28th September 2015
Dear Parent/Carer,
Re: Year 7 Activities
During the spring and summer terms of 2016Year 7 students will have the opportunity to take part in the following EXTRA-CURRICULAR activities:
JuneDanbury Camp Week£160*
JulyFrench trip to Le Touquet£50*
*Approximate costs at present
DANBURY YOUTH CAMP: 13TH – 17TH JUNE 2016
The Stanway School has been developing a Residential Experience for a number of years, and in June 2015 we are planning to take all Year 7 students to spend a week under canvas at Danbury Youth Camp.
The trip will take place in the week 13th – 17th June. The nature of the work covered at camp spans many subjects and includes activities such as Orienteering, Problem Solving and Outdoor and Adventurous activities, but this is just a fraction of what the students gain from the week’s experience. Living, eating, sleeping and working together as a team bonds the group together in many ways, promoting qualities such as reliability, tolerance and understanding. We feel that it really rounds off their first year at Stanway in a positive way and enables them to establish firm friendships for the remainder of their school career and beyond.
The total cost per student will be approximately £160; this includes transport, food, equipment and insurance.
LE TOUQUET: 24TH JUNE 2016
The Modern Languages Department is planning a day visit to the attractive seaside town of Le Touquet on Friday 24th June. Students will spend time exploring the town of Le Touquet and will be able to practise newly learned phrases, buy souvenirs and order a drink or ice cream in a café. They will also have a worksheet of activities to complete during the day. This is a very popular trip and students always return with fond memories of a very positive experience.
The total cost per student will be approximately£50, which covers coach and travel via the Eurotunnel, insurance, worksheet and a souvenir wristband. We can take a maximum of 180 students, so if the trip is oversubscribed, we will have no alternative other than to select students by drawing names from a hat.
In order to participate in this educational visit EACH STUDENT MUST HAVE THEIR OWN PASSPORT. An EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) will also be required for each child. If you need to apply for one, you can do so using the following link: Please check in advance that neither of these documents have expired.
Under the School Governors’ Charging and Remissions Policy, there is a charge for residential trips and extra-curricular activities.
MOUNTFITCHET CASTLE: 26TH OR 27TH APRIL 2016
In addition to the above, there will also be a History Curriculum trip to Mountfitchet Castle on 26th or 27th April 2016. This trip will take place during the school day and will cost approximately £15;this includes transport costs and admission to the castle. Under the School Governors’ Charging and Remissions Policy, we request a voluntary contribution towards the cost of this activity as it is a curriculum trip. Although parents are under no obligation to make any contribution, a student will not be excluded from the Mountfitchet trip for this reason. However, where such trips are dependent upon voluntary contributions and if insufficient contributions are raised, the activity will be cancelled.
As you will see the total approximate cost of these activities is £225 and in order to help with your family budget, we would like to offer you the opportunity to talk to your son or daughter about the above trips and to start payingfor themnow so that you can spread the cost. If you are interested in doing so, you will be able start making payments for both of the trips via ParentPay. You can pay as little or as much as you like, whenever you like, but the full cost for each trip must be made before it takes place. Further details of each trip and the final cost will be notified to you nearer the time.
Yours sincerely,
Scott Holder
Co-Headteacher
REPLY SLIP: DANBURY CAMP13-17 JUNE 2016 LRM
NAME______FORM 7 ______
*I give permission for my child to visit the Danbury Youth Camp and confirm that I will provide the school with up to date contact/medical information, including a Health Care Plan, if appropriate.
*I will make a £50 deposit on Parent Pay by 12th February 2016 and pay the remainder of the cost before 18th May 2016.
*My child will not be attending the Danbury Camp.
Signed______Parent/Guardian Date______
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REPLY SLIP: LE TOUQUET24JUNE 2016 RTH
NAME______FORM 7 ______
*I give permission for my child to visit Le Touquet on andconfirm that 24th June 2016.
*If my child obtains a place on the trip, I will pay the full cost of the trip by 27th March 2016.
*I confirm that my child has their own valid passport.
*I confirm that my child has a valid EHIC card.
Signed______Parent/Guardian Date______
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REPLY SLIP: MOUNTFITCHET CASTLE 26OR 27 APRIL 2016 CKI
NAME______FORM 7 ______
*I give permission for my child to visit Mountfitchet Castle andconfirm that I will provide the school with up to date contact/medical information and HealthCare Plan, if appropriate
*My child will not be attending the Mountfitchet Castle Trip.
*I wish to make a voluntary contribution of £15 on ParentPay by 21st March 2016. I understand that this trip is dependent upon voluntary contributions and if insufficient contribution are raised, the activity will be cancelled.
Signed______Parent/Guardian Date______
*Please tick where appropriate.