2014 JCG Activities Week Booklet

Activities Week ProgrammeJuly 14th - 18th 2014

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WELCOME

Dear Parent/Guardian,

I am delighted to inform you that our Activities week programme for 2014 has now been launched with assemblies to the participating year groups 8, 9 and 12. The range of activities is as impressive as ever. You will find all the details within the pages of this brochure. There is something here to suit all tastes and abilities, whether your daughter chooses to go away or stay on the island there should be something of interest to her. Activities Week gives the students a chance to learn new skills, try different activities, and explore new environments. It also helps them get to know other students in different year groups and see staff in a less formal setting.

Please print off and complete the form at the back of this booklet and return to the College Office by Friday 4th October. Please be aware that it may not always be possible to guarantee that students will get their first choice, particularly for very popular activities. In the event that an activity or trip is oversubscribed a waiting list will be kept. Once the date has passed for applications these will be sorted and careful consideration given to the choices made. The places will not be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Please also note that many of the on-island activities are at different locations and getting to the venues will be your daughter’s responsibility.

(For students in Year 9: should your daughter be considering applying to Hautlieu she must only select an on-Island activity as she will not be able to take part in our Activities Week if she is successful in gaining a place. Please indicate on the form if this is a possibility.)

I will notify you when the places have been allocated and you will need to confirm your daughter’s place by the date given by way of a deposit; this deposit is non-refundable in the event of off-island trips. Upon receipt of the deposit the activity leader will be in touch with you regarding further payments and details. It is JCG policy that if full payment is not received by the deadline given students will not be allowed to participate. JCG makes use of the insurance cover provided by ESC; in the event of a claim becoming necessary for your daughter please note that the £50.00 insurance excess will apply.

There is a fund in College to help towards the costs of trips for those students who receive a bursary. If you would like to apply for this please contact Mrs S. Parsons, PA to the Principal on: [email protected] who will be happy to send you an application form.

I hope you and your daughter enjoy discussing what she would like to take part in during this very special week and make I take this opportunity to express my grateful thanks to all the staff at the College, both teaching and non-teaching, who work so hard to make Activities Week such a fantastic experience for our students.

Kind regards,

Madeleine TaylorActivities Week [email protected]

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ON ISLAND ACTIVITIES

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ARTSY CRAFTY

Activity Details

Name of activity Artsy Crafty

Location(s) Science block

Cost £50 approx

Year Group/s Years 8, 9 and 12

Max participants 20 max

Activity leader(s) Miss Thomas and Miss Lea

Activity Description

Artsy Crafty is a fantastic activity that will surely put your creative mind to the test. There will be various processes of jewellery and bracelet making and a display at the end of the week to showcase your work.

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BEAUTIFUL BICYCLING - 100 Miles on 2 Wheels

Activity Details

Name of activity Beautiful Bicycling

Location(s) On-island

Cost Free (few pounds needed each day for refreshments)


Max participants 30

Activity leader(s) Mr Barnett Accompanied by other staff TBC

Activity Description and Places to be Visited

Exploring the Island by bicycle. We visit all areas and parishes (mostly on green lanes) except St Saviour. Some sea swimming depending on weather. Fitness level: moderate, as in places the routes are challenging.

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FASHION ILLUSTRATION and garment construction

Activity Details

Name of activity Fashion Illustration and Garment Construction

Location(s) On-island

Cost £120 (to include all materials)

Year Group/s Years 9 and 12

Max participants 15

Activity leader(s) Mrs Concannon


This exciting week will enable students to work with renowned textiles artist, Diane Bates. A chance to hone your skills with such a famous artist and learn more about fashion illustration and garment construction. The activity will take place in the JCG Textiles Room.

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FEAST 2014 - An exciting week of culinary experiences

Activity Details

Name of activity Feast 2014

Location(s) Various venues around Jersey

Cost £105


Max participants 12

Activity leader(s) Mrs Poole & Mrs De Louche


During this exciting culinary and gastronomic week participating in “Feast” students will get the opportunity to visit a wide range of establishments and learn new and valuable skills. Students will see how to make a pizza and then get to sample their work; experience fine dining; and finally make their own creations in school using chocolate and sugar work. Locations to be visited include: Pizza Express, Longueville Manor, Bohemia and food outlets such as Vienna Bakery, Coopers Coffee and Waitrose.

