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ACTIVITIES

WEEK

JUNE 2017

YEAR

9

Cumulus Urban Orienteering

Moors Valley Orienteering

Learn to Dance

The Project Climbing Centre

Thorpe Park

Poole Park Watersports

Marwell Zoo

Durlston Country Park

New Forest Mountain Biking

ACTIVITIES WEEK

Monday 5 June to Friday 9 June 2017

Monday Cumulus Urban Orienteering, or

Learn to Dance, or

The Project Climbing Centre, or

Thorpe Park

Tuesday Moors Valley Orienteering, or

Learn to Dance, or

The Project Climbing Centre, or

Thorpe Park

Wednesday Poole Park Watersports, or

Marwell Zoo, or

Durlston Country Park or


Thursday Poole Park Watersports, or

Marwell Zoo, or



Friday Poole Park Watersports, or

Marwell Zoo, or



We are asking for a voluntary contribution to cover the cost

of the activities and the cost for each individual activity is

shown on the relevant page. We are asking for an initial

deposit of £15.00 to secure your daughter’s choices and will

request a further payment when choices have been received.

Whilst non-payment may not necessarily preclude your child

from taking part, if sufficient funds are not forthcoming then

the trip may have to be cancelled. If you are in receipt of

government benefit or assistance such as Income Support and

would like to discuss the school’s possible ability to offer you

financial help with the trip, then please do not hesitate to

contact the Finance Department at school.

Students who do not participate will stay in school doing

activities in another year group or complete alternative

activities in the Library.

While every effort will be made to allocate student choices,

where there is a limit on numbers a random selection will be

used.

CUMULUS URBAN ORIENTEERING

Leader : Mrs Moore

A team competition and challenge based in Swanage, with

multiple challenges for the teams to complete in a given time.

This can include answering cryptic clues, recording images, and

participating in other activities on the route.

Activity Cost - £28.00

MOORS VALLEY ORIENTEERING

Leader : Mrs Moore

This is an opportunity to get active at the Moors Valley Country

Park and Forest. With 750,000 visitors each year Moors Valley is

one of the most popular parks in the south of England and right

on our doorstep!

You will have the opportunity to take part in ranger-led activities

such as an orienteering course - to pit your skills against others

around the park. Time permitting you may also be able to enjoy

the wider facilities and activities including the railway,

conservation area and lake, shop and restaurant.

Limited to 32 places.


LEARN TO DANCE IN A DAY

Leader : Mrs Jenkin

Walk in ….. dance out!! A fast and fun way to learn to dance!

During the workshop you’ll receive tuition in some of the world’s most

popular Ballroom dances as seen on hit TV show Strictly Come Dancing.

This work shop is designed with the absolute beginner in mind. You will

learn all the steps in a relaxed social way

So you if you would like to:-

Cha Cha like Aljaz

Jive like Kevin,

Waltz like Karen

And quickstep all the way home

Then this activity is for you.

Limited to 30 places on each day.


THE PROJECT CLIMBING CENTRE & PARKOUR PROJECT

Leader : Ms Ashby

The Project Climbing Centre is a community driven indoor bouldering

facility run by climbers for climbers, providing facilities and support for

climbers of all ages and abilities, resulting in fun and challenging climbing.

The Parkour Project was established in

October 2014 and is Dorset’s first and only

purpose-built, indoor Parkour facility. It has

been designed so that half of the facility

emulates an outdoor environment, where

Parkour is primarily practised, whilst

utilising moveable obstacles, safety mats, a

sprung floor and a foam pit, in order to aid

the learning process.


THORPE PARK

Leader : Mrs Salt

A trip to one of the UK’s largest amusement parks which offers a variety of rides and slides.

Ideal for thrill seekers!


POOLE PARK WATERSPORTS

Leader : Mrs Woods

Students will have a day in Poole Park, learning or improving their

skills in a selection of different watersports.

They will have four sessions throughout the

day and will have the opportunity to sail,

windsurf, kayak and stand up paddle board.


MARWELL ZOO

Leader : Miss Batley

Students will use the day to produce a series of direct

observational drawing of various different animals and

experiment using a variety of drawing materials. This trip is

highly recommend to all students that take art in Year 9 and to

those students who enjoy the subject but were unable to

continue the subject through Year 9. Students will be working in

groups of 4 – 5 but producing drawings independently and will be

able to explore Marwell and make personal decisions on the

animals and materials that they use.


