11 th -15 th June 2018

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1 11 th -15 th June

2 At Backwell School we want every young person to be safe, happy, challenged and stimulated so that they can achieve the best in all they do. This ethos is at the very heart of the varied and exciting activities we offer the students during Enrichment Week. Year 7 Enrichment Week is exceptionally exciting as we are fortunate to be able to offer the students places on a rich variety of residential and non residential trips in the UK. At this time of year we are asked to confirm bookings for nearly three hundred students by paying large holding deposits to the companies that we work with. This means asking you to make a decision regarding the Enrichment choices for June fully aware that the Year 7s are only just settling in with us. That being said, the trips are all excellent and experience suggests that wherever they go they students will have a fantastic and unforgettable time. The number of places available for each trip is agreed and set with the travel organisers. Some trips are exceedingly popular and there will inevitably be disappointment. Please discuss the options carefully with your child before agreeing what is best for them. We would encourage you to discuss fully a second and third option with your child. Although we understand that the students want to travel with their friends it is very important that this is not the main criteria for choosing a trip. One of the aims of Enrichment Week is to mix and share experiences with students from across the year group and of course by June friendship groups will have grown considerably. Students will be offered a place on a trip, trying to accommodate their first choice. If the trip is over subscribed names will be selected in no particular order and without prejudice to fill the number of places available on each trip. All students who are not allocated their first choice will be offered an alternative based upon their second and third choices. These students will automatically be placed on the waiting list for their first choice. Parents will be contacted if an opportunity arises during the year for students to swap trips. Places are not offered on a first come first served basis, however late applications will probably be disappointed. Parents will receive notification of the trip being offered in writing and it will be made available on ParentPay for a non-refundable deposit to be paid. Please check you have access to ParentPay before the deposit is required. If you have difficulty accessing ParentPay please contact the Finance department on Alternately telephone the Enrichment Team to make a card payment over the phone: Tel : Photographs from previous trips are available on the school website: - click on the link to the trip.

3 HOW TO BOOK At the back of the booklet there is a cut out My Choices page. Complete the My Choices page indicating first, second and third choice. (If the choice is Base Backwell you need only tick the one box) Return the completed My Choices to the Student Services office no later than FRIDAY 6 OCTOBER You will receive notification of the trip being offered by letter. This notification will include a copy of the Terms and Conditions and a Student Essential Information form relating to the trip The trip will also be made available on your Parentpay account Pay the initial deposit via Parentpay. Alternatively you can telephone the Student Services office and make a card payment over the phone The payment deadline for your initial deposit is THURSDAY 19 OCTOBER. If the deposit is not received by this date, the place may be offered to another student Complete and return the Terms and Conditions, the Student Information form and the Behaviour Agreement to the Student Services office by THURSDAY 19 OCTOBER Your child's place on the trip is not secure until the deposit has been paid and the documents requested have been returned to Student Services Payment: Non payment of deposits/instalments may lead to a student being withdrawn from a trip. Full refunds will not be given. Insurance: All trips off-site will be covered by the school trips insurance. For full details please contact the school.

4 DEPOSITS and CANCELLATIONS Deposits for all trips are non refundable. This includes the initial deposit and any interim deposits. Deposits are set by the travel companies to protect the price for the students remaining on a trip if someone were to drop out. The exception when a deposit might be refunded is: Another student is found to replace your child on the trip and therefore the numbers booked on the trip are not altered from the original booking. Cancellations information regarding cancellation charges will be contained in the letter offering your child a place on their chosen trip. These charges are set by the travel companies and will not be waivered. BEHAVIOUR Year after year Backwell School is very proud of the positive reports we receive from the companies with which we work. The behaviour of our students is exemplary and Enrichment Week is arranged in total confidence that this behaviour will continue. Taking students away on trips places extra responsibility on the staff concerned and they must be assured that the students will not represent either a risk to themselves or to other students. Student behaviour will be monitored and their behaviour in lessons and general behaviour around school will be a vital factor in determining whether they are allowed to attend the trip. We have a detailed written log in school of all incidents of poor or inappropriate behaviour and we will be using this to help decide if anyone should not attend a trip. At Backwell School we offer these amazing trips to all the students however if your child is removed from a trip due to concerns related to behaviour the deposit and any cancellation charges incurred at that point will not be refunded. If a students is removed whilst on a trip you may be asked to collect your child and any costs incurred will be the responsibility of the parent/ carer FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE If your family is eligible for Pupil Premium funding or free school meals, you may apply for financial assistance towards the cost of the trips. Please note that Pupil Premium funding cannot be used for deposits. If your family is in receipt of Child Tax Credit you may also apply for financial assistance under exceptional circumstances. To do this complete the form found on the school website. form2016. All Financial Assistance must be applied for by Thursday 19 October, once the places have been allocated. Financial Assistance cannot be used to pay for deposits.