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HORSE RIDING

Activity Details

Name of activity Horse Riding

Location(s) East Riding, Trinity

Cost £190

Year group/s Years 8 and 9

Max participants 20

Activity leader(s) Mr Powell


Students will learn all about feeding, grooming, stable care and how to fit tackle to a horse. There will be individual training in the sand school with an instructor and groups will go for rides in the country. The more confident riders will be taught jumping skills. There is also a barbecue on the Friday, as well as a Gymkhana team event, a grooming competition and a horse knowledge team quiz. Helmets and boots will be provided.

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JCG SURFS

Activity Details

Name of activity JCG Surfs

Location(s) Water Splash St Ouen

Cost £150 TBC


Max participants 30

Activity leader(s) Mrs Williams


• 5 day surfing course

• Learn to surf or improve your surfing

• Learn how to be safe at the beach and recognise dangers such as rip currents

• Learn some fun games to play on the beach with your families during the summer holidays

• No previous surf experience is needed - we can cater for all levels of experience from novice to expert

• All students must be able to swim 50m minimum with confidence in open water

• Surf boards and wet suits are provided at no extra cost, but you can bring your own equipment if you wish

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We will spend the week exploring our beautiful island on foot. From the rugged cliffs of the north coast to the rolling fields of the east, we will follow an approximation of the gruelling round-the-island Itex walk – but we will tackle it in 5 days rather than 1!

Along the way, we will stop to enjoy the varied and inspiring views that Jersey affords. All students will be asked to keep a photographic record of their walks to contribute to a display of stunning images.

Each day, we will walk a different route stopping for refreshments and photo-opportunities!

SUMMER STROLLING - The Lazy Itex

Activity Details

Name of activity Summer Strolling

Location(s) All around the Island!

Cost Free (few pounds needed each day for refreshments)

Year Group/s All year groups welcome

Max participants 25

Activity leader(s) Mr Milner, Miss Hopkins

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The Competent Crew Course is your best introduction to sailing a yacht and ideal if you are a beginner or know you like sailing and are interested in improving your skills. Maybe your family or friends have a boat and you want to be able to contribute more whilst you’re out on the water. Maybe you’ve just said to yourself...“I want to be able to do that!”This internationally recognised course is for students wishing to gain a sound practical knowledge of crewing a yacht. No previous experience is needed as you will be under the guidance of experienced commercial yacht skipper Phil Robinson.You will cover all aspects of sailing, from practical navigation to boat handling skills including helming the yacht.Weather permitting, the course is practically based out at sea from Elizabeth Marina on a modern 35ft Yacht for the full five days.To gain your Royal Yachting Association certificate you will be required to undertake an offshore voyage with four hours night sailing. Two days will be spent sailing to a port on the French coast or another Channel Island, spending one night on the yacht in a marina at the chosen destination, before heading back to Jersey.

RYA ‘Competent Crew’ Course

Activity Details

Name of activity RYA Course

Location(s) Jersey coastal waters and the adjacent coast of France

Cost £190

Year Group/s Year 12

Max participants 5

Activity leader(s) Mrs Winspear & Mr Phil Robinson (skipper)

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We can now offer JCG students a week’s dinghy sailing course for beginners, progressing though the RYA training scheme to Stage 1 and perhaps Stage 2 if you find you are a gifted helmswoman.

The group will have exclusive use of four brand new ‘Laser Stratos’ keel boats which are excellent trainers, even if you are nervous of watersports!

All staff are experienced sailors, who want to pass on their enthusiasm and respect for the sport.

LEARN TO SAIL

Activity Details

Name of activity Learn to Sail

Location(s) St Aubin’s Fort

Cost £130

Year Group/s Year 8, 9 and 12

Max participants 14

Activity leader(s) Mr Jones and Mr Coxshall in conjunction with the Education, Sport & Leisure Outdoor Education Team led by Steve Pearl

We will be picked up each morning from St Aubin by the Outdoor Education Department rigid inflatable guard boats and taken out to St Aubin’s Fort as a base. Students will need to bring a packed lunch.

