S.E.E.P SITUATIONAL ENGLISH EXCURSION PROGRAMME

S.E.E.P SITUATIONAL ENGLISH EXCURSION PROGRAMME

This programme has been developed for those students wishing to improve their English by doing a more practical course than can be offered by a purely classroom-based approach. Student learning takes place through complete immersion in the language in real-life situations, with classes serving as preparation for the excursions, hands on activities and cultural visits included in the programme. Before an excursion, students research the history, heritage and important sights of the place(s) to be visited, through a series of guided learning activities. Learning English becomes fun, relevant and memorable, creating a positive learning environment which, in turn, leads to beneficial results. Visits to London, Oxford, Edinburgh and the Lake District are also included in the programme.

Sunday 10 th September 09.50: Arrive at Heathrow. Meet and greet with SIS representatives at the airport, transfer by private coach to Oxford. 14.30: Enjoy a picnic lunch on a cruise down the river Thames. 16.00: Visit to Oxford Castle Unlocked. 17.30: Depart Oxford for Accommodation

Monday 11 th September 09.00: Breakfast and depart for visit to the iconic city of Liverpool. Visit Albert Dock, a World Heritage Waterfront Site. Lunch and free time to explore. Depart for Scarborough. Arrive at Scarborough for meet and greet with Homestay.

Tuesday 12 th September 09.00-13.00: Welcome Introduction to and information about the programme. 13.00 14.00: Lunch. 14.00 Guided town tour and time to explore the town centre. 17.30 Meet Homestays at Railway Station. Evening free get to know your homestay.

Wednesday 13 th September 09.00-13.00: Project classes A History of York 13.00-14.00: Lunch. 14.00-16.00: Coastal cruise (weather permitting). 19.00-21.00: Film night Loch Ness!

Thursday 14 th September 09.00: Coach departs for City of York. 10.00: Walking tour of York. 12.00: Meet for (picnic) lunch. 13.00: Visit the famous Jorvik Viking Centre/Visit York s Chocolate Story. 14.00: Explore the famous Shambles and visit the shops in and around it. 15.20: Visit York s Chocolate Story/the Jorvik Viking Centre. 16.30: Return to Scarborough. 19.30: Evening activity: school disco.

Friday 15 th September 09.00-11.00: Project Work. Yorkshire Pudding Day (researching Yorkshire s favorite culinary creation). 11.00-13.00: Situational English Shop for the ingredients needed to make your own Yorkshire puddings. 13.00-14.00: Lunch on the beach (weather permitting). Afternoon activity: speedboats. Evening will be spent with host families preparing Yorkshire puddings there will be a prize for the best pictures and tallest puddings! (no cheating we ll be watching you!)

Saturday 16 th September 09.15: Depart from railway station for FLAMINGO LAND!! All Rides Free 16.30: Depart from Flamingo Land. 17.30: Arrive back at Scarborough Dinner & Free Evening with homestay.

Sunday 17 th September 11.30: Meet at School to depart for the Total Wipeout Aquapark. 13.00: Total Wipeout activity. 14.00: Lunch. 15.00: return to Scarborough. Free Evening with Homestay and prepare for excursion to Edinburgh, Loch Ness and Lake District.

Monday 18 th September 07.00: Meet at the railway station to depart for Edinburgh 10.00: Visit Alnwick Castle, more famously known as Hogwarts! Includes entry and lessons on how to fly your own broomstick. Picnic lunch in the castle grounds. 13.00: Depart Alnwick Approx. 15.00: Arrive in Edinburgh and accommodation, time to relax and freshen up before exploring... 17.30: Visit to the Real Mary King s Close (the hidden underground city vaults), followed by free time for dinner on The Royal Mile. Approx. 21.30: Return to accommodation.

