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CURRICULUM
ENHANCEMENT WEEK
11th
—
15th
JULY
2016
Principal’s Introduction
Dear Parent/Carer
I am delighted that 2016 will mark Reepham’s sixteenth Curriculum Enhancement Week.
The last fifteen have all proved to be highly successful and very popular with the pupils.
Each has added an additional dimension to the school’s curriculum; each has strengthened
the special bond that exists between the pupils and the staff of the school.
Obviously Curriculum Enhancement Week involves a tremendous amount of effort. It is
made possible because of the collective effort of the school staff who give so freely of their
time in order to offer the children something different and special.
Planning a week’s event is no small task and accepting the responsibility for taking children
on hazardous activities is no small matter. For those who take children abroad, or on
residential courses, the demands are particularly onerous.
The fact that this year’s event is the sixteenth does not make it any easier. You will
probably be aware of the ever-increasing levels of paperwork that have to be completed if
children are to be taken off-site. Please, support us by completing fully the information
requested regarding your child's health, how we can contact you etc., etc. All this
will help us provide a safe environment for your child and is necessary for the smooth
running of the week. If you have concerns, please contact Mrs Douglas who is co-ordinating
the week.
Finally, I must point out that despite everything we will do, we cannot absolutely guarantee
your child's safety. Curriculum Enhancement Week, as life itself, involves an element of
risk. Please consider this when you help your child select his/her preferences and stress
that he/she, as well as the activity leaders, has health and safety responsibilities. Be aware
that all students are covered by the Reepham High School & College insurance policy.
Pupils are reminded that they have responsibility for their personal possessions.
This having been said, we will do our best to provide a safe environment in which your child
may have a great deal of fun. I hope you find plenty in this year’s choice to excite you!
Sponsored Walk
The Sponsored Walk this year has raised £7285 so far with extra coming in from gift aid.
This is a great achievement. Once again a significant part of it will be used to support
Curriculum Enhancement Week.
There will be free and subsidised activities supported by the sponsored walk money to
allow all students to be able to join in the week’s fun. Some of the money will be used to
refresh the First Aid qualification of members of staff, as this means that we can continue to
fulfil the national safety requirements for the more adventurous activities.
We hope the week will be a huge success as in previous years. It provides another
dimension to school life and I am grateful to everyone for the effort that is making it
possible.
Mark Farrar
Principal
Curriculum Enhancement Week Organisation
Welcome to the Curriculum Enhancement Week booklet for 2016. For the week from the 11th July the
normal school timetable will be suspended. Pupils and staff will spend this week pursuing one of the
many activities detailed in this booklet. Those pupils who participated in last year’s events will have
enjoyed a wide range of experiences that a normal school timetable cannot offer. This year we are
offering a large number of events and a wide variety of high quality activities and it is especially
important to read the booklet. I must add that it is not always possible to allocate every pupil’s first
choice activity, so choose three other activities that you feel you would also enjoy.
Please consider your choices carefully and complete the necessary forms accurately.
Student’s Personal and Medical Details
The regulations and laws that apply to the organisation and planning of school visits can make even a
short local visit subject to rigorous checks and forward planning. As a result we have decided to include
in this booklet a form that will cover most of the information that we will need to plan ahead for our
activities. The only exception may be additional information needed for those activities planning
overnight stays, where further individual details may be requested and a parental meeting concerning
the visit will be organised.
Activity Choice/Option Form
All the forms should be handed in to me in the office in the library personally. Do not rely upon
other people to do this for you. Do not give the form to your tutor or hand in at the office. This is
important because each form is individually numbered as it is handed in to me. To ensure fairness to all
pupils, all activities oversubscribed on the first day will be included in a draw, after this all
activities will fill on a first come first served basis. Pupils who did the activity last year or the
year before will be excluded unless places do not fill. To ensure impartiality the draw will be made by
the Principal. Please fill in all four choices in order of preference and return your form early. Make sure
that you use the correct activity name and that Parents or Carers sign the form.
Activities will not be allocated if the Student Details Form is not filled in correctly.
Attendance
Curriculum Enhancement Week is an important part of your child’s education at this school and
full attendance is expected and required. Reasons for non-attendance will be required as usual.
Every absence must be supported by a parental explanation note which will be “authorised” if the
reason is acceptable, i.e., illness, medical appointment, emergency, religious observance or business
that could not take place at any other time (e.g. music examination).
