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Launceston College

Active Learning Week

29th June to 3rd July 2020

Message to Parents from the Principal

This booklet contains information about Active Learning Week 2020. All the activities on offer are included in this booklet. As always, we aim to have an activity for everyone. Our Active Learning Week Co-ordinator for 2020 will be Mrs Rachel Pires. I am very grateful to all the staff and other volunteers who take on the responsibility for organising such an impressive programme of activities. It is a responsibility which everyone takes very seriously and issues of security and safety are an absolute priority for us. Active Learning Week for 2020 has been organised within two main areas: 1. All week activities - for those who would like to take on a weekly activity (both school

and non-school based). 2. Daily activities (both school and non-school based) - a wide range of daily activities to

take place throughout the week. Students are encouraged not to opt for the same activity two years running. A variety of experience is important. It is necessary for all students to take part in Active Learning Week. BOOKINGS TAKEN FROM 8:15AM ON TUESDAY 4th FEBRUARY 2020 - get your booking form and deposit in early to avoid disappointment. This does not guarantee a place on your first choice and, if a student is unsuccessful, their deposit is then allocated against their 2nd choice activity. Where activities are oversubscribed a draw may take place for those returning their booking forms before 9.10am on 4th FEBRUARY. However, students who have taken part in the activity in a previous year may not be included in the draw. It is important to stress, as we do elsewhere, that it is not possible to refund deposits once a place has been confirmed. Similarly, all further payments must meet the deadlines set for each activity. It is not possible to use Parent Pay to make the deposit payment as this is required with the booking form. All further payments for the confirmed activities can be paid using Parent Pay. I am sure that Active Learning Week 2020 will be a great success. Please read the following information carefully as it provides further details of how to make your choices, costs involved, payments and an outline of each activity. If you have any queries about Active Learning Week, or would like any further details on any of the activities advertised, please ask Mrs Pires.

Jenn Burn Principal

January 2020

This booklet contains a wide range of activities with an equally wide range of prices. Every effort has been made to include some activities which cost nothing at all or relatively little. We are aware that many parents will have to pay attention to the cost when choosing an activity.

TO MAKE YOUR CHOICE YOU MUST:- All Year 7 and 8 students are given a copy of the Active Learning Week booklet. A copy is also available to view on the College Website and VLE.

• Read all the information carefully and consider the choices available. Choose the activities carefully. It is very difficult for changes to be made and it may not be possible to change. In some cases, further costs may be incurred.

• Remove the form from the back of the booklet.

• Fill in your name, year, tutor, 1st and 2nd choices very clearly.

• Make sure your parent/carer signs the form at the bottom.

• Return the booking form with the required deposit (see activity description). Cheques should be made payable to Launceston College with your child’s name and tutor group written on the reverse.

• BOOKINGS TAKEN FROM 8:15am on TUESDAY 4th FEBRUARY 2020- get your form in early to avoid disappointment.

Musical Production During Active Learning Week rehearsals will be taking place for the College’s musical production of We Will Rock You. Those students wishing to take part in this production please see Mr Strike or Ms Mason and enter this as their choice on the form – please see booklet for production details. Please take note of the following:-

a. Confirmation of place – the activity leader will approve the list of students prior to confirmation being sent out to parents via letter detailing further payments required. Reserve lists will be made.

b. Misbehaviour - very rarely we have to send a student back from an activity for misbehaviour. If this does happen, the parents of the child will be expected to make arrangements to collect them as soon as possible. Please accept that this is a last resort and the decision of the teacher in charge will be final if this does occur.

c. School day - for all activities the timings are as a normal College day. Transport to and from college will be as normal.

d. Paying – A banking system will be open to enable payments to be made in instalments. The due date of each instalment will be detailed on the confirmation letter. Please note payments are non-refundable and payment dates must be strictly adhered to in order to retain your son/daughter’s place on the trip. Please note the initial deposit is non-refundable. We reserve the right to remove your child from this trip for poor behaviour, at which time you will be liable for any costs incurred by the College in relation to your child’s place on this trip. Final payment date will be 24th May 2020.

