Aw brochure 2014 by The Cam Academy Trust

Year 8 + 9

Activities Week 2014 14th-18th July

Activities Week 14th-18th July 2014—General Information This booklet will give you all the information you need to know about Activities Week 2014, an event held every year in July for pupils in year 8 and 9. There is a rich variety of activities at a range prices; there is something for everyone here. What to do: Read through the booklet carefully and decide which activities appeal to you. At the back of the booklet there is an application and consent form. In the boxes indicated put your top three activity choices in order of preference, then detach the form and hand into Mrs Jenkins in the general admin office by Friday March 7th 2014, please keep the booklet for your reference. Please be aware a first come first served basis does not operate. Only when all the forms are collected in do we allocate placements. Please remember that we have to consider all of your three choices as nearly 600 pupils require placements and many of the activities only cater for a small number of pupils, with some for only 10-15 pupils. Unfortunately these activity numbers are fixed and cannot respond to demand as deposits have to be paid and transport booked well in advance. You need to be flexible and be prepared to do any of your top three activities. Year 8 pupils must also be aware that priority is given to Year 9 pupils and that they will benefit from this when they are in year 9. If you are currently in year 9 please do not chose the activity you attended last year. If you are already signed up to either the Naples, Dali or Flanders trip you do not need this booklet and do not need to complete the forms at the back. This year you will see that we now have some activities that are a combination of other smaller activities. These are advertised at the end of the booklet and offer a mixed bag of activities and trips. These are called Combo activities and are numbered. When you select your ‘Combo’ choice you are choosing to attend all of the activities within that strand. It is also very important to be aware that when allocating placements no consideration can be made to friendship groups. Please be prepared to make a selection based upon what you personally want to do. Part of the beauty of Activities Week is meeting and mixing with new people across two year groups and many new friendships are formed during this week. Payments: Until all pupils are notified of the activity they have been allocated no payment is due. PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY PAYMENT WITH THE APPLICATION FORMS. Pupils are made aware of their placements on the 23rd April via their tutors during registration and on the lists posted in the school foyer. The following week on Monday 28th April the payment window opens and payments can be made. The more expensive activities have a two month split payment plan with payments due by the dates indicated below. Split Payment Plan dates: 1st Payment: Thursday 1st May 2nd Payment: Thursday 5th June One-off Payment date: Thursday 5th June

Payment cont: How to pay for your child’s activity: When you child has been allocated a placement they will become part of the audience group for this activity and it will be linked to their WisePay account. To see this you need to login to your child’s account then view ‘Activities and Clubs’. Some prices advertised in this brochure are approximate prices, it will be here you see the finalised price for the activity and you can make your payment. Cash payments and cheques, payable to CVC with your child’s name, tutor group and activity on the back are also accepted. Those parents not on WisePay will receive a Parentmail notifying them payment is due and the required amount. Paper copies of letters will also be sent to parents without email. Please note a placement is not guaranteed until a payment has been made and all deposits are non-refundable. If payments are not made your child will not be signed up to an activity during Activities Week. If you have any issue with paying for your child’s placement please contact Mrs Jenkins, or one of the members of staff named below. FSM/Pupil premium: Pupils that qualify for Free School Meals or Pupil Premium can apply for financial assistance towards the cost of their activity. Please contact Mrs Stewart on 01223 262503 for further information. Exceptional Funding Support (EFS): This is a new funding option for pupils on FSM and low income families. Up to £100 can be spent on domestic trips. Please contact Alison Cronk on 01223 262503 if you would like further information. Arts Award: Some of the activities qualify for the year 8 Arts Award. The arts award is the arts world's equivalent of The Duke of Edinburgh Award and counts as a real qualification. With the Arts Award you focus on your creativity in any art form's you like: music, dance, art, craft and design, drama, photography and film, creative writing etc. To obtain the Bronze Award you need to take part in an activity, attend an event, research your arts hero and share your skills in some way. You collect evidence of these elements in a portfolio and then get it checked by one of the advisors in the school. Each department has a trained advisor that you can approach with the school’s Arts. The activities that qualify for this have an arts award logo on the page.

