Activity Details - High Storrs School

DEAR PARENT/CARER
WELCOME TO ACTIVITY DAY 2014.
THERE ARE LOTS OF ACTIVITIES FOR YOUR CHILD TO PARTICIPATE IN
ON FRIDAY 4 JULY 2014, PLEASE HELP THEM TO CHOOSE WISELY.
PLEASE NOTE THAT RAMADHAN WILL AFFECT SOME CHILDREN’S
CHOICES. ONLY FULLY COMPLETED AND SIGNED FORMS WILL BE
ACCEPTED.
YOUR CHILD WILL NEED TO HAND IN THE SIGNED CHOICE FORM NO
LATER THAN FRIDAY 4 APRIL 2014 TO STUDENT RECEPTION. AS SOON
AS THE FORM IS HANDED IN IT WILL BE PROCESSED. PLEASE MAKE
SURE YOUR CHILD FILLS IN 6 POSSIBLE CHOICES THAT THEY ARE
PREPARED TO DO. THEY WILL BE ALLOCATED ONE OF THEIR 6 CHOICES.
PLEASE NOTE THAT FINAL PAYMENT FOR THE CONFIRMED ACTIVITIES
WILL NEED TO BE MADE BY FRIDAY 16 MAY 2014 (YOUR CHILD WILL
BRING HOME A LETTER OF CONFIRMED ACTIVITIES).
PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME OF THE PRICES ARE APPROXIMATE. THIS IS
BECAUSE OF A POTENTIAL INCREASE IN TRAVEL FARES.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU COMPLETE YOUR PARENTAL PERMISSION SLIP
FOR OFFSITE VISITS WITH CONTACT DETAILS. IF YOUR CHILD IS
GOING ON AN OFFSITE ACTIVITY YOU WILL RECEIVE A LETTER
DETAILING THE SPECIFIC DESCRIPTION, ARRANGEMENTS AND
REQUIREMENTS.
PLEASE NOTE—IF YOU ARE IN THE CAST OF GREASE, THEN YOU WILL
NOT BE ABLE TO TAKE PART IN ACTIVITY DAY.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE.
MRS J MACKENZIE
Activity Number
1
AERIAL EXTREME & CURLING
Activity Details
In the morning you need to be up
for a challenge and be prepared to
climb like a mountaineer and fly
like an eagle!!
Aerial Extreme at Ice Sheffield is
an action packed urban high ropes
course designed to bring big thrill
action adventure to the inner-city.
It's compact, but fully loaded with 34 challenging obstacles. Aerial Extreme
is situated behind Ice Sheffield and just up the road from Meadowhall.
In the afternoon if you fancy being the next Olympic medallist like Eve
Muirhead or Dave Murdoch and trying your hand at curling at Ice Sheffield
then this is the opportunity for you! You will have a go at sliding the stones
across the ice and sweeping your team to victory by getting your stone
closest to the centre of the house.
You will make your own way there and back.
Packed lunch and warm clothes.
Cost: £21.00
Max 36 places
Lead Teachers:
Mr Griffiths, Mr Mallaband & Miss Diskin
Activity Number
2
ARCHERY
Activity Details
Fancy trying archery? Or had a go before and want to hone your skills?
We will teach you how to use a bow properly, first barebow and then with a
sight. Add in competitions, balloons and foam animals and you’ve got a day
to remember.
All equipment will be provided.
Necessary: sensible clothing and the ability to listen to and follow
instructions
No experience necessary. This activity is held on the school field.
Cost: £8.00
Max 16 places
Lead Teacher: Miss Brown
Activity Number
3
BEAUTY DAY
Activity Details
Question
What's better (and cheaper) than a day in the most
exclusive spa?
Answer
A fabulously relaxing day of pampering in Learning
Support!
Come and learn how to make the most of yourself and be prepared to dazzle!!
Bring your own lunch.
Included in the price is:
All skin treatments - including face packs, make up, nail treatment
including varnish, foot spa treatment, hair accessories including
bands, etc and for that extra bit of pampering — snack fruits and
drinks.
