WELCOME TO…
THE FIRST EVER SOUTH & MID WALES CREATIVE ARTS WEEK!!
A very warm welcome to Creative Arts Week 2017, we are going to have a brilliant week together learning about how we can make a difference where we are in our daily lives…ON OUR FRONTLINES. Your FRONTLINE is the place where you spend the majority of your time outside the church, where you are in contact with non-Christians, where you are with people who need to know the love of God. We will be encouraged to grow our faith to allow us to worship God in all situations both as a gathered church community but also in our schools, colleges and at work. We pray that everyone will come away with tools and habits that will help us on our faith journey whichever stage we are currently at. Enjoy everything this week has to offer! Blessings, George Martin PS.PLEASE BRING THIS HANDBOOK WITH YOU CREATIVE ARTS WEEK 2017
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THE VENUE St. Michael’s Centre is a beautiful venue with great facilities in the heart of Llandaff, which is easily accessible from the M4. The bedrooms are en-suite with a mix of twin and single occupancy. Food sounds like it’s going to be ideal with a COOKED BREAKFAST every morning followed by a light lunch such as soup & a sandwich, with 2 courses for our evening meal. They are also providing packed lunches for the 2 days that we head off-site for activities at Cardiff Bay.
DIRECTIONS TO ST. MICHAEL’S CENTRE St Michael’s Centre 54 Cardiff Road Llandaff Cardiff CF5 2YJ
Parking is to the rear of the building off Ely Road opposite The Malsters pub and next to HSBC.
THE DATES Arrival & Registration will be from 10:30am-11:30am on Sunday 13th August for young people followed immediately by a welcome meeting where we will introduce the team, have a site tour and discuss our ground rules for the week. The week will end at 4pm on Friday 18th August. Parents, friends and family are welcome from 12pm to join us for our Friday Funday which will culminate in final celebration at 3pm.
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THINGS TO KNOW EXPECTATIONS We have a strong team of experienced staff who are there to ensure that the young people have a great week. They are there to ensure everyone gets the most out of the week both in enjoyment and in spiritual growth. This may mean that they have to ‘draw the line’ regarding behaviour. During camp we expect everyone to adhere to the Salvation Army policies on no alcohol, drugs and smoking during the camp. There will be no warnings for misconduct in these areas and may result in an early trip home. MOBILE PHONES We accept that mobile phones are a part of everyday life, and we want to encourage the use of them during worship and small groups. We do however ask that young people respect leaders in the use of their mobiles so as not to disrupt sessions and leaders may ask the young people to put them away or switch them off. CASH & VALUABLES Whilst there will be a tuck shop on site, young people should not need a lot of extra cash. Cash can be handed in at registration to set up a tab and any funds not used returned at the end of camp. We cannot accept any responsibility for money or other valuables that are not deposited with us. Valuable electrical items such as iPads should be left at home. The Salvation Army does not take responsibility for damages to such items. MEDICATION All medication should be handed to Kim Wilson (Medical Officer) at registration During registration please be prepared to inform Kim of any updates that are required to your Medical Consent Form. Please make sure details of any allergies or special dietary requirements are listed on your Medical Consent Form. EXAM RESULTS If a young person receiving exam results during the camp would like to go home to collect them, then please complete the Exam Results Consent Form enclosed detailing time of departure and return. FORMS TO RETURN Please can you return the following forms ASAP: MEDICAL CONSENT FORM CODE OF CONDUCT FORM ACTIVITY CONSENT FORMS CARDIFF INTERNATIONAL WHITE WATER CONSENT FORM (Pink sheet) EXAM RESULTS CONSENT FORM (If required) COMMUNICATION CONSENT FORMS
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MAIN WORKSHOPS Each young person will take part in 3 of the following workshops throughout the week with approx. 5hrs of sessions per option and will subsequently help lead worship throughout the week and at our final celebration on Friday from 3pm. Below are some specific things that you will need to bring for your options:
WORKSHOP A MEDIA – Led by John-Marc Swansbury GEORGIA SUTCLIFFE FFION BROWN ALICIA JONES ETHAN SMITH GLYNDWR HATCH ANNIKA SWANSBURY A laptop and digital camera with relevant cables (let me know if this is a problem). Cameras and computers for editing will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own equipment at your own risk with relevant cables. Anything media related, video clips, magazines, films, books, art, photography etc that you would like to share in the group and an open imagination and blank canvas!! (That doesn’t literally mean a ‘blank canvas’.) WORSHIP BAND – Led by Richard Prescott MIZ ZIDANI LEE NORBURY EMILY BROWN
LAUREN SMITH
KYLE SISSEAM IUAN JONES
KATIE IONA TELFER GREENSLADE CERYS EMMA ROBYN PORTER ABBIE SAUNDERS CAITLIN EMILIE JONES REAVELL SAUNDERS BEAVERSTOCK Music & a drum kit will be provided but you do need to bring your own instruments and amp if required.
