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Prospectus 2022
Bede’s Summer School | Prospectus 2022
We believe in
Climate Action. Celebrating our 30th year, Bede’s Summer
School are proud to offer a range of
Your Bede’s Summer School Programme 2022 industry-leading day and residential
educational programmes for international
– delivered with a negative carbon footprint
students across five sites in the Southeast
of England in 2022.
In 2019, we welcomed students from
47 different nationalities, ensuring a truly
global student community where we put
student care, learning and enjoyment at the
heart of everything we do. Our centres and
courses have carefully-defined age ranges
allowing Bede’s Summer School to create
immersive academic, social and excursion
programmes that are closely aligned with
student’s needs and interests.
As part of our package every flight, meal, At Bede’s we put the student experience and
transfer and excursion will be offset, giving quality before all else. We have an unrivalled
back more than we take from the environment. selection of optional Academies, whether
Bede’s Summer School is acting on the Climate Emergency.
educational, fun or sporting to supplement
the student experience for those looking to
Through our partnership with Climate Seed, we are supporting the
Kasigau Corridor REDD+ Project, in Kenya. This is a pioneer in wildlife hone existing skills or try something new.
conservation, protecting over 200,000 hectares of dryland forest Our highly trained, residential staff are
ecosystem where over 11,000 wild elephants live. The Kasigau REDD+
project is projected to reduce over 1.7 million tons of carbon dioxide
always on hand to ensure that students
emissions annually over the 30-year life of the project. from all corners of the world are made to
We will calculate our total carbon contribution, purchase the required feel welcomed into the Bede’s Summer
credits before retiring them through our verified partner organisations. School family.
Please visit our appendix section for more information on this initiative.
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Bede’s Summer School | Contents Bede’s Summer School | Contents
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04-13
Luton
Stansted
DICKER
English Plus (12-17 years)
Heathrow
Windsor LONDON Ebbsfleet
Pro Dance (12-17 years)
Bede’s Ethos LaLiga Football Camp (12-17 years)
Guildford
Maidstone Safeguarding and Student Care
Ashford
Gatwick Royal Tunbridge
Dover Package Inclusions
Folkestone
Winchester
Wells Academics Programme
WINDLESHAM DICKER
Staff at Bede’s
Chichester LANCING Hastings On-site Activities Lancing
BRIGHTON
Portsmouth Worthing
EASTBOURNE
Excursions
Academies at Bede’s
Eastbourne Dicker
44-49
14-19 LANCING
English Plus (13-18 years)
EASTBOURNE
Little Explorers (6-11 years)
20-25 50-55
BRIGHTON
WINDLESHAM Pathways to Higher Education
Adventures in English (8-13 years) (15-20 years)
56-66
Contents
Brighton
Academies at Bede’s
Windlesham
Appendix
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Bede’s Summer School | Bede’s Ethos Bede’s Summer School | Bede’s Ethos
Bede’s Ethos
Our Vision
Where every child finds joy in their pursuit of brilliance.
Our Mission
We continue to craft a more joyful education.
• Cultivating a vibrant learning experience, motivating us to
pursue our individual best.
Our Values
• Providing a festival of opportunity, enabling us to discover new
passions and develop new talents.
• Building a kind-hearted community, inspiring us to enhance the
lives of others. Be Compassionate Be Curious
Because a caring community fosters belonging. Because wisdom can be found off the beaten track.
We expect our community to show kindness to people of all ages, We encourage our community to discover unlikely passions and
Our courses are designed to stimulate and captivate our students. genders and ethnicities, maintaining campuses where every person hidden niches, releasing them into a wealth of opportunities inside
As part of this is our mission to deliver an unforgettable and feels joyful and energised. and outside the classroom.
transformational learning and cultural experience at our superb
Sussex-based portfolio of Summer School Centres. Students combine Be Courageous Be Conscientious
learning English with making a truly international friendship circle Because fortune favours the brave. Because dedication is a spearhead of success.
for life. We challenge our community to stand up for what is right, We ask our community to throw themselves wholeheartedly
Now in our 30th year, Bede’s Summer School strives to continue to providing them with a safe environment where they can take into every endeavour, taking responsibility for their journey and
uphold standards of exceptional student quality and care throughout bold action in pursuit of brilliance. inspiring others to do the same.
every element of the student experience.
Bede’s Summer School has the privilege of being part of the Bede’s Summer School is committed to meaningful actions as part
St Bede’s Sussex Trust, a charitable organisation that puts of these beliefs. We recognise the threats and challenges facing
education, community and sustainability above all else. It is our the people and planet. In 2022, we are delighted to announce to our
belief that we should be conscientious and compassionate in all students and their families that Bede’s will offset the entire carbon
that we do and this is reflected in our provision of Summer School footprint of every student’s summer programme. This means that
and shared values across all aspects of the Trust. all flights, meals, trips and transfers are delivered with a negative
footprint. Please visit the appendix for more information on this
initiative and our CO2 offsetting partnership.
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Bede’s Summer School | Safeguarding and Student Care Bede’s Summer School | Safeguarding and Student Care
Safeguarding Package
Inclusions
and Student Care Our residential course fees include return
transfers. Students should arrive at either
London Heathrow or Gatwick Airports or by rail
to either Ashford or Ebbsfleet International Train
Stations. Students are always met at the airport
or train station by a Bede’s staff member, who
will accompany the students to and from their
centre. Bede’s operate a 24/7 emergency line
throughout the summer period to ensure a
Safeguarding and welfare of our students is the number timely response in the event of an emergency
one priority across Bede’s Trust Sussex. We are led and to assist with transfer enquiries.
by Annabel Hodge, Director of Safeguarding and For residential students, all meals are included
Designated Safeguarding Lead, who oversees all training in the weekly package price. Students can
of Summer School Head Office, Centre Management and expect a healthy and wholesome breakfast,
Frontline Staff to ensure that everyone is aware of their lunch and dinner every day, in addition to a
role and responsibility in keeping our students safe. morning and evening snack. Bede’s ensures
Annabel will visit and support Bede’s Summer Schools that there are always two different hot choices
available and a salad bar. Students can choose
throughout the operating period to ensure a consistent
their preferred option at every mealtime.
