Enrichment Week 2024

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ENRICHMENT WEEK 2024

Monday 22nd July 2024 rd Tuesday 23 July 2024 Wednesday 24th July 2024

Enrichment Week 2024 We are very pleased to be offering Enrichment Week to all students in Years 7 to 9 at the end of the Summer Term 2024. Activities days will run from Monday 22nd July 2024 to Wednesday 24th July 2024.

We have tried to organise a variety of activities to suit all interests and budgets; these can be found, together with their associated costs, in this booklet.

A Google Form will be sent out on Thursday 14th December 2023 at 9am for you to submit your child’s choices. Parent Pay will go live on Wednesday 20th December for deposits to be paid if required.

Options need to be submitted by Wednesday 2nd January 2024.

Please be aware activities take place within term time and normal attendance rules apply. Any students who are not willing to take part in activities will continue with a programme of normal lessons in the College in uniform.

Enrichment Week 2024 Disneyland, Paris

Places allocated on a first come, first served basis on completion of the Google form which opens on Thursday 14th December at 9am. Deposits will need to be paid on Parent Pay on Wednesday 20th December and you will receive an email if your child has secured a place.

A fun filled trip to Paris - 4 nights, 5 days.

Traveling by coach, enjoy two days in the world famous Disneyland theme park in Paris. The trip also includes a cruise on the River Seine and an excursion to Montparnasse Tower This trip includes a stay in hotel with a swimming pool. Food provided in the price.

No. of pupils: 40 Leader: Mr O’Neill Cost: £987 Deposit: £350 Deposit required by 20.12.23

London Arts Trip Places allocated on a first come, first served basis on completion of the Google form which opens on Thursday 14th December at 9am. Deposits will need to be paid on Parent Pay on Wednesday 20th December and you will receive an email if your child has secured a place.

Enjoy two days and nights experiencing all London has to offer for those who enjoy Art and Drama. The trip will include a West End show, trips to the Tate and National Museum and a tour of the world famous Globe Theatre.

No. of pupils: 16 Leader: : Mrs Chapple-Hyam Cost: £467 Deposit: £160 Deposit required by 20.12.23

Disneyland: A non-refundable deposit of £350 London: A non-refundable deposit of £160 These will be required by 20.12.23 to secure your place and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis from the Google form. If the trip does not run due to lack of numbers the deposit will be returned.

Enrichment Week 2024 Surfing in Cornwall Surfing instruction at Polzeath with professional instructors from the company ‘Surfs Up’ as well as a session at Retallack Aqua Park.

You will be camping in nearby Port Isaac, and students will need to provide their own food.

Travel is by minibus. Camping will be at Dinham Farm. (Please note priority will be given to Year 9 students for this activity) No. of pupils: 30 Leader: Mr Thompson Cost: £230 (Estimated)

Wet and Wild Three days exploring Devon’s best theme parks.

Crealy Adventure Park & Resort is South West England's largest family Theme Park attraction and is home to over 60 rides, attractions, live shows and a zoo. www.crealy.co.uk Woodlands Family Theme Park is a fun filled day out for everyone. With one of the largest and best indoor play areas in the South West, amazing water rides, a zoo farm and much more, there’s fun to be had rain or shine.

Splashdown Quaywest is the UK’s biggest outdoor waterpark. Idyllically placed on the English Riviera, with spectacular views and 8 adrenalin-pumping flume rides, slide outside on the sunny sands at Goodrington.

No. of pupils: 150 Leader: Miss Carnell Cost: £92 (Estimated)

Enrichment Week 2024 Thrills and Spills Dynamic Adventures: A fun packed day at Dynamic Adventures near Totnes with the option to include stand up paddle boarding, abseiling, rock climbing, zip-lining and much more! If students are allocated to this activity they will have to sign up for the water based or land based activity package with Dynamic Adventures. ww.dynamicadventurescic.co.uk Splashdown Quaywest: is the UK’s biggest outdoor waterpark. Idyllically placed on the English Riviera, with spectacular views and 8 adrenalin-pumping flume rides, slide outside on the sunny sands at Goodrington.

Exewake: Go wild at Exewake in Exmouth where you can have a go on the Omnia board (an intro to board sports) and race around the estuary on a speed boat! Please note that this activity will arrive back at college at 5pm. http://www.exewake.co.uk Wet suits are optional and more information about kit required for each day will be given by your leader nearer the time.

No. of pupils: 120 Leader: Mr Williams & Mrs Omand Cost: £166 (Estimated)

Ultimate Sports Three fun filled days of sports and activities including team sports and fitness classes. This activity is aimed at students who enjoy sporting activities.

Try your hand at the new sport ‘Pickle ball’, challenge your friends at Rounders, football and netball.

Improve your fitness and determination in Bootcamp session.

Celebrate your achievements and take part in a Sidmouth treasure hunt on the final afternoon.

No. of pupils: 40 Leader: Mrs Davey & Mr Sullivan Cost: Free

Enrichment Week 2024 Cycling Three days of fabulous local cycling, starting and finishing at school. The aim is to enjoy the freedom of being out in the lanes and woods of East Devon and also enjoy the option of some ‘off road tracks’, for those who like mountain biking. Some of the hills are steep but don’t worry as we always rest and regroup at the top! Plenty of breaks and a lunchtime pit stop to ‘chill’.

You will need a roadworthy bike, a helmet, a spare inner-tube and a hi-vis back-pack cover (or we can provide one). You will also need drinks, snacks and money for ice-creams together with suitable clothing for cycling (light-weight rain coat/sun protection).

