Artsblast
14th, 15th, 16th July 2015
‘Recycle, Upcycle, Sustain’
NAME………………………………………. TUTOR GROUP………….
Introduction
Artsblast 2013 is set to be anbooklet and find the pathway for you.
Stephen Lines
Director of Arts Specialism
Elaine Sheldrake
Community Arts Coordinator
artsblast 2015 is set to be another exceptional learning
experience for our students and is the fourth whole school
wider extra-curricular event as Medina College.
This year, the ‘Recycle, Upcycle, Sustain’ theme offers an
excellent variety of pathways for our students to choose
from. These activities are provided by staff at the college
along with a number of art professionals and a range of
outside providers and organisations. The variety of
activities is far reaching and offers opportunities to explore
interests and passions, both on and off Medina school site.
artsblast is taking place on 14th, 15th and 16th July 2015.
Normal timetable will be suspended with every member of
staff and students from years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12 taking part.
This year, the pathways take place at Medina College, the
Island Innovation VI Form Campus and off site in many
different locations.
artsblast 2015 will give opportunities to support
confidence, create new friendships, develop new skills,
raise aspirations and enrich all who participate. Please read
through the artsblast booklet and find the pathway for
you.
Stephen Lines
Director of Arts Specialism
Helen Abbs
Extended Services Development Worker
Medina has a long established reputation as a centre
of excellence in the performing and visual arts. The
artsblast week is essential to deliver on our vision to
engage with young people through performance and
creativity. We are certain you will all find numerous
exciting activities to get involved with in this
fabulous week.
Mr Nathan Thomas
Headteacher
Pathway: 1 Tuesday - Thursday Extreme Cycling
This is 3 days of demanding cycling for confident cyclists who want to be challenged!
Day 1 – Medina to Sandown Pier and back (18 miles) – a nice gentle start as we ride to Sandown
before enjoying lunch at the pier and returning to school.
Day 2 – Parkhurst Forest (16miles) – ride to Parkhurst for a day of single track riding and off road
skills. Time also spent at the Bomb hole for some dirt jumping!
Day 3 – Freshwater Bay to Medina (18miles) – The big test! 18 very hilly miles along the Tennyson
Trail as we put your up and downhill skills and your fitness to the test!
Not for the unfit or faint hearted!
You will need:
To wear practical, comfortable clothing suitable for cycling that can get dirty.
A serviced bike which is appropriate for mountain biking.
A helmet that fits correctly.
Age Group: Years 9 & 10 Only
Student numbers: 24
Pathway Code: 1 Cost of pathway for three days - £10:00
Pathway: 2
Tuesday - Thursday Thrills and Spills!
A 3 day activity that incorporates the natural environment used in a different way.
Mountain Boarding, Coasteering, Airsoft http://www.islandrecon.co.uk/ use the Islands forests
and hills to their advantage.
The thrill links all 3 activities culminating in a trip to a theme park as the ultimate thrill seeking day.
This day requires a parental waiver being signed for those under 16 and should be looked into
carefully before selecting this option.
Remember this is not for everyone but full participation is required on each activity.
You will need:
To wear comfortable, warm clothing – further details will be supplied following booking.
Students will need to make their own way to and from the activities taking place ON the Island
Age Group: Years 8 – 10 Only
Student numbers: 45
Pathway Code: 2 Cost of pathway for three days - £110:00
Pathway: 3 Tuesday - Thursday Sustaining Health – Beach Sports
A three day programme of sporting activities at Ryde beach aimed to progress and sustaining
physical and mental fitness through a variety of sports and team tasks.
Sports will include: Handball, Team Athletics, Extreme Frisbee, Beach Soccer, Rounders and
Beach Netball.
Team activities will include a ‘sustaining our beaches’ team trial and quiz.
You will need:
P.E. Kit
Sun protection cream and appropriate headwear; sun hat/cap
Age Group: Years 9 & 10 Only VI Leadership opportunity
Student numbers: 54
Pathway Code: 3 Cost of pathway for three days - £6:00
Pathway: 4 Monday to Friday Platform One
Join Platform One for a 5 Day workshop and spend the week making music and jamming with
other students.
You will be able to take part in a final performance and have a chance to record your own
work.
You can bring your own instrument if you wish.
You will need:
Students must be able to sing or play an instrument to a reasonable level.
Students will need their parent/carer to sign a work experience form.
Age Group: Year 10 Only
Student numbers: 30
Pathway Code: 4 There is no charge for this pathway
Pathway: 5 Tuesday - Thursday Mrs Tuck’s Fitness Fun
Come and spend three very different days all based around sustaining health and fitness in the most
fun way possible!
Day One- An activity day at Medina Leisure Centre working with a Personal Trainer and taking part
in a range of exercise classes.
Day Two- A day working with the lovely students of Newchurch Primary School setting up a sports
festival.
Day Three- A day of activities with either In2Action- at Thorness Bay or Wight Waters at Sandown
You will need:
Sports Wear – Medina Spa day
P.E. Kit – Newchurch Sport Festival
Sports Wear/ Swim Wear – Thorness Bay/Wight Waters
Age Group: Years 9 & 10 Only
Student numbers: 20
Pathway Code: 5 Cost of pathway for three days - £30:00
Pathway: 6 Tuesday - Thursday Re-incarnation
Come and use your artistic skills to develop artwork which will transform the RE corridor.