Join us in Spray Can Art Week and create amazing pieces of artwork using a variety of techniques and different materials. Work with a visiting Pro, who will show you lots of new stuff which we will try out in our own artwork. We will then look back and view our finished work at the end of the week.

Essential Information: Year :

8 and 9

Places:

Price:

ÂŁ42

Staff:

Mr Dean/Mr Joseph

Cambridge through a Lens

Necessary equipment: Each pupil must have a digital camera or good quality camera phone that allows them to take quality images. Also a USB lead for the camera will be useful or photos can be emailed to their school account.

What do we do? We spend three days in Cambridge visiting places of interest and taking photos. We will look for interesting textures, shapes, light and tone in architecture and the natural environment and then create photographic art work on art software packages back at school that we will showcase in a private viewing on Friday. We will visit : Botanical gardens Fitzwilliam Museum Folk Museum– Kettles Yard The highlight of the week is a two hour canal boat tour on the river Cam with a picnic or fish and chips lunch. Each pupil will also produce a quality print of their favourite image that they can take home and frame.

Places are limited to 16 and the inclusive cost for the week is £44 per student including travel to and from Cambridge on the bus. A picnic lunch or fish and chips and ice-creams are included in the price.

Essential information: Year:

8 and 9

Places:

Cost:

£44

Staff:

Ms Taylor

DanceWeek ‘Dance in activities week was great fun and was a good way of learning a number of dances in different styles such as street, jazz and contemporary. At the end we put on a big dance show that everyone came to see. The classes were exhausting but so much fun, we learnt loads of new moves and we got to meet people we might not have been friends with before, we all worked hard together and learnt some fantastic dance routines. The teachers were all really nice and were always there if someone was struggling. The show at the end was the best part, it was amazing to be able to show people all of our hard work and just showing what we could do was a brilliant feeling, and the amount of support we got from the audience was amazing. Dance week is definitely a great choice for activities week!’ Previous Dance Week pupil.

Essential information: Year:

8 and 9

Places:

Cost:

£57

Staff:

M. Edwards

Get Crafty! Open to years 8 and 9 Maximum 20 pupils Cost ÂŁ25 to cover all materials used.

Try your hand at a variety of projects and learn some new skills or extend your existing skills. You should have lots of completed projects to take home at the end of the week.

Essential information:

Knitting Embroidery Needlepoint Felt work

Year:

8 and 9

Places:

Price:

ÂŁ25

Staff:

Mrs James

Jewellery

Make a cushion, Gel window stickers Making cards Gift bags and boxes Party Crackers

Mepal Outdoor Activity Week YEAR 9 ONLY (recommended for GCSE PE students) What the week will involve: A coach will travel to Mepal every day taking pupils to enjoy an action packed week participating in a range of different outdoor activities. During the week pupils will focus on developing their climbing and orienteering skills in preparation for a GCSE assessment at the end of the week. Pupils will also participate in additional activities such as fencing, high ropes, raft building and kayaking. All of the activities are taught by qualified instructors at the Mepal centre and the main focus of the week is to develop new skills in line with the GCSE specification to provide pupils with practical grades which can be put towards their GCSE course. Who is the week open to: The week is open to year 9 pupils only but priority on this activity will be given to GCSE PE students. How many places are available? We have 50 places available on this course. The cost The cost of the week is ÂŁ176. This includes all tuition by qualified instructors and coach travel every day. Lunch is not included so pupils will need to bring a packed lunch with them each day. This activity will have a split payment plan enabling payment in two instalments.

Essential information: Year:

Places:

Cost:

ÂŁ176

Staff:

Miss Curtis

the London Aquariumâ€”this will require a late pick up

Cricket Week Do you like to play and watch cricket? This week will include:  

A tour of the Lords cricket ground

The opportunity to watch a championship game

You will also have the opportunity to train in an elite environment and develop your cricket skills

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You will be given lots of coaching and the opportunity to play competitively with other pupils 

And much much more……………

Essential information: Year: Places: Cost: Staff:

8 and 9 15 £55 Mr Uttridge

Please note late finishes are likely on certain days For more info please see Mr Uttridge in the PE Dept

Music Week

Do you love music? Pop, Classical, Rock, etc...here is an opportunity any keen musician will not want to miss - the chance to spend a week working in our well equipped music department with our music teachers. What you will do: 

freestyle composing or song-writing

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percussion and instrumental workshops

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instrumental / vocal skills Also the use of technology, e.g. microphones, amps, drum machines, effects units, multi-track recorders

Whatever your instrument, your own or the school’s, whatever your taste in music, if you’ve got the motivation then this could be the activity for The highlight of the week is a musical performance showcasing the pieces you have been working on to a live audience!