Payment for Activities
In line with the Charging Policy, no pupil will be allowed to participate in an activity unless full
payment has been made before the activity commences.
All costs are approximate and depend upon the final numbers of pupils taking part in each activity. The
Governors have decided once again to use a significant part of the Sponsored Walk money to subsidise
a number of activities in order to ensure that everyone has an element of choice. We offer a range of
low cost or free activities that should satisfy those unable or unwilling to pay a larger amount. Years 10,
11,12 and 13 are to be given a sum of money proportional to that raised by them to be spent upon an
event of their year group’s choice, for example the school prom. If there are insufficient contributions to
an activity it may have to be cancelled. Once your son or daughter has received confirmation of their
place on an activity (given in a letter via their tutor group), you will be asked to pay for the activity or pay
the first instalment. Alternatively, payment for these trips can be made online. Please follow the link on
our website or go to www.scopay.com/reephamhigh. The name of the trip will be the activities name.
The first instalment will act as a non-refundable deposit. Having chosen your activity you will be
able to, where necessary, pay in 3 instalments, 7th—18th March, 11th—22nd April and 9th—20th
May. All monies must be paid by the 20th May 2016.
If you have any problems please keep us informed and we will do our very best to help.
Angela Gibbs Teacher i/c of Curriculum Enhancement Week
Barbara Douglas Curriculum Enhancement Week Co-ordinator
Film Making
Do you have an interest in the film industry? Ever fancied becoming an
actor, director or editor? Then this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Come and join the Film Making team; learn about how the film industry
works and create your own short film. First up, is a trip to the Harry
Potter Studio Tour in London. Here, you will be able to tour the props,
costumes and sets which were used throughout the Harry Potter films.
You will also have the unique opportunity to explore two soundstages
and a backlot filled with original sets, animatronic creatures and
breathtaking special effects. You will then attend a workshop, where you
will learn how a film is transformed from script to screen. The next day,
you will be visiting BBC Voices in the Forum, Norwich. Here, you will
learn how to create effective scenes in your film through the use of
different camera shots/angles.
For the rest of the week, you will have
access to the Media suite in Reepham
College, where you will star in, shoot and
edit your own short film. On the last day,
we will hold an exclusive film festival where
all of the produced films will be shown.
There will of course be a prize for the best,
most creative production!
Activity leader
:
Miss Soanes
Maximum cost per pupil
:
£25
Size/age of group
:
15
Go Wild
If you enjoy looking at animals, then this is the week for you.
Last year we visited Thrigby Hall, Banham Zoo, Africa Alive and saw the
seals at Blakeney Point. There were prizes for the best project and diary
of the week.
This year we are hoping to visit three or more of these venues again
and we may visit other places such as Hunstanton Sea Life Centre, cost
and time permitting.
It was great fun last year so come and join Mr Rose, Miss Jolly and
myself for a fantastic week in 2016.
Activity leader
:
Ms Crick
Maximum cost per pupil
:
£50
Size/age of group
:
40
Lakeland Larks
Lakeland Larks is an exciting outdoor adventure in one of the wildest
parts of Cumbria. Based at Hinning House in the Duddon Valley, you
can test your nerve on rock-climbing, enjoy the breath-taking views from
the top of the hills and experience the fun of canoeing on Coniston
Water amongst other things.
Hinning House belongs to Wigan Local Authority and is staffed by
teachers who are experienced in outdoor activities. The highlight of the
week is a walk up the hills to go ghyll-scrambling.
Accommodation is in 6 person rooms and we travel up by mini bus. We
will be leaving on Monday 11th July and return on Friday 15th July.
So, for an exciting, challenging week, come with us to the Lakes.
Activity leader
:
Mrs Masdin
Maximum cost per pupil
:
£370
Size/age of group
:
24 (Yr9 already full)
This activity is already full. It was offered to all pupils in Yr 9 earlier in
the year because of the necessity of booking the venue and paying an
early deposit.
Basic Game Programming
Join me and Mr Howard for a week and build yourself a game using
various platforms such as the Kodu system for your Xbox. There may
also be the possibility of a talk from an industry specialist who has
designed and worked with those who make popular game titles. Your
time finishes with an awards ceremony and games quiz.