You will be part of a team creating large scale pieces using a mixture of collage and stencils.
Help to enhance the environment and enjoy a sense of achievement knowing that you helped to
create a corridor with such a stunning new look!
You will need:
To wear casual clothing and nothing that you don’t mind getting a bit messy!
Age Group: Years 8 & 9 VI Form Leadership Opportunity
Student numbers: 25
Pathway Code: 6 There is no charge for this pathway
Pathway: 7 Tuesday - Thursday ‘Sustain.’
Why not come and spend 3 days in the Music department.
You will be playing and singing as a group working on different pop/rock songs ready for a
performance at the end of the last day!
You will need:
Your own instruments and if possible ideas for songs you would like to perform
Age Group: Years 7 – 10 VI Form Leadership Opportunity
Student numbers: 20
Pathway Code: 7 There is no charge for this pathway
Pathway: 8 Tuesday - Thursday How Fast? How High? How Loud?
Visit the Big Bang fair at Carisbrooke college for either day 1 or day 2. (Activities to be confirmed
closer to the date -last year planetarium, programming robots & investigating the electromagnetic
spectrum).
For the other 2 days we will be working in small groups competing on one or more of the following
challenges each day;
Using a weather balloon to investigate & photograph conditions around medina
Making a lunar or mars lander (egg drop) challenge.
Build the fastest rocket car.
Launch the highest water rocket.
Create the biggest bicarbonate explosion.
Age Group: Years 7 – 10 VI Form Leadership Opportunity
Student numbers: 20
Pathway Code: 8 Cost of pathway for three days - £6:00
Pathway: 9 Tuesday - Thursday A Mid-Summer Nights Dream
Spend three days rehearsing for our exciting 30 minute production of the classic;
‘A Mid-Summer Nights Dream’
Fairies, donkeys, royals, lovers – what could possibly go wrong?
Take part in this pathway and you can be part of the final performance of this piece at the National
Shakespeare Festival 2015
What an achievement and something to definitely tell your family and friends about!
Age Group: Years 7 – 10 VI Form Leadership opportunity
Student numbers: 20
Pathway Code: 9 There is no charge for this pathway
Pathway: 10 Tuesday - Thursday Re-usable Sporting Energy
Why not test your energy levels and take part in 6 half day taster sessions in some more unusual
sports during the three days of artsblast?
These will include Martial Arts, Bowling, Bowles, Baseball, beach games & Ice hockey.
You will be developing an understanding of these sports, through health, fitness and participation.
Unleash your sporty side and have a go!
You will need:
To wear appropriate casual clothing/sporting/P.E. kit
Age Group: Years 7 – 10
Student numbers: 30
Pathway Code: 10 Cost of pathway for three days - £25:00
Pathway: 11 Tuesday - Thursday Sustainable Photography
This is an opportunity to get quality photographs of the Isle of Wight and its ever changing coastline,
beaches and forests.
We will spend a day photographing beach scenes, driftwood, cliffs etc. (No climbing on them
though!) and a day in the forest looking at wildlife, the downs, and woodland scenes.
On day 3 we will spend the day at the VI form printing some shots and selecting the best for a
sustainable Isle of Wight display.
If you are interested in photography and enjoy being outside in the summer, this is the one for you!
You will need:
A camera or good quality phone camera that can be used to print from.
Age Group: Years 7 - 10 VI Form Leadership opportunity
Student numbers: 20
Pathway Code: 11 Cost of pathway for three days - £6:00
Pathway: 12 Tuesday - Thursday Lets go Fishing!
What a great opportunity this is to spend time developing your fishing skills and enjoying the thrill of
the catch, by spending three days fishing from the end of Sandown Pier!
This pathway is for students who have had previous experience of fishing and are competent at
threading their own bait.
This is critical as the member of staff supporting this activity is NOT a fisherman.
You will need:
Your own fishing equipment. This MUST include your own rods, tackle and bait.
Students will need to make their own way to and from Sandown Pier.
Age Group: Years 7–10 VI Form Leadership Opportunity
Student numbers: 15
Pathway Code: 12 Cost of pathway for three days - £10:00
Pathway 14 Tuesday – Thursday Introduction to Golf
This is a three-day activity that involves specialist coaching from fully-qualified Golf coaches in
practicing and playing short aspects of the game using the superb facilities at Westridge Golf
Centre in Ryde.
This is a terrific opportunity to get introduced to the sport in an ideal way.
The programme for three days follows a national coaching course in all the basic skills and will end
with students playing a few holes on the golf course.
You will need:
PE-type shirt & Trainers
Students will need to make their own way to and from Westridge Golf Centre
Age Group: Years 7 - 10
Student numbers: 12
Pathway Code: 14 Cost of pathway for three days - £40:00
Pathway: 13 Tuesday - Thursday London Gallery – A Visit To The Capital!
Visit one of London’s galleries for the day.
Soak up the atmosphere of the capital city. Collect inspiration and photographs that you will then
use to respond to the exhibition you have visited.
The two days in school will be used to create your own artwork using Adobe Illustrator and
Photoshop.
