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Gryffe High School

Non Residential

Activities 2017


Old Bridge of Weir Road, Houston, PA6 7EB

Tel: 01505 690633 Fax: 01505 690888

e-mail: [email protected]

web address: www.gryffehigh.com

Head Teacher: Mr Colin H Johnson BSc

Dear Parent/Carer,

Activities Week: Monday 22 May 2017 – Wednesday 24 May 2017

This year we are organising an Activities Week for all S1, S2 and S3 pupils in order to offer a wide range

of educational experiences that we cannot normally provide during the school year. We have tried to

provide an exciting and varied programme for these days and we hope that every pupil will be able to

take part. The activities offered have a wide range of prices. No one, therefore, should be prevented

from participating. The school will offer some assistance with the cost of any of the activities for pupils

on free school meals. Any other cases of financial hardship should be drawn to our attention.

We are now in a position to offer the NON RESIDENTIAL activities. We would ask you to read through

the booklet carefully and decide which activities would appeal to your child, who shall choose 3

activities in order of preference. They must be prepared to do all 3 activities. We will try and place

them on their preferred option but this may not always be possible. Some trips may need to be

cancelled if there is insufficient interest in that activity. All forms should be returned to the Maths

Department by Wednesday 16 November 2016.

Please note some activities will require a deposit very quickly to secure bookings. Deposits are non

refundable.

Pupils may be prevented from participating in an activity because of behaviour in classes or around the

school or for refusal to comply with the school dress code.

School uniform should NOT be worn during activities unless otherwise indicated.

Packed lunches will be available for pupils on free school meals who are involved in activities out of

school on a daily basis.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at the school.

Yours sincerely

Mrs A Mullan

Activities Coordinator

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.gryffehigh.com/


GRYFFE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES WEEK

Monday 22 May - Wednesday 24 May 2017

Pupil Information Sheet

How do I take part?

a) Read the descriptions of all the activities.

b) Check that you can afford any costs (discuss this with your parent or carer).

c) Choose 3 activities in your order of preference. You must be prepared to do all 3

activities. Fill in the form.

d) List 3 friends that you would like to go on your activity with. (We will do our

best to keep you together)

e) Return your form to the MATHS DEPARTMENT by Wednesday 16 November

2016.

How will I know which activity I am doing?

a) All names will be balloted by the Activities Committee.

b) Your name will be posted on a list in the S1, S2 and S3 Social Areas.

c) You will then receive further information from the teacher who is organising

your activity.

Can I change my activity?

No - except for health reasons.

How to fill out the PUPIL RESPONSE FORM

1. All pupils are expected to make a return

2. The Activities Committee cannot guarantee to offer you your first choice but

will do their best to offer you a place in one of the activities you have

mentioned. You must choose a different 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice.

3. Remember to read the description of each activity carefully, check the costs

and discuss the choices with your parents/carers before you return the form.

What about the other questions I want to ask?

Speak to the named member of staff for specific information about an activity or for

general information about activities speak to Mrs Mullan in the Maths department.


“FLOAT YOUR BOAT”

Activity: Learn the exciting sports of Dinghy Sailing, Sea Kayaking and

Wind Surfing with qualified instructors at

Cumbrae - a sportscotland national centre

( Numbers allowing there may be the opportunity to gain a qualification in one of the above

disciplines).

Location: Cumbrae Water Sports Centre – Sport Scotland

Transport: Mini-bus from school to Largs each morning followed by exhilarating rollercoaster rib

ride to the island!

Times: Leave school 8.15am on Monday 22/5/16

Return to school on Monday and Tuesday approx 6pm and on Wednesday at3pm

Food: A full and substantial 3 course lunch will be provided on each of the three days.

Cost: £150 (approx)

Staff: Mrs Campbell & Mrs O’Neill (Maths Department)


Can’t decide what to do?

Stuck between two different activities?

Why not solve your problems with The Braehead Experience.

This 3 day trip has something to suit everyone and you can still return to your own

home after each day.

