Austria 2019

28th March 2019Mr S Appleby

Austria 2019

A group of 22 students from Court Fields School were very fortunate to travel to Austria during February half term and enjoy fabulous skiing. We left school on Friday with a long journey ahead but with lots of excitement and anticipation on board! We travelled through the night and on Saturday started to see the fantastic mountains and loads of snow on our journey.
By Saturday evening, we pulled into the drive of the Alte Post, which was our home for the following week. It was all very welcoming and friendly.
The next day was our first day of skiing, we skied the Stubai Glacier. There were quite a few nervous people but once everyone got started the nerves went really quickly. The snow was absolutely fantastic during the whole week and the sun was shining every day! During the evenings we did lots of different activities including ice skating, swimming and a pizza evening, finishing on the last evening with a ski presentation. Lots of medals for the winners were presented by the ski school.
Everyone had a great week and we all couldn’t believe how fast the time had flown! Everywhere the students went, staff were told how amazing all the students had been. The trip was an incredible life experience which all the students and staff will always remember.

Year 10 Oxford University Taster Day

5th May 2016Mr N Jenkins

A report from Toby Jones:

The Oxford trip was very informative as the people there were very helpful and open. The tour was great in that we got a good understanding of Uni life and how Oxford works generally. We got to hear an organ play in Exeter College and it had a great sound.

Exeter College

Then after we had lunch in the Hall we had a sort of Easter hunt, except with the Colleges that make up Oxford University, not chocolate bunnies. Shortly after that we had an enlightening lecture about magnetic fields, the history of our own magnetic field, it’s possible future and finally about other planet’s magnetic fields. All in all it was a great, informative trip.

Walking Challenges

12th May 2015Mr M Dickson

At Court Fields we offer students a range of walking challenges and outdoor pursuits opportunities.  We believe that these challenges help to develop resilience, perseverance as well as developing fitness and a love of the great outdoors.

Yr7 Blackdown challengeOvernight camping experience on the Blackdown hills.
Yr7 Activity camp during the last week of the summer term.
Yr8/9 Exmoor challengeTraining days leading up to the 16 mile competition which takes place during the first weekend in May.
Yr9 Dartmoor challengeMay
Yr7-9 North Wales residential – Mountains and minesResidential trip to an outdoor centre in North Wales.  Climb a mountain in the Snowdonia national park and explore an underground cave system in a disused slate mine.October/November
Yr8-9 Activities week
Yr10 Ten Tors 35 mile teamTraining throughout the year leading to the challenge in May.  Potential team members need to demonstrate walking experience and a high level of commitment to take part.

 

 

 

 

 

Summer activities July 2014

26th April 2014Mr M Dickson

The summer activities brochures have now been issued to Yr8 and Yr9.  If you were not in the assembly on 25/4/14 you can get a brochure from reception or the finance office.  The finance office will be accepting your booking forms and deposits from Monday 28/4/14 via the post box in reception.

This year we have a a great range of activities for you to participate in including; Photography, London Musicals, Street Art, Cooking, Gardening, Design Technology, Rock Guitar, Coasteering, Rock Climbing, Fishing, Canoeing, BMX racing, Mountain Biking, Caving, Wakeboarding, Gothic Adventures, Surfing, Local Walks, Golf, Equestrian, Dartmoor Camp, Multi Sports, Skateboarding and the Ardeche Adventure.

If you have any questions please contact Mr Dickson or the Finance office.

Snowdonia trip part two (underground)

17th November 2013Mr N Jenkins
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After our successful ascent of Tryfan, the group returned to the base for hot chocolate and another delicious meal of sausage casserole prepared by Mrs Robertson. Everyone enjoyed an impromptu musical performance led by Chris and Casey that made us forget our aching knees! Unsurprisingly, everyone went to bed quite a lot earlier!

The next day we headed off to Rhiw Bach mine. Year 7 students Starr and Becky continue the tale…

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Snowdonia trip part one (overground)

17th November 2013Mr N Jenkins
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The Outdoor Club has just returned from the annual Snowdonia trip. This year we were based in the Ysgol Latymer Centre, at the end of the remote Penmacho valley, with nothing but the distant popping roar of the cars on the World Rally Championship night stage in the hills above the Centre for company on the first evening. Replete with Mrs Robertson’s delicious chilli, the students entertained themselves with board games and popcorn before settling down for the night.

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Geography department Sicily tour: April 2013

7th April 2013Mr N Jenkins

The Geography department have returned from a brilliant trip to Sicily with a group of 31 GCSE geography students (and a couple of history infiltrators)

Etna

On the first day we set out from our base in Giardini Naxos to make the journey up Mt Etna in 4 wheel drive vehicles. Unfortunately the summit area was inaccessible due to heavy snow but we continued on foot to a point where we could see a small eruption in progress. A bitter wind encouraged us to turn back to the Rifugio Sapienza for a hot chocolate. Once fortified, the party split into two groups to investigate the Silvestri craters.

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