Gryffe High School · 2) Full day visit to Port Aventura Theme Park / Cariba Water Park. “A fantastic journey across 5 incredible worlds” – including: Dragon Khan – 8 loops

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Activities 2018

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Activities Week: Tuesday 22 May 2018 – Thursday 24 May 2018

This year we are organising an Activities Week for all S1, S2 and S3 pupils in order to offer a wide range of

educational experiences that we cannot normally provide during the school year. We have tried to provide

an exciting and varied programme for these days and we hope that every pupil will be able to take part.

The activities offered have a wide range of prices. No one, therefore, should be prevented from

participating. The school will offer some assistance with the cost of any of the activities for pupils on free

school meals. Any other cases of financial hardship should be drawn to our attention.

We would ask you to read through the booklet carefully and decide which activities would appeal to your

child, who shall choose 3 activities in order of preference. You must be prepared to do all 3 activities. We

will try and place you on your preferred option but this may not always be possible. Some trips may need

to be cancelled if there is insufficient interest in that activity.

In relation to Valencia/Manchester City trips. Only 1 of these trips will run. We have put in 2 trips and if

pupils are happy to go on either can they please state specifically they are happy to go on either trip. The

most popular trip will actually run.

Lists of activity placements will be posted the week beginning Monday 28 August and payments can be

made to the Party Leader after this date. Please note Residential activities will require a deposit very

quickly by Thursday 21 September to secure bookings. A deposit will be required for ALL activities by

Friday 6 October . Deposits are non refundable.

Pupils may be prevented from participating in an activity because of behaviour in classes or around the

school or for refusal to comply with the school dress code.

School uniform should NOT be worn unless otherwise indicated.

Packed lunches will be available for pupils on free school meals who are involved in activities out of school

on a daily basis.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at the school.

Yours sincerely

S Macdonald

Activities Coordinator

Old Bridge of Weir Road, Houston, PA6 7EB Tel: 01505 690633 Fax: 01505 690888

e-mail: [email protected]

web address: www.gryffehigh.com

Head Teacher: Mr Colin H Johnson BSc

mailto:[email protected]://www.gryffehigh.com/


GRYFFE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES WEEK

Tuesday 21 - Thursday 24 May 2018

Pupil Information Sheet

How do I take part?

a) Read the descriptions of all the activities.

b) Check that you can afford any costs (discuss this with your parent or carer).

c) Choose 3 activities in your order of preference. You must be prepared to do all 3

activities. Fill in the form.

d) List 3 friends that you would like to go on your activity with. (We will do our best to

keep you together)

e) Return your form to the School Office by Friday 8 September.

How will I know which activity I am doing?

a) All names will be balloted by the Activities Committee.

b) Your name will be posted on a list in the S1, S2 and S3 Social Areas.

c) You will then receive further information from the teacher who is organising your

activity.

Can I change my activity?

No - except for health reasons.

How to fill out the PUPIL RESPONSE FORM

1. All pupils are expected to make a return

2. The Activities Committee cannot guarantee to offer you your first choice but will

do their best to offer you a place in one of the activities you have mentioned.

You must choose a different 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice.

3. Remember to read the description of each activity carefully, check the costs and

discuss the choices with your parents/carers before you return the form.

What about the other questions I want to ask?

Speak to the named member of staff for specific information about an activity or for general

information about activities speak to Miss Macdonald in the Maths department.


SPAIN 2018

Barcelona

Destination: Santa Susanna and Barcelona

Dates: Sunday 17 May – Friday 22 May 2015

Tour Company: IBT Travel

Cost: £695 per person

This six day and five night package includes:

Transport: Coach for transfers and excursions in Spain

Accommodation: 6 days and 5 nights full board in 3-star hotel in Santa Susanna. All rooms with

private facilities (2/3 pupils per room). Buffet meals with packed lunches when

required. Bar / Cafeteria, games area, satellite TV and swimming pool.

