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Windlesham - Adventures in English8-14 years

The Adventures in English programme, based at Windlesham House School, offers 18 hours of English lessons per week and focuses on outdoor learning to stimulate students' curiosity for the natural environment. The school, founded in 1837, was the first school in the country to be established as a Preparatory School. This spacious campus, which is located in the beautiful Sussex countryside close to the seaside town of Worthing, creates a real sense of freedom and is ideal for younger students who are looking for a summer adventure.

 

The Programme

English Skills

Description

English Skills focus on developing students' general knowledge in English and ability to communicate effectively and accurately in everyday situations and different contexts. Students will be tested, challenged, supported and stimulated.

Aims

  1. Improve students' receptive (reading and listening) and productive (speaking and writing) English skills.
  2. Extend students' knowledge and range of vocabulary.
  3. Deepen students' understanding of grammatical concepts in English.
  4. Build students' confidence to use the English they know in speaking situations.
  5. Improve students' pronunciation.
  6. Train students to be effective learners.
Explorations

Description

These CLIL (Conent and Language Integrated Learning)-based lessons allow students to improve their English whilst at the same time explore a range of stimulating subjects such as Ecology, Space, Science and Technology.

Aims

  1. Improve students' general knowledge of the topics studied.
  2. Familiarise students with relevant subject-specific terminology in English.
  3. Enhance students' general English skills within a more academic context.
  4. Enrich the learning experience by studying interesting and relevant topics, appropriate to the students' age.
Adventure Activities

Description

These lessons offer students a practical lesson outdoors, with an opportunity to enhance students' English abilities through outdoor activities like survival skills, orienteering, treasure hunt, problem-solving or nature trail.

Aims

  1. Promote the emotional and physical well-being of the students
  2. Enhance learning through movement and play
  3. Use English to cooperate with peers in an activity
  4. Develop interpersonal relationships
  5. Stimulate a closer relationship with the environment
  6. Motivate students though the adventures element of the activity
Afternoons

Description

After lessons, students participate in a range of sports and recreational activities. This provides the opportunity to carry on learning outside the classroom in small, supervised groups at the same time as having some fun. Sometimes, students will be able to choose their preferred sport or activity.

Aims

  1. Enhance students' fluency in English.
  2. Awaken students' curiosity by explore new sports, activities and games.
  3. Enhance students' skills and technique in sports.
  4. Encourage participation and self-confidence.
  5. Teach students new vocabulary related to sports, games and popular leisure activities.

Examples

Badminton, Basketball, Benchball, Circuit Training, Cooking, Costume Design, Cricket, Dance, Drama, Football, Gymnastics, Hockey, Model-Making, Mosaics, Netball, Origami, Painting, Rounders, Singing, Stoolball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tag Rugby, Tennis.

Evenings

Description

A full programme of organised and supervised social events is offered every evening to encourage students to make new friends and develop their social skills. By actively encouraging the mixing of nationalities, we are helping to create a harmonious international community in which students can live, study in a safe and comfortable environment and enjoy themselves.

Aims

  1. Promote students' relaxation and enjoyment.
  2. Explore some typically English social events, games and activities.
  3. Nurture social skills in an environment of different cultural traditions.
  4. Use English in natural real-life speaking situations.
  5. Forge new friendships.

Examples
Disco, Fashion Show, Karaoke, Messy Games, Mini Olympics, Music Quiz, Nerf Wars, Pool Party, Talent Show.

Excursions

Description

Excursions are a mandatory part of the programme. We offer students the opportunity to visit places of cultural and historical interest, as well as the chance for sightseeing, shopping and amusement.

Aims

  1. Deepen students' cultural experiences.
  2. Create opportunities for interaction with the real world in fun, relaxed and genuinely interesting ways.
  3. Enhance their knowledge of England and the UK.

Wednesdays

Wednesday trips are a full-day visit and may involve visiting a local place of interest in a nearby town or an off-site activity, such as Beach Volleyball, Bowling, Country Park, Indoor Rock Climbing, Museum, Pier, Street Markets.