Cost: £12.50
Max 24 places
Lead Teacher: Mrs Millar
Activity Number
4
A BRITISH DAY OUT
Activity Details
Fancy a day of crafts, cake and a lunch time treat?
Well this trip is for you.
We will leave school at 9.00am and catch the bus to Ecclesall Road. We will
then go to the Botanical Gardens where we will have a short walk and do
some crafts outside.
Following this we will have Lunch at Fancie and take part in a cupcake
making workshop.
At the end of the day you will be free to return home with the cakes you have
decorated!
Cost: £12.50 (price includes lunch)
Max 20 places
Lead Teachers:
Mrs Featherstone & Mrs Heggs
Activity Number
5
CRIMINALS & CAVES
Activity Details
Come and explore the sinister and grim stories of
Nottingham's outlaws, and judge for yourself in
an actual courtroom whether the town's most
devious
really
deserved
their
gruesome
punishments.
In the morning we will be exploring the spine-chilling artefacts at the
Galleries of Justice Museum, the most haunted building in the UK! After
lunch we will walk over to the 'City of Caves' where you will be taken on a
journey under the cobbles of some of Nottingham’s most famous streets and
up through Drury Hill, which was the main street where the poorest residents
of Nottingham once lived in Nottingham’s smelliest slums. The cost for this
visit is £22.50, and will include mini bus travel and entry to both museums.
Cost: £22.50
Max 14 places
Lead Teachers:
Miss Baker
Activity Number
6
CYCLING IN THE DERWENT VALLEY
Activity Details
YOU MUST BE ABLE TO RIDE A BIKE TO DO THIS ONE!
You’ll be cycling approximately 6 - 10 miles around Ladybower,
Derwent and Howden out in the beautiful Peak District. Bikes will
be hired for you, and travel will be in the school minibus.
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We will be cycling as a team and there will be lots of breaks
for snacks.
The tour will be lead by Mr Gono and he has done this for
the past three years and is enjoyed by all who attend!
Cost: £14.00
Max 14 places
Lead Teachers:
Mr Gono & Mr Davies
Activity Number
7
DAY OF DANCE
Activity Details
Take part in a fun day of dance, try your hand at four totally different dance
styles all in one day. You will have a taster session in ballet, cheerleading,
jazz and cultural dance over the course of the day.
Cost: NO CHARGE
Max 20 places
Lead Teacher:
Ms Haslam
Activity Number
8
DAY OUT TO LOVELY LIVERPOOL
Activity Details
Getting into Liverpool for around 10:30am, we shall have a stroll down
through the vibrant city of Liverpool towards the Liverpool Albert Docks.
En route, we shall see and discuss some of the most interesting historical
facts about the city and its buildings such as the Liver Buildings, Saint
George’s Hall and the Liverpool Town Hall.
Upon arrival at the Docks, we shall explore both the new Liverpool Museum
and the Liverpool Tate Gallery.
After lunch, we shall make our way to the newly developed Liverpool 1
shopping complex. You will have a little bit of free time to have a look
around some of the stores as well as enjoy some of the amazing viewpoints
of around the city.
We will be aiming to get back into Sheffield for around 5:30pm.
Cost £16.50
Please note that this is an approximate price due to the possible increase in rail fare
Max 20 places
Lead Teachers:
Mr O’Connor & Mrs Hetherington
Activity Number
9
FILM 2014
Activity Details
For all you movie buffs out there 
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Do you want to watch the latest blockbuster movie at the cinema?
Do you want to find out what it is like to go backstage and take a tour
around the whole cinema including the projection room where the film is
played?
Do you want to test your movie knowledge against other teams to win
prizes?
Need I say more, this is the one for YOU!
Cost: £8.00
Max 24 places
Lead Teachers: Ms Ho & Miss Davison
Activity Number
10
FOOTBALL FOCUS
Activity Details
Don’t choose this unless you love the game and will be glued to the World
Cup! During the day you’ll be practising your skills-analysis of the game,
tactics both on and off the field and personal fitness. We’ve got a host of
skilled coaches for you to work with in preparation for our very own World
Cup knockout.
