Bede’s Summer School
Student Handbook
Excursions Excursions are visits to places of interest. They are a great way for you to see more of England and learn something about the history and culture of this country. You will also have the chance for some free time and to do some shopping. For your safety, we adopt the following policy about supervision:
TUESDAYS | WEDNESDAYS | THURSDAYS Trips are a half-day afternoon visit (full-day at Windlesham on Wednesdays) and may involve visiting a local place of interest, in a nearby town or an off-site activity. Examples include Battle Abbey, Brighton Museum & Art Gallery and Seven Sisters Country Park. SATURDAYS Saturday trip is an educational trip to London. You might go to a palace, a museum or a cathedral; the excursion may also include a London Tour. Some examples are: Tower of London, Buckingham Palace and Natural History Museum. A sightseeing option in London is offered every week. SUNDAYS Sunday excursions are a more relaxed visit. You will visit a local town or seaside resort where there is time to relax on the beach, walk along the promenade, go to the pier or go shopping for presents or souvenirs. Examples are: Brighton, Chichester, Eastbourne, Hastings, Portsmouth and Worthing.
AGE POLICY
You will be accompanied and supervised by Bede’s staff at all times. You will be allowed some free time away from the staff, but must stay in groups of at least three students, unless your parents did not consent to unsupervised free time.
6–12
13–17
No exception can be made to this policy, even if parents give their consent. Excursions take place on Saturdays and Sundays. There are also midweek trips on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays, depending on the centre you are in.
Free time You have some free time every day in the afternoon and evening after activities when you can relax with your friends and practise your English. You can also use the internet to contact your family and friends back home. If you prefer to be active, you can borrow some sports equipment and organise a game of tennis, football or basketball with other students or with the staff. Here is what you can and cannot do during your free time:
Your voice Bede’s will collect your ideas, suggestions and feedback during your stay – your opinion matters! ARRIVAL QUESTIONNAIRE We will ask you to complete a short online questionnaire, usually on the Tuesday of your first week. ACADEMIC TUTORIALS You are invited to attend a one-to-one tutorial with your English Skills Teacher every Friday during free time to discuss your progress in class. STUDENT VOICE A number of elected student representatives will meet with the Managers of the course every week to give their feedback, make any requests and discuss any issues. DEPARTURE QUESTIONNAIRE We will ask you to complete a longer online questionnaire at the end of your course, usually on the Friday of your last week with us.
Excursions are compulsory which means you must take part. You will enjoy your stay much more if you get involved.
CHECK-CIRCLE CAN
TIMES-CIRCLE CANNOT
Leave the centre on your own Run about the centre making
Go to your bedroom and rest or sleep Go to a common room and talk to your friends Use the internet Borrow sports equipment such as tennis rackets or pool cues Ask the staff to organise some extra sports Talk to the staff Phone home
too much noise Cause problems with other students Enter accommodation of the opposite sex
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