THIRD YEAR EXODUS 2015 Monday 1nd June – Friday 5th June

Trip to London Approximate Cost: £295.00

This 5-day trip (Mon-Fri) gives students a flavour of London and focuses heavily on sightseeing – Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, the London Eye, the Tower of London,etc. It will include visits to some major attractions, eg: The London Eye, The London Dungeon, The Science Museum, The BBCand a Thames River Cruise, as well as seeing one of the top London musical stage shows. Travel will be by train, use of the underground while in London, and accommodation will be in a Youth Hostel. Lots of walking, very little shopping and loads of fun.

Leader: Mrs Moyes

Home Based Approximate Cost: £80

This cost includes transport and activities.

This programme includes activities and visits with no overnight stays. Examples of activities include 10-pin bowling, ice skating, abseiling, rock climbing, swimming, visits to museums and galleries.

Leader: Mr Marshall

Two Centre Adventure South of France with PGL Approximate Cost: £620
(Ardeche and Mimosa)


This exodus is 9 days long, leaving onFriday 29thMay, with 4 of these days based on the south coast of France where we take part in a variety of water sports on the sea including sailing, snorkelling, wave rider, kayaking, windsurfing (to name a few) as well as some climbing and abseiling. The other 4 days are spent canoeing where a 3 day descent of the Ardeche river is made where pupils are involved in paddling through rapids, involved in fun and games on the river, rock jumps and navigating their way down through the gorge. The exodus is full board and students participate in all the activities above and more as well as taking part in a full evening activities programme; anything from Beach Olympics to Robot Wars. A fantastic experience for all.
The price for the 9 days is around £620 but is dependent on the number of students who choose this option and would be paid in instalments over 9/10 months.

To secure your place please return a £70 deposit with your choice slip for this activity. If you have any questions or queries please feel free to contact Mr Lyall at the school.

Leader: Mr Lyall

Outdoor Activity Trip in Scotland Approximate Cost: £350

Junior Challenge! Lochgoilhead Outdoor Adventure Centre, located in the North West of Scotland, is packed with activities to push you to your limits! Including; Rock Climbing, Abseiling, High Ropes Courses, Canoeing, Kayaking, Sailing, Mountain Biking, Raft Building, Burn Running, Archery, Night Walks and Super Sliding – to name a few

Leader: Mr Lee

Plattling Trip (Bavaria, Germany) Approximate Cost: £400

This, not to be missed, opportunity to visit Selkirk's twin town Plattling will run from the Sunday to the Friday. Travel will be by plane from Edinburgh to Munich. The planned programme will include visits to various local attractions including the ancient city of Regensburg (40 minutes by train from Plattling) as well as the chance to explore the historic city of Munich.

The whole groupwill be staying in bed and breakfast type accommodation within the town itself.

We will also be meeting with young people from Plattling (many of whom have been to Selkirk). Activities will include visiting the large, outdoor swimming pool there.

Approximate cost will not exceed £400 (payable in instalments) but exact details will be finalised in the coming months.

Leader: Miss Mitchell