Activities Week

Hello Year 7!

Please find below a choice of four exciting Activities Week packages. Activities Week provides you with a fantastic opportunity for you to experience enriching experiences with friends, experiences which cannot always be delivered during the normal school day. From past experience, we know that students return from these trips with stories to tell, increased self-confidence, greater motivation to learn new skills, and often, brand new friendships too!

All Year 7 students will take part in an interactive STEM workshop in school on the Monday of Activities Week, and it is the whole school Bournside Sports Day on the Friday. Package options run on the Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Notes for parents/carers: Activities Week is an integral part of our school calendar and there is an expectation that every student will participate fully throughout the week. If you do not select a Package for your child, they will remain in school for the week. There is a maximum number of places for each Package and places are allocated on a first come, first served basis. If a package is not visible in MCAS it is likely to be full.

We're looking forward to a fantastic week! If you have any questions, please email activitiesweek@bournside.com.

Warm regards,

Mrs Shanks | Assistant Headteacher

Bristol Zoo Project:

A visit to the Bristol Zoo Project will allow students will wander through large, naturalistic habitats while learning about conservation work happening behind the scenes. 

Bowling and Pitville Park:

Some think it’s luck, others think it’s skill, either way, join your friends for a game of bowling at Hollywood Bowl with its state-of-the-art bowling lanes. We’ll be walking from school and heading to Pitville Park too.

Bushcraft Day:

Our bushcraft activity day will mean spending time outdoors learning practical survival skills like fire‑lighting, shelter‑building, and making items from wood. It will be hands‑on and adventurous, students will get a real sense of connection to nature while working with simple tools and natural materials. This will be based on school site. 

Cotswold Beach:

Students will spend the day enjoying the Cotswold Beach facilities, including the Aqua Venture course. If students wish, they can pay extra to have a go on pedalos, paddleboarding &/or electric boats.

Everyman Theatre Workshop:

A workshop at the Everyman Theatre will give students the chance to dive into practical theatre skills, whether that’s acting, movement, voice work, or elements of stagecraft. Students will spend time learning from theatre professionals who guide them through creative exercises that build confidence and spark imagination.

Legoland:

A Design & Technology led trip to Legoland with links to Science. Students will attend a hands-on workshop and have time to enjoy the rides too, including the new Speedway ride!

Lido: 

Students are invited to join us for a trip to enjoy the popular outdoor pool with their friends. We will walk or cycle together from the school and enjoy a day of poolside fun in the fresh air.

Hello Year 8!

Please find below a choice of four exciting Activities Week packages. Activities Week provides you with a fantastic opportunity for you to experience enriching experiences with friends, experiences which cannot always be delivered during the normal school day. From past experience, we know that students return from these trips with stories to tell, increased self-confidence, greater motivation to learn new skills, and often, brand new friendships too!

All Year 8 students will take part in an in-school interactive STEM workshop on the Monday of Activities Week, and it is the whole school Bournside Sports Day on the Friday. Package options run on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Notes for parents/carers: Activities Week is an integral part of our school calendar and there is an expectation that every student will participate fully throughout the week. If you do not select a Package for your child, they will remain in school for the week. There is a maximum number of places for each Package and places are allocated on a first come, first served basis. If a package is not visible in MCAS it is likely to be full.

We're looking forward to a fantastic week! If you have any questions, please email activitiesweek@bournside.com.

Warm regards,

Mrs Shanks | Assistant Headteacher

270 Climbing

A 4-hour session at the 270 Climbing Park. Including two hours on the high ropes course, 45 minutes of tower activities and 45 minutes on the mobile climbing wall.

Bowling and Pittville Park

Some think it’s luck, others think it’s skill, either way, join your friends for a game of bowling at Hollywood Bowl with its state-of-the-art bowling lanes. We’ll be walking from school and heading to Pitville Park too.