approach and that standards are adhered to. A vegetarian option is always offered,
and special dietary requirements are catered
Bede’s Summer School only employs residential staff to ensure for, especially for those students who have food
that the pastoral and welfare needs of each individual student are intolerances. Students who cannot eat certain
covered 24 hours a day. Our staff ratios feature on the summaries foods for religious reasons are also catered for
of each centre page. In our most junior centre we have a 1:3 staff at Bede’s at no extra cost.
to student ratio and this does not exceed 1:5 across the portfolio. At all Bede’s Summer Schools laundry is
At our boarding school campuses, Bede’s Summer School has included in the package cost. At our boarding
House Parents on hand to ensure that students feel happy and school locations, this will be done for the
supported throughout their entire stay. For our Bede’s Academies, students a minimum of once per week.
we audit all external providers to ensure they have the appropriate
background checks to work with children and conduct other For added peace of mind in 2022, all Bede’s
compliance auditing to make sure they have suitable insurance Summer School courses include comprehensive
and policies. Covid-19 cover against losses, course
extensions, course curtailments or missed
Each of our Summer Schools has a dedicated Welfare Officer that flights due to Covid-19 as provided by
works closely with the Director of Safeguarding, Bede’s Summer Endsleigh Insurance. Bede’s Summer School
Head Office and the Trust’s Lead Nurse, Vanessa Tourle, to deliver will be following UK Government legislation
exceptional student care and to be proactive as well as reactive and guidance surrounding Covid safety and
to any issues relating to student well-being. Each Bede’s Summer minimising risk to staff and students in our
School will have drop-in sessions every day with a qualified summer schools by following a rigid risk
Registered Nurse that can see to any student medical needs assessment criteria and by observing best
or requirements for those on-site. practice throughout the Trust.
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Bede’s Summer School | Academic Programme Bede’s Summer School | Academic Programme
Academic
Programme
At Bede’s Summer School in 2022, PLACEMENT TEST SYLLABUS TUTORIALS
we are celebrating our 30th year of
Students will take a placement test on The Bede’s syllabus offers varied, current Tutorials are available on Friday afternoons,
experience in delivering excellence arrival to confirm their English level. and relevant topics to engage, motivate and giving students the opportunity to discuss
in student academic programmes. They will then be placed into appropriate inspire students. The syllabus is tailored their academic progress with their Teachers.
Students can learn and develop their classes according to their English level to students’ ages, needs and interests to
love of English through stimulating and age at the start of the programme. ensure efficient learning.
lessons taught by qualified, Bede’s will apply a 20% cap on speakers
enthusiastic and committed teachers. from a common language to promote METHODOLOGY EXAMS
cultural diversity and ensure a high degree
Each of our centres and courses All English teachers are suitably qualified Bede’s offers a number of intensive exam
of English immersion within the classroom.
has a closely defined age range that according to the Accreditation UK criteria. courses to allow students to obtain a
facilitates the design and delivery The teaching methodology is communicative professional qualification to certify their
LEVELS and interactive, with creativity and personal English level in preparation for future
of a relevant, challenging and
Under the Common European Framework expression encouraged. Students participate academic study or for their future career.
constructive syllabus in line with the
of Reference (CEFR), eight levels are actively in enjoyable and engaging activities All exam courses include dedicated exam
Bede’s mission, where students can
available from A0 (Complete Beginner) to encourage confidence in spoken English. preparation instead of regular English
enjoy multicultural classes with a to C2 (Proficiency). If a Course or Academy lessons and students sit the exam during
language cap on student enrolments has a minimum requirement it will be stated PROGRESS TEST their Bede’s course, usually in the last week.
to ensure a diverse international on the supplementary information.
Progress tests are carried out by the Intensive exam courses include the
student community.
teachers at the end of each week to Cambridge B1 Proficiency (Dicker), B2 First
1 A0 Complete Beginner
monitor and review students’ progress (Lancing) and C1 Advanced (Lancing).
2 A1 Beginner
LESSONS and make any necessary adjustments We also offer the Trinity GESE speaking exam
3 A1-A2 Elementary for the following week. (Windlesham and Dicker) which involves just
Each course has a different academic 5 hours of preparation. Students can elect
4 A2 Pre-Intermediate
curriculum tailored to the age range of the
centre. The number of hours of English 5 B1 Intermediate OUTCOMES to take their IELTS at our Brighton centre as
part of their Pathways to Higher Education
tuition will also vary depending on the 6 B2 Upper Intermediate We present course completion certificates
course (16+, B1 min level).
course. Please visit the relevant course 7 C1 Advanced and achievement awards in our Leavers’
pages in the prospectus to find out the Ceremony, not just for academic achievement, All exam courses are taught as two week
8 C2 Proficiency
precise details of the offering. but also to recognise effort and improvement. preparation programmes and include all
exam fees. Please see the Registration Form
for available dates.
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Bede’s Summer School | Staff at Bede’s Bede’s Summer School | On-site Activities
Staff at On-site
Bede’s Activities
We recognise the key role that staff At Bede’s Summer School, we believe
play in making the student experience that students learn just as much outside
at Bede’s Summer School special and of the classroom as they do inside of it.
memorable. That’s why Bede’s carefully Our on-site activity programme is key to
selects its staff to ensure they are this. Students will enjoy a wide ranging
professional, friendly, enthusiastic and engaging set of activities that make
and fully committed to making sure that the most of the high-quality facilities
each and every student is having fun that the Bede’s Summer School sites have
while learning and socialising within at their disposal. Bede’s Summer School
a safe and nurturing environment. understands that all students have
different interests and our programmes
Bede’s Summer School hosts a one week are designed to have something for
induction and training event ahead of the everyone that works to the social
summer operating period to ensure that there and cultural benefit of our students
is no gap between student expectation and combining sports, arts & crafts and
delivery. Frontline Teachers, Activity Leaders challenging competitions.
and House Parents all receive two days of
face‑to-face induction including safeguarding
and role-specific training to make sure they are Each of our boarding school summer
fully equipped for their duties. centres has an on-site indoor swimming
pool, sports hall and fields, as well as
Returning staff members have been key in multipurpose indoor spaces for showcases
helping Bede’s deliver high calibre summer and workshops to host the wide array of
courses. In previous years, staff that had activities that students will enjoy. Our superb
worked for Bede’s Summer School before sites allow us to offer varied and exciting
comprised around 60% of the total number activities and evening events in first class
employed. This greatly aids the quality of surroundings. Students with a particular
the student adventure and has facilitated interest in sport, performing arts or a specific
our continued improvement from one year activity can add an Academy onto their
to the next. course to receive professional coaching or
instruction to supplement their study at
Bede’s Summer School.
