Largs Academy Health & Wellbeing Week 2018
Aims & Objectives We are planning to run Largs Academy Activities Sessions for pupils on Tuesday 26th June 2018 and Wednesday 27th June 2018. The aim of the Activities Week is to enhance pupils experiences through participating in a range of curricular, or cross-curricular events and trips to further improve the positive ethos in Largs Academy. All S1, S2 and S3 pupils will be included in Activities Week, which will mean allocating almost 600 pupils involved in activities over the two days. We plan to organise activities which will suit all interests and budgets. In order to run the Activities Week successfully, we hope to enlist the full support of Largs Academy staff (organising or supervising activities), parents (encouraging pupils to participate and covering the cost of trips) and pupils (having the motivation and enthusiasm to take part in activities). If you would like more information about the Activities Week, please contact Mr Sturrock, Faculty Leader Health and Wellbeing.
1 A three day trip of outdoor activities. This trip will depart Tuesday 26th June (approx. 7am) and return Thursday 28th June (approx.3pm). The company Nae Limits provides a wonderful outdoor experience where pupils will have the opportunity to take part in various watersport activities. All activities will be weather dependant and subject to popularity. Activities on offer include White Water Rafting, Kayaking, Gorge Walking and River Tubing. For more information : www.naelimits.co.uk Estimated Cost: 250 Price is subject to numbers and finalised costings. Designated Teacher: Mr Sinclair 40pp 2 If you re interested in Dance and the arts, this trip is for you. This trip is run by Premiership Experience and will provide a truly unique and inspiring 4 day trip. We will leave Monday 25th June, returning Thursday 28th June. Over the 3 nights, they will get the opportunity to develop and showcase their talents at the world-famous Pineapple Dance Studios in London s West End. Included in the trip is the Harry Potter experience and a West End musical. Cost includes; Travel to and from London, 3 nights accommodation, breakfast, lunch and dinner, 3 dance sessions at Pineapple studios, a West End Show (tbc) and the Harry Potter tour. Estimated Cost: 560 Price is subject to numbers and finalised costings. 32pp Designated Techer: Miss Dempsey
3 This activity sees the trip-goers visiting Lido di Jeselo and Venice. Leaving Friday 22nd June, returning Tuesday 26th June. During the trip, you will experience a guided walking tour of Venice, entry to Gardaland Theme Park, a day in Verona and a water taxi from Punto Sabioni to Venice. Estimated Cost: 589 Designated Teacher: Mrs Tait 32 pp 4 This trip runs from Monday 25th June to Thursday 28th June and will provide an inspiring Musical Theatre experience. On the 3 night stay you will take in 3 different West End Shows, and participate in 2 West End Musical Workshops. The price includes all travel and transfers around London, Bed and Breakfast accommodation and evening meals, but you need to purchase your own lunch. Estimated Cost: 490.00 Designated Teacher: Miss Lawson
5 On Tuesday 26th June you can visit Alton Towers Theme park for the day. Leaving at 12 midnight, travelling by bus to Alton Towers, leaving approx. 4.30pm, returning back in Largs at approx. 11pm Cost: approx. 30 Designated Teacher: Miss Mitchell 6 With the back drop of Cumbrae and the west coast, this activity runs for the full day on both Tuesday 26th and Wednesday 27th June. Cost: TBC Designated Teacher: Miss Shaw and Miss Jarvis
Do you have your own bike and helmet? Do you enjoy being outdoors? What could be better than spending one of your activity days cycling round the beautiful island of Cumbrae? We will cycle round to Fintry Bay where you can buy juice and cake. After a wee rest, we will head into Millport where you can eat your packed lunch on the beach and visit the joke shop. The sun will be shining so get your bike tyres pumped up, get your shorts and sunnies looked out, and sign up for a great day out. The best part of this amazing day is that it only costs 1.60. 7 Tuesday 26th & Wednesday 27th Leaving: 9:15am Returning to Largs Pier: 2:30pm Designated Teacher: Mrs. Lunday & Mrs. Henderson 8 Gourock Outdoor pool is heated and has recently been refurbished. Pupils will be able to enjoy recreational swimming, some water polo and the opportunity to use the diving boards, as well as sunbathing (weather permitting). The bus will leave Largs Academy at 9.45am and return at 2.45pm. Pupils should take a packed lunch or money to buy lunch. This trip will run on Tuesday 26th and Wednesday 27th numbers are limited to 30 on each day The cost of entry to the pool will be 3 payable by the pupils on the day directly to Gourock Pool staff. Pupils will also require to pay 5.00 towards the cost of the bus which will be collected before the trip. Total Cost: 8 Designated Teacher: Mr. Sturrock
