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Information Guide 2020 King Edward’s School Witley, Surrey Bucksmore Summer STEM Experience | Arts Experience | Coding | Boarding School Experience Ages 10-13

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Information Guide 2020

King Edward’s SchoolWitley, Surrey

Bucksmore SummerSTEM Experience | Arts Experience | Coding |

Boarding School Experience Ages 10-13

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bucksmore.com/summer 2Bucksmore Summer • King Edward’s School, Witley, Surrey

ContentsKing Edward’s School, pg. 3

Bucksmore Summer, pg. 7

Arts Experience, pg.10

STEM Experience, pg.12

Coding, pg. 14

Boarding School Experience, pg. 16

Excursions & Social Programme, pg. 18

More Information, pg. 20

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DanceStudio

Art Studio

Petworth Road

SportsHall

Accommodation

Acco

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Sports Fields

SwimmingPool

Queen Mary House

Chap

el

Main Entrance

DiningHall

Tennis & NetballCourts

AstroturfTennis Courts

ClassroomsHall

Originally founded in 1553 by King Edward VI, the school moved to its present location in 1867.

King Edward’s is a traditional boarding school in the south of England, one hour’s drive from London.

The school is located in the village of Witley, a quiet and tiny village near Guildford.

CoursesBucksmore Summer, Ages 10-13

Arts Experience, Ages 10-13

STEM Experience, Ages 10-13

Coding, Ages 10-13

Boarding School Experience, Ages 10-13

King Edward’s School Witley, Surrey • Ages 10-13

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Key Facts:

Location: King Edward’s School, Witley, Petworth Rd, Surrey, GU8 5SQ, United Kingdom

Bedrooms: Single, twin and 4-bed dormitoriesSeparate male and female accommodation

Bathrooms: Shared bathrooms between 4-6 students

Social Space: Shared central common room, and social space in each boarding house with games and televisions

Facilities: Swimming pool, sports hall, tennis courts, AstroTurf, dance studio, art studio and auditorium

Internet: Wi-Fi available throughout Computer room available to students

Security: Gated boarding school in safe countryside location Pin code access to boarding houses

Airports: Heathrow LHR 0h 45min Gatwick LGW 1h 00min

What to Pack: Linen provided, towels not provided

Laundry: Laundry service on site free-of-charge

Meals: All meals includedPacked lunch on excursion days

Key Deposit:No key deposit

I’m really enjoying Bucksmore. I really like evening activities. My favourite day was in London. The food in King Edward’s is tasty and good.”

D I A N A , U K R A I N E

Did you know? During World War 2, the school was taken over by the British Royal Navy to test and develop radar technology.

Today, King Edward’s School remembers the top secret research with a plaque in the lobby outside the dance studio.

King Edward’s School Witley, Surrey • Ages 10-13

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Accommodation:

Student accommodation at King Edward’s is split into several boarding houses, named Edward, Tudor and Ridley.

Bedrooms are made up of single, twin and 4-bed rooms, with separate female and male accommodation. Bathrooms are shared between 4-6 students.

Transfers:

Bucksmore offers a free airport transfer service for all studentsat King Edward’s arriving and/or departing between 10:00-20:00 at:

• London Heathrow (LHR)• London Gatwick (LGW)

Students requesting private transfers outside of these destinations and times will be subject to additional charges.

Please see the transfer information page for more details.

Laundry:

Laundry is available on site. Once per week, laundry will becollected by King Edward’s School staff and returned the next day.

King Edward’s School Witley, Surrey • Ages 10-13

Sample Menu:

