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Contents Page 3 Introduction Page 4

Rise & Shine and Twilight Sessions

Page 5

Little Stars, 4-5 years

Page 6 - 7

Rising Stars, 5-7 years

Page 8 -12 Super Stars, 7-15 years Page 13

Course Listings, Dates & Costs

Page 14 - 15 General Information Back Cover Campus Maps & Welcome Points

To book courses please visit www.birkenheadschool.co.uk/staractivities

Contacting the Star Activities office Address Birkenhead School — The Prep 57 Shrewsbury Road Oxton Wirral CH43 2JA Contact details Tel: 0151 651 3095 Fax: 0151 651 3091 Mobile 07920 138 072 (for emergencies only during courses) Bookings www.birkenheadschool.co.uk/staractivities Staractivities

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E-Mail staractivities@birkenheadschool.co.uk Office hours 9am-5pm Monday-Friday

Welcome to Star Activities at Birkenhead School Star Activities is run by Birkenhead School and offers an exciting range of holiday activity courses for girls and boys aged between 4 and 15 years of age. The courses are open to all and we welcome children from all schools to join us during their school holidays.

Our courses run from 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday and lunch is provided for all courses. Our ‘Rise and Shine’ (8am-10am) and ‘Twilight’ (4pm-6pm) sessions are also available before and after each course to offer additional care and activities.

We offer a wide range of activities to engage and inspire every child and their different interests and our courses are delivered within a safe and caring environment. All Star Activities tutors are educational professionals or qualified sports coaches.

We look forward to welcoming you and your children onto a Star Activities course soon!

Steph Harris and Clare Foreman Star Activities Team

We welcome children from all schools

To book courses please visit www.birkenheadschool.co.uk/staractivities 3

Rise & Shine and Twilight sessions Our ‘Rise & Shine’ and ‘Twilight’ sessions are a time to relax, play and enjoy being with friends as an extension to the Star Activities courses.

During these sessions children are offered a wide range of activities and games to play and take part in, including toys and puzzles, imaginative play, art activities and construction games. Children can also play outside (weather permitting) or relax by reading a book, watching a DVD or using one of the tablet devices provided.

Rise & Shine Timing: 8am-10am Cost: £8 per day or £35 per week A breakfast of toast and a selection of jams and cereals is offered to children and is served in Rise & Shine up until 9.30am.

Twilight Timing: 4pm-6pm Cost: £8 per day or £35 per week Children will relax and play after an exciting day of activities and will be offered a light tea* in the Dining Hall. *Please note that this is not intended to replace their meal at home.

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BOYS & GIRLS

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WEEKS

1 -13

Our Little Stars courses are based in our ‘Pre-Prep’ building designed for 4-5 year olds.

The outdoor play area and climbing frame along with wet and dry indoor play areas make it an exciting place to be!

Art & Craft, Dance, Gym & Sports Cost: £105 (including lunch) This is a fun-packed course with lots of activities to keep them entertained. Children will take part in sports, gymnastics and dance sessions on the School Field and in the Prep Hall and Gym. They will have fun in a positive and nurturing environment whilst learning about spatial awareness, competition and body movement.

As well as sports, children will be able to take part in games, story time, parachute play as well as playing in the role-play area and using the outside climbing frame.

Art and craft activities also mean that there are always things to take home as memories.

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WEEKS

3 -11

During weeks 3-11 children will also have great fun learning how to drive in our weekly go-karting sessions.

Children from Birkenhead School Pre-Prep are able to join this course from 3 years.

To book courses please visit www.birkenheadschool.co.uk/staractivities

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WEEKS

BOYS & GIRLS AGED 5 - 7 YEARS

1 -13

Our Rising Stars courses cover a multitude of different activities, ranging from drama and dance to sports, climbing and go-karting and are based in ‘Little School’.

Art & Craft, Climbing with Multi-Sports Cost: £105 (including lunch) This is a week full of variety! Participants will get to enjoy arts and craft activities as well as different sports including the School’s climbing wall.