Cost: £3.00
Max 36 places
Lead Teachers: Mr Pace & Mr Joy
Activity Number
11
FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE
Activity Details
Come and join us and learn how to speak Russian and read and write using
the Russian alphabet-it's nothing like English and more like a secret code!
Learn fascinating facts about Russian life, sport and culture. We'll also be
making Russian blini (pancakes русские блины) with a variety of toppings
and other Russian delicacies.
Cost: £3.50
Max 24 places
Lead Teachers: Miss Young & Mrs Newman
Activity Number
12
GOLF DAY
Activity Details
Come and learn the game or improve your existing skills! Open to
absolute beginners and those who have played before.
We will be travelling to Renishaw Golf Club together where you will
be coached by the Golf Development Officer, Mr Bennehan & Miss
Shacklock.
All equipment is provided. You will need to take a packed lunch.
Cost: £14.00
Max 15 places
Lead Teachers: Mr Bennehan & Miss Shacklock
Activity Number
13
HILLSBOROUGH EXPERIENCE
Activity Details
If you can swim and fancy having a go at trampolining, spinning
and the fitness experience at Hillsborough Leisure Centre – then
come and join us for the day.
You must be able to swim to take
part in this activity
You’ll spend the day having a wet but fun time!
Cost: £10.50
Max 36 places
Lead Teachers:
Miss Ferrier, Mr Parker & Miss O’Daly
Activity Number
14
INDEPENDENCE DAY
Activity Details
Want to take part in a Stars & Stripes Day?
4th July just happens to be American Independence Day so we thought we’d
celebrate by watching Independence Day, make American memorabilia and
then go to Uncle Sam’s to have an American meal.
Cost: £12.00
Max 12 places
Lead Teachers:
Mrs Downing & Ms Manaton
Activity Number
15
LASER & PUTT
Activity Details
Two games of Laser Quest & two games of Crazy Golf!
The ultimate sci-fi action adventure for
all ages. You will love the adrenaline
pumping exhilaration of stalking your
opponents and unleashing a searing
volley of laser fire in the battle zone of
the 21st century.
Traditional golf etiquette has no place
here so leave your plus fours and rules
at the door.
Set amidst a tropical
paradise, this is golf as you've never seen it before. Surrounded
by tiki huts, palm trees and exotic plants, Paradise Island creates a
fun atmosphere for everyone to enjoy.
Come along and challenge yourself and your friends.
There's only one thing to remember; it's not the taking part that
counts... it's the winning!
Cost: £13.00 plus bus / tram fares
Max 24 places
Lead Teachers:
Miss Simpson
Activity Number
16
MARVEL - OUS SUPERHERO DAY
Activity Details
Do you aspire to be a Superhero?
Do you feel like you already are one??
Do you envy the superpowers of others??
Then come along to Superhero Day with Mrs Williamson! You’ll spend the
day playing games, designing your very own Superhero (or baddie!), writing
a short, inspiring script for your Superhero or a comic adventure. We might
even act out a scene and film it…
The best Superhero/baddie and script will win awesome prizes!
We’ll also watch a Superhero movie, or 2 with a few nibbles.
It will be a Marvel-ous day…
Cost: NO CHARGE
Max 24 places
Lead Teachers:
Mrs Williamson & Mrs Campbell
Dear Student,
Please fill this form in properly. As soon as I get the forms handed in I start
to put people into activities - so don’t delay. If you don’t fill something in I’ll
put you into an activity.
Make sure: 
Your full name and tutor group is on it
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You have put down 6 choices you are prepared to do
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If you want me to try and put you with a friend - I can’t say for
sure that this will happen, but please complete the table properly
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Hand it in as soon as possible to Student Reception
IF YOU DO NOT DO THE ABOVE 6 THINGS THEN IT WILL COME BACK
TO YOU AND I WILL THEN PUT IT TO THE BOTTOM OF MY PILE.
