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Remove - LIV Michaelmas Term 2019Weekend Activities Programme

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Dear Parents We would like to introduce you to the programme of weekend activities planned for the Michaelmas Term for the Lower School. Looking back, the Summer Term was an incredibly busy one and highlights include camping at Marwell, the residential trip to Calshot Activity Centre where the girls got to choose from bike riding in the velodrome to sailing on the lake and the joint Remove and LIV trip to Liquid Leisure! We hope you enjoy seeing what the girls are up to on our social media and through our e-newsletters.

We regularly meet with the girls in our student forums and together we have put together a diverse and engaging programme of events. I hope there is something for everyone, including teambuilding activity days, socials with other schools, a visit to Cadbury World and lots of activities to be enjoyed in House.

As a reminder, girls that are in House over the weekend are expected to take part in the events on offer. With this in mind, we strive to keep the cost of these activities to a minimum. The cost of the events will be added to your School bill. Should you wish to book an Exeat and take your daughter off site for the weekend, please use the separate Weekend Activities Form for this and return it to your Housemistress in time for the start of the Michaelmas Term.

Please do always get in touch with any feedback. We would love to hear what you or your daughter are enjoying and if there is anything different that you would like to see added to the weekend programme.

Looking forward to welcoming the girls both new and those returning, back for a busy, exciting and challenging term ahead!

With best wishes

Hannah Pilgrim Head of Co-Curricular ActivitiesEmail: [email protected] Tel: 01635 204669

Requirements

The Bronze Award is attainable for all girls in Remove.

• To attend 12 primary activity sessions over the year and keep a log.

• To attend at least one after school activity on a weekly basis.

• To be involved in two or more community or fundraising events.

• To display an awareness of current affairs by completing a scrap book.

• To attend a residential weekend for outdoor activities such as mountain biking, velodrome, team building, kayaking, windsurfing, sailing, skiing, snowboarding etc.

Primary Bronze Award Activities

Activities such as team sports, dance, swimming, drama, climbing, canoeing, orienteering, hiking, music, art, craft and cooking.

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BRONZE

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ARD Requirements

The Silver Award is attainable for all girls in LIV.

• To attend 12 primary activity sessions over the year and keep a log.

• To attend at least one after school activity on a weekly basis.

• To be involved in five or more community or fundraising events.

• To show an awareness of global affairs through a presentation.

• To attend a first aid course.

Primary Silver Award Activities

Activities such as team sports, dance, swimming, drama, climbing, canoeing, orienteering, hiking, paddle boarding, archery, Circus School, Nordic walking, golf, orienteering, camping, music, art, crafts and cooking.

SILVER

GOLDRequirements

The Gold Award is open to everyone in LIV and attainable for those who have made an outstanding effort and shown high levels of commitment throughout the Award Programme.

Gold will be awarded for those who are considered by staff to have given over and above the contribution required for the Silver Award, for example, making a difference in the community, organising a charitable function, exhibiting exceptional leadership, or attending additional activities and expeditions at home (sufficient evidence would have to be provided).

Sir William Wavell Wakefield, Baron Wakefield of Kendal (1898-1983)

Sir William took formal possession of the School as the first Chairman of Governors in January 1944, thereby turning Downe House from a limited private company into a public school.

He was the Member of Parliament for Swindon (1935-1945) and for St Marylebone (1945-1963). Knighted in 1944, he was created Baron Wakefield of Kendal in 1963.

He played rugby for England, gaining 31 caps between 1920 and 1927.

He has had three daughters, two granddaughters, three great granddaughters and a great-niece at Downe House and throughout his life he was a friend and benefactor of the School.

AIMS1. To develop a sense of adventure and personal challenge and give the girls a deeper understanding of how they, as individuals, function, to build greater self-esteem and confidence in their abilities.

2. To develop the key skills of resilience, compassion, collaboration and creativity.

OBJECTIVESGirls will:• Undertake new and challenging activities both indoors and outdoors.• Make a positive contribution to the community and the wider world.• Learn to take responsibility and make choices.• Gain a sense of enjoyment from a wide range of activities and have fun.

THE WAKEFIELD AWARD is a young leaders’ award which the girls will work towards during their Lower School years at Downe House. Through fun and exploration, they will extend their horizons and discover their potential.