Excursions: 1) Day visit to Barcelona. Tour of main tourist attractions which may include Nou

Camp Football Stadium, Sagrada Familia, Parc Guell, Olympic Track, Port / Beach

area and Las Ramblas.

2) Full day visit to Port Aventura Theme Park / Cariba Water Park. “A fantastic

journey across 5 incredible worlds” – including: Dragon Khan – 8 loops and 70

mph plunge, and the new Shambhala – reaching 249 metres in height and 83 mph

speeds!!! (http://www.portaventura.co.uk)

3) Full day visit to Aquapark in Santa Susanna with kamikazes wave pools, wild

river and wild zig zag slides.

4) Visit to local shops and market where you buy souvenirs and presents to take

home.

5) Other activities such as 10 pin bowling, beach games and group competitions

may be arranged while there.

Price also includes fully comprehensive insurance.

Staff involved: Mr G O’Hare (Faculty Head Health and Wellbeing), Mrs C Greenaway (Clerical), Mr J Clark (PT Pupil Support), Miss H Holmes (PT Pupil Support), Mr S Burns (PE Department)

RESIDENTIAL TRIP

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Valencia May 2018

Attention All Footballers!!!

This is your chance to have 5 days training with Valencia CF Coaching Staff at Valencia’s

state of the Art Training Academy and a match against local opposition. Here’s what’s

included:-

4 or 5 training sessions with professional Valencia CF Academy Coaches

Match against local opposition

Tour of Mestalla Stadium

Possibility of attending a La Liga game (Fixtures permitting)

Return Flights

4 Nights Hotel Accommodation

All meals included

All coach transfers

Day at the beach

Visit to club shop

Possibility of watching first team training (fixtures permitting).

Cost is £729.00

RESIDENTIAL TRIP


Manchester City May 2018

Attention All Footballers!!!

This is your chance to train with Valencia CF Coaching Staff at Man City’s state of the Art

Training Academy and a match against local opposition. Here’s what’s included:-

3 training sessions with professional Man City Academy Coaches

Match against local opposition

Tour of Etihad Stadium

Tour of Old Trafford

Visit to National Football Museum

Possibility of attending a Man City game (Fixtures permitting)

Return Coach Travel

4 Nights Hotel Accommodation

All meals included

All coach transfers

Possibility of watching first team training (fixtures permitting).

Visit to club shops

Cost is £555.00

RESIDENTIAL TRIP


Destination: Disneyland Paris

Date: Sunday 20 May – Thursday 24 May

Tour Company: NST

Cost: Approximately £580

This 5 days 4 night trip package includes;

Transport: Flights from Glasgow / Edinburgh to

Charles de Gaule.

Coach for transfers and excursions in Paris

Accomodation: 4 nights half board at B&B Hotel Disneyland Paris. All rooms with

private facilities (2/5 pupils per room). Buffet meals for breakfast

and dinner.

Excursions: 2 days Disneyland Paris and 1 day sightseeing in Paris. 3 hour guided

tour of the Sacre Cour and the Montmartre area. Entry to

Montparnasse Tower is included, this is an observation deck with

fantastic panoramic views of the city.

Price also includes fully comprehensive insurance.

Staff involved: Miss Macdonald, Miss Watson, Miss Paterson,(Maths), Mr Blue

(Art), Mrs Hadden (ABC)

RESIDENTIAL TRIP


Club La Santa- Lanzarote

Are you an active person? Do you take any opportunity to play sports with friends and family? Or is your preference

yoga and a leisurely swim? Add this to the opportunity of doing it all in the sunshine of the Canary Islands... then

Club La Santa is for you!!

Health and Wellbeing is hugely important at Gryffe High School and we are once again delighted to offer pupils the

opportunity to visit this top European health and sports resort. As the self-proclaimed “World’s number 1 active

holiday resort”, Club La Santa has everything that a lover of sports and leisure could want. Individual activities or

team sports, there is something for all. There is even a Spa to enhance your mental wellbeing! Pupils will have the

opportunity to participate in activities of a varying nature throughout each jam-packed day!