The daily arts and craft activity provides opportunities to be creative and work with different materials to create pieces of art using new techniques.

The sports sessions begin with a coaching session on the basic fundamentals of the sport and will progress to small aided team games. The tutor will deliver sessions appropriate for the age range and ability of the group.

Over the five days a range of sports will be covered.

Each week, there will also be the opportunity to use School’s indoor climbing wall for a minimum of two hours, guided by a specialist instructor.

During weeks 3-11 go-karting is offered for one morning during the week. Everyone will have lots of fun perfecting their driving skills around the inflatable track under the instruction and guidance of qualified instructors.

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3 -11

5 - 7 YEARS OLDS

Masterchef Cost: ÂŁ140 per week (including lunch) This is the course for any budding Jamie Oliver or for those who would just like to try something new. From delicious brownies to perfect pizzas, there are opportunities to make a whole host of tasty treats to take home and share with the family.

A willingness to try new foods and flavours are essential ingredients as well as an apron and a sealed container to take the tasty delights home. All other ingredients are provided.

WEEKS

7&9

To book courses please visit www.birkenheadschool.co.uk/staractivities

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WEEKS

1 -13

BOYS & GIRLS AGED 7-15 YEARS

Our Super Stars courses are based on our main School campus and participants are able to enjoy the School’s excellent sporting, ICT and climbing facilities.

Multi-Sports with Climbing Cost: £105 per week (including lunch) Our experienced course tutors will coach in a variety of different sports chosen from: *Football *Tennis *Diamond Cricket *Short Tennis *Badminton *Mini Olympics *Table Tennis *Cricket *Indoor Athletics *Kwik Cricket *Netball *Tag-rugby (non contact) *Basketball *Hockey *Relays *Uni-Hoc *Dodge Ball *Capture-the-Flag *Danish Long Ball *Rounders *Lacrosse *Volley Ball *Bench Ball *Boccia

Groups will be divided by age and ability and lots of fun will be had whilst developing skills through active participation. Each session will progress into small sided team games.

Climbing will also be offered during the week in sessions using the School’s indoor climbing wall with a specialist tutor.

Judo 7 - 15 YEARS OLDS

Cost: £140 per week (including lunch) Judo – meaning ‘gently way’ is a modern martial art and Olympic sport. Its most prominent feature is in self-defence where the objective is to either throw or take down an opponent to the ground. The judo course is led by a fully trained instructor and is open to all abilities including beginners. There is an opportunity for grading on the final day. A judo kit is provided for the week.

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WEEK

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7 - 15 YEARS OLDS

Masterchef Cost: ÂŁ140 per week (including lunch) Super Stars Masterchef allows participants to develop their culinary skills and make a variety of different menus and meal options during the week.

There will be opportunities to sample the delights as well as taking tasty treats home to share with friends and family.

All ingredients are provided, we just ask for a willingness to try new foods and flavours and for participants to bring their own apron and container to take their creations home in!

WEEKS

8,10 &11

7 - 15 YEARS OLDS

Musical Theatre

WEEKS

8 &11

Cost: ÂŁ135 per week (including lunch) Acting and singing skills will be developed through a range of exciting workshops. Those taking part in the course with learn basic singing techniques as well as enhancing their performance skills and creating their own scenes with the support of our specialist tutor.

The week will culminate in a musical theatre production covering singing, drama and dance, that will be performed

on the Friday afternoon to friends and family. As well as rehearsing and performing, participants will also take part in games and fun activities designed to develop their confidence and self-expression.

Both weeks will follow a different theme.

To book courses please visit www.birkenheadschool.co.uk/staractivities

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7 - 15 YEARS OLDS

Riding & Stable Management with Multi-Sports Cost: ÂŁ140 per week (including lunch) Those taking part will enjoy daily half-day sessions at a local riding stables, during which they will have a onehour riding lesson and learn about stable management skills. The riding lessons are suitable for all ability ranges and will focus primarily on walk, trot and canter skills. For more advanced riders, jumping may be an option. The stable management experience will range from grooming horses to preparing feeds.

