Kilwinning AcademyKilwinning Academy

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.

Watch this online – Ambassadors web pageWatch this online – Ambassadors web page

Straight into the actionStraight into the action

• 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.

NIGHT LINENIGHT LINEZIP WIREZIP WIRE

50ft TREE CLIMB50ft TREE CLIMB

GORGE WALKINGGORGE WALKING

THE TRAPEZETHE TRAPEZE

EXPEDITION:EXPEDITION:BEN NEVISBEN NEVIS

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.

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!!

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.

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 TIMEPupils 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.

FREE TIMEPupils 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.

PAYMENTS• At least £450 per person

• You will only have to pay…. £175DEPOSIT: £75 due Thursday 28th June

FINAL PAYMENT: £100 due Friday 17th August

FORMSEV5 - permission form.14.4 – Outdoor residential form14.6 – Swimming activities formOutward Bound Forms

ALL DUE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE: SUBMIT TO S.ATKINS / J.RANDALL

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.