STEM Course - Canford School, Wimborne Minster

• Options between a Multi-Activity program and English Plus courses.
• Multi-Activity program includes sports like volleyball, badminton, dodgeball, and creative pursuits like painting and drama.
• English Plus offers specialized courses in Adventure Sports, Horse Riding, Football, Ultimate Crafts, Robotics, and Game Design.
• Events aim to maximize social interaction, foster teamwork and friendship, and ensure a fun experience.

• Mostly single & twin rooms, with some 4-bed dorms available.

• Students roomed with similar age peers but different native languages.

• Male and female students accommodated in separate boarding houses when possible.

• On some campuses, separate corridors or staircases for male and female students within the same building, with 24/7 supervision.

• Efforts made to meet specific accommodation requests, like rooming with a friend.

• Hot English breakfast twice a week and daily continental breakfast (pastries, fruit, yoghurt, cereal).

• Two hot meal options for lunch and dinner, including all dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan, and Halal.

• Salad bar, fresh bread, fruit, and desserts available.

• Drinks and biscuits provided before bed.

• Packed lunches for excursions.

• Extensive sporting facilities including tennis, netball, football, and cricket fields.

• Sports Centre with a double-court indoor hall, dance studio, and a 25-metre heated indoor swimming pool.

• Friendly and supportive staff available 24/7 for student support.

• Recognized for exceptional care of students and safeguarding minors.

• Three excursions over 2 weeks to famous UK cities and popular destinations.
• Accompanied by a dedicated staff team with planned activities.
• Beach day trips due to Canford School’s South Coast location.
• Visits to cities like Bath, Portsmouth, and London.
• Opportunities for tourism, shopping, and small group exploration with parental consent.

Previous Years' Excursions:

• London Eye, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Roman Baths.
• Marwell Zoo, Bournemouth Beach, Thorpe Park.
• Evening at Splashdown Waterpark with 13 indoor and outdoor rides.

• Supervised transfers available for Heathrow Airport and St Pancras Station.

• **Heathrow Airplane: **arrivals 6am-5pm; departures: 11am-6pm.

• St Pancras Station: arrivals 10am-12 noon; departures: 12 noon-2pm.

• Transfer fees: £130.00 one-way, £260.00 return.

• Transport options: Staffed Private Coach, Minibus, Taxi, based on student numbers and flight timings.

• Staff in yellow t-shirts greet students at arrival.

• Welcome Club at the airport for meetups, refreshments, and relaxation.

• Students escorted to coaches/taxis for direct transport to the school.

• For special circumstances or other London airports, coordinate with our advisor before booking.

• Flights should align with course arrival and departure dates for timely student transitions.

Your Learning Journey:

• Explore the integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics in advancing modern technology.
• Engage in collaborative STEM projects through the Time to Shine programme.
• Study mechanical and scientific principles behind airplane components.
• Understand how STEM contributes to reducing humanity's carbon footprint.

Benefits of the Course:

• Participate in a cross-curricular exploration of scientific and technological innovations.
• Collaborate with international peers, simulating university and professional environments.
• Apply essential 21st-century skills in real-world contexts.
• Develop research, evaluation, design, and development skills in scientific and technological projects.
• Enhance presentation skills and the ability to communicate scientific findings.

Course Takeaways:

• Gain a fundamental understanding of key technological and scientific concepts.
• Lay a foundation for future STEM studies or careers.
• Ideal for those interested in creating prototypes for challenges in environmental protection, biomedical technology, robotics, and civil engineering.

Transfer fees:

• £130.00 one-way, £260.00 return.

Pocket Money Advice:

• Recommended pocket money: £70 per week.

• Prefer bank cards over cash for security. Some shops/attractions card-only.

• If cash, use small notes (£5/£10/£20), avoid £50 notes.

• Pocket money (cards/cash) stored in school safe.

• Collect from office at set times before excursions.

• High staff-to-student ratio.

• Campus Welfare Manager oversees student welfare and safety.

• Houseparents provide day-to-day care and support.

• Staff trained in Safeguarding and First Aid.

• Dedicated Admissions Manager for family contact and support.

• 24/7 friendly and supportive staff, recognized for excellence in student care and safeguarding minors.

• English level: B1+ (Intermediate and Above)