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY

Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast

Assorted Cereals, Eggs, Hash Browns,

Plum tomatoes, Yogurt, Muesli, Toast &

Preserves

Assorted Cereals, Eggs, Hash Browns,

Plum tomatoes, Yogurt, Muesli, Toast &

Preserves

Assorted Cereals, Eggs, Hash Browns,

Plum tomatoes, Yogurt, Muesli, Toast &

Preserves

Assorted Cereals, Eggs, Hash Browns,

Plum tomatoes, Yogurt, Muesli, Toast &

Preserves

Assorted Cereals, Eggs, Hash Browns,

Plum tomatoes, Yogurt, Muesli, Toast &

Preserves

Assorted Cereals, Eggs, Hash Browns,

Plum tomatoes, Yogurt, Muesli, Toast &

Preserves

Assorted Cereals, Eggs, Hash Browns,

Plum tomatoes, Yogurt, Muesli, Toast &

Preserves

Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

Salmon, Horseradish & Pea Tart

Lentil & Bean Casserole

Pork & Sage Sausages with Yorkshire Puddings

& GravyVegetarian Sausages

Packed Lunch Excursion Day

Sweet and Sour PorkSweet and Sour

Butternut Squash

Packed Lunch Excursion Day

Battered Cod with Tartare Sauce

Broccoli & Cheddar Quiche

Beef, Potato & Onion Pie

Roasted Swede, Sweet Potato & Mozzarella Pie

Served with Boiled Potatoes &Carrots

Salad BarSoup

Served with new potatoes & broccoli

Salad BarSoup

Served with rice, stir-fried vegetables

Salad BarSoup

Served with chips & peas

Salad barSoup

Served with chips & baked beans

Salad BarSoup

Hot Butterscotch Bananas

Fresh Fruits & Yogurt

Apple & Cinnamon PieFresh Fruits & Yogurt

Morello Cherry SpongeFresh Fruits & Yogurt

Pear Crumble with Cream

Fresh Fruits & Yogurt

Mississippi Mud PieFresh Fruits & Yogurt

Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner DinnerTurkey, Leek & Stilton

PieField Mushroom &

Cream Cheese Lattice

Turkey Burger, Turkey, Thyme & Garlic Burger

Carrot, Chickpea & Cumin Burger

Roast Gammon with Pineapple & Mint Salsa

Polenta with Roast Vegetables

Pepperoni PizzaHam & Mushroom Pizza

Sun Dried Tomato & Pesto Pizza

LasagneTomato & Sweet Pepper

Pasta Bake

Southern Fried Chicken Southern Fried Quorn

Fillet

Roast Beef, Yorkshire Puddings & Gravy

Gnocchi with Tomato & Herb Sauce

Served with Mashed Potatoes & Sweet Corn

Salad bar

Served With Chips, mixed seafood &

tomato pasta, cheese & spring onion

Salad bar

Served with Roast New Potatoes, Carrots &

PeasSalad bar

Served with jacket wedges, basil pesto

pasta Salad bar

Served with garlic bread, tomato & pepper

pastaSalad bar

Served with curly fries, tomato & bean pasta

Salad bar

Served with Roast potatoes & red cabbage

Salad bar

Black Forest Gateaux Peach Melba Cheesecake Ice Cream Peaches with Cream Lemon Sponge with

Custard Blueberry Muffin Slice Doughnuts with Chocolate Sauce

Nationality Percentage at King Edward’s School

Russian20%

Chinese19%

French9%

Italian 8%Portuguese

5%

Lithuanian5%

Spanish4%

Taiwanese3%

Turkish3%

18 other nationalities24%

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Sports FacilitiesStudents at King Edward’s can take advantage of top-quality sporting facilities, including a sports hall, swimming pool, AstroTurf, multiple tennis courts, netball courts and grass playing fields.

Student Common RoomsEach boarding house at King Edward’s comes with a social space on the ground floor that students can use to relax and socialise in between lessons, activities and meals.

Activity SpacesKing Edward’s has a variety of different activity spaces that can be used, including the ‘Blue Room’ (for discos), a dance studio, lecture theatre and ‘Exhibition Hall’ - a large hall used for the main evening activities.

ClassroomsTeaching facilities at King Edward’s School are among the highest quality Bucksmore has to offer. Classrooms have ‘SMART’ interactive whiteboards.

King Edward’s School Witley, Surrey • Ages 10-13

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bucksmore.com/summer 7Bucksmore Summer • King Edward’s School, Witley, Surrey

Set in a beautiful countryside boarding school in the South of England, Bucksmore Summer is the classic English & activities programme for students wanting more from their summer.

This summer camp gives students the opportunity to meet students from across the world whilst developing their language skills and having fun.

