Enrichment Week 2024

    

A Guide to Enrichment Week 2024

We are delighted to confirm that during the week of Monday 24th – Friday 28th June 2024, students in Years 7, 8 and 9 will take part in the school’s Enrichment week. 

Enrichment is an important and rewarding week during the school year, as it is an opportunity for students to challenge themselves with new experiences, work alongside their peers and further develop positive relationships with students and colleagues. 

During the week, all students will have the opportunity to go on at least one off-site trip.  The trips have been chosen to provide students with fun, exciting and rewarding activities that develop new skills.  

On-site activities will be based around the following pathways: Creative Arts; Food Technology; Performance; Production; Physical Education; STEM. Further information on curriculum pathways will follow shortly.  

We regard these days as an important part of your child’s education. We, therefore, expect full attendance and for families to follow normal procedures regarding absences.  

Non-Uniform - please note that for the week of 24th -28th June, students are permitted to wear non-school uniform. Clothing is expected to be suitable for a range of activities and so practical footwear is recommended. 

Please note, Friday 28th June will be a half day, early finish for all students.

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Enrichment Week 2024 Overview

This is an exciting week where the curriculum is enriched by providing students with activities that cannot normally take place in an average day. A range of enrichment activities, both here at school and local venues, will take place over the week.

On-site Curriculum Pathways

On-site activities will be based around the following pathways: Creative Arts; Food Technology; Performance; Production; Physical Education; STEM. We will be inviting students to choose their pathway preferences via on online form during Life Education lessons at school. We will do our best to accommodate those choices based on an equal distribution of students in each pathway across the week. 

Further information on curriculum pathways will follow shortly.

Off-site Enrichment Trips

Over the week, all students will have the opportunity to go on at least one off-site trip. The trips have been chosen to provide students with fun, exciting and rewarding activities that develop new skills. Rye College staff will attend and support our students on all trips.

All trips include coach travel to and from Rye College. Students will be invited to submit their 3 possible trip activities via the online survey form that will be shared with families for completion.

Kindly review the Enrichment Week booklet link below with your child, paying close attention to the trip details. This ensures that your child selects options aligned with their interests, contributing to a rewarding and successful Enrichment Week experience for both them and their peers.

Enrichment Week Booklet 2024

If you would like your child to attend any of the trips offered, please complete the online Enrichment Trips Survey link below indicating your child’s three possible activities by no later than Friday 3rd May 2024. There are limited spaces on each trip and opportunities will be allocated in a fair and consistent manner. If your child successfully gains a place on a trip, you will be contacted with confirmation and relevant follow-up information which will include a payment deadline.  

Online Enrichment Trips Survey

All questions relating to Enrichment Week should be emailed to office@ryecollege.co.uk.

Please see family correspondence below for further information.

Enrichment Week Letters to Families

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I make my child's possible trip activities?

Please complete the online survey form which will be emailed to all families to complete to indicate your child's possible activities. Please contact the office you are having difficulties doing this. Please make sure you have submitted your choices by 3.20pm on Friday 03/05/2023 when the survey will close for completion.

There are limited spaces on each trip and opportunities will be allocated in a fair and consistent manner. If your child successfully gains a place on a trip, you will be contacted with confirmation and relevant follow-up information which will include a payment deadline.  

How do I pay for my child's trip place?

Trip places need to be paid in full via our online payment site ParentPay. Please contact the office if you need help with your log in details. We cannot accept cash or cheques.

Please note trip payments are non-refundable.

What is the date for final trip payments?

Trips need to be paid in full by 24/05/2024 for your child to participate on the trip. We will offer their place to a student on the trip waiting list if full payment is not received by this date. Please contact us with any difficulties in making this payment deadline.

What happens if my child changes their mind about their trip or pathway choices?

Due to restricted numbers on trips and in the on-site curriculum pathways, it will be very difficult to accommodate changes. We ask that you and your child think very carefully about what activities they would like to be be involved in - think about what they enjoy doing, ask their friends about their choices and read the overview information to understand what's involved.

What should my child wear on trip days?

Students can wear non uniform on trip days that are appropriate for the activity they are taking part in. For Rye Watersports, students will need to bring appropriate swimwear and a towel.

What do students need to remember for trip days?

Students must bring a packed lunch (those students eligible for Free School Meals will receive a packed lunch), water bottle, sun cream and hat depending on the weather.

What should my child wear for on-site pathway days?

Students can wear non uniform for Enrichment Week. Please wear appropriate sportswear and footwear if participating in the PE pathway. Please remember sun cream and hats if we are experiencing warm weather.

All questions relating to enrichment week should be emailed to office@ryecollege.co.uk