9 Evolution Skate Parks is an outdoor extreme sports facility offering young people the chance to participate in sports such as BMXing Skateboarding, Inline Skating and Scootering. The Evolution Skate park trip will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday and pupils will have the option to go for one day or both. Equipment can be provided or feel free to bring your own. Cost: Train Fare + 6 Designated Teacher: PE Department 10 One of Scotland s latest and best trampoline parks bounce, tricks, dodgeball and lots of other activities fun guaranteed. This is a full day activity and is available on both Tuesday 26th and Wednesday 27th June- pupils can opt for one day or both days. Bus leaves Largs Academy at 10.30am and returns 3pm. Cost - approx 20 Designated Teacher: Mrs McTaggart
11 Fancy skiing or snowboarding? Beginner or experienced? Well Snow Factor is the place for you!!! This trip will run on Tuesday 26th June. At Snow Factor they can offer a tailored programme of activities delivered by their experience and enthusiastic staff. They can offer many products to suit your own personal needs including lessons or recreational slope passes. Remember you don t need to have any experience or equipment, everything is included. Price: To be confirmed depending on activity Designated Teacher: Mr.Frew 12 Situated in Largs, lies the fabulous Routenburn Golf Club. A short yet fun and very challenging course, Routenburn offers fantastic views over the Firth of Clyde, Arran and the Cumbraes and beyond. From sloping greens, to blind tee shots, Routenburn has it all. Golfers of all abilities enjoy the tricky par 3 s, testing par 4 s and deceptively difficult par 5 s. On Tuesday and Wednesday we will make our way up to Routenburn to play an 18 hole course. Price: To be confirmed
13 Come along and enjoy learning to knit and make felt items you can take away. You can knit and natter all day long!! Feel free to come Tuesday and Wednesday and have something to take away at the end of the day. There is no cost as wool and needles will be provided. We have LOTS for you to choose from. FREE!! Designated Teacher: Miss.Babb 14 Are you a movie fanatic? Do you fancy a MOVIE or two? Then sit back and chill out with your friends after lunch or both Choose one day only Tuesday 26th or Wednesday 27th All time must see classics!
15 Rounders will take place on the PE playing field on both days, and is available morning ( 9.30am 11.30am) and afternoon (12.30pm -2.30pm). Cost - Free 30 pp 16 Badminton will take place in the Games Hall on both days and is available in the morning ( 9.30am 11.30am) and afternoon (12.30pm -2.30pm). Pupils can opt to do this activity as many times as they like. Cost - Free 30pp Qualified Football coaches will deliver a brief warm up and some coaching skills,followed by a tournament. 17 It will take place on the Astro Turf on both Tuesday 26th and Wednesday 27th June 30pp in the afternoons Cost Free
30pp. This activity is a great fun introduction for those who want to learn to make and decorate cakes like a professional. The morning session will be spent moulding decorations from fondant icing,ready to make and decorate the cupcakes that will be made in the afternoon session. At the end of the day you will take your cakes home in a presentation box. Cost: 3 Only on TUESDAY 26th June Don t miss out! 18 30pp. 19 If you enjoy cooking and would like to have more time to cook some more adventurous dishes, this will be an ideal activity for you. We shall be focussing on international dishes that may possibly include Greece, China and India, and exploring the flavours and ingredients from these cuisines. Cost: 3 Only on WEDNESDAY 27th June 20 Basketball will take place in the Games Hall on both days and is available in the morning ( 9.30am 11.30am) and afternoon (12.30pm -2.30pm). Pupils can opt to do this activity as many times as they like. Cost - Free
21 On both Tuesday 26th and Wednesday 27th June, you can visit the Craft Daft workshop in Ayr for the day. Choose what you would like to paint, make or decorate, and see your creation burst into life with your own colourful design. Cost: approx 8 Designated Teacher: Mr McLean 22 Dance Sessions led by Y Dance will take place on both Tuesday 26th and Wednesday 27th June in the Dance Gymnasium. These sessions will include fun warm-up games, dance tuition, and also creating your own dance, with a performance at the end of each day. Cost: Free