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Bede’s Summer School | Excursions Bede’s Summer School | Academies at Bede’s
Excursions Academies
at Bede’s
Excursions are an integral part of the Wednesday trips are a half-day afternoon/
Bede’s Summer School programme evening visit and involve visiting a local
and no two weeks are ever the same! place of interest in a nearby town or an
off-site activity, making the most of the
We offer students a complimentary
wonderful local and natural attractions
mix of visits to places of cultural across Sussex. Academies offer professional tuition Every Academy, whether it be a sport,
and historical interest, as well as in a range of sports, leisure pursuits, creative activity, leisure pursuit or academic
Saturday excursions are a full-day trip and
chances for sightseeing, shopping creative activities and academic subject will help students to develop
include a cultural, touristic or recreational their communication skills, confidence
and amusement. subjects, and are designed to
visit to London or another place of interest. in speaking and fluency.
A sightseeing option in London is offered increase students’ skills, technique
Bede’s Summer School has carefully-defined every week to ensure that students get the and knowledge. Academies are available for all levels:
age ranges in our courses and this means chance to experience the capital’s most Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate and
that the excursions across the summer are famous landmarks. Our portfolio of optional Academies Advanced. Beginners will start with
tailored to the interests of students and perfectly exemplifies our approach the basics while advanced students
Sunday excursions are often more relaxing will perfect their technique and skills.
are age appropriate. There are excursions trips to a local Sussex seaside town such as towards student-centred learning
on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays Academic Academies may require
Eastbourne, Brighton or Hastings. Students and programme design.
from all of our centres and courses with the B1 level for participation. Please see
can walk along the beach, have lunch in the the accompanying information in the
exception of Brighton, where students will park or do some shopping whilst enjoying
make the most of Brighton in the evenings Each student can customise their experience Academies section (page 56-63).
the sights and attractions on offer.
but still receive full day weekend excursions. at Bede’s with the opportunity to extend
Academies take place on and off-site
and expand their learning in and out of
depending on the selected course. If an
the classroom in small, supervised groups
Academy is off-site then the transport is
under expert tuition. Academies can bring
included in the price and students will
many benefits: some stimulate students’
be accompanied by Bede’s Summer Staff.
creativity, others expand their capacity
For some courses, a minimum number of
for reflection and others help students to
students is required for the Academy to run.
develop their critical thinking skills. Some
If an Academy is cancelled a refund will be
raise students’ fitness levels and ability,
issued. Please see the Academies section
while others help students to improve their
for the full details of the Academies Bede’s
self-confidence by challenging them to step
offers from each centre.
outside of their comfort zone.
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Eastbourne | Little Explorers
Eastbourne
Little Explorers
AGES 6-11
Our Eastbourne centre is located on the coast, in the seaside town of Eastbourne
DATES 3 July – 13 August 2022 and safely connected to the beach. This compact centre, founded as the first
Bede’s School in 1895, has the feel of a family home and offers a safe and
CAPACITY 60 (Residential) welcoming environment for our youngest students. The academic, social
and cultural programme is carefully designed to educate and inspire our
LESSONS 17½ hours per week youngest learners.
The Little Explorers course is full of lessons, activities, events and excursions that
LEVELS A0-C2 (All levels) give students a great introduction to the UK! Lessons are in small classes with
a syllabus and materials perfect for young learners. Activities make use of our
CLASS SIZE 10
outstanding facilities and are designed around the interests of younger students.
TYPICAL BEDS The evening entertainment programme provides an opportunity for recreation
4-8 beds
PER ROOM
and fun and is designed to immerse students in the English language and
WI-FI Yes culture in a stimulating and innovative way.
STAFF:STUDENT Excursions enable students to visit places of interest, students will go on a half
1:3
RATIO day trip on Wednesday afternoons and full day trips on Saturday and Sunday to
our exciting range of historic, cultural and fun attractions and destinations.
SPECIALITY Day and Parent Courses
ACCOMMODATION LOCATION
Our secure boarding houses have bedrooms Our Eastbourne Little Explorers Centre
accommodating 4–8 students that enable is located at Bede’s Prep School nestled
new friendships to form and help a sense between the Town of Eastbourne, the
of community to develop. Students share South Downs National Park and directly
their bedroom with children of a similar age in front of the beach.
and from different countries. Bathrooms are
London: 74 miles/119 km
shared and in close proximity to bedrooms.
LGW: 50 miles/81 km
LHR: 89 miles/143 km
FACILITIES
Eastbourne has an outstanding TOP NATIONALITIES 2019
sports hall, swimming pool, dance studio,
Chinese 34% German 3%
Astroturf playground, art studio,
drama theatre, IT suite and access to the Spanish 11% Polish 3%
Bede’s sports fields as well as a garden French 8% Turkish 3%
and beach access for supervised visits. Japanese 8% Ukrainian 3%
Some classrooms have stunning sea views. Italian 7% Israeli 2%
Russian 6% Lithuanian 2%
Saudi 5%
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Eastbourne | Little Explorers Eastbourne | Little Explorers
Academics Leisure Day Course
This carefully crafted programme, with 17½ hours of SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES (AFTERNOONS) Bede’s Day Course, offered at Eastbourne,
lessons per week, consists of English Skills, StoryTime is a non-residential option for students
After lessons, students participate in a variety of sports and
and Explorations, where students learn English through recreational activities. Students will be able to choose their who are coming to England with their
stimulating subjects such as science, technology, preferred sport or activity. parents/guardians on a family holiday.
geography and history.