Mrs Rachel Pires

Active Learning Week Co-ordinator

ALL WEEK ACTIVITIES (Pupils will do the same activity throughout the week.)

ACTIVITY Code COST Brief Description Surfing DEPOSIT £50.00

1 £166.50 3 days at Bude Surfing and 2 days at North Devon Wakeboarding, Paddle boarding and using the Aquapark

Wet ‘n’ Wild DEPOSIT £50.00

2 £168.00 3 days of coasteering/kayaking/paddle boarding at Polzeath/Port Quin 1 day of surfing at Widemouth Bay 1 day at a waterpark in Paignton

Adventure Week DEPOSIT £50.00

3 £168.50 5 days of adrenaline fuelled activities including: High Ropes, Archery, Kayaking, Raft building, Canoe safari and Go-Karting & Laser tag

Horse Riding DEPOSIT £50.00

4 £168.00 Learn how to ride or develop your riding skills at St Leonard’s stables

Skiing/Snowboarding DEPOSIT £50.00

5 £140.00 Learn to ski or snowboard in Plymouth. On your booking form indicate either ‘Ski’ or ‘Board’

Fishing DEPOSIT £50.00

6 £110.00 Spend 5 days at Bake Lakes learning how to fish

Trail Riders DEPOSIT £10.00

7 £38.00 Develop your bike riding skills and then put them to the test at some of the best mountain bike spots in the South West

Looking Good, Feeling Good DEPOSIT £20.00

8 £27.00 Learn about fashion, fitness and healthy eating from different decades. On Thursday you will visit fashion outlets in Plymouth

Film Week DEPOSIT £16.50

9 £16.50 Spend the week filming, editing and producing a film. Based at Launceston College but on Thursday you will visit a cinema in Plymouth

Coffee Shop 10 No charge

Run a café for the week. Make delicious cakes, pastries and breads

Scintillating Science 11 No charge

A whole week of fun and exciting science activities, including challenges, practical investigations and competitions that will get you thinking like a true scientist!

We Will Rock You 12 £20.00 For 5 days you will rehearse ‘We Will Rock You’ in preparation for the performances which run 9th-11th July. You may be expected to stay until 4.15pm during this week

DAILY ACTIVITIES

(Pupils can pick and choose between these activities, but must choose an activity for each day) DEPOSIT OF £30.00 FOR WHOLE WEEK REQUIRED (if the chosen activities total less than £30 for the week, send in the total amount)

ACTIVITY Code COST Brief Description Sports (Monday)

13 No charge

Compete against others in a variety of sporting activities and games

Art – Clay animal heads (Monday only)

14 £8.00 Use clay to create an animal head of your choice. Alligator to zebra or even a mythical creature of your own design

Italian Day (Monday only)

15 No charge You will spend the day making pizza, learning about Italian carnivals and having a go at making a mask using plaster paper

Indoor Climbing Qualification (Monday and Wednesday)

16 £49.00 in total This is a 2 day activity and the cost covers both days. Spend two days at The Barn working towards a climbing qualification

Beach ‘n’ Bowl (Monday only)

17 £11.50 Beach games at Widemouth Bay and then bowling at The Venue

Camel Trail (Monday only)

18 £17.50 Cycle from Padstow to Wadebridge

Cross Stitch Creations (Monday and Tuesday only)

19 £6.00 in total This is a 2 day activity and the cost covers both days. Create your own cross stitch designs to take home

Sports (Tuesday)

20 No charge


Art – Printing using safe foam (Tuesday only)

21 £8.00 Using printing tools, inks and foam, create graphic images on quality paper

Pimp your T shirt (Tuesday only)

22 No charge Create a stunning customised T shirt to take home with you

Emergency First Aid Course (Tuesday only)

23 £17.50 Become a hero and learn life-saving skills whilst earning a first aid certificate

Cornish Birds of Prey (Tuesday only)

24 £18.00 Visit the Cornish Birds of Prey Centre and admire the stunning birds and other animals

Hidden Valley (Tuesday only)

