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CAS Week CAS Week 2016 2016 Welcome to CAS Week 2016 CAS Week 2016 The Schedule

Dear Students and Parents, You only have to pick up a copy of the Explorer Yearbook to see how important and Date Action valued CAS Week is at College. The pages shine with the enjoyment and CAS Week 2016 achievements of our students. Whether it’s standing on the summit of Kilimanjaro or Tuesday 15th December choosing to face a fear of performing by taking part in the Drama workshop, CAS Brochure Launch Week encapsulates everything that we believe in as a school. The week is built on partnership between students and all staff; provides exciting learning opportunities; MUSE opens for student encourages everyone to develop the spirit to meet great challenge head on and Friday 18th December students gain a wonderful sense of personal achievement from their endeavours. All sign up this from an education experience that develops the whole person through creative, th active and empathetic engagement with the World around us. 16:00 Tuesday 5 January Student sign‐up closes Preparations for CAS Week 2016 are moving forward in the school calendar this year. Student allocation This helps us to get the best deals on flights and accommodation. It helps us to secure Friday 8th January places on activities overseas and in . announced Students in the current Years 8, 9, 10 and 11 have 58 activities available to them ‐ a All activities record number of options. The sad thing is each student can still choose only three Friday 22nd January and participate in just one of these amazing experiences. First deposit payment In response to feedback from students, the PTSA and colleagues, the average cost of Overseas trips overseas trips has dropped; there are more local options than ever before and more May / June service options too. We also include five CAS Weeks designed by students themselves. Final deposit payment The conversation about how to improve the CAS Week experience for all students is always ongoing and I welcome your ideas and feedback. Ideally, this time next year, I Local trips would love to include some Parent Designed CAS Week ideas too… August Final deposit payment Year 13 students will continue to look to their future in a Group 4 Project and Higher Education Week. Year 7 will immerse themselves in activity at Camp, which is an 21:00 Wednesday First groups meet to important bonding experience as they form new relationships as part of our community. Year 8 will work with the company, Scottish Opera, to create a truly 28th September check‐in at HKG magical performance. Monday 3rd October I invite you now to look at the proposed activities for 2016 and make your options. I’m CAS WEEK 2016 sure we are all looking forward to another year of personal success for all concerned. Friday 7th October Yours faithfully, Sunday 9th October Last overseas trip returns Mr G. Morgan, Senior Leader [email protected] CAS Week 2016 MUSE The small print How to make your choices

• CAS stands for Creativity, Activity and Service. It is an important part of the non‐ academic life of the school and we value contributions in each of these three areas highly. During CAS Week, lessons are suspended for five days and students have the 1 Log into MUSE using your opportunity to take part in a broad range of activities that are not normally available through the usual timetable. CAS Week is a compulsory part of our broader Gateway Login ID and the curriculum and attendance is therefore mandatory. default password Abcd1234 • The online CAS Week brochure contains all of the activities that are on offer to those of you who will be in Years 9, 10, 11 and 12 during CAS Week in October 2016 (this year’s Years 8, 9, 10 and 11). You should look at the range of opportunities which are available and plan to attempt to participate in each of the areas of creativity, action and service, over the four years that you are in Years 9, 10, 11 and 12. • Options and costs should be discussed as a family then students will need to register their choices online. This must be completed by 16:00 Tuesday 5th January at the very latest. Some courses will be oversubscribed and others may be withdrawn if not 2 Select CAS Week on the enough people sign up. For this reason you are asked to give three choices and you must be prepared to accept any one of them. Please note that it is not possible to right hand side of the screen change your mind once you have made your choices. • Students will be allocated to activities by Friday 8th January. Although we will attempt to allocate the majority of requests there may be, inevitably, a few students who will be disappointed in not getting their choice. Once the groups have been sorted, you will be contacted with details of your allocation. • Those who are assigned an overseas activity MUST return a parental permission slip along with a photocopy of your passport and ID card, and a non‐refundable deposit 3 Select Activity Selection on by Friday 22nd January at the latest. Failure to return a deposit by this date may mean your place will be lost as we move to secure flights and hotel accommodation. the right hand side of the • Those who are assigned to a local activity will be asked to pay a flat fee deposit of screen $425, which will enable us to pay deposits and secure the services of local activity providers. This will not be the case for those activities which are free of charge! • Please note that all costs, especially for overseas trips, are provisional at this stage and may go up or down, depending on the number of students who finally sign up for an activity or trip. The actual number of students determines the number of discounted seats available on flights, and over the next eight months there are also likely to be changes in fuel surcharges and currency fluctuations which are out of our control. 4 You are now ready to select • If you would like further information, please approach the teachers who are 3 choices. Press Select when organising the activity. • Out of the varied activities listed in the brochure, I hope there is something to finished challenge and engage everyone during CAS Week 2016. • Full details of the activities available are shown in this brochure. Registration will begin on Friday 18th December. The closing date for registration is 16:00 Tuesday 5th January. Details of how to register online are on the previous page. 01 Appjamming Years 9 & 10 11 Chengdu Giant Panda Conservation Project 02 App Entrepreneur Bootcamp Years 11 & 12 21 HK Service: David Exodus Kindergarten 15 Drama Fun 22 HK Service: Jockey Club Sarah Roe 17 Global Feast 23 HK Service: 24 HK Service: SPCA 27 Jewellery Making Service 46 Teaching English 35 New York 47 Thailand Medical Service Creativity 38 Photography 57 Y12 Student Leaders: Year 7 Camp 39 Pottery 58 Y12 Student Leaders: Year 8 Scottish Opera 42 Rock School 05 Bhutan 49 Tokyo 10 Cape Town 51 Ukulele Making 12 Chiang Rai 52 Venice Creativity 14 Dance Around The World Creativity 02 App Entrepreneur Bootcamp Years 11 & 12 Activity 16 Fiji 09 Cambodia 20 Hokkaido & Service & Service 37 North Korea & Beijing 04 Berlin 44 Seattle Creativity 13 Croatia 48 The Amazing Race 30 London 03 Austria Glacier Skiing & Activity 54 Wellness 06 BMX 18 Golf 07 Boxing 29 Laos School Building Project 08 California 32 Madrid: Real Madrid Soccer School 19 Hike The Wilson Trail 33 Morocco 20 Hokkaido Activity 36 New Zealand Activity 25 Horse Riding 40 Puerto Galera: Adventure 26 Ice Skating & Ice Hockey & Service 41 Puerto Galera: SCUBA Diving 28 Krabi Climbing 45 Sri Lanka 31 Mad About Sport 50 Tree Planting & Team Building 34 Mountain Biking 53 Vietnam: Cycling and Service 43 Sailing 55 Wet & Wild Watersports in Sai Kung 56 咏春拳 ‐ Wing Chun Kuen (Chinese Kung Fu) 01 Appjamming Y9 & 10 02 App Entrepreneur First code creators Design & development Coding tomorrow’s entrepreneurs Year 11 & 12 Design thinking bootcamp

Monday 3rd ‐ Friday 7th October Monday 3rd ‐ Friday 7th October $6,210 Who? This year’s Year 8 & 9s $8,250 Who? This year’s Year 10 & 11 B. Mintjens Number of students: 8 ‐ 16 B. Mintjens Number of students: 6 ‐ 10

Creativity Develop your own mobile apps! Creativity Develop your own mobile apps! All Mostly C Learn Python and Java coding C Learn Python and Java coding Make your ideas a technological reality! Make your ideas a technological reality! A Service Use app technology to solve problems for local NGOs A Some Transport Make your way to and from First Code Academy, Wan Chai S Transport Make your way to and from First Code Academy, Wan Chai S

How does technology solve We are looking for passionate, driven students who aspire to become entrepreneurs in the technology world. problems in daily lives? If you would like to bring your ideas to reality, read on! Students will not only learn app‐ Module A: Mobile Apps Development development hands‐on, but also engage With an emphasis on fundamental computer science concepts and hands‐on development, AppJamming is First Code Academy’s flagship in the design thinking process and solve program for beginner programmers. Build a solid foundation of problems for local non‐profit concepts and theories through technically challenging app organizations. Students then go into a development. Create your own mobile apps and customize them to be "Design thinking is a your own! local NGO to discover needs, launch and market an app to their target users human-centered approach Module B: Programming with Python as the final project. to innovation that draws Python is a modern programming language that is used by major from the designer's toolkit technology companies including Google, Facebook and Twitter. Both a great technical tool as well as an excellent beginner‐friendly language, The First Code Academy staff are to integrate the needs of Python is a great first syntax based language to pick up. Learn how to trained by alumni of the Stanford people, the possibilities of draw with code, and build your own adventure game! d.school (the Hasso Plattner Institute of technology, and the Module C: Jamming JavaScript Design), where the Design Thinking requirements for business Sometimes described as the language of the Internet, Javascript is methodology has been taught to everywhere; from server side, back‐end to front end interactions, the success." — Tim Brown, professionals of various industries. language is powerful and ever‐evolving. Discover the wonders of this president and CEO of IDEO language and create a series of web games! 03 AUSTRIA 04 BERLIN & KRAKOW Stubai Glacier Two amazing cities Snow Skiing & Ice Fun One cultural & historical adventure

Friday 30th Sept ‐ Sunday 9th Oct Thursday 29th Sept– Friday 7th Oct $21,000 Who? All students $23,100 Who? All Students J. Czirok & J. Koszary Number of students: 12 ‐ 24 M. Weston & E. McAskie Number of students: 24 ‐ 30

Activity Learn to Ski at one of the largest year‐round ski areas in Europe, Creativity Experience culture, architecture and history the Stubai Glacier offers runs to suit all abilities. C Mostly C Suitable for beginners and more advanced skiers Activity Swim and slide at ‘Tropical Islands’, Europe’s Après‐ski includes: Sledging, Ice skating, Curling, All A largest indoor Waterpark Some A Swimming and Ten‐pin bowling. Transport Plane, Overnight sleeper train, Coach, Foot S Transport Plane, coach, gondola, cable car and chairlifts! S