Examples are: Cooking, Dance, Drama, Football, Handball, Short
Lessons improve students’ general language competencies Tennis, Swimming and Touch Rugby. PROGRAMME
(including grammar and vocabulary) while placing The programme runs from 08.30 to 17.00
particular emphasis on communication, fluency and SOCIAL EVENTS (EVENINGS) Monday to Friday (18.15 on Wednesday) and
building confidence in the speaker. Social events are always the perfect time for students to mix and includes the half-day excursion on Wednesdays.
enjoy themselves with their new friends. At Eastbourne they include: Students may add the evening option (includes
Disco, Fashion Show, Karaoke, Messy Games, Mini Olympics, dinner and evening social events) on a daily
LEVELS Talent Show, Egg Drop Challenge and Treasure Hunt. basis and may also join the Saturday and
All levels are welcome starting from A0 (Complete Beginner) Sunday excursions (supplements payable,
see Registration Form for details).
up to C2 (Proficiency). EXCURSIONS AND TRIPS
Excursions are a great way for Little Explorers to safely venture
ENGLISH SKILLS outside of their campus. We offer students the opportunity to visit
LESSONS AND ACTIVITIES
These lessons are designed to improve students’ general language places of cultural and historical interest value, as well as chances Day students will join the residential students
skills, extend their vocabulary and better their understanding for sightseeing, shopping and amusement. in classes which are mixed to ensure they are
of grammar to improve accuracy when producing spoken and learning with peers of different nationalities
Examples of our excursions are:
written English. and of the same language ability and age.
Wednesdays (half day): Farm, Forest, Forts, Museum,
Day students will also join the varied and
Pier, Trampolining
exciting on-site activity programme offered
STORYTIME Saturdays (full day): London Zoo, Kidzania, Legoland Windsor
as part of the Little Explorers course or can
Sundays: Brighton Pier and i360, Hastings Pirate Day,
Working on several different children’s stories per week, StoryTime add any of the available Academies onto their
Knockhatch Adventure Park
lessons stimulate students’ natural curiosity, develop their listening day course.
and speaking skills and extend their everyday vocabulary.
ACADEMIES (OPTIONAL)
EXPLORATIONS Academies are a great addition to our Little Explorers Course.
These lessons use CLIL methodology to develop students’ Academies on the Little Explorers Course are:
English skills through a range of stimulating subjects such science,
technology, geography and history.
Animal Management, Film and Animation, Football Skills,
Horse Riding and Swimming. Parent
Please check on the Registration Form to see which weeks we
Programme
For further information on Academics at Bede’s Summer offer these Academy courses.
School, please see pages 8 and 9 of the Introduction. Parents of Little Explorers can also
study at Bede’s Summer School.
We offer a programme of English
lessons (group or one-to-one) and
a leisure programme for any parents
wishing to combine a taste of the
Bede’s experience with a family holiday.
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A Typical Day 13.30 EXPLORATIONS
EXCURSION DAYS
These CLIL (Content and Language WEDNESDAYS
Integrated Learning)-based lessons allow Students will break their regular weekday
students to improve their English whilst at routine and leave off campus to enjoy a
the same time explore a range of stimulating half day trip to a local attraction such as
MON-FRI subjects such as Ecology, Space, Science Urban Jump, Herstmonceux Observatory
and Technology. or Paradise Park and return to campus
for dinner and their social events.
14.45 BREAK
After completing the final lesson for the WEEKENDS
07.30 WAKE UP + BREAKFAST day students can have a short rest before After breakfast on both Saturday
using this time to get ready for a fun packed and Sundays will see Bede’s Summer
Students will be woken up by the house parents who will ensure afternoon of activities or academies.
they are ready for the busy day ahead. Students will then be students embark on full day excursions.
able to select from our wide range of breakfast choices, where Guided by trained Activity Leaders, they
15.00 SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES
staff will be available to help those in need or who have any will explore and enjoy cities such as
A register will be taken and a daily activity London, Brighton or Windsor or to take
special requirements.
briefing will be given by the Activities in some of the best attractions England
08.45 STUDENT MEETING Manager. Each student will meet with the has to offer such as Chessington World
activity leader and get the chance to burn of Adventures or the Zoo and return in
A morning register will be taken and a meeting held for students off some energy by taking part in a choice of
to understand the plan for the day. This is a perfect chance for time for dinner.
different activities.
pupils to ask any questions or raise any concerns.
16.45 FREE TIME
09.00 ENGLISH SKILLS
After a busy day of lessons and activities,
English Skills focus on developing students’ general knowledge in students get time to themselves in a supervised
English and ability to communicate effectively and accurately in everyday setting. This can be a good opportunity for
situations and different contexts. Students will be tested, challenged, students to call home, play games or rest
supported and stimulated. before dinner.
09.45 BREAK 17.30 DINNER
Time for the students to relax and socialise with their friends and take in Students can choose from a specially designed
the beautiful location surroundings. nutritious dinner menu designed by Holroyd Howe.
Summer School Staff will be on hand to help
10.00 ENGLISH SKILLS (CONTINUED) students understand the options available and
make sure they are eating a balanced diet.
18.15 SOCIAL EVENTS
Before the evening activities take place
10.45 BREAK + SNACK staff will take the register and the Activities
Students take the opportunity to grab a snack, socialise or simply Manager will give a short meeting to plan for
rest before they continue with the remaining lessons. the evening. This is a great way for students to
all get together. This could be a treasure hunt,
11.00 STORYTIME disco, messy games or something the students
StoryTime gives students the opportunity to share personal and have chosen.
fictional stories in a creative and stimulating way, enhancing their
spoken fluency in English. Students become storytellers and story
listeners, with the StoryTime teacher as their role model.
20.00 HOUSE TIME + SNACKS
12.00 SIESTA/CHILL ‘N’ CHAT Time for pupils to settle down and start to relax
Siesta Time or Chill ‘n’ Chat is included to allow our youngest after a busy day. Pupils will be able to enjoy
students to re-energise in preparation for a busy afternoon of sports time with their friends or simply just relax in
and activities. the boarding house. House Parents will sit with
students and get their feedback from the day
12.30 LUNCH through student voice or just a general chat.
Our Eastbourne centre offers a beautiful dining experience
overlooking the sea. Students will be able to enjoy their lunch 21.00 BEDTIME
prepared by the award winning Holroyd Howe. Staff will be on hand At the end of a full day, pupils can get some much
to help pupils. needed rest.
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Windlesham Adventures in English
The spacious campus, which welcomes up to 130 students per week, creates
a real sense of freedom and connection to nature. Combined with the secure
and safe location, this makes Windlesham the perfect site for young children
who want to be part of a small, lively community. Young people’s innate
curiosity about the natural world can be harnessed to engage them about their
relationship with nature and present and future global ecological challenges.
