year group
max no. of students
cost of activity
equipment required
9 All years
15 50
Free Free
N/A None
15
Activity:
Creative Writing Workshop
General description of activities Over five days students will be explore different types of creative writing, from writing your own children’s book to creating your own Zine! Students will work together or independently to create a mini project. They will choose a theme, then create, publish and display their final zine or work in the school library. Chosen topics could be from a wide range including, but not limited to fashion, space, musical theatre, mental health and sexism.
Purpose of activity To develop students’ passion for writing and learn how to create a Zine. Find out more about zines here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zine.
year group
max no. of students
cost of activity
equipment required
9 All years
15 40
Free Free
N/A None
16
Activity: Crochet Crazy
General description of activities • Learning basic stitches • Crocheting a granny square each (to be stitched together into a small blanket for display in school) • A variety of projects available for different levels (dishcloths, hats, toys, etc) • Research into types/sizes of yarn available with emphasis on environmentally friendly ways to crochet • Crochet “bombing” • Arm crochet
Purpose of activity Learn and/or develop crochet skills
year group
max no. of students
cost of activity
equipment required
9 All years
15 60
Free £5
N/A None
17
Activity: Cycling Skills
General description of activities Over 5 days students will take part in a range of cycling skills activities, including: • • •
Learning road safety skills and basic bike maintenance. The training takes place on the roads around school. Trips to Stanmer Park to develop their cycling skills with a qualified mountain bike instructor A trail ride over the South Downs. This will depend on the weather conditions and risk assessments from the instructors. If it is not safe to do so, we will return to Stanmer Park.
Purpose of activity To learn and develop skills to do with cycle safety, on road and off-road cycling.
Please note: Helmets and bikes can be lent to students if necessary. If students use their own bikes, they must be suitable for off road cycling and have front and rear brakes. We will check the working condition of bikes and if bikes are unsatisfactory students will be lent a bike.
year group
max no. of students
cost of activity
equipment required
All years
20
£30 approx.
Clothing suitable to wet weather conditions and getting dirty. Packed lunch and snacks each day.
18
Activity:
Drama Workshops
General description of activities Students will take part in a selection of Devising Workshop for Years 7/8, using a Theatre in Education Approach. Students will use different stimuli (verbatim materials, music, lyrics, artwork) to inspire and create a short, devised piece called ‘Movin’ Up’. It will cover the stresses/ difficulties associated with moving up to Secondary school from Primary school. Students will then perform the piece to a primary school at the end of the week.
Purpose of activity Allowing students to experience putting a piece together in a short amount of time, learning more about the devising process.
year group
max no. of students
cost of activity
equipment required
Years97 & 8
15 20
Free Free
N/A None
19
Activity:
Duke of Edinburgh
General description of activities This activity is for those students registered on the Duke of Edinburgh scheme only. Please only select this as your activity if you have already registered and started the D of E programme.
year group
max no. of students
cost of activity
equipment required
9 9 Year
15 112
Free N/A
This will be confirmed by the assessors N/A in separate communication
Students will have sorted this seperately.
20
Activity:
Fashion Conscious
General description of activities Students will be taught how to upcycle garments. They will learn how to draw with the sewing machine to decorate and embellish their clothes. Fashion illustrator Jackie Bisset will be giving demonstrations on how to create fashion drawings from the catwalk.
Purpose of activity Awareness of sustainable fashion and creating your own upcycled garment
year group
max no. of students
cost of activity
equipment required
All years 9
15
Free £15 approx.
None N/A
21
Activity:
Film Production
General description of activities Students will separate into groups and then write a treatment for a short film and share some ideas with others. They then have a quick introduction to storyboarding. Students will then shoot their film in different locations and have a go at sourcing some sound effects to go with it. They will also have a short lesson on editing and spend a day finalising their films using editing software. There will then be time to show each other the films.
Purpose of activity To make a short film from premise to completion
year group
max no. of students
cost of activity
equipment required
All years
50
£5.50
None
22
Activity: French Boules
General description of activities Over 5 days students will learn and/or practice the game of French Boules. Whilst playing, students will be encouraged to use some French/Spanish language (numbers, your turn, greetings etc).
Purpose of activity Cultural / sports / practice MFL in a genuine context.
year group
max no. of students
cost of activity
equipment required
9 All years
15 10
Free Free
N/A None
23
Activity : Golf
General description of activities Over 5 days students will take part in a range of golfing activities including lessons, coaching, visiting and playing on a driving range and a couple of 9 hole courses. We will visit different golf courses/clubs each day, including Burgess Hill, Hollingbury and Cuckfield.
Purpose of activity Students will have the chance to improve their skills and experience golfing facilities in their local area.
year group
max no. of students
cost of activity
equipment required
All years 9
12 15
£100 Free approx.
