Welcome to the Year 8 Life Skills Week Programme
A carousel of workshops: First aid, what to do if..., refurb that bench, water safety and make your own pizza. Followed by Jubylee bakes and a Charity fashion show.
Navigation Exercise in London: exploring the city's famous landmarks whilst on an exciting treasure hunt, practising your problem-solving and teamwork skills.
JCB - a machine for the future, looking closely at JCB’s main production sectors, the students will design a machine of the future for their chosen sector.
Ardingly College Life Skills Week
MONDAY
Carousel - First Aid
First aid - an opportunity to work with the medical centre to build confidence and experience to ensure you are able to deal with a situation when it arises.
Carousel - What to do if...
We will look at situations you may face in school. Help you understand problem solving and working out what steps to take next. Highlighting where to get support both in and out of school.
Carousel - Refurb that Bench
Make sure you wear kit which you are happy to get a little dirty. The maintenance team are going to work with you to sand down, and refurb some of the benches around the College.
Carousel - Water Safety
Water safety - though this is not a lifesaving course, this is an opportunity to gain some awareness of the dangers in water and what to do if there is a problem. The basics that everyone should know in one hour!
Carousel - Make your own Pizza
In this carousel you will have the opportunity to make and eat your own pizza. From kneading the dough to operating the pizza oven, this is your chance to demonstrate your culinary skills.
Join us in the Chapel at 4.30 for an inspiring showcase of creativity and compassion! Our students have transformed pieces of clothing from the local charity shop into stunning fashion statements. These unique designs will be modelled by talented students from the Dance department.
TUESDAY
Navigating London
Join us on an exciting navigation trip in London! Year 8 students will embark on a thrilling London Treasure Hunt. Get ready to explore the city’s famous landmarks, navigate tube lines, and conquer bus routes as you race against time to gather photographic evidence of your team’s arrival at each destination.
Will your team be the fastest tube riders? Challenge yourselves and test your navigation skills as you compete to be crowned the champions. Once the treasure hunt concludes, enjoy some well-deserved free time in the vibrant Covent Garden area, soaking in the atmosphere and creating lasting memories with your friends.
This will be an incredible opportunity to discover London’s hidden gems, navigate its bustling transportation system, and have a fantastic time with your fellow Year 8 classmates.
WEDNESDAY
JCB - Machine for the Future
Looking closely at JCB’s main production sectors, the students will design a machine of the future for their chosen sector. They will need to identify the problem that their machine will fix and consider how their machine will support sustainability, before creating a marketing strategy to launch their new machine to JCB customers and clients.
Celebrating Ardingly
This hour of entertainment brings the community together to celebrate some of the highlights of the academic year. We will be treated to an overview of dance, music, drama, poetry and more.