WORKSHOP B ART – Led by Richard Prescott CERYS JONES GEORGIA SUTCLIFFE EMILY BROWN KYLE SISSEAM KATIE TELFER EMILIE BEAVERSTOCK A set of clothes that you don’t mind getting paint on, any drawing, painting, art materials you’d like to use (we will have everything you need, but you may want to bring some of your own). Your creativity and imagination. DRAMA – Led by Kate Burke FFION BROWN ALICIA JONES LAUREN SMITH EMMA REAVELL A good sense of humour, leave your inhibitions at the door.
CHARLIE REAVELL
IONA GREENSLADE
SPORTS MINISTRY – Led by Matt Perkins ADRIAN PORTER MIZ ZIDANI IEUAN JONES CAITLIN SAUNDERS ETHAN SMITH GLYNDWR HATCH LEE NORBURY ABBIE SAUNDERS ROBYN PORTER ANNIKA SWANSBURY Enough sportswear for 4 sessions, trainers with non-marking soles, astro-turf trainers are optional (NO BOOTS), light rain jacket or training top.
WORKSHOP C CHORAL – Led by Jeanette Howard GEORGIA ABBIE EMMA CHARLIE EMILY FFION BROWN ROBYN PORTER SUTCLIFFE SAUNDERS REAVELL REAVELL BROWN IEUAN ALICIA LAUREN CAITLIN ETHAN EMILIE BEAVERSTOCK JONES JONES SMITH SAUNDERS SMITH KYLE KATIE IONA ADRIAN CERYS ANNIKA SWANSBURY SISSEAM TELFER GREENSLADE PORTER JONES Just bring your beautiful singing voices. (Unless you want to be part of the music section below, in which case you will need your own instruments) CHORAL MUSIC SECTION – Led by Julian Weaver JULIAN WEAVER MIZ ZIDANI LEE NORBURY CREATIVE ARTS WEEK 2017
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OTHER ACTIVITIES TEAM CHALLENGE On many of the days we will be doing something called Team Challenge in the afternoons. This will be a time of multiple competitive games of varying elements of action, team working skills and mental tactics. The young people will do this in their small groups throughout the week with a prize for the overall winning team.
HOT TOPICS Monday evening we will be taking the opportunity to talk about topics that statistically the young people want to talk about. The sessions will be split Boys/Girls and the young people will choose 2 topics from sessions:
“What has faith got to do with LGBTQ+ Issues?” “What can I do about the state of the world?” #ISITOK-Sexting, Social Media & Staying Safe Online
ICE SKATING Ice Arena Wales Cardiff Bay, Olympian Drive, Cardiff, CF11 0JS
Tel: 029 2078 9630 Email: info@icearenawales.co.uk Monday afternoon we will head off-site in minibuses to the Ice Arena Wales to go ice skating.
CAPTURE THE FLAG (On site) Tuesday evening we will be playing our own version of capture the flag, this game will involve different challenges in teams that may involve getting wet and messy.