Bring History to life by visiting Berlin, Germany's vibrant capital city and beautiful One of the largest year‐round ski areas in Europe, the Stubai Glacier offers runs to suit all abilities. As Krakow in Poland. These two cities offer great opportunities for historical and most of the skiing is above 2300m, this is one of the most snow‐sure resorts in Europe and offers a cultural exploration. You can gain an informed insight into the impact of some of spectacular setting, surrounded by high mountains. The facilities are excellent, including the efficient History’s darkest events while gaining knowledge useful for IGCSE and IB History lift‐system and there is even a terrain park, which snowboarders will love! courses. Visit Auschwitz‐Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration camp and see for yourself where the horrors of the Holocaust took place. Stand at Checkpoint The trip is a great opportunity for students to practice their German, experience a new environment, a Charlie, where the US and Soviet Union ‘faced off’ during the Cold War and sit in an different culture, have fun, make new friends, get fit and enjoy professional ski instruction in small original nuclear bomb shelter from the Cold War era. groups of similar abilities from beginners to the more advanced skiers. Après‐ski activities include sledging, ice skating and an evening of curling, as well as indoor and outdoor swimming at the local This trip should elicit emotion and provoke thought but it won’t be too serious for water park and 10 pin bowling. Snowy action and adventure are the main attractions of this CAS Week some fun not to be had. We would like you to see that Germany and Poland are trip. more than their involvement in WW2 and the Cold War so our itinerary has been customised to include time for indulgence and entertainment! You can experience The six day ski adventure includes 5 hours daily professional tuition in English, ski equipment hire the glitz and glamour of the ‘Las Vegas of Berlin’, at an evening show of extravagant including helmets, ski lift passes, 7 days accommodation and meals, après‐ski activities, coach transfers acrobatics at The Palast and visit Krakow’s medieval Wawel Castle and magical Salt from the airport and around the resort, and insurance. Mine; an underground metropolis and UNESCO World Heritage Site. For more details about this trip please visit our website https://goo.gl/aEAEqi A trip to Berlin and Krakow will bring many of History’s major events to life but will also be current and fun. We’ll walk through lively streets, stop for exciting experiences, shopping and wonderful food! 05 BHUTAN 06 BMX Happiness IS a place Olympic’s Newest Sport Discover, learn, create With HK National Athletes

Thursday 29th Sept ‐ Friday 7th Oct Monday 3rd ‐ Friday 7th October $27,500 Who? All students $4,500 Who? All students R. Paraschivescu Number of students: 12 ‐30 Staff TBD Number of students: 6 ‐ 80

Creativity Taking photos of Bhutan and creating a calendar Some C Activity A comprehensive insight into BMX Sport Activity Trekking and biking On track skills C Mostly A Safety equipment Service Selling the calendar to raise money for charity Mental preparation All A Nutrition and sustainability Some Transport Plane, bus, bike, by foot S Transport You must make your own way to the HKJC International BMX Park in Kwai Chung every day S Do you want to visit a place that looks nothing like anywhere you have ever been before? Do you want to see the Himalayas in its pure state? Do you want to see ubiquitous monasteries and majestic dzongs (fortresses),snow‐peaked mountains and rich forests? This 5 day intensive training course is Exploring Bhutan is an opportunity to discover a nation who are proud of and have retained their cultural specifically designed by professional BMX identity. It is a place like no other and visiting it feels like stepping into a magical vortex frozen in time. racing athletes to provide a comprehensive This will enhance the sense of adventure, mystery, and intrigue of a trip to this unique country. Discover the unique architecture and the history of this kingdom where Buddhism is a way of life. Try the cuisine, admire insight into this exciting Olympic sport. This the national costume, enjoy the hospitality. program caters to students of ALL abilities Climb to Tiger’s Nest: nothing beats the sight of a monastery hanging on a precipitous cliff at 10,240 so no experience is necessary. feet. The trail winds through pine forests, past ancient Buddhist shrines adorned with endless lines of prayer The coaching team is made up of current flags. Smiling pilgrims and stunning landscape views accompany every step. and ex professional BMX and Off Road We will all take pictures, select the best ones and create a calendar which we will sell after CAS week. The cycling sport athletes. profits will go to a charity that we chose together, combining Creativity and Service. Bhutan is famous for measuring its growth and development using a concept of Gross Happiness. Discover more about it. Come to Bhutan! The practical (on track) skills will be taught with safety as a first priority. Students will learn techniques in a specific order that allows them to develop skills both quickly and safely. In the classroom coaches will cover everything from correct safety equipment and fitment, racing lines, anatomy of a BMX bike, to human biomechanics, mentally preparing for competition, nutrition and athlete sustainability. 07 Boxing 08 CALIFORNIA WILD USA A High level trek through Yosemite National Park

Monday 3rd ‐ Friday 7th October Thurs 29th Sept – Sunday 9th October $4,000 Who? All Students $19,500 Who? All students L. O’Leary Number of students: 10 ‐ 20 C. Taylor Number of students: 10 ‐ 30

Activity Speed Activity Trekking over three major peaks Skill C Camping C Strength Backpacking Stamina All A Mostly A Strategy R&R Two days in San Francisco Transport Air, coach and most of all on foot! S Transport You will need to make your own way to DEF Boxing in Sheung Wan S

This trip is an adventurous trek through Yosemite National Park and proof that California isn’t just about Disney and shopping! We’ll fly into San Francisco and then travel to Yosemite where Manny Pacquiao? Mohammed Ali? Nicola Adams? Rocky? Ever wondered what it wold be like to get we’ll set off on a wild and remote trek for 6 days across the three big peaks over 8000 ft. The in a ring and box? This week‐long intensive introductory course is perfect for anybody who is trek will finish with an ascent of Half Dome mountain using the chain path, one of the most interested in learning about, and trying, orthodox boxing. We will train at DEF Boxing Gym, home to famous and dramatic peaks in the world. This trip is an adventurous and challenging hike on Rex Tso ‐ Hong Kong's first professional boxer and current WBC AMCO Asia Continental super rocky ground and past waterfalls and lakes. flyweight champion, ranked 5th globally. Accommodation in the national park will be in tents and students will be required to carry a During the week, professional trainers will lead you through technique, basic boxing skills, rucksack. All equipment and food including sleeping bags, stoves, cooking gear and backpacks strategies, rules, scoring and styles. We will watch videos of famous fights and fighters and look at the difference between amateur and professional competition. The trainers will help you to develop the will be provided. fitness and conditioning necessary to apply all of this in the ring. Safe sparring trainers is optional. At the end of the trek we’ll enjoy a pizza lunch and then travel back to San Francisco. We’ll spend two days in the city looking at the famous sites such as the Golden Gate Bridge and we All kit (gloves, wraps, skipping ropes & water bottle) and equipment is included –just bring yourselves and the willingness to box. might even reward ourselves with some shopping! 09 CAMBODIA 10 CAPE TOWN Changing lives in Cambodia Extreme Africa Explore Siem Reap and work with children Shark Cage Diving & Safari

Saturday 1st ‐ Friday 7th October Thurs 29th Sept‐ Sat 8th October $11,000 Who? All students $25,000 Who? All students M. Paciello & K. Griffiths Number of students: 20 ‐ 30 M. Brooks & D.Worrall Number of students: 20 ‐ 35

Creativity Explore the spectacular ancient sites of Angkor Wat. Creativity African Cooking or African Painting Cook a Cambodian meal Some Mostly Watch the exciting Phare Circus C Activity Shark Cage Diving C See local artisans at work Service Working with Cambodian children on Arts & Crafts projects A Service Support Orphanage in Local Township Some A Visit an orphanage in Siem Reap Spend 2 days in a local school teaching English Mostly S Transport Plane, bus, boat, truck, cable car & foot! Some S Transport Direct flight and short bus rides

This is a busy and exciting CAS week in which you will have opportunities to visit the spectacular world heritage sites of Angkor Wat and the temples of Bayon and Ta Phrom Cape Town is a beautiful city on the south eastern coast of South Africa. We will visit of Tomb Raider fame, experience the local cuisine and the vibrant night markets of historic places related to it’s most famous citizen, Nelson Mandela. We will experience Siem Reap as well as giving back to the community through a service project at a local 360o views from a revolving cable car and then have fantastic views across the city from school. the World‐famous Table Mountain. A jam‐packed itinerary includes a day at the temples of Siem Reap from sunrise to sunset, a morning cooking and eating (!) a 3 course Cambodian meal and an afternoon’s There will be a safari game drive where we hope to see the BIG 5 and more – rhinoceros, boat ride visiting the floating village on the lake of Kompong Phluk. Visits will also be lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo and leopards in their natural environment. We also made to The War Museum where you will have the chance to speak to war veterans. will go shark cage diving and get an up‐close experience with Great White Sharks. If that This will be followed by a trip to artisans’ workshops to see local craftsmen at work. wasn’t enough we will also go whale‐watching in Hermanus Bay The main focus of the week is the two days devoted to working with children in a Siem Reap school. We will design sessions to develop the children’s English language along We will also go on a township tour and visit a local orphanage –your job will be to try and with playing games with them and working on art and crafts projects. We will also be involved with a renovation project at the school. For those students who took part in improve living conditions in the orphanage and planning the exact details of our time the trip last year they felt that the time spent at the local school was the highlight of there will be a project for us to work on together, before departure. their week. DATES WILL BE CONFIRMED ONCE FLIGHTS CAN BE BOOKED In the evenings we will visit a variety of restaurants and one evening will watch the famous Phare Circus which features breath‐taking dance and acrobatics. There will be occasions too to explore the night markets for souvenir shopping. All in all this trip promises to be a rewarding and dynamic CAS experience that is both culturally stimulating and highly rewarding.