25 £13.00 Discover and explore the outside trails and missions at Hidden Valley

Great Outdoors (Tuesday only)

26 £6.00 Learn about how great the outdoors is. You will be based at our adventure learning centre

Sports (Wednesday)

27 No charge


Art – Wire and Plaster Sculptures (Wednesday only)

28 £8.00 Create a sculpture in wire and mod-roc of a human or animal, then cover in plaster in the style of Albert Giacometti

Magic in Maths (Wednesday only)

29 No charge Learn how to use maths-based tricks to wow your friends and family

Eco Nature Trail (Wednesday only)

30 £35.50 Take a ride on a Segway in Bude and then head to the beach for an eco-workshop and beach clean

Padstow Town Trail (Wednesday only)

31 £17.00 Visit one of Rick Stein’s restaurants for a fish activity, explore the town on a trail and then visit the lobster hatchery

Eden Project (Wednesday only)

32 £19.50 Take part in the Jungle Connections workshop

Wild Woodlands (Wednesday only)

33 £6.00 Learn about the local woodlands making use of our own adventure learning centre

Scratch Art (Wednesday only)

34 £6.00 Fancy yourself as a bit of an artist? Come along to scratch art

Sports (Thursday)

35 No charge


Art – Tie dye and fabric paint (Thursday only)

36 £8.00 Learn to tie dye a T-shirt using fabric paint

Murder Mystery Trail (Thursday only)

37 No charge Use your observations and map skills to solve the fiendish clues on a murder mystery trail

Newquay Zoo (Thursday only)

38 £15.00 Learn about the hundreds of amazing animals and plants from across the world. Take part in an animal encounter workshop

Cook Alfresco (Thursday only)

39 £6.00 Prepare and cook your own lunch out in the open

Diamond Painting (Thursday)

40 £6.50 Try out the new craze of diamond painting and take home your artwork

Sports (Friday)

41 No charge


Art – Painting on canvas (Friday only)

42 £8.00 Use acrylic paint to create an image of your own choice on canvas

Crime Fiction (Friday only)

43 No charge Solve a crime using your detective skills and powers of reasoning. Read some classic crime fiction, play a classic crime board game, pit your wits against other would be detectives and watch a fictional detective at work.

Introduction to Indoor Climbing (Friday only)

44 £17.00 Spend the day at The Barn learning the different techniques of climbing

Diamond Painting (Friday)

45 £6.50 Try out the new craze of diamond painting and take home your artwork

Plymouth Aquarium (Friday only)

46 £14.00 See Britain’s deepest water tank and take part in the Plastic Seas workshop

ALL WEEK ACTIVITIES

(Students have to do the same activity throughout the week)

SURFING

Code: 1 Cost: £166.50 (£50 deposit) Places available: 15

Learn to Surf! Whether you are a beginner or an advanced surfer this 5 day activity is action packed. 3 days will be spent learning to surf at Bude. 2 days will be spent at North Devon Wake Park taking part in Wakeboarding, Paddle boarding and sessions on the inflatable Aqua Park. The cost of this activity includes all transport, safety wear and hire of equipment. All these activities are led by qualified instructors. You will need to bring swimwear, towel and old trainers/surf shoes that can get wet each day. You will need to provide your own lunch and drinks each day.

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WET’n’WILD


This activity is an all week activity departing daily from the College. Be prepared to be challenged, have fun and get wet. Activities will be:- 3 days Coasteering, Kayaking and Paddle Boarding at Polzeath/Port Quin 1 day Surfing at Bude 1 day at Splashdown at Quaywest Waterpark, Paignton You will need to provide your own lunch and drinks each day. The cost of this activity includes all transport, safety wear and hire of equipment. All these activities are led by qualified instructors. You will need old trainers or surfing shoes for the coasteering activity.

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ADVENTURE WEEK


This is an all week activity departing daily from the College. Be prepared to be challenged and have fun.