Essential information: Year:

8 and 9

Places:

Cost

£30

Teacher:

Mrs Bristow

Ever wondered what goes into making a successful show happen? Want to experience the life of a promoter or a roadie? Then come along to the Good Gig Guide. Over the week we will give you hands-on experience and skills in event management and publicity. You will learn how to make your gig go with a bang! You will visit venues and learn tips from professional technicians.

Monday:

Introduction to Event Management—how to plan and run an event. Introduction to lighting the stage and making it sound good.

Tuesday:

A backstage tour of venues in Cambridge (part 1

Wednesday:

A backstage tour of venues in Cambridge (part 2)

Thursday:

Promoting events, designing publicity and introducing press releases.

Friday:

Your turn to run the show! Working with Dance and Music we will provide technical support for their activities week events.

Essential information: Years:

8 and 9

Places:

Cost:

£20

Staff:

Mr Parker/Mr Brown

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Get some experience in putting on events

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Pick-up some technical skills

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Learn about what happens behind the scenes at Cambridge’s most famous venues

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Create publicity and learn how to promote events

Drama at Wysing Are you an aspiring actor? Do you want to take part in a production? We will be working at Wysing Arts putting on a performance of The Children by Edward Bond. Both performers and production members required.

The Children by Edward Bond Set in a late-21st-century apocalyptic landscape where human behaviour is monitored, living spaces are designated and where any emotional displays are immediately eradicated.

Essential information: Year:

8 and 9

Places:

Cost:

Free

Teacher:

Mr Frost

Sports Performance Week Sports Performance is for pupils who want to develop their sporting skills and take part in a range of sporting activities during activities week. This activity is for sporting enthusiasts who enjoy sport and competing.

You will have the opportunity to play the following: Football

Basketball

Trampolining

Rock Climbing

Tennis

Cycling Gym Sessions

Rugby

Cycling Badminton Swimming Dodgeball

Rounders

and more...

BBQ On the final afternoon of the week all pupils will have a BBQ lunch (included in the cost)

Essential information: Year:

8 and 9

Places:

Cost:

ÂŁ17

Staff:

Mr Kelsall

>>hack_week Join us as we create our own hackspace for a week to explore, take apart, repurpose and build things that we then control with computers and blog about for the world to admire us and try out our projects. We will focus on some set projects using .NET gadgeteer and Raspberry Pis but there will be time and space for participants to bring in their own projects to share or look for collaborators on.

We will : 

Build a digital camera

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Create things with LEDs, buzzers, and other outputs and sensors

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Hack a Bigtrak Jr to make a wi-fi connected robot

Using the following skills: 

Two programming languages

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Basic electronics

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Basic networking

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Blogging and/or web design Absolutely no previous knowledge or skills required just a desire to build and program things; but if you are already a lover of things Pi or Arduino, we want you to come along too to create things with us and learn new skills.

>>Cost: £25 >>Limit: 21 places >>More info: Mr Bellis or Ms Stell

Business Studies Week – The UK Leisure & Tourism Industry

We plan to visit some of the UK’s biggest and best attractions on this activity. We will enjoy a day at each, as full paying customers, and then reflect upon the business side of the attractions back at school on the Friday.

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Cadbury World Colchester Zoo The Harry Potter Studio Tour Thorpe Park

•Develop your understanding about what makes a tourist

Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday : Thursday:

Visits will also include an exclusive ‘behind-the-scenes’ Business Educational Talk Develop your understanding about what makes a tourist attraction successful You will work in teams to create and present an idea for your own local tourist attraction (Friday)

Essential Information: Open to: Years 8 and 9 Places: 25 Cost: £118 includes all admission fees and transport. Staff: Mr Warrington Mr Allen Miss Hodgson and Miss Frampton

Writer in a Week Are you the next J.K Rowling, Malorie Blackman or David Walliams? A budding poet or a talented playwright?