Dear Parent/Carer
There are a lot of choices to look at - please help your child to make
sensible choices. As there are 720 pupils to allocate to these activities I
cannot change their choices. I will do my best to make sure they are with
someone they know - this could be their nominated friend or someone
from their tutor group or house, but I am sure you appreciate how difficult
it will be to make sure all 720 are going to be happy! We have a lot of
new experiences on offer so it is important they are aware of what could
be involved - your help in this is much appreciated.
REMEMBER PUPILS, YOU CAN ALWAYS ASK THE LEAD TEACHERS
ABOUT THE ACTIVITY THEY ARE ORGANISING
DON’T FORGET—THE DEADLINE IS FRIDAY 4 APRIL 2014
As so many of the activities offered in the booklet are off site, please could you complete
the permission slip below. It is most important that you tell us about any medical issues
your child might have, and include as many emergency contact details as you can.
If your child is involved with an activity involving swimming you will have to complete a
more detailed permission form for the Local Education Authority.
Please note that all off site activities are covered by the Local Education Authority Policy,
if you would like to know what that covers please contact the Finance Office at school.
You will receive confirmation as to which activity your child is participating in together with
specific details about travel arrangements where relevant.
Activity Day Permission Slip – PLEASE RETURN TO STUDENT RECEPTION
I give permission for my child to participate in off-site activities as part of the High Storrs
Activity day programme. I am aware that it is my child’s responsibility to communicate
details with me about the appropriate activity via letter when required. I also agree to pay
the costs of the activity my child will do on Friday 4th July 2014.
Student Name, Form & Year: ______________________________________________
Medical information:
Please provide any relevant information regarding your child that may be required by staff
at off-site activities
Parent / Carer Signature: _________________________________________________
Parent / Carer Name: _____________________________________________________
Emergency contact numbers: _____________________________________________
Please include another contact to yourself: __________________________________
Relevant medical information:
Activity Number
17
NATIONAL MEDIA MUSEUM
Activity Details
Come and explore 9 floors of galleries covering the internet, social media, an
interactive TV experience, an animation gallery and so much
more:
Games Lounge
play original arcade games (10p-50p per game)
See a 3D film on Yorkshire’s biggest
screen!
BFI Mediatheque—films and TV programmes from the BFI
National Archive.
Kodak Gallery—the history of popular photography
Cost: £16.50
Max 49 places
Lead Teachers:
Mrs Wright & Mr Hughes
Activity Number
18
NUCLEAR PHYSICS DAY
Activity Details
Would you like to learn about the world of tiny particles? This is the day for
you! In this activity we will look at what the universe is made up of, what the
Large Hadron Collider is for and introduce some of the theories that
underpin Physics & Chemistry.
If you are a fan of the Big Bang Theory and want to
know more about Physics, this is the day for you.
We’ll also be watching videos, making posters and
model making.
This activity is held in school.
Cost: NO CHARGE
Max 28 places
Lead Teachers:
Mrs James
Activity Number
19
OUTDOOR CHALLENGE
Activity Details
If you want a laugh and don’t mind getting wet and quite possibly muddy
then spend the day with us. We’ll be setting you challenges, introduce you
to the fine sport of weaselling and doing a spot of stream paddling. We’ll be
going out into Derbyshire, having a picnic, eating ice cream.
Cost: NO CHARGE (except bus fares)
Max 24 places
Lead Teachers:
Mr Morgan, Mrs Vaughan & Mr Hart
Activity Number
20
PLANET POT
Activity Details
Come and decorate your own pottery in a fun and relaxed way.
You will spend the day designing, painting and firing your own
individual pot at the Planet Pot Café.
Cost: £18.00
Max 24 places
Lead Teachers:
Mrs Pike & Ms Dewis
Activity Number
21
SELF PORTRAIT
Activity Details
Put yourself on canvas. A whole day to learn how to draw and then paint
your own image and end up with a painting of yourself on canvas. Hang it
on your bedroom wall or give it to your Nan.
Learn to capture your own likeness.
Cost: £5.50
Max 14 places
Lead Teachers:
Ms Kalmar
Activity Number
22
SKATING & BOWLING
Activity Details
By the end of this activity you will have learnt how to skate,
practised your new skills and have had
two games of bowling.
