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Launceston
College
Active
Learning Week
th rd
29 June to 3
July 2020Message 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 2020This 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-ordinatorALL WEEK ACTIVITIES
(Pupils will do the same activity throughout the week.)
ACTIVITY Code COST Brief Description
Surfing 1 £166.50 3 days at Bude Surfing and 2 days at
North Devon Wakeboarding, Paddle
boarding and using the Aquapark
DEPOSIT £50.00
Wet ‘n’ Wild 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
DEPOSIT £50.00
Adventure Week 3 £168.50 5 days of adrenaline fuelled activities
including: High Ropes, Archery,
Kayaking, Raft building, Canoe safari
and Go-Karting & Laser tag
DEPOSIT £50.00
Horse Riding 4 £168.00 Learn how to ride or develop your riding
skills at St Leonard’s stables
DEPOSIT £50.00
Skiing/Snowboarding 5 £140.00 Learn to ski or snowboard in Plymouth.
On your booking form indicate either
DEPOSIT £50.00 ‘Ski’ or ‘Board’
Fishing 6 £110.00 Spend 5 days at Bake Lakes learning
how to fish
DEPOSIT £50.00
Trail Riders 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
DEPOSIT £10.00
Looking Good, Feeling 8 £27.00 Learn about fashion, fitness and healthy
Good eating from different decades. On
Thursday you will visit fashion outlets in
DEPOSIT £20.00 Plymouth
Film Week 9 £16.50 Spend the week filming, editing and
producing a film. Based at Launceston
College but on Thursday you will visit a
DEPOSIT £16.50 cinema in Plymouth
Coffee Shop 10 No Run a café for the week. Make
charge delicious cakes, pastries and breads
Scintillating Science 11 No A whole week of fun and exciting
charge 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 weekDAILY 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 13 No charge Compete against others in a variety of
(Monday) sporting activities and games
Art – Clay animal 14 £8.00 Use clay to create an animal head of
heads your choice. Alligator to zebra or even
(Monday only) a mythical creature of your own
design
Italian Day 15 No charge You will spend the day making pizza,
(Monday only) learning about Italian carnivals and
having a go at making a mask using
plaster paper
Indoor Climbing 16 £49.00 in total This is a 2 day activity and the cost
Qualification covers both days.
(Monday and Spend two days at The Barn working
Wednesday) towards a climbing qualification
Beach ‘n’ Bowl 17 £11.50 Beach games at Widemouth Bay and
(Monday only) then bowling at The Venue
Camel Trail 18 £17.50 Cycle from Padstow to Wadebridge
(Monday only)
Cross Stitch 19 £6.00 in total This is a 2 day activity and the cost
Creations covers both days.
(Monday and Tuesday Create your own cross stitch designs
only) to take home
Sports 20 No charge Compete against others in a variety of
(Tuesday) sporting activities and games
Art – Printing using 21 £8.00 Using printing tools, inks and foam,
safe foam create graphic images on quality
(Tuesday only) paper
Pimp your T shirt 22 No charge Create a stunning customised T shirt
(Tuesday only) to take home with you
Emergency First Aid 23 £17.50 Become a hero and learn life-saving
Course skills whilst earning a first aid
(Tuesday only) certificate
Cornish Birds of Prey 24 £18.00 Visit the Cornish Birds of Prey Centre
(Tuesday only) and admire the stunning birds and
other animals
Hidden Valley 25 £13.00 Discover and explore the outside trails
(Tuesday only) and missions at Hidden Valley
Great Outdoors 26 £6.00 Learn about how great the outdoors
(Tuesday only) is. You will be based at our adventure
learning centre
Sports 27 No charge Compete against others in a variety of
(Wednesday) sporting activities and games
Art – Wire and 28 £8.00 Create a sculpture in wire and mod-
Plaster Sculptures roc of a human or animal, then cover
(Wednesday only) in plaster in the style of Albert
Giacometti
Magic in Maths 29 No charge Learn how to use maths-based tricks
(Wednesday only) to wow your friends and familyEco Nature Trail 30 £35.50 Take a ride on a Segway in Bude and
(Wednesday only) then head to the beach for an eco-
workshop and beach clean
Padstow Town Trail 31 £17.00 Visit one of Rick Stein’s restaurants
(Wednesday only) for a fish activity, explore the town on
a trail and then visit the lobster
hatchery
Eden Project 32 £19.50 Take part in the Jungle Connections
(Wednesday only) workshop
Wild Woodlands 33 £6.00 Learn about the local woodlands
(Wednesday only) making use of our own adventure
learning centre
Scratch Art 34 £6.00 Fancy yourself as a bit of an artist?
