Activities Week 2026
Monday 22nd – Friday 26th June 2026
Activities Week is a week that offers a mix of trips and onsite activities, designed to give students a change of pace from their usual school day. Throughout the week, students take part in a range of experiences that promote teamwork, independence and enjoyment, both within school and beyond the classroom. Activities are planned to be inclusive and varied, providing opportunities for learning in a more informal setting while maintaining clear routines and expectations.
Trips
As part of Activities Week, a number of students will take part in organised trips that extend learning beyond the classroom. These trips are designed to complement the on-site programme, offering opportunities for students to explore new environments, participate in practical activities and develop wider skills through shared experiences.
All trips will be fully supervised by Rye College staff, who will attend and support students throughout.
Coach transport to and from Rye College is included for all trips.
Students will be invited to indicate which trip(s) they would like to take part in by completing an online survey, which will be shared with families.
Enrichment Week Trips
Over the week, all students will have the opportunity to go on at least one off-site trip.
Rye College staff will attend and support our students on all trips.
All trips include coach travel to and from Rye College.
Students will be invited to submit which trip(s) they would like to be involved in via the online survey that will be shared with families for completion. Please note Pupil Premium students receive ONE discounted trip - any other trips requested will be charged at the full trip price.
This year the following trips are on offer during Activities Week:
| Monday 22nd June | Tuesday 23rd June | Wednesday 24th June | Wednesday 24th June | Thursday 25th June |
| Action Watersports | Go Ape Bedgebury |
(Boulogne-sur-Mer, France) |
F51 Skatepark | Thorpe Park |
| For Year 7, 8 & 9 | For Year 7 Only | For Year 7 Only | For Year 8 & 9 | For Year 7, 8 & 9 |
| 48 places available | 48 places available | 70 places are available. | 48 places available | 120 places available |
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Costs: £xx per student £xx per student (pupil premium discounted rate) |
Costs: £xx per student £xx per student (pupil premium discounted rate) |
Costs: £xx per student £xx per student (pupil premium discounted rate) |
Costs: £xx per student £xx per student (pupil premium discounted rate) |
Costs: £xx per student £xx per student (pupil premium discounted rate) (Thorpe Park is mostly cashless, so if your child wishes to buy food or drinks from the outlets, they will need a debit card. Alternatively, they can bring a packed lunch.) |
Allocation of Activities Week Trip Places
To ensure fair access for all students, trip places will not be allocated on a first choice or first come basis.
Instead, the allocation process will work as follows:
- Students will be invited to express an interest in one or more trips via an online survey. This allows us to understand preferences but does not guarantee a place on a specific trip.
- We kindly ask that families discuss the trip options with their child/ren before completing the form. This will help ensure that the choices submitted reflect your child’s genuine interests and enthusiasm, and will support a fair allocation of places so that other students also have the opportunity to take part.
- All trip places will be randomly allocated to ensure fairness and prevent advantage based on speed of response or popularity of a particular option.
- The allocation process will be managed to ensure that opportunities are shared as equitably as possible across year groups.
- Support for Pupil Premium students will continue in line with school policy, to promote inclusive access. Please note that, if allocated a place, Pupil Premium students will receive a £25 discount on the cost of the trip.
Due to the number of available places, it will not be possible to allocate a trip place to every student. Where a student is not successful in the random allocation, they will remain in school and take part in the alternative Activities Week provision.
Families will be informed once the allocation process has been completed. While we cannot guarantee that students will be placed on their preferred trip—or allocated a trip place at all—we are committed to a process that is transparent, fair and equitable for everyone involved.
On-site activities
Alongside the trips programme, students will also take part in a range of onsite activities. These sessions are designed to be practical, engaging and varied, giving students the opportunity to work collaboratively, try new activities and enjoy a different style of learning within the school environment.
We regard these days as an important part of your child’s education and, therefore, expect full attendance. Families are asked to follow normal school procedures should an absence be unavoidable.
Non-Uniform Arrangements
Please note that during Activities Week, students are permitted to wear non-school uniform. Clothing should be suitable for a range of activities, and practical footwear is strongly recommended.
Early Finish – Friday 26th June
Please be aware that Friday 26th June will be a half-day, with an early finish for all students.