18 June 2018

Dear Parent/Carer,

Wider Learning Week 2017: Monday 09 – Friday 13 July

Year 8 Day-by-Day Itinerary

Wider Learning Week provides enriching learning experiences in familiar and new contexts.
Activities will challenge students and promote a wider understanding and independence. It is also
to reward students for their hard work this year. Please be aware that, for the duration of this
week, the school day will change - school will start at 8.45am and finish at 2.50pm. This is to
provide time for staff to set up these activities, and to allow students to register in their activity
groups. Below outlines the exact nature of the week for your son/ward.

On the following days students will rotate activities based on their House:

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION BRUNEL SHACKLETON TURNER

Thorpe Fun and rewarding day Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Park trip exploring the theme park;
(meet in 224/225)

School-based activities for those

not going on the trip. (meet in
117)

Business A business day of financial, Wednesday Tuesday Monday

survival team and decision-making
Skills exercises based around the
theme of recycling.
(meet in gym)

Natural An exciting day visiting the Thursday Monday Friday

History Natural History museum to take
Museum part in workshops surrounding
key topical issues
(meet in MA1/2)

Safer A day where students will Monday Friday Tuesday

Internet explore how we use the internet
to enhance our everyday lives
and how to stay safe online
(meet in 120/121)

Healthy A diverse day where students Friday Thursday Wednesday

choices will have the opportunity to
investigate different fitness
techniques, explore and make
healthy food and discuss the
issues surrounding mental
health.
(meet in PE)
Key points:
 School Day starts 8.45am and finishes 2.50pm (3.30pm on the Natural History day and
approximately 4.30pm on the Thorpe Park trip day)
 Full school equipment is needed as normal
 Full school uniform, except when going to Thorpe Park
 Students are to wear PE kit (not games kit) on Healthy Choices day
 Packed lunch is needed for Thorpe Park and the Natural History museum (FSM
students will be provided with a packed lunch). Students may wish to bring money to
Thorpe Park at their own risk.

Please complete the appropriate consent form:

 Students going to Thorpe Park

 Students not going to Thorpe Park

This form gives permission for your son/ward to attend the Wider Learning Week activities. The
deadline for completion is Friday 29 June.

We look forward to a rewarding week. Normal school standards and expectations apply; any
student not meeting these may be removed from Wider Learning Week activities to conduct work
independently. Please do not hesitate to contact me or the pastoral team if you have any
questions.

Yours faithfully,

Miss C. Lawler
Wider Learning Week Coordinator
Curriculum Leader - Humanities