You do not have to have any experience of game programming, so all
are welcome!
Activity leader
:
Miss Holt
Maximum cost per pupil
:
£20
Size of group
:
15
Normandy Experience, Château de la Bourdonnière
Château de la Bourdonnière is situated in Isigny-sur-Mer near
Cherbourg in Normandy. During your stay at the Château you will be
encouraged to speak French at every opportunity, and you will gain a
real insight into French culture. You will also be able to try team-building
and sporting activities and enjoy a variety of outings including visits to
Mont St Michel and a typical French market and bakery.
Your language and culture week provides the ultimate French
experience and will be one trip you will never forget.
Activity leader
:
Mrs Green
Maximum cost per pupil
:
£398
Size/age of group
:
30 (Yr 7 only)
There are two places available on this trip.
It was offered to all pupils in Yr 7 earlier in the year because of the
necessity of booking the venue and paying an early deposit.
Multi Activities
Multi Activities involves a combination of fun and relaxing activities.
We will start the week at Quasar and then roller skating at Funky’s in the
afternoon. We will be spending a day at the Odeon Cinema (our own
private screen) watching a film in the morning, nachos or hot dog for
lunch and then another film in the afternoon.
Another day at
Pleasurewood Hills and the highlight of the week is saved for the karting
and then finishing with ten pin bowling and a picnic in the park!
Activity leader
:
Mr Edgar
Maximum cost per pupil
:
£90
Size of group
:
40
Allotment Challenge
Working down at the allotment site during activities week will most
certainly keep you busy as there is always lots to do! Plus, it is also a
very good way to socialise with friends and to enjoy the great outdoors!
In Curriculum Enhancement Week we are aiming to build a fruit cage to
grow our raspberries and strawberries in so why not join us for a mucky
time getting this structure up and the weeds under control!
If you are keen on the outdoors, nature, protecting the environment and
gardening, then allotmenting would be the perfect choice for you.
Activity leader
:
Ms Coney
Maximum cost per pupil
:
Free
Size of group
:
16
Beauty School
Choose this activity and you will be able to pamper yourself all week as
well as learning new skills and techniques suitable for your age group.
There will be workshops focusing on makeup application, nail art, gel
nails, manicures, pedicures, skin care, colour/image and style, hair and
much more!
We will spend a day in Norwich, spending two hours at the Urban Decay
counter in House of Fraser/Debenhams and two hours with Sophie
(personal shopper) and her team in Top Shop. You will have great fun
trying on all sorts of clothes, shoes and accessories!
This is a great activity to end the school year with, and prepare yourself
for the summer break. There will be prizes each day too!
Activity leader
:
Ms Pelaz
Minimum cost per pupil
:
£45
Size of group
:
14
My Week as a Marine Biologist
Join us for a week as a marine biologist.
On Monday, Tuesday and Thursday you will be taught how to scuba
dive at Christal Seas Scuba in Norwich. On the Wednesday we will go
crabbing in the beautiful coastal town of Cromer and enjoying yummy
fish & chips with ice-cream for dessert. The last day of the week will
involve half a day of pond dipping at Whitwell Hall then a refreshing
afternoon tea at the Dial House with a quiz and lots of prizes to be won.
If you’re not sure Scuba is for you, come along and get your fins wet,
blow some bubbles and find out! Things will never be the same again…
Pupils need to be a confident swimmer to take part and be able to
clear a medical check list.
Activity Leader
:
Ms Magyar/Miss Fuller
Maximum cost per pupil
:
£45
Size of group
:
14 max
Art/Photography
Why not spend the week doing art and photography?
Use these few days to try your hand at different media, printing,
photography, sculpture or anything else you would like to try (if we can
we will). We will be having two days out to take photographs, one at
Pleasurewood Hills and one in Norwich looking at the architecture.
Explore your artistic side and see where it takes you.
So why not join us for an artistic few days?
Activity leaders
:
Mr Hadden
Maximum cost per pupil
:
£25
Size of group
:
20
Horse Riding
This activity offers a fantastic opportunity for pupils who have always
wanted to learn to ride but have never had the chance to do so, or for
pupils with experience who want to further their skills.
This activity will take place on a daily basis at Squirrelwood Equestrian
Centre, Weybourne 10am—4pm. The stables are situated between Holt
and Sheringham on the North Norfolk coast. We shall provide the
transport for the five days to and from the yard and students will need to
be collected from school at 4.30pm each day.