During this week you will have the opportunity to develop your writing skills - poetry, prose and play - all in a fun, engaging way! What we will do: Get poetic - you will have the opportunity to take part in a day of poetry with an inspirational poet. Get creative - you will produce writing from a selection of genres and authors - to help you with this, you will spend a day working with a top author! Get inspiredâ€“ we will spend a day in Cambridge where you will be looking for inspiration for your own writing. Get up to date - any roving reporters out there? You will spend a day with The Guardian newspaper in London learning what it takes to be a journalist. Get heard - you will learn what it takes to be a radio presenter and get your voice heard!

That's not all - you will also have the opportunity to write play scripts, have fun with Shakespeare and spend some time relaxing in The Botanical Gardens (all whilst being inspired, of course). Essential Information: Places:

Cost:

ÂŁ100 approx

Year:

8+9

Staff:

Mrs Norman

Snowboarding Spend 4 days learning how to snowboard on real snow! Professionals will lead sessions teaching the basics then try out some moves on the slopes in recreational boarding sessions. Boards, bindings, boots and helmets are included. If you don’t have or can’t borrow a ski jacket and ski bottoms they can be hired. (£6 per day for both jacket and bottoms) One day in the week we will bowl and then shop. Shopping and group Lunch Spend one afternoon at Milton Keynes shopping centre. Here you will have some free time to shop and we will meet and have a group lunch at one of the restaurants.

Essential information: Ideal for anyone who has an interest in snowboarding. Beginners to advanced boarders welcome. Cost:

£170 for the week

Places:

14 places for Year 8+9 students

Staff:

Mr Mannas, Mrs Edwards and Mrs Fisher

Times:

Leave school each day at 8:30 and return for 2:50

Please note that this a very physical activity which will require a good level of fitness. Those who opt out part way through the week will not be refunded as costs are paid in advanced.

Only 5 places remaining

Trip to Naples

Year 8+9

See the wonders of Pompeii, Vesuvius, Capri and Herculaneum Whilst an intensive trip (due to the amount packed into our schedule!), it is a thoroughly enjoyable one. Pupils will visit and walk across a dormant volcanic crater, which still emits steam and sulphurous fumes, creating quite a stench! We also climb up the side of Mount Vesuvius to see the debris left from the last eruption in 1944 and are accompanied at the top by a mountain guide who tells us of the activity of the volcano. To help us understand the consequences of one of Vesuviusâ€™ eruptions, we visit Pompeii and with a guide examine the ruins left from the infamous eruption of AD 79. We spend time exploring this site, studying the artefacts (including the plaster-casts of bodies) which archaeologists have discovered after years of excavation. To further understand this event, we visit Herculaneum to assess the differences between the experience of those living in Pompeii at the time, and those under 5kms away. To let off some steam (!) and see other areas, we catch a hydrofoil to the island of Capri to explore one of the lands of the rich and famous. This is a stunning, picturesque place where pupils are able to buy souvenirs, have lunch in a restaurant and take a chairlift to the top to experience the amazing views across the bay. Pupils also get the chance to learn how to make Italian gelato and sorbet, and of course eat it! They also have time on the beach to play games and paddle, and we host a quiz to test their general knowledge. Pupils often comment on the opportunity the trip provides to meet new friends across the year groups, and that these are established by the experiences they have on the trip. Pupils also return from the trip fascinated by the historical sights they have seen and the beauty of the Bay of Naples. Essential information: This trip has already launched but has 5 spaces remaining. Cost: ÂŁ740 payable in instalments Please see Mrs Titchmarch in the Humanities office for an information pack if you are interested in this trip or contact her via the school email. PLEASE DO NOT FILL IN THE FORM AT THE BACK OF THE BOOK IF YOU HAVE CONFIRMATION OF A SPACE ON THE NAPLES TRIP.

