Activities Days 2022
We are very pleased to be offering Activities Days to all students in Year 7 to 9 at the end of the Summer Term 2022. We have tried hard to organise a variety of activities to suit all interests and budgets; these can be found, together with their associated cost, below.
Activities days: Wednesday 20th July to Friday 22nd July 2022
Please be aware Activities Days take place within term time and normal attendance rules apply. 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.
Activities days: Wednesday 20th July to Friday 22nd July 2022
Please be aware Activities Days take place within term time and normal attendance rules apply. 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.
How to Submit Your Choices
Once you have decided on your top activity choices, fill in the google form questionnaire which will be emailed to parents on Thursday 17th February.
Students are required to make 4 activity choices, in order of preference. Please be aware it may not be possible to give all students their top choices, but we will try to do so. Each activity will run for the full 3 days with no changing or swapping.
Parents must have completed their online application by: Wednesday 2nd March 2022
Students are required to make 4 activity choices, in order of preference. Please be aware it may not be possible to give all students their top choices, but we will try to do so. Each activity will run for the full 3 days with no changing or swapping.
Parents must have completed their online application by: Wednesday 2nd March 2022
Activities
See the range of activities below to find out what is on offer this year, how many students can attend, who the lead teacher is and how much it will cost.
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Surfing
Surfing instruction at Polzeath with professional instructors from the company ‘Surfs Up’ as well as a session at 'Retallack Aqua Park'. We 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 Powell Cost: £144 |
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Duke of Edinburgh Award Training and Qualifying Expedition
Year 9 students working towards the Duke of Edinburgh bronze award must select this activity. Day 1 will give them the chance to do some expedition and camping skills training. They will then undertake a 2 day, 1 night qualifying expedition on coastal and woodland footpaths, roads and tracks in the local area. This will then complete the expedition section of their Bronze Award. Parents will be informed as to whether you have been allocated a place on this activity. If you have, you will need to select this as your first choice, and leave all other choices blank. No. of pupils: 49 Leader: Mr Gilbert Cost: £10 |
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A Walk on the Wild Side
Three days exploring the world of animals. Paignton Zoo: With over 2,000 animals across 80 acres – you’re in for a really wild time at Paignton Zoo. Get up close to some of the animal wonders of the world across specially designed habitats - from the savannah to the wetlands and the tropical forest. http://www.paigntonzoo.org.uk The National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth: Discover an underwater world starting with the largest native exhibition in the UK that explores the fish you’ve heard of and the many more mysterious animals that live on our doorstep under the sea. http://www.national-aquarium.co.uk Crealy Adventure Park: Crealy Adventure Park & Resort is Southwest England's largest family Theme Park attraction and is home to over 60 rides, attractions, live shows and a zoo. www.crealy.co.uk No. of pupils: 90 Leader: Mrs Masters and Mrs Pollington Cost: £60 |
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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 Woodlands Theme Park: Have a blast at the largest theme park in Devon. Enjoy the largest indoor play area in the south west, amazing water slides, a zoo farm and loads more!one of the largest and best indoor play areas in https://www.woodlandspark.com/ 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 not that this activity will arrive back at college @ 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 Cost: £130 |
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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: Mrs Clarke Cost: Free |
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Radical Robots
Sign up to this activity and experience the magic of the Raspberry Pi! Not only will you receive your own Raspberry Pi computer, you will also learn how it can be programmed to power and control a robotic car, which can sense the world around it! So if you love programming and creating robots, then this is the activity for you! No. of pupils: 20 Leader: Mr Wickins Cost: £45 |
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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: 45 Leader: Mrs Bennett Cost: £82 |
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London Arts Residential Experience
Three exciting days exploring London, the package includes: · Two nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation in a central London hostel (multi-bedded rooms) · 2 Packed lunches · 2 Evening meals at The Hard Rock Café and Planet Hollywood · The London Eye & London Dungeons · Theatre Show – At present we are being quoted for west end musical, tickets for this show will be subject to availability. · Tate Gallery · Guided Street Art Tour including art by Banksy and Invader · We also hope to give time to do some shopping and soak up the atmosphere. No. of pupils: 30 Leader: Mrs Roberts Cost: £380 |
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Football, Rounders and Ultimate Frisbee
Your teachers are now your coaches, your friends are now your team mates, 4 teams go head-to-head in 3 different sports for points, pride and glory! Face off in Football, Rounders and Ultimate Frisbee for the chance to call yourself champions! No. of pupils: 40 Leader: Mr Cullen Cost: Free |
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Back to Basics Survival Academy
Exciting outdoor activities at the Sid Vale Scout Centre on Salcombe Hill. To include archery, climbing, tent and shelter building, camp cooking, craft projects and much more. Learn new skills or build on existing ones. All activities organised by a friendly group of volunteers from the Scout Group. Students will meet at the College each day to make our way up to the Scout field together. No. of pupils: 30 Leader: Mrs Hassan Cost: £30 |
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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 and Mr Walshaw Cost: £30 |
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Cookery
See how fabulous food can be with three days of cooking, eating and talking about food. We will be making, tasting and watching masterclasses in cookery and even have a trip to the seaside for an exciting lunch. You must be prepared to bring ingredients each day and there might be a small charge for the lunch trip. All you need is enthusiasm and a healthy appetite! No. of pupils: 15 Leader: Mrs Vanden Cost: Small fee as stated above |
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. All students must make Four appropriate choices that they really would like to do. Not everyone will get their first choice, so please make sure you choose wisely!
2. You MUST have your parent or guardian’s permission to take part in your chosen activity. When activity groups have been allocated parents/guardians must sign a form to show that they agree with your choice and that they are happy to pay the cost in full and on time.
3. Do not bring any money at this stage. When you have been accepted onto an activity, the leader will inform you about the collection of money.
4. Choices must be submitted by Wednesday 2nd March 2022 AT THE LATEST. students will be assigned to their activites as soon as possible.
5. Where activities are over-subscribed, every effort will be made to ensure each student has one of their four choices. In the unlikely event that a student is unable to have any one of their four choices, a suitable alternative will be found. It is possible that if an activity is under-subscribed may not run.
6. It will not be possible to change activities once they have been allocated.
2. You MUST have your parent or guardian’s permission to take part in your chosen activity. When activity groups have been allocated parents/guardians must sign a form to show that they agree with your choice and that they are happy to pay the cost in full and on time.
3. Do not bring any money at this stage. When you have been accepted onto an activity, the leader will inform you about the collection of money.
4. Choices must be submitted by Wednesday 2nd March 2022 AT THE LATEST. students will be assigned to their activites as soon as possible.
5. Where activities are over-subscribed, every effort will be made to ensure each student has one of their four choices. In the unlikely event that a student is unable to have any one of their four choices, a suitable alternative will be found. It is possible that if an activity is under-subscribed may not run.
6. It will not be possible to change activities once they have been allocated.