As we return to Hong Kong on Thursday night, students will be in school on Friday for a shortened day. They will watch the Y8 Scottish Opera, Drama, Dance and Rock School performances as well as have time to edit photos and reflect on a wonderful week. 11 CHENGDU 12 CHIANG RAI Panda Conservation Tantalising Thailand Meet China’s iconic symbol Mesmerising Maekok

Sunday 2nd ‐ Friday 7th October Saturday 1st ‐ Friday 7th October $14,900 Who? All students $9,500 Who? All students Staff TBD Number of students: 12 ‐ 24 L. Stein & J. Loebig Number of students: 25 ‐ 40

Service Three days at a Panda Conservation Centre Creativity Learn Thai cooking Feeding pandas and monitoring their diet Umbrella painting with local experts Cleaning and maintaining Panda living space C Activity Cycling Some C Observing Panda behaviour to contribute to ongoing research work Rafting R&R Chengdu city tour A Hiking Some A Visit to the Leshan Buddha Ride elephants across the Golden Triangle All S Service Volunteer and leave a lasting legacy at a local school. Some S Transport Plane, bus and by foot Transport Plane, bus , river raft, long boat and elephant!

Donate your time to adorable, endangered Giant Pandas by The Maekok River Village Resort is a stunning 4 star property located 3 hours north of Chiang Mai, helping staff at a Panda Conservation Centre in Sichuan. situated on the banks of the Maekok River and flanked by mountains on one side and vast rice fields on the other. Exuding rural Thai charm, this will be our home during our memorable week. You will spend three days working directly with Pandas at a The resort offers a host of activities including biking, hiking conservation centre near Chengdu. This will involve you and climbing. Improve your communication and team feeding and monitoring the diet of Pandas. You will get hands building through raft building and high ropes courses. on experience of cleaning and maintaining the living space of the Panda and your observations will contribute to ongoing Come away with cultural skills, honed by local research at the Centre. artisans. Thai cooking and umbrella painting classes are offered on site. You can sample the delights of Sichuan cuisine and practice your Putonghua. The week will end with a tour of the area Experience a bit of Thai adventure, rafting down the around Chengdu including a visit to the World’s largest stone Maekok River to an elephant camp. Buddha statue at Leshan. Leave a lasting positive impression on the Thaton community by teaching English to local children and/or doing a local community improvement project.

This trip offers an array of enticing activities, which is certain to appeal to everyone. Experience tantalizing Thailand and the marvelous Maekok River! 13 CROATIA 14 Dance Around The World Discover Croatia Without leaving HK! An action packed week in the majestic land of Croatia 5 days –5 dance styles

Thursday 29th Sept – Saturday 8th Oct Monday 3rd ‐ Friday 7th October $19,950 Who? All students $1,500 Who? All students G. Thornton Number of students: 12 ‐ 30 D. Yang Number of students: 10 –20

Creativity Photo competition throughout the trip Creativity Learn various dances , e.g. Irish dance, Asian dances . Exploring historical buildings and fortresses Activity 5 days’ dynamic dancing course Experiencing traditional meals and regional specialties Mostly C Some Service The opportunity to perform for various Activity Rock Climbing and Trekking at the island of Hvar C occasions in and outside school Snorkelling at the island of Brac Mostly A White water rafting and zip lining in the Cetina River Mostly A Transport Based at Biking on Uglijan buses will run to their usual schedule Some S Hiking along the enchanted trails of Plitvice Lakes S Horse Riding at the Plitvice lakes national park Transport Plane, ferry, bike, and horseback Dance is coming to STC CAS week 2016. Croatia is a land where the mystical remains of the Roman empire and the magical beauty of nature cross paths. Blessed with a We will learn and explore various dances from all wealth of natural riches; Croatia has an extraordinary island‐ over the world including Irish dance and different speckled coastline, along with plenty of pristine waters for sailing, Asian dance styles canoeing and diving, or just enjoying the mild Mediterranean climate. This remarkable land is home to several UNESCO World No experience is needed. As long as you enjoy music Heritage sites, including the Diocletian palace and the Plitvice and dancing and want to have fun, then please come Lakes park. Croatia truly is a spectacular place to explore. and join us.

“Beautiful” is long mundane. “Breath‐taking,” somewhat cliché. Boys and girls are all welcome. “Compelling,” on the other hand might do the natural phenomenon of Plitvice National Park semantic justice. The professional dance teacher will come to teach us During your hike, soak up dazzling landscapes of the network of 16 the fun, dynamic and beautiful dances. azure lakes, tumbling waterfalls and forested mountains. You could also learn about the naturally formed travertine dams, and make sure to keep your eyes peeled for brown bear and lynx prowling through the woodlands. We will island hop our way through some of the islands in Croatia dotted with medieval villages and blanketed in lush vegetation. This CAS week would give you the opportunity to witness and explore the treasures of Croatia through many exciting activities such as zip‐lining, snorkelling, rock climbing, horse riding and much more! Be ready to have a taste of great blend of culture, tradition and outdoor fun. For a draft itinerary click here. 15 Drama Fun! 16 FIJI Creative Workshop Highlands Adventure Three languages, one fun performance South Pacific service & adventure

Monday 3rd ‐ Friday 7th October Friday 30th Sept ‐ Friday 7th Oct $1,800 Who? All students $23,000 Who? All students C. Chung Number of students: 10‐30 M. Astill Number of students: 12 ‐ 24

Creativity Perform a magnificent tri‐lingual drama Creativity: Participating in local cultural activities. “Who Stole My Rainbow?” All Activity 2 hour trek over sand dunes, Some A five day school‐based drama workshop C Kayaking, swimming and snorkeling. C Training in the use of body language, trust games, play reading and Service: Two days in the highlands building, and planning village analysis, observation and imagination exercises, stage design, A activities whilst living with a local family. Some A rehearsals and performance. Cooking local dishes to share with the community Transport On the school site S in Nadi. Mostly S School buses will run to their usual schedule Transport: Plane, 4 wheel drive, kayak, boat.

Have you experienced Welcome to this drama workshop which will be held at Sha Tin College. This is a once in a lifetime South Pacific island experience. using THREE languages in Excellent opportunity for participants to have an experience of using the ONE play? You might well THREE most popular languages commonly spoken in Hong Kong ‐ Spend a week fully immersed in Fijian culture, working and playing alongside wonder how such a thing , English, and Putonghua ‐ demonstrating three different local Fijians. We will stay in the Nausori highlands in a remote village, can possibly work! Come cultures in this play. sleeping for a couple of nights in local homestays and spending our day to this drama workshop helping construct a local school. In the evenings we will participate in local and you will indeed have A thirty minutes tri‐lingual drama ‐‐ “Who Stole Our Rainbow?” The cultural entertainment. the experience of using the story is about a world of a depletion of resources; the earth is polluted THREE important and the climate becomes extreme. Under the stormy icy century, Then we’ll move on to travel across the coastal vistas, hiking over the languages spoken in Hong heating supplies are limited; families need to search for fire to get Sigatoka sand dunes, relax on beaches, chill with beach volleyball and soak Kong ‐ Cantonese, English warmth. Whilst on the other side of our world, some live under the up the sun whilst kayaking. and Putonghua ‐ which will severe sun, they are trying to survive with restricted clean water. Can be used to demonstrate people change the destiny by going green and protect the Earth? After island hopping, visiting white sandy beaches, and swimming and three different in this play. Through this storyline, multiculturalism is experienced and explored. snorkeling off the Viti Levu coast, we’ll enjoy some hot springs and mud baths. The workshop is suitable for all students, regardless of the language background. Finally in the town of Nadi we will learn how to cook Fijian dishes to serve to others in the community, before saying goodbye to our hosts and boarding our plane back to HK.

As we return to Hong Kong on Thursday night, students will be in school on Friday for a shortened day. They will watch the Y8 Scottish Opera, Drama, Dance and Rock School performances as well as have time to edit photos and reflect on a wonderful week. 17 Global Feast 18 Golf in Sai Kung Culinary Extravaganza! Golf and conservation Cook your way around the World Kau Sai Chau island

Monday 3rd ‐ Friday 7th October Monday 3rd ‐ Friday 7th October $1,200 Who? All students $3,000 Who? All students J. Letters Number of students: 12 ‐ 44 R. Overens Number of students: 10 ‐30 Max

Creativity Learning new techniques in the kitchen All Activity Lesson from golf professional on the driving range and on the course. to create dishes from around the world C C Service Look at a help with some environmental and A green‐keeping work. Mostly A Transport Based in STC, school buses will run according to their usual schedule Using local public transport for trips out of school S Transport Students make their own way to and from Sai Kung Some S ferry pier each day. Ferry to KSC included in the price.