Students will need to provide/hire/borrow N/A a small set of golf clubs. 24
Activity : Graphic Design
General description of activities Over 5 days students will learn how to use photography, Photoshop, and graphic design techniques which will help them to produce a final outcome. Day 1 & 3: Students will learn to use digital SLR cameras and go on a walk into Brighton to take photographs. Day 2: Students will edit their photography using Photoshop Day 4 & 5: Students will be given a project and using the skills learnt and developed in the 2 previous days to produce the Graphic outcome.
Purpose of activity To gain knowledge of Photoshop and to create graphic solutions to projects.
year group
max no. of students
cost of activity
equipment required
9 9 Year
15 15
Free Free
N/A None
25
Activity:
Harry Potter Week
General description of activities Students will take part in a variety of activities over the week, including: • • • • • •
Playing Quidditch Making chocolate frog boxes; maruaders’ maps and other craft activities Making wands Writing spin offs/prequels to characters from the stories Quizzes and games Watching the films
And go to the Harry Potter studios for a day during the week
Purpose of activity • • • • • •
To develop literacy and an interest in literature To engage in an area that interests them and give them a sense of enjoyment of learning and creating To develop their imagination To be creative To work and socialise with students they have not met before To work collaboratively
year group
max no. of students
cost of activity
equipment required
9 All years
15 45
Free £42
Writing equipment, N/A PE kit/sports clothes for Quidditch. 26
Activity: Italy Trip
to Lido di Jesolo
General description of activities Please note: This trip will run from Saturday 9th – Saturday 16th July 2022 Students will travel to the resort of Lido di Jesolo in Italy, in an executive coach (including a ferry crossing between Dover and Calais). In the resort they will stay in a hotel with students sharing in rooms of 4. Accommodation will be full board. All excursions will be covered by a contingency fund that is included in the cost of the trip – this will cover public transport in Venice, a visit to the Doge’s Palace, a visit to the amphitheatre in Verona and Juliet’s house, Lake Garda and ice creams at Sirmione, as well as the water park on the final day. It will also provide for a meal on the ferry on the return journey. This trip is open to current Year 8 students who are not taking part in the May 2022 Italy Trip.
Purpose of activity An opportunity to experience some of the marvels that Italy has to offer and gain cultural experiences of another country. Time to develop new friendships with people on the trip and develop confidence as well as having an enjoyable holiday experience
year group
max no. of students
cost of activity
equipment required
Year 9 8
54 15
£765 Free
None N/A
27
Activity:
Junior Masterchef
General description of activities Over 5 days students will take part in different cooking challenges, creating various dishes from entrees to desserts. Students will learn how to prepare meat and fish along with creative ways of preparing fruits and vegetables. Enjoy live demonstrations and talks from food professionals within Brighton and Hove on seasonal, sustainable and local foods [Subject to confirmation] Students will spend the morning planning their cooking and presentation and the afternoon creating their culinary masterpieces. Special guests judges will sample the delights and crown a Junior MasterChef Champion.
Purpose of activity To learn and develop new cooking skills. To learn how to present food and food styling
year group
max no. of students
cost of activity
equipment required
All years
12
£30 approx.
Students have the option to provide additional ingredients at their own cost. 28
Activity:
micro:bit Maker
General description of activities Students will have a range of sessions exploring and making their own prototypes using the BBC micro:bit pocket-sized computer: • • • •
Mood sensing creatures Wearable Tech Game maker Simple robots
Subject to COVID restrictions there may be a day trip London to visit the Science Museum’s amazing Information Age gallery and take part in the InfoAge+ challenges
Purpose of activity To develop students’ love of design and technology. The micro:bit will help students understand how computers work and interact with both people and the world we live in.
year group
max no. of students
cost of activity
equipment required
Years 7 & 8
25
£40
Packed lunch for each day trip and train fare 29
Activity:
Paddling at Piddinghoe
General description of activities Students will spend the week exploring a variety of fun waterside and water activities including: • • • • •
Stand up paddle boarding, Kayaking, canoeing, Raft building, Inflatable obstacle courses, Beach volleyball
Purpose of activity To build confidence with a variety of different water sports and to work as a team.
Please note: Students must make their own way to and from Piddinghoe each day.
year group
max no. of students
cost of activity
equipment required
All years 9
40 15
£225 Free plus transport cost
Comfy clothes (that you don’t mind getting wet/ N/A dirty), trainers, swim wear and towel.
30
Activity:
Paper Craft
General description of activities Students will spend the five days taking part in a range of activities focusing around paper craft. Activities we hope to include over the 5 days: • • • •
Piñata making Card making Calendar making An introduction to origami.
Purpose of activity To explore a variety of paper crafts, learning new skills and practising those you already have.
year group
max no. of students
cost of activity
equipment required
All years
30
£15 approx.