Activities will be:- Canoe safari at Cotehele. Wet and Wild at Alder lake – kayaking, canoeing and raft building, skills, games and fun in the water. Tree Surfing high ropes – tree top high ropes, death drops and zip lines. High wire team building activities – team activities with a large dose of adrenalin. Go-Karting and Laser Tag You will need to provide your own lunch and drinks for each day. The cost of this activity includes all transport, safety wear and hire of equipment. All these activities are led by qualified instructors.

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HORSE RIDING


If you are keen to develop your riding skills or want to learn how to ride, this course is for you. Whatever your ability, there will be a chance to improve with expert tuition. Each day will be a mixture of riding lesson, practical stable management and learning about caring for a horse. Be prepared – you will be expected to help ‘muck out’. You may have the chance to work towards BHS Progress Certificates. At the end of the week there will be a competition (with rosettes). You will need to arrange your own transport to and from the stables (at Polson). You will need to provide your own lunch and drinks for the day. Special clothing will not be required and hard hats are provided by the stables. Remember to wear suitable footwear.

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SKIING / SNOWBOARDING


We will be travelling to the Aspen of the South West – Plymouth Ski Centre at Marsh Mills. You will be able to learn to ski or snowboard your way through the week. Please specify on the booking form your choice - either ‘SKI’ or ‘BOARD’. All groups will be with qualified instructors.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, groups will be either skiing or snowboarding. Friday will give students the chance to Toboggan and Sno-tube in the morning and then return to their chosen activity in the afternoon. At the end of the week you will be issued with a certificate to show your achievement from this challenging week. You can provide your own lunch and drinks or buy a meal at the ski-centre. The cost of this activity includes transport to the centre, hire of all equipment and the tuition by a qualified instructor. You will need to wear your own clothes all week and make sure that your arms and legs are covered.

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FISHING


This activity will be based at Bake Lakes, Trerulefoot for the 5 days. The activity is open to all abilities – whether you have never fished before or would like to develop your fishing skills and techniques. You will need to provide your own lunch and plenty of drinks. The cost of this activity includes transport to the lake, hire of all equipment and the tuition by a qualified instructor. You will need to wear sensible clothes and shoes for this activity.

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TRAIL RIDERS


Like bikes? Want to test yourself off-road and improve your riding? You will need a working mountain bike, a helmet and a healthy love of adrenaline to join us! You will need to bring your bike into College for a compulsory safety and suitability check prior to the week. If you do not have a suitable bike then these can be hired from each location at an additional cost of approximately £15 per day. This activity gives you the chance to develop your riding and then put your skills to the test at some of the best mountain bike spots in the South West. You will ride a wide range of terrain including beautiful cross country loops, man-made dirt jumps and challenging, flowing downhill tracks. The first part of the week will involve learning how to maintain and service your bike before moving on to developing your riding skills in a controlled area. We will then be travelling to different riding spots each day including Haldon Forest, Lanhydrock, Tamar trails and Cardinham Woods. You will need to provide your own lunch and plenty of drinks, as well as wearing your own clothes all week.

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LOOKING GOOD, FEELING GOOD

Code: 8 Cost: £27.00 (£20.00 deposit) Places available: 20

“If you look good, you feel good”, right? Come and spend five fabulous days

with us learning all about fashions though the decades, fitness, healthy eating and get a real confidence boost. This week will definitely give you a feel-good factor!

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday will be spent in school and on Thursday the group will travel to Plymouth to visit Drake Circus with a special treat in Lush. Activities will include: { research the decades: discover what fashion and make-up looked like { taking part in a dance activity which will make you feel good whatever your ability { a visit to the College’s own hair and beauty salon and Dunheved House’s kitchens { experiment with nail art and beauty products – for hygiene/allergy reasons you will need to provide your own make-up and nail varnish { research and design an outfit from your chosen decade { take part in a fashion show { learn about healthy eating and nutrition - what is good for you and what is not Students will need to provide their own lunch on Thursday or take money to buy food in Plymouth.

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FILM WEEK

Code: 9 Cost: £16.50 (£16.50 deposit) Places available: 15

Calling all budding film directors!! Four days of this activity will be school based and on Thursday you will be visit a cinema in Plymouth to watch one of the latest releases. Develop a film based around activities week. Spend the time filming, editing and producing the film. On other days there will be time to critically review new releases from the cinema. You will need to wear school uniform all week.