This activity is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a week developing your golfing skills in Learn to create taste sensations the beautiful and peaceful surroundings of Kau Sai Chau, Sai Kung. The lessons are ideal from around the World forcompletebeginners,orthosewhohavehitafewballsatthedrivingrangeor existing players who want to improve their game. You can take advantage of expert Activities include visits to international restaurants, tuition from the professional coaches before going out on the golf course to practise watching chefs in action and planning and the skills you have developed. The cost will be around $3000. This will cover the golf preparing your own gastronomic feasts. Every day tuition, use of clubs and ferry transport. you will be given the opportunity to make and sample the flavours, aromas and diverse delights of exotic cuisine. Who knows, you could be the next We will also have a break on one day to look at the conservation work going on at Kau Jamie Oliver, Madhur Jaffrey or Kylie Kwong! Sai Chau. This involves looking at the mangrove planting, water desalination and management & wild boar management etc. 19 Hike The Wilson 20 HOKKAIDO Sha Tau Kok to Stanley Adventure Japan On foot! All‐Adventurous Niseko

Monday 3rd ‐ Friday 7th October Sat 1st Oct –Sat 8th Oct $0 Who? All students $22,000 Who? All students Staff TBD Number of students: 12‐30 Staff TBD Number of students: 12 ‐ 24

Activity Hiking 78km in 5 days is a tough physical challenge Creativity Survival para‐cord making Some C Play Taiko drums C Activity See below All A Service Help local farmers prepare for Winter Mostly A Transport MTR, Local buses and on foot. You will provide your own packed lunch each day S Transport Plane, bus, bike and on foot Some S

The Wilson Trail's route lies almost entirely within the park system. Indeed, along its entire 78 This is an amazing opportunity to explore the beauty and culture of Japan in kilometres, only 15 kilometres run through non‐park countryside or other areas. an adventurous setting. The stunning mountainous region of Hokkaido and In all, the Wilson Trail traverses eight of the Country Parks. Taking the trail in reverse, to begin the Niseko will be your personal adventure playground for this wonderful trip. journey we explore some abandoned villages and the trail climbs into the majestic Pat Sin Leng Country Park. In the central , the Wilson Trail heads south through Tai Mo Shan Country Park and Highlights include: Shing Mun Country Park. Then come the three parks named Kam Shan, Lion Rock and . On , we hike from Quarry Bay through Tai Tam Country Park over The Twins and down to • Hiking Mount Yotei Stanley for a well‐deserved celebratory lunch together. After 78km, the sense of achievement in walking • Biking forest trails and towns from the mainland to the South of Hong Kong Island will be great! • Kayaking on Lake Toya • White water rafting Each of the Country Parks the Wilson Trail traverses has its individual character and appeal ‐ offering, as • Kendo one proceeds from north to south, changing settings with much of interest. • Taiko drums • Visiting Volcanic Museum • Japanese cultural activities • Sushi making with the local community • Ice Cream Making • BBQ and cooking 21 Hong Kong Service 22 Hong Kong Service David Exodus Kindergarten Jockey Club Sarah Roe Work with young children Support children with specific learning needs

Monday 3rd ‐ Friday 7th October Monday 3rd ‐ Friday 7th October $0 Who? This year’s Year 11 $0 Who? This year’s Year 11 C. Imeson Number of students: 1 ‐ 2 C. Imeson Number of students: 2 ‐ 4

Service See below C Service See below C Transport There is no cost for this trip apart from personal travel costs. Transport There is no cost for this trip apart from personal travel costs. You will make your own way to and from DEK. A You will make your own way to and from JCSR. A All S All S

This promises to be a hugely exciting and worthwhile activity and should appeal to This promises to be a hugely exciting anybody considering a career in Education. and worthwhile activity and should appeal to anybody considering a The activities you will be career in Education. taking part in include: • Helping students with The activities you will be taking part in classroom‐based include: activities.  Helping students with classroom‐ • Helping with the based activities. production of resources.  Helping with the production of • Interacting with students resources. during breaks.  Interacting with students during breaks. 23 Hong Kong Service 24 Hong Kong Service Sha Tin Junior School SPCA Support students in primary school Work with animals

Monday 3rd ‐ Friday 7th October Monday 3rd ‐ Friday 7th October $0 Who? This year’s Year 11 $0 Who? This year’s Year 11 C. Imeson Number of students: 2 ‐ 12 C. Imeson Number of students: 1 ‐ 2

Service See below C Service See below C Transport There is no cost for this trip apart from personal travel costs. Transport There is no cost for this trip apart from personal travel costs. Sha Tin College School buses will run to their usual schedule A You will make your own way to and from the SPCA A All S All S

The SPCA –Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals works with vulnerable animals in Hong Kong. This promises to be a hugely exciting and worthwhile activity and should appeal to This promises to be a hugely exciting and anybody considering a career in Education. worthwhile activity and should appeal to anybody considering a career working The activities you will be taking part in with animals. include: The activities you will be taking part in • Helping students with classroom‐based include: activities. • Helping care for the animals at the • Helping with the production of SPCA. resources. • Helping with paperwork and other • Interacting with students during tasks breaks. Be warned that you will get very dirty and tired doing this activity

You must be at least 16 years old to do this activity 25 Horse Riding School 26 Ice Is Nice Heaven is horses! Blades of Glory Riding and stable management Figure skating & ice hockey lessons Monday 3rd ‐ Friday 7th October Monday 3rd ‐ Friday 7th October Who? All students but would $3,900 $2,200 Who? All students suit beginners Number of students: 12‐30 E. McIntyre Number of students: 12‐30 Staff TBD

Activity Spend a challenging, but enjoyable week learning to ride and care for Activity Lessons in figure skating beautiful and amazing horses! C Lessons in ice hockey skills and strategy C All A Practice and create routines and play games All A Transport Make your own way every day, to and from the Tuen Mun Public Riding School S Transport Provide your own transport to and from the venue every day S

In 2008, Hong Kong hosted the Equestrian events in the This activity is for Year 9 to 12 students who are interested in learning how to ice‐skate or improving Olympic Games and since 2009 young riders from more than their ice‐skating skills. This could include figure skating and or ice hockey. 17 schools have competed in the Hong Kong Equestrian Federation Inter‐School Challenge. Teams from Sha Tin College We will have lessons and practicing time from Monday to Friday (Oct. 7th to 11th), from 10:00am to have participated since the competition began. 2:00pm.

Now it’s your chance to get involved by signing up for the CAS The venue is yet to be decided according to the number of participants but most likely to be either at Week Equestrian Challenge! Tuen Mun Public Riding School is Festival Walk, Tong or Mega Box, Kowloon Bay. Estimate cost will be around HK$2,200. home to more than 60 wonderful horses and ponies and during our week there, you will receive expert instruction and learn how to mount, walk and trot correctly. Your new found skills will be put to the test on the final day when we will have Mounted Games with rosettes to be won. We can then all enjoy a well‐earned pizza lunch!

As well as having two daily lessons in the saddle, you will also learn how to groom your horse or pony, tack up properly and be taught how these lovely animals should be cared for. There will be daily quizzes and opportunities to have plenty of hands‐ on experience. Who knows? You might turn out to be a future member of the Sha Tin Equestrian team or even a budding Olympic champion!

Any surplus funds will be donated to Riding for the Disabled. 27 Jewellery Making 28 KRABI Silversmithery Rock‐climbing Silversmithery in Sheung Wan Scale the heights in Thailand

Monday 3rd ‐ Friday 7th October Friday 30th Sept ‐ Friday 7th Oct $5,000 Who? All students $12,500 Who? All students Staff TBD Number of students: 5 ‐ 12 M. Morris Number of students: 8 ‐ 15

Activity Rock climbing Bouldering Creativity Work with copper to practice metalworking All Abseiling C Use silver to create your own bespoke jewellery C Deep water soloing Develop skills in silversmithery such as soldering, filing & polishing A Service Awareness raising about the Thai‐Tanium bolt Mostly A replacement project that supports the employment Transport Students must make their own way to Hatton Studios of local climbing guides Some in Sheung Wan every day. S S Transport Plane, boat and rockface You will need to bring two pairs of climbing shoes

Based in the heart of Sheung Wan, This CAS trip is aimed at the experienced climber or for any students prepared to commit to acquiring the Hong Kong, Hatton Studios offers necessary climbing experience between now and courses to learn the art of fine October 2014. This could be experience gained through jewellery‐making and design. the weekly climbing group at Sha Tin College. The accommodation, food and instruction will be Students will spend the week provided by the Basecamp Tonsai organization learning skills such as saw piercing, (http://www.basecamptonsai.com/index.html) who are soldering, filing, and polishing very experienced at working with school groups. During the course of the week there will be the opportunity to techniques. The $5,000 cost covers improve your top roping and lead climbing skills and try tuition and the cost of copper and Deep Water Soloing (DWS). silver. Students will develop their skills using copper and progress to The outline itinerary is as follows : Friday 30th Sept Depart HK Thailand's south is a beach‐lover's paradise, create their own silver jewellery. Saturday 1sth October Top Roping and Krabi is one of its most popular Sunday 2ndh October Top roping destinations. This seaside province in the h • Students spend a week in a Monday 3rd October Deep Water Soloing Andaman Sea boasts stunning beaches and Tuesday 4th October Bouldering and rest day some of the best rock climbing in Southeast creative space. Wednesday 5th October Lead Climbing Asia. The unique limestone rock formations • Learn how to make jewellery. Thursday 6th October Lead Climbing that sit near the sea draw experienced • Develop creativity and other Friday 7th October –Depart Thailand for HK climbers from around the world. skills. 29 LAOS 30 LONDON School Building Creative School‐building service project Theatre, Art & History Tour

Friday 30th Sept ‐ Friday 7th Oct Friday 30th Sept ‐ Friday 7th Oct max $14,000 Who? All students $25,000 Who? All students Staff TBD Number of students: 12‐30 M. Wilson & A. Gibbons Number of students: 20 ‐ 24