Saturdays

Saturday excursions are a full day trip and include a cultural, touristic or recreational visit to London or another place of interest such as British Museum, Buckingham Palace, London Dungeon, London Eye, London Zoo, Madame Tussauds, National Gallery, Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Thorpe Park, Tower of London, Westminster Abbey.

An alternative sightseeing tour of London will be available every Saturday.

Sundays

Sunday excursions are often more relaxing trips to a local seaside town, such as Brighton, Chichester or Worthing, where students can stroll along the beach, have lunch in the park or do some shopping. Sometimes students will partake in off-site activities.

Academies

Description

Our Academies Programme offers expert instruction to students looking to develop their skills, technique and confidence in certain sports and leisure activities.

Aims

  1. Increase students' competencies and technique in the sport/activity.
  2. Offer inspiring coaching and instruction to motivate students to practise sport.
  3. Learn specific vocabulary relating to the sport/activity.

Academies Available

LEGO & Coding 

Basketball Skills 

Horse Riding

Tennis

Further Information

The Academies Programme is suitable for all abilities from beginner to advanced level.

Instruction is given by qualified Bede's or external sports' coaches.

Students can choose 1 Academy option per week.

Academies take place instead of the regular afternoon Sports & Activities.

Dates & Fees

The centre is open for 5 weeks in total, from 7 July to 10 August 2024. Students can arrive on any Sunday and depart on any Saturday.

The recommended minimum stay is two weeks. To maximize the benefit of your experience, you should consider a 3 or 4 week course.

The fully-inclusive course fee is £1,395 per week. This includes a return transfer from selected airports (see Terms & Conditions) and travel insurance. There is no supplement for collecting a UM.

The Course

Students

Age range 8 to 14 yrs. Maximum 130 students per week from different countries. Limits for each nationality to ensure a good mix.

Programme

There is a full programme of lessons, sports, activities, social events and excursions, all of which are mandatory and included in the fee.

Lessons

There are 18 hours of lessons per week including English Skills, Explorations and Adventure Activities. Maximum 14 students per class. Weekly progress checks to monitor students' performance.

Levels

7 levels are available, from A0 (Complete Beginner) to C2 (Proficiency). Entry test on Monday with a speaking, grammar and writing component.

Academies

LEGO & Coding, Basketball Skills, Horse Riding and Tennis. Supplements are payable. Academies are subject to availability and a minimum number of enrolments.

The centre

Facilities
Facilities

Tennis courts, sports hall, swimming pool, playing fields, astroturf, drama theatre, IT suite.

Accommodation
Accommodation

ACCOMMODATION FLYER

Separate accommodation on campus for boys and girls. Cheerful and spacious bedrooms with 4 to 8 beds (some larger bedrooms are available). Storage space is available. Bathrooms are shared. Students share their bedroom with children of a similar age and from different countries.

Care
Care

Bede’s staff provide excellent care for students 24 hours a day and live in the same sleeping areas as the students. Dedicated House Parents look after the students in each boarding house. Excellent staff:student ratios (typically 1:4). Individual attention provided. There is a surgery led by a qualified nurse several times a week and access to a Doctor if required.

Meals
Meals

MEALS FLYER

Healthy meals with a mix of English and international dishes served in the Dining Room. Vegetarian options are always available. Special dietary requirements are accommodated.

Services
Services

Internet is available for students during their free time. Students can make and receive telephone calls. Skype is available. Laundry is done for students at least twice a week. 24 hour emergency contact service for Parents.

Transfer Service
Transfer Service

Transfers from/to Heathrow and Gatwick Airports and St Pancras International Train Station are included in the fees between 09.00 and 18.00 (10.00-17.00 for St Pancras). Students are met by Bede's Staff and Bede's Airport Coordinators provide extra care.

Location
Location

London: 54 miles/86 km

LGW: 31 miles/51 km

LHR: 58 miles/93 km

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Course Aims

  1. Improve all language skills in English
  2. Build confidence to speak English more fluently
  3. Have a better understanding of the British way of life
  4. Earn respect for other people and different cultures
  5. Have more respect for the natural envionment
  6. Use the outdoor environment to learn more
  7. Develop personal and social skills
  8. Motivate students to continue learning English after they leave Bede's

Course Outcomes

Attendance Certificate
Academic Report
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