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COFFEE SHOP

Code: 10 Cost: No Charge Places available: 12

This is a school based all week activity.

During the week the group will be running the infamous Launceston College Café. Students will be making all of the pastries and cakes and learning new skills. Experiments with cake-making and taste testing the produce are another great aspect of the fun food week. All profits from the café are donated to a charity chosen by the students. You will need to wear school uniform for this activity.

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SCINTILLATING SCIENCE

Code: 11 Cost: No Charge Places available: 20

A whole week of fun and exciting science activities, including

challenges, practical investigations and competitions that will get you thinking like a true scientist! You’ll be building structures using your engineering skills, solving problems using your ingenuity and even flying rockets! This week will show you just how science plays a role in your everyday life, and how even though you may not realise it, you too are being a scientist nearly every moment of your life. If you like a challenge, like finding out how things work and would like to see some cool experiments, this is for you! You will need to wear school uniform for this activity.

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WE WILL ROCK YOU

Code: 12 Cost: £20.00 Places available: 30

This activity is an all week activity. Earth's name has been changed to Planet Mall. Everyone wears the same clothes, thinks the same thoughts and goes about in a brain-dead haze. Musical instruments and composers are forbidden, and rock music is all but unknown. However, a small group of "Bohemians" struggle to restore the free exchange of thought, fashion, and (most of all) live music. With the help of Pop, an ancient hippie librarian, two Bohemians, Galileo and Scaramouche, find Rock's Holy Grail, Brian May's guitar buried in the remains of Wembley Stadium. If you want to perform in the production you must have attended the auditions. There are also backstage roles available. Please sign up if you are interested in make-up/set design/lighting etc. This is a fun filled and rewarding week however it does require a high level of commitment. You may be expected to stay until 4:15 each day of the rehearsals with a possible extra weekend rehearsal. If you sign up for this activity you are also confirming your commitment to show week, evening performances will be from Thursday 9th July until Saturday 11th July. If you have signed up for a backstage role you will be expected to help at least one evening of the performance week. You will need to wear PE kit for the week.

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DAILY ACTIVITIES IN AND FROM SCHOOL

Deposit is £30 unless the total cost for the week is less than £30.

SPORTS (Monday)

Code: 13 Cost: No Charge Places available: 30 This is a school based activity.

Compete against others in a variety of sporting activities and games such as football, ultimate Frisbee, cricket, volleyball, rugby and many more. Some of the activities may be repeated on different days. You will need to wear PE kit for this activity.

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ART – CLAY ANIMAL HEADS

(Monday only)

Code: 14 Cost: £8.00 Places available: 30 This is a school based activity. You will spend the day working with clay to create your own clay animal head. You decide what animal from an alligator to a zebra or even a mythical creature of your own design. You will need to wear school uniform for this activity.

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ITALIAN DAY (Monday only)

Code: 15 Cost: No charge Places available: 30 This is a school based activity. You will spend the day making pizza, learning about Italian carnivals and having a go at making a mask using plaster paper. All ingredients are provided but you are welcome to bring in your favourite pizza toppings if you wish. You will need to wear school uniform for this activity.

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INDOOR CLIMBING QUALIFICATION (Monday and Wednesday)

Code: 16 Cost: £49.00 in total Places available: 20 This is a 2 day activity on both Monday and Wednesday. Travel by coach to The Barn, Milton Abbott where you will be taught the basics of climbing on the purpose built climbing wall. You will also have the chance to experience Top Roping, Bouldering and Slacklining. By the end of the 2 days you will have achieved a Level 1 NICAS climbing qualification and can work towards your Level 2 if you desire! Activities will be led by a qualified instructor and a full safety briefing will be given. All equipment will be provided. You will need to wear your own clothes and trainers or similar shoes.

You will need to bring a packed lunch and drinks.