Activity Swim in the beautiful Tad Sae Waterfall pools Creativity Experience the best of London’s culture through: Soft trek to and through local hill‐tribe villages World class theatre shows Zipline through the lush rainforest C Art galleries Mostly C Kayak down the Mekong river Some Museums Service A two day school‐based building project A Create your own magic at ‘Harry Potter World’ Some A A visit to the Laos bear sanctuary Activity Trekking through the gardens and parks of historical London Mostly Transport Plane, bus, and by foot! S Battling the crowds at London’s renowned markets S Transport Plane, train, bus, boat, tube & foot. Rising at dawn to feed the Monks of Luang Prabang; purchasing souvenirs from local hilltribes; teaching and maybe even learning from local schoolchildren as you build and refurbish their school… Soak up everything that London, the world’s capital of culture, has to offer. This trip will take you on a whistle stop tour through London’s most iconic attractions. Laos is the country nearest to HKG not served by a direct flight. It is just 790 miles from Sha Tin, but it is arguably SE Asia’s most remote and least discovered country. This CAS Week will give you the chance to Expect to gaze upon some of the most famous pieces of art ever created at the Tate Modern and explore the rugged beauty, Buddhist culture, wonderful cuisine and kind hospitality of Northern Laos in a National Portrait Gallery. Expect to witness Shakespeare’s original theatre in its birth place‐ The Globe number of ways. Theatre. Expect to create your own magic at ‘Harry Potter World’. Expect to be entertained at some of the best theatre and shows the world has to offer at the renowned ‘West End’. Expect to be spoilt for The highlight of the Week is the two day Service Project. You will be involved in refurbishing or rebuilding choice at the best markets and shopping centres such as Brick Lane and Westfield. Expect to be blown classrooms; installing water supplies or building dormitory accommodation for students. You will stay in away by museums that will teach you more than you ever knew about the world around you like the the village you are serving and get to know the families and children your work is helping. In the months Natural History Museum and Science Museum. Expect to stroll leisurely through and taste the fresh air running up to the CAS Week, you will be expected to lead fundraising activities and you will discuss and of London’s Hyde Park and Hampton Court. Expect to have the option of visiting a top tier University decide what you want to spend your funds on too. such as Imperial College, London School of Economics and King’s College.

You will also be active, trying things out such as hiking, ziplining and river kayaking. Through supporting Expect to be amazed by London. local schoolchildren, wildlife sanctuaries and businesses, you will also leave your own mark on Laos. Once numbers have been finalised for this trip, you will be invited to collaborate upon the final itinerary for this incredible experience. In short, whatever you want to do, we can do it. 31 Mad About Sport 32 MADRID HK Football Club Learn with the best Sports focused week Real Madrid Soccer School

Monday 3rd ‐ Friday 7th October Friday 30th Sep ‐ Friday 7th Oct $3,350 Who? All students $19,000 Who? This year’s Years 8, 9 & 10 J. Barton Number of students: 20 ‐ 30 L. Ta & C. Ortega Number of students: 18 ‐ 24

Activity Coaching and games in a wide variety of sports, such as squash, tennis, Activity Train with Real Madrid Coaches at the club’s training ground! golf, hockey, football, and ten pin bowling. C 6 x 2 hour training sessions C Plus a casual swim. Play matches against local school sides All A Watch a Real Madrid fixture Mostly A Service Take a day excursion with Real Madrid Fundacion Transport Students make their own way to and from the venue S Transport Plane, bus and foot Some S

Whether you like football or just sports in general, this is an opportunity for you to train Love sport? Or want to gain more passion for it? at one of the most respected football clubs in the world –Real Madrid!

A week of immersion can lead to a lifetime of love... and health. Madrid are one of only three clubs never to have been relegated from top flight Spanish football and the only team to win the European Cup and Champions League an astounding 10 times. This CAS trip is Although a range of sports are proposed, our focus is planned to be small ball sports with availible for year 9 –11 students and to both boys and girls of all abilities. qualified squash, tennis and golf coaches (simulator coaching likely) signed up. You will be training with Real Madrid coaches at the Valdebebas Sports Complex (Real Madrid’s Training You will receive intensive instruction in a range of sports with opportunities to simply play ground). There will be a maximum of 6 of these 2 hour training sessions. We will also be playing a and enjoy other sports (eg 10 pin bowling) in Asia's premier club venue, the Hong Kong minimum of 2 matches agaisnt other similar ability teams. You will also get a behind the scenes tour of the Santiago Bernabeau. If our dates match we will also watch a live Spanish football match! Football Club. The week will culminate in a multisport tournament. Besides football there will also be an opportunity to tour the city of Madrid. Price around $3350 including a substantial lunch and a snack (shoe hire costs around an The lively, bustling capital city of Spain has many cultural highlights and wonderful cuisine to explore. additional $350 if you haven’t got plain white or light brown soled indoor shoes). 33 MOROCCO 34 Mountain Biking Cultural Exchange Explore HK on wheels Imperial cultural heritage Try Hong Kong’s fastest growing sport

10pm Wed 27th Sept ‐ Sun 9th October Monday 3rd ‐ Friday 7th October $20,999 Who? This year’s Year 9, 10 & 11 $4,100 Who? All students M. Khalfaoui Number of students: 20 ‐ 40 Staff TBD Number of students: 12‐30

Activity Learn to mountain bike –Hong Kong’s fastest growing sport Activity Swim in the Atlantic Ocean Trail ride, jump obstacles Discover the Sahara Desert C Gain confidence and proficiency C Explore the Atlas Mountains Explore and discover trails all over HK Breakthrough the Souks of Medieval Marrakech Some A Learn basic bike maintainence All A Service Local school cultural exchange project Set camp and BBQ your dinner on an overnight trail expedition A visit to the Crocs Farm Some Transport Bicycle! Transport Plane, Coach and Camels! S S

This adventure offers an intriguing combination of beauty and contrasts in scenery and cultures. Admire ancient ruins and amazing architecture as you explore Souks, Museums, Mosques and Mountain Biking is Hong Kong’s fastest growing participation sport. Find out Mausoleums on this captivating journey. why! You will start on day one by achieving the Bikeability Level 1 qualification in cycling proficiency. After two days building skills and confidence, you will Highlights: end the week with a two night trail biking expedition, complete with camping • Lose yourself in the Souks of medieval Marrakech out and BBQ dinner! • Visit the impressive Hassan II Mosque • Swim in the Atlantic Ocean Learning from your mistakes is one way to start but as with any sport involving • Explore the Atlas mountains high speed and balance, it's much better to be told where you’re about to go • Discover the Sahara Desert wrong in the first place. Having an instructor ensures a focus on your safety and developing the right skills to a good standard. We take training back to the Experience Morocco’s highlights in style whilst staying in some of the most luxurious hotels in the absolute basics of bike riding starting with a proven framework of balance country. This fantastic trip is for 11/12 days in 5* hotels accommodation. skills taught by experienced & qualified MTB instructors.

Meeting at 10pm on Wednesday 29th September to depart, this price icludes return flights, Private Not every trail in HK is geared up for beginners. So we make sure we take you coach and guide. All inclusive buffets on full board. to areas suitably challenging but not overly intimidating in terms of your personal skills development.

Lessons using hired bikes and equipment is also a great way to get a taste of Hong Kong’s fastest growing outdoors activity. Students will have both Full Suspension models and Hardtail bikes in a variety of sizes, plus body armor available to them. 35 NEW YORK 36 NEW ZEALAND Creativity South Island Experience the Big Apple Action and Adventure

Thursday 29th Sept –Friday 7th Oct Friday 30th Sept – Sunday 9th Oct $20,000 Who? All students $28,000 Who? All students R. Cottam Number of students 20 ‐ 30 E. Shields, R. George Number of students: 12 ‐ 36

Creativity Broadway Shows, Art galleries, Architecture Activity Experience the world’s most exciting jet boat ride NBC TV studio tour, Empire State Building Mostly Rock climbing C Food tours around neighborhood's of NYC C Riding a Luge Activity NBA preseason game or Yankees baseball game Hiking Mostly A Walk the famous high‐line and Brooklyn Bridge Some A Camping and much more… Madison Square Gardens,. Service Choose an environmental service project Some Transport Bus, Subway, Boat and feet! S Transport Plane, Bus and the ship, MV Wanderer S

Start spreading the news…..we’re leaving today! New Zealand has been described as ‘Godzone’ and this 8 day trip will show you Home to some of the most famous sports teams (Knicks, Yankees), movie stars, TV shows, movie sets – all the reasons why. From its people and its way of life through to its it’s the city that has everything; a metropolis where dreams are made of! beaches and scenic beauty; you will be amazed at this country.

See Manhattan from low to high, through their iconic buildings; head up the Empire State building at We will fly into Auckland ‘the City of Sails’, New Zealand’s largest and most dynamic city. We will take dusk, take the ferry over to the statue of liberty, go to top of the Rockefeller and take part in our own TV you straight to Queenstown ‐ the adrenaline capital of the world for all of your action activities. No trip show at the NBC studios tour. to this region is complete without a trip to Milford Sound where you will stay overnight on the MV Milford Wanderer. Finally, a short trip from Queenstown to Wanaka where you will meet with other Practice your vocals at one of the shows on Broadway and eat our through the boroughs of this foody Kiwis in a laid back environment and get in some fantastic hiking and camping. We then return to city. Or join in at the all American singing diner! Auckland to get a taste of the largest Pacific city. We will stay beachside, then do a high ropes course in a pine forest, before shopping, dining and returning home. Mesmerise the art at the MOMA then compare it to the bright lights of Times Square and savour a thought for those who risked their lives at the moving Ground Zero memorial. Throughout the trip you will get to know and love New Zealand’s friendly and laid‐back culture and beautiful countryside. You will be challenged mentally and physically, stepping outside your comfort Just a flavour of what we will be doing on this epic trip to New York City! So much more….. zone to meet new friends, exchange cultures, work together in different situations and importantly... We will be staying in a hotel in 4* Mid‐town Manhattan so close to all the popular shopping districts – have a LOT of fun! (price includes meals.) 37 NORTH KOREA & BEIJING 38 Photography Communist CAS Develop DSLR skills An Experience Like No Other! School based with daily excursions

