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Academic Year 2023/2024
Annual Trip Overview
Below you will find a list of trips that we would normally plan throughout the year. We have listed those that are already being organised so that you can plan/budget accordingly. Details of trips will be added to ParentPay when details are confirmed and a text sent to you advising a letter has been added to Letters & Information – Alvechurch Middle School. Please ensure that should you have any financial concerns regarding trip payments, please reach out to our finance team who will assist you confidentially. Please also explore Alvechurch Grammar School Trust – A local charitable trust supporting local children (alvechurchgst.org.uk) as they are also able to provide financial support for all extra curricular costs through parent application. Please visit site for further details and make a note of the application deadlines.
Note to all parent/carer’s regarding trip payments: We would like to make it clear we ask for monetary contribution for all day trips which is entirely voluntary. There is no obligation for you to submit payment for any trips that take place during the school day; however, should we be unable to cover the full cost, insufficient funds may result in the visit being unable to go ahead. If we have already received donations prior to the cancellation of the trip, please be assured that these will be refunded to parents in full. All donations are greatly appreciated and mean that if we can cover the full cost, we will be able to enhance your child’s learning in a way that we believe to be most beneficial. For trips with not enough financial contribution will need to be cancelled, school funds do not extend to enhancement, this are organised in the belief that parents will support our efforts.
Year 5
Lickey Hills Hike (Autumn term 1) approx. cost £5 *Parent Volunteers required details to follow*
Christmas Trip (Autumn term 2 ) approx. cost £15
Think Tank Museum (Spring term 1) approx. cost (£15)
Lakeside Water Course (Summer term 2) approx. cost £25 (tbc)
Year 6
Twycross Zoo (Autumn 1) approx. cost £20
Christmas Trip (Autumn 2) approx. cost £15
Year 7
Christmas Trip (Autumn 2) cost £18
Synagogue Trip (Summer Term) approx. cost £12
Year 8
Christmas Trip (Autumn 2) cost £18
End of Year Hoody & Prom Ticket (Prom prov. date.18.07.24) approx. cost £35
Whole School
Wear a Hat Day ~ 22nd March 2024 (Official date 28th during Easter holidays) Suggested min £2 donation for Brain Tumour Research)
Spring and Summer Term ~ Fortnightly Friday £1.50 PTA Ice Cream Sales
Summer 2024 Activities Week Options (No further details is currently available re activities week other than an idea of activities and costings for your information, to help budget, please note deposits are due each year end of September)
Y5 ~ 3 day non-residential activity Package (8th-10th July 2024 ~ £50 deposit)
Y6 ~ 3 day non-residential activity Package (8th-10th July 2024 ~ £50 deposit)
Y6 ~ 3 day/2nt PGL activity Residential Trip (8th-10th July 2024 ~ £85 deposit)
Y7 ~ 3 day non-residential Package (8th-10th July 2024 ~ £50 deposit)
Y7 ~ 3 day/2nt Outdoor woodland residential experience (8th-10th July 2024 ~ £80 deposit)
Y8 ~ 3 day non-residential activity Package (8th-10th July 2024 ~ £50 deposit)
Y8 ~ 3 day/2nt Outdoor woodland residential experience (8th-10th July 2024 ~ £80 deposit)
Y8 ~ 3 day/2nt London Residential Trip (8th-10th July 2024 ~ £125 deposit)
Worcestershire School Term Dates
Academic Year 2023/2024
**New Year 5 start Tuesday 5th, Year 6, 7 & 8 return Wednesday 6th September**
| Holiday | School closes end of | School re-opens on |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term | Not Applicable | Monday 4 September 2023 * please see note above* |
| Autumn mid term | Friday 27 October 2023 | Monday 6 November 2023 |
| Christmas | Friday 22 December 2023 | Monday 8 January 2024 |
| Spring mid-term | Friday 9 February 2024 | Monday 19 February 2024 |
| Easter | Friday 22 March 2024 | Monday 8 April 2024 |
| Summer mid-term | Friday 24 May 2024 | Monday 3 June 2024 |
| End of summer term | Monday 22 July 2024 | Not Applicable |
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Good Friday | Friday 29 March 2024 |
| Easter Monday | Monday 1 April 2024 |
| May Day | Monday 6 May 2024 |
| Whitsun Bank Holiday | Monday 27 May 2024 |
Teacher Training Days
| 1 2 |
4th September 2023 27th October 2023 |
| 3 | 8th January 2024 |
| 4 | 24th May 2024 |
| 5 | 22nd July 2024 |
Academic Year 2024/2025
| Holiday | School closes end of | School re-opens on |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term | Not Applicable | Monday 2 September 2024 |
| Autumn mid term | Friday 25 October 2024 | Monday 4 November 2024 |
| Christmas | Friday 20 December 2024 | Monday 6 January 2025 |
| Spring mid-term | Friday 14 February 2025 | Monday 24 February 2025 |
| Easter | Friday 11 April 2025 | Monday 28 April 2025 |
| Summer mid-term | Friday 23 May 2025 | Monday 2 June 2025 |
| End of summer term | Monday 21 July 2025 | Not Applicable |
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Good Friday | Friday 18 April 2025 |
| Easter Monday | Monday 21 April 2025 |
| May Day | Monday 5 May 2025 |
| Whitsun Bank Holiday | Monday 26 May 2025 |
Academic Year 2025/2026
| Holiday | School closes end of | School re-opens on |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term | Not Applicable | Monday 1 September 2025 |
| Autumn mid term | Friday 24 October 2025 | Monday 3 November 2025 |
| Christmas | Friday 19 December 2025 | Monday 5 January 2026 |
| Spring mid-term | Friday 13 February 2026 | Monday 23 February 2026 |
| Easter | Friday 27 March 2026 | Monday 13 April 2026 |
| Summer mid-term | Friday 22 May 2026 | Monday 1 June 2026 |
| End of summer term | Monday 20 July 2026 | Not Applicable |
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Good Friday | Friday 3 April 2026 |
| Easter Monday | Monday 6 April 2026 |
| May Day | Monday 4 May 2026 |
| Whitsun Bank Holiday | Monday 25 May 2026 |