Age group: Years 7 – 10
Student numbers: 20
Pathway Code: 13 Cost of pathway for three days - £30:00
Pathway: 15 Tuesday - Thursday Geocaching
Why not have a go at geocaching? This is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game which uses
GPS enabled devices. Students will spend time navigating to GPS co-ordinates to attempt to find
the geocache (container) hidden at that location.
Each day we will visit a different area to see how many geocaches we can find!
You will need:
Sun hat and sun cream/Waterproofs (depending on the weather)
Appropriate footwear for walking up to 7 miles a day
Age Group: Years 7 – 10 VI Form Leadership Opportunity
Student numbers: 20
Pathway Code: 15 Cost of pathway for three days - £6:00
Pathway: 16 Tuesday - Thursday Surfing The Tide & Exploring The Depths!
Ever wanted to see what’s in the sea around our Isle? Well now is your chance!
Day one is spent learning SCUBA skills at Island Divers pool.
Day two is your open water dive in the sea (location to be advised)
Day three – we change pace and spend the morning and afternoon learning to surf on one of the
Islands beaches.
The three days are all suitable for beginners.
You will need:
Swimwear
Students will need to make their own way to and from this activity
Age Group: Years 7 - 10
Student numbers: 14
Pathway Code: 16 Cost of pathway for three days - £95:00
Pathway: 17 Tuesday - Thursday Recycle those Textiles
How do you fancy creating items from using new and recycled textiles and materials?
You could make items such as cushions, bags or a variety of creative gifts for yourself or your friends
and family!
Have a go, develop new skills and creative techniques and be proud of your recycling!!
You will need:
For this pathway you may want to bring in any fabrics, buttons or stuffing from home to upcycle.
Please make sure these are no longer wanted though!
Age Group: Years 7- 10 VI Form Leadership Opportunity
Student numbers: 12
Pathway Code: 17 Cost of pathway for three days - £5:00
Pathway: 18 Tuesday - Thursday What a Performance!
Come and work with one of the coaches from Spotlight Boutique and learn the latest ‘music and
moves’.
Use and develop your talents in the world of performance and create Glee Club.
Perform hit numbers in harmony with movement and be assured that this will be the most fun ever
over 3 days!
You will need:
To wear comfortable clothing
Age Group: Years 7 – 10 VI Form Leadership Opportunity
Student numbers: 20
Pathway Code: 18 There is no charge for this pathway
Pathway: 19 Tuesday – Thursday Lets Go ‘Pop’
Come and create some artistic master pieces for our LRC.
Using Acrylic paint and canvases we will draw and paint some ‘pop art’.
There will also be a decoupage project using printed book covers.
If you have an eye for detail and are artistic this is the Artsblast pathway for you!
You will need:
To wear any clothes that you don’t mind getting paint on!
(You could bring an old shirt or apron)
Age Group: Years 7–10 VI Form Leadership Opportunity
Student numbers: 6
Pathway Code: 19 There is no charge for this pathway
Pathway: 20 Tuesday - Thursday Military Combat
Why not try this 3 day pathway for a true army experience?
Day 1 – Spend the morning with a guided tour of the Conflict, History and Remembrance Museum
and ride in the military vehicles. Spend the afternoon on the paintball range extending your skills of
target practice!
Day 2 – Laser Combat. Have a go, test your skill and ability in this action packed day
Day 3 - Experience a variety of survival skills including shelter & fire building and survival team
challenges.
You will need:
To wear casual clothing, appropriate footwear and a water based drink.
Age Group: Years 7 - 10
Student numbers: 20
Pathway Code: 20 Cost of pathway for three days - £40:00
Pathway: 21 Tuesday - Thursday Molecular Gastronomy
Molecular gastronomy is a branch of food science that utilises the principles of chemistry, physics
and biology to develop delicious food that can be presented in new and interesting ways— fruit
jelly caviar, or vegetable foams and bubbles. It’s basically the science of food you thought could
only exist in Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory.
With a grasp of some of the basics of molecular gastronomy you are closer to those fantasy
recipes than you think. Be a mad scientist in the kitchen and conjure up see through ravioli and
enjoy a piece of exploding chocolate!
You will need:
To wear casual clothing and bring an apron if you have one!
Students will need to make their own way to and from VI Form College (Node Hill)
Age Group: Years 7 - 10
Student numbers: 16
Pathway Code: 21 Cost of pathway for three days - £10:00
Pathway: 22 Tuesday - Thursday Murder Mystery
Do you enjoy a good mystery?
Are you keen to follow in the footsteps of the great investigators like Lewis or Agatha Christie? Do
you follow programmes like NCIS or Silent Witness?
If so, this is the pathway for you. Based at the IV form campus, you will work with a number of IV
form students to solve the murder in an amazing ‘who dunnit’ mystery.
Pit your wits, assess the forensic evidence, gather the clues and you can solve the murder!
Students will need to make their own way to and from VI Form College (Node Hill)
Age Group: Years 7 – 10 VI Form Leadership Opportunity
Student numbers: 20
Pathway Code: 22 There is no charge for this pathway
Pathway: 23 Tuesday - Thursday Sailing ‘ASKEW’
All those that have been constructing the Mirror Sailing dinghy as part of the After School Club will
get the opportunity to launch for the first time, carry out a buoyancy test and sail her for the three
days. There will be a range of sail training opportunities for novices and experienced alike.