Wed 28th Sept ‐ Fri 7th October Monday 3rd ‐ Friday 7th October $23,900 Who? All students $3,500 Who? All students P. Zhou and A. Service Number of students: 20 ‐24 B. Hagan Number of students: 10 –20

Creativity Create the delights of North Korean Cooking Experience architecture, culture and history Mostly Creativity Learn to control your DSLR camera All See DPRK propaganda C Use photography to creatively explore and C Activity Walk the Great Wall Some showcase the space and city around you Service Local school Cultural Exchange Project A Transport Based at Sha Tin College A Some School buses will run according to their usual schedule Transport By Air, Bus and over‐night sleeper Train S Trips around Hong Kong will use public transport S

The greatest possible adventure, the trip of a lifetime… until you have been it is difficult to tell just how mind –blowing wonderful it all is. See the workings of one of the last “Totalitarian States” in existence Do you have a DSLR camera... but always have it on automatic setting? and follow the Doctrine of Marxism Leninism and the Cult of Kim Jong Un for 7 days. How about the light reader and ISO? This CAS Week you can learn about camera This is a jam‐packed itinerary which brings History Alive and will include 2 days of sight‐seeing in China’s Do you want to learn what manual settings like TV controls and how to use them, whilst exploring capital Beijing exploring it’s Culture and Antiquities. This will include a unique walk on the Great Wall of and AV are and how to use them? Hong Kong and having loads of FUN! China at Mutianyu which can be seen from the Moon, before embarking to Pyong Yang the capital of the AND have FUN learning all these skills and more?! Democratic Peoples’ Republic of Korea. If yes then this is the course for you A professional outside photographer will teach you all of the above whilst giving you time to COURSE CONTENT COURSE STRUCTURE You will be staying in the finest hotels that the DPRK has to offer which will involve the traditional way of absorb the information and practice the skills learnt. During the week you’ll have the sleeping on mattresses on a heated floor, you will get the chance to taste and create the delights of • Camera controls and how to use them opportunity to build a portfolio of work; some of North Korean cooking and the traditional bibimbap. You will experience DPRK propaganda with visits to • Exposure which will be displayed in and around school. the Arch of Triumph, the Mansudae Grand Monument, Kim Il Sung Square, the Juche Tower and ride on • ISO the Pyong Yang equivalent of the MTR. You will also visit the De‐Militarised Zone and look over the • Shutter Speed This is a comprehensive course designed to give border to see South Korea. You will also visit a local school to meet students and teachers and to • Aperture students a thorough understanding of their participate in lessons. You will return to Beijing in comfort, travelling on an overnight sleeper train. • Focus settings cameras and the fundamental principles of • Light Metering photography In your time there “You will not succumb to indoctrination and brain‐washing”. • White balance Instead, sign up and relish this once in a lifetime adventure. • Studio sessions in the mornings filled with activities, games & quizzes! • Followed by mini field trips out and about in Hong Kong in the afternoons to consolidate skills learnt. • Assembling portfolio • Compiling exhibition 39 Pottery 40 PUERTO GALERA Ceramic Art Adventure Get fired up about clay The jungle, sea & sky are waiting

Monday 3rd ‐ Friday 7th October Sunday 2nd – Saturday 8th October $3,500 Who? All students $10,500 Who? All students Staff TBD Number of students: 12‐30 A. Dickson Number of students: 10 ‐ 24

Activity Zip‐line across the sky, above the jungle Creativity Learn pottery skills All Quad‐bike to the jungle paintball station in search of zombies Create pieces by hand C C Sailing on the crystal blue ocean Take the first steps to mastery of the Potters Wheel Soft‐hike to swim under stunning waterfalls Mostly Produce three pieces of pottery artwork A A Great accommodation, food and evening activities Transport Students are responsible for making their own way to and from Service A one day school‐based, building/teaching project the studio and for their own lunch. Some S Transport Plane, coach and boat S

If you like to get creative with your hands, why not take part in CAS Week’s With a stunning background of tropical jungles, cascading waterfalls and crystal blue Ceramic Arts Program, where you learn how to make beautiful pieces of pottery. sea, this week of adventure in Puerto Galera will be a trip to remember for ever.

Based at the El Galleon resort, each day will be a new adventure with highly qualified Course Outline: By the end of the week, you will produce instructors and guides to lead you through a wide range of amazing experiences. 3 pieces of pottery artwork: From sailing in the warm, blue waters around the coast to hiking through the jungle 1. Gain basic knowledge of ceramics across rope, sky bridges to discover the stunning Tukuran Falls; mountain top golf to materials (clay and glaze) • 4 inch thrown pot snorkelling over the beautiful corals that can boast a wider variety of marine life than • 4‐5 inch hand built functional pot The Great Barrier Reef; quad‐biking in the jungle in search of zombies at the paintball 2. Practical studies of clay work and • 6 inch sculpture in ceramics. station to discovering hidden villages. There will also be a visit to the Verde Island creation of a set of ceramics artwork in Elementary school to meet, teach and learn with local students whose school functional and sculptural pottery The studio is in ‐ right down the hill experiences are totally different from anything you will find in Hong Kong. from school, so it’s easy to get to! 3. Basic knowledge on 3D form and texture With great food and accommodation right next to the beach, this week of “Amazing effects in ceramics Adventure” will stay with you for ever. Fully inclusive, anticipated cost will be HK$10,500 for the week. 4. Educational support in artistic idea and technique development in pottery making. 41 PUERTO GALERA 42 Rock School SCUBA Diving Join the band! Scubalicious PADI Accreditation Work with music industry professionals

$11,750 & up Sunday 2nd – Saturday 8th October Monday 3rd ‐ Friday 7th October depending on the course taken Who? All students $3,600 Who? All students A. Dickson Number of students: 12 ‐ 36 Staff TBD Number of students: 5 ‐ 18

Creativity Express yourself through ROCK and learn about Activity SCUBA dive with turtles, seahorses, dolphins and more Band dynamics All Learn with some of the best instructors in the world C Songwriting C Courses to suit every level of diving experience Mostly Performance Great accommodation, food and evening activities A Music History A Service A one day school‐based, building/teaching project Perform your own song and cover versions in a Friday concert Transport Plane, coach and boat Some S Transport Based at STC S School buses will run to their usual schedule

On this amazing trip you can learn to SCUBA dive or extend your SCUBA skills in the crystal clear waters of idyllic Puerto Galera in the Philippines. Want to play in a band? Interested in trying out guitar or bass? SCUBA diving takes place in a protected, marine national park where it is common to see everything Always wanted to play the drums but never from turtles to sea horses with amazing coral canyons and ancient wrecks. Puerto Galera offers some of the best scuba diving in all of Asia and can boast a wider variety of marine life than The Great Barrier had the time or opportunity? Are you a Reef. Courses are run by Asia Divers, one of the most reputable and highly qualified teams of diving budding vocalist who needs a backing band? instructors in S.E. Asia using first class equipment and with an impeccable safety record. Whether it is your first time diving or you want to become an advanced diver, a wide range of courses are available. RockSchool caters for students of all ages and abilities, from Extension courses include Nitrox, night diving, wreck diving and many more; whatever you choose, you complete beginners, to seasoned pros. will have an amazing time. During the week we will: perform as a band, record a song in our new studio and put on a gig in front of a live audience. With great food and accommodation right next to the beach at the El Galleon resort and great evening Students will develop the musicianship and performance activities, this will be a trip to remember for a long time. Prices will vary according to which one of the skills to play live and develop aural skills by analysing how many diving courses you take or whether you are fully qualified and want to spend the week diving for the professionals create their songs. fun and to extend your experience. Guide prices (fully inclusive for the week): HK$12,600 for full PADI Open Water (beginners) course, HK$11,750 for PADI Advanced Open Water course. The culmination is a live CAS Week Gig on Friday where the bands will perform their own compositions and covers. The emphasis is very much about having plenty of fun, performing great music in a range of styles and making some noise! Previous RockSchool participants have gone on to perform at the Young Musicians Festival, school fair, Year 11 and 13 Leavers Ball, gigs and Hong Kong‐wide competitions such as Battle of the Bands. 43 Sailing 44 SEATTLE Hebe Haven Experience Action Single or Double Handed / Keel Boat In the Pacific Northwest

Monday 3rd ‐ Friday 7th October Thurs 29th Sept –Sat 8th October $4,500 Who? All students $25,500 Who? All students R. Atkinson Number of students: 12 ‐ 64 R. Wong, S. Hansen & T. Flynn Number of students: 12 ‐ 26