The aim is to enjoy a week’s introduction to sailing and be accredited with a respected national qualification in the process.

Students can learn to sail from scratch and will have the chance to achieve Level 1 certification from the Royal Yachting Association. Those who have already acquired an RYA certificate will have the opportunity to progress to a higher level.

Please be aware that you will be required to transport your daughter to and from St Aubin.

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TIME TEAM

Activity Details

Name of activity Time Team

Location(s) Jersey. Various locations TBD

Cost £10


Max participants 6

Activity leader(s) Miss Hotton


You will do several activities over the week to make it an interesting and broad experience.

This includes spending time helping out with the Societe Jersiaise summer excavation. You will learn practical skills such as surveying, field observation, and excavation. Be prepared to get your hands dirty!

You will also see what happens next as you will meet the Heritage Trust Conservator for a workshop about how artifacts are conserved after they are discovered. The Archaeological Curator at Jersey Heritage will also meet with us several times to discuss what artifacts the Museum has and we will get to handle some of them.

Finally we will have a unique and fantastic opportunity to join a professional team of archaeologists who are in the process of studying ‘Ice Age Jersey’. We will join in with their excavation which is run by University professors and staffed by undergrads studying archaeology.

If you are considering Archaeology or History at degree level this will provide you with some excellent experience.

OFF ISLAND ACTIVITIES

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Monday - Travel by coach and visit Château d’Amboise

Tuesday - Zoo Beauval and see its vast collection of animals, including beautiful pandas

Wednesday - Visit the small château and gardens of Le Clos Lucé, the home of Leonardo da Vinci, and visit the beautiful Château de Chenonceau, built across the river.

Thursday - Château du Puy du Fou – a medieval themed park with a whole host of exciting performances including a Roman amphitheatre show, a spectacular falconry show and an exciting Viking show.

Friday - Travel by coach with a possible stop in Dinan and the Centre Commercial La Madeleiene.

General - We will be catching the ferry to Saint Malo on Monday 14th July and returning to Jersey on 18th July. From Saint Malo we will travel firstly to Amboise, staying in a hotel there for two nights and then to a hotel near Nantes where we will stay for two nights, visiting Le Puy du Fou on Thursday.

‘LOIRE-SIRS’ - A trip to the Loire

Activity Details

Name of activity Lorie-Sirs

Location(s) • Amboise • Zoo Beauval • Le Clos Lucé • Chenonceau • Le Puy du Fou

Cost £450 approx


Max participants 40

Activity leader(s) Mr Marett, Miss Renaud, Miss Morris and Miss de Jesus

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VOLCANO EXPLORATION 2014

Activity Details

Name of activity Volcano Exploration

Location(s) • Sorrento • Pompeii • Mount Vesuvius • Capri

Cost £800 approx


Max participants 30

Activity leader(s) Ms Amy, Miss Davies and Mrs Forbes


Climb Mount Vesuvius, feel the heat of the rocks and explore the smoking crater.

Experience life in Ancient Pompeii or Herculaneum and experience a world caught in a tragic moment in time.

Visit the Isle of Capri by ferry and ascend to the summit of this beautiful island to look out over the whole Bay of Naples and relax on the peaceful chairlift away from the hustle and bustle of the fishing port and enjoy the view!

Explore the winding streets of Sorrento - eat glorious food and soak in the sunshine and ambience of this lovely Italian town.

Wander through ruined Villas and swim in the azure blue sea under the dramatic cliffs of the Amalfi Coast.

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SEA KAYAK GOZO

Activity Details

Name of activity Sea Kayak Gozo

Location(s) Gozo, a small island off Malta

Cost £800 (Depending on flights/ excursions)


Max participants 16

Activity leader(s) Mrs Mansell and Miss Luce


Sunday - Fly to Malta and transfer to Gozo by minibus and ferry

Monday - Thursday Explore Gozo by sea kayak, paddle along the amazing cliffs and arches, kayak out to the small island of Comino and swim and snorkel in the blue lagoon.

Friday - Return to Jersey

General - We will be staying in Xlendi a small fishing village and tourist resort in an ‘apartment hotel’ a continental breakfast and packed lunch will be provided and our evening meals will be eaten in one of the many restaurants by the beach.