10 - 15 YEARS OLDS

Coding with Game Development

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Cost: ÂŁ135 per week (including lunch) The wonderful world of computer coding using the Scratch and Python language will be introduced during the week long course. The various coding elements which can be found in all major languages will be learnt and issues with program development will be covered. As the week develops, participants will look at game design, and the importance of design. The course involves individual work as well as having an opportunity to develop a game with others.

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WEEKS

6, 8 &10

During the afternoon, there will also be opportunities to take part in sports and activities. These will include: *Football *Tennis *Diamond Cricket *Short Tennis *Badminton *Mini Olympics *Table Tennis *Cricket *Indoor Athletics *Kwik Cricket *Netball *Tag-rugby (non contact) *Basketball *Hockey *Relays *Uni-Hoc *Dodge Ball *Capture-the-Flag *Danish Long Ball *Rounders *Lacrosse *Volley Ball *Bench Ball *Boccia

NEW FOR 2017 10 - 15 YEARS OLDS

CSI Science Cost: ÂŁ135 per week (including lunch) This fun and exciting course is new for 2017 and is for all aspiring CSI investigators. The course will look at how crimes are investigated and how different pieces of information can be brought together to solve a crime through a mixture of practical investigations and research. The different roles that scientists play will be explored and CSI reports produced. There may even be opportunities for role-play for any natural performers!

8 - 15 YEARS OLDS

WEEK

7

WEEKS

7, 9 &11

Watersports Cost: ÂŁ250 per week (including packed lunch) This popular and exhilarating course is held at West Kirby Marine Lake. During the week children will have opportunities to take part in a wide range of water based activities including sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, Canadian canoes, stand up paddle boards, raft building and power boating.

Wet suits are supplied and children are asked to bring suitable footwear, a towel and a t-shirt. Participants are supervised at all times by the instructors at the centre.

Please note participants will need to be in school by 9.30am each morning for watersports and will be taken to West Kirby by minibus.

To book courses please visit www.birkenheadschool.co.uk/staractivities

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7 - 15 YEARS OLDS

Art Workshop Cost: ÂŁ135 per week (including lunch) Printmaking, collage and sculpture are just some of the techniques taught and experimented with during this stimulating and varied course!

WEEK

7

Different artists and styles will be explored and everyone taking part will receive a sketchbook to record their creations in during the week.

NEW FOR 2017 7 - 10 YEARS OLDS

WEEK

8

Gymnastics with multi sports Cost: ÂŁ135 per week (including lunch) There will be lots of fun learning and developing gymnastic skills and abilities during this week long course. Jumps, balances and shapes will be perfected before moving on to work on agilities such as forward, backward and side rolls, handstands and cartwheels.

Daily strength and conditioning sessions will help develop the prerequisite core strengths and participants will also learn how to springboard, progressing onto vaulting

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during the course. By the end of the week, participants should be able to perform a floor routine that combines travel, agilities, jumps and balances.

Gymnastics will take place during the morning. In the afternoon, participants will join the Super Stars MultiSports course (details can be found on page 8).

Course Listings February half-term WEEK 1: 20TH-24TH FEBRUARY

AGE WEEKLY COST DAILY COST

Little Stars Art & Craft, Dance, Gym & Sports

(4-5)

£105

£30

Rising Stars Art & Craft, Climbing with Multi-Sports

(5-7)

£105

£30

Super Stars Multi-Sports with Climbing

(7-15)

£105

£30

Easter WEEK 2: 3RD-7TH APRIL

AGE WEEKLY COST DAILY COST

Little Stars Art & Craft, Dance, Gym & Sports

(4-5)

£105

£30

Rising Stars Art & Craft, Climbing with Multi-Sports

(5-7)

£105

£30

Super Stars Multi-Sports with Climbing

(7-15)

