Autumn 2015 Visits & Activities A5

The PLACE Programme is a Bedford Local Authority support service for home educating families managed through Biddenham Upper School in Bedford. In addition to supporting a range of GCSE subjects, PLACE runs a very busy enrichment programme for enrolled youngsters from approximately ages four to sixteen. The PLACE Programme is supported, steered and self-regulated by a voluntary Committee of parents whose children are current or past registrants with the scheme. The PLACE Programme, 190 Putnoe Street, Bedford MK41 8HG 12 1

The PLACE Programme is a Bedford Local Authority support service for home educating families managed through Biddenham Upper School in Bedford. In addition to supporting a range of GCSE subjects, PLACE runs a very busy enrichment programme for enrolled youngsters from approximately ages four to sixteen. The PLACE Programme is supported, steered and self-regulated by a voluntary Committee of parents whose children are current or past registrants with the scheme. The PLACE Programme, 190 Putnoe Street, Bedford MK41 8HG 12 1

www.anniethemusicaltour.uk The PLACE Programme Committee met recently and agreed a number of suggested themes and residential excursions for 2016 and beyond! Here they are:-  Spring 2016 “Homes through the Ages”  Summer 2016 “Animals”  Autumn 2016 “Politics”  Spring 2017 “Community Services” Set in 1930s New York during The Great As part of the development of the theme of “Politics”, Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a an excursion to Brussels to visit the European life of misery and torment at Miss Hannigan’s Parliament and to “Mini Europe” to find out more about European Union countries was agreed. Visits orphanage. Determined to find her real parents, her luck changes when she is to Westminster, Bedford Borough Council and the chosen to spend Christmas at the residence of famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Tower of London were also suggested. Spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search… Finally, a residential visit to Dublin was also agreed With its award-winning book and score, this stunning new production includes the for autumn 2016, as part of the “Politics” term. This unforgettable songs Hard Knock Life, Easy Street, I Don’t Need Anything But You visit will include investigation of Ireland’s political and Tomorrow. past and present and opportunities to soak up some of its culture, language and attractions. Don’t miss Annie – you can bet your bottom dollar that you’ll love it! Do please let us have your suggestions (in plenty of time!) for any additional http://underthesea.imax.com visits, workshops and resources. Ideas for fab themes for summer and 'Under the Sea 3D', an IMAX® 3D adventure, transports viewers to some of the most autumn 2017 will be exotic and isolated undersea locations on Earth, including Southern Australia, New warmly welcomed. Guinea and others in the Indo-Pacific region, allowing them to experience face-to-face encounters with some of the most mysterious and stunning creatures of the sea. The film offers a uniquely inspirational and entertaining way to explore the beauty and natural wonder of the oceans, as well as the impact of global climate change. 2 11

www.anniethemusicaltour.uk The PLACE Programme Committee met recently and agreed a number of suggested themes and residential excursions for 2016 and beyond! Here they are:-  Spring 2016 “Homes through the Ages”  Summer 2016 “Animals”  Autumn 2016 “Politics”  Spring 2017 “Community Services” Set in 1930s New York during The Great As part of the development of the theme of “Politics”, Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a an excursion to Brussels to visit the European life of misery and torment at Miss Hannigan’s Parliament and to “Mini Europe” to find out more about European Union countries was agreed. Visits orphanage. Determined to find her real parents, her luck changes when she is to Westminster, Bedford Borough Council and the chosen to spend Christmas at the residence of famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Tower of London were also suggested. Spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search… Finally, a residential visit to Dublin was also agreed With its award-winning book and score, this stunning new production includes the for autumn 2016, as part of the “Politics” term. This unforgettable songs Hard Knock Life, Easy Street, I Don’t Need Anything But You visit will include investigation of Ireland’s political and Tomorrow. past and present and opportunities to soak up some of its culture, language and attractions. Don’t miss Annie – you can bet your bottom dollar that you’ll love it! Do please let us have your suggestions (in plenty of time!) for any additional http://underthesea.imax.com visits, workshops and resources. Ideas for fab themes for summer and 'Under the Sea 3D', an IMAX® 3D adventure, transports viewers to some of the most autumn 2017 will be exotic and isolated undersea locations on Earth, including Southern Australia, New warmly welcomed. Guinea and others in the Indo-Pacific region, allowing them to experience face-to-face encounters with some of the most mysterious and stunning creatures of the sea. The film offers a uniquely inspirational and entertaining way to explore the beauty and natural wonder of the oceans, as well as the impact of global climate change. 2 11

