S.E.E.P SITUATIONAL ENGLISH EXCURSION PROGRAMME

This programme has been developed for those students wishing to improve their English by

doing a more practical course than can be offered by a purely classroom-based approach.

Student learning takes place through complete immersion in the language in real-life

situations, with classes serving as preparation for the excursions, hands on activities and

cultural visits included in the programme.

Before an excursion, students research the history, heritage and important sights of the

place(s) to be visited, through a series of guided learning activities.

Learning English becomes fun, relevant and memorable, creating a positive learning

environment which, in turn, leads to beneficial results.

Visits to London, Oxford, Edinburgh and the Lake District are also included in the programme.

Sunday 10th September

09.50: Arrive at Heathrow.

Meet and greet with SIS representatives at the airport, transfer by private coach to Oxford.

14.30: Enjoy a picnic lunch on a cruise down the river Thames.

16.00: Visit to Oxford ‘Castle Unlocked’.

17.30: Depart Oxford for Accommodation

Monday 11th September

09.00: Breakfast and depart for visit to the iconic city of Liverpool.

Visit Albert Dock, a World Heritage Waterfront Site.

Lunch and free time to explore.

Depart for Scarborough.

Arrive at Scarborough for meet and greet with Homestay.

Tuesday 12th September

09.00 - 13.00: Welcome – Introduction to and information about the programme.

13.00 – 14.00: Lunch.

14.00 – Guided town tour and time to explore the town centre.

17.30 – Meet Homestays at Railway Station.

Evening free – get to know your homestay.

Wednesday 13th September

09.00-13.00: Project classes “A History of York”

13.00-14.00: Lunch.

14.00-16.00: Coastal cruise (weather permitting).

19.00-21.00: Film night – Loch Ness!

Thursday 14th September

09.00: Coach departs for City of York.

10.00: Walking tour of York.

12.00: Meet for (picnic) lunch.

13.00: Visit the famous Jorvik Viking Centre/Visit York’s Chocolate Story.

14.00: Explore the famous “Shambles” and visit the shops in and around it.

15.20: Visit York’s Chocolate Story/the Jorvik Viking Centre.

16.30: Return to Scarborough.

19.30: Evening activity: school disco.

Friday 15th September

09.00-11.00: Project Work. Yorkshire Pudding Day (researching

Yorkshire’s favorite culinary creation).

11.00-13.00: Situational English – Shop for the ingredients needed to make your own Yorkshire puddings.

13.00-14.00: Lunch on the beach (weather permitting).

Afternoon activity: speedboats.

Evening will be spent with host families preparing Yorkshire puddings – there will be a prize for the best pictures and tallest puddings! (no cheating – we’ll be watching you!)

Saturday 16th September

09.15: Depart from railway station for FLAMINGO LAND!! “All Rides Free”

16.30: Depart from Flamingo Land.

17.30: Arrive back at Scarborough

Dinner & Free Evening with homestay.

11.30: Meet at School to depart for the Total Wipeout Aquapark.

13.00: Total Wipeout activity.

14.00: Lunch.

15.00: return to Scarborough.

Free Evening with Homestay and prepare for excursion to Edinburgh, Loch Ness and Lake District.

Sunday 17th September

Monday 18th September

07.00: Meet at the railway station to depart for Edinburgh

10.00: Visit Alnwick Castle, more famously known as Hogwarts! Includes entry and lessons on how to fly your own broomstick. Picnic lunch in the castle grounds.

13.00: Depart Alnwick

Approx. 15.00: Arrive in Edinburgh and accommodation, time to relax and freshen up before exploring...

17.30: Visit to the Real Mary King’s Close (the hidden underground city vaults), followed by free time for dinner on The Royal Mile.

Approx. 21.30: Return to accommodation.

Tuesday 19th September

08.00: Breakfast

9.00: Depart accommodation

9.30: Walking tour of Edinburgh to take in its famous landmarks, including the Castle, Greyfriars Kirkyard and the Scott Memorial.

