THE AXE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE. ACTIVITY DAYS PROGRAMME OF EVENTS 22 and 23 July 2013

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1 THE AXE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE ACTIVITY DAYS PROGRAMME OF EVENTS 22 and 23 July 2013

2 Introduction We are delighted to present this year s Activity Days programme for 22 and 23 July. Activity Days are designed to provide all students with exciting opportunities to try something new and have lots of fun. It is a great way to celebrate the end of the year. Activity Days are also about having experiences with students from other year groups and spending time with staff members that you may not have worked with before. There is a fantastic range of activities on offer this year, covering cultural, sporting, creative and scientific events. We hope there is something here for everyone s taste. We have also included activities to suit different budgets and in every case we have worked hard to provide the cheapest deal we can. Booking System Students and parent / carers are asked to complete and return the attached booking form to reception by Wednesday 22 May. On the booking form you are asked to provide a first, second and third choice. We cannot guarantee students their first choice so it is essential that a second/third choice is added. No priority is given to early returns, although it is important that everyone makes a return by Wednesday 22 May. Where an activity is oversubscribed we will draw lots to allocate places. We will confirm which activity/activities you have been allocated by Friday 7 June (and letters with further details of that activity will follow). Payment System All payments are due by Monday 1 July. Please submit a cheque to Devon County Council in an envelope with your child s name and the activity clearly printed on the envelope. SOE3 forms must also be completed and returned with payment. Without these students will not be able to take part in activities. Financial Assistance The can provide limited financial assistance to families experiencing financial hardship. If you would like to find out more please contact Mrs Lowe (via Reception ) for further information.

3 Activity Name and Number Description Number of Places Available Cost Transport Arrangements Location of Venue Notes 1. Haven Bank Outdoor Education Centre Water Based Activities Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre is part of Devon Youth Service. The Centre is non-residential and is situated in the city of Exeter by the River Exe and Exeter Canal. The Centre has purpose built converted waterfront premises, with heated changing rooms, toilets, showers, a classroom, and extensive stores and outside areas. 2 Groups of 12 students Group A: 10.00am to 12 Noon - Raft Build, 1.00pm to 3.00pm Team Build Group A: 10.00am to 12 Noon Kayak, 1.00pm to 3.00pm - Bell Boat Group B: 10.00am to 12 Noon Team Build, 1.00pm to 3.00pm - Raft Build This includes entrance fees and transport Meet at Bus Park 8.30am Return to Bus Park 4.15pm Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre 61 Haven Road Exeter Devon EX2 8DP Same bus to be used for this trip and trip No 2 Group B: 10.00am to 12 Noon - Bell Boat, 1.00pm to 3.00pm Kayak 2. Pyramid Swimming Pool/ DrySki Slopes The Pyramid Swimming & Leisure Centre is managed by Parkwood Leisure.Gym and houses a 6 lane, 25 metre pool. 2 hour swimming session (10.00am to 12 Noon) Lunch and walk to Dry Ski Slopes This includes all entrance fees, ski coach fees and transport Meet at Bus Park at 8.30am. Return to Bus Park 4.15pm Pyramid Swimming Pool Exeter and Exeter Dry Ski Slope Clifton Hill Exeter Devon Same bus to be used for this trip and trip No 1 We will need to walk from Pyramid Swimming Pool to Dry Ski Slopes which should take about 10 minutes The Exeter & District Dry Ski Slope provides a realistic simulation of snow. For beginners it is an ideal way to learn basic techniques and for more experienced skiers it provides an opportunity to improve skills. There is a separate nursery slope for beginners and a tow on the main slope. 2 hours skiing to include: 1 hour instruction and 1 hour Skiing (1.00pm to 3.00pm) Same as above