In this programme, our students develop their English communication
skills through their experience of learning about and learning in nature.
This fully‑inclusive programme includes sports and activities every afternoon.
Professional academies are available in a variety of sports and other activities.
The evening entertainment programme provides an opportunity for recreation and
fun and is designed to immerse students in the English language and culture in
a stimulating and innovative way. Excursions enable students to visit places of
interest. These can include a cultural visit to a castle, museum or palace, a visit to
a popular tourist attraction such as Big Ben, Madame Tussauds or the London Eye
or something more recreational such as a trip to an aquarium, zoo or theme park.
ACCOMMODATION LOCATION
Windlesham offers separate accommodation Windlesham is set in beautiful grounds
on campus for boys and girls, with cheerful which extend over many acres of the Sussex
AGES 8-13
and spacious bedrooms; there are typically Downs countryside of West Sussex between
4–8 beds per room, which helps students the villages of Washington and Findon,
DATES 10 July – 13 August 2022 to mix and make friendships with students north of the town of Worthing.
of different nationalities. Students share
London: 54 miles/86 km
CAPACITY 130 their bedroom with children of the same
LGW: 31 miles/51 km
age and from different countries which
LHR: 58 miles/93 km
LESSONS 20 hours per week helps them to mix, speak English and build
new friendships. Bathrooms are located on
each floor and are shared. Each house has TOP NATIONALITIES 2019
LEVELS A0-C2 (All levels)
a common room with comfortable chairs Chinese 22% Austrian 2%
or sofas for students to relax during their
CLASS SIZE 12 Spanish 18% Polish 2%
free time.
French 12% Czech 1%
TYPICAL BEDS Italian 12% Saudi 1%
PER ROOM
4-8 beds FACILITIES Russian 8% Portuguese 1%
Facilities at Windlesham are first class and Japanese 7% Turkish 1%
WI-FI Yes self-contained within the expansive, beautiful German 4%
school grounds. Available on-site are tennis
STAFF:STUDENT
1:4 courts, a multipurpose Astroturf pitch,
RATIO
playing fields, golf holes, a drama theatre,
SPECIALITY Outdoor Learning forest school, an IT suite, and a wonderful
newly built complex featuring a sports hall
and large indoor swimming pool.
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Academics Leisure
There are 20 hours of lessons per week including SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES (AFTERNOONS)
English Skills, Explorations and Adventure Activities.
After lessons, students participate in a variety of sports and
All levels are available with a maximum of 12 students recreational activities. Students will be able to choose their
per class. Weekly tests are conducted to check progress. preferred sport or activity.
Lessons improve students’ general language competencies Examples are: Cooking, Dance, Drama, Football, Handball,
(including grammar and vocabulary) while placing Short Tennis, Swimming and Touch Rugby.
particular emphasis on communication, fluency and
building confidence in the speaker. SOCIAL EVENTS (EVENINGS)
Social events are always the perfect time for students to mix
and enjoy themselves with their new friends. At Windlesham they
LEVELS include: Disco, Fashion Show, Karaoke, Messy Games, Mini Olympics,
All levels are welcome starting from A0 (Complete Beginner) Talent Show, Egg Drop Challenge and Treasure Hunt.
up to C2 (Proficiency).
EXCURSIONS AND TRIPS
ENGLISH SKILLS Excursions are a great way for Adventurers in English to safely
These lessons are designed to improve students’ general language explore places outside of their campus. We offer students the
skills, extend their vocabulary and better their understanding opportunity to visit places of cultural and historical interest value,
of grammar to improve accuracy when producing spoken and as well as chances for sightseeing, shopping and amusement.
written English.
Examples of our excursions are:
Wednesdays (half day): Portsmouth with Mary Rose, Seven Sisters
EXPLORATIONS Country Park, Brighton Pavilion
These lessons use CLIL methodology to develop students’ Saturdays (full day): London Dungeons, Shakespeare’s Globe,
English Skills through a range of stimulating subjects such as Tower of London
science, technology, geography and history. Sundays: Leeds Castle, Brighton with i360 flight,
Hampton Court Palace
ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES
ACADEMIES (OPTIONAL)
Adventure Activities offer students practical lessons outdoors,
focusing on productive and receptive communication skills such as Academies are a great addition to our Adventures in English Course.
orienteering, problem-solving, survival skills or bush craft activities. Academies available at Windlesham are:
Football Skills, Horse Riding, Performing Arts and Tennis.
EXAM COURSES AVAILABLE
Trinity GESE Please check on the Registration Form to see which weeks we
offer these Academy courses.
For further information on Academics at Bede’s Summer
School, please see pages 8 and 9 of the Introduction.
22 23Windlesham | Adventures in English Windlesham | Adventures in English
A Typical Day EXCURSION DAYS
WEDNESDAYS
Students will break their regular weekday
routine and leave off campus to enjoy a
14.45 BREAK half day trip to a local attraction such as
MON-FRI After completing the final lesson for the Urban Jump, Herstmonceux Observatory
day students can have a short rest before or Paradise Park and return to campus
using this time to get ready for a fun packed for dinner and their social events.
afternoon of activities or academies.
WEEKENDS
15.00 STUDENT MEETING
07.30 WAKE UP + BREAKFAST After breakfast on both Saturday
A register will be taken and a daily activities and Sundays will see Bede’s Summer
Students will be woken up by the house parents who will ensure
briefing will be given by the Activities students embark on full day excursions.
they are ready for the busy day ahead. Students will then be
Manager. Each student will meet with Guided by trained Activity Leaders, they
able to select from our wide range of breakfast choices, where
the activity leader who will take them to will explore and enjoy cities such as
staff will be available to help those in need or who have any
their activity. London, Brighton or Windsor or to take in
special requirements.
some of the best attractions England has
15.15 SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES to offer such as Chessington World of
08.45 STUDENT MEETING
Students get the chance to burn off Adventures or the Zoo and return in time
A morning register will be taken and a meeting held for students
some energy by taking part in a choice of for dinner and evening social events.
to understand the plan for the day. This is a perfect chance for
different activities.
pupils to ask any questions or raise any concerns.
