The Flagpole

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze Award Qualifying Expedition is nearly upon us. Following on from the meetings held before exams I thought you might find it useful to have a copy of the presentation.

 Expedition Dates are: 

• Group A: Sat 23 June, 7.30am – Sun 24 June, 5.00pm
• Group B: Sun 1 July, 7.30am – Mon 2 July, 5.00pm

Please note:

1. Registration is in the Limes at 7.30am
2. We will travel by coach to the Cotswolds
3. The group and individual kit being borrowed will be handed out in the Cotswolds
   (There will be plenty of time to get things organised.  Those borrowing rucksacks should
    please bring your personal equipment and food in waterproof bags, in your PC sports bag, ready to be transferred into your rucksack)
4. Pupils will return to Princethorpe at 5.00pm, with 4.00pm being the earliest likely arrival.
5. Food-wise you will need 1 breakfast, 1 evening meal, 2 lunches and snacks. 

Please note the school will not make claims for items such as laptops, PDAs, smartphones, cameras and other expensive personal possessions under the travel insurance. Parents should ensure that personal possessions are covered through their own insurance.

The use of mobile phones on the expedition is only permitted in the case of an emergency. I would encourage you to bring just one phone per expedition group.  I am sure you will agree that this measure significantly adds to the sense of adventure and independence the expedition fosters.  For news, updates will be provided via the @pc_outdoors twitter address.

As a final note please be assured that DofE rules allow adjustments to the rules of the trip should we experience extreme weather conditions.  Forecasts suggest warm temperatures, so pupils should take this in to account when packing and make sure they have the necessary items for the expected weather conditions.

I do hope this helps with your planning.

Mrs Jan Ryalls
Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Co-ordinator

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Silver Award Qualifying Expedition is fast approaching.  Following on from the meeting held prior to examinations I thought you might find it useful to have a copy of the presentation.

Please meet in the bus bays at 6.30am on Saturday 30 June in order to complete kit checks and prepare to depart.  Pupils will return on Monday 2 July at 6.00pm, though we may be a little earlier.

Regarding kit, please keep an eye on the weather forecast. 

http://www.mwis.org.uk/english-welsh-forecast/PD/

The group kit will be provided on the day.  You are all still in possession of the individual kit lent out for the practice trip.  Please hand this in to Princethorpe Staff at the end of the expedition.

Please note the school will not make claims for items such as laptops, PDAs, smartphones, cameras and other expensive personal possessions under the travel insurance. Parents should ensure that personal possessions are covered through their own insurance.

For news, updates will be provided via the @PC_Outdoors twitter address.

Wishing you all well for the upcoming expedition.

Miss J Landon
Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Co-ordinator

Dear parents and pupils,

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award Qualifying Expedition is nearly upon us.  Following on from the meeting held earlier this week, I thought you might find it useful to have a copy of the presentation. 

Please arrive in the Limes atrium at 11.00am on Saturday 23 June in order to complete kit checks and prepare to depart.  Pupils will return on Wednesday 27 June at 9.00pm, though we may be a little earlier.

Regarding kit, please keep an eye on the weather forecast. 

http://www.mwis.org.uk/english-welsh-forecast/SD/

The group kit will be provided on the day, as will any kit you have requested to borrow.  I recommend that you bring a day sack as well to put anything you'll use before the assessment begins on Sunday morning. 

Please note the school will not make claims for items such as laptops, PDAs, smartphones, cameras and other expensive personal possessions and under the travel insurance. Parents should ensure that personal possessions are covered through their own insurance.

For news, updates will be provided via the @PC_Outdoors twitter address.

I look forward to the upcoming expedition.

Mr Bower
Head of Outdoor Education
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Manager

This summer, pupils have had the opportunity to represent Princethorpe College in orienteering events around Warwickshire. We have one event remaining:

• Rough Close Scout Camp, Coventry - Wednesday 4 July 6.00pm to 7.30pm

If you would like more information, please email adamrickart@princethorpe.co.uk.

Adam Rickart
Head of Psychology

The last week of the academic year (2 - 6 July) is Activities Week.  Normal classes are suspended, and a wide variety of activities are on offer.

• Monday 2 July and Tuesday 3 July: Pupils choose activities in school
• Wednesday 5 July: House Activities Day
• Thursday 6 July: Whole Year School Trips
• Friday 7 July:Last day of school

Please click here for A-Z of Activities which shows the wide variety of activities on offer on the Monday and Tuesday. 

If you have any queries about Activities Week, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Mr Greg Hunter
Assistant Head Co-curricular