We will be spending the morning
skating and then off to Hollywood Bowl
to play a game or two of ten pin
bowling.
Location: Ice Sheffield and Hollywood Bowl
Cost: £11.50
Max 36 places
Lead Teachers:
Mr Lockwood
Activity Number
23
SNOW FUN
Activity Details
Play in the snow at the fantastic
―Chill Factor-e‖ in Manchester. The programme will be to
travel by minibus to the superb indoor venue where you
will get ready for two hours of snow fun on the fantastic
indoor snow slope.
Snow fun includes:
Tubing - ride the bumps of the Tubing lanes in huge rubber rings. Dare you
ask to be spun around as you whizz down the slope?
Snow & Ice Luge – Going for gold as you scream down the twists and turns
of the slide built entirely from snow.
Crazy Sledging - there's three to choose from. Race each other on the
sledges; build your speed with the nippy zipper or try dodging and weaving
with the carver.
Essentials: You must have suitable clothing (warm) including gloves for
the snow park.
We anticipate a departure no earlier than 8.15am and would hope to return
by 3pm.
Cost: £22.00
Max 15 places
Lead Teachers:
Ms Tiffin
Activity Number
24
SQUASH & TENNIS
Activity Details
This activity is open for all from absolute beginners to those of you with
some experience. You will learn the basics of squash and tennis with
coaches. You’ll play some games and meet a Guinness Book of Records
holder for the longest game of squash ever.
You may also meet The World’s leading squash player – Nick Matthews – an
ex High Storrs pupil.
Location: Hallamshire Squash and Tennis Club
Lunch arrangements:
Packed lunches and drinks.
Special Requirements:
Non-marking trainers with PE kit.
Students make their own way to the club and home at the end of the day.
Cost: £11.50
Max 24 places
Lead Teachers:
Mr Akram
Activity Number
25
STAN LEE FOR THE DAY
Activity Details
With great power comes great responsibility...
When writer editor Stan Lee worked with writer artist Steve Ditko,
Spiderman
was
the
result
–
arguably one of the greatest comic
book creations of them all!
This activity will involve analysing some
of the greatest comic book creations
ever conceived and then using that
knowledge to draw / create original
heroes (and villains) and write a
believable back-story, explaining how
their superpowers were acquired and
what would be done with them...
The day should be practical, interesting and will
feature numerous film clips and examples of comic
books.
Cost: NO CHARGE
Max 20 places
Lead Teachers:
Mr Simm
Activity Number
26
TASTE OF ROWING
Activity Details
Ever watched the Oxford and Cambridge boat race, or seen GB rowers bring
home Gold at the Olympics, and wondered if you’ve got what it takes?
Rowing is an exciting and demanding sport and this day will give you a taste
of the fun as well as high quality tuition from experienced coaches from City
of Sheffield Rowing Club.
To participate in this session pupils MUST be able to swim at
least 100m in light clothes.
The day will be split into three sessions: an introduction to rowing technique
and two sessions in the racing boats on water with experienced rowers!
Students will need to wear their PE kit, will need plenty of drinks, a packed
lunch and snacks, a spare change of clothes, waterproofs and sun cream.
Students will get the most from this day if they are fit, energetic and
enthusiastic! No previous experience is necessary.
Location: Dam Flask Reservoir, minibus is provided.
Cost: £12.00
Max 10 places
Lead Teachers:
Mr Wells
Activity Number
27
THEATRE OF DREAMS
Activity Details
You don’t have to be a fan of Manchester United to enjoy this day out.
Come and have a tour of the famous Old Trafford ground, visit their museum
of trophies – far too many to mention!
You'll also be visiting the National Museum of Football where there is chance
for you to practise some of your skills and learn about the beautiful game!
Cost: £15.00
Max 49 places
Lead Teachers:
Mr J Hogan
Activity Number
28
TRASH TO TREASURE
Activity Details
Are you creative? Do you like to play? If so come and join us for a fun day of
craft activities.
Recycling is the aim of the game! – that way we can keep the cost down and
do our bit for the environment at the same time.