First refusal of a place goes to those that have been involved in building the boat, but there will be
a limited number of additional places available.
The event will be hosted by the Royal Victoria Yacht Club in Fishbourne.
You will need:
To see Mr Frazer if you are interested in this pathway
Waterproof clothing, and be prepared to get wet!
Age Group: Years 7 - 10
Student numbers: 10
Pathway Code: 23 There is no charge for this pathway
Pathway: 24 Tuesday - Thursday Stand At Ease!
Come and experience all things army at the Military Prep College!
Over the three days you will have the opportunity to cover various activities such as:
Command Tasks – develop teambuilding and leadership skills
Physical Training – develop strength and stamina with squad runs and circuit training
Team Games – Military style ‘non – contact’ team games
Patrol – take part in basic army tactics such as ambush routines, section attack drills, shelter
building and military marching!
You will need:
Casual clothing and P.E kit
Need to know: Years 7 - 10
Student numbers: 20
Pathway Code: 24 Cost of pathway for three days - £30:00
Pathway: 25 Tuesday - Thursday Glorious Graffiti
Come to this 3 day workshop and help to create a piece of graffiti art based on the theme of
green and sustainable.
Working as a group with a local graffiti artist you will be helping to create something glorious, green
and grand!
You will be working in the tranquil setting of the bungalow.
You will need:
To wear old clothing as the paint WILL stain!
Age Group: Years 7 – 10 VI Form Leadership Opportunity
Student numbers: 15
Pathway Code: 25 There is no charge for this pathway
Pathway: 26 Tuesday – Thursday Strictly Dance!
Love to keep fit and dance? Then this is the pathway for you.
Spend three days with a fully qualified aerobics and dance coach from Premier School Sports
Coaching.
Day 1 – Develop your dance moves through a day of aerobics and Zumba
Day 2 and 3 - Explore musicals and different dance styles. Learn show stopping lifts. Discover and
showcase what you have learnt in jazz, contemporary & street dance.
You will need:
To wear comfortable loose clothing, appropriate dance shoes/footwear & water based drink
Age Group: Years 7 – 10
Student numbers: 20
Pathway Code: 26 Cost of pathway for three days - £15:00
Pathway: 27 Tuesday – Thursday Green for Go!!!
If you are keen on cars and would like to see some of the most iconic machines around then come
and join us for three days of motor madness. Before visiting the home of some of the best cars ever
made at Beaulieu Motor Museum and Top Gear experience, you'll be putting your driving skills to
the test at two of the best karting tracks in the south, outdoors at Westridge and inside at Gosport.
Will you be crowned the medina college champion?
Tuesday - Go karting at Westridge.
Wednesday - Go karting at Gosport.
Thursday - Beaulieu Motor Museum.
You will need:
To wear comfortable clothing appropriate for the activity
Students will need to make their own way to and from these activities;
Day 1 – Westridge Karting. Day 2 & Day 3 Ryde Pierhead
Age Group: Years 7 – 10
Student numbers: 24
Pathway Code: 27 Cost of pathway for three days - £70:00
Pathway: 28 Tuesday - Thursday Sporting Superstars
Come and spend three days playing some great sports through a skills based competition.
Work with a coach from Premier Schools Sports Coaching and learn the best tips from sports
personalities at the top of their game!
Day 1 – Handball Competition
Day 2 – Cricket Stars Competition
Day 3 – Football Stars Competition
If you are competitive and sporty then this is three days you won’t want to miss!
You will need:
P.E Kit and appropriate footwear. You will also need a water based drink.
Age Group: Years 7 - 10
Student numbers: 20
Pathway Code: 28 Cost of pathway for three days - £15:00
Pathway: 29 Tuesday - Thursday Walking Tour
If you enjoy walking and want to explore the beautiful, ‘green’ island that we live on then the
walking tour is for you.
Each day we will walk through a different part of the island, taking in the fantastic scenery. You will
need to be prepared to walk long distances, sometimes over steep terrain.
You will need:
Sturdy footwear suitable for walking long distances.
Waterproofs or sun cream / sun hat
Age Group: Years 7 – 10 VI Form Leadership Opportunity
Student numbers: 20
Pathway Code: 29 Cost of pathway for three days - £6:00
Pathway: 30 Tuesday - Thursday Forest and Beach Schools Experience!
Come and spend 3 days rotating through this fantastic outdoor experience:
Spend a day at the forest building dens, nature trail and cooking lunch on open fire.
Spend a day on the beach exploring fossils, the sea shore and what lives in all those rock pools!
Spend a day at Nettlecombe Farm. Visit all the animals including the alpacas and take part in a
day of woodland creatures – making insect hotels and bird feeders and much more!
You will need:
To wear old clothes you don’t mind getting messy in.
Suitable outdoor clothing if weather is poor e.g. waterproofs and wellies
Age Group: Years 7 - 10 VI Form Leadership Opportunity
Student numbers: 60
Pathway Code: 30 Cost of pathway for three days - £15:00
Pathway: 31 Tuesday - Thursday Duke of Edinburgh Expedition
Join Mr bridle and members of staff on the annual expedition to the New Forest.
Enjoy three days camping under canvas and exploring this beautiful part of the world.
Days full of activity and fun and evenings around the campfire!