13.00: Picnic lunch

14.00: Free time for shopping on the famous Princes Street.

19.00: Dinner

21.00: Return to accommodation

Wednesday 20th September

08.00: Depart Edinburgh for Loch Ness.

14.00: Search the depths of Loch ness on a deep scan cruise to spot Nessie, its world-famous monster, an unmissable experience!

15.00: Visit the Loch Ness Exhibition Centre.

16.00: Check-in to accommodation and freshen-up before dinner.

18.00: Traditional Scottish evening with dinner.

Retire for evening.

Thursday 21st September

08.00: Breakfast and depart for Ambleside.

11.30: comfort stop

13.00: stop for lunch and refreshments in Gretna Green, a town famous for eloping young couples!

Approx. 17.30: Arrive at Ambleside accommodation.

18.00: Dinner.

19.00: Free time for exploring.

21.30: Retire.

Friday 22nd September

08.00: Breakfast.

09.00: Windemere Cruise – take a tour around the world famous Lake Windemere.

11.00: Tree-top trail in Brockhole.

12.00: Lunch by the lake

13.00: Depart for Scarborough, including comfort stop en route.

17.30: Arrive in Scarborough in time for dinner with Homestay.

Saturday 23rd September

FREE DAY!

Relax with Homestay or enjoy a day exploring Scarborough, shopping or simply have a day at the beach!

Sunday 24th September

10.00: Depart from railway station for Whitby, Goathland and Mallyan Spout, with a stop at Hole of Horcum.

12.00: Lunch before boarding the train.

12.50: Visit to Hogsmeade station, all aboard the steam train to the gothic fishing town of Whitby!

14.00: Arrive in Whitby – follow the town trail which inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula.

16.00: Experience the terrifying world of Dracula!

17.00: Fish ‘n’ chips at a local restaurant.

19.00: Depart for Scarborough.

20.00: Arrive in Scarborough.

Whitby

Monday 25th September

08.15: Depart for Lady Lumley's

09.00-16.00: Lessons with buddies at a real English comprehensive school. Sports competition with the school students

16.15: Return to Scarborough.

Evening 7pm. Ten-pin bowling and certificate presentation.

Tuesday 26th September

08.15: Depart for Lady Lumley's

09.00-16.00: Lessons with buddies at a real English comprehensive school. Sports with Lady Lumley's buddies

16.15: Return to Scarborough

Free evening with Homestay to prepare for departure and visit to London.

Wednesday 27th September

07.30: Depart from school for Manchester

11.00: Stop at Manchester to visit the “Theatre of Dreams”, or rather, Old Trafford, Manchester United’s ground.

13.00: Depart for London and Kew Bridge accommodation.

18.00: Arrive at Kew Bridge to relax and freshen-up for dinner.

Free night to relax and have dinner.

Thursday 28th September

08.00: Breakfast and depart for the museum

10.30: Arrive at Natural History Museum.

11.30: Visit the luxurious and world famous Harrods.

12.30: Depart from Harrods for Buckingham Palace and a picnic lunch in St. James’ Park.

13.30: Walking tour of London: See Trafalgar Square, Horse Guards Parade, Palace of Westminster

16.00: Take an educational tour on the London Eye to see the fantastic sights of London from the sky!!

17.00: Visit/photo stops at Tower of London and Tower Bridge, time for dinner in view of the famous sights.

19.00: Depart for accommodation near St. Paul’s Cathedral.

Retire or free evening with Teachers.

Friday 29th September

08.00: Breakfast.

09.00: Depart for Covent Garden & British Museum

12.30: Lunch

13.30: Visit to Camden Lock markets and free time to enjoy the eclectic sights of the area – shopping!

19.00: Time for dinner and return to accommodation to retire for the evening.

Saturday 30th September

08.00: Breakfast.

09.00: Depart for Madame Tussaud’s famous waxworks museum.

12.30: Farewell lunch in a traditional English pub

15.30: Arrive at Heathrow Airport for 18.50 departure.