What is included?

*Activities included in the package: Aerobics, Badminton, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Cycling, Fitness, Football,

Handball, Padel Tennis, Pilates, Running, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Indoor Volleyball, kayaking, stand

–up paddle boarding, fitness classes and many more.

Please Note: an additional charge is required for some activities such as Golf, Shopping, The Spa and Mountain Biking

If you are interested in the above trip and would like further information, visit www.clublasanta.com or please

contact Mr Findlay (Pupil Support: Guidance/Maths) for further details.

Staff Involved:

Mr Findlay PT Support: Guidance/Maths

Miss Brand PT Support: Guidance/Physical Education

Miss Still: Teacher of Physical Education

Additional Staff TBC.

5 nights apartment accommodation

Flights to and from Lanzarote from Glasgow Airport.

Transfers to and from the resort from Lanzarote Airport (approx. 30 mins).

Full use of sports facilities* and swimming pool.

Full Board- Breakfast, lunch and dinner provided.

Cost approx £725-£750 depending on numbers.

RESIDENTIAL TRIP

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LONDON

2018

Destination: London

Tour Company: Adaptable Travel

Cost: £460 per pupil

This four day and three night package include:

Transport: Coach travel to and from London and excursions for the duration of the trip.

Accommodation: 4 days and 3 night’s bed & breakfast basis. 3-star quality hotel Wembley. All

rooms are en suite (2/3 pupils per room). Dinner will be provided by the hotel

each evening. Bar/snack area, satellite TV, free wifi.

Excursions: Day 1

- Thames River Cruise - Flight on the London eye - Lunch at Pizza express - Imperial War museum - Madame Tussauds

Day 2

- Blue badge tour of London, see all of the sights!

- National History museum

- Dinner at Planet Hollywood

- West end show (TBC, previous year was Mathilda)

Day 3

- Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio Tour

All prices include insurance

Staff Involved: Mr J Gallacher (P.E Department), Miss M. Goldie (Modern Languages Department), Mr. C McBlain

(Technical Department), other member of staff tbc.

RESIDENTIAL TRIP


RESIDENTIAL TRIP


“FLOAT YOUR BOAT”

Daytime Activities: Learn the rudiments of the exciting sports of Sailing,

Sea Kayaking and Wind Surfing with qualified

instructors ensuring you’re safe and having fun.

Prepare to get WET!!!!

ALL equipment and experienced tuition provided.

Location: Cumbrae Water Sports Centre

Lunch will be provided each day.

Transport: Mini-bus from school to Largs followed by exhilarating

rollercoaster rib ride to the island!

Times: Leave school each day at 7.45am.

Returning at approx 6.00pm, (Tuesday/Wednesday)

End of school day on Thursday

Cost: £160 (approx)

Staff: Mrs Campbell & Mrs O’Neill (Maths)

NON -RESIDENTIAL TRIP

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Scary Scotland!

Day 1 – Glasgow

Blair Drummond Safari Park

Lions and Tigers and Bears...oh my!!!

Day 2 – Mystery Destination!

(Yet to be decided!)

Day 3 – Edinburgh

Edinburgh Dungeons

The ultimate thrill filled journey through Scotland’s past. Are you brave enough?

Hard Rock Cafe

Burgers and Music!!

Staff: Mrs Anderson and staff from the English Department.

Cost : £90 aprox (to be confirmed)



The

ULTIMATE Experience

Do you like to have fun? Then choose the Ultimate Experience… you won’t be disappointed! These 3 fun-filled days have something to suit everyone and you can still return to the comfort of your own home at the end of each exciting day… This trip involves: A day spent at Flip Out where you can bounce and somersault the day away with a tasty lunch provided. A day where you can test you fears at Climbzone or bowl your socks off, then chill out at the cinema… and… A day scooting around Scotkart before a big team game of outdoor Laser quest - with another tasty lunch provided!