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6 Bush Camp (Yr7 only) Bush Camp is an outdoor adventure where you will get very wet, very muddy and be challenged by the rich variety of activities that the Outpost instructors have waiting for you. If you want to experience life in the wild this is the trip for you. You will camp in huge 10 person tents beside a lake in the beautiful Quantock hills. Food, which is good and plentiful, might be eaten in the warm wooden barn on site or it might be in the woods or even as a picnic by a river. The program is diverse and fun every day. You will be raft building or taking part in Tarzan Rescue, survival and bush craft skills, air rifle shooting, archery, the Wall of Death, and Escape from Alcatraz. Because the site is right in the middle of the country side there will be a map and compass lesson when you will use your orientation skills to find your way to a local farm. Evenings will be spent under the stars beside a giant camp fire toasting marshmallows or playing games in a nearby meadow. The coach journey only takes an hour but when you arrive you will feel like you are a million miles away from anywhere. By lunch time on the Monday you will be ready to let the fun begin and learn about life in the wild. Whilst you settle into camp you can explore and discover all the quirks of the eco Bush Camp and see who will be the first to brave the unique showers. For more information about the camp visit

7 Bush Camp important information Cost of the trip 305 Deposit Schedule 1st non refundable Deposit by 2nd non refundable deposit by Instalment Schedule 1st instalment 2nd instalment 3rd instalment 4th instalment Final payment by 19 Oct 19 Nov 1Dec 1 Jan 1 Feb 1 March 1 April Accommodation is full board (packed lunch required on the first day) 40 places are available All activities will be led by Outpost instructors Sleeping bag/pillow/roll mat required No mobile phones Our students are the only school on this eco- site Students must to be able to swim 50metre Photographs from previous trips are available on the school website: - click on the link to the trip

8 Little Canada (Yr7 only) This five day trip is based in a PGL centre set in 48 acres of woodland on the banks of Wootton Creek on the Isle of Wight. Locations don t come much better than this with private access direct to the water from the seafront. There are lots of different activities to try on land and on the water. All accommodation at Little Canada is in log cabins. Most rooms sleep 4 or 6, and all have their own bathroom. The cabins are grouped together in small villages. Students take their own sleeping bags and pillow. Food is buffet style and the centre can cater for all dietary requirement. There is a fantastic range of activities including high and low ropes courses, abseiling towers, an archery range, giant swing, the creek for dragon boating and other water sports. The beach is just a short walk away for canoeing, kayaking and many of the activities on this wet and wild holiday. For more information visit

9 Little Canada important information Cost of the trip 452 Deposit Schedule 1st non refundable Deposit by 2nd non refundable deposit by Instalment Schedule 1st instalment 2nd instalment 3rd instalment 4th instalment Final payment by 19 Oct 19 Nov 1Dec 1 Jan 1 Feb 1 March 1 April Accommodation is full board Packed lunch needed on the first day Students take their own sleeping bag and pillow 80 places available Transport is by coach and ferry Activities are led by PGL instructors No mobile phones Photographs from previous trips are available on the school website: - click on the link to the trip

10 London (Yrs 7&9) This is an opportunity to spend three days experiencing life in our capital city and taking in some of the best attractions that London has to offer. You will be spending two nights in a London hotel which provides the perfect location for visiting Madame Tussaud s and taking in a top West End show. Be amazed by the spectacular views from the London Eye before dining at a central London restaurant. Take an amphibious adventure up the Thames on a London Duck tour before visiting the Tower of London. You will finish your visit by trying to escape from the world famous maze at Hampton Court. This three day visit to London will take place from Wednesday to Friday of Enrichment Week. Students will be based in school for the first two days preparing for this cosmopolitan expedition and taking part in fun based activities and games. Whilst in London transfers from one attraction to the next will be by the private coach that will remain with the party for the duration of the trip.

11 London important information Cost of the trip 356 Deposit Schedule 1st non refundable Deposit by 2nd non refundable deposit by Instalment Schedule 1st instalment 2nd instalment 3rd instalment 4th instalment Final payment by 19 Oct 19 Nov 1 Dec 1 Jan 1 Feb 1 March 1 April Accommodation is two nights in a London hotel on bed and breakfast basic Two evening meals in restaurants. Lunch on Thursday and Friday are included in the price Packed lunch required on the Wednesday Two days in school taking part in London based activities 30 places available Transport is by coach, including all London transfers from one event to the next. Dropping off points will be as close to the venue as possible All excursions are included in the price No Public Transport will be used Mobile phones may be taken to London The itinerary endeavours to minimise any instructed time in crowded open areas