16.45 FREE TIME
09.00 ENGLISH SKILLS
After a busy day of lessons and activities,
English Skills focus on developing students’ general knowledge in
students get time to themselves in a supervised
English and ability to communicate effectively and accurately in everyday
setting. This can be a good opportunity for
situations and different contexts. Students will be tested, challenged,
students to call home, play games or rest before
supported and stimulated.
dinner and the social events.
10.00 BREAK 18.00 DINNER
Time for the students to relax and socialise with their friends and take in
Students can choose from a specially designed
the beautiful location surroundings.
nutritious dinner menu. Summer School Staff
will be on hand to help students understand the
10.15 ENGLISH SKILLS (CONTINUED)
options available to them and make sure they
are eating a balanced diet.
11.15 BREAK + SNACK 19.15 SOCIAL EVENTS
A great way for the students to all get together
Students take the opportunity to grab a snack, socialise or simply
in the evening is through the social evening
rest before they continue with the remaining lessons.
activities. This could be a treasure hunt, disco,
11.30 EXPLORATIONS messy games or something the students
have chosen.
These Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) based
lessons allow students to improve their English whilst at the same
time explore a range of stimulating subjects such as Ecology, Space,
Science and Technology.
21.00 HOUSE TIME + SNACKS
12.30 LUNCH
Time for pupils to settle down and start to relax
Our Windlesham centre offers dining in two sittings. Students after a busy day. Pupils will be able to enjoy
will be able to enjoy their lunch prepared by the award winning time with their friends or simply just relax in
Holroyd Howe. Staff will be on hand to help pupils in understanding the boarding house. House Parents will sit with
all the options available. students and get their feedback from the day
through student voice or just a general chat.
13.30 ADVENTURE ACTIVITY – WOODLAND OLYMPICS
Students participate in different activities: Zig-zag through an 22.00 BEDTIME
avenue of trees, crawl under low branches, going for gold to create At the end of a full day, pupils can get some much
medals and pine cone throwing challenge. needed rest.
24 25Dicker | English Plus
Dicker English Plus
Dicker, home of Bede’s Senior School, is based in a small village in the middle
of the South Downs, surrounded by beautiful countryside. Designed to reflect the
feeling of life in a rural community, the spacious campus offers accommodation
AGES 12-17
for up to 250 students and has five boarding houses that inspire a sense of
community and belonging – ideal for both more reserved and confident students.
DATES 3 July – 13 August 2022
Lessons consist of English Skills, Enrichment, and Research Projects.
CAPACITY 250 These combine to provide students with a balanced programme of language
and academic content, and the opportunity to sharpen their communication and
LESSONS 22½ hours per week interpersonal skills. For those looking to obtain a qualification, the Trinity GESE
and Cambridge B1 Preliminary exams are also available.
LEVELS A0-C2 (All levels)
In addition, students can create a more intensive study programme by choosing
CLASS SIZE 14 up to two Academic Academies per week in subjects such as Creative Writing,
English Literature, Maths and Presenting. This fully‑inclusive programme also
TYPICAL BEDS features sports and activities every afternoon. Professional academies are
2-4 beds
PER ROOM available for a variety of sports and other activities.
WI-FI Yes The evening entertainment programme provides an opportunity for recreation
and fun and is designed to immerse students in the English language and
STAFF:STUDENT
1:5 culture in a stimulating and innovative way. Excursions enable students to enjoy
RATIO
visiting places of interest. These can include a memorable cultural visit to a
SPECIALITY Academic Academies castle, museum or palace, a visit to a popular tourist attraction such as Big Ben,
Madame Tussauds or the London Eye or something more recreational such as a
trip to an aquarium, zoo or theme park.
ACCOMMODATION LOCATION
Dicker offers accommodation on campus Dicker is located in a small village in the
for boys and girls. Most bedrooms middle of the rolling hills of the South
have 2–4 beds with shared bathrooms. Downs between the seaside town of
Every boarding house has its own communal Eastbourne and the historic town of Lewes.
space for students to relax.
London: 68 miles/109 km
LGW: 44 miles/70 km
FACILITIES LHR: 82 miles/133 km
Facilities at Dicker include a large modern
sports hall, swimming pool, gym, squash TOP NATIONALITIES 2019
and tennis courts, Astroturf, football and
French 16% Argentine 5%
cricket pitches, dance studios, drama
theatre, IT suites and art studios as well as German 15% Polish 3%
stables and Bede’s own Zoo! Italian 14% Portuguese 3%
Russian 11% Turkish 3%
Japanese 9% Chinese 2%
Spanish 9% Ukrainian 2%
26 27Dicker | English Plus Dicker | English Plus
Academics Leisure
This carefully crafted programme, with 22½ hours of SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES (AFTERNOONS)
lessons per week, consists of English Skills, Enrichment
After lessons, students participate in a variety of sports and
and Research Projects. recreational activities. Students will be able to choose their
preferred sport or activity.
Lessons improve students’ general language competencies
(including grammar and vocabulary) while placing Examples are: Aerobics, Card Games, Dance, Dodgeball, Fashion
particular emphasis on communication, fluency and Design, Rounders, Singing and Volleyball.
building confidence in the speaker.
SOCIAL EVENTS (EVENINGS)
Social events are always the perfect time for students to mix and
LEVELS enjoy themselves with their new friends. At Dicker they may include:
All levels are welcome starting from A0 (Complete Beginner) Disco, Fashion Show, Karaoke, Messy Games, Mini Olympics,
up to C2 (Proficiency). Talent Show, Egg Drop Challenge and Treasure Hunt.
ENGLISH SKILLS EXCURSIONS AND TRIPS
These lessons are designed to improve students’ general language Excursions are a great way for English Plus students to safely
skills, extend their vocabulary and better their understanding of explore places outside of their campus. We offer students the
grammar to improve accuracy and confidence when producing opportunity to visit places of cultural and historical interest value,
spoken and written English. as well as chances for sightseeing, shopping and amusement.