(Wednesday only) Come along to scratch art
Sports 35 No charge Compete against others in a variety of
(Thursday) sporting activities and games
Art – Tie dye and 36 £8.00 Learn to tie dye a T-shirt using fabric
fabric paint paint
(Thursday only)
Murder Mystery Trail 37 No charge Use your observations and map skills
(Thursday only) to solve the fiendish clues on a
murder mystery trail
Newquay Zoo 38 £15.00 Learn about the hundreds of amazing
(Thursday only) animals and plants from across the
world. Take part in an animal
encounter workshop
Cook Alfresco 39 £6.00 Prepare and cook your own lunch out
(Thursday only) in the open
Diamond Painting 40 £6.50 Try out the new craze of diamond
(Thursday) painting and take home your artwork
Sports 41 No charge Compete against others in a variety of
(Friday) sporting activities and games
Art – Painting on 42 £8.00 Use acrylic paint to create an image of
canvas your own choice on canvas
(Friday only)
Crime Fiction 43 No charge Solve a crime using your detective
(Friday only) 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 44 £17.00 Spend the day at The Barn learning
Indoor Climbing the different techniques of climbing
(Friday only)
Diamond Painting 45 £6.50 Try out the new craze of diamond
(Friday) painting and take home your artwork
Plymouth Aquarium 46 £14.00 See Britain’s deepest water tank and
(Friday only) take part in the Plastic Seas workshopALL 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
Code: 2 Cost: £168.00 (£50 deposit) Places available: 30
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.
~~~~~~~~~~~~ADVENTURE WEEK
Code: 3 Cost: £168.50 (£50 deposit) Places available: 60
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
Code: 4 Cost: £168.00 (£50 deposit) Places available: 24
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.
~~~~~~~~~~~~SKIING / SNOWBOARDING
Code: 5 Cost: £140.00 (£50 deposit) Places available: 40
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
Code: 6 Cost: £110.00 (£50 deposit) Places available: 14
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.
~~~~~~~~~~~~TRAIL RIDERS
Code: 7 Cost: £38.00 (£10 deposit) Places available: 12
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.
~~~~~~~~~~~~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.
~~~~~~~~~~~~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.
~~~~~~~~~~~~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.
~~~~~~~~~~~~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.
~~~~~~~~~~~~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)
Code: 20 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.
~~~~~~~~~~~~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.
~~~~~~~~~~~~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.
~~~~~~~~~~~~SPORTS
(Wednesday)
Code: 27 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 – 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.
~~~~~~~~~~~~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.
~~~~~~~~~~~~EDEN PROJECT
(Wednesday only)
Code: 32 Cost: £19.50 Places available: 30
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)
Code: 33 Cost: £6.00 Places available: 20
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.
~~~~~~~~~~~~SPORTS
(Thursday)
Code: 35 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 – 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.
~~~~~~~~~~~~NEWQUAY ZOO
(Thursday only)
Code: 38 Cost: £15.00 Places available: 60
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)
Code: 39 Cost: £6.00 Places available: 20
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.
~~~~~~~~~~~~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.
~~~~~~~~~~~~
SPORTS
(Friday)
Code: 41 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.
~~~~~~~~~~~~
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.
~~~~~~~~~~~~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)
Code: 44 Cost: £17.00 Places available: 45
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.
~~~~~~~~~~~~
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.
~~~~~~~~~~~~PLYMOUTH AQUARIUM
(Friday only)
Code: 46 Cost: £14.00 Places available: 60
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.
~~~~~~~~~~~~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.
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