Old clothes ( for papier-mâché) boxes, kitchen roll tubes, etc) Photos / memories for calendar. 31
Activity:
Russell Martin Football Academy
General description of activities Students will spend 5 days developing knowledge and understanding of the game of football. The days will be broken down into skill development, team play and a tournament structure competition. Please note: this activity will be run by staff from the Russell Martin Football Academy
Purpose of activity To develop your skillset and understanding of football.
year group
max no. of students
cost of activity
equipment required
Years 7 & 8
50
£40
Sports clothing, shin pads, football boots (suitable for the Astro Turf Pitch) 32
Activity:
ScienceFiction Week
General description of activities A week for people who love science fiction! If you love exploring worlds that are yet to be or never were, then this is the week for you! We will be watching lots of films, visiting the IMAX and going to London to hear from people whose careers it is to talk and write about sci fi! Let your inner geek out, and enjoy a week exploring the wonders of the imagination that science fiction provides. • Watching different science fiction films from different eras and styles, focusing on elements of film production • Reading extracts from science fiction literature • Exploring themes of science fiction and their relation to the contemporary world • Writing film reviews • Discussions on science fiction films • Trip to IMAX in Crawley (to see a sci-fi film) • Trip to BFI in London for lecture on science fiction films
year group
max no. of students
cost of activity
equipment required
Years 8 & 9
25
£60 approx.
None
33
Activity:
Seaside Ceramics
General description of activities First day – trip to Brighton Museum Second day –Trip to the beach / drawing and collecting materials Third, Fourth and Final day – Making a bowl / vase using hand-building techniques Decorating with pressing textures or scraffito techniques and adding slip.
Purpose of activity To introduce students to hand building techniques and to draw artistic inspiration from their environment.
year group
max no. of students
cost of activity
equipment required
9 All years
15 20
Free £12
packed N/A lunches for two day visits
34
Activity:
Silversmithing
General description of activities Over the 5 days students will learn basic silversmithing and jewellery making skills, including:
•
• Students will develop their skills in piercing (sawing) and filing with the materials. • Students will design and plan the ring which they will be making • Students will work on the soldering skills and will solder the final piece together.
• Students will finish off their piece and polish it using the correct equipment.
Purpose of activity Students will take part in a creative activity and develop their skills using different equipment. They will also experience a sense of fun and wellbeing.
year group
max no. of students
cost of activity
equipment required
Years 8 & 9
10
£20
None
35
Activity:
South Downs Way Walk
General description of activities A series of walks that take in the beautiful scenery and surroundings that are part of the South Downs Way. Starting from Bramber Castle and ending at Bo Peep Hill. Each day will cover 5-6 miles including a stop for lunch. One day may also be spent learning camp craft skills at school.
Purpose of activity Students would gain a wider understanding of the area they live in and some of the history surrounding it. They will also get some exercise/fresh air and improve their fitness.
year group Years 7 & 8
max no. of students 14
cost of activity
equipment required
Free
Sensible footwear (walking boots or trainers). Appropriate clothing: waterproof jacket & trousers, (shorts or loose trousers). Packed lunch & drink. 36
Activity: Stringer Bake Off
General description of activities Students will meet at MET College over a series of five days. Each day will require students to produce a specified bake that is personalised. Prior to the week, pupils will need to complete a baking journal, which requires them to plan their bakes, thinking about decoration, presentation, ingredients and equipment.
Purpose of activity To give pupils the experience of working in a professional kitchen and develop their culinary skills. To highlight to pupils the range of practical / industry courses available at MET College.
Equipment Required Most equipment is provided by MET college; however, pupils will need to bring any additional equipment that their individual bakes require (pre-planned in baking journal) and a container to transport their bakes home.
year group
max no. of students
cost of activity
equipment required
All Years
30
£15 approx.
detailed above
37
Activity :
Surf Camp
General description of activities Students will travel via mini bus down to Devon. Days 2,3 & 4 will include surf lessons (average 4 hours a day) with qualified instructors. Students will camp overnight each night and there may be an option to take part in some yoga in the mornings and evenings.
Purpose of activity • • •
Students experience a water sport they may not have tried or to develop skills they already have. Residential camp allowing students to experience time away from home in a safe environment Team building activities
Students must be able to swim.
year group Years 8 & 9
max no. of students 15
cost of activity
equipment required
£240 approx.
sleeping bags, wetsuit (if owned, if not they are available to borrow). Swimming gear, warm clothing, towels etc. 38
Activity:
Wargaming
General description of activities Students will focus on the tactics, weapons, personalities and great events of warfare of one period of history, including the Napoleonic period and World War II aerial combat during The Battle of Britain. Additional periods offered are likely to be Ancient warfare, the Punic Wars between Rome and Carthage and World War II ground warfare from the Eastern or Western Fronts. For Each Period Planned: Students will watch a film and/or documentary informing them about the warfare/great events in that period. Students will be able to take on the role of commanders to plan and fight battles using some war gaming rules. A selection of research books will be left out for students to look at.