WHITE WATER RAFTING Cardiff International White Water Watkiss Way, Cardiff Bay. CF11 0SY Tel: 029 2082 9970 Email:info@ciww.com Wednesday afternoon we will head off-site in minibuses once again, this time to Cardiff International White Water where we are taking part in Family Rafting. This is a more chilled out rafting experience, where they lower the water level and speed of the rapids so that younger visitors can enjoy rafting on the white water course. Suitable for children aged 6+.
MOVIE NIGHT (On site) After the adventure on the water we thought everyone would need a relaxing social on Wednesday evening. So onesies are permitted (optional) to get cosy with some popcorn and watch a film. The film is yet to be decided but will be of appropriate nature.
FANCY DRESS SILENT DISCO (On site) Back by popular demand our last night will be a silent disco in DISNEY fancy dress. For those new to this concept everybody will have their own set of headphones with up to 3 channels of different types of music that they can listen to at any one time. It’s a great night!
FRIDAY FUNDAY WORKSHOPS These will be one-off workshops that will take place on Wednesday to hopefully equip the young people with skills that will help them do mission in their local communities from Balloon Modelling, Circus Skills, Face Painting, Brass & Timbrels. Sign up for the options will be when you arrive but if you want to do Brass and/or Timbrels then please bring the following with you: instrument, tune books, lyre, Timbrel.
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FRIDAY FUNDAY To celebrate the week we wanted to have an event that all the family could come to. The day is designed to showcase some of the things that the young people have learnt during our time together and inspire them to do this sort of thing in their own community. Please invite your family and friends to come and have a great day out! There will be many things going on throughout the day around the beautiful grounds of St. Michael’s Centre. We hope to have activities that engage both young and old. All the activities are free but there will be opportunities to buy extra things. There will also be a collection taken at the final celebration so please bring some money. PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU WANT TO SIT DOWN THEN PLEASE BRING A CHAIR. The final celebration will be from 3pm in the Chapel and will feature the young people taking part in choral, drama & worship band groups as well as seeing what the media, art & sport groups have produced throughout the week.
DAY OUTLINE 12PM – FREE BBQ, stalls and craft activities 1PM – Football Tournament (Young People/Staff/Parents) 2PM – Circus Skills Workshop, Face Painting, Balloon Modelling 3PM – Final Celebration, all age worship
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COUNTER-BULLYING POLICY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE & STAFF STATEMENT OF INTENT We are committed to providing a caring, friendly and safe environment for all of our young people and staff so they can develop in a relaxed and secure atmosphere. Bullying of any kind is unacceptable at Summer School. We operate a zero tolerance to bullying—immediate action will result if anyone causes physical, emotional or psychological distress to another member of Summer School. If bullying does occur, all young people and staff should be able to tell and know that incidents will be dealt with promptly and effectively. This means that anyone who knows that bullying is happening is expected to tell the staff. WHAT IS BULLYING Bullying is the use of aggression with the intention of hurting another person. Young people can bully each other, be bullied by adults and can sometimes bully adults. Any form of bullying results in pain and distress to the victim. Some common forms of bullying can be: Emotional - being unfriendly, excluding, tormenting, graffiti, gestures, racial taunts Physical - pushing, kicking, hitting, punching or any use of violence Verbal - name-calling, sarcasm, spreading rumours, teasing including via emails or text messaging Sexual - unwanted physical contact or sexually abusive comments Racial - any of the above because of, or focusing on the issue of racial differences Homophobic - any of the above because of, or focusing on the issue of sexual orientation Unofficial Activities such as pillow fights, initiation ceremonies and practical jokes may cause individual students physical or emotional hurt even though this outcome is not intended. Additionally, such activities may be used vicariously by some individuals to bully other students. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO RESPOND TO BULLYING? Bullying hurts. No one deserves to be a victim of bullying, whether a child or an adult. Everybody has the right to be treated with respect. The young person being bullied needs protection. The young person who is bullying needs help to understand why they are behaving as they are and how they can relate to others in more positive ways. We have a responsibility to respond promptly and effectively to issues of bullying. OBJECTIVE OF THIS POLICY All adults involved in camp as well as children and young people should have an understanding of what bullying is. All adults involved in camp must know what the policy is on bullying, and follow it when bullying is reported. All young people and parents should know what the policy is on bullying, and what they should do if bullying arises. Young people and parents should be assured that they will be supported when bullying is reported. Bullying will not be tolerated. SIGNS AND SUMPTOMS A young person may indicate by signs or behaviour that he or she is being bullied. Adults should be aware of these possible signs and should consider the possibility that the young person may be being bullied. Further information can be obtained from Kidscape (for free booklets “Stop Bullying”, “Preventing Bullying” and “You Can Beat Bullying”, send a large (A4) self-addressed envelope with two 1st class stamps to: Kidscape, 2 Grosvenor Gardens, London, SW1W 0DH).