12 Osmington Bay (Yr7 only) This five day trip is based in a PGL centre situated right by the coast, on the cliff top in Dorset, with sea views over Weymouth. It is one of PGL s biggest centres with superb facilities, great water sports and more activities than you can count. Many of the activities take place within the 45 acre site or in the all-weather indoor activity zone. Great outdoor facilities include high and low ropes courses, abseiling tower, tunnel trail and many more. The centre has its own private beach and cliff top views. One of the first things you ll notice is the huge high ropes course with its zip wire and the stunning views of Weymouth, Portland and Chesil Beach. Accommodation is in comfortable 2-4 bed chalets, all with en-suite bathrooms. The chalets have a fantastic position on the side of the hill and many have amazing views of the sea and coastline. Water sports take place just a short coach journey away on the Isle of Portland at a multi million pound facility where the sailing for 2012 Olympics took place. There you can take part in dragon boating, kayaking or raft building. For more information visit

13 Osmington Bay important information Total trip cost 422 Deposit Schedule 1st non refundable Deposit by 2nd non refundable deposit by Instalment Schedule 19 Oct 19 Nov st instalment 2nd instalment 3rd instalment 4th instalment Final payment by 1Dec 1 Jan 1 Feb 1 March 1 April Accommodation is full board (packed lunch needed on the first day) Students take their own sleeping bag and pillow 60 places available Transport is by coach Activities are led by PGL instructors No mobile phones Photographs from previous trips are available on the school website:

14 Cadarn Trail Riding (Yr7&9) A five day stay in a converted farmhouse surrounded by fields of horses and ponies situated in the Brecon Beacons. The programme includes grooming, feeding and tacking up, plus three full days and two half days on trail. On arrival, the programme for the week starts with an introduction to the horses, including basic skills such as grooming, feeding and tacking up. Young horse lovers will love the horses at Cadarn Trail Riding Centre. Accommodation is in a converted farmstead with bunkhouses and includes facilities for evening activities, etc.. The bunkhouse sits next to fields for games and scavenger hunts and the ponies graze overnight around the centre. The Cadarn course fee includes all meals, accommodation, use of drying room, equipment and instruction. There is a full riding programme and evening activities. There is one instructor for each group of 8 students and hard hats are provided. All you need to bring is adequate personal clothing and shoes/boots with a small heel. (riding boots not necessary) If you are a novice or an experienced rider the centre can accommodate you. For more information about the centre please visit

15 Cadarn Trail Riding Important information Coast of the trip 480 Deposit Schedule 1st non refundable Deposit by 2nd non refundable deposit by Instalment Schedule 1st instalment 2nd instalment 3rd instalment 4th instalment Final payment by 19 Oct 19 Nov 1 Dec 1 Jan 1 Feb 1 March 1 April Accommodation is full board in a bunk house (packed lunch needed on the first day) Students take their own sleeping bag and pillow 22 places available Transport is by coach All activities are led by the centre instructors Riding equipment and safety wear provided No mobile phones All abilities welcome Photographs from previous trips are available on the school website: - click on the link to the trip

16 Fishing Years 7 and 9 (non residential) This is a unique opportunity to try something new or take part in a pastime you might already enjoy. Although we include Fishing in the residential pack it is in fact five very different days out. This is an action packed adventure which involves as many different types of fishing that can be packed into one week. Try your hand at deep sea fishing from boats off Brixham and Exmouth. Or what about Coarse Fishing? Not to mention trying your hand at Fly Fishing for trout. The week is always great fun and you will go home every evening with a tale or two to tell and hopefully your supper too! Expert advice and professional teaching will be given by the professional fishermen you will encounter and the from the fishing enthusiasts on our teaching team. All equipment and transportation by school mini bus is provided. All we ask is that students must bring their sense of adventure and be ready for fun.

17 Fishing important information Total cost 200 Deposit Schedule 1st non refundable Deposit by 2nd non refundable deposit by Instalment Schedule 1st instalment 2nd instalment 3rd instalment 4th instalment Final payment by 19 Oct 19 Nov 1 Dec 1 Jan 1 Feb 1 March 1 April All fishing equipment is provided All daily excursions included in the price Itinerary may change due to weather conditions at sea All abilities welcome Five non residential day trips in the week Transport is by school minibus 14 places The Complete Angler is available for you to look at on the school website at the link below Make room in the freezer Photographs from previous trips are available on the school website: - click on the link to the trip

18 Base Backwell Activity Programme Years 7,8 9 (non residential) A week of school based activities. In we hope to include a choice of themed courses from Monday to Thursday ranging from Sports Leadership to Photography and Cookery. On Friday there will be day trips to attractions such as the Harry Potter studio tour or the Tamworth Snow Dome to choose from. There will also be more local and school based fun days. A booklet for selection of these activities will be given to students in early. The costs for these activities vary according to choice. Please indicate on My Choices if

19 ... Please cut out this page and take it to Student Services by FRIDAY 6 OCTOBER MY CHOICES Student Name:... Tutor Group. My 1st Choice My 2nd Choice My 3rd Choice Parent/CarerName:.. Signed:. Date: Deposits must be paid via Parentpay by THURSDAY 19 OCTOBER. A notification letter, terms and conditions and specific trip documentation will be sent as soon as the trip lists have been completed.

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