We will make a variety of things including Fridge magnets, Jewellery and
decorated cans and tiles.
There is a minimal charge of £2 which will cover all the resources you will
need as well as drinks.
The activity will take place in Learning Support and we will look forward to
seeing you there.
Cost: £2.00
Max 20 places
Lead Teachers:
Ms Lee & Miss Manson
Activity Number
29
TREASURE TRAIL
Activity Details
You’ll be out of school enjoying our local surroundings, solving clues to find
the treasure. Of course you must like ice cream and chip butties (please
bring your spending money for these) for this activity because we definitely
have to break our walk by visiting cafes on the way!
We’ll also be finding the local alpacas and other wildlife as we go on our trip
into the countryside.
Cost: No Charge
Max 24 places
Lead Teachers:
Mrs Dobson & Miss Johnson
Activity Number
30
TWYCROSS ZOO
Activity Details
Do you fancy yourself as the next David Attenborough or Mikaela Strachan?
Why not come with us to meet the animals at Twycross Zoo. The zoo is
home to a range of animals including elephants, gorillas, snow leopards and
sea lions. Twycross specialises in primates and so you can expect to see a
lot of your biological relations and how biologists are trying to conserve
them. You will be able to wander around the zoo with your friends or on your
own, so you choose what you see. You will know where a teacher is at all
times should you need help. You will not be allowed to touch the animals,
but you can challenge your artistic skills and photograph (or draw) them as
much as you like. The trip will last all day and you will need a packed lunch
or money to buy food. The coach trip is about 1 ½ hours each way.
Students tell us they have a fantastic time on this trip and some have been
more than once so it must be good!! So go on write the zoo down as one of
your choices and we will see you there.
Cost: £16.50
Max 49 places
Lead Teachers:
Mrs Fletcher, Mrs Stevenson, Mr Kettle & Mrs Richards-Garnar
Activity Number
31
WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE
Activity Details
Fire-lighting, den-building, game-playing, wood-chopping, branch-sawing,
bread-making, cooking, hot chocolate drinking...
Spend a day doing all this and more in Whiteley Woods.
Prepare to get muddy and have lots of outdoor fun.
Cost: £15.00
Max 24 places
Lead Teachers:
Mrs Fisher, Mr Hutchinson & Mr S Wells
Activity Number
32
WILDLIFE PHOTO FUN
Activity Details
Do you enjoy photography? Would you enjoy a day out learning new
skills and having the opportunity to take some really great photographs of
animals in their natural environment? Do you fancy getting hands on with
an iguana? A kangaroo? Or even a meerkat? If so, then this could be
the trip for you.
All you need is a keen eye and a digital camera. We will make our way
via minibus to Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster where we will explore
the grounds and encounter as many different types of animals, birds and
insects that we can. We will take every opportunity to capture these
animals and look at ways of maximising light conditions, perfecting
composition and maximising the most
of the many effects your camera will
have.
We will meet in school at 9.00am and
travel by minibus, we will return to
school by 4.00pm.
You will need a packed lunch and a
camera (camera phones not suitable) of
your own.
Cost: £18.00
Max 14 places
Lead Teachers:
Miss Fellows, Mr C Perkins & Ms H White
Activity Number
33
YORK DUNGEONS
Activity Details
Are you prepared to be a little bit scared?
We will meet at Sheffield Train Station and arrive in York around 10am.
Walking into the city we will stop for brunch (bring this with you!)
We will then take a tour into the gruesome past of York. Inside the Dungeon
you will meet some of York’s most horrible villains (Dick Turpin, Guy Fawkes,
Eric Bloodaxe and The Torturer to name a few!)
Following your experience in the Dungeon we will take a walk around the
historic city guided by actors from the Dungeon recounting tales of the
streets of York.
We will then stop for a late lunch (bring this too) and a little free time before
heading home.
Cost: £21.50
Please note that this is an approximate price due to the possible increase in rail fare
Max 21 places
Lead Teachers:
Mrs Smith, Miss Cooney & Mrs A Johnson