www.artsaward.org.uk Available from Autumn 2015 PLACE is supporting:  DISCOVER Award (5-7 or SEN)  EXPLORE Award (7 and above)  BRONZE Award (11+)  SILVER Award (14+) Arts Award inspires young people to grow their arts and leadership talents: it's creative, valuable and accessible. Arts Award can be achieved at five levels, four accredited qualifications and an introductory award. Wednesday 2nd December 2015 We will be visiting the Science Museum by coach and have booked the Pattern Pod, the Garden and a “Flash, Bang, Wallop” Show Book by logging on to the PLACE website www.PLACE-Programme.org En route to the museum, we will see BFI IMAX’s 3D film “Under the Sea” PLEASE SUPPORT OUR EVENTS PROGRAMME WHENEVER POSSIBLE. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY SOON 10 3

www.artsaward.org.uk Available from Autumn 2015 PLACE is supporting:  DISCOVER Award (5-7 or SEN)  EXPLORE Award (7 and above)  BRONZE Award (11+)  SILVER Award (14+) Arts Award inspires young people to grow their arts and leadership talents: it's creative, valuable and accessible. Arts Award can be achieved at five levels, four accredited qualifications and an introductory award. Wednesday 2nd December 2015 We will be visiting the Science Museum by coach and have booked the Pattern Pod, the Garden and a “Flash, Bang, Wallop” Show Book by logging on to the PLACE website www.PLACE-Programme.org En route to the museum, we will see BFI IMAX’s 3D film “Under the Sea” PLEASE SUPPORT OUR EVENTS PROGRAMME WHENEVER POSSIBLE. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY SOON 10 3

Cutty Sark & Maritime Museum Wednesday 11 Nov 2015 th  Coach leaves BUS 07.45am  Bring packed lunch!  Cross Beneath the Thames  Visit the Cutty Sark  Expansive Greenwich Site  “Ship Ahoy!” for Under-7s LEARNING FOR  Maritime Museum Tour ALL THE FAMILY Regular weekly/fortnightly fun group/learning activities Swimming lessons at Robinson Pool, Monday afternoons from age 4 + Violin, theory, musicianship, choir on Tues mornings from age 4 + Parent-Led Introductory French on Tuesdays (preparation for La Petite Ecole) La Petite Ecole French sessions on Tuesdays (some French skills required) Whole-Group Drama sessions Thursday mornings from age 4 + Fortnightly Year 8-Plus Drama sessions Thursday afternoons from age 12 Fortnightly Year 8/9 Science sessions Thursday afternoons from age 12 Kingston Centre Gymnastics and Trampoline on Thursdays from age 4 + Fortnightly SOLE “self-organised learning” with Jacq Emkes, ages 8-12 Art for 4-14 (Spectrum, Rainbow, Young Artists) alternating on Friday mornings Multisports, Bedford International Athletic Stadium Friday afternoons (from age 4 ) + * GCSE Subjects Supported by PLACE English, English Lit, Foundation Maths, Higher Maths, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, French, Religious Studies, Art Other Academic Support Taught Year 9 English, Science and Maths sessions to prepare youngsters for new 2015-2017 GCSEs Arranged and funded through the PLACE Programme Bedford, 190 Putnoe Street, Bedford MK41 8HG www.PLACE-Programme.org Parent-led preparatory English sessions for Year 8 youngsters and their accompanying parents go.nimbl.uk - have you tested it? *NB GCSE sessions support the regular programmes of home study carried out by electively home educating PLACE parents Do please use the sample app and give your feedback! Institution code: preview1 Username ee9001 Password euaakj 4 9