Purpose of activity To give students the opportunity to work as a team and as individuals, making decisions and carrying through plans. To obtain an overview of that period in history, major events/battles/persons involved. To possibly do some research and make a presentation. Technical skills will involve accurate measuring and developing an understanding of probability.
year group
max no. of students
cost of activity
equipment required
9 All years
15 8
Free Free
N/A None
39
Activity:
Wellbeing Retreat
General description of activities Over 5 days, students will undertake and learn techniques of relaxation, wellbeing and positive psychology. The course will include activities such as gentle yoga stretches, mediation practices and breathing techniques for soothing the nervous system. Outdoor activities will include a mindful forest walk and identifying healing herbs in nature with a trained herbalist. We will also take students on a day trip to a Buddhist monastery to witness the day-to-day activities of ordained monks and nuns in the Buddhist Theravada tradition. Our group in-school activities will include creative vision board making applying techniques in positive psychology. None of these activities will involve personal sharing; however, if students feel the need to share there are qualified members of staff here to listen.
Purpose of activity To promote wellbeing and introduce activities which reduce stress and generate happiness and calm.
year group
max no. of students
Years 7 & 8
15
cost of activity
equipment required
£8
Yoga Mats, craft supplies and magazines for vision boards
40
Activity:
Weymouth Water Sports
General description of activities Run by an external company, using on-site and qualified instructors, this is a residential trip to Weymouth, Dorset. Activities could include canoeing, kayaking, raft building, sailing, high ropes, orienteering, abseiling, zip wire, archery, fencing, climbing and a number of evening activities. There are four, one-and-a-half hour sessions each full day, with adventure activities to keep everyone engaged, motivated and inspired. Students will stay on site, in chalets, and all travel, activities, equipment (unless stated), food and accommodation is included.
Purpose of activity Develop engaged, motivated students, who are eager to learn. Each activity presents its own set of challenges, so it’s about finding the courage taking a step into the unknown, to jump, climb and paddle; to do lots of things you can’t do at school. It’s about working together to experience success as part of a team, improving selfconfidence and learning new skills.
year group
max no. of students
cost of activity
equipment required
Years 8 & 9
36
£495
Sleeping bag and pillow, clothes for 5 days 41
Activity: Wild Art
General description of activities Day 1: Introduction to nature and wildlife on the school campus exploring the woods, the pond and the butterfly haven. Learning some photographic techniques and then drawing and taking photographs to use on Days 4 and 5. Day 2: Trip to a local nature reserve in Sussex to see birds, wild deer, butterflies, insects, trees, plants and even maybe snakes! Drawing and taking photographs to use on Days 4 and 5. Day 3: Trip to the beach to make sculptures and rock art then to another nature reserve on the South Downs to see more wildlife as a source of inspiration for your art work. Day 4 and 5: Using nature and wildlife to create a work of art for a final exhibition of work in the Art department. Work on canvas, and/or paper and photographs.
Purpose of activity • To develop appreciation and knowledge of natureand wildlife in our local area and in Sussex • To look at how artists illustrate wild life • To develop art skills using a range of media
year group
max no. of students
cost of activity
All years 9
15
£15.50 Free
equipment required Students can bring their own N/A cameras and art materials (optional) 42
Enrichment Week Student Choice Form 2022 Student’s name: ....................................................... Tutor Group: ............................................................. Please detail below your first, second and third choices. Many activities have a limited capacity so your first preference may not be guaranteed. Title of Activity 1.
First Choice:
2.
Second Choice:
3.
Third Choice:
Please return this completed and signed form to your form tutor before the deadline of 21st January 2022 Remember to fill in your name and your choices. Forms will not be accepted without a parent/carer’s signature. Having parental responsibility, I confirm that (student name) in (tutor group) would like to select the activities/trips indicated above and I agree to my child taking part. • I understand that if the activities are undersubscribed they may not run and that spaces are limited on each activity so students may not get their first choice. • I have spoken to my child and they agree to undertake one of their three chosen activities (this may not be their first or second choice) • I understand that any activities that have an approximate price are subject to a price decrease or increase nearer the time • I agree to pay in full by 6th May 2022 • I understand that if payment is not received by 6th May 2022, my child will not be able to take part in the activity of their choice and will be allocated to another activity. Signed (Parent/Carer): Print Name: 43
Dorothy Stringer School | Loder Road Brighton | BN1 6PZ w: www.dorothy-stringer.co.uk e: enrichmentweek@dorothy-stringer.co.uk
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