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PREVENTION Strategies can be adopted to prevent bullying. As and when appropriate, these may include: Writing a set of group rules Signing a behaviour contract Having discussions about bullying and why it matters PROCEDURES 1. Report bullying incident to staff 2. Ensure that details are carefully checked before action is taken 3. In all cases of bullying, the incidents will be recorded by staff 4. The parents of the bully and the bullied should be informed 5. If it is thought that an offence has been committed, contact the police 6. The bullying behaviour or threats of bullying must be investigated and all bullying stopped quickly 7. An attempt will be made to help the bullies change their behaviour OUTCOMES 1. The member of staff involved in dealing with the incident should issue a warning to the young person concerned 2. An apology should be given by the young person who has bullied another 3. If possible, the young people will be reconciled 4. After the incident has been investigated and dealt with, each case will be monitored to ensure repeated bullying does not take place. Depending on the seriousness of the bullying – if necessary the young person will be sent home straight away, with appropriate support. 5. Make it clear that a second warning will be issued if they bully the same or another person 6. If a second incident is reported, the director should issue a warning, unless it is serious enough to warrant sending home straight away 7. After a third incident, the young person should be sent home, with appropriate support 8. After the incident/incidents have been investigated parents/ carers should be informed of the action taken 9. All incidents will be recorded in the director's report and their line manager informed. OVERALL AIM OF ANY ACTION To protect the child or young person who is being bullied. To help the bully stop their behaviour and begin to understand and change the way they behave towards other people.
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THE KIT LIST (In addition to what is mentioned previously, everyone will need to bring)
Phone (These are part of our everyday lives, so how could you survive without them) Bible (Phone and/or hard copy) Clothes (Casual) T-Shirts will be provided for the Friday Funday Trainers or closed shoes (Everyone will be taking part in Team Challenge that will involve some action) Trainers & clothes that can get wet (white water rafting) A bag to put your change of clothes in after white water rafting Onesie for the movie night (optional) Fancy Dress Costume (Disney theme) Pyjamas Medication (To be checked in on arrival) Money for tuck Toiletries-toothbrush/paste etc. Refillable water bottle Sun cream (We can hope for sunshine)
WHAT YOU DON’T NEED All bedding and towels are provided Basic shower gels & soaps are provided
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THE TEAM EVENT DIRECTOR
George Martin
SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR
Steve Wilson
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Kerrie Martin
HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICERS
Mervyn Walters, Lyn Jones
SECRETARY
Valerie Wynne-Jones
PROGRAMME CO-ORDINATOR