£105

£30

WEEK 3: 10TH-13TH APRIL

AGE WEEKLY COST DAILY COST

WEEK 8: 31ST JULY-4TH AUGUST

AGE WEEKLY COST DAILY COST

Little Stars Art & Craft, Dance, Gym, Sports & Go-Karting

(4-5)

£105

£30

Rising Stars Art & Craft, Climbing, Go-Karting with Multi-Sports

(5-7)

£105

£30

Super Stars Multi-Sports with Climbing

(7-15)

£105

£30

Super Stars Riding & Stable Management with Multi-Sports

(7-15)

£140

N/A

Super Stars Musical Theatre

(7-15)

£135

N/A

Super Stars Gymnastics with Multi-Sports

(7-10)

£135

N/A

Super Stars Master Chef

(7-15)

£140

N/A

WEEK 9: 7TH-11TH AUGUST

AGE WEEKLY COST DAILY COST

Little Stars Art & Craft, Dance, Gym, Sports & Go-Karting

(4-5)

£105

£30

Rising Stars Art & Craft, Climbing, Go-Karting with Multi-Sports

(5-7)

£105

£30

Little Stars Art & Craft, Dance, Gym, Sports & Go-Karting

(4-5)

£85

£30

Rising Stars Master Chef

(5-7)

£140

N/A

Rising Stars Art & Craft, Climbing, Go-Karting with Multi-Sports

(5-7)

£85

£30

Super Stars Multi-Sports with Climbing

(7-15)

£105

£30

Super Stars Multi-Sports with Climbing

(7-15)

£85

£30

Super Stars 5day Watersports

(8-15)

£250

N/A

Super Stars Coding with Game Development

(10-15)

£135

N/A

May half-term WEEK 4: 30TH-2ND JUNE

AGE WEEKLY COST DAILY COST

Little Stars Art & Craft, Dance, Gym, Sports & Go-Karting

(4-5)

£85

£30

Rising Stars Art & Craft, Climbing, Go-Karting with Multi-Sports

(5-7)

£85

£30

Super Stars Multi-Sports with Climbing

(7-15)

£85

£30

Summer WEEK 5: 10TH-14TH JULY

AGE WEEKLY COST DAILY COST

Little Stars Art & Craft, Dance, Gym, Sports & Go-Karting

(4-5)

£105

£30

Rising Stars Art & Craft, Climbing, Go-Karting with Multi-Sports

(5-7)

£105

£30

Super Stars Multi-Sports with Climbing

(7-15)

£105

£30

WEEK 6: 17TH-21ST JULY

AGE WEEKLY COST DAILY COST

Little Stars Art & Craft, Dance, Gym, Sports & Go-Karting

(4-5)

£105

£30

Rising Stars Art & Craft, Climbing, Go-Karting with Multi-Sports

(5-7)

£105

£30

Super Stars Multi-Sports with Climbing

(7-15)

£105

£30

Super Stars Riding & Stable Management with Multi-Sports

(7-15)

£140

N/A

WEEK 7: 24TH-28TH JULY

AGE WEEKLY COST DAILY COST

Little Stars Art & Craft, Dance, Gym, Sports & Go-Karting

(4-5)

£105

£30

Rising Stars Art & Craft, Climbing, Go-Karting with Multi-Sports

(5-7)

£105

£30

Rising Stars Master Chef

(5-7)

£140

N/A

Super Stars Multi Sports with Climbing

(7-15)

£105

£30

Super Stars 5day Watersports

(8-15)

£250

N/A

Super Stars Art Workshop

(7-15)

£135

N/A

Super Stars CSI Science

(10-15)

£135

N/A

WEEK 10: 14TH-18TH AUGUST

AGE WEEKLY COST DAILY COST

Little Stars Art & Craft, Dance, Gym, Sports & Go-Karting

(4-5)

£105

£30

Rising Stars Art & Craft, Climbing, Go-Karting with Multi-Sports

(5-7)

£105

£30

Super Stars Multi-Sports with Climbing

(7-15)

£105

£30

Super Stars Riding & Stable Management with Multi-Sports

(7-15)