Key Facts:

Dates: 7 July - 4 August

Age range: Ages 10-13

Hours per week: 20 hours of English language tuition per week

Class size: Maximum class size of 11 students

Minimum language level: No minimum level required

Weekly excursions: Two full-day excursions and one half-day trip each week

Merchandise: Bucksmore branded backpack, water bottle, lanyard and student card for all students

Cohort size: Between 50-90 students (expected)

Certificate: All students receive a personalised certificate and report card upon graduation

Sample timetable:

Bucksmore Summer English language multi-activity camp • Ages 10-13

TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON

AM Arrivals Placement Testing

Course Overview

Assessment Introduction

Excursion: Central London Walking Tour & London Dungeons

Main Syllabus

Excursion Link Lesson

Conversation Class

Excursion: Thorpe Park

Main Syllabus

Assessment Preparation

Conversation Class

Main Syllabus

Academic Skills Session

Weekly Review

PM Arrivals Excursion: Hever Castle

Project Preparation

Activity: Colour Wars

Activity: Team Sports Tournament

Activity: Sports

EVE Welcome Games

Activity: Scavenger Hunt

Activity: Traditional Village Fete

Activity: Drum Workshop

Activity: Movie Night

Project Presentations

Graduation Ceremony & Party

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Course information:

Bucksmore Summer for ages 10-13 provides students with 20 hours of English per week, in a maximum class size of 11 students.

The academic programme is taught through a combination of general English tuition, project sessions, academic English, conversation classes and excursion link lessons. Away from the classroom, a strong emphasis is put on providing students with a truly memorable experience, with an action-packed activity and excursion programme.

English Language Syllabus:

The six-tier syllabus is brand new for 2020. Suitable for all levels from beginner through to proficient. The syllabus combines language study and language in use to offer a variety of lesson types with the main focus on developing communication skills.

The general English course aims to:

• Build language skills and confidence gradually through our multi-level syllabus.

• Help students achieve individual goals in language learning.• Gain a better understanding of English books,

films, songs, the internet & media.

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Link LessonsStudents have two full-day excursions and one half-day trip every week at Bucksmore Summer. To provide students with an even greater holistic language learning experience, we provide lessons specifically linked to destinations around England.

These include:

• London - Politics & Royalty• The history of Oxford• Shakespeare’s Stratford• Brighton’s Seaside & Shopping• Thrilling Thorpe Park

Learning about a destination through English provides additional motivation for language use and brings English culture and life into the classroom. Students really do benefit from these lessons, inside and outside the classroom.

ProjectsProject sessions at Bucksmore Summer promote group work and cooperation, in order to allow participation across all levels of English. Popular sessions include ‘Bucksmore President’, ‘Gaming Expo’ and ‘Battle of the Bands’.

The aims of project work are to encourage collaboration and communication through the completion of real-world tasks that use English with an authentic purpose.

Students receive vocabulary and grammar input in the first part of the project session, and are then placed into groups. Groups are provided with a project guideline which they should follow and aim to complete in the preparation session.

The weekly project culminates in a presentation evening in which groups display and present their work.

Academic Skills SessionsThe academic skills sessions give students an introduction to exam techniques and are intended to help students improve the skills of academic reading, writing, listening and speaking.

These sessions take place over three hours each week and culminate with students taking the Bucksmore Assessment.

The variety of lessons and teaching material provide students with a stimulating and comprehensive learning experience throughout their stay at Bucksmore Summer.

Bucksmore AssessmentAssessing a learner’s skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening, the Bucksmore Assessment helps to improve opportunities for study and travel, and provides a more rounded evaluation of a student’s English ability.

The Bucksmore Assessment provides more relevant and appropriate language so learners are motivated to perform better than other, more adult-focused, exams.

Taken at the end of the course, the assessment is designed to complement the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) and to provide learners with a realistic determination of their English ability.

It can be applied against other international English exams such as Cambridge ESOL & IELTS.

Students will leave the course with a certificate of recommended English level measured against the CEFR scale.

Bucksmore Summer English language multi-activity camp • Ages 10-13

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Arts Experience Bucksmore Summer • King Edward’s School, Witley, Surrey

What is Arts Experience?Developed in collaboration with West End On Demand, Arts Experience gives students to learn English alongside the opportunity to train like a West End Performer. It provides young learners with an opportunity to learn English alongside performing. This all encompassing compact course gives learners a taste of culture, teaches new skills and increases their confidence.

Taking place for 2.5 hours, 3 afternoons per week, students rotate between the following workshops:

• Drama• Dance• Music

Each week learners will explore different theme allowing students to learn about all aspects of British performance. Past themes included Shakespeare’s Mid Summer Nights Dream, west-end hit The Lion King, as well as J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka.