Application is through Mr Bridle
Age Group: IV Form D of E students only
Student numbers: 70
Pathway Code: 31 Cost: See Mr Bridle
Pathway: 32 Tuesday BBQ Fever!
Spend the day designing and making a great healthy BBQ menu. Look at ingredients and flavour
combinations and make and cook your BBQ from scratch.
Wednesday 10 Billion Bottles
The UK throws 10 billion bottles away every year. Unleash your creativity and turn some of them into
useable objects – money boxes, flowers, bird feeders, pen pots – just let your imagination run wild!
Thursday Newtown Adventure
Spend the day at Newtown with the Hampton Trust team. Take part in some great interactive
activities such as forest trekking, team games and brick making!
You will need:
To wear old clothing for Newtown day
Bring any empty plastic bottles
Age Group: Years 7 - 10
Student numbers: 10
Pathway Code: 32 Cost of pathway for three days - £25:00
Pathway: 33 Tuesday Cycling For Fun
If you enjoy gentle cycling then this is the pathway for you. Just hop on your bike for a pleasant
cycle ride along one of the old train tracks on the Island taking in all the scenery. (Starting point
Newport)
Wednesday Tree Climbing & Mountain Biking
Spend the day with Challenge and Adventure and Goodleaf instructors and have a go at both
tree climbing and mountain biking all in the great outdoors at Parkhurst Forest. Reach some dizzy
heights and ride the different terrains.
Thursday Multi Sports Day
Work with instructors from AFC Bournemouth and try your hand at a range of different sports such as
volleyball, softball, basketball and the ever popular football……just for starters!!
You will need:
Cycling – Your own mountain bike in good working order, cycle helmet, water based drink, sun
cream and comfortable clothing.
Other activities – comfortable clothing and P.E Kit
Age Group: Years 7 - 10
Student numbers: 10
Pathway Code: 33 Cost of pathway for three days - £36:00
Pathway: 34 Tuesday Trampolining
Spend the day learning the techniques and basic trampolining skills or extend the skills you already
have. Your will be working with our level 5 coach from Wight Flyers. There is just no one better!
Wednesday Climb, Mountain Board & Roll!
One day – three activities. Work with instructors from Isle of Wight Adventure Activities. Try your hand
at Mountain boarding, experience the thrill of zorbing and scale the new heights of their climbing
Wall!
Thursday Extreme Gymnastics
Like Gymnastics or have wanted to give it a try? Work with the instructor from Wight Flyers and learn
some truly amazing stunts with the trampoline and trampets in this extreme version of the sport.
You will need:
P.E Kit for trampolining and Gymnastics. Comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear for IOWAA
Age Group: Years 7 - 10
Student numbers: 20
Pathway Code: 34 Cost of pathway for three days - £28:00
Pathway: 35 Tuesday Pre –Rider Motorcycle Course
Learn the basics of motorcycle riding. This 1 day course will cover all the basics - safety, highway
code, maintenance checks, controls and riding, plus practical experience of off road, slow riding
for junctions etc.
Wednesday Fabulous Nail Art
Do you love nails and nail art? If you do then this would be a great day for you! Go to HTP in
Newport to their training nail salon. Have an induction from the instructor to learn about and have a
go at pedicure, manicure, nail painting and nail art.
Thursday BBQ Fever
Spend the day designing and making a great healthy BBQ menu. Look at ingredients and flavour
combinations and make and cook your BBQ from scratch.
Need to know: Years 7-10
Student numbers: 10
Pathway Code: 35 Cost of pathway for three days - £15:00
Pathway: 36 Tuesday Beauty Day
Visit the IW College and spend the day in their hair and beauty salon. Work with the College tutors
and learn the skills of successful hair, makeup and nails. A little bit of pampering but with some very
useful tips of the trade!
Wednesday Sculpture Painting At Brading Roman Villa!
The Sculptures at Brading Roman Villa need painting in bright colours. Spend the day recreating the
sculptures as they would have been in Roman times. Let your imagination run riot over serpents,
fountains and mythical creatures.
Thursday Pamper Yourself!
Spend the day using some lovely essential oils and create a great smelling body scrub to pamper
yourself with. Give your skin a luxurious overall glow and takeaway a small jar to use at home or give
as a gift!
Students will need to make their own way to and from IW College for Beauty day
Age Group: Years 7-10
Student numbers: 10
Pathway Code: 36 Cost of pathway for three days - £28:00
Pathway 37 Tuesday Let’s Get Cooking
Back by popular demand a day in the professional kitchen at HTP. Learn about the different
equipment, make your own lunch and cakes to ice as well as watch some different food
demonstrations from the instructors. A must for all those budding chefs!!
Wednesday Beauty Day
Visit the IW College and spend the day in their hair and beauty salon. Work with the College tutors
and learn the skills of successful hair, makeup and nails. A little bit of pampering but with some very
useful tips of the trade!
Thursday Recycle your socks!
Get creative with your old socks…….make sock monkeys, ugly dolls, hedgehogs and peg dolls
Please bring your old socks!
Students will need to make their own way to and from IW College for Beauty day
Age Group: Years 7-10
Student numbers: 10
Pathway Code: 37 Cost of pathway for three days - £28:00
Pathway: 38 Tuesday Cycling For Fun (starting point Newport)
If you enjoy gentle cycling then this is the pathway for you. Just hop on your bike for a pleasant
cycle ride along one of the old train tracks on the Island taking in all the scenery.