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BEACH ‘N’ BOWL

(Monday only)

Code: 17 Cost: £11.50 Places available: 60 Travel by coach to Widemouth Bay to take part in fun team games such as ultimate frisbee and beach rounders. After lunch, you will go to The Venue to test your skills at Ten Pin Bowling. You will need to wear your own clothes for this activity. Packed lunch and drinks are required.

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CAMEL TRAIL (Monday only)

Code: 18 Cost: £17.50 Places available: 12 Travel by School minibus to Padstow, where you will cycle the Camel Trail to Wadebridge and back. Take in the sights and sounds along the 11 mile route and enjoy a picnic stop half way along. You will need to wear your own clothes for this activity. Packed lunch and drinks are required.

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CROSS STITCH CREATIONS (Monday and Tuesday only)

Code: 19 Cost: £6.00 in total Places available: 20 This is a school based activity and lasts for 2 days. There is nothing more relaxing than putting your feet up and making a cross stitch! You will learn several stitches and create beautiful pictures and patterns. You will then put these to the test and create a design using what you have learned. You will need to wear school uniform for this activity.

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SPORTS (Tuesday)



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ART – PRINTING USING SAFE FOAM

(Tuesday only)

Code: 21 Cost: £8.00 Places available: 25 This is a school based activity. Using printing tools, inks and foam, create graphic images on quality paper. Bring an image with you or select from images available in the art department. You will need to wear school uniform for this activity.

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PIMP YOUR TSHIRT

(Tuesday only)

Code: 22 Cost: No charge Places available: 30 This is a school based activity.

Use a range of textiles processes including dying; applique; transfers and computerized embroidery to create a stunning customised T-shirt to take back home. You will need to bring a plain, light coloured, clean t-shirt to the activity. You will need to wear school uniform for this activity.

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EMERGENCY FIRST AID COURSE (Tuesday only)

Code: 23 Cost: £17.50 Places available: 14 This is a school based activity. Spend your time with a qualified trainer, learning basic first aid, as well as life-saving techniques such as CPR. At the end of the day you will have earned a certificate to take home and will be recognised as a potential hero! You will need to wear school uniform for this activity.

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CORNISH BIRDS OF PREY (Tuesday only)

Code: 24 Cost: £18.00 Places available: 30 Travel by coach to the Cornish Birds of Prey Centre and see a wide range of rescued birds as well as pigs, ponies, reindeer, goats and many others. Watch an impressive flying display, feed the animals and complete the quiz to learn more about the fascinating creatures on site. You will need to wear your own clothes for this activity. Packed lunch and drinks are required.

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HIDDEN VALLEY (Tuesday only)

Code: 25 Cost: £13.00 Places available: 30 Travel by coach to Hidden Valley Discovery Park where you will spend the day solving clues, exploring secret passageways and completing Moriarty’s Missions in the Forbidden Mansion. The park has treasure hunts and detective trails, as well as a miniature railway to ride on and a hedge maze. You will need to wear school uniform for this activity and bring a packed lunch and drinks.

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GREAT OUTDOORS

(Tuesday only)

Code: 26 Cost: £6.00 Places available: 20 This activity is based within the Adventure Learning Centre (ALC).

Learn how great the outdoors is. Find out about what animals, birds and insects live in the undergrowth. Activities will include conservation work, learning about horticulture, environmental work and identifying flora and fauna. Suitable clothing will be needed as we will be based outside whatever the weather. Wellington boots, gloves and work-suits are available if required. You will need to bring your own packed lunch, although snacks will be available throughout the day.

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SPORTS (Wednesday)



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ART – WIRE AND PLASTER SCULPTURES (Wednesday only)

Code: 28 Cost: £8.00 Places available: 20 This is a school based activity. Create a sculpture in wire and mod-roc of a human figure or animal and cover in plaster in the style of Albert Giacometti. You will need to wear school uniform for this activity.

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MAGIC IN MATHS (Wednesday only)

Code: 29 Cost: No charge Places available: 30 This is a school based activity. During the day you will learn to impress your friends and family by looking at and designing a range of mathematical patterns. Famous magician’s Derren Brown and David Blaine use mathematics-based tricks in their shows. Practice and take away some of these tricks to wow friends and leave them wondering exactly how you have done it. You will need to wear school uniform for this activity.