Tuesday 19 th September 08.00: Breakfast 9.00: Depart accommodation 9.30: Walking tour of Edinburgh to take in its famous landmarks, including the Castle, Greyfriars Kirkyard and the Scott Memorial. 13.00: Picnic lunch 14.00: Free time for shopping on the famous Princes Street. 19.00: Dinner 21.00: Return to accommodation

Wednesday 20 th September 08.00: Depart Edinburgh for Loch Ness. 14.00: Search the depths of Loch ness on a deep scan cruise to spot Nessie, its worldfamous monster, an unmissable experience! 15.00: Visit the Loch Ness Exhibition Centre. 16.00: Check-in to accommodation and freshen-up before dinner. 18.00: Traditional Scottish evening with dinner. Retire for evening.

Thursday 21 st September 08.00: Breakfast and depart for Ambleside. 11.30: comfort stop 13.00: stop for lunch and refreshments in Gretna Green, a town famous for eloping young couples! Approx. 17.30: Arrive at Ambleside accommodation. 18.00: Dinner. 19.00: Free time for exploring. 21.30: Retire.

Friday 22 nd September 08.00: Breakfast. 09.00: Windemere Cruise take a tour around the world famous Lake Windemere. 11.00: Tree-top trail in Brockhole. 12.00: Lunch by the lake 13.00: Depart for Scarborough, including comfort stop en route. 17.30: Arrive in Scarborough in time for dinner with Homestay.

Saturday 23 rd September FREE DAY! Relax with Homestay or enjoy a day exploring Scarborough, shopping or simply have a day at the beach!

Sunday 24 th September Whitby 10.00: Depart from railway station for Whitby, Goathland and Mallyan Spout, with a stop at Hole of Horcum. 12.00: Lunch before boarding the train. 12.50: Visit to Hogsmeade station, all aboard the steam train to the gothic fishing town of Whitby! 14.00: Arrive in Whitby follow the town trail which inspired Bram Stoker s Dracula. 16.00: Experience the terrifying world of Dracula! 17.00: Fish n chips at a local restaurant. 19.00: Depart for Scarborough. 20.00: Arrive in Scarborough.

Monday 25 th September 08.15: Depart for Lady Lumley's 09.00-16.00: Lessons with buddies at a real English comprehensive school. Sports competition with the school students 16.15: Return to Scarborough. Evening 7pm. Ten-pin bowling and certificate presentation.

Tuesday 26 th September 08.15: Depart for Lady Lumley's 09.00-16.00: Lessons with buddies at a real English comprehensive school. Sports with Lady Lumley's buddies 16.15: Return to Scarborough Free evening with Homestay to prepare for departure and visit to London.

Wednesday 27 th September 07.30: Depart from school for Manchester 11.00: Stop at Manchester to visit the Theatre of Dreams, or rather, Old Trafford, Manchester United s ground. 13.00: Depart for London and Kew Bridge accommodation. 18.00: Arrive at Kew Bridge to relax and freshenup for dinner. Free night to relax and have dinner.

Thursday 28 th September 08.00: Breakfast and depart for the museum 10.30: Arrive at Natural History Museum. 11.30: Visit the luxurious and world famous Harrods. 12.30: Depart from Harrods for Buckingham Palace and a picnic lunch in St. James Park. 13.30: Walking tour of London: See Trafalgar Square, Horse Guards Parade, Palace of Westminster 16.00: Take an educational tour on the London Eye to see the fantastic sights of London from the sky!! 17.00: Visit/photo stops at Tower of London and Tower Bridge, time for dinner in view of the famous sights. 19.00: Depart for accommodation near St. Paul s Cathedral. Retire or free evening with Teachers.

Friday 29 th September 08.00: Breakfast. 09.00: Depart for Covent Garden & British Museum 12.30: Lunch 13.30: Visit to Camden Lock markets and free time to enjoy the eclectic sights of the area shopping! 19.00: Time for dinner and return to accommodation to retire for the evening.

Saturday 30 th September 08.00: Breakfast. 09.00: Depart for Madame Tussaud s famous waxworks museum. 12.30: Farewell lunch in a traditional English pub 15.30: Arrive at Heathrow Airport for 18.50 departure.