Cutty Sark & Maritime Museum Wednesday 11 Nov 2015 th  Coach leaves BUS 07.45am  Bring packed lunch!  Cross Beneath the Thames  Visit the Cutty Sark  Expansive Greenwich Site  “Ship Ahoy!” for Under-7s LEARNING FOR  Maritime Museum Tour ALL THE FAMILY Regular weekly/fortnightly fun group/learning activities Swimming lessons at Robinson Pool, Monday afternoons from age 4 + Violin, theory, musicianship, choir on Tues mornings from age 4 + Parent-Led Introductory French on Tuesdays (preparation for La Petite Ecole) La Petite Ecole French sessions on Tuesdays (some French skills required) Whole-Group Drama sessions Thursday mornings from age 4 + Fortnightly Year 8-Plus Drama sessions Thursday afternoons from age 12 Fortnightly Year 8/9 Science sessions Thursday afternoons from age 12 Kingston Centre Gymnastics and Trampoline on Thursdays from age 4 + Fortnightly SOLE “self-organised learning” with Jacq Emkes, ages 8-12 Art for 4-14 (Spectrum, Rainbow, Young Artists) alternating on Friday mornings Multisports, Bedford International Athletic Stadium Friday afternoons (from age 4 ) + * GCSE Subjects Supported by PLACE English, English Lit, Foundation Maths, Higher Maths, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, French, Religious Studies, Art Other Academic Support Taught Year 9 English, Science and Maths sessions to prepare youngsters for new 2015-2017 GCSEs Arranged and funded through the PLACE Programme Bedford, 190 Putnoe Street, Bedford MK41 8HG www.PLACE-Programme.org Parent-led preparatory English sessions for Year 8 youngsters and their accompanying parents go.nimbl.uk - have you tested it? *NB GCSE sessions support the regular programmes of home study carried out by electively home educating PLACE parents Do please use the sample app and give your feedback! Institution code: preview1 Username ee9001 Password euaakj 4 9

MENU FOR PIZZA EXPRESS Here are main menu options for our Pizza Express meal in Cambridge on Wednesday 16th December in the Jesus St branch:- 1. American (pepperoni)  Nemo Science Centre 2. Margherita (cheese) Ensuite/ half-board accommodation at  Amsterdam Ship 3. Mushroom Stayokay Vondelpark Youth Hostel in the  Amsterdam Canal Cruise 4. Sloppy Guiseppe (spicy beef with city centre, a 5-10 min walk from  Anne Frank House onion and pepper) Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museums  Guided tour of Kamp Vught 5. Pollo (chicken) and a 10-min walk from Leidseplein. Buffet  Rembrandt House Our package also includes a drink from the breakfast with tea, coffee, milk, juice/water; selection below and a dessert. 3-course dinner (with water).  Van Gogh Museum  Houseboat Museum We are currently working on a new, online format for PLACE monitoring forms - this probably won’t be completed and tested in time for November/December forms, but it will definitely be up and running for parents’ use in spring. The new format will make preparation of monitoring reports a much easier and more efficient process for everyone! 8 5

MENU FOR PIZZA EXPRESS Here are main menu options for our Pizza Express meal in Cambridge on Wednesday 16th December in the Jesus St branch:- 1. American (pepperoni)  Nemo Science Centre 2. Margherita (cheese) Ensuite/ half-board accommodation at  Amsterdam Ship 3. Mushroom Stayokay Vondelpark Youth Hostel in the  Amsterdam Canal Cruise 4. Sloppy Guiseppe (spicy beef with city centre, a 5-10 min walk from  Anne Frank House onion and pepper) Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museums  Guided tour of Kamp Vught 5. Pollo (chicken) and a 10-min walk from Leidseplein. Buffet  Rembrandt House Our package also includes a drink from the breakfast with tea, coffee, milk, juice/water; selection below and a dessert. 3-course dinner (with water).  Van Gogh Museum  Houseboat Museum We are currently working on a new, online format for PLACE monitoring forms - this probably won’t be completed and tested in time for November/December forms, but it will definitely be up and running for parents’ use in spring. The new format will make preparation of monitoring reports a much easier and more efficient process for everyone! 8 5