Bushcraft Day

Our bushcraft activity day will mean spending time outdoors learning practical survival skills like fire‑lighting, shelter‑building, and making items from wood. It will be hands‑on and adventurous, students will get a real sense of connection to nature while working with simple tools and natural materials. This will be based on school site. 

Golfing Day

This is a day at Sherdons Golf Centre. Students will spend half the day on the well‑kept practice ranges, and a second half of the day on the adventure fun course.  All abilities welcome! Come and learn a new skill or refine your current one.

Drayton Manor

Explore over 50 rides with friends at Drayton Manor Resort, plus a 15-acre Zoo. Thrill rides include Stormforce 10, Thor, Maelstrom, Air Race and the Bounty Pirate Ship.

Ice Skating and Shopping

All abilities are welcome to come and give ice-skating a go at Planet Ice! Shopping and the option of buying lunch at The Mall at Cribbs Causeway will be followed by ice-skating.

Oxford Pitt Rivers and National History Museum

Students will visit two Oxford University museums. Founded in 1884 the atmospheric building houses more than 500,000 amazing objects.

St Fagans Cardiff

A day at St Fagans in Cardiff feels like wandering through a living timeline, with historic buildings, crafts, and demonstrations bringing Welsh history to life all around you. Students will have workshops on school life and what shops used to be like back in 1940's.

Hello Year 9!

Please find below a choice of three exciting Activities Week packages. Activities Week provides you with a fantastic opportunity for you to experience enriching experiences with friends, experiences which cannot always be delivered during the normal school day. From past experience, we know that students return from these trips with stories to tell, increased self-confidence, greater motivation to learn new skills, and often, brand new friendships too!

All Year 9 students will take part in an interactive STEM workshop in school on the Monday of Activities Week, and it is the whole school Bournside Sports Day on the Friday. Package options run on the Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Notes for parents/carers: Activities Week is an integral part of our school calendar and there is an expectation that every student will participate fully throughout the week. If you do not select a Package for your child, they will remain in school for the week. There is a maximum number of places for each Package and places are allocated on a first come, first served basis. If a package is not visible in MCAS it is likely to be full.

We're looking forward to a fantastic week! If you have any questions, please email activitiesweek@bournside.com.

Warm regards,

Mrs Shanks | Assistant Headteacher

Bowling and Pittville Park

Some think it’s luck, others think it’s skill, either way, join your friends for a game of bowling at Hollywood Bowl with its state-of-the-art bowling lanes. We’ll be walking from school and heading to Pitville Park too.

Bugsboarding

Bugsboarding is a downhill mountainboarding and bike park located near Hartpury. This will offer students a whirl of downhill runs, grassy slopes, and that satisfying mix of speed and soft landings that makes mountain boarding feel instantly addictive. A very friendly vibe, open to all abilities, a day in the open countryside, and the steady rhythm of ride‑climb‑repeat.

Cadbury's World

A trip to Cadbury World blends the fun of chocolate-making with hands‑on learning about how cocoa is grown, traded, and turned into the treats people know so well. Students will move through interactive zones that explain the history of the Cadbury family, the development of the factory, and the science behind chocolate production.

Everyman Theatre Tour and Workshop

A theatre tour and workshop at the Everyman Theatre gives Students a behind‑the‑scenes look at how productions come to life, from the wings and rehearsal spaces to the technical areas most audiences never see. Students will get hands‑on time exploring performance skills or stagecraft techniques with guidance from theatre professionals. 

Lido

Students are invited to join us for a trip to enjoy the popular outdoor pool with their friends. We will walk or cycle together from the school and enjoy a day of poolside fun in the fresh air.

Malvern Walk

Students will walk along the Malvern Hills, an undulating ridge where ancient geology shapes sweeping views across Worcestershire and Herefordshire. The route blends steep ascents, airy summits, and quiet wooded slopes, creating a landscape that feels both dramatic and deeply peaceful. It will be a challenging but enjoyable day led by the Geography department.