Wednesday Pre-Rider Motorcycle Course
Learn the basics of motorcycle riding. This 1 day course will cover basic safety, highway code,
maintenance checks, controls and riding, practical experience of off road, slow riding for junctions
etc.
Thursday Multi Sports Day
Work with instructors from AFC Bournemouth and try your hand at a range of different sports such as
volleyball, softball, basketball and the ever popular football……just for starters!!
You will need:
Cycling – Your own mountain bike in good working order, cycle helmet, water based drink, sun cream and
comfortable clothing. Other activities – comfortable clothing and P.E Kit
Age Group: Years 7-10
Student numbers: 10
Pathway Code: 38 Cost of pathway for three days - £12:00
Pathway: 39 Tuesday Fabulous Nail Art
Do you love nails and nail art? If you do then this would be a great day for you! Go to HTP in
Newport to their training nail salon. Have an induction from the tutor, learn all about and have a go
at pedicure, manicure, nail painting and nail art.
Wednesday Extreme Gymnastics
Like Gymnastics or have wanted to give it a try? Work with the instructor from Wight Flyers and learn
some truly amazing stunts with the trampoline and trampets in this extreme version of the sport.
Thursday Water Madness!
A day for those who love exciting water sports. Work with instructors from Isle of Wight Adventure
Activities and try your hand at Paddle boarding, Sea kayaking and the thrills of coasteering!
You will need:
P.E Kit for Gymnastics. Spare set of clothes and old trainers/shoes for water madness
Age Group: Years 7-10
Student numbers: 10
Pathway Code: 39 Cost of pathway for three days - £30:00
Pathway: 40 Tuesday Recycle Your Socks!
Get creative with your old socks…….make sock monkeys, ugly dolls, hedgehogs and peg dolls.
Please bring your old socks!
Wednesday Pamper Yourself
Spend the day using some lovely essential oils and create a great smelling body scrub to pamper
yourself with. Give your skin a luxurious overall glow and takeaway a small jar to use at home or give
as a gift!
Thursday 10 Billion Bottles
The UK throws 10 billion bottles away every year. Unleash your creativity and turn some of them into
useable objects – money box, flowers, bird feeders, pen pots – just let your imagination run wild!
Please bring any empty plastic Bottles
Age Group: Years 7 – 10 VI Form Leadership Opportunity
Student numbers: 20
Pathway Code: 40 There is no charge for this pathway
Pathway: 41 Tuesday Skateboarding
Develop your skills and techniques in skateboarding and learn new tricks with the one and only
John Cattle from White Trash……need we say more! Bring your own skate board if you have one
Wednesday Let’s Get Cooking
Back by popular demand - a day at HTP in the professional kitchen. Learn about the different
equipment, make your own lunch and cakes to ice as well as watch some different food
demonstrations from the instructors. A must for all those budding chefs!!
Thursday Karate & Soft Archery
If you are a complete beginner or have never tried karate before, then this is the workshop for you.
Find out what martial arts is all about – it’s not always like in the movies!
Have a go and develop your skills in Archery. Perfect your hand and eye co-ordination to aim at
the target and see if you get a bull’s eye!
Age Group: Years 7-10
Student numbers: 10
Pathway Code: 41 Cost of pathway for three days - £12:00
Pathway: 42 Tuesday 10 Billion Bottles
The UK throws 10 billion bottles away every year. Unleash your creativity and turn some of them into
useable objects – money box, flowers, bird feeders, pen pots – just let your imagination run wild!
Wednesday Tree Climbing & Mountain Biking
Spend the day with Challenge and Adventure and Goodleaf instructors and have a go at both
tree climbing and mountain biking all in the great outdoors at Parkhurst Forest. Reach some dizzy
heights and ride of some different terrains.
Thursday Water Madness!
A day for those who love exciting water sports. Work with instructors from Isle of Wight Adventure
Activities and try your hand at Paddle boarding, Sea kayaking and the thrills of coasteering!
You will need:
Spare set of clothes and old trainers/shoes for water madness. Any empty plastic bottles!
Age Group: Years 7-10
Student numbers: 10
Pathway Code: 42 Cost of pathway for three days - £45:00
Pathway: 43 Tuesday What A Workout!
Promoting health & wellbeing – an introduction to the fully equipped training gym at HTP.
A taster day with induction, principles of health, weight exercises and lots more!
Wednesday Extreme Gymnastics
Like Gymnastics or have wanted to give it a try? Work with the instructor from Wight Flyers and learn
some truly amazing stunts with the trampoline and trampets in this extreme version of the sport.
Thursday Water Madness!
A day for those who love exciting water sports. Work with instructors from Isle of Wight Adventure
Activities and try your hand at Paddle boarding, Sea kayaking and the thrills of coasteering!
You will need:
Spare set of clothes and old trainers/shoes for water madness
P.E Kit for What a Workout & Gymnastics
Age Group: Years 7-10
Student numbers: 10
Pathway Code: 43 Cost of pathway for three days - £28:00
Pathway: 44 Tuesday Naturezones – A Brush with Nature
Be inspired by joining painting and nature and create your own storyboard as part of Naturezones
nature reserve. Work with Angela Hewitt, a local artist who is skilled in different water colour
techniques and who will help you to develop your inner talent!