All workshops are run by current professional west end performers!

In partnership with:

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Sample Syllabus:

A midsummer’s night dream by William Shakespeare

Students will be introduced to the world of Shakespeare and the themes commonly used within his work such as Romance, Comedy and Tragedy. Within this programme students will concentrate on:

• Acting (Characterisation, staging, movement, costume, voice and translation)

• Dance ( Elizabethan style, Galliard and Caper)

• Music ( Sound effects, song, traditional instruments, theory)

Lion King

Students will rehearse and perform a scene, song and dance from the smash hit musical, ‘The Lion King’. Students will have the opportunity to design and create their own individual masks for the final performance, which will include the scene from the Circle of Life. Lessons will include:

• Acting (Exploration of themes, movement of characters, costume design, voice and staging)

• Dance ( Learning Choreography whilst keeping in character, singing and wearing costume)

• Music (Learning lyrics using varied tones in a choral performance)

Arts Experience Bucksmore Summer • King Edward’s School, Witley, Surrey

WEEK ONE BIO

Performance Lesson 1 • Before each session there will be a fifteen minute warm up where learners will be taught new and effective breathing, vocal and movement exercises to ensure they are fully present before the class begins.

• Introduction to one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays, ‘A midsummer’s night dream’. Learners will study the text and translate any confusing language.

• Explore the themes within the play.• Revise lines whilst taking direction.• Explore characterisation and movement whilst taking into consideration costume

relevant to the time.

Performance Lesson 2 Respond to choreography of a Shakespearean dance that would be typical of that performed by the Royal Shakespeare Company. The Galliard and Caper is a traditional dance that can be taught in its simplest form, alternatively the complexity can be increased for proficient dancers.

Performance Lesson 3 • An exciting theory lesson discovering the instruments and music which influenced Shakespeare’s play.

• Revising a song typically used in ‘A Midsummer’s Night Dream’ by Titania, Queen of the fairies.

WEEK TWO BIO

Performance Lesson 1 • Once learners have completed their fifteen-minute warm up they will begin to study the text, highlighting the key characters and how you would act each animal characteristics.

• Once the students understand the content of the text, they will begin to rehearse the scene applying directions.

• Design their own animal masks for the final performance.

Performance Lesson 2 • Learn a set dance that they will need to perform in time to the music. There will be differentiated dance moves to suit each learner’s ability.

• Concentrate on characterisation through dance.

Performance Lesson 3 • Choir lessons exploring vocal range.• Learn a choral piece for their final performance.

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STEM Experience Bucksmore Summer • King Edward’s School, Witley, Surrey

What is STEM Experience?STEM Experience can be taken in addition to the main Bucksmore Summer English language course.

For 2.5 hours over three afternoons per week, students take part in group project work, introducing new areas in:

• Science• Technology• Engineering• Maths

Students are introduced to the STEM subject areas through fun, educational and practical workshops designed to stimulate their interest in the long term. Workshops are run by experts and include themes such as aircraft and boat design, rocketry, jet propulsion, and mechanical arms.

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STEM Experience Bucksmore Summer • King Edward’s School, Witley, Surrey

WEEK ONE LEARNING OUTCOMES SUBJECTS

Session 1

1.1 Design a boat

1.2 Ice breaker

• Identify the effects of air resistance, water resistance and friction, that act between moving surfaces• Using test results to make predictions to set up further comparative and fair tests• Exploring how key events and individuals in D&T have helped shape the world• To consider the forces involved in breaking through sea ice• To investigate the best shaped hull to break through ice

Technology Engineering Mathematics

Session 2

1.3 Loading Cargo

1.4 Ocean Grabber

• To investigate the balancing point of a given object• To explain the force of gravity acting between the Earth and a falling object• To explore and use mechanisms (levers, sliders, wheels and axles) in their products• To build structures, experimenting how they can be made stronger, stiffer and more stable• To understand the importance of collecting samples from the seabed and what a challenging environment this is