4 3. Skateboarding/ Scootering Workshops The Unit Skatepark is a massive indoor skatepark with hips, minis, quarters, grind boxes and on site Coaches. Skate, scoot and shred the ramps in the indoor skate park This includes entrance fees and transport Meet at Bus Park at 9.00am Return to at approx. 5.00pm The Unit Skatepark Launceston PL15 7PF Same as above 4. Surf s Up 2013 Widemouth Bay is a beautiful beach and an ideal place to learn to surf or improve your skills. You will be given the opportunity to experience the amazing sport within incredible scenery, with qualified Instructors. Surf lessons at Widemouth Bay and overnight stay at Campsite. Surf lessons at Widemouth Bay This includes all activities, overnight camp, food and transport Further details to follow Widemouth Bay Cornwall All students must be able to swim at least 50 m and be water confident 5. Murder Mystery Day/ Activity Day at Weycroft Hall Axminster Weycroft Hall is part of an old Manor House. It is surrounded by three acres of formal grounds and a further eighty acres of meadows and woodland, with a river. Using your powers of deduction, you will solve a murder mystery in Weycroft Hall. You will be in the grounds of the Hall, trying your hand at archery, raft building, lazer quest and woodland survival skills Meet at the front entrance at 9.00am. We should return at Approx. 4.00pm Weycroft Hall Axminster Students and staff will be walking from the to Weycroft Hall using mainly off road tracks and cycle paths

5 6. Axe Estuary Wetlands The Axe Estuary Wetlands is the name for the Council-managed marshes that lie to the West of the River Axe, between Seaton and Colyford. Seaton Marshes and Colyford Common were joined by Black Hole Marsh and Stafford Marsh in Together they provide a rich mosaic of habitats that are a haven for wildlife; and with five hides, two viewing platforms, two pond dipping platforms and around 3km of paths, it is an ideal venue for this great activity! Day 1 Orienteering/Treasure Hunt activity, kick sampling in Stafford Brook, Natural Crafts, Mini raft challenge, set mammal traps. Day 2 Bird watching, stalking games, animal signs, fire lighting challenge, damper cooking and team wild games to cover transport costs Meet at Bus Park at 9.00am, back to Bus Park by 3.30pm Axe Estuary Wetlands Seaton Binoculars needed for Day 2 7. Coastal Walks Lyme to Seaton and Seaton to Branscombe Join members of staff for a walk along the picturesque Jurassic coast. Walking will start in Lyme Regis on the first day and end in Seaton; and then start in Seaton and finish in Branscombe on the second day. Coach to Lyme Regis, then walking from there to Seaton, coach back to Axminster Meet in Seaton, then walk to Branscombe to cover transport costs Meet at Bus Park at 9.00am, back to Bus Park by 3.30pm (day 1 only) Day 2 you will need to make arrangements to be dropped off in Seaton and picked up in Branscombe (times to be arranged) 8. Spirit of Adventure Spirit of Adventure offer a wide range of adventure and activity holidays, courses and training from their base in the heart of Dartmoor National Park in Devon. Day on the Rock The Dewerstone, Nr Shaugh Prior Dartmoor to include transport and activity costs Meet at Bus Park at 9.00am and return to Bus Park at approx. 5.00pm Dewerstone, Nr. Shaugh Prior and Alderlake, Okehampton Day on the Water based at Alder Lake, Nr Okehampton

