Ardres 2017: Update 3

I have been in frequent contact with Acorn over the last couple of days and we are making progress with regard to extending the size of the trip.  They have confirmed that the other adjacent tented village at the centre is not occupied when we are there, so it shouldn't be a problem if we need to use a few extra tents.

I have just heard that their transport co-ordinator is sure that she will be able to book a larger coach for us if we need it (currently we have a 49 seater booked).

That leaves one stumbling block, which is that I currently only have 4 staff (including myself) and that allows us to take up to 40 pupils.  I have contacted colleagues to give them the details and will be approaching people on Monday to see if I can persuade someone to join us.  There is such a nice group of pupils booked this year that I am hopeful that someone will be prepared to come.

I am very optimistic about our chances of taking a group of 50 this year, and this should allow us to take just about everyone who wants to go, which is always my aim.

I will let people on the waiting list know by email if we can take deposits from 10 more people (we would extend their deposit deadline, of course).

Ardres 2017: Update 2

Bookings have been rolling in and we are now at slightly more than the 40 that I was expecting to be able to take.  I am working to try to expand the capacity of the trip to fit in the extras, which is something we have managed a couple of times in the past, so there's a chance.  I will keep people informed.

Ardres 2017: Update 1

We have now passed 25 applications and are well on our way to 30.  In order to take more than 30 pupils, I will need to recruit another member of staff, but I am very optimistic that this won't be too much of a problem.

We are now accepting deposits and those who have already applied will be able to pay their deposits by phone or in person over the half term week.

There are plenty more spaces available and we would like to reach 35 to ensure the lowest price, so please see the website at the link that was emailed on Thursday, or email me (Mr Court) for further information.

Ardres 2017 launched!

The Ardres trip for the summer half term holiday this year has now been launched and bookings are already rolling in.

It is open to all pupils in Years 7 and 8 and parents were emailed at 5pm today after a launch in assembly this morning.  To book a place, follow the link in the email to the launch website and fill in the Google form on the "How to apply" page.

When we get enough applications to run the trip (we need at least 25), I will let you know and you can then pay the deposit.