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The Anthony Roper Primary School

The Anthony Roper Primary School. Outdoor Education Residential 1 st – 5 th June 2015. Bowles at a glance. Exceptional Experiences. Outstanding Outcomes. Learning Outside the Classroom Bowles uses a fantastic range of activities to help young people to develop & grow. Self Confidence

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The Anthony Roper Primary School

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  1. The Anthony Roper Primary School Outdoor Education Residential 1st – 5th June 2015

  2. Bowles at a glance

  3. Exceptional Experiences Outstanding Outcomes

  4. Learning Outside the Classroom Bowles uses a fantastic range of activities to help young people to develop & grow • Self Confidence • Activity skills • Perseverance

  5. Learning Outside the Classroom Bowles uses a fantastic range of activities to help young people to develop & grow • Teamwork • Safety Awareness & Risk Management • Problem-Solving

  6. Learning Outside the Classroom Bowles uses a fantastic range of activities to help young people to develop & grow • Maturity • Taking Responsibility (for themselves and each other) • Environmental Awareness

  7. Exceptional Experiences Outstanding Outcomes

  8. Each year Bowles welcomes: Over 100 schools and colleges; Over 8,000 young people “Bowles is one of those exceptional activity venues which we all wish we had been to as a young person; a stunning location with loads to do in the fresh air!” Richard Hardwick, Director, Bowles

  9. On site at Bowles • A centrally heated modern dormitory • Two dry ski slopes • Indoor heated swimming pool • Several ropes courses • Safety and wet weather equipment • And its very own 130 million year old sandstone outcrop!

  10. Dormitory Accommodation • 104 beds over two floors • 6 beds per room • Separate teachers’ bedrooms and showers • Securely locked overnight Bowles instructors live onsite and are on call through the night

  11. Healthy Meals Modern Accommodation

  12. Home-Cooked Food • Three healthy, hot, home cooked meals a day • ‘Family service’ – children serve themselves and each other • Tuck shop for drinks, snacks and souvenirs (only one sweet per day as part of Bowles’ healthy eating policy.) • Children also clear up after themselves!

  13. Free time • All weather games pitch • Table Tennis • Table Football • Woodland activity area • Common room with books and indoor games

  14. They’ll get up to all sorts…

  15. and they’ll learn a lot about each other and about themselves

  16. …and they are guaranteed to have fun

  17. A ‘typical’ day Morning Afternoon Evening 8.15 Duty group lay tables for breakfast 8.30 Breakfast 9.00 Prepare for the day 9.15-12.30 Activity Session 12.30 Lunch then free time 1.40-5.00 Activity Session 5.15 Free Time & optional swim 6.15 Dinner then free time 7.15-9.15 Activity Session 9.45-10 .00 Bed and lights out

  18. The Bowles Team “We have been thoroughly impressed by all the activities and the skill, knowledge and professionalism of all the instructors.”West Hoathly • Bowles instructors are professionals in their field • Each has progressed through National Governing Body Awards, coaching courses and in-house training • Many have a teaching or educational background • We share the belief that the outdoors provides a healthy and enriching environment for children to develop.

  19. Safety is Paramount All activities are thoroughly risk assessed and governed by strict safety rules and procedures: Adventurous Activities Licensing Authority certifies that the centre is operating safely.ISO 9001 Quality Standard is maintained by Bowles, one of the only Outdoor Centres in the UK which does so.All instructors are activity and first aid qualified. Reg no. L9137/R0213 Valid to 12/12/2012 Organisational Member

  20. “I was really impressed by the attitude of the staff – totally professional” “The staff are absolutely fantastic. It’s just a wonderful place” “They were really patient and their attention to safety was second to none” “I couldn’t imagine anywhere being more suitable, or any staff more accommodating. Thank you!”

  21. About Bowles Bowles is a high quality outdoor education centre set alongside a stunning natural Sandstone Outcrop near Tunbridge Wells. Bowles began life in 1961 as a ‘Rock Climbing Gymnasium’, before becoming a charity in 1964. Bowles has been running Residential outdoor activity programmes for over 45 years.

  22. Bowles is a self-funding charity Bowles runs leadership, team and management training for companies. Raising money to support disadvantaged and disabled young people.

  23. HRH Duke of Edinburgh is the Patron of The Bowles Rocks Trust.

  24. Any Questions?

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