During the five days pupils will be able to participate in a range of
different activities. The pupils will have a high standard of riding tuition,
information on general horse care and how to prepare ponies for shows
and, depending on riding ability, hacks in beautiful locations across
heathland with sea views. There will also be gymkhana games and for
the more experienced riders there will be the opportunity to show jump.
This will be a wonderful way to spend the last week of the summer term!
If you wish to know more before making a decision, please see Mrs
Douglas
Activity Leader
:
Ms Chambers
Maximum cost per pupil
:
£230
Size of group
:
16
Vintage Vogue
By the end of this week you will have all of the necessary skills to be
able to up-cycle a pre-loved item and make a stunning summer dress or
shorts and a skirt. Not only this you will also be able to confidently use
a sewing machine to make bunting and applique. We will be visiting
Norwich to rummage through charity shops for an item to be up-cycled
and haberdashery departments to buy material for our dresses/shorts/
skirt and gather ideas and inspiration.
Activity Leader
:
Ms McColville
Maximum cost per pupil
:
£45
Size of group
:
15
REEPHAM HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE
CURRICULUM ENHANCEMENT WEEK
2016
1.Make sure that you use the correct activity name when entering a choice.
2. A draw will take place for any activity oversubscribed with all forms
returned on the first school day after books are handed out (your first day
back if you are off sick).
3. Before handing in this form make sure that you have filled in all the
sections on the form, otherwise we will not be able to register your
choice.
4. Please make four activity choices because this will give us more
chance to allocate an activity of your choice.
5. If there are any difficulties with any of these points please contact Mrs
Douglas.
Name of Student
Tutor Group
Acitvity Choice
1.
2.
3.
4.
I am prepared to pay the full amount
for the choice of activity made.
Parent/Carer signature
Form received ……………………………………………...
For office use only
Curriculum Enhancement Week
Basic Information
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
Name of student______________________________Tutor Group______________
Date of birth__________________________________________________________
Name of parent/carer__________________________________________________
Relationship__________________________________________________________
Home address________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Telephone number____________________________________________________
Emergency contact number_____________________________________________
Free School Meals
Does student have free school meals?
Does student want packed lunches on days he/she is out of school?
(If on a daily trip)
If activity is based in school will student want their school meal?
Personal Student Details
Medical Details
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
Name of doctor: ______________________________________________________
Name of Medical Practice: ___ ___________________________________________
Address of Medical Practice and telephone number:________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
National Health Number if known:________________________________________
Recent & current medical conditions:___________________________________
Name medication & dosage that student is taking e.g. Inhaler:________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Allergies student suffers from e.g. nuts:__________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Special dietary requirements:___________________________________________
Can student swim:____________________________________________________
Date of last known tetanus injection:_____________________________________
Any other information that might be necessary to know_____________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Permissions and Authorisations
To be completed by the Parent/Guardian
I am willing for my child _____________________Tutor Group ________
to take part in the activity listed on the front of this form and, having read
the information provided, I agree to him/her taking part in the activities
described. I understand that my son/daughter will be supervised until I
have collected him/her from RHSC.
I fully understand and accept that, while the supervisory adults in charge
of the group will take all reasonable care of the young people, neither
they, nor Reepham High School & College, can necessarily be held liable
in respect of loss or damage to property or injury suffered by my child
arising out of the educational visit/journey, unless such loss, damage or
injury results from the negligence of Reepham High School & College, its
employees or official volunteers.
I give/do not give* permission for my child/ward to receive pain relieving
medication when appropriate (one dosage of paracetamol only).
* please delete as appropriate
I agree to my child/ward receiving medication as instructed and any
emergency dental, medical or surgical treatment, including anaesthetic
or blood transfusion, as considered necessary by the medical authorities
present.
In the event of an asthma attack:
1. I can confirm that my child has been diagnosed with asthma.
2. My child has a working, in-date inhaler, clearly labelled with their name,
which they will bring with them to school every day.
I understand the extent and limitations of the cover provided
Signature of Parent/Guardian: _________________________________
(if participant is under 18)
Signature of Participant: _____________________________________
Please notify the Visit Leader immediately if there are any amendments
to this form after it has been handed in.