About Gozo AdventuresThe company we will be using in Gozo have been running outdoor activities on the island for many years. They use English speaking staff and are all qualified with the British Canoe Union. Both Miss Luce and Mrs Mansell are experienced sea kayakers and Mrs Mansell has visited the island before and spent time kayaking in the area.

Who is it for?This activity is for students who are happy in and around the sea and want an active week. There will be some sea kayak training before the trip so that when we get to Gozo we can spend more time exploring the amazing coastline and can travel further. It is for students who may already have an interest in kayaking or for those who want to learn. At the end of the week it may be possible to take some of the paddlepower tests.You don’t need to have been kayaking before but you do need to want to learn and enjoy being on and in the sea.

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MEXICO EXPEDITION

Activity Details

Name of activity Mexico Experdition

Location(s) Calakmul Biosphere Reserve and Akumal, Yucatan peninsula, Mexico

Cost £2750-£3000


Max participants FULLY BOOKED

Activity leader(s) Miss Rheumer


Students will spend their first week helping with a major biodiversity survey of the lowland forest in Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Calakmul is part of the Selva Maya, which is the largest stretch of tropical forest outside of the Amazon and covers the southern section of the Yucatan peninsula in Mexico. The area is filled with ancient Mayan temples and is one of the most important habitats for endangered mammals such as the jaguar and tapir. For the first part of the week the group will be learning some basic jungle skills and survey techniques in base camp and they will take part in the Introduction to the Ancient Maya and Neotropical Ecology courses. The group will then join biodiversity teams working with amphibians, reptiles, birds, large terrestrial mammals, primates and bats and the data collected by the students will be used by Operation Wallacea to secure long-term funding to protect the Calakmul forests from hunting and deforestation. For the second week the group will travel to the Marine Research Centre in Akumal on the Caribbean coast, where students

can learn to scuba dive to PADI Open Water level. If students are already qualified divers or wish to snorkel then they can participate in the Caribbean Reef Ecology course and learn how to identify corals, invertebrates and fish. The group will also assist with turtle monitoring at the numerous nesting sites on the beaches and gather data to be used by Operation Wallacea to monitor the fish and coral populations, assess the water quality and determine the impact that tourism is having on the reef ecosystem.

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MOROCCO - Sahara Explorer


Although only 3 hours from the UK, Morocco is centuries apart – still rooted in medieval times. The country’s physical attributes are extraordinary. This itinerary will allow you to experience some of the geographical and geological wonders that this amazing country can offer, as well as experiencing the true warmth of its people - the Berber and the Arabs. Today most Moroccan’s can claim both ancestries.

Day 1 Arrive Marrakech (Monday 14 July 2014)Jersey to London Gatwick. London Gatwick to Marrakesh.

Day 2 Ouarzazate Tour of Marrakesh in the morning. After lunch, take an exhilarating drive up into the High Atlas on a series of twists and turns. This is really where the words ‘the journey is the thing’

rings true. Your journey over the impressive High Atlas range of mountains reaches a height of 2206m on the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass.

Day 3 Auberge Desert Camp (in tents!)Travel along the beautiful Valley du Dades which follows the Kasbah routes and is known as the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs. Stop at the Khatarras to see how the wells and tunnels have helped the search for the most elusive of elements – water. A brief stop at the Sources Mimouna will be made to see the work of one man who has been successful in his search - see the wells and look out for the water clock! Here you can learn about camel herders on their migratory cycle. The area also shows great examples of sand encroachment. Continue to Erfoud, another Foreign Legion outpost and spend time in a fossil factory. This area is rich in fossils and you can see how they polish and craft tables, chairs etc from large slabs of fossil-filled marble.

