Our Ref: JUE/DMB 28 September 2015
Dear Parent/Guardian
British Film Institute
Wednesday 11 November 2015
A trip has been arranged for year 12 and 13 Film Studies students to the British Film Institute in London on Wednesday 11th November. The purpose of this visit is for students to see how an established film institution functions, as well as attending a lecture about film narrative and a screening of Hitchcock’s ‘Vertigo’. This is a valuable and enjoyable enhancement to their studies at AS and A2 level.Students who have attended this trip in the past, have got a great deal out of the experience
Students will require a packed lunch for this visit as it is an all-day event. Students are reminded that they are responsible for the safe-keeping of valuable items such as money, and mobile devices.
We will travel by coach, leaving Oaklands at 7.30 am in order to arrive at The BFI in time for a 10:30am session. We will return to school at approximately 8pm.
As we are limited in the number of students that we can take, I would like parents to submit an application but not send in any deposit at present. Please return the register of interest slip below as soon as possible in order that we can allocate places as this trip is often over-subscribed. Register of interest slips must be handed in to the Finance Office by Wednesday 7 October 2015. If the activity is oversubscribed, a transparent draw will take place. Notification as to whether your child has a place will be will be communicated by Friday 9 October 2015 by email. The remainder will be put on a reserve list in the order they are drawn from the ballot.
The cost of the trip is £36.50which covers the coach travel and entrance to the BFI, lecture, subsequent study resources and film screening. This payment is due by Friday 16October 2015. As this trip is deemed to be an enhancement to the curriculum, the school normally is unable to offer financial assistance and therefore the full cost of the activity must be borne by yourselves. Payments and accompanying paperwork must be handed in on or before the deadline date outlined to avoid jeopardising your child’s place on the trip/activity. Should your child withdraw from the activity, please be aware if a deposit is required that this will be non-refundable and any further payments can only be refunded if the place can be filled by another student on a waiting list, or if the withdrawal is for an insurable reason. If there are significant changes to the cost of the trip, these may have to be passed on to the student. Be assured that we will try to keep such costs to a minimum.
Any families who are experiencing financial hardship are asked to contact Mrs B Ludlam, Director of Sixth Form Learning, as other support may be available.
We would advise that students do not to take valuables out on school activities, however, should they be taken parents should ensure personal possessions are adequately insured.
It is the parent’s/guardian’s responsibility to update the school should there be any changes to the medical information about their child. Please communicate these to Mrs Brettell, Business Support Manager.
Please complete and return the register of interest form to the Finance Office by Wednesday 7 October 2015.
Yours sincerely
Mrs J. Evans/Mrs S. Whyte
Film and Media Studies
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PLEASE RETURN TO THE FINANCE OFFICE BY WEDNESDAY 7 OCTOBER 2015
British Film Institute, Wednesday 11 November 2015
Student Name: …………………………………………………….. Form: …………………
I would like to submit an application for my child to participate in the visit to British Film Institute, Wednesday 11 November 2015. Should my child secure a place on this trip, I will ensure deposits and payments are made according to the payment schedule as outlined in the trip letter.
I wish to apply for 16 – 19 bursary fund
I will make future payments on line
He/she is in good health and I consent to him/her taking part in the programme detailed in your letter.
I understand and accept that it is my responsibility to update the school should there be any changes to the medical information about my child. Please communicate these to Mrs Brettell, Business Support Manager.
Signature of Parent: …….……………………..…………………….. Date: ……………
Email address: ……………………………………………………………………………..