Any Other Concerns
Come Cook with Me
This activity is full on and you certainly won’t be hungry if you opt for this
one! A selection of interesting savoury and sweet dishes will be cooked
that will improve your cooking skills and inspire you.
We will be visiting Richard Hughes at the Lavender House and enjoying
a tour, talk, cookery demonstration and tasting, plus a two course lunch.
A local cake decorator will spend a day with you so that you can be
taught the required skills to decorate your 20cm madeira cake. You will
proudly take home several jars of jam made with freshly delivered North
Norfolk strawberries. These will make a super gift. Julie Phillpot, owner
of ‘Plan to Cook’ will spend a day with you producing a three course
meal. Julie won best pudding for the Eastern Region on the ITV
programme ‘Britian’s Best Dish’ with her blueberry burst gateau. There
will be lots more taking place too!
There will be prizes awarded each day and having fun is compulsory!
Activity Organiser
:
Mrs Gibbs
Maximum cost per pupil
:
£45
Size of group
:
14
We ‘DIG’ Archaeology
Join in a really special opportunity to excavate archaeological test pits in
Reepham churchyard.
As part of the ‘Three Churches in One
Churchyard’ project, archaeologists have already been working to locate
Hackford Church, which once stood proudly next to Whitwell and
Reepham churches before the Great Fire of Reepham in 1543. The
archaeologists think they know where Hackford Church is but the
question is, can we prove it? Pupils from Reepham have been invited
to dig in the churchyard to find the church. This is a very rare
opportunity because excavation in churchyards is normally not allowed.
So for three days we will be exploring the location of Hackford Church
and digging test pits to prove its exact position. On day 4 we will be
heading off to the British Museum in London to look at some of the
famous archaeological discoveries from East Anglia and around the
world. We will be participating in a handling session when we will be
able to touch and hold
ancient artefacts that can
usually only be observed
behind glass. On day 5 we
will jump in the minibus and
visit some well known and
famous archaeological sites
in East Anglia to discover
where some of the artefacts
that we see at the British
Museum were actually found.
Get in touch with your past
with
WE
‘DIG’
ARCHAEOLOGY.
Activity Organiser
:
Mr Pittaccio
Maximum cost per pupil
:
£40
Size of group
:
12
The Thrilling and Ingenious Steampunk Experience
Calling our dashing inventors, artists and purveyors of all things bizarre
and extraordinary! If you love Science Fiction and tales of derring-do, if
you love fantastical machinery and ridiculous engineering, if you love
outrageous historical fashion… then our steampunk activity is for you!
The week will include a wide and varied range of activities, including:
the amazing art of steampunk: looking at some of the wonderful detailed
illustrations of steampunk machinery and costumes, and learning to
create your own fantastic steampunk stories: a day of storytelling and
sharing the films and novels that inspired the steampunk trend – Jules
Verne, H G Wells, Mary Shelley, Chris Riddell, Philip Reeve and Philip
Pullman to name but a few… : a day in London visiting the wonderful
Novelty Automation Arcade in Holborn, with its amazing arcade
machines such as The Small Hadron Collidor, the Auto-Frisk, and the
Instant Weight Loss Booth, and then enjoying the Energy Hall at the
Science Museum, and finding out all about James Watt, star steam
engineer, and Ada Lovelace, unsung heroine of the computer, and the
world’s first computer programmer (and yes, she was a girl!) : a day of
wonderful inventions, learning to build magnificent machines, with our
very own Scrapheap Challenge! And for the Grand Finale, a steampunk
costume parade, with portrait photographs, tea duelling (yes, really) and
Victorian games!
What are you waiting for? Don those goggles, fire up that engine,
sharpen that pencil and twirl your moustache – it’s Steampunk Time!
Activity Organiser
:
Mrs Fletcher
Maximum cost per pupil
:
£45
Size of group
:
30
Sailing
Sun, sea, sand……… sailing! Come and spend four days sailing off the
North Norfolk coast. Enjoy the beautiful scenery as you learn to sail with
Norfolk Etc – a sailing school based in Morston, North Norfolk.
Visit their website www.norfolketc.co.uk
If you have never sailed before then don’t worry – you can still apply for
this fantastic experience. Every day you will be given full instruction by
instructors, leading to RYA Level 1 qualification, so if you are a complete
beginner then come and try something new, come and get your feet wet
and get a qualification! Please note: due to times of high tide, we will be
running this activity at different times each day, early or late. Please also
remember to bring a packed lunch with drink.