Examples of our excursions are:
ENRICHMENT Wednesdays (half day): Battle Abbey and Hastings Seafront,
Students develop their receptive and productive English skills and Indoor Rock Climbing, Seven Sisters Country Park
deepen their cultural knowledge using real-world materials such Saturdays (full day): Natural History Museum, Buckingham Palace,
as adverts, leaflets, social media, TV shows, short films, podcasts, Tate Modern and Borough Market
online articles, blogs and magazines. Sundays: Brighton Pier and i360, Arundel Castle, Chichester
Cathedral and Shopping
RESEARCH PROJECT
Working in groups, students complete daily research tasks based
ACADEMIES (OPTIONAL)
around a weekly theme or topic of interest. They then present their Academies are a great addition to our English Plus Course.
findings/conclusions by way of a sketch, performance, debate or Academies on the English Plus course are: Adventure Sports,
news story, developing not just their speaking and communication Commercial Pop Dance, Creative Writing, English Literature ,Football
skills but also their social and interpersonal skills. Skills, Golf, Horse Riding, Maths, Photography,
There is a fun, competitive element to Research Projects and every Presenting and Tennis.
student in the winning class, judged by the Academic Manager or Centre
Director, is recognised for their contribution and given a small prize.
Please check on the Registration Form to see which weeks we
offer these Academy courses.
EXAM COURSES AVAILABLE
Trinity GESE
Cambridge B1 Preliminary
For further information on Academics at Bede’s Summer
School, please see pages 8 and 9 of the Introduction.
28 29Dicker | English Plus Dicker | English Plus
15.00 BREAK
After completing the final lesson for the
A Typical Day
day students can have a short rest before
using this time to get ready for a fun packed EXCURSION DAYS
afternoon of activities or academies.
WEDNESDAYS
15.30 STUDENT MEETING
Students will break their regular weekday
A register will be taken and a daily
routine and leave off campus to enjoy a
activities briefing will be given by the
half day trip to a local attraction such
MON-FRI Activities Manager. Each student will meet
as Chichester Cathedral, Arundel Castle
with the activity leader who will take them to
or Bluewater Shopping Centre and
their activity.
return to campus for dinner and their
15.45 SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES social events.
07.15 WAKE UP + BREAKFAST
Students will be woken up by the house parents who will ensure
Students get the chance to burn off some WEEKENDS
energy by taking part in a choice of different
they are ready for the busy day ahead. Students will then be After breakfast on both Saturday
activities.
able to select from our wide range of breakfast choices, where and Sundays will see Bede’s Summer
staff will be available to help those in need or who have any 17.15 FREE TIME students embark on full day excursions.
special requirements. Guided by trained Activity Leaders,
After a busy day of lessons and activities, they will explore and enjoy cities such as
08.30 STUDENT MEETING students get time to themselves in a London, Brighton or Windsor or to take
supervised setting. This can be a good in some of the best attractions England
A morning register will be taken and a meeting held for students opportunity for students to call home, or rest
to understand the plan for the day. This is a perfect chance for has to offer such as Buckingham Palace,
and enjoy some downtime before dinner and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre or London
pupils to ask any questions or raise any concerns. the evening social events. Zoo and return in time for dinner.
08.45 ENGLISH SKILLS – THEME: SOCIALISING 18.00 DINNER
Grammar: Different types of questions, question tags, pronouns. Students can choose from a specially designed
Vocabulary: Disappointing, upsetting, frustrating, breaking the ice, nutritious dinner menu designed by Holroyd Howe.
to recognise somebody, to join in. Summer School Staff will be on hand to help
Quiz and group discussion. students understand the options available to them
and make sure they are eating a balanced diet.
10.00 BREAK + SNACK
Students get the opportunity to grab a snack, socialise or simply rest
19.00 STUDENT MEETING
before they continue with lessons. Staff will take the register and the Activities
Manager will give a short meeting to let the
10.15 ENGLISH SKILLS (CONTINUED) students know the plan for the evening.
19.15 SOCIAL EVENTS
A great way for the students to all get together in
11.30 BREAK the evening is through the social evening activities.
This could be karaoke, soft ball sports, a quiz, disco
Time for the students to relax and socialise with their friends
or something the students have chosen.
either indoors or outdoors.
11.45 ENRICHMENT – MEDIA: INTERNET
Reading about “Britain today” on the internet: Population, religion, 21.00 FREE TIME + SNACK
multicultural, social class, stereotypes, family life, cost of living.
Time for pupils to settle down and start to relax
Writing this information about your own country.
after a busy day. Pupils will be able to enjoy
Speaking: Discuss the results with your group.
time with their friends or simply just relax in the
12.45 LUNCH boarding house.
Our Dicker centre offers a mixture of modern and traditional dining 21.45 HOUSE MEETING
areas for students to enjoy a lunch prepared by the award winning
House Parents will share any important
Holroyd Howe. Staff will be on hand to help pupils understand all the
information with students and get their feedback
options available.
from the day through student voice or just a
13.45 RESEARCH PROJECT – general chat.
THEME: CITY OF THE FUTURE 22.00 HOUSE TIME
Brainstorm the pros and cons of city life.
Pupils can continue to relax in the boarding house
Speaking in groups: what will the “ideal” future city look like?
before bedtime.
How will it balance various 21st century challenges to be vibrant
and liveable for all? Research predictions about city life in 2050 and 22.30 BEDTIME
evaluate the merits of these predictions.
At the end of a full day, pupils can get some much
needed rest.
30 31Dicker | Pro Dance
Pro Dance
Overview
This two-week programme helps DANCE INSTRUCTOR
students to develop their dance
Paul Liburd (MBE) is a former member
technique and repertoire, as well as
of London Contemporary Dance
giving them invaluable experience of
Theatre, Rambert Dance Company and
performing to a live audience.
Scottish Ballet as a soloist and he has
Dancers join English Plus students for danced works by some of the world’s
their English lessons, which consist of most prominent contemporary-modern
12½ hours per week of English Skills. choreographers. His awards include
The evening entertainment programme the Cosmopolitan/School Award
provides an opportunity for recreation in 1985, the BBC Yorkshire Black
and fun and is designed to immerse Achievers Award 1992, Critics Circle
students in the English language and Award for Outstanding Male Dancer
culture in a stimulating and innovative 2004 (Contemporary) and Critics
way. Weekend excursions enable Circle National Dance Award 2009
LOCATION Dicker students to visit places of interest. (The Dancing Times Award for Best
These can include a cultural visit to Male Dancer). He was awarded the
AGES 12-17 a castle, museum or popular tourist MBE (Member of the Order of the
attraction such as the Tower of London British Empire) in 2009 for services
DATES 10 July – 23 July 2022 or something more recreational to Dance.
such as a shopping trip or visit to a
After retiring from performing, Paul
ENGLISH LESSONS 12½ hours per week theme park.
has taught at a number of UK and
On the last Friday, students will international dance schools including
DANCE LESSONS 17 hours per week
perform a demonstration of the the Legat School of Dance at Bede’s
A1-A2 (Elementary) work covered in both Classical School. At present, he is teaching
MINIMUM LEVEL
Dance Intermediate Ballet and Contemporary training at Rambert School of Ballet and
sessions in front of an audience. Contemporary Dance and London
CLASS SIZE 14
The performance will include new Studio Centre.