What’s not to like? Approximate cost: £125 (includes lunch 2/3 days, instruction for all activities and bus hire) Staff Contacts: Ms Strong (Music) and Miss Higgins (English)


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Days Away

over the 3 days we will visit …

Edinburgh Zoo

Roam with the animals around the following attractions: Tiger Tracks Giant Panda Exhibit Penguins Rock (they do!) Koala Territory and more …

Braehead

Enjoy a day at the movies and Ten pin bowling

Glasgow Science Centre

Explore the concepts of science in unique and inspiring ways and connect with the Cosmos in the Planetarium

Cost: £60 (app) Staff contact: Mrs Connor (ABC)

Golfing Galore

Come and play three different courses over the three days. The activity is open to golfers

of all standards. The cost below includes

1. Green fees and transport costs from the school and return to the school on each of

the three days.

2. Small prizes for competitions run on each day.

Pupils need to have a set of clubs plus appropriate footwear and clothing to suit the weather.

Staff: Mr Christie (DHT)

Cost: approx £45



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Fishing Frenzy

Come and learn how to fly and bait fish with our 3 day course.

You will spend the first day learning how to cast both bait and fly rods.

You will spend 2 days at the fisheries in Kilmacolm, Pinewood and Lawfield and 1

day at Howwood.

Fish available range from rainbows, browns, blues, tiger and brook trout.

All equipment will be provided or you can bring your own.

Staff: Miss Macdonald (Maths)

Cost: approx £60

Staff: Mr Deans

(ABC)

Cost:

approx £45-£60

LOVE Footy?

Think your worth more than Bale?

Got fancy coloured boots you want show off?

Our football trip is for you!!

For THREE days we’ll be going soccer daft with a range of activities to give

you your football fix including Stadium tours and Football Museums

You want more?

Ok ok, so looking and talking about football is ok BUT nothing beats kickin’ a

baw

During the 3 days you will get some top quality coaching from SFA certificated

coaches to help become a better player

Are you the next Galatico? Football activity is for you!



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Virtual Reality - Gaming

In school activity.

Come and explore a world of gaming like never before,

and discover a universe of possibilities. With VR technology, you can bridge

the gap between gaming and reality.

The latest cutting-edge, immersive technology, created (or re-created)

environments that make you feel like you really are somewhere else. Offering

360° vision and sounds, with the ability to interact with what you can see,

your movement effects what you can see. Step into virtual reality on PC to

see and experience gaming like never before.

We will also look at various other gaming consoles such as Xbox, PlayStation

and Nintendo Wii.

Staff : Mr Evans / Mr MacKinnon – ABC Faculty

Sporting Games

3 days of playing various sports.

Come along with your friends for a friendly, healthy sporty

choice for activity days.

Staff: Sport Co-Ordinators

Cost: £10 max

(Sports to be played will be announced nearer the time depending on coach

availability.)

IN SCHOOL

IN SCHOOL


Pupil Response Form

ACTIVITIES DAYS 2018

Name: __________________________Class:_____________

First Choice: _______________________________________________

Second Choice: _____________________________________________

Third Choice: _________________________________________________

Friend List

I understand that pupils may be prevented from participating in an activity or

removed from an activity because of behaviour in classes or around the school

or for refusal to fully comply with the school dress code.

Signed ________________________________________ Pupil

Signed ____________________________________Parent/Carer

THIS FORM MUST BE RETURNED TO THE SCHOOL OFFICE BY

Friday 8 September

1._________________________________________________________

2.________________________________________________________

3.________________________________________________________

Documents

Gryffe High School · 2) Full day visit to Port Aventura Theme Park / Cariba Water Park. “A fantastic journey across 5 incredible worlds” – including: Dragon Khan – 8 loops