October 2016
Dear Parents and Students
The College’s Enrichment Week is an important part of the
learning experience and student entitlement at South Dartmoor.
It has been recognised as an “Outstanding” feature in all our
recent Ofsted inspections.
When is it?
Week of 17th—21st July 2017.
How does it work?
Normal timetable is suspended for Years 7, 8 and 9. Students
choose three activities from the booklet which they would like to
do. They then spend the week in one activity which is allocated
from any of their three choices.
What are the benefits?
Your son/daughter will work alongside staff and other students
in an activity which increases the breadth and depth of their
learning experiences. Students will reflect upon their learning,
progress and achievements during the week with staff.
What is the cost?
This depends very much upon the activity which students
choose. There is a broad range of interests and costs and one
activity is free. To secure your Son/Daughters place on an
activity slips must be returned by Friday 14th October 2016 and
then when your activity has been allocated, non-refundable
deposits must be paid by the deadline date of Friday 9th
December 2016. If the deposit is not paid by this date we
cannot guarantee your Son/Daughters place on their activity,
and their place may be re-allocated.
What about attendance?
Attendance is expected for the whole week for all students. We
would like to remind parents that we are usually unable to authorise
any request relating to holidays. Any unauthorised absences may
result to a penalty notice or fine up to £2500. If you would like to
request an absence please complete an absence request form and
return to your son/daughters performance leader immediately, but
still return the Enrichment Week 2017 form indicating you have
requested an absence.
What do I do now? Choosing an activity . . . .
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Read through the booklet and look at interests and costs.
Discuss it with your parents.
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Choose three activities you would be happy doing.
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Fill in the ‘codes’ for these 3 activities on the ‘return form’ on
the back page.
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Please note your form will be sent back to you to complete
again if you have not put three different activity choices in the
boxes.
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Return it ASAP to the ‘collection box’ at Student Reception, but
by Friday 14th October 2016 at the latest.
The College will then confirm your son/daughter’s allocated activity
after half term as soon as activity participants have been agreed. If
there are any queries, please contact us at the College.
Enrichment Week 2017
Please return form to ‘collection box’ in Student Reception.
Student Name.
...............................................................................
Year / Tutor Group
......................................................................
My three choices are: Write the ‘codes’ in the boxes and check the
costs:
I agree to pay the full amount for the activity
(please tick)
Please note that the agreed payment for an
activity must be
completed in full before a student will be permitted to take part in that
activity.
Parent/Guardian Name
………………………………………………………………………….
Signed ...........................................................................................
Parent/Guardian Signature
Yours sincerely
Steve Dinnie
Joanna Distin
Director of Sport
Enrichment Week Co-ordinator
Enrichment Week Co-ordinator
During Enrichment Week if you do not wish your Son/
Daughter to be filmed or photographed please put a cross in
the adjacent box .
ACTION ADVENTURE
EXPERIENCE
ADRENALINE JUNKIES
Code: ADJ
Leader: JKS/MUR
Cost: £275
Join us for a week of pushing yourself to the limits!
Code: AAE
Leader: BNG/PDF
Cost: £75
An established favourite where there is little time to sit and stare.
A week of activities to include go-karting, sliding, jumping, getting
wet and learning whilst having fun.
It will be a challenging experience to push yourself to your limits.
ANIMAL MAGIC
Code: ANM
Leader: WHN
Cost: £75
The ideal activity for you if you have an interest in learning more
about animals.
There are daily adrenaline fuelled activities testing your nerves
and physical boundaries. As an Adrenaline Junkie you will take
part in lots of adrenaline fuelled activities and challenges.
Test your fear of heights during coasteering, the giant swing and a
huge zip wire plus other activities to follow.
GET WET GO WILD
Code: GWG
Leader: HAY
Cost: £80
A week of water based activities awaits you. Lots of swimming
and splashing around.
Travel out from college each day and enjoy a week of varied
activities visiting animals in farms, parks, aquariums, sanctuaries
and zoos in Devon.
You will be visiting places such as Quaywest and River Dart
Country Park.
Open to Years 7 & 8 only.
Students will need to be water confident and have a great sense
of adventure.
MADNESS AND THE MILL
Code: MAM
Leader: HRD/LDG
Cost: £330
SKI WEEK
Code: SKW
Leader: ING
Cost: £200
This is a 5 day residential to Somerset.
Learn to Ski / Snowboard with the best!
It will be packed with lots of different outdoor adventure activities
in the heart of rural Somerset.
Torquay Ski club and Tamworth on the snow. There will be
races, fun tubing, excitement and challenge.
You will have the opportunity to take part in lots of activities these
will include, canoeing, zip wire, high ropes, abseiling, kayaking,
rifle shooting and lots more!