SAT 7 SEPT Beginning of Term Closed Weekend (Remove - UVI) Chapel Service Netball Internal Trials

SUN 8 SEPT Closed Weekend (Remove - UVI) Teambuilding event (Remove - LIV) Lower School BBQ

SAT 14 SEPT Closed Weekend (Remove) Wakefield Award

SUN 15 SEPT House Prayers Closed Weekend (Remove) Freedog Trampolining (Remove - LIV) Welcome Service and Lunch for New Lower School Families

SAT 21 SEPT Wakefield Award

SUN 22 SEPT Evensong Kidzania (Remove) Hawk Conservancy (LIV)

Short Exeat begins Friday 27 September 12.00noon - Sunday 29 September 7.00pm (Remove) 7.30pm (LIV)

SAT 5 OCT Closed Weekend (Remove - LVI) Arts and Crafts Wakefield Award

SUN 6 OCT Harvest Festival Closed Weekend (Remove - LVI) House Drama Rehearsals

SAT 12 OCT Wakefield Award Social with Elstree School

SUN 13 OCT House Prayers House Drama Competition

Long Exeat begins Friday 18 October 12.00noon - Tuesday 29 October 7.00pm (Remove) 7.30pm (LIV)

SAT 2 NOV Closed Weekend (Remove - UV) DVD and Popcorn Wakefield Award

SUN 3 NOV House Prayers Closed Weekend (Remove - UV) Cadbury World (Remove) Downe House Fireworks Westgate Shopping and Cinema (LIV)

SAT 9 NOV Cake Boxes

SUN 10 NOV Remembrance Service Ice Skating (Remove - LIV)

Short Exeat begins Friday 15 November 12.00noon - Monday 18 November 7.00pm (Remove) 7.30pm (LIV)

SAT 23 NOV Michaelmas Concert Arts and Crafts

SUN 24 NOV Evensong Winchester Christmas Market

SAT 30 NOV Christmas Tree collection

SUN 1 DEC Evensong Make your own Christmas Baubles Swimming/Inflatables

SAT 7 DEC Closed Weekend (Remove - UV) House Christmas Parties

SUN 8 DEC Closed Weekend (Remove - UV) New Lower School Families Christmas Lunch

DATE CHAPEL EVENTS IMPORTANT/HOUSE EVENTS CO-CURRICULAR EVENTS

SATURDAY 7 SEPTEMBER CLOSED WEEKEND

ACTIVITY: NETBALL INTERNAL

TRIALS

VENUE: DOWNE HOUSE

COST: FREE EVENT

TIME: 1.00pm - 3.00pm

NETBALL INTERNAL TRIALS From absolute beginners to the more experienced, come and enjoy an afternoon of netball. This is an opportunity to show us what you can do and maybe get picked to play in our School team.

• Closed Weekend (Remove - UVI)

• Beginning of Term Chapel

Service

OTHER EVENTS

ACTIVITY: TEAMBUILDING

EVENTS

VENUE: AVON TYRRELL

OUTDOOR ACTIVITY CENTRE

COST: £35.00

TIME: 10.00am - 5.00pm

SUNDAY 8 SEPTEMBER CLOSED WEEKEND

AVON TYRRELL TEAMBUILDINGA day full of exciting teambuilding events at UK Youth Avon Tyrrell. In your groups you will challenge yourself physically and mentally to earn points. Earnings from these challenges can then be used in an auction of raft building equipment, which you will need to complete the final objective. So, the more points that you earn, the better your raft will be to win the final challenge.

• Closed Weekend (Remove - UVI)

• Lower School BBQ

OTHER EVENTS

SATURDAY 14 SEPTEMBER CLOSED WEEKEND (REMOVE)

ACTIVITY: WAKEFIELD AWARD

ACTIVITY

VENUE: DOWNE HOUSE

COST: FREE EVENT

TIME: 1.30pm - 4.30pm

WAKEFIELD AWARD ACTIVITYThe Wakefield Award is a young leaders’ award, which the girls will work towards during their Lower School years at Downe House. Through fun and exploration, they will extend their horizons and discover their potential.

OTHER EVENTS

• Closed Weekend (Remove)

ACTIVITY: TRAMPOLINING

VENUE: FREEDOG

TRAMPOLINING CENTRE,

SWINDON

COST: £15.00

TIME: 2.30pm - 6.00pm

SUNDAY 15 SEPTEMBER CLOSED WEEKEND (REMOVE)

FREEDOG TRAMPOLINING (REMOVE - LIV)One of the best trampolining parks in the area, Freedog is a must! With interconnected trampolines, a foam pit, dodgeball course and tumble tracks you will have so much fun, you will not want to leave.