If you would like any more information then visit the website or see
Mr Gibbs.
Activity leader
:
Mr Gibbs
Maximum cost per pupil
:
£210
Size of group
:
15
Project Wild Thing
If you love wildlife and being outdoors, then you should join this activity!
You will spend the week learning about wildlife in the local area. You will
learn identification and tracking skills for different animals. You will also
get to handle wild birds which we will capture, ring and release in our
school grounds. We may also have a falconer join us for a day so you
can see birds of prey up close and in action.
We will use different techniques to capture and identify mini-beasts
using field guides and apps. The ecologist, author and ex Reepham
High School pupil Patrick Barkham will be joining us to look at butterflies
in our wildflower meadow.
As part of the activity, we will spend one day at Pensthorpe Wildlife and
Gardens. Here, we will take part in pond dipping activities and we will
feed members of their collection of wild and captive birds. We will also
learn about their conservation work
and will meet one of their barn
owls. Accompanying us will be a
professional wildlife photographer
who will teach you how to take
amazing photographs of wildlife on
your phone or camera.
You will be taught how to start your
own nature blog, what sort of things
they should include and how to get
them noticed. Mrs Hookway will be
writing about this activity on her
nature blog, so you may even be featured in an issue of BBC Wildlife
Magazine. You can see what we got up to last year here:
http://wildlifelocalpatch.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/project-wild-thing-day1.html and here: http://wildlifelocalpatch.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/projectwild-thing-day-2-3.html.
So, if you have a passion for nature and want to learn more about it,
come and join us for a week of wildlife!
Activity leader
:
Mrs Hookway
Maximum cost per pupil
:
£25
Size of group
:
15
Dungeons & Dragons
(Role Play)
Create your own character; a fighter, a cleric, a magic user or a thief
and embark on an epic adventure under the watchful eye of the
Dungeon Master (Mr Derrett). Collect treasure and magical items, as
well as defeat a whole host of evil monsters on your route through the
darkest and most dangerous of dungeons.
Activity leader
:
Mr Derrett
Maximum cost per pupil
:
Free
Size of group
:
10
Fishing
We are very lucky to spend our time fishing at Reepham Fishery again
this year. It does not matter if you are a complete beginner or
experienced angler, a boy or a girl, this fishery suits everyone. For the
beginners we will have staff available to show you how to set up your
rod and get catching straight away. It would help if you have your own
tackle but it is not essential as the fishery staff are able to provide some
(please request in advance). For the experienced angler there is the
challenge to target your species or catch a personal best. In previous
years we have caught Carp up to 13lbs, Tench up to 3lbs, Roach, Rudd
and Orfe. There is never a quiet moment around the lake!
We will have three days to practise our skills and gain expert advice
from the Fishery staff, they will then organise a fishing match for us.
Our final morning will include prizes and trophies for the match winners,
biggest fish caught over the week and most improved angler.
A Junior Trout and Course Rod Fishing Licence will be required.
These are currently £5 and can be purchased from the Post Office,
either over the counter or online.
Activity leader
:
Mrs Ogden
Maximum cost per pupil
:
£50
Size of group
:
17
Adventure Week
Do you want to test yourself and push yourself to the limits? Are you
tough enough to complete this week? Have you a competitive
personality with a will to win? Can you stand the pace? Would you enjoy
going paintballing, tree top rope walking, mountain biking, karting and a
day at Pleasurewood Hills?
Then join us for an active week.
Activity leader
:
Mr Lockley
Maximum cost per pupil
:
£138
Size of group
:
50
Decopatch Design
A fab and funky paper craft that allows you to create personalised
objects using special paper and glue-varnish. Everyone will take home
an object of their choice and we will also complete a group project,
hopefully with an item of furniture. This year we are introducing new
craft activities. There will be opportunities to create lampshades and
padded notice boards. We will also have a trip to Norwich to visit a
fabric shop to purchase material and visit local antique/retro emporiums.
All in all a very creative experience.
Activity Leader
:
Mrs Welford & Mrs Barley
Maximum cost per pupil
:
£45
Size of group
:
20
London Visit
Come along to London and experience living in the big city.
