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Date: 2 November 2011

Dear Parent/Carer

ACTIVITIES WEEK 2012S1 PUPILS

During week commencing 28th May 2012, a programme of activities and trips will run in place of the normal

timetable. This programme has been arranged to give pupils experience of a broad range of practical/outdoor

activities based around several curricular themes including Enterprise, Science, History, Geography and Outdoor

Education.

One of the main aims of the week is to promote Citizenship, through being out of school in mixed groups,meeting a variety of people and undertaking both group and individual tasks. The programme for 2012 is yet to

be confirmed, as many bookings cannot be made at this early stage, however the structure of the week will

remain as per previous arrangements and will include many of the same activities. Some of these activities willtake place outside of East Lothian and in previous years have included trips to the Glasgow Science Centre,

Dynamic Earth and the Outdoor Adventure Education Centre at Bonaly. Other activities are based in and

around Haddington but may involve the use of outside specialists and instructors.

Further information and a detailed schedule will follow in due course, however we like to give parents/carers asmuch time as possible to spread the cost of the payment. Information will also be available on the school

website. We hope that all pupils will take part in Activities Week, and parents/carers should not feel that theirchild is unable to participate because of cost. Funds may be available to help in such cases; parents/carers should

contact Mrs Craig (Head Teacher) in writing in the first instance.

Please note that pupil participation is dependent upon individual Points Totals (as at 18/05/12),behaviour, punctuality and dress code compliance. Parents/carers remain liable for the full cost of

the package unless advised otherwise in writing by the Head Teacher.

The cost of the S1 package is 65.00 per pupil. A deposit of 10 is required by 30 November 2011.

Cheques should be made payable to East Lothian Council. Pupils will be issued with a payment card and this

should accompany all payments and will act as your receipt.

Payment can be made by the following methods:q Initial deposit of 10.00 to be paid by 30 November 2011.q One further payment of 55.00. Payment will be recorded on the payment card provided.q Variable weekly/monthly payments to be recorded on the payment card provided.

The preferred times for making payments are on a Tuesday and Thursday before registration or atmorning break in Room T4 (Technical Dept). Outwith these times pupils should go to Reception

to make payments.

In all cases full payment is required by 11th May 2012 unless alternative arrangements have been made withMrs Craig (Head Teacher).

For pupils unwilling or unable to participate, arrangements will be determined at a later date and details will be

issued to parents/carers in due course. We hope that all S1 pupils participate in Activities Week, and we willwork with pupils to ensure their Points Total is of a satisfactory level wherever possible. Parents/carers are

asked to support and assist in this matter.

The return slip and the green consent form attached should be completed and returned to theSchool Office by Monday 7th November 2011. Pupils should not give any forms or money to their

Tutor or class teachers.

If you have any queries or concerns please contact the School Office in the first instance. Thank you for yourcontinued support. I am sure that all S1 pupils will enjoy Activities Week 2012.

Yours sincerely

Miss E Orr/Mrs K FairbairnActivities Week Co-ordinators

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ACTIVITIES WEEK 2012

S1 PACKAGE

Pupil Name: ___________________________________ Class: ________

Please sign the appropriate section and return to the School Office by Monday 7th

November 2011.

I agree to my son/daughter participating in the S1 programme for Activities Week 2012(w/c 28th May). I understand that:

q The cost of the S1 package is 65.00. I agree to pay this. An initial deposit of10.00 is required by 30 November 2011.

q Pupils who have a Points Total of -15 or more may not participate in ActivitiesWeek. Points totals will be as at 18th May 2012. Concerns regarding behaviour

and/or punctuality after this date will be taken into consideration (see below).

q Pupil participation is dependent upon behaviour, punctuality and dress codecompliance in addition to Points Totals. Pupils may be withdrawn where there are

concerns in these areas.

q Parents/carers remain liable for the full cost of the package (65.00) in all cases,unless advised otherwise in writing by the Head Teacher.

q Refunds will only be made in exceptional circumstances. Where applicable the valueof the refund will be determined by the Head Teacher and will reflect the

circumstances and the costs committed by the school.

q Full payment is required by 11th May 2012.

Signed: ____________________________________ Date: ________

Print Name: ____________________________________

I do not wish my son/daughter to participate in the S1 programme for Activities Week

2012. I understand pupils must continue to attend school that week, and information will

follow regarding arrangements in due course.

Signed: ____________________________________ Date: ________

Print Name: ____________________________________

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