Geography Trip to Snowdonia
GCSE Geography Snowdonia Trip 22nd – 25th October 2009 for year 10 pupils studying GCSE Geography 2009 - 2010
Year 10 pupil (2009 – 2010) will be studying the new OCR A specification for Geography, which aims to provide an innovative course encompassing relevant and modern geography fit for the 21st century.
Through this specification we seek to develop our pupils’ geographical skills and provide opportunities to combine geographical knowledge and understanding with personal development of key skills and vocation. It is a fresh and exciting way to study. We are all really excited about teaching this new course and if you would like to find out more, please follow this link http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcsefor2009/geography_a/
As part of the pupils learning experience for the first unit on extreme environments we would like to offer an opportunity to attend a four day residential field course in Snowdonia, Wales, staying near Llanberis.
It will be both educational, complementing the new curriculum as well as an activity programme where they can really experience a mountain landscape and develop key personal skills. Ourprimary aim is for pupils to experience mountains through activities that promote teamwork, problem solving, leadership, and personal challenge. To get a feel of how people use mountain environments by actually using them! The pupils will stay in an activity centre in the heart of the Snowdonia national park and have the opportunity to abseil, gorge scramble, and mountain trek, supervised at all times by qualified trainers provided by the outdoor expedition company, all waterproofs and equipment provided. (http://www.outlookexpeditions.com/).
Depart: Thursday 22nd October 2009 (early)
Return: Sunday 25th October 2009 (early eve) (NB Monday 26th is half term)
Cost: £250.00 including all activities, full board, equipment and travel.
We are asking for a non refundable deposit of £100 to be paid before the end of term so that we can secure our booking with the centre.
(NB due to postal strikes some letters may have been delayed, but please complete the permission slip and pay the deposit ASAP. This can be done through the reception, Parent pay or by post)
The further £150 can be paid in two instalments next term. (Further details to follow in the new term). Please contact me directly if you would like to discuss further any issues to do with the cost or the activities.
Last Modified: 08/09/2009