TYPICAL BEDS choreography, created in participation
2–4 beds
PER ROOM with the students during the course.
WI-FI Yes
STAFF:STUDENT
1:5
RATIO
SPECIALITY Intensive Dance
32 33Dicker | Pro Dance Dicker | Pro Dance
Academics and Leisure
PROGRAMME COURSE CONTENT
This intensive Dance and English course Pro Dance students receive at least 17 hours
includes 17 hours of dance and 12½ hours of dance training per week. The core
of English tuition per week. programme includes classical ballet,
contemporary and choreography. Alongside
ENGLISH LEVELS the core programme, students receive
Pilates, conditioning, fitness sessions and
We offer levels from A1-A2 (Elementary) improvisation sessions.
to C2 (Proficiency). We cannot accept
Complete Beginners or Beginners on Conditioning/Pilates Students learn to
this course. develop and improve strength, flexibility,
posture and coordination.
ENGLISH SKILLS Classical Ballet Focuses on musicality,
strength, alignment, extension,
There are 12½ hours of English Skills
travelling, jumps.
lessons per week. Pro Dance students join
English Plus students. These lessons are Contemporary Exploration of various
designed to improve students’ general Contemporary Dance techniques.
language skills, extend their vocabulary and
Choreography Students learn the
better their understanding of grammar to
choreographic tools needed to create their
improve accuracy when producing spoken
own dance routines.
and written English.
DANCE LEVEL LIVE PIANIST
There will be a live pianist for the technical
This course is open to students who are
dance training sessions.
trained in Classical Ballet/Contemporary
Dance from intermediate to advanced levels.
FINAL PERFORMANCE
EXCURSIONS AND TRIPS On the last Friday, students will perform
a demonstration and sharing of the work
Pro Dance students will join Dicker’s
covered in both Classical Ballet and
English Plus students on Wednesday
Contemporary training sessions in front of
half‑day and weekend full-day excursions
an audience. The performance will include
for the exciting, cultural and historic
new choreography, created in participation
adventures to destinations and attractions
with the students during the course.
around London and the South of England.
34 35Dicker | Pro Dance Dicker | Pro Dance
A Typical Day EXCURSION DAYS
15.30 BREAK WEDNESDAYS
Pro Dancers can take a well-earned short Students will break their regular weekday
rest before returning to complete their final routine and leave off campus to enjoy a
half day trip to a local attraction such
MON-FRI dance lesson of the day.
as Chichester Cathedral, Arundel Castle
16.00 CREATIVE/CHOREOGRAPHY or Bluewater Shopping Centre and
Students learn the choreographic tools return to campus for dinner and their
needed to create their own dance routines. social events.
17.30 FREE TIME WEEKENDS
07.15 WAKE UP + BREAKFAST
After a busy day of English and Dance lessons, After breakfast on both Saturday
Students will be woken up by the house parents who will ensure they and Sundays will see Bede’s Summer
are ready for the busy day ahead. Students will be able to select from students get time to themselves in a
supervised setting. This can be a good students embark on full day excursions.
our wide range of breakfast choices and staff will be on hand to help Guided by trained Activity Leaders,
those in need or who have any special requirements. opportunity for students to call home,
play games or rest before dinner and the they will explore and enjoy cities such as
London, Brighton or Windsor or to take
08.30 STUDENT MEETING social events.
in some of the best attractions England
A morning register will be taken. A meeting will then take place has to offer such as Buckingham Palace,
for the students to understand the plan and structure for the day. Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre or London
This is a perfect chance for the students to ask any questions or 18.00 DINNER Zoo and return in time for dinner.
raise any concerns.
Students can choose from a specially
designed nutritious dinner menu designed by
Holroyd Howe. Summer School Staff will be on
08.45 ENGLISH SKILLS hand to help students understand the options
available to them and make sure they are
English Skills focus on developing students’ general knowledge in
eating a balanced diet.
English and ability to communicate effectively and accurately in everyday
situations and different contexts. Students will be tested, challenged, 19.00 STUDENT MEETING
supported and stimulated.
Before the evening activities take place staff
10.00 BREAK + SNACK will take the register and the Activities Manager
will give a short meeting to let the students
Students take the opportunity to grab a snack, socialise or simply rest
know the plan for the evening.
before they continue with the remaining lesson.
10.15 ENGLISH SKILLS (CONTINUED) 19.15 SOCIAL EVENTS
A great way for the students to all get together
in the evening is through the social evening
activities. This could be a treasure hunt, disco,
messy games or something the students
11.30 BREAK have chosen.
Time for the students to relax and socialise with their friends and
take in the beautiful location surroundings.
12.00 CONDITIONING/PILATES 21.00 FREE TIME + SNACK
Students learn to develop and improve strength, flexibility, posture Under supervision, students have time to socialise
and coordination. within the larger summer school community.
This is a great opportunity for all nationalities
12.45 LUNCH around the world to interact naturally.
Our Dicker centre offers a mixture of modern and traditional dining
areas for students to enjoy a lunch prepared by the award winning 21.45 HOUSE MEETING
Holroyd Howe. Staff will be on hand to help pupils understand all the House Parents will share any important
options available. information with students and get their feedback
from the day through student voice or just a
13.30 CLASSICAL BALLET general chat.
Focuses on musicality, strength, alignment, extension,
travelling, jumps. 22.00 HOUSE TIME
Pupils can continue to relax in the boarding house
14.30 CONTEMPORARY TECHNIQUE before bedtime.
Exploration of various Contemporary Dance techniques.
22.30 BEDTIME
At the end of a full day, students can get some
much needed rest.
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