Combo 1 Week During Combo 1 week you will be doing the following activities: Monday and Tuesday: The Great Comberton Bake-off! We knead YOU! Do you love watching the Great British Bake Off? Is Mary Berry your heroine? More importantly, do you LOVE baking? If you answered YES to one or more of these questions then the Great Comberton Bake-off is the activity for you! Over the 2 days we will be making and decorating cake pops and cup cakes. You will be learning how to make pizza bases and tortillas from scratch. At lunch times you will be able to invite a friend (or teacher ?!) to eat them with you. Wednesday: MFL activity consisting of one of the following: Capoeira/Zumba/Japanese/Craft/Haka/Bath Bomb making/Jewellery making/Message in a Bottle/ 3 languages in a day

Thursday and Friday : craft Models

3D Modelling— produce beautiful 3D craft models

Essential information: Cost:

£35- £45

Places: 16 Staff:

Various

The cost covers all resources for the above activities. Please select COMBO 1 in the choice of activity box on the application form

Combo 2 Week During Combo 2 week

you will be doing the following activities:

Monday and Tuesday: Geography Activity

Forest Adventure and Discovery Visit Thetford Forest Picnic in the forest Fact finding hunt and trail in the forest Investigate global threats and issues in tropical and UK forests. Create a display of your findings. Activity Leader- Miss Jones Pupils will arrive back on Monday after school hours and will require picking up.

Wednesday and Thursday: Forensic Science activity

Murder Mystery Think you’d make a great detective? Fancy trying out your scientific problem solving skills? Think you have what it takes to solve a murder? If so try out forensics where we’ll be putting into practice some Crime Scene Investigation skills to solve a murder mystery, including the opportunity to work with an ex-crime scene examiner from the Metropolitan Police.

Friday :

MFL Activities

One of the following: Capoeira/Zumba/ Japanese/Craft/Haka/Bath Bomb making/ Jewellery making/Message in a Bottle/ 3 languages in a day

Essential information: Cost:

£40-£50

Places: 20 Staff:

Various

The price cover all admission fees, transport and resources for the activities above. Please select COMBO 2 in the choice of activity box on the application form

Combo 3 Week During Combo 3 week

you will be doing the following activities:

Monday and Tuesday: Art Activity

Clay days

Study animal forms and

Add textural effects with tools then add detail

produce clay figures in a

with paint. Take home

style of your choice.

your completed pieces.

Wednesday and Thursday: Skiing

Skiing -experience skiing at a low cost! Spend two days learning how to ski on real snow! Professionals will lead sessions teaching the basics then try out some moves on the slopes in recreational skiing sessions. Skis, boots, and helmets are included. If you don’t have or can’t borrow, a ski jacket and ski bottoms they can be hired. (£5.50 per day for both jacket and bottoms)

Friday :

Maths activity

Polyhedral buildings We will be designing structures and buildings in 3 dimensions. We'll initially do this using models, before scaling up our buildings to make habitable structures. We will look at some of the methods that architects use to make buildings both strong and beautiful.

Essential information: Cost:

Approx £70-£75

Places: 15 Staff:

Various

The price covers all admission fees, transport and resources for the activities above. Please select COMBO 3 in the choice of activity box on the application form

Combo 4 Week During Combo 4 week you will be doing the following activities: Monday and Tuesday:

Skiing –Experience skiing at a low cost! Spend two days learning how to ski on real snow! Professionals will lead sessions teaching the basics then try out some moves on the slopes in recreational skiing sessions. Skis, boots, and helmets are included. If you don’t have or can’t borrow, a ski jacket and ski bottoms they can be hired. (£5.50 per day for both jacket and bottoms)

Wednesday: MFL Activities One of the following: Capoeira/Zumba/ Japanese/Craft/Haka/Bath Bomb making/Jewellery making/Message in a Bottle/ 3 languages in a day

Thursday and Friday: . Study animal forms and

produce clay figures in a style of your choice.

Essential information: Cost:

Approx £75-£80

Places: 15 Staff:

Various

Clay days

Add textural effects with tools then add detail with paint. Take home your completed pieces.

The price covers all admission fees, transport and resources for the activities above. Please select COMBO 4 in the choice of activity box on the application form

Combo 5 Week During Combo week FIVE you will be doing the following activities: Monday Wednesday Friday:

Wild Week This activity is about having fun! We take the bus into Cambridge and visit some venues that provide us with fun-filled activities. The aim of the week is develop some skills and learn a little bit about science at the same time. The science teachers will impart fascinating facts for you as you study the movement of animals and humans through the physical activities you undertake. Monday: We will swim at Parkside Pool in Cambridge. - see if you can beat Mr Boyle.