Chris Dimbleby
PASTORAL CARE OFFICER
Beth Maddern
MEDICAL OFFICER
Kim Wilson
FIRST AIDERS
Chris Dimbleby, Jo & Mervyn Walters
BOYS PASTORAL CARE
Matt Perkins, Chris Dimbleby, Steve Wilson
JUNIOR GIRLS PASTORAL CARE
Kim Wilson, Jeanette Howard
SENIOR GIRLS PASTORAL CARE
Beth Maddern, Kerrie Martin
ART LEADER
Richard Prescott
CHORAL LEADERS
Jeanette Howard, Julian Weaver
DRAMA LEADERS
Kate Burke, Adrian Maddern
MEDIA LEADER
John-Marc Swansbury
SPORTS MINISTRY LEADER
Matt Perkins
WORSHIP BAND LEADER
Richard Prescott
CIRCUS SKILLS WORKSHOP LEADER
Tim Anderson
BRASS WORKSHOP LEADER
Carl Saunders
YOUNG LEADER MENTORS
Jo & Mervyn Walters
YOUNG LEADERS
Adrian Porter, Georgia Sutcliffe, Miz Zidani
TREASURER
Valerie Wynne-Jones
TECH SUPPORT
Lyn Jones
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CREATIVE ARTS WEEK 2017 PROGRAMME SUNDAY
WEDNESDAY
10:30 – Registration 11:30 – Welcome Session 12:15 – Lunch 13:15 – Workshop A 14:15 – Break (Tuck Shop) 15:00 – Team Challenge 16:45 – Workshop A 18:30 – Dinner 20:00 – Worship 20:45 – Small Groups 22:00 – Tea, Toast & Testimonies 23:30 – Lights Out
08:00 – Breakfast 08:45 – Worship 09:30 – Small Groups 10:15 – Break 10:45 – Friday Funday Workshops 1 12:00 – Depart for White Water Rafting 16:45 – Friday Funday Workshops 2 18:30 – Dinner 20:00 – Movie Night 22:00 – Tea, Toast & Testimonies 23:30 – Lights Out
MONDAY
THURSDAY
08:00 – Breakfast 08:45 – Worship 09:30 – Small Groups 10:15 – Break 10:45 – Workshop B 12:00 – Depart for Ice Skating 15:00 – Workshop C 16:15 – Break (Tuck Shop) 16:45 – Workshop B 18:30 – Dinner 20:00 – Hot Topics Session 1 20:45 – Break 21:00 – Hot Topics Session 2 22:00 – Tea, Toast & Testimonies 23:30 – Lights Out
08:00 – Breakfast 08:45 – Worship 09:30 – Small Groups 10:15 – Break 10:45 – Workshop A 12:15 – Lunch 13:15 – Workshop B 14:45 – Break 15:00 – Team Challenge 16:45 – Workshop C 18:00 – Break to get changed 18:30 – Dinner 19:30 – Silent disco 22:00 – Tea, Toast & Testimonies 23:30 – Lights Out
TUESDAY
FRIDAY
08:00 – Breakfast 08:45 – Worship 09:30 – Small Groups 10:15 – Break 10:45 – Workshop B 12:15 – Lunch 13:15 – Workshop C 14:30 – Break (Tuck Shop) 15:00 – Team Challenge 16:45 – Workshop C 18:00 – Break 18:30 – Dinner 19:30 – Capture the Flag 22:00 – Tea, Toast & Testimonies 23:30 – Lights Out
08:00 – Breakfast 08:45 – Clear out rooms 09:30 – Set Up Friday Funday 10:15 – Break 10:45 – Set Up Friday Funday 12:00 – Open the gates to Friday Funday 12:15 – BBQ, Stalls & Craft Activities 13:00 – Football Tournament 14:00 – Circus Skills Workshop, Face Painting, Balloon Modelling 15:00 – Final Celebration 16:00 – Good Bye
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THE YOUNG PEOPLE EMILIE BEAVERSTOCK
Cardiff Grangetown
EMILY BROWN
Abergavenny
FFION BROWN
Abergavenny
IONA GREENSLADE
Abergavenny
GLYNDWR HATCH
Llanelli
ALICIA JONES
Abergavenny
CERYS JONES
Swansea
IEUAN JONES
Swansea
LEE NORBURY
Llanelli
ROBYN PORTER
Aldershot
EMMA REAVELL
Cardiff Canton
CHARLIE REAVELL
Cardiff Canton
ABBIE SAUNDERS
Cardiff Canton
CAITLIN SAUNDERS
Cardiff Canton
ANNIKA SWANSBURY
New Addington
KYLE SISSEAM
Abergavenny
LAUREN SMITH
Swansea
ETHAN SMITH
Swansea
KATIE TELFER
Abergavenny
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