£140

N/A

Super Stars Master Chef

(7-15)

£140

N/A

WEEK 11: 21ST-25TH AUGUST

AGE WEEKLY COST DAILY COST

Little Stars Art & Craft, Dance, Gym, Sports & Go-Karting

(4-5)

£105

£30

Rising Stars Art & Craft, Climbing, Go-Karting with Multi-Sports

(5-7)

£105

£30 £30

Super Stars Multi-Sports with Climbing

(7-15)

£105

Super Stars Watersports

(8-15)

£250

N/A

Super Stars Musical Theatre

(7-15)

£135

N/A

Super Stars Master Chef

(7-15)

£140

N/A

October half-term WEEK 12: 16TH-20TH OCTOBER

AGE WEEKLY COST DAILY COST

Little Stars Art & Craft, Dance, Gym & Sports

(4-5)

£105

£30

Rising Stars Art & Craft, Climbing with Multi-Sports

(5-7)

£105

£30

Super Stars Multi-Sports with Climbing

(7-15)

£105

£30

WEEK 13: 23RD-27TH OCTOBER

AGE WEEKLY COST DAILY COST

Little Stars Art & Craft, Dance, Gym & Sports

(4-5)

£105

Rising Stars Art & Craft, Climbing with Multi-Sports

(5-7)

£105

£30

Super Stars Multi-Sports with Climbing

(7-15)

£105

£30

£30

To book courses please visit www.birkenheadschool.co.uk/staractivities

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General Information Welcome & Pick-Up Points:

Booking information:

Little Stars – Pre-Prep.

Rising Stars - Little School.

Super Stars - Sports Hall.

A. The full amount payable is required when making a booking. Booking may be completed online, with credit/debit card payments or childcare vouchers.

A map detailing Welcome Points can be found on the back cover.

B. Rise and Shine / Twilight sessions charges need to be added if relevant to your booking. Once a booking has been received an automated email will be sent acknowledging receipt and confirmation of the booking.

A. Courses run from 10am to 4pm unless otherwise stated.

B. If attending from 10am to 4pm students can be dropped off no earlier than 9.50am and pick-up should be no later than 4pm. If you arrive later than 4pm your child may have been taken to the ‘Twilight’ session and an £8 charge will be made.

C. Parents and attendees should register at the Welcome Point for their course. Responsibility for the child is accepted once registration has taken place.

D. Parents/guardians need to ensure their child is registered and signed in and signed out each day with the course tutor at the Welcome Point.

E. Parents are required to sign out children at the end of the day with the relevant tutor. This also applies when collecting children of friends and relatives.

Rise & Shine and Twilight Sessions A. Children will be escorted to their course venue at the start of the day and picked up at the end of the day and a register is signed with the course tutors.

B. Twilight closes promptly at 6pm and parents are advised to arrive no later than 5.50pm to enable any staff updates.

C. The light tea served at Twilight sessions is not intended to replace their meal at home.

D. A late charge of £20 may be levied at the discretion of the Course Director.

E. The Twilight sessions may be declined to parents who repeatedly arrive late (after 6pm) to pick up their child.

C. In the case of a booking no longer being required, please contact the Star Activities Team on 0151 651 3095 or email staractivities@ birkenheadschool.co.uk to discuss the matter. In the case of a refund, there may be an administrative charge applicable.

Cancellations & Exclusions: A. All cancellations are only effective when notification is received by the Course Administrator in writing/e-mail.

B. In the event of a Twilight Sessions needing to be cancelled, notification needs to be received no later than 1pm on the day of booking for staffing and catering purposes. Notification after this time will result in the session being charged.

C. Birkenhead School reserves the right to cancel a course if numbers enrolled have not reached a minimum required and are not financially viable and also reserves the right to change/amend the programme where unavoidable (eg illness of a specialist instructor).

D. Birkenhead School reserves the right to exclude any child if, in the view of the Course Director, the child’s presence is making it difficult for the course to function effectively.