Creativity Walk in the footsteps of Nirvana & Jim Hendrix Activity Discover how to rig, launch, crew and helm a dinghy or keel boat. Activity Kayaking and camping on the Puget Sound Some Learn points of sail Whale watching C Learn how to sail in different conditions and wind directions C Forest hiking & snowshoe glacier hiking Mostly Lots of teamwork All Indoor Skydiving A Boat management skills A Service Working with the Washington Forest Service Compete and race against your team mates in your first regatta! Future Planning University Visit Some S S Transport Plane, bus, ferry, by foot and kayak! Transport You will be required to transport yourself to the activity each day. Immerse yourself in the rugged outdoors of the Pacific Northwest while also enjoying the unique highlights that the “Emerald City”. We will explore the bustling waterfront area, home to Pike’s Market and its famous flying fish. Next we will embark on one day exploration of the wonders of Mt. Rainier, with its wonderful wildlife, winding hiking trails, and we will snowshoe through the After the fantastic success of CAS sailing 2015 at Hebe Haven Yacht Club, Sai Kung we will be glacial ice fields at the top of the mountain. The next step of our adventure is a 3 day/2 night kayaking trip on Puget Sound, offering a similar experience for students in 2016. Hebe Haven can offer us 3 possible sailing options where we w ill follow the whales’ traditional migration route, with the hopes of seeing these gentle giants in their natural habitat. We will camp on one of the many islands in the San Juan Island and learn about the amazing wildlife that thrive in the region. leading to certification with a range of professional watersports organizations, an excellent opportunity for all students to have a really fun positive experience out on the water, gain some Once we are back to the city, we will spend a day walking in the footsteps of Jimi Hendrix and Nirvana, both former Seattleites, at brilliant new skills and become officially qualified, another plus for the future cv. If you have sailed the Experience Music Museum. This museum offers a wealth of interactive activities and displays featuring groups and singers dinghies before and have a level 1 or 2 you can also use this course to advance to the next level. since the dawn of Rock N’ Roll. The Space Needle is next to the museum and we will ride the elevator to the top, where we will be rewarded with a stunning 360 view of not only the Olympic Mountains, but also the Cascade Mountains and the Puget Sound. One of our final days will be a day of flight; we will go to Ifly and learn about the science behind wind tunnels while learning how Judging by feedback from 2015 CAS sailing participants it was a great experience and it is a pleasure to to do indoor skydiving. The afternoon will include a trip to the Boeing factory and a visit to the Museum of Flight. be able to offer the activity again. The activity will be operated by Hebe Haven’s own experienced sailing instructors, buoyancy aids are provided and safety is a priority. You will also receive a catered Our service activity will be done in conjunction with the Washington State Forest Service. We will spend a day, assisting the lunch each day and a SLAM sailing rash top and gloves, sailing logbook and HKSF certificates. knowledgeable local rangers with helping to maintain the beautiful hiking trails and facilities of the Cascade Mountains. In addition to the service element, the rangers will teach us about the geography and wildlife of the land.

36 Places: Single handed dinghies are for 1‐2 people, 1 main sail, everyone gets to helm The Pacific Northwest offers a wide variety of fresh seafood and locally sourced fruits and veggies. We will be trying some classic 18 Places: Double handed dinghies are for 3‐4 people, 1 main sail + Jib, everyone gets to crew & helm Seattle restaurants, like the Athenian Seafood Restaurant, which was featured in the film Sleepless in Seattle. We will also try our 10 Places: Keel boat up to 5 people per boat, much bigger boat with a cabin, many sails, winches, you hand at cooking our own dinner one night with fresh seafood and produce bought at the famous Pike’s Market. If you are looking will all get to crew and helm. for action, creativity and service, come and enjoy the wonders of the Pacific Northwest. 45 SRI LANKA 46 Teaching English Culture & wildlife Improving Mandarin Explore this Indian Ocean jewel Teach English in a local school

Saturday 1st –Friday 7th October Monday 3rd ‐ Friday 7th October Travel & lunch only $13,500 Who? All students $0 Who? All students M. Ducie & B. Pravin Number of students: 20‐30 E. Qi Number of students: 5‐12

Activity Close encounter with elephants at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Safari at Minneriya National Park watching animals in the wild Service One half day at STC to plan and prepare lesson activities Hike to world renowned Ajantha Caves Frescoes C Four and a half days in a local school, teaching students C Visit Galle Fort, World Heritage Site Some Plenty of other local sights and cultural visits A A Service A visit to the local orphanage in Colombo Some S Transport You will need to travel daily to the school All S Transport Plane, bus, by foot and on elephant!

Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon), a tiny island nation south of India in the Indian Ocean, is a rugged land of rainforest, diverse wildlife and endless beaches. It’s famed for its ancient Buddhist Fancy teaching English to local children? ruins, including the 5th‐century citadel Sigiriya, with its palace and frescoes, and the sacred If so, this activity is for you! city of Anuradhapura. Its flavourful cuisine reflects its history as a maritime hub and cultural melting pot. Enjoy the opportunity to teach English to secondary school children in the New This CAS week will give the opportunity to explore the rugged beauty, Sri Lankan culture, Territories. The activity is suitable for wonderful cuisine and kind hospitality of Sri Lanka. those aspiring to become teachers and/or those who wish to give something back to Service will include visiting a local orphanage in Colombo. Action will include visiting an the local community. Elephant orphanage, a one of a kind safari tour watching animals in their natural habitat and visiting several amazing sites such as Ajantha Caves, Galle Fort, a world heritage site. Other unique activities include visiting a turtle hatchery and immersing yourselves with Sri Lankan You'll get plenty of time to prepare your culture in spots like Kalutara, Ambalangoda, Balapitiya and Kosgoda. lessons and teach in teams. The activity is Truly a one of a kind experience. highly rewarding and provides many opportunities to meet and work with local children.

You may also have the opportunity to improve your Mandarin ability by joining their Chinese classes and activities. 47 THAILAND MEDICAL WEEK 48 The Amazing Race Interested in a Medical career? Teamwork & tenacity Achieve Wilderness First Aid Certification Anywhere & everywhere in Hong Kong!

st th $425 Saturday 1 – Saturday 8 October plus approx. $300 on an octopus Monday 3rd ‐ Friday 7th October $16,950 Who? This year’s Years 10 & 11 card for the week Who? This year’s Years 9, 10 & 11 Staff TBD Number of students: 12 ‐ 36 J. Parry Number of students: 200 Max

Service Achieve the Wilderness First Aid qualification in an intensive course Creativity Definitely! Lots Wound care, First aid, CPR, Emergency medical response C Activity A lot! C Conduct simple health checks in local clinics Service A little bit Teach preventative health and awareness A Lots A

Transport Plane, bus and on foot All S Transport Every possible type available! Some S

Days begin early in the village as the locals get up to take advantage of This activity will take place all over Hong Kong. The students will work in teams, have to figure out the cool morning air, and you will likely rise to the sound of the clues, take part in challenges, make their way around HK on public transport and possibly make fools morning gong calling the monks and villagers to the morning alms of themselves! It is a competition resulting in a winning team at the end of the week. Teams strive to ritual. After breakfast, the program will begin with a trip to a local arrive first at "pit stops" at the end of each leg of the race to avoid coming last, which carries a health care facility where your group will learn about how health care disadvantage for the following leg. The clues in each activity point the teams to the next destination or functions in the developing world, and experienced staff members will direct them to perform a task, either together or by a single member. facilitate discussion. The students will hopefully find this an immensely fun week but also mentally and physically Through this course, our expert medical staff will provide you with the challenging which will improve many skills but particularly leadership and team work. Although the information you need to develop your skills on wound care, first aid, students will be travelling all over Hong Kong they will be monitored by teachers who will be meeting CPR, and emergency medical response. Time will be split between them at checkpoints throughout the day. classroom lectures, group discussions, and hands‐on simulations to make sure each student understands the protocols and can capably perform them. This will incorporate training on how to assess medical situations, determine appropriate medical response in an emergency, provide basic first aid and CPR, and care for wounds.

Work with Thai medical professionals and volunteers who are Thailand’s village health outreach, and teach remote villages preventative health and awareness.

In the evening, relax at the base and meet the RPCH students, help them with their homework, join the nightly pick‐up soccer game or play music in the band room. 49 Tokyo 50 Tree Planting Cultural Tour Green Service Hakone and Tokyo Sow the seeds of cleaner air

Sunday 2nd ‐ Friday 7th October Monday 3rd ‐ Friday 7th October $17,700 Who? All students $1,010 Who? All students M. Chiu & YM. Chen Number of students: maximum 36 N. Tewari Number of students: 12 ‐ 24

Activity Planting trees will be physically demanding and dirty work Creativity Making Jam and Sushi activity Mostly C Short hike every morning to the Ark Eden Project C Anime Museum,National Museum of Emerging Science Service Plant a legacy of environmental hope for our future Some Visiting Akihibara for Otaku culture, electronics and games, Some A Team building exercises A Earthquake experience, Harajuku Park, Yakuta experience in Asakusa Activity Soft hike around the Hakone countryside S Transport Ferry and on foot! Mostly S Transport Cathay flight, coach, cable car and pirate ship

Tokyo is Japan’s bustling capital, which mixes the ultramodern and the traditional, from neon‐lit Ark Eden's Forests of Lantau skyscrapers and anime shops to cherry trees and temples. We will be focusing mostly on creativity on this trip. We will be head first to the countryside and stay in a traditional Ryoken accommodation, in Project is reforesting areas that Hakone. Hakone is famous for its onsen and it’s location to Mount Fuji. In Hakone, we will be taking have been devastated by fires and part in a DIY Jam activity, then ride in a cable car on the Hakone Ropeway, hoping to see some fantastic soil erosion. This year alone Ark views of Mount Fuji. We will be hiking back and walking through various trails back to the town. Eden Foundation planted 1,400 native Hong Kong saplings and In Tokyo, we will be staying in Shinagawa and take in the sights and sounds of the city. We have planned have established their own native a mix of activities. Our activities include visiting an Anime Museum and a visit to Akihibara to look at Otaku culture, and eat in a themed restaurant there. We will also be learning how to make sushi and tree nursery for next year's tree also eat the creations that we make. Finally a must is to visit Tokyo’s tallest tower, the Sky Tower to planting season. Day Team Building Activity get great views of the city and its surroundings. You will spend each morning on Monday Fear of image Other visits include a trip to a fire station, where we actually take part in an earthquake simulation, and Lantau Island, planting trees. Each 2 truths and 1 lie there is a visit to the National Museum of Emerging Science where you can take part in the electronic afternoon will be spent participating The Classification Game exhibits. We will be taking part in the ‘Yakuta experience’, wearing traditional Japanese clothes and Sustainability walking around in the Asakusa temple area. Finally, there is some free time in Shinjuku! in a range of different team building activities. Tuesday Back to back drawing The shifting paradigms We will meet each day at the Central Pier. You will need to bring Wednesday The integrity challenge your own lunch and have enough Building trust activity money on your Octopus for the Thursday The keys to motivation ferry to and from Lantau. Friday The GOAPE activity 51 Ukulele Making 52 VENICE Build an instrument STC Choir On Tour Learn the craft and skills to make music Perform in Venice