Science Technology Engineering

Session 3

1.5 External provider: Hovercraft workshop

• To build a fully functional hovercraft in this fast-paced workshop• To investigate the workings of a hovercraft by building a set prototype then, using their new-found expertise, they design

and build their own version• Students review the concept of friction and Newton’s Laws of Motion and it all finishes with time trials and a Grand Prix

race-off

Science Engineering

WEEK TWO LEARNING OUTCOMES SUBJECTS

Session 4

2.1 Flying machines development

2.2 The lifting properties of helium

2.3 Jet propulsion

• To introduce and explore the history and development of flying machines• To investigate the amount of lift that is generated by one or more helium balloon• To indicate and identify the forces acting on objects during flight• Develop a design for a balloon jet and factors affecting it’s flight including friction, drag, gravity and air resistance• To examine variations in size, effects of wings and changes in weight

Science Technology Engineering

Session 5

2.4 Aircraft carrier design

2.5 Properties of flight materials

2.6 Launch angles and force

• To explore the science and engineering factors affecting aircraft carriers.• To discuss and research aircraft take off including speed and thrust• To compare example of carrier ships and aircraft to discover design similarities• To investigate different properties of materials on flight• To design and create an aeroplane from everyday• To devise and build a launch mechanism for the aeroplane

Technology Engineering Mathematics

Session 6

2.7 Compressed air rocket workshop

Students work in pairs or individually to build paper and card rockets. Once complete, we launch the rockets from our custom built launchers. These launchers can supply launch pressures up to 100 psi which can send a well-made rocket out to a range in excess of 300 metres.

Science Technology Engineering Mathematics

Sample Syllabus:

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Coding Bucksmore Summer • King Edward’s School, Witley, Surrey

What is Coding?Coding can be taken in addition to the main Bucksmore Summer English language course.

Coding sessions focus on coding in the context of game design and functionality. The objective is for students to initially design before building and finally playing their games. Students use Scratch, Kodu and Sploder to build a variety of games.

The sessions are tailored towards students aged 10-13 years old. In addition students used MicroBit mini computers to add a further dimension to the game design.

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Coding Bucksmore Summer • King Edward’s School, Witley, Surrey

Kodu video game programming:Students work individually to design and program their own video game using a piece of software called Kodu. They are taught Kodu’s When + Do programming logic and will make a number of games that they can install and play on a PC at home. They will use an Xbox controller to operate the software.

Sploder: Students develop computer video games in an environment with a ‘fun first’ emphasis. They are challenged to concentrate on game creativity and strategy a reduced emphasis on learning coding and programming.

Creative Coding: An innovative session on how to make your own games using all the best features in Scratch 3.0. These brand new creative coding sessions are jam packed with the highlights of the latest version of Scratch. We’ve teamed it up with the micro:bit – the incredible pocket size computer – to control your creations. Build your own video-sensing, interactive multi–level game or maybe create a version of Pong. An interactive and fun step into the world of coding.

micro:bit: Students can use the micro:bit for all sorts of cool creations, from robots to musical instruments – the possibilities are endless. We will use the micro:bit’s features such as its 25 LED lights, its accelerometer and Bluetooth connection to create computer controlled devices. Collaborative coding is employed to build skills further.

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Set in a beautiful countryside boarding school in the South of England and designed in line with independent school teaching methodology, Boarding School Experience introduces young students to life at a British boarding school.

Key Facts:

Dates: 7 July - 4 August

Age range: Ages 10-13

Hours per week: 20 hours of English Literature, Science & Maths tuition

Class size: Maximum class size of 11 students

Minimum language level: Intermediate (B1) level of English required

Weekly excursions: 2 full-day excursions including tours of leading boarding schools

Merchandise: Bucksmore branded backpack, water bottle, lanyard and student card for all students

Cohort size: Between 20-30 students (expected)

Certificate: All students receive a personalised certificate and report card upon graduation

Sample timetable:

Boarding School Experience Introduction to British boarding school life • Ages 10-13

TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON

AM Arrivals Course Introduction

Life at UK Boarding School

Entrance Test Preparation

Excursion: Educational Visits to Leading Boarding Schools

English Literature

Maths

Entrance Test Preparation

Excursion: Chessington World of Adventure

Maths

Science

Entrance Test Preparation

Science

English Literature

Entrance Test Preparation

PM Arrivals Activity: Visit to the Seaside

Project Preparation

Homework Club

Guest Speaker:

Boarding School Counsellor

Homework Club

Activity: Sports Coaching

EVE Welcome Games

Activity: Sports Coaching

Activity: Games Night

Activity: Banzai Competition

Activity: Movie Night

Project Presentations

Graduation Ceremony & Party

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Course InformationThe British Boarding School Experience is designed in line with independent school teaching methodology. The curriculum covers the three core subjects at Key Stage 3 in British schools: English language & literature, mathematics and science.