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ECO NATURE TRAIL (Wednesday only)

Code: 30 Cost: £35.50 Places available: 20 Travel by coach to Bude where you will learn to ride a Segway before heading out on one of the exciting trails. You will be led by a fully trained instructor and will get the chance to be tested on and off road, up and down hills, through wet mud, puddles & of course the beautiful countryside. After completing a nature trail on site, you will enjoy lunch and then head to the beach. Here you will take part in a workshop and beach clean, whilst enjoying our stunning coastline. You will need to wear comfortable clothing and sensible footwear. All protective gear is provided. You will need to bring your own packed lunch and drinks for the day.

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PADSTOW TOWN TRAIL

(Wednesday only)

Code: 31 Cost: £17.00 Places available: 25 Travel by coach to Padstow and head to Rick Stein’s Fisheries and Seafood bar for a session with a top chef! Follow the clues as you then explore the town trail and enjoy a spot of lunch. The trail will lead you to the National Lobster Hatchery where you will meet baby hatchlings, coastal Cornish critters and a colossal crustacean called Captain Barnacles. You will need to wear school uniform for this activity and will need to bring your own packed lunch and drinks for the day.

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EDEN PROJECT (Wednesday only)


You will travel by coach to the Eden project and take part in a Jungle Connections workshop. Spend up to an hour in the rainforest biome and then enjoy a chocolate themed session about sustainable living. You will need to wear school uniform for this activity and will need to bring your own packed lunch and drinks for the day.

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WILD WOODLANDS

(Wednesday only)


This activity is based within the Adventure Learning Centre (ALC).

Spend the day learning about our woodland area making use of our own trees at the adventure learning centre. You will learn about environmental artwork, conservation clearance and composting. Make your own shelter and hammock and then use them both at lunch time.

Suitable clothing will be needed as we will be based outside whatever the weather. Wellington boots, gloves and work-suits are available if required. You will need to bring your own packed lunch.

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SCRATCH ART (Wednesday only)

Code: 34 Cost: £6.00 Places available: 20 This is a school based activity.

Fancy yourself as a bit of an artist? Like to show off your skills? Come along to scratch art where you will get to do two large scratch art animal pictures as well as some smaller and simpler ones. You will need to wear school uniform for this activity.

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SPORTS

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ART – TIE DYE AND FABRIC PAINT (Thursday only)

Code: 36 Cost: £8.00 Places available: 25 This is a school based activity. Learn to tie dye a T shirt using fabric paint to add design and detail. (T shirt provided by activity). You will need to wear school uniform for this activity.

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MURDER MYSTERY TRAIL

(Thursday only)

Code: 37 Cost: No charge Places available: 30 In the morning we will use our observations and map skills to solve the fiendish clues on a murder mystery trail. After break, at the Castle Green, we will visit Launceston Castle and Lawrence House Museum to find out more about the history of Launceston before heading back to the College for lunch. Following lunch, we come back to college to finalise our investigation. You will be out in Launceston Town Centre for most of the day including break time so will need to wear sensible and comfortable footwear. You will need to wear school uniform but please prepare for the weather with sun cream and waterproofs as necessary.

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NEWQUAY ZOO (Thursday only)


Travel by coach to Newquay Zoo. You will take part in a Close Encounter workshop and have a tour of the Zoo.

Then you can enjoy the rest of the day visiting the different animals. Animals at the zoo include lions, lynx, penguins, sloths, zebras, meerkats, monkeys, lemurs and many others! Packed lunch and drinks required. You will need to wear school uniform for this activity.

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COOK ALFRESCO

(Thursday only)


This is a school based activity within the Adventure Learning Centre (ALC) Learn how to prepare and cook your own food using basic ingredients on the pizza oven and on an open camp fire. Be amazed at what is possible. All ingredients will be provided. Suitable clothing will be needed as we will be based outside whatever the weather. Wellington boots, gloves and work-suits are available if required. As you will be cooking/preparing food throughout the day and then eating it, you will not need to bring a lunch to school. Dietary requirements will be catered for.