• Closed Weekend (Remove)

• Welcome Service and Lunch for

New Lower School families

OTHER EVENTS

SATURDAY 21 SEPTEMBER


VENUE: DOWNE HOUSE

COST: FREE EVENT

TIME: 1.30pm - 4.30pm

WAKEFIELD AWARDThe Wakefield Award is a young leaders’ award, which the girls will work towards during their Lower School years at Downe House. Through fun and exploration, they will extend their horizons and discover their potential.

SUNDAY 22 SEPTEMBER

KIDZANIA (REMOVE)Kidzania is an indoor city, run by kids! The girls can independently choose from more than sixty real-life entertaining activities in one safe and secure space. This unique and interactive indoor theme park empowers, inspires and educates children through real life role-play activities. The activities range from Doctor, Dentist and Police Officer to Firefighter, Actor and Singer. No matter what you are into, there is something here to suit a wide range of ages and personalities.

ACTIVITY: KIDZANIA

VENUE: WESTFIELD, LONDON

COST: £45.00

TIME: 10.00am - 5.00pm

• Hawk Conservancy Trust (LIV)

• Chapel: Evensong

OTHER EVENTS

ACTIVITY: HAWK

CONSERVANCY TRUST

VENUE: ANDOVER

COST: £30.00

TIME: 10.00am - 4.00pm

HAWK CONSERVANCY TRUST (LIV)Set within twenty-two acres of stunning countryside, the Hawk Conservancy Trust is an award-winning visitor attraction. A super day out for all ages, with world-class flying displays throughout the day, and many other activities in between.

OTHER EVENTS

• Kidzania (Remove)


SATURDAY 5 OCTOBER CLOSED WEEKEND

ARTS AND CRAFTS (REMOVE - LIV) A chance to test your creativity, design and paint a photograph frame, whilst relaxing in House with your friends. Frames, paints and the required resources will all be provided.

ACTIVITY: ARTS AND CRAFTS

VENUE: IN HOUSE

COST: FREE EVENT

TIME: 2.00pm - 7.00pm

OTHER EVENTS

• Closed Weekend (Remove-LVI)

SATURDAY 5 OCTOBER CLOSED WEEKEND



VENUE: DOWNE HOUSE

COST: FREE EVENT

TIME: 1.30pm - 4.30pm

OTHER EVENTS


SATURDAY 12 OCTOBER


VENUE: DOWNE HOUSE

COST: FREE EVENT

TIME: 1.30pm - 4.30pm


• Social with Elstree (LIV)

OTHER EVENTS

ELSTREE SOCIAL (LIV)An exciting opportunity to meet the boys from Elstree School for a fun evening of Scottish dancing.

ACTIVITY: LIV SOCIAL WITH

ELSTREE

VENUE: ELSTREE SCHOOL

COST: £20.00

TIME: 6.30pm - 9.30pm

• Wakefield Award

OTHER EVENTS

SUNDAY 13 OCTOBER

HOUSE DRAMA COMPETITIONFollowing on from the House Drama rehearsals this is the main event! The five Upper School Houses battle it out to claim the House Drama trophy. A fun and lively day for the whole School to be a part of. May the best House win!

ACTIVITY: HOUSE DRAMA

COMPETITION

VENUE: DOWNE HOUSE (PAC)

COST: FREE EVENT

TIME: 10.30am - 6.00pm

• Chapel: House Prayers

OTHER EVENTS

SATURDAY 2 NOVEMBER CLOSED WEEKEND

DVD AND POPCORN (REMOVE - LIV)Who doesn’t love a night on the sofa with friends watching a DVD? Don’t forget the popcorn before you settle down….and relax!

ACTIVITY: DVD AND POPCORN

VENUE: IN HOUSE

COST: FREE EVENT

TIME: 7.00pm - 9.00pm

• Closed Weekend (Remove - UV)

• Wakefield Award

OTHER EVENTS

SUNDAY 3 NOVEMBER CLOSED WEEKEND

CADBURY WORLD (REMOVE)Discover the amazing world of Cadbury. From learning the traditional chocolate-making skills, demonstrated by the talented Cadbury World chocolatiers, to taking a ride on the Crunchie roller-coaster, you’ll be sure to have a fantastic day. At the end of the tour, you will have a chance to visit the Cadbury shop, which is a must for any chocolate lover.

