This is the presentation that was given to parents on 24.12.2012. This details full information on the trip, and the learning experiences that the 2012/2013 Ambassadors will be exposed to.
2. 1. A warm welcome from Mr Atkins and Mrs Randall.
2. Congratulations on making it to the final twelve?
3. Why the Ambassadors programme?
In summary, the learning aims of the Ambassadors programme
can be described as follows:
• Take responsibility as a mentor by being a positive role model
• Increase skills in collaboration, including communication,
planning and problem-solving
• Develop skills in setting and achieving personal goals
• Experience and understand leadership
• Develop and apply the skills of presenting to an audience
• Develop the skill required for work learning and life.
5. • Throughout the week we will all be involved in challenging activities, that seek to
challenge our comfort zones and test ourselves, so that we realise our strengths
and potential.
• Each activity is designed around pupils and their needs. Pupils can decide upon
their limits and not forced to attempt or fully complete any challenge if they don’t
feel comfortable. ZIP WIRE
ZIP WIRE
NIGHT LINE 50ft TREE CLIMB
9. Our current ambassadors:
• Support our feeder primary
schools in preparing the primary 7
students for the transition to
secondary school.
• Have mentoring support from a
volunteer from our one of our
local business partners (Ardagh
Group and Stellar UK), to help
develop aspirations, shape goals
and consider opportunities for
personal growth.
• Have contributed vastly to the
life of the school, supporting
initiatives and working with our
local community.
10. BUILDING AND LOCATION:
ROOMS:
• Excellent rooms with en-suite facilities, personal storage, bedding and towels.
• Pupils will be sharing in single sex dorms max 4 people.
• Teacher rooms will be directly in the middle to ensure no funny business!!
11. STAFF:
•Nice and friendly staff who are on call 24:7.
• Work with pupils to plan and develop
activities, skills and progress.
•Promote responsibility, independence and
leadership.
• Highly organised and fully trained in all
Outdoor Activities, First Aid and Mountain
Rescue.
• Committed and passionate regarding the
development of young people.
12. FOOD:
• Great selection, home made and cater for all needs.
• Pupils will be given a hot breakfast, packed lunch and
evening meal.
• Coffee, tea, hot chocolate and juice provided free of
charge.
CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT:
• All outdoor wear and climbing equipment etc is provided
free of charge.
• Clothing list inside pre-course info pack.
• All transport is provided by Loch Eil from site to site.
FREE TIME
Pupils are given about an hours dedicated free time, however there are other opportunities
throughout the day. This is more than enough and we are all normally very tired by the end of
our activities and look forward to our rest.
13. PAYMENTS
• At least £450 per person
•
You will only have to pay…. £175
DEPOSIT: £75 due Thursday 28th June
FINAL PAYMENT: £100 due Friday 17th August
FORMS
EV5 - permission form.
14.4 – Outdoor residential form
14.6 – Swimming activities form
Outward Bound Forms
ALL DUE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE: SUBMIT TO S.ATKINS / J.RANDALL
14. FUND RAISING
• As you know the cost is heavily subsidised and therefore we have to raise
additional funds.
• Pupils will be involved in bag packing around the various stores local to
Kilwinning and Irvine.
• This also helps to build team relations prior to the trip.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
• We will travel to Fort William - Loch Eil by mini-bus.
• Leave: 9:00am 27th August 2012. Be there early please.
• Return: 3:30pm approx, 31st August 2012.