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DIAMOND PAINTING (Thursday)

Code: 40 Cost: £6.50 Places available: 24 This is a school based activity. Come along and try out the new craze of diamond painting! Forget colour-by-numbers, this is even better! Create pictures using ‘diamonds’, relax and let your mind float away. You will need to wear school uniform for this activity.

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SPORTS (Friday)



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ART – PAINTING ON CANVAS

(Friday only)

Code: 42 Cost: £8.00 Places available: 25 This is a school based activity. Using acrylic paint create an image of your own choice on canvas. Bring an image with you or select from images available in the art department. You will need to wear school uniform for this activity.

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CRIME FICTION (Friday only)

Code: 43 Cost: No charge Places available: 30 This is a school based activity. Are you a budding Sherlock, Miss Marple, Sam Spade or member of the Scooby gang? Join us for a day of sleuthing. Solve a crime using your detective skills and powers of reasoning. Read some classic crime fiction, play a classic crime board game, pit your wits against other would be detectives and watch a fictional detective at work. You will need to wear school uniform for this activity.

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INTRODUCTION TO INDOOR CLIMBING (Friday only)


You will be taught the basics of climbing on the purpose built climbing

wall at The Barn Climbing Centre at Milton Abbot. You will also have the chance to experience Top Roping, Bouldering and Slacklining. Activities will be led by a qualified instructor and a full safety briefing will be given. All equipment will be provided. You will need to wear your own clothes and trainers or similar shoes.

You will need to bring a packed lunch and drinks.

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DIAMOND PAINTING

(Friday)

Code: 45 Cost: £6.50 Places available: 24 This is a school based activity. Come along and try out the new craze of diamond painting! Forget colour-by-numbers, this is even better! Create pictures using ‘diamonds’, relax and let your mind float away. You will need to wear school uniform for this activity.

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PLYMOUTH AQUARIUM

(Friday only)


On the guided tour, be inspired by the 50 live exhibits including 3 massive tanks, the largest of which – Britain’s deepest tank – holds 2.5

million litres of water. Over 4000 animals from 400 species are displayed in realistic habitats from local shorelines to coral reefs. In the aquarium zone, Explorocean focuses on ocean exploration and sustainability through innovative, interactive exhibits.

You will take part in a ‘Plastic Seas’ workshop. Packed lunch and drinks required. You will need to wear school uniform for this activity.

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ACTIVE LEARNING WEEK 2020 BOOKING FORM AND DEPOSIT

When filling in the form please follow these instructions.

1. Please choose a 2nd choice activity as a back-up in case your 1st choice is already full. If you choose Skiing/Snowboarding, please indicate in ‘choice’ box if you want to ‘Ski’ or ‘Board’.

2. If you are doing a weekly activity please fill in the code for all the days. 3. For all daily activities, fill in the chosen activity and code each day. You must

choose an activity for each day. Don’t miss any days out. 4. Make sure that you have filled in the form correctly. 5. Parents/carers must sign the form at the bottom.

NAME: ___________________________ TUTOR: __________

1st Choice Code 2nd Choice Code

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

I understand that the deposit is non-refundable and I agree to make full payment for the activities chosen by the due dates specified in the confirmation letter, or my child may lose their space on those activities. We reserve the right to remove your child from these activities for poor behaviour, at which time you will be liable for any costs incurred by the College in relation to your child’s place on these activities. Final payment date will be 24th May 2020.

Parent/Carer Signature: __________________ Amount of deposit enclosed with booking form: £_________ (cheque/cash) Deposit:

£10, £20 or £50 for all week activities (see listing for amount of deposit needed) OR £30 for daily activities (unless total cost of week is less than £30)

BOOKINGS TAKEN FROM 8:15am on TUESDAY 4th FEBRUARY 2020

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM AND DEPOSIT TO MRS PIRES’ OFFICE. (next to Finance)

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