Wednesday: Visit a climbing wall in Cambridge– this is a very challenging activity and needs strength, skill and bravery to undertake.

Friday: Wild Week Finale Animal encounters at school - Unusual real-life animals visit the school and you can handle them! The three days are also filled with lots of other nice treats and we will all bond as a group. There is also a Wild Week TShirts for everyone!

Tuesday:

Thursday: MFL Activities One of the following: Capoeira/Zumba/ Japanese/Craft/Haka/Bath Bomb making/ Jewellery making/Message in a Bottle/ 3 languages in a day

Essential information: Cost:

£45-£50

Places: 24 Staff:

Various

The price covers all admission fees, transport and resources for the activities above. Please select COMBO 5 in the choice of activity box on the application form

Combo 6 Week During Combo 6 week you will be doing the following activities: Monday Tuesday:

Murder Mystery

Think you’d make a great detective? Fancy trying out your scientific problem solving skills? Think you have what it takes to solve a murder? If so try out forensics where we’ll be putting into practice some Crime Scene Investigation skills to solve a murder mystery, including the opportunity to work with an ex-crime scene examiner from the Metropolitan Police.

Wednesday:

Thursday Friday:

Forest Adventure and Discovery Visit Thetford Forest Picnic in the forest Fact finding hunt and trail in the forest Investigate global threats and issues in tropical and UK forests. Create a display of your findings. Activity Leader- Miss Jones Pupils will arrive back on Thursday after school hours and will require picking up.

Essential information: Cost:

£35-£40

Places: 20 Staff:

Various

The price covers all admission fees, transport and resources for the activities above. Please select COMBO 6 in the choice of activity box on the application form

Activities Week 2014- Comberton Village College Student Details, Parent Consent + Application Form Parents are required to complete this form for both on and off site activities. Please see page one in the Activities Week booklet for more information about the selection process for Activities Week. Year 9 pupils must select a different activity from the one they attended last year and all pupils must be prepared to attend any one of the three activities they indicate here. All pupils MUST make a choice in all three boxesâ€“ Many thanks. First Choice of Activity Second Choice of Activity Third Choice of Activity

Student Details Surname

First Name

Tutor Group

Sex

Address Home Tel No (including code)

Parent/Carer Mobile No

Parent/Carer Name Name of Doctor Surgery address & Tel No Medical information (asthma, diabetes, travel sickness, migraine, etc) Ongoing medication (name/type/ dosage/ frequency) Allergies

Epipen

(medicine/food) Medical treatment or operations within the last year Dietary requirements Paracetamol List of medication the Activity Leader may administer without prescription (please indicate)

Ibuprofen Plasters Travel Sickness Medication

Other medication to administer:

Emergency Contact Details In the event that we are unable to get hold of a parent/carer on the home and mobile numbers, please provide details of a relative (R) or neighbour (N) who could help contact you in the case of an emergency. Name

Phone No

Name

Phone No

Name

Phone No

Informed Consent (please mark) I am aware of the nature of the programme that my child is about to take part in and I understand that I can seek more detailed information by telephone/in writing from Mrs Jenkins on 01223 262503 ex 274 or via jjenkins@comberton.cambs.sch.uk I have told my child to pay particular attention to staff giving advice on matters of safety, behaviour and general procedures I give informed consent for my child to take part in all activities organised by the staff in connection with the programme I understand that if the programme my child has chosen involves an off site activity, there will be occasions when he/she may be unsupervised and therefore he/she will need to act responsibly and maturely

Declaration (please mark) In the event of a medical emergency every possible effort will be made to contact you. We request that you agree for your child to receive medical treatment if the situation arises. It is important you understand that such a decision will be acted upon by a doctor. I agree to my child receiving medical treatment in the event of an emergency I agree to inform Mrs Jenkins if any of the information given here changes before Activities Week commences.

Signed: ............................................................

(Parent/Carer)

Printed: ............................................................

Date: ............................................................

Please return this form to Mrs Jenkins in the General Admin Office By Friday 7th March 2014 NO PAYMENT IS REQUIRED AT THIS TIME