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 have the opportunity to indicate which trip(s) they are interested in via an online survey, which will be shared with families.
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 | 44 places available | 40 places are available. | 44 places available | 135 places available |
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Costs: £54 per student £29 per student (pupil premium discounted rate) |
Costs: £60 per student £35 per student (pupil premium discounted rate) |
Costs: £90 per student £65 per student (pupil premium discounted rate)
Please note students will need a valid passport to participate in this trip. |
Costs: £45 per student £20 per student (pupil premium discounted rate) |
Costs: £45 per student £20 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.) |
Activities Week Trips Overview Information
The information below outlines what each trip involves and how it supports students’ learning, confidence and personal development.
Action Water Sports – Lydd
A high‑energy day at the water park, combining fun, challenge and teamwork. Students will take part in a range of supervised water‑based activities led by experienced instructors.
Activities include:
- Inflatable fun rides, such as the Slippy Banana and Sofa, towed behind a speedboat
- The Aqua Park inflatable obstacle course, featuring slides, climbing walls and jump stations
- Stand‑up paddleboarding with games and challenges, suitable for all abilities
Full safety briefings are provided, and activities are adapted to ensure inclusivity and enjoyment for all students.
Go Ape – Bedgebury Pinetum
Set in the stunning Bedgebury Pinetum, Go Ape’s Treetop Challenge offers a fun‑filled forest adventure. Students will climb, swing and zip through the trees, taking on a series of aerial crossings that test agility, confidence and teamwork.
The course includes:
- Multiple high‑rope sections
- Exhilarating zip wires with forest views
- Iconic features such as the Tarzan Swing and rope bridges
This trip encourages resilience, problem‑solving and confidence while enjoying the outdoors.
Boulogne & Nausicaá Aquarium (France)
Year 7 students will visit Boulogne‑sur‑Mer, including a trip to the Nausicaá National Sea Centre, one of Europe’s largest aquariums.
The visit is designed to:
- Introduce students to a different culture
- Develop understanding of marine life and environmental sustainability
- Provide opportunities to practise language skills in a real‑world context
Through interactive exhibits and immersive experiences at Nausicaá, students will explore global oceans, conservation challenges and the importance of protecting marine ecosystems, while gaining confidence in using language skills beyond the classroom.
F51 Folkestone – Skate, Scoot & Climb
F51 Folkestone is an exciting, purpose‑built activity venue offering a unique combination of skateboarding, scootering and indoor climbing. Spread across three levels, the facility includes street, flow and bowl areas, featuring the world’s first suspended concrete bowl, alongside dedicated timber floors for street and transition riding.
Students will take part in three instructor‑led sessions, including:
- Scootering
- Skateboarding
- Indoor climbing
Activities are tailored to all ability levels, ensuring students are both challenged and supported in a safe, supervised environment.
Thorpe Park
Students will enjoy a full day at one of the UK’s most popular theme parks, experiencing a wide range of rides and attractions.
Popular rides include:
- Stealth
- SAW – The Ride
- Nemesis Inferno
- The Swarm
- Colossus
- Tidal Wave
- Vortex, Rush and Zodiac
This trip offers a memorable shared experience, supporting friendships and positive end‑of‑year celebration.
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.
The allocation process will work as follows:
- Students will have the opportunity to indicate which trip(s) they are interested in 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.
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 at 12:30pm for all students.