In addition to the English, science and mathematics tuition, boarders will receive five hours of boarding school entrance preparation, focusing on common entrance tests and aptitude testing.

English LiteratureThe overall aim of the second part of the course is to enhance students’ understanding of spoken and written English outside the language classroom and to enable them to be more proficient in presenting their ideas both orally and in writing.

The lessons will include more in-depth language analysis from a language change point of view which will provide a taster of what is taught in (British) secondary schools.

Debating and drama will enable students to further hone their presentation and self-expression skills and better understand and apply the rhetorical conventions of English.

MathematicsThrough an introduction to and consolidation of algebra, geometry and forms of calculations, students will be better able to reason logically and mathematically which will help not only their mathematical skills but will also improve their verbal fluency and accuracy.

The topics covered will not only build on students’ existing skills but will also prepare them for entrance into (British) secondary education. There is equal focus on all branches of mathematics to provide a real variety of skills during the two weeks.

ScienceBuilding on a well-rounded science programme, the week introduces students to a variety of subjects in a cross-sectional interdisciplinary tuition in science where, for instance, learning biology helps to better describe and understand matters in chemistry and forces in physics. Students also integrate their knowledge of mathematics linked closely to science to study and describe what they learnt.

Boarding School Entrance PreparationThe entrance preparation will help students to successfully tackle entrance exams not only in the UK but in their home countries, too. The skills acquired during the course will hone students’ exam taking and preparation techniques combined with critical thinking training and practice of presentation skills.

Boarding School Experience Introduction to British boarding school life • Ages 10-13

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OverviewStudents at King Edward’s enjoy a full activity and excursion programme. On Bucksmore Summer, STEM, Coding and Arts Experience students have two full-days and one half-day excursion per week. Boarding School Experience students have two full-day excursions.

To enable us to respond to student feedback and requests, activities and excursion itineraries are planned and organised by a dedicated Activity Manager. For this reason, it is impossible to provide exact weekly timetables until a few days before the start of the of the following week. This enables the Activity Manager to minimise any repetition and give students a unique experience every week.

The destinations for each week of the course are outlined below.

Excursion Destinations

Oxford (Week 3)On a tour of the city, students (all) will see landmarks such as Carfax Tower, Bodleian Library, Christ Church Cathedral, the ‘Bridge of Sighs’ & many Oxford University Colleges.

Brighton (Week 4)Arguably Britain’s most popular seaside resort, students (all) visiting Brighton can choose to spend free time shopping in the famous ‘Laines’, or visit the beach and Brighton’s celebrated pier.

Chessington (Week 2)Students (all) visit Chessington World of Adventure theme park with 10 themed lands and over 40 exciting rides. They will also visit Chessington Zoo which has over 1,000 animals including western lowland gorillas, sea lions, and Sumatran tigers.

Windsor (Week 1)Students (all) are given the opportunity to visit the home of the British Royal Family at their residence Windsor Castle and explore the historic market town.

London (Every Week)Bucksmore Summer, STEM, Cosing and Arts Experience students take a trip to London to visit key British landmarks such as Trafalgar Square, Houses of Parliament, Horse Guards Parade & Buckingham Palace.

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Boarding School (Every Week)Each week Boarding School Experience students visit two boarding schools and explore the town or city near the schools.

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Example On-site Activities

Bucksmore Olympics

Students take on different sporting challenges in teams which challenge students’ agility, spatial awareness and teamwork skills.

Egg Drop Challenge

Students compete in teams to create protective wrapping for their eggs so that when it is thrown from a great height it will survive, unbroken.

Lip Sync Battle

A student favourite, each team has the opportunity to put their best foot forward and pick a song to lip sync to. Performing hit songs in English, students build their confidence while having fun.

Horse RidingAvailable as an optional extra for an addition fee, students receive 2 x 1-hour sessions a week of horse riding lessons.

Sports Choice

A variety of different sporting options are available for students,such as tennis, swimming, football, netball, touch rugby, cricket, basketball and badminton.

King Edward’s School Witley, Surrey • Ages 10-13

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