DURLSTON COUNTRY PARK

Leader : Mr Gilbert

Students will travel to Durlston Country Park to learn about the organisms,

conservation and the pressures associated with being part of a world

heritage site. This will consist of a session with a warden from Durlston

Country Park and then undertaking some quantitative data collection that

will be analysed later in the laboratory by applying knowledge gained on

the day and in the Summer term’s Biology lessons.

A mid summers day in Durlston Country Park is truly a spectacular

biological paradise with its wide range of habitats from calcareous

grassland rich in flora, such as orchids, and butterflies, to scrub and

towering sea cliffs with its raucous mix of seabirds such as guillemots,

razorbills and the occasional puffin.

This is a compulsory activity as part of Biology

curriculum.

Wednesday – Tutor Groups 9T, 9 N & part 9P

Thursday - Tutor Groups 9K, 9S & part 9P

Friday – Tutor Groups 9A, 9R & part 9P


NEW FOREST MOUNTAIN BIKING

Leader : Mr Makepeace

Enjoy a healthy, active day out on a New Forest cycle route,

suitable for all abilities. Appropriate bikes will be provided - as

it is in the New Forest you cannot take/ride your own bike.


YEAR 9 ACTIVITIES WEEK RETURN FORM PLEASE COMPLETE BOTH PAGES, PUT IN SEALED ENVELOPE AND PLACE IN

MONEY COLLECT IONS BOX BY NO LATER THAN 2.15PM ON THURSDAY 9 FEBRUARY 2017

Fa i lu re to meet th i s dead l ine date wi l l jeopard i se your daughter’ s cho ices . Throughout the preparat ion p rocess there may be other dead l ines. We regret that un le ss a l l dead l ines are met your daughter ’ s p lace may be

withdrawn.

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Daughter’s Name : ……………………………… Tutor Group ……………

MY DAUGHTER WISHES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES:- please tick

Monday

Cumulus Urban Orienteering

Learn to Dance


Thorpe Park

Tuesday

Moors Valley Orienteering

Learn to Dance


Thorpe Park

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Poole Park Watersports Daily

rotation - Please choose 2 additional activities. Durlston is compulsory as part of Biology curriculum

Marwell Zoo

Durlston Country Park


NB: Please do not choose an activity more than once.

of 2

Student’s Name : …………………………..………..…… Tutor Group : ………………………

I am willing for my daughter to take part in the visits/events ticked overleaf.

PAYMENT :- Please find enclosed an initial deposit of £15.00 (please delete):-

Please tick

Cheque (please make cheques made payable to Parkstone Grammar School)

Cash (payments by cash are made at your own risk)

I have made my payment by ParentPay

Signed : ……………………………………………… parent/carer Name :…….……………………………… please print

Emergency Contact

Name : ………………………………………… Relationship: ……………………………….………..

Telephone No(s): ……………………………………………………………………………………………..…….

Medical Information (if applicable): …………………………………………………………………….

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

While the students are out of school they will be subject to supervision by a reasonable number of

school staff and adult helpers. However, a well behaved group of students means that a visit can be

enjoyed by all and will enhance the students’ educational experience. A well behaved group is also a

safe group.

We expect the students to abide by the normal rules of the school at all times.

Students are expected to obey supervising adults at all times.

Students should recognise that this is a visit not a holiday. They will be expected to participate fully in all aspects of the visit, except where an activity is specifically classed as optional.

Students must not smoke or drink alcohol or be in possession of illegal substances

Students will not be allowed to leave the group without the express permission from the group leader or his or her representative.

Students are expected to respect the environment.

The rules laid down by the organisers at the venue will be obeyed at all times.

All safety regulations will be obeyed at all times.

Students should ensure they are never alone. They should stay in groups of at least four.

Students should always be aware of meeting times and places and arrive promptly.

Students should dress appropriately.

Students have a responsibility to look after their own belongings, especially money.

On coaches and ferries, students must abide the safety regulations. On coaches seat belts must be worn at all times.

By signing, students agree to abide by the code of conduct and parents agree to support their daughters and the school in upholding it. The trip leader reserves the right to exclude from further activities any student who breaks the code of conduct.

Student Signature…........................... Parent/Carer Signature…………………..

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