E. Birkenhead School will not accept responsibility for any aspect of the Star Activities programme, including services and facilities offered by tutors/coaches/suppliers, or for any loss, damage, or expense of the client, which is due to adverse weather conditions, industrial disputes or any other cause beyond the control of the School.

Refunds: A. Refunds will be offered if the following notice is given before a course starting: More than 4 weeks notice 100% Less than 4 weeks but more than 1 week 75% Less than 1 week notice 0% B. Where a child is withdrawn for specific days from a full week’s booking, any refunds will be based on the difference between the initial cost and the remaining cost.

C. In the event of cancellation due to sickness, a credit will be given on a future Star Activities course.

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Childcare Vouchers Childcare Voucher Scheme (OFSTED registration number EY320318).

Catering:

Under current legislation we are able to offer parents the childcare voucher scheme for all course costs including before and after care. We currently have various accounts and are happy to open others from different providers: COMPUTERSHARE a/c Birkenhead School HAC BUSY BEES a/c: 00027347 SODEXO a/c: 160415 CARE4 a/c: 94581687 KIDS UNLIMTED a/c: 27596 KIDDI VOUCHERS a/c: Birkenhead School HAC EDENRED a/c: P20202000 FIDELITI a/c: Birkenhead School HAC RG CHILDCARE a/c Birkenhead School HAC (Edenred vouchers only: Please note parents will need to put a ‘P’ in front the account number when paying on-line).

A. Lunch will be provided each day and is included in the cost of the course. A vegetarian option will be available and dietary requirements will be catered for when feasible.

What to bring:

Birkenhead School does not insure pupils on the courses against illness, theft or loss of personal effects. The School has cover in respect of claims arising under the terms of its Public Liability Policy where the School is legally liable. Parents are advised to review their insurance cover for any accidents that may arise that aren’t covered by the School Public Liability Policy and for any items brought to the School. No liability will attach to the School or its staff for the damage to, or the loss or theft of, any property whether arising as a result of negligence or otherwise.

A. A water proof coat and clothing relevant to their activity.

B. Children are welcome to bring a morning or afternoon snack.

We would encourage healthy snacks to go alongside the healthy activities and would ask that snacks do not contain nuts.

C. A Tuck Shop will be open during break times. Money should be provided in a wallet or purse for any purchases as appropriate.

Please read the insurance section. Please note that the Tuck Shop is not available for Little Stars (4-5 years) and these children are encouraged to bring in a healthy snack.

What NOT to bring:

B. Nuts are not used in the preparation of food. Any allergies should be communicated to the Star Activities team through the online booking system or in writing via email.

C. Cereal & toast will be offered in a café style arrangement for those attending Rise & Shine before 9.30am. A light tea is provided for those booked in to Twilight. Please note this is not intended to replace their meal at home

Insurance:

Safeguarding Children: Birkenhead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the physical, emotional and moral safety and welfare of each child in its care. The School Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy covers three main elements:

A. Electronic games (DS, PSP etc) computers and cameras

A. Providing a safe environment for children/young people to learn in.

B. Mobile phones may only be used with the permission of the course tutor/course director.

B. Fostering an environment in which every child/young person feels valued and able to articulate their wishes and feelings in their preferred method of communication in an atmosphere of acceptance and trust.

C. Jewellery, expensive fashion accessories, inappropriate amounts of money.

Medical Information: A. At least one qualified first aider will be on site to deal with any minor injuries from 8am - 6pm each day.

B. Medical conditions, dietary requirements or allergies should be communicated to the Star Activities team through the online booking system or in writing via email.

C. Identifying and responding to children/young people in need of support and/or protection.

This policy is in accordance with Wirral’s Local Safeguarding Children’s Board Child Protection Procedures and the Government document ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children’ (March 2015). The policy can be viewed on the school website: www.birkenheadschool.co.uk and a copy can be requested by contacting the Star Activities team.

To book courses please visit www.birkenheadschool.co.uk/staractivities

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