This activity is only for those who are prepared to go for it
Three hot meals a day and a disco!
SOUTH DARTMOOR BAKE OFF
ACCELERATE
Code: ACC
Leader: LVK
Code: SDB
Cost: £230
Year 9 students only
Your opportunity to go fast in different ways. A range of
activities to make you scream and smile, from zip wire to go
karting, death slides to laser combat.
Not for the feint hearted, are you ready to accelerate into
the unknown.
Leader: PLR/BTT
Cost: £50
A week of activities based around food and baking. Will include a
day trip to a local foodie spot, a masterclass with an experienced
chef, three days of baking in school using technical challenges and
show stoppers as our inspiration.
Aimed at students who have a passion for baking and want to have
some fun making and eating delicious food.
GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN
Code: GWF
Leader: SIM/BDL/DVI
Cost: £175
This will be a fun packed week, incorporating creativity, culture,
fashion and shopping!
You will be given a budget to get creative in the local charity shops,
have some expert hair and nails tuition and opportunities, shop till
you drop in some of our leading South Western key shopping hubs,
with a day in the middle to a London theatre, to watch a famous
West End show!
CHELSEA FC FOUNDATION
FOOTBALL
Code: FTE
Leader: Football Academy
Cost: £75
The week will give the opportunity to both girls and boys of
mixed ability to participate in a fully comprehensive training
and playing programme.
The event will be supported by Chelsea FC Foundation
Football Club.
The unique programme provides a great opportunity for
students to expand their education in the game they all love.
With first class facilities and very experienced coaches the
week will provide and excellent pathway to learning.
SWEDEN 2017
GIRLS WATERSPORTS TOUR
Code: GWT
Leader: BAI
Cost: £340
Code: SWE
Leader: DIN
Cost: £620
‘Girls only on Tour’ is a 5 day residential activity which includes
food, accommodation, equipment hire, instructors and transport
with a reputable tour operator.
Sweden Football Tour 2017—your chance to play in the
world famous Gothia Cup, the worlds biggest football
tournament.
Students will learn a range of outdoor activities to include surfing,
sailing, kayaking, raft building, paddle boarding, windsurfing and
coasteering. Students will be encouraged to step outside their
comfort zone in a safe and supportive environment.
Play matches against international teams, experience the
fantastic opening ceremony. Learn about Swedish culture
and language and make friends from all over the world.
A brilliant experience!
ARCHERY WEEK
HORSE RIDER OF THE YEAR
Code: HRY
Leader: BKS
Cost: £225
The students will ride at Budleigh Salterton Stables where they will
experience a riding assessment, followed by a range of activities
both in the schooling arena and in rides out across Woodbury
Common.
It is essential that students feel confident in walk, trot and canter
both in the school and out on rides. The final day will be a chance
to take part in a show which will involve activities such as
Gymkhana games, dressage, handy pony and clear round
jumping.
Code: ARC
Leader: WRD
Cost: £110
Ever fancied yourself as a budding Katniss Everdeen or
Robin Hood?
You will receive a qualification and certificate that can be
taken to any Archery GB club to be considered for
membership.
All equipment, targets, bows, arrows etc will be provided,
along with Archery GB coaching for form and improvement
after the beginners course. In total expect to be shooting for
a minimum of 20 hours throughout the week.
SAILING WEEK
Code: SAW
Leader: CNM/MAT
Cost: £300
Do you yearn for a life on the open sea, the wind in your hair
and sea spray on your cheeks?
If you do then this is a good place to start. You will be
learning to sail , from rigging a dinghy to reading the wind
and the tide, while sailing a variety of dinghies.
All the activities take place in Plymouth Sound and the
course leads to RYA stage 1 and 2 qualifications in Dinghy
sailing.
ROCK CLIMBING DEVELOPMENT
Code: RCD
Leader: MKJ
Cost: £130
Calling all skaters, if you want an action packed week to
hone your skills and have fun then get your name down for
Skate week!
The week will include: coaching, competitions, games, tour tshirt design, photography, film and coach trips to the best
skate parks in the South West!
Cost: £125
This will be an active week developing climbing skills that have
already been gained initially on the school wall. There will be
excellent support from highly experienced staff. We will use a
variety of superb indoor climbing facilities and also aim to make
good use of the many brilliant outdoor venues in the locality.
This activity is aimed at adventurous individuals. For those who
relish new challenges, the rewards are truly memorable. You will
be able to use these skills for the rest of your life. However, if you
do not possess a ‘have a go’ attitude, please do not apply!!
CLASS OF 2017
SKATERS TOUR
Code: SKT
Leader: WSN/HAL
Code: CSS
Leader: Various
Cost: FREE
A week of classroom based subject led activities. You will
take part in a different activity every day which will be on site
at SDCC.