Day one of this trip involves a day skiing at the snow factor where you will get taught

how to ski or snowboard and get a free lunch.

Day two starts off with a trip to Airspace, Europe’s biggest indoor trampoline park,

where you can slam dunk and somersault your morning away. After which you can test

you fears at Climbzone and learn how to scale walls.

Day three begins with a chance to shoot your friends and teachers with lasers in

Lazerquest before finishing off with a trip to the cinema.

Approximate cost: £105 (includes equipment for snow sports, instruction for all

activities and bus hire)

Staff Contact: Mrs Carter (English)

The Braehead

Experience


THREE DIFFERENT DAYS OUT!

Day 1 –

Glasgow Science Centre – including the brand new

Digital

Planetarium

Day 2 – Edinburgh Zoo

Day 3 –

Trip to the cinema

or theatre (depending on what is

on which will be confirmed nearer

the time)

Approximate Cost – £55 per pupil

Staff Contact: Mrs Connor (ABC)


Scary Scotland

DAY 1

Mary King’s Close –

Discover a hidden medieval city under

Edinburgh’s old town.

Camera Obscura –

Enter a world of illusions...

DAY 2

Blair Drummond Safari Park –

Lions and tigers and bears...oh my!!!

DAY 3

The Edinburgh Dungeon –

Not for the faint hearted!

Lunch @ The Hard Rock Cafe

Staff – Mrs Kerr

(librarian)

Approximate Cost – £90


Fishing Frenzy

Come and learn how to fly and bait fish with our 3 day course.

You will spend the first day learning how to cast both bait and fly rods.

You will spend 2 days at the fisheries in Kilmacolm, Pinewood and Lawfield.

Fish available range from rainbows, browns, blues, tiger and brook trout.

All equipment will be provided or you can bring your own.

Staff: Miss MacDonald (Maths)

Approximate Cost: £50

The

Movie Club

Whatever it is that you like to do,

The Movie Club is the thing for you.

So come along, have fun and see the movies…

And eat some popcorn that we will provide for free!

Staff:TBC Cost : Free


Golfing Galore

Come and play three different courses over the three days. The activity is

open to golfers of all standards. The cost below includes

1. Green fees and transport costs from the school and return to the

school on each of the three days.

2. Small prizes for competitions run on each day.

Pupils need to have a set of clubs plus appropriate footwear and clothing to

suit the weather.

Staff: Mr Whyte (Physics)

Approximate Cost: £45

Staff: Mr Deans

(ABC)

Approximate cost:

£45

LOVE Footy?

Think you’re worth more than Bale?

Got fancy coloured boots you want show off?

Our football trip is for you!!

For THREE days we’ll be going soccer daft with a range of activities to give

you your football fix including Stadium tours and Football Museums

You want more?

Ok ok, so looking and talking about football is ok BUT nothing beats kickin’ a

baw

During the 3 days you will get some top quality coaching from SFA certificated

coaches to help become a better player

Are you the next Galatico? Football activity is for you!


GameZone

Use your skill and logic to play a variety of board games and

computer games (Wii and X-box 360).

Play against your friends and stir up some friendly rivalry.

Staff: TBC

Cost: Free

ART ATTACK Selection of crazy arts and craft activities including

trash fashion, sculpture, clay and photography.

Arty party on last day.

Approximate Cost: £10 (all materials included)

Staff Contact: Mrs Dornan (Art)

Staff Mrs Dornan and Miss Park


Pupil Response Form

ACTIVITIES DAYS 2017

Name: __________________________Class:_____________

First Choice: _______________________________________________

Second Choice: _____________________________________________

Third Choice: _________________________________________________

Friend List

I understand that pupils may be prevented from participating in an activity or

removed from an activity because of behaviour in classes or around the

school or for refusal to fully comply with the school dress code.

Signed ________________________________________ Pupil

Signed ____________________________________Parent/Carer

THIS FORM MUST BE RETURNED TO THE MATHS DEPARTMENT

BY WEDNESDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2016

1._________________________________________________________

2.________________________________________________________

3.________________________________________________________

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