Weekend Activity Programme
Saturday MorningActivities
The programme offers a number of optional activities on Saturday mornings,designed primarily for our boarders, but we welcome and day pupils who would also like to attend.The activities are based around the following categories:
Training
Cooking
Creating
Performing
Exploring
Studying
Parents of day pupils can book pupils into any of these activities online, via the school portal. Houseparents will work with boarding pupils, to ensure they are taking part in a wide range of activities.All pupils are required to register, before taking part in an activity.
Timings of the Day
The day runs from 9am to 12pm, with a break from 10.15am to 10.45am. Any exceptions to this, for example, for an external activity or trip, will be made clear to parents and to the boarders, via their house parents.
Clashes and Sports Fixtures
Throughout the year, there may be clashes with some of these activities and sports fixtures. Representing the school at a fixture should always take priority over other activities.
Saturday,
Saturday Morning
Senior Gym Session - 0900 - 1015 - Gym forY11 and above
Training
Junior Gym Session - 1045 - 1200 - Gym circuits forY10 and below
Pizza Making Cooking
Creating
Photography Workshop - open to all.
Performing Skills for Life workshop
Dance Workshop - open to all. No experience necessary!
Studying
SaturdayAfternoon
● OutdoorActivities (weather permitting).Timings displayed in House.
● Evenings in House after a busy few days. Achance to get to know each other a bit better.
● Rugby World Cup - England vArgentina KO 8pm
Saturday, 10th
Sunday, 10th September 2023
2022
● Brunch is served at 1000, a light tea at 1500 and supper at 1800.
● Awalk to theArboretum leaving after Brunch
● Bus toTetbury to explore, shop etc
● Gym session - timings will be published in House
● Sports activities - details will be published in House
● Rugby World Cup - Wales v Fiji KO 2000
Saturday, 16th
Saturday, 10th
Saturday Morning
Senior Gym Session - 0900 - 1015 - Gym forY11 and above
Training
Junior Gym Session - 1045 - 1200 - Gym circuits forY10 and below
Golf Tournament
Cake Making - an opportunity to bake your entry for the Flower Show!
Cooking Art Workshop - anArt Workshop for all
Creating
Exploring
Cirencester trip - a bus trip to spend the morning exploring
Studying
21st Century Digital Skills
SaturdayAfternoon
● Rugby World Cup - Wales v Portugal KO 1645
● It’s a Knockout - a competition for all boarders
Sunday, 17th
Saturday, 10th
● Westonbirt is hosting the Flower Show from 1100.
● The gym will be open - times to be published in House and onTeams
● ATreasure hunt for all pupils - more details in House. Prizes available.
● Rugby World Cup - England v Japan KO 2000
Saturday, 23rd September
Saturday, 10th September 2022
Saturday Morning
Senior Gym Session - 0900 - 1015 - Gym forY11 and above
Training
Junior Gym Session - 1045 - 1200 - Gym circuits forY10 and below
Paddling Boarding Session
A Cooking Art workshop - open to all
Creating
Baking session - open to all
Exploring
Abus trip to Bath - you could visit the Roman Baths, complete a city treasure hunt, visit the sites or just have a stroll
Studying
Session 1:Try your hand at an escape room. Work as part of a team to see if you can ‘escape’in time.
Session 2 - Other games and puzzles will be available. Or you can use this session to catch up on prep, enjoy a book etc
SaturdayAfternoon
● Film Night - Sheba and Sophie (our Study One for boarding) will carry out a vote and arrange the drinks and popcorn!
● Brunch is served at 1000 and supper at 1800.
● Annual Westonbirt Wander - the whole school community is invited to enjoy a walk intoTetbury where snacks will be provided.We will leave at 1100.
● The gym will be open - times to be published in House and onTeams
Saturday,
Saturday - Open Morning
All pupils are required to be in school, in uniform, to act as guides or to represent various departments.
SaturdayAfternoon
● Abaking session will be available this afternoon
● 1900 - Film andTV Quiz Night.All welcome. Prizes available for the best dressed as well as the winning team!
● Brunch is served at 1000, a light tea at 1500 and supper at 1800.
● The gym will be open - times to be published in House and onTeams
● Coach trip to Oxford. Sign up with your Houseparent or through the parent portal.
Saturday,
Saturday Morning
Senior Gym Session - 0900 - 1015 - Gym forY11 and above
Training
Junior Gym Session - 1045 - 1200 - Gym circuits forY10 and below
Harmonica for Beginners - 8 places available to enjoy learning the basics. Sign up essential so equipment can be ordered!
Performing Art Workshop - open to all Creating
Exploring
Morning in Malmesbury - a change to explore a local town
Orienteering - a chance to explore the site with the twist of an orienteering challenge Studying
SaturdayAfternoon
● Football Match - Watch Forest Green Rovers play Colchester. KO 1500
● Brunch is served at 1000, a light tea at 1500 and supper at 1800.
● The gym will be open - times to be published in House and onTeams
● Coach to Bristol - options include;Air Hop, Ice Skating and Cribbs Causeway. Sign up with your Houseparents so that we can book any tickets!
Saturday, 21st October
Saturday, 10th September 2022
Saturday Morning
Senior Gym Session - 0900 - 1015 - Gym forY11 and above
Training
Junior Gym Session - 1045 - 1200 - Gym circuits forY10 and 5km Park Run followed by a litter pick
Cooking
Baking - a session open to all
Creating
Art Workshop - a session open to all
ArboretumAdventure - a visit to enjoy theAutumn colours with some challenges in the mix Exploring Skills for Life Studying
SaturdayAfternoon
● Halloween Party - fancy dress strongly encouraged! Come along to join the fun and games in the Great Hall.
● Brunch is served at 1000, a light tea at 1500 and supper at 1800.
● The gym will be open - times to be published in House and on
● CoachTrip to Warwick Castle
Saturday,
Saturday Morning
Senior Gym Session - 0900 - 1015 - Gym forY11 and above
Training
Junior Gym Session - 1045 - 1200 - Gym circuits forY10 and below
Cooking
Baking
Creating Bus to Cirencester
Cosmetics Club - an extended session to enjoy!
Exploring
An introduction to the History ofArt Studying
SaturdayAfternoon
● Evenings in Houses
● “Chess” is on atThe Barn in Cirencester - start 1930
● Brunch is served at 1000, a light tea at 1500 and supper at 1800.
● The gym will be open - times to be published in House and onTeams
● Coach to Gloucester for Ninja Warrior
● Frozen Rehearsal at school for all involved in the production
Saturday, 18th November
Saturday, 10th September 2022
Saturday Morning
Senior Gym Session - 0900 - 1015 - Gym forY11 and above
Training
Junior Gym Session - 1045 - 1200 - Gym circuits forY10 and below
Cooking
Baking
Performing Horse Riding - trip to the New Forest for confident riders
Frozen Rehearsal - for all involved in the Junior Production
Exploring FilmAppreciation
Studying
SaturdayAfternoon
● Quiz Night - come along and test your ‘general knowledge’. Prizes to be won!
Westonbirt Saturday Programme - Autumn 2023