th Wed 29 July Sandringham Flower Show family visit - limited tickets available to book through the PLACE website th Mon 7 Sept– North-Wales residential visit to Prestatyn by-the-sea, Fri 11th Sept with a busy programme of water-themed activities th Wed 16 Sep “Matilda” West-End theatre visit (Cambridge Theatre) Wed 23rd Sept Planet Ice – 2-hour skating session, including skate hire, at this refurbished ice rink in Milton Keynes th Wed 30 Sept Caldecotte Lake Experience : a day of rotating water- based activities - sailing, canoeing and raft-building th th Wed 7 Oct Oasis visit – swimming session at Bedford’s Oasis Wed 4 Nov “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” + Beach Pool with beach area, waves, Jacuzzi bubbles Milton Keynes Theatre (pre-booked, age 11 ); visit to th Wed 14 Oct “Pirates in History” a dressing-up and immersive th 360 Centre for children too young for the theatre! opportunity for all to spend a day re-living the times Wed 11 Nov Coach excursion, Thames Clipper ride, Thames under- and watery experiences of pirate life through history – water tunnel, National Maritime Museum, Cutty Sark including a shared/themed pirate lunch... Wed 18 Nov *Bedford Archives workshops with Clare Rogers/ th st Wed 21 Oct Make the most of frozen water at Hemel Snow Centre: artist Dee re Harpur Trust 2016 Art Competition th “Day in the Alps” - sledging, skiing and snowboarding Thurs 19 Nov 7.45pm at Bunyan Meeting: violin and harpsichord nd Thurs 22 Oct 7.45pm at Bedford Girls’ School: cello/piano concert concert organised by Bedford Music Club - click here th organised by Bedford Music Club - click here for link Wed 25 Nov Assessment Day: CATs (Cognitive Ability Tests) for rd Fri 23 Oct *Workshops with visiting artist Anne-Marie Stijelja: older students at Biddenham Upper; writing workshop felt with Rainbow group and water-pots with Art Start and drop-in EYFS, Phonics, KS1 & KS2 sessions at TOP nd th Mon 26 Oct Wed 2 Dec BFI IMAX & coach excursion, London Science Museum Autumn half-term break - Amsterdam visit th Wed 9 Dec *Young Artist collage workshop with Deirdre Porter- Hanson am; pm TBC (possible theatre visit/workshop) *Harpur Trust 450th Anniversary Art Competition Activities th Tues 15 Dec End-of-term Music/Drama performances for the Gerry’s Art groups will be taking part in this exciting 2016 Art Competition! elderly residents at Bedford Charterhouse The theme is “Recording Bedford” - artwork will reflect an aspect of Bedford or th of Bedford life. Bedford Archives will be visiting to introduce youngsters to the Wed 16 Dec Special end-of-term Wednesday with events in theme, and there will be workshops with visiting artists to inspire and enthuse! Cambridge, including lunch and “Horrible Christmas” 6 7

th Wed 29 July Sandringham Flower Show family visit - limited tickets available to book through the PLACE website th Mon 7 Sept– North-Wales residential visit to Prestatyn by-the-sea, Fri 11th Sept with a busy programme of water-themed activities th Wed 16 Sep “Matilda” West-End theatre visit (Cambridge Theatre) Wed 23rd Sept Planet Ice – 2-hour skating session, including skate hire, at this refurbished ice rink in Milton Keynes th Wed 30 Sept Caldecotte Lake Experience : a day of rotating water- based activities - sailing, canoeing and raft-building th th Wed 7 Oct Oasis visit – swimming session at Bedford’s Oasis Wed 4 Nov “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” + Beach Pool with beach area, waves, Jacuzzi bubbles Milton Keynes Theatre (pre-booked, age 11 ); visit to th Wed 14 Oct “Pirates in History” a dressing-up and immersive th 360 Centre for children too young for the theatre! opportunity for all to spend a day re-living the times Wed 11 Nov Coach excursion, Thames Clipper ride, Thames under- and watery experiences of pirate life through history – water tunnel, National Maritime Museum, Cutty Sark including a shared/themed pirate lunch... Wed 18 Nov *Bedford Archives workshops with Clare Rogers/ th st Wed 21 Oct Make the most of frozen water at Hemel Snow Centre: artist Dee re Harpur Trust 2016 Art Competition th “Day in the Alps” - sledging, skiing and snowboarding Thurs 19 Nov 7.45pm at Bunyan Meeting: violin and harpsichord nd Thurs 22 Oct 7.45pm at Bedford Girls’ School: cello/piano concert concert organised by Bedford Music Club - click here th organised by Bedford Music Club - click here for link Wed 25 Nov Assessment Day: CATs (Cognitive Ability Tests) for rd Fri 23 Oct *Workshops with visiting artist Anne-Marie Stijelja: older students at Biddenham Upper; writing workshop felt with Rainbow group and water-pots with Art Start and drop-in EYFS, Phonics, KS1 & KS2 sessions at TOP nd th Mon 26 Oct Wed 2 Dec BFI IMAX & coach excursion, London Science Museum Autumn half-term break - Amsterdam visit th Wed 9 Dec *Young Artist collage workshop with Deirdre Porter- Hanson am; pm TBC (possible theatre visit/workshop) *Harpur Trust 450th Anniversary Art Competition Activities th Tues 15 Dec End-of-term Music/Drama performances for the Gerry’s Art groups will be taking part in this exciting 2016 Art Competition! elderly residents at Bedford Charterhouse The theme is “Recording Bedford” - artwork will reflect an aspect of Bedford or th of Bedford life. Bedford Archives will be visiting to introduce youngsters to the Wed 16 Dec Special end-of-term Wednesday with events in theme, and there will be workshops with visiting artists to inspire and enthuse! Cambridge, including lunch and “Horrible Christmas” 6 7