SURFING SAFARI
Code: SUS
Leader: RTS
Cost: £200
Extend your surfing knowledge and skills through this
exciting progression of South Dartmoor's surf club.
Experienced surf coaches will support surfers progression in
the best waves on offer that day on the North coast of
Cornwall. This area is widely recognised as the most
consistent location for surfing in Britain.
The Surf Safari is for those students who have previous
surfing experience, whether that’s with SDCC surf club or
outside interest. Develop your surf forecasting, analyse
performance using the latest water based technology.
receive support setting progressive targets to take your
surfing to the next level. This activity is residential and you
will be camping.
PARIS AND EURODISNEY
EXPERIENCE
Code: PAR
Leader: PHP
Cost £490
Experience fun filled days in France. Sport, leisure, language
and culture. What a great way to spend the week!
Come an experience the French way of life, get sporty and
make new friends. During the week we will be visiting the
highlights of Paris including Notre-Dame, Champs Elysees
and taking a boat trip on the Seine.
Participating in a day of water sport activities including
sailing, paddle boarding and kayaking. We will also be taking
in the challenges of EuroDisney for a day, from roller coaster
to Mickey Mouse its your choice.
Price includes all travelling costs, insurance, all excursions,
full board and meals/packed lunches at the residential
centre.
You will need to have your own passport.
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Code: HWB
Leader: REE
MAGICAL MOVIE TOUR
Code: MMT
Leader: HMD/OSB
Cost: £360
Cost: £35
Join instructors on a wonderful week of well-being. Spend your
mornings being active with qualified fitness instructors
performing a variety of fun fitness classes and games, then learn
about healthy foods while making your own lunches at school.
The afternoons will be filled with adventure, relaxation, and other
activities all about you. Throughout the week, you will plan a
community service project with your friends which you will
complete at the end of the week feeling the fantastic rewards of
helping others.
Monday we will travel to London for a three night/four day mini
break.
During our time there we will visit London attractions including
Shrek experience and Harry Potter Studios. You will enjoy a
professional tour around the city taking in the sights and scenes of
movies on the way and enjoy some evenings with superstar meals
at places such as Planet Hollywood before spending the nights in
a London Hotel.
We will leave London behind us on Thursday for our trip home.
During the week we will be having quizzes and competitions,
which we will celebrate at an award ceremony whilst in school on
Friday.
All entry to attractions, accommodation, food and drink whilst in
London are included in the price.
This is a fun packed week with lots to see and do, and some
singing along the way (optional in Planet Hollywood, dancing is a
must!) so lots of energy and a huge smile is essential.
GOLF SHOOT SWIM
Code: GSS
Leader: MKA
Cost: £120
Spend a week in South Devon enjoying outdoor swimming
pools, playing golf, doing archery plus a visit to Battlefield
Live for a shooting spree! We will also have picnics, a
barbeque and ice creams.
You must be able to swim 50 metres confidently, no previous
golf or archery experience is necessary.
SURF’S UP
Code: SUP
Leader: MAC
Cost: £160
Surfing with Discovery Surf School. This activity is suitable for the
complete beginner to those experienced surfers. You will have the
opportunity to take risks, learn from others and reflect on your
techniques and celebrate in successes.
You will be provided with a wet-suit and a board for the week.
ULTIMATE OUTDOOR
EXPERIENCE
Code: UOE
Leader: BKS/BRD
Cost: £200
Do you like being in the outdoors? Are you an active
person? Would you like to take on a new challenge? If you
answer yes to one or all of these questions then this is the
week for you!
You will get the chance to spend the week being active and
outward bound. You will learn how to ride a horse, how to
work as part of a team, have a go at mountain biking across
open land. You can also have a go at orienteering ,survival
and foraging, a bit like Bear Grylls! This will be a fun week
which will give you a chance to experience the outdoors in a
variety of ways.
THAILAND EXCHANGE
Code: THA
Leader: HGN/WKS
Cost: £1000
Once again South Dartmoor will be participating in an
exciting exchange with our fantastic partner school in
Thailand, Satriwithaya. This exchange will be our 12th
Annual Exchange with one of the most prestigious schools
in Thailand, which has royal connections, outstanding
students and staff. This trip will offer your son/daughter the
chance to visit Satriwithaya School in Bangkok in July 2017
alongside staff members from South Dartmoor. We will also
be hosting the Thai students when they visit South
Dartmoor, arriving shortly after the Easter holidays in 2017.
The price of the exchange will include all visits in Thailand,
the flight, insurance, coach to Heathrow; all meals and
activities in Thailand are paid for by Satriwithaya School and
the Thai hosts.
We plan to depart the UK on/around the 15th July and return
on/around the 28th July.
Open to Year 8 and Year 9 Only