Wednesday Recycle Your Socks!
Get creative with your old socks…….make sock monkeys, ugly dolls, hedgehogs and peg dolls
Please bring your old socks!
Thursday Urban Parc
Spend a day with artist Gerry Price creating your very own sculpture from recycled materials. A
pathway for those who like to be creative and imaginative with junk!
Age Group: Years 7-10
Student numbers: 20
Pathway Code: 44 Cost of pathway for three days - £15:00
Pathway: 45 Tuesday Hunting For Bugs!
Spend the day at Brading Roman Villa and use your powers of reason and your investigative skills to
find the things that are near us every day but that we just don’t see!
Wednesday Climb, Board & Roll!
One day – three activities. Work with instructors from Isle of Wight Adventure Activities and try your
hand at Mountain boarding, experience the thrill of Zorbing and scale the heights of their new
climbing Wall!
Thursday Tree Climbing & Mountain Biking
Spend the day with Challenge and Adventure and Goodleaf instructors and have a go at both
tree climbing and mountain biking all in the great outdoors at Parkhurst Forest. Reach some dizzy
heights and ride of some different terrains.
You will need:
To wear comfortable clothing & appropriate footwear for all activities
Age Group: Years 7-10
Student numbers: 10
Pathway Code: 45 Cost of pathway for three days - £45:00
Pathway: 46
Tuesday Pamper Yourself!
Spend the day using some lovely essential oils and create a great smelling body scrub to pamper
yourself with. Give your skin a luxurious overall glow and takeaway a small jar to use at home or give
as a gift!
Wednesday BBQ Fever
Spend the day designing and making a great healthy BBQ menu. Look at ingredients and flavour
combinations and make and cook your BBQ from scratch.
Thursday Fabulous Nail Art
Do you love nails and nail art? If you do then this would be a great day for you! Spend the day at
HTP in Newport in their training nail salon. Have an induction from the training tutor, learn all about
and have a go at pedicure, manicure, nail painting and nail art.
Age Group: Years 7-10
Student numbers: 10
Pathway Code: 46 Cost of pathway for three days - £12:00
Pathway: 47 Tuesday Newtown Adventure
Spend the day at Newtown with the Hampton Trust team. Take part in some great interactive
activities such as forest trekking, team games and brick making.
Wednesday Sculpture Painting At Brading Roman Villa!
The Sculptures at Brading Roman Villa need painting in bright colours. Spend the day recreating the
sculptures as they would have been in Roman times. Let your imagination run riot over serpents,
fountains and mythical creatures.
Thursday Tree Climbing & Mountain Biking
Spend the day with Challenge and Adventure and Goodleaf instructors and have a go at both
tree climbing and mountain biking all in the great outdoors at Parkhurst Forest. Reach some dizzy
heights and ride of some different terrains.
You will need:
Newtown Adventure – old clothes, suitable for all weathers.
Age Group: Years 7-10
Student numbers: 10
Pathway Code: 47 Cost of pathway for three days - £35:00
Pathway: 48
Tuesday Extreme Gymnastics
Like Gymnastics or have wanted to give it a try? Work with the instructor from Wight Flyers and learn
some truly amazing stunts with the trampoline and trampets in this extreme version of the sport.
Wednesday Multi Sports Day
Work with instructors from AFC Bournemouth and try your hand at a range of different sports such as
volleyball, softball, basketball and the ever popular football……just for starters!!
Thursday Cycling For Fun
If you enjoy gentle cycling then this is the pathway for you. Just hop on your bike for a pleasant
cycle ride along one of the old train tracks on the Island taking in all the scenery. (Starting point
Newport)
You will need:
Cycling – Your own mountain bike in good working order, Cycle helmet, water based drink, sun
cream and comfortable clothing. Other activities – P.E Kit
Age Group: Years 7-10
Student numbers: 20
Pathway Code: 48 Cost of pathway for three days - £10:00
Pathway: 50 Tuesday Wet, Wet, Wet
Try your hand at Sailing and Kayaking. Develop new skills and work as a member of the team to
challenge yourself physically and mentally at something new or extend your existing skills.
Wednesday Cycling For Fun (Starting point Newport)
If you enjoy gentle cycling then this is the pathway for you. Just hop on your bike for a pleasant
cycle ride along one of the old train tracks on the Island taking in all the scenery.
Thursday Pre-Rider Motorcycle Course
Learn the basics of motorcycle riding. This 1 day course will cover basic safety, highway code,
maintenance checks, controls and riding, practical experience of off road, slow riding for junctions
You will Need:
Cycling – Your own mountain bike in good working order, Cycle helmet, water based drink, sun
cream and comfortable clothing. Wet, Wet, Wet – Spare set of clothes & old shoes/trainers.
Age group: Years 7-10
Student numbers: 10
Pathway Code: 50 Cost of pathway for three days - £48:00
Pathway: 49
Tuesday Pamper Yourself!
Spend the day using some lovely essential oils and create a great smelling body scrub to pamper
yourself with. Give your skin a luxurious overall glow and takeaway a small jar to use at home or give
as a gift!
