hooke court parents’ information evening wednesday 16 th september

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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