hooke court parents’ information evening wednesday 16 th september
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HOOKE COURTPARENTS’ INFORMATION EVENING WEDNESDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER
Hooke Court is a 14th Century Manor House. It opened in 1994 and remains a small family
run business with a focus on quality and safety.
WHERE IS HOOKE COURT?
Located in the small village of Hooke in West Dorset, near Beaminster
MONDAY 20TH - FRIDAY 24TH JUNE 2016
Monday 20th – Wednesday 22nd 6Cs/Em, 6Rs and half of 6Tc
Wednesday 22nd – Friday 24th
6Bl, 6Al and half of 6Tc
www.hookecourt.co.uk
WHY HOOKE COURT?
Local20 years experienceHighly qualified staff Learning outside the classroom
accreditationSafety Staff are fully trained and have an
enhanced CRB Activities have all been risk assessed
ACCOMMODATION – BEDROOMS
Bunk bedded dormitories
Up to 10 pupils per room
Shared bathrooms
Warm, cosy and comfortable
Safe & secure
Common room
FOOD SERVICE & CATERINGAwarded 5*’s for its food and
hygiene by West Dorset District Council
Where possible the food grown at Hooke is included on the menu
Healthy and Nutritious
Special Diets catered for
Packed lunch, hot evening meal and breakfast provided
All eat together
SAMPLE MENU…Breakfast:Juice, cereal, beans on toast, hot drink.
Mid-Morning Snack:Squash and biscuits.
Lunch:*Selection of sandwiches, homemade cake, fruit, yoghurtMid-Afternoon Snack:Squash and biscuits.
Evening Meal:*Pasta with a homemade tomato & vegetable sauce, served with cheese, garlic bread and salad. Yorkshire pudding with sausage, potato wedges, carrots, peas and gravy. Sweet & sour pork and rice.
Puddings:Fresh fruit salad. Fruit crumble and custard. *Salad and fresh fruit are available at all lunch and evening meals.
WHY ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES?
• Have fun while embracing new challenges
• Learn new skills• Team building• Individual development• Promote confidence & self-esteem• Value others and their
contributions• Life-skills and independent living
ACTIVITY GROUPS
Raft Building
Work in groups to build and improvised raft that they then have to paddle across the lake
Shelter Building
Collect materials to build their own shelter!
DAYTIME ACTIVITIES…
Low Ropes and Orienteering
Orienteering, challenges and team building in the rural grounds
Scavenging and Cooking
Prepare and cook food on an open fire.
Night Walk
Explore the local area at night, maybe even spot a badger!
Campfire
Enjoy singing and entertainment around a campfire in the woods!
EVENING ACTIVITIES…
A TYPICAL DAY AT HOOKE COURT…
7.30am Wake up
8.00am Breakfast
9.00am Activity 1
12.00 pm Lunch
1.00pm Activity 2
4.00pm Chill out, freshen up for evening.
6.00pm Evening meal
7.00pm Evening Activity
8.45pm Hot chocolate and snack
9.00pm Bedrooms
9.30pm Lights out
COSTThe cost of £165 is spread over 3
payments:
1) Deposit £20 – September 2015
Online Payment System, after Oct half term.
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