Wednesday 10 Billion Bottles
The UK throws 10 billion bottles away every year. Unleash your creativity and turn some of them into
useable objects – money box, flowers, bird feeders, pen pots – just let your imagination run wild!
Please bring any empty plastic bottles.
Thursday Let’s Get Cooking
Back by popular demand - a day at HTP in the professional kitchen. Learn about the different
equipment, make your own lunch and cakes to ice as well as watch some different food
demonstrations from the trainers. A must for all those budding chefs!
Age Group: Years 7-10
Student numbers: 10
Pathway Code: 49 Cost of pathway for three days - £6:00
Pathway: 51 Tuesday Hunting For Bugs!
Spend the day at Brading Roman Villa and use your powers of reason and your investigative skills to
find the things that are near us every day but that we just don’t see!
Wednesday Newtown Adventure
Spend the day at Newtown with the Hampton Trust team. Take part in some great interactive
activities such as forest trekking, team games and brick making.
Thursday Tree Climbing & Mountain Biking
Spend the day with Challenge and Adventure and Goodleaf instructors and have a go at both
tree climbing and mountain biking all in the great outdoors at Parkhurst Forest. Reach some dizzy
heights and ride of some different terrains.
You will need:
Newtown Adventure – old clothes, suitable for all weathers
Age Group: Years 7-10
Student numbers: 10
Pathway Code: 51 Cost of pathway for three days - £36:00
Pathway: 52 Tuesday Wet, Wet, Wet
Try your hand at Sailing and Kayaking. Develop new skills and work as a member of the team to
challenge yourself physically and mentally at something new or extend your existing skills.
Wednesday Cycling For Fun (starting point Newport)
If you enjoy gentle cycling then this is the pathway for you. Just hop on your bike for a pleasant
cycle ride along one of the old train tracks on the Island taking in all the scenery.
Thursday What A Workout!
Promoting health & wellbeing – an introduction to the fully equipped training gym at HTP.
A taster day with induction, principles of health, weight exercises and lots more!
You will need: Cycling – Your own mountain bike in good working order, Cycle helmet, water based drink,
sun cream and comfortable clothing. Wet, Wet, Wet – Spare set of clothes & old shoes/trainers.
Age Group: Years 7-10
Student numbers: 10
Pathway Code: 52 Cost of pathway for three days - £43:00
Pathway: 53 Tuesday Skateboarding
Develop your skills and techniques in skateboarding and learn new tricks with the one and only
John Cattle from White Trash……need we say more!
Wednesday Sculpture Painting At Brading Roman Villa!
The Sculptures at Brading Roman Villa need painting in bright colours. Spend the day recreating the
sculptures as they would have been in Roman times. Let your imagination run riot over serpents,
fountains and mythical creatures.
Thursday Karate & Soft Archery
If you are a complete beginner or have never tried karate before, then this is the workshop for you.
Find out what martial arts is all about – it’s not always like in the movies!
Have a go and develop your skills in Archery. Perfect your hand and eye co-ordination to aim at
the target and see if you get a bull’s eye!
Age Group: Years 7-10
Student numbers: 10
Pathway Code: 53 Cost of pathway for three days - £12:00
Pathway: 54 Tuesday 10 Billion Bottles
The UK throws 10 billion bottles away every year. Unleash your creativity and turn some of them into
useable objects – money box, flowers, bird feeders, pen pots – just let your imagination run wild!
Wednesday Tree Climbing & Mountain Biking
Spend the day with Challenge and Adventure and Goodleaf instructors and have a go at both
tree climbing and mountain biking all in the great outdoors at Parkhurst Forest. Reach some dizzy
heights and ride of some different terrains.
Thursday Recycle Your Socks!
Get creative with your old socks…….make sock monkeys, ugly dolls, hedgehogs and peg dolls
Please bring your old socks and any empty plastic bottles
Need to know: Years 7-10
Student numbers: 10
Pathway Code: 54 Cost of pathway for three days - £25:00
NEXT STEPS
This booklet contains all the pathways being offered over the three days of Artsbalst. There
are lots of activities for you to choose from, in fact there are 54 Pathways in total!
Please spend time looking through all the activities to make sure that the pathway you
choose is the right one for you.
Pathways are either run over three days or are a mix of different activities in one pathway.
If you choose a three day pathway you will be working with the same group of students in
the same activity over the three days.
If you choose a mixed pathway you will generally be with the same group of students but
trying different activities each day.
The booklet starts with the three day pathways and these are numbered 1 – 31
Pathways from 32 – 54 are the mixed activities options.
The majority of the pathways are open to students in Yrs. 7 – 10, however there are a small
number that are restricted to certain year groups due to the nature of the activity.
Please make sure that you choose a pathway that is open to your year group.
What do I do next?
1) Choose a pathway that you are interested in or that inspires you to try!
2) Complete the preference form, making sure it is fully completed with your name,
tutor group and your 1st 2nd & 3rd choice.
Please remember that places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
3) There is a cost for some of the pathways, so please make sure that your
parent/carer is happy with your choice and signs the preference form.
4) Return your form to the Extended Services/Careers office at the bottom of the LRC.
5) Please DO NOT return any payment with your preference form. We will ask for
payment when you have been allocated your place.
6) Please note you will NOT be able to change your pathway after you have been
allocated a place
We hope you all have a great time at Artsblast 2015!