WOODCOTETHE ORATORY SCHOOL

CLASSIC COURSE

RED STARS FOOTBALL SCHOOL

CLASSIC PLUS DRAMA

RESIDENTIAL ONLY

ACCOMMODATION / FACILITIES

8-17 YEARS (GROUPS)12-17 YEARS (INDIVIDUALS)10-17 YEARS (RED STARS INDIVIDUALS)

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Stafford House Summer Information Sheet

Address:The Oratory School, Woodcote, near Reading, RG8 0PJ

Total Capacity Residential 150 Max. ratio of showers/toilets to beds 1:6

Ensuite Kitchen for Group Leader use

Standard Laundry - service wash

Single Laundry - free self-service

Twin WiFi access

Multi-bed Drink making facilities

Television Lounge Vending machines

Common room Swimming pool

Computer Room Coeliac / Special diets on request **

Towels provided Halal food on request **

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Woodcote is a thriving village with a good

range of local amenities. The very impressive

Oratory School stands in extensive park-like

grounds with manicured gardens to the east of

the main village and has outstanding facilities.

On site art centre, golf course, basketball,

indoor swimming pool, tennis courts (grass

and normal), real tennis and cricket pitch. On-

site catering and large dining room. The village

has good road connections with easy access

for Reading, Henley and Oxford and within

easy travelling distance of London.

**Must be booked at least two months before arrival

Public transport information:• Nearest airport: Heathrow 50km, Luton 87km, Southampton 86km

• Nearest rail station: Goring & Streatley

• 10 minute drive from station to school

Local Amenities:• Nearest ATM: Paypoint, 14 High Street, Goring, RG8 9AR

• Money Exchange: Eurochange Reading, The Oracle, RG1 2AG

• Doctor/Health Centre: Goring and Woodcote Medical Practice, Way-

side Green, RG8 0QL

• Hospital (A&E): Royal Berkshire Hospital, London Rd, Reading, RG1

5AN

• Pharmacy: Lloyd’s Pharmacy, High Street, Goring, RG8 9AT

• Convenience store: Londis, Reading Rd, RG8 0QX

• Restaurants/Cafes:

» The Plaice, 6 Wood Green, RG8 0QQ (Fish and Chips

» Chana’s Café and Store, 4 Whitehouse Rd, RG8 0RX (Sandwiches and

Coffee)

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STAFFORD HOUSE HEAD OFFICEEMERGENCY NUMBER (24 HOURS)0044 (0) 7889 895 200

WOODCOTE

SAMPLE PROGRAMMES

STAFFORD HOUSE SUMMER | 19 NEW DOVER ROAD, CANTERBURY, CT1 3AS, UK+44 (0) 1227 787 730 | WWW.STUDYHOLIDAYS.COM

PROGRAMME INCLUDES:

Stafford House Summer Information Sheet

7 EVENINGACTIVITIESper week

2 HALF DAYEXCURSIONSper week

Can include Oxford, Reading, Windsor and Winchester

FULL DAYExcursion per week1

Destinations may include London, Cambridge or Brighton, with a walking tour and attraction entrance

15 HOURSof English lessons per week

CERTIFICATEEach student will receive an end-of-course certificate

Morning Afternoon Evening

Sunday Arrival, Induction & Campus Tour Welcome Evening & Ice Breaker Activities

Monday Placement Test & Induction Lesson Walking Tour of Woodcote VillageWelcome Disco or Arts & Crafts e.g.

Jewellery Making

Tuesday English LessonsIncluded Half Day Excursion: Oxford Walking Tour (no entrance included)

“Who Wants to be a Millionaire?” Quiz Night

Wednesday English Lessons Football, Tennis or Drumming Workshop International Night

Thursday English LessonsIncluded Half Day Excursion: Reading & The

Oracle Shopping CentreCasino Night or English Conversation Club

Friday English Lessons“Mini Olympics” Competition or

Drama WorkshopBeach Party Disco or Sports

Saturday Included Full Day Excursion:London, Walking Tour & Thames Sightseeing Boat CruiseChill Out Evening including Films, Popcorn

& Board Games

SundayActivities e.g. Sports Day or Optional Full Day Excursion (at extra cost - please book before

arrival) e.g. Canterbury, Walking Tour & CathedralBritish Culture Night

MondayVolleyball, Badminton or Circus Skills

WorkshopEnglish Lessons

Fancy Dress Disco or Arts & Crafts e.g Graffiti Design

TuesdayIncluded Half Day Excursion: Windsor,

Walking Tour & Windsor CastleEnglish Lessons Game Show Night

WednesdayRugby, Basketball or Talent Show

PreparationEnglish Lessons “Woodcote’s Got Talent!” Talent Show

ThursdayIncluded Half Day Excursion: Winchester

Walking Tour (no entrance included)English Lessons Murder Mystery Night

Friday“Tribal Wars” Competition or Arts & Crafts

e.g Mark MakingEnglish Lessons Masked Ball Disco or Sports

Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: Cambridge, Walking Tour & Kings CollegeChill Out Evening including Films, Popcorn

& Board Games

Sunday Departure

POPULATION OF WOODCOTE: 2,700