6 9. Crealy Paintballing/Woodlands Family Theme Park Adrenalin Games Paintball Exeter (Crealy) is the number one paintball site in Devon offering an exciting alternative day out for groups. Adrenalin Games Paintball UK continuously develops new and thrilling paintball games, scenarios and paintball combat areas to ensure they remain the number one paintball venue in Devon. It is set in the stunning Exeter countryside with seven diverse paintball games zones. If you are looking for an exciting and unique activity, then look no further. You will spend from 10.00am Until 2.30pm using the seven Paintballing game zones. You will spend a whole day at Woodlands trying out as many of the rides and activities on offer this includes game/ entrance fees 200 paintballs and transport Meet at the Bus Park at 8.45am and return at approx. 3.30pm Crealy Paintballing, Exeter and Woodlands Family Theme Park, Dartmouth Woodlands Family Theme Park provides a whole day of activities for all ages. It has incredible indoor centres, outdoor adventure areas, zoo/farm and falconry centre and is set in the most beautiful woodland surroundings! All weather fun guaranteed! 10. Rock School If you would like to be in a band, write your own songs either record them or perform them then join us! A number of workshops will be included. Playing music, writing songs, recording and/or performing based activity Axe Valley Community As above 11. Posh Picnics Creating and eating a variety of different foods suitable for a picnic Making a selection of food that could be eaten at a picnic (morning only) based activity Axe Valley Community This event is 1 ½ days only Day 1 will start at 8.50am and finish at 1.10pm. Day 2 is a full day 8.50am to 3.20pm As above, but in the afternoon, weather permitting, we will have our picnic on the school field

7 12. Tie Dye Workshops/Bag Making Workshop Add a touch of colour to your wardrobe by tie dying some of your clothes and/or design and create a bag of your choice! You will learn how to tie dye your fabrics and/or create and design your own bag. As above based activity Axe Valley Community 13. RAF/Haldon Hill Cycling Be put through your paces with the RAF personal development training programme and build up your confidence with team building activities here at the college. Be coached in the art of cycling off-road in the beautiful surroundings of Haldon Hill Forest. RAF team building/personal Development activities. Cycling at Haldon Forest to include cycle/helmet hire, cycle coach fees and transport RAF activity FREE based activity for first day Day 2 Meet at Bus Park at 9.00am and return to Bus Park at approx. 3.30pm Axe Valley Community and Haldon Hill Forest Exeter 14. English Creative Writing Workshop Join Mrs Emma Carroll (who is a published Author), Miss Mandy and Miss Martin in a creative writing workshop, where you will receive top tips and ideas to enhance your creative writing abilities. Just think you could be the next J K Rowling! Creative Writing Workshop As above 20 FREE based activity Axe Valley Community 15. MADD Workshop Join the MaKe tutors, Sophy and Kat to create a play which will be performed at the end of Day 2. Working with the title 'Nothing's Gonna Bring me Down' and using the song 'Pencil full of Lead' as inspiration. The play may include song, dance and prop making, it's up to you! Come and have fun being creative. Drama Workshop As above based activity Axe Valley Community

8 16. Science Day Rocket Experiments/Forensics Design and launch your own rocket. There will be prizes for the best design and the furthest travelled. You can also try your hand at forensics solving a murder by scientific processes! You can do both activities or just one over the two days the choice is yours! You can either: design and launch your rocket or solve a murder! As above based activity Axe Valley Community 17. CERN An exciting opportunity to visit the European Centre for Nuclear Research and learn about the Hadron Collider. 3 Day Trip Sunday 21 July to Tuesday 23 July TRIP FULL CERN Geneva Switzerland 18. Paris Trip Join us on a coach trip to Disneyland, Paris. You will also visit the Eiffel Tower and, if time allows, you will take in a River cruise on the Seine. 3 Day Trip Sunday 21 July to Tuesday 23 July TRIP FULL Paris, France 19. Austria Trip How about travelling by coach to Zell am Sell to experience: walking, mountain biking, kayaking, summer tobogganing, bowling, a trip to the Kaprun Glacier and an overnight stay at the Trauneralm an alpine mountain hotel. In addition, you will be able to swim every day in the open air pool and this includes full board accommodation. 7 Day Trip Wednesday 17 July to Tuesday 23 July 10 places available Zell am See, Austria

9 CUT HERE. Activity Days - Booking Form Name: Tutor Group: 1 st Choice 2 nd Choice 3 rd Choice Comments (i.e. friendship groups etc.) Return to Reception by Wednesday 22 May 2013

Largs Academy Health & Wellbeing Week 2018

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