Plenty of opportunities to feel the breeze in your hair as you whizz downhill or weave around bumps along forest tracks!

No. of pupils: 20 Leader: Mr Morgan Cost: Free (subject to your bike passing a safety inspection)

Cookery 3 days in the kitchen cooking a range of different delicacies!

Taste of the Orient Sushi making Dumpling crafting and cooking Create a Café Ciabatta made from scratch with choice of filling Creative café ideas with prizes!

Glazed fruit tartlets with a crème patisserie Cake Decoration Masterclass Sponge cake making Workshop with cake decorating techniques All the ingredients are provided and included in the price!

No. of pupils: 15 Leader: Mrs Cox Cost: £30

Enrichment Week 2024 Magdalen Farm Join Mrs Bennett and her team for 3 fun-filled days outdoors at Magdalen Farm in Chard, Somerset.

Try your skills on the low ropes, learn how to survive in the wild, get involved in plenty of team competitions and much, much more!

Visit www.magdalenfarm.org.uk for pictures and more info No. of pupils: 40 Leader: Mrs Bennett Cost: £76

Ski and Surf Join Mr Jenkins and his team for 3 days of amazing water sports and skiing outdoors on a dry ski slope.

Day 1: Surfing Trip to the amazing surf lake ‘The Wave’ in Bristol. www.thewave.com/surf Day 2: Paddle boarding in Exmouth.

Day 3: A trip to the dry ski slope in Exeter. www.exeterskiclub.org.uk No. of pupils: 20 Leader: Mr Jenkins Cost: £275

Enrichment Week 2024 A Walk in Nature Go back to nature with three days exploring our local area.

Day 1: Seaton Wetlands.

Take part in a guided nature walk at Seaton wetlands. Enjoy team building and creating art from nature.

Day 2: Stantyway Farm.

Enjoy a coastal walk to Stantyway farm. Ride the farm’s tractor trailer and listen to an ecological talk.

Day 3: Take part in a walk in our local area and enjoy a picnic- ice creams on the way back.

No. of pupils: 16 Leader: Mrs Whitbread Cost: £25

Games for Brains Some of the best games still come in a box. They challenge the best thinkers and frustrate the most competitive.

If you think you have what it takes or just enjoy playing board games and card games then this is for you.

Strategic games develop higher level thinking skills, the ability to plan, and to react to changing circumstances.

You will get the chance to play a range of different games and pit your wits against your friends or someone new. You can also bring along your own favourite game and teach other students and teachers how to play.

We will play a variety of strategic games on the first two days and then encourage students to bring in their own games to share on the third day.

No. of pupils: 20 Leader: Mrs Masters Cost: Free

Enrichment Week 2024 Inventors and Creators Workshop This workshop is an opportunity to use your Design, Engineering, Art and Creative skills to design and create a wonderland of your own imagination.

We will focus on natural materials and explore environmental issues with our creations and inventions.

We will also have the opportunity to go out to the beach and woods to find natural materials to include in our projects.

No. of pupils: 30 Leader: Mrs Sullivan Cost: £42

Expectations during Enrichment Week Students will be asked to sign a conduct agreement regarding expectations and responsibilities during the week. Our students are expected to have an excellent reputation for their conduct during trips and visits.

We therefore want to help ensure the safety of the students, accompanying adults and members of the public. Any student who endangers themselves, the group or the public may be removed from the activity. In exceptional cases, a parent may be requested to collect their child.

Attendance We regard Enrichment week as an important part of your child's education and expect normal attendance. Reasons for non-attendance need to be submitted using an absence request form (S2), as the college has to provide details of all unauthorised absences to the Department for Education. We are unable to authorise absence during activity expect for exceptional circumstances.

Enrichment Week 2024 How to make payment Once you are selected an activity with a cost attached to it we will write to ask for a deposit to secure your place. You will then be able to pay the remainder of the trip cost over two more instalments, ensuring the full balance is paid by the 30th April 2024.

Further details will be given with the student allocation letter next term. All payments should be made using the Parent pay account, no cash will be accepted.

Important Information 1. Activities Days take place within term time and normal attendance rules apply - all students are expected to participate. Any students who are not willing to take part in Activities Days will continue with a programme of normal lessons in the college in uniform.

2. You MUST have your parent or carer’s permission to take part in your chosen activity. When activity groups have been allocated parents/carers must sign a form to show that they agree with your choice and that they will pay the cost in full and on time.

3. Full payment MUST be received by the due date; we reserve the right to move students to a free activity and deposits WILL be forfeited.

4. Choices must be submitted by Wednesday 2nd January 2024 AT THE LATEST. Students will be assigned to their activities as soon as possible.

5. Where activities are over-subscribed, every effort will be made to ensure each student has one of their three choices. In the unlikely event that a student is unable to have any one of their three choices, a suitable alternative will be found. It is possible that if an activity is under-subscribed it may not run.

6. Please be aware that estimated prices may change by a small amount, we are just waiting for some parks to confirm the 2024 price.

7. It will not be possible to change activities once they have been allocated.

8. For the Disney & London trip deposits will need to be paid by 20.12.23 to secure your place.

9. We will request deposits and payments through Parent Pay, once your child has been allocated a place we will open Parent Pay up for instalments. Letters will be sent home to advise this in January.

10.Please note: details of our activities are correct at the time of going to print. We reserve the right to withdraw or change activities if circumstances change or to withdraw students. All costs in this booklet are approximate and could change depending on the final number of students taking part in each activity. We will give you as much notice as possible regarding any cost change.

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