We will travel to London on the train and stay at St Pauls Youth Hostel
in London. We will visit locations such as the Houses of Parliament,
HMS Belfast, Buckingham Palace, Spitalfield Market and we will also
take a “Jack the Ripper” Tour of the East End, eating at different venues
and soaking up the London atmosphere with a few museums thrown in
too. So if you fancy a few days away in London, why not join us?
Activity Leader
:
Mr Halls
Maximum cost per pupil
:
£205
Size of group
:
16
There are three girl places available on this trip.
It was offered to all pupils in Yr 9 earlier in the year because of the
necessity of booking the venue and paying an early deposit.
Animation
Everyone has enjoyed an animated film at some point in their life, where
the impossible is made to look possible! In five days we will not have
time to make a whole feature length film but we can create short
animated sequences that tell a story, are witty and are fun to watch.
All the materials and equipment will be provided by the school. What
you need to bring is your imagination and a willingness to work hard
and to try something new. There are many different ways of creating
images so you don’t need to be an amazing artist but we will need to
use cameras and computers for some stages of the work, so you should
be happy to work with technology.
Activity Leader
:
Miss C Geraghty
Maximum cost per pupil
:
£10
Size of group
:
12
Extreme Sport
Why not come and try your skills on the dry ski slope at Trowse and the
real snow in Milton Keynes? We will also be having a day Karting and
a day at Pleasurewood Hills to name a few.
So join me on the slopes for an Extreme week!
Activity leader
:
Mr Taylor
Maximum cost per pupil
:
£162
Size of group
:
25
This activity is already full. It was offered to all pupils in Yr 7, 8 & 9
earlier in the year because of the necessity of booking the venues and
paying an early deposit.
Tour de Norfolk
Why not join us for a tour around Norfolk.
Day 1 Monday 11th July - 09:00: Bike checks and practising riding in a group
(Reepham)11:00: Ride down Marriotts Way (Lenwade and back)12:30: Lunch13:30:
Practise setting up tents and labelling (Discussion of overnight equipment)
Day 2 Tuesday 12th July - 08:50: Bike checks and practice cycling in a group
10:00: Set off to Breck Farm. Overnight stay at Breck Farm Campsite
Lunch at Holt (30 minutes look round Holt)
Afternoon: Arrive at Breck Farm and set up camp. (Minibus delivery of bags and
tents) Sandy Hill Ln, Weybourne, Holt, NR25 6QL, Tel 01263 588236
Evening: Head down to the Bun Teas Cafe (Weybourne) for dinner on the bikes
and then back to the campsite for activities in the field.
Day 3 Wednesday 13th July - 09:30: Map read routes and have breakfast at
the Bun Teas Cafe (Weybourne) and pick up sandwiches for lunch (Bun Teas
provided).10:30: Walk to Sheringham along the coastal path13:00: Swim at
Spash14:30: Walk back to Sheringham16:30: Train back to Weybourne17:30:
Dinner at Bun Tea's18:30: Walk back to campsite19:00: Back at campsite
Day 4 Thursday 14th July - 8:50: Map read routes and have breakfast at the
Bun Teas Cafe (Weybourne) and pick up sandwiches for the return lunch (Bun
Teas provided).
9:30: Set off to RHSC. (Minibus collection of bags and tents)
10:44: Head back to RHSC
12:30: Lunch break – Holt
15:00: Arrive in RHSC
Day 5 Friday 15th July - 08:50: Map read routes
09:00: Ride the Swannington Loop (8 miles)
10:00: Visit Farm to Fork in Swannington
11:00: Cycle back to RHSC
12:00: Return to RHSC.
Requirements
Day Bag: All riders must have a road worthy, geared bike (not BMX) and a
recognised cycling helmet. Pupils without these will not be allowed to
ride. Packed lunch or money to buy lunch, helmet, water bottle, rain jacket, spare
inner tube and hopefully sun screen in a suitable backpack.
Activity Leader
:
Mr Villarde/Mr Crick
Maximum cost per pupil
:
£75
Size/age of group
:
16
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Take part in a variety of challenging and enjoyable activities including
trekking, swimming, dodgeball, orienteering and more!
Come prepared to be active!
Activity Leader
:
Mrs Lake/Miss Prosser
Maximum cost per pupil
:
£20
Size of group
:
15