ACTIVITY: CADBURY WORLD

VENUE: BIRMINGHAM

COST: £25.00

TIME: 9.00am - 5.00pm

• Closed Weekend (Remove - UV)

• Westgate Shopping and Cinema

(LIV)

• Downe House Firework Display


OTHER EVENTS

SUNDAY 3 NOVEMBER CLOSED WEEKEND

WESTGATE SHOPPING AND CINEMA (LIV)Spend time shopping with friends and then head off to watch the latest film release. There may be tears or laughter, but what a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

ACTIVITY: WESTGATE

SHOPPING AND CINEMA

VENUE: OXFORD

COST: £25.00

TIME: 10.00am - 5.00pm

• Closed Weekend (Remove-UV)

• Cadbury World (Remove)

• Downe House Firework Display


OTHER EVENTS

ACTIVITY: DOWNE HOUSE

FIREWORK DISPLAY

VENUE: DOWNE HOUSE

(PLAYING FIELD)

COST: FREE EVENT

TIME: 7.00pm - 7.30pm

• Closed Weekend (Remove-UV)

• Westgate Shopping and Cinema

(LIV)

• Cadbury World (Remove)


OTHER EVENTS

FIREWORK DISPLAYHead over to the playing fields to witness the Downe House Spectacular. The firework display is set to fill the sky with technicolour wonder.

SATURDAY 9 NOVEMBER

CAKE BAKING A relaxed and fun session in the House kitchen mixing up some tasty treats with your friends.

ACTIVITY: CAKE BOXES

VENUE: IN HOUSE

COST: FREE EVENT

TIME:

• Remove and LIV Parents’

Meeting

OTHER EVENTS

SUNDAY 10 NOVEMBER

ICE SKATING (REMOVE - LIV)A chance to test your skills on the ice. Are you brave enough to try a pirouette? Whatever your level, it will be a fun afternoon with your friends.

ACTIVITY: ICE SKATING

VENUE: OXFORD

COST: £20.00

TIME: 1.00pm - 4.00pm

• Remembrance Service

• Music Award Holders’ Recital

OTHER EVENTS

SUNDAY 24 NOVEMBER

WINCHESTER CHRISTMAS MARKET (REMOVE - LIV)Recognised as one of the best in Europe due to its unique location, high quality exhibitors and bustling atmosphere, this trip to Winchester is a must. Christmas gifts, decorations and festive foods can be found in abundance. A great opportunity to purchase some presents for family and friends.

ACTIVITY: WINCHESTER

CHRISTMAS MARKET

VENUE: WINCHESTER

COST: £20.00

TIME: 10.00am - 4.00pm


OTHER EVENTS

SUNDAY 1 DECEMBER

CHRISTMAS BAUBLE MAKINGA relaxed session with your friends, designing and creating a Christmas bauble, Chrismas card or maybe some decorations for your dorm. Lots of festive fun whatever you choose to create.

ACTIVITY: CHRISTMAS CRAFT

ACTIVITY

VENUE: IN HOUSE

COST: FREE EVENT

TIME: ALL DAY


• Fun Swim/Inflatables

OTHER EVENTS

SUNDAY 1 DECEMBER

FUN SWIM/INFLATABLESSpend a lively session with your friends in the Downe House pool, having lots of fun on giant inflatables.

ACTIVITY: FUN SWIM/

INFLATABLES

VENUE: COST: £10.00

TIME: 1.00pm - 3.00pm


OTHER EVENTS

SATURDAY 7 DECEMBER CLOSED WEEKEND

HOUSE CHRISTMAS PARTYEnjoy some festive fun and food, with friends, in your boarding house.

ACTIVITY: LOWER SCHOOL

HOUSE PARTIES

VENUE: IN HOUSE

COST: FREE EVENT

TIME: 6.00pm - 9.00pm


OTHER EVENTS

Look back at the Summer Term

Liquid Leisure was a really fun trip. I enjoyed the water trampoline a lot. It was my favourite trip that I have been on so far, even though a lot of water went up my nose!

Annabel, Remove, Darwin

I really enjoyed our trip to Bournemouth. We started off by going to a climbing centre just off the pier where we had two hours of climbing. I especially liked the wall where you could race someone else to the top. There was also a leap of faith and an underground tunnel course. After our session finished we went down the road to Harry Ramsden’s for lunch. I had sausage, chips and beans; they were delicious!

Eloise, LIV, Darwin

Downe House, Cold Ash, Thatcham, Berkshire RG18 9JJT: 01635 200286

www.downehouse.net

Downe House School @DowneHouseCCA downe_house

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