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Activity Details

Name of activity Morocco - Sahara Explorer

Location(s) Morocco

Cost £940 approx


Max participants 20

Activity leader(s) Miss Loose, Miss Lovell and Miss Hutchings (Leader)

MOROCCO - Sahara Explorer

Day 4 OuarzazateAn early start not to be missed - witness the sun rising over the Sahara. Meet the ‘men in blue’ who will assist you as you mount your camel for the morning’s trek across the dunes – stopping to observe the sunrise. Whilst holding on tight to your camel, watch how this incredible animal has adapted to walking on the constantly shifting sands. These are the Great Dunes of Erg Chebbi in the Sahara Desert. After breakfast and a quick shower, head back to Ouarzazate via the southern route through the valley between the Jbels Sarhro, then have lunch in Alnif. Travel via N’Kob, which has caves with pre-historic drawings then stop at the town of Agdz, famous for its dates. Observe and take pictures as buyers haggle with sellers for large packs of these tasty treats. Hopefully during your journey along this southern route, which takes in the Tizi-n-Tinifitt Pass (1860 metres), you’ll have a chance to stop and experience a Berber market before reaching Ouarzazate.

Day 5 Ourzazate – Marrakech - LGWAfter breakfast it is time to explore the former Foreign Legion town of Ouarzazate. Which includes the Kasbah of Taourit. This town has a thriving film industry and you will have time to visit one of the Atlas film studios and museums to see where scenes from Gladiator, The Kingdom of Heaven and The Hills Have Eyes were shot. Ouarzazate can also boast Lawrence of Arabia and The Sheltering Sky amongst its film credits. A stop at the UNESCO heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou – one of the

most spectacular sights of the Atlas, perched in an excellent defensive position. This collection of Kasbahs is among the most elaborately decorated and crenellated in the region. Cross the small river and climb the steps to the top of this incredible fortress for amazing views. Take a guided tour and it may be possible to see inside a home of one of the Kasbah’s inhabitants. Once again, travel across the Tiz-n-Tichka Pass back before arriving back in Marrakesh. Visit Marrakech’s famous, bustling square - Djemaa El Fbna. Watch the snake charmers, acrobats, water-sellers, dancers and musicians that make this a colourful and much-photographed location

Overnight stay near London Gatwick

Day 6 LGW-JER (Saturday 19 July 2014)

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Activity Details

Name of activity Normandy Landings Tour - 70th Anniversary

Location(s) Normandy, France

Cost £500 approx

Year Group/s Years 8,9 and 12

Max participants 20

Activity leader(s) Mr Bidmead


To commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Normandy Landings, in which 160,000 soldiers landed on the coast of France on 6th June 1944, JCG is offering the chance to visit the main sites of the ensuing conflict.

Ahead of the visit you will work with local historian and former JCG teacher Dr Sean Dettman to identify and research the experience of American and British soldiers during the Normandy Landings. Students will follow in the footsteps of the soldiers they have researched during a four day tour of the Normandy landing sites. On the fifth day students will return to JCG and reflect on their visit before creating a presentation and display about the experiences of the soldiers they have studied.

Students will visit the American Airborne Museum at St. Mere Eglise, and the British Museum at Bayeux as well as a walking tour of Pegasus Bridge and Museum.

Students will also visit the landing sites at all five of the Normandy Beaches; Gold, Juno, Omaha, Sword and Utah. Students will also visit the sites of a number of the inland battles.

Finally students will get to visit the final resting places of the soldier they have been following at either the American or British Cemeteries and Memorials

The estimated price would include all accommodation, transport, entry to museums and meals although students may wish to bring a small amount of spending money.

It would be suitable for any student with an interest in History.

NORMANDY LANDINGS TOUR - 70th Anniversary

Please hand this form to the school office by 3.30 pm on Friday 4th October.

Name: ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Form: .......................................... Parent email contact details: .............................................................................................................

Activity Choice 1: .....................................................................................................................................................................................................

Activity Choice 2: .....................................................................................................................................................................................................

Activity Choice 3: .....................................................................................................................................................................................................

I am happy to give permission for my daughter to be registered for the above activities and understand that these are not allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Failure to return the slip by the date stipulated may result in disappointment.

I understand that the deposit to secure my daughter’s place on the activity/trip is non-refundable and non-transferable once confirmed. Please note that deposits for off-Islands trip will be due by or before the end of October in order to secure travel and accommodation arrangements

Signed: .............................................................................. Parent/Guardian

Date: ...................................................................................

Activity Registration FormActivities Week July 14th - 18th 2014

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2014 JCG Activities Week Booklet