Monday 3rd ‐ Friday 7th October Sunday 2nd – Sunday 9th October $4,500 Who? All students $19,500 Who? All students Staff TBD Number of students: 2 ‐ 12 J. Travers Number of students: 24 ‐ 36

Creativity Design and build your own ukulele! All Creativity Develop choral singing skills through regular C rehearsals, concerts and workshops All C Sing in some of Europe’s most majestic venues A with stunning church acoustics A Transport This activity is based at STC Experience Venetian art, culture and history School buses will run to their usual schedule S Explore the city’s famed canals and bridges S Transport Plane, coach, vaporetto and gondola This course will be led by Mr Kelvin Cheng a professionally qualified luthier, based locally in Fo Tan. The cost of the course includes tuition and all the necessary As you cross the lagoon, you will never forget the first time you glimpse the materials and equipment to build your first musical instrument. magnificent domes, towers and rooftops of Venice. This is your chance to We will be working with sapele wood, very much like mahogany to ensure that the final instrument perform in Italy’s famous, wonderful, impossible, beautiful Floating City. produces an excellent musical tone. The more technical and challenging elements of instrument making will have been prepared for you: the neck will be roughly shaped ready for you to add your The Music Department is proud to present our Choir Tour to Venice. The tour offers singers the distinctive design and the sides of the instrument already bent in to shape. opportunity to perform three concerts in inspiring venues across the city, creating memories that will last a lifetime. During the week you will transform your basic kit in to a finished instrument. You will be able to use a range of basic tools required for musical instrument making with confidence, efficiency, and with due Soak up the sights and sounds of Venice as you explore famous landmarks including St Mark’s Basilica, regard to health and safety. This process will introduce you to the following instrument making skills: the Grand Canal and the Rialto Bridge. Cross the lagoon to the island of Murano where you’ll see • An overview of ukulele making traditional glassblowing in action. A thrilling trip to Gardaland theme park means that there are • Operation of various hand tools and woodworking machines activities for everyone to enjoy. • A step‐by‐step guide to ukulele production • Surface finishing and Setup In preparation for our tour, singers will take part in regular rehearsals, will participate in the STC Spring These skills will enable students to develop their abilities with the following equipment: Concert and attend workshops from ESF staff and visiting choral professionals. • Band saws, drills, saws, planes, chisels, clamps, jigs, spindle sanders, flat sanders, dremel routers, sanding blocks, files and full scale technical plans.

Is this the right course for me? Enthusiasm as opposed to expertise is what is required. There will be plenty of opportunity to practice the operations on prepared material before committing to your instrument. Kelvin will be there to support you throughout the process. If you require further information please see Mr Morris or have a look at Kelvin Cheng’s website at http://www.luthier.hk/ 53 VIETNAM 54 Wellness Week Cycling & Service Connect body & mind Hanoi, the Hills & Halong Bay Do the things that make you happy

Thursday 29th Sept –Friday 7th Oct $1500 Monday 3rd ‐ Friday 7th October $11,900 Who? All students Transport and food not included Who? 10‐12 Number of students: 12‐30 C. Wong Number of students: 10‐40

Activity Swim in the beautiful Halong Bay Creativity Healthy eating and cooking Some Soft trek to and through local hill‐tribe villages C Activity Daily Yoga practice and try AcroYoga C Cycle through lush rainforest Some Hike through Hong Kong’s countryside All Service A two day school‐based building project A Cycle A Mostly Transport Plane, bus, bicycle, junk and by foot! S Transport Get around by foot, bike and public transport. S

The opportunity to improve the lives of others and enhance education experiences in impoverished areas is an incredible Do the things that make you happy without leaving the shores of Hong Kong. privilege, and is guaranteed to be a life‐changing experience. You Discover some hidden places. will come back from Vietnam with new friends, incredible Marvel at the stunning landscape. Challenge your body and your mind. memories and as more mature, socially aware global citizens. The value of the trip will reach into many parts of your lives, and This CAS week will encourage you to explore certain aspects of wellbeing: awareness and connection the cross‐cultural relationships developed will be a source of to the natural environment through hiking through Hong Kong’s unique countryside; awareness and happiness and inspiration for many years to come.. connection to one’s body through a daily yoga practice; healthy eating and cooking under the guidance of a professional chef and fun on two (or four!) wheels with some cycling. There is also a chance to Day 1Tour Hanoi and take a Vietnamese lesson sample some AcroYoga in a yoga studio in Central for those of you who still have energy left. Day 2Trek through Ngoc Son Ngo Luong nature reserve to a remote village that will be home for the next few days This promises to be a exciting and meaningful CAS week, well‐suited for those who are wanting some Day 3 Undertake a local service project. You will be able to different forms of physical challenge and to develop a deeper connection between body and mind. discuss the nature of this project with community leaders in the preparation for your trip. Fundraising for this part of CAS Week will be an important Service element pre‐ departure. You will stay locally and play games with local people, truly becoming part of the village community. Day 4Local Service Project Day 5 Local Service Project Day 6 Cruise into Halong Bay on a private junk. Enjoy the day kayaking, swimming and exploring before staying overnight on the junk Day 7 Visit floating markets and cycle through beautiful landscapes Day 8Return to Hanoi and depart for HKG 55 Wet & Wild! 56 咏春拳 Watersports in Sai Kung Wing Chun Kuen 5 days, 5 watersports, 1 amazing time! Chinese Kung Fu

Monday 3rd ‐ Friday 7th October Monday 3rd ‐ Friday 7th October $3,800 Who? All students $2,000 Who? All students Staff TBD Number of students: 12 ‐ 60 Staff TBD Number of students: 5 ‐ 20

Activity Wake boarding Activity Work with Master Yeung to learn and develop a range of Kayaking C skills in Wing Chun Kuen C Surfiung SUP ‐ Stand Up Paddling Mostly A All A Dragon Boating Service Ocean and beach clean‐up Some S Transport You must make your way to and from Tuen Mun S Transport You must make your way to and from the Blue Sky Sports Club in Sai Kung Wing Chun Kuen is a world‐wide Chinese martial art which is also a form of self‐defense Are you a proficient swimmer, keen to experience a wide range of different utilising both striking and grappling. In this activity, students will be able to learn the sporting activities in a short range of time? Wet & Wild! is for you. basic striking steps and how to do fitness exercises through Wing Chun Kuen.

Possible Itinerary The international Wing Chun Kuen instructor, Yeung Wai Kun, will design a set of You will work in groups of up maneuvers which will allow students to perform Wing Chun at the end of the course. Monday Surfing Also, students will have an assignment on Wing Chun Kuen at the end of the course. to 15, and rotate through the Certificates will be also issued to all participants and the best performing students. Tuesday Kayaking same activities on different Wednesday Stand Up Paddling days depending on the The teacher, Master Yeung, is a highly qualified exponent and teacher of Wing Chun Thursday Wake Boarding numbers who sign up. Kuen and a judge of international competitions. The course will, along with the physical Friday Dragon Boat & SUP Regatta skills, include some information about the history and philosophical beliefs associated with Wing Chun. 57 Y12 Student Leaders 58 Y12 Student Leaders Year 7 Camp Year 8 Scottish Opera Create a wonderful Y7 camp experience Year 8 Scottish Opera

Monday 3rd ‐ Friday 7th October Monday 3rd ‐ Friday 7th October $0 Who? This year’s Year 11 $0 Who? This year’s Year 11 A. Marshall Number of students: 16 N. Nicholson Number of students: 10‐20

Creativity There are several roles you can chose from: Media Technician Creativity Lead team building, reflection and bonding activities Some Stage & Technical Theatre Technician Mostly C Activity Participate and support the full Camp activity program C Cast & Orchestra Rehearsal Support Service Support the work of Oceanic and the Y7 team Some Publicity Help Year 7 students enjoy their Camp A A Service Support and lead Year 8 students Transport This activity is based at STC Mostly Transport Coach, foot, abseiling rope and rope climb! Mostly S S School buses will run to their usual schedule

We are delighted to be welcoming back Scottish Opera to come and work with the whole of Year 8 for Year 7 CAS Week will be a 5 day program including a 4 CAS Week 2016. All the Year 8 students will be working with the Scottish Opera team of artistes (opera day 3 night residential experience which offers a singers and musicians, stage managers and digital media technicians) to produce a cross‐curricular diverse range of fantastic, stimulating, fun activities. expressive arts project based on two short operas. As Y12 student leaders, you will have a jam‐packed, Year 12 students will play a vital role in various creative week that will become one of your life‐long memories and experiences! leadership capacities each day. They are selected by the Year 7 CAS Week team on the basis of their Media Technicians –here you can work with the Scottish Opera media specialist and create live digital enthusiasm, commitment and skills. Only those who projections that happen during each opera. You get to work with a range of software, including Q‐Lab will be in Year 12 next year are eligible for these posts. (industry theatre lighting, visual and sound cue‐ing software).

We hope to see you there! Stage and Technical Theatre Technicians –you can work with the company stage manager with lighting plots, cues, sound, props, buying of materials and making of props.

Cast or Orchestra Rehearsal Support –you can work directly with the casts in their rehearsals, learning their moves and songs, getting the students costumed. If you play a musical instrument, you can join the orchestra to play the live orchestral scores to accompany each opera.

Publicity –here you can work on daily filming footage of the rehearsals to circulate around the community, photography and video work, and you also work toward creating the digital program that projects to the audience before each performance.

All Year 12 Student Leaders help with daily administration duties and the all important task of “Front of House” support for the several shows that take place at the end of the week. You will be expected to stay on Thursday night for the only evening performance of the week.