George Watson's College

Drama Schools

Easter Drama School

Open to to any child in Primary 5 to S3, whether they attend George Watson's or not, the Easter Drama School is becoming more and more successful, with over 40 pupils participating in various drama activities. Usually held on the first three days of the Easter holidays, this year the Drama School is running for the first five days (including the weekend). Previous Drama Schools have focused on Devised Drama, Process Drama, Costume Making and Design and usually follow a theme.

Summer Drama School

Open to to any child in Primary 5 to S2, whether they attend George Watson's or not, our Summer School provides workshops in singing, dancing, improvisation, acting and lots of Drama games. It provides the opportunity to encourage pupils to participate, build confidence and develop interaction through the medium of drama. Previous Summer Schools have followed themes of Glee, High School Musical, Oliver and Grease.

For further information on any of our Drama Schools, contact Mr Craig Serrels on 0131 446 6037 or contact drama@gwc.org.uk.

Event Information
Date	Camp	Eligibility	Booking Form
9 July 2012 - 13 July 2012	Summer Drama School	P5-S2	Download (160 KB)

Galleon Camps

Cricket Camp

Open to pupils in Primary 4 to S1, this camp in the Easter holidays provides an opportunity for pupils to develop their cricketing skills in a fun and enjoyable environment, enabling them to enhance their skill levels prior to the new cricket season.

Galleon Easter Camp

Will not be running this year as the George Watson's College Centre for Sport is being completed and handed over to the School. Primary 1 – Primary 7 pupils requiring holiday care will be accommodated by the Holiday Club.

Galleon Summer Camp

The Galleon runs camps over three weeks of the Summer holidays. Open to pupils from current Primary 5 to Senior 2, these multi-activity courses include: arts & crafts, pop lacrosse, tag games, uni-hoc, tennis, badminton, basketball, judo, football, cricket, gymnastics, rounders, parachute activities and lots more.

Hockey

This year The Galleon will be running Hockey Camps in both the Easter and the Summer holidays. The Easter camp will take the form of half day courses for pupils from Primary 4 – S5; the Summer camps will be divided into Junior (for pupils in Primary 4 to Primary 7) and Senior, for pupils in Senior School. All courses provide a great opportunity for pupils to brush up on skills and fitness for the start of the new season. The emphasis of the courses will be on developing hockey skills and techniques in a fun environment. They are based at the Senior School, using both astroturf pitches and the front grass pitch.

Rugby

During the summer holidays the Galleon runs pre-season ‘Rugby Skills Courses’, for those children starting Primary 4 to S6. This is a great opportunity to brush up on skills and fitness for the start of the new season. Based at the Craiglockhart pitches, the emphasis will be on developing rugby skills and techniques in a fun environment. Activities include skill drills and practices, modified games according to age, level and ability and fun games culminating in the unique ‘Rugby Olympics’ on the final day.

For further information contact galleon@gwc.org.uk

Event Information
Date	Camp	Eligibility	Booking Form
2 July 2012 - 6 July 2012	Galleon Summer Camp Week 1	P5-S2	Download (428 KB)
9 July 2012 - 13 July 2012	Galleon Summer Camp Week 2	P5-S2	Download (428 KB)
16 July 2012 - 20 July 2012	Galleon Summer Camp Week 3	P5-S2	Download (428 KB)
6 August 2012 - 10 August 2012	Hockey Camp Week 1	P4-P7	Available 25 May 2012
13 August 2012 - 17 August 2012	Hockey Camp Week 2	S1-S5	Available 25 May 2012
13 August 2012 - 17 August 2012	Rugby Camp	P4-S6	Available 25 May 2012

Holiday Club

Open to children in Primary 1 to Primary 5, the Holiday Club provides a flexible package of care, allowing parents to opt for the care sessions that suit their individual needs.

The Holiday Club operates during all school holidays except for the Christmas and New Year period when the whole School is closed, and the five days prior to the start of the new school session in August. Holiday care operates between the hours of 7.45am and 5.45pm, with the option of booking a full day, morning or an afternoon. Morning sessions run from 7.45am until 1pm and afternoon sessions run from 1pm until 5.45pm.

NOTE that this year any Junior School pupil can attend the Holiday Club at Easter as no Galleon Easter Camp is running. The same is true for the Summer holidays from Monday 23 July as no Galleon activity camps run in the latter part of the Summer holidays.

Please note that children booked in for a half-day session must be collected by 1pm from the morning session and not dropped off until 1pm for the afternoon session. Children who attend either a morning or a full day session will require a packed lunch. Please note that we are a nut free school. A light breakfast is available to the children at the start of the day, and a healthy snack is provided in the morning and afternoon. Drinks are available to the children throughout the day. On some days it may be necessary for all children to attend for a full day as an outing is taking place. However, this will be clearly marked on the Holiday Club booking form.

For further information, contact the Care Manager, Jennifer Alcock on 0131 446 6085.

Event Information
Date	Camp	Eligibility	Booking Form
28 May 2012 - 29 May 2012	Holiday Club Programme	P1-P5	Download (98 KB)
29 June 2012 - 20 July 2012	Holiday Club	P1-P5	Download (140 KB)
23 July 2012 - 15 August 2012	Holiday Club	P1-P7	Download (140 KB)

Nursery Plus

A variety of free-choice activities is available for the children including drawing, board games, construction toys, jigsaws, dressing-up, stories, music and outdoor play.

A planned activity takes place each day which the children are invited to join, if they wish. Activities include baking, music and movement, and craft activities such as clay, collage and painting. Outdoor activities in the garden allow children a free choice to enjoy large construction equipment, bats, balls, hoops, balancing beams or other pursuits. Organised team games, obstacle courses and circle games are available, if children wish to join in with them.

For further information, contact the Care Manager, Jennifer Alcock on 0131 446 6085.

Event Information
Date	Camp	Eligibility	Booking Form
28 May 2012 - 29 May 2012	Nursery Plus Programme	Nursery	Download (92 KB)
28 June 2012 - 15 August 2012	Nursery Plus	Nursery	Download (92 KB)

Music

Pipes & Drums

The Pipes and Drums run camps in both the Easter and Summer holidays open to pupils studying Pipes, Drums, Chanter, Stick & Pad.

Pipers and drummers of all levels (including chanter/stick & pad) receive quality tuition at a suitable pace, on an individual and group basis covering instrument maintenance, music theory and practical work with the emphasis on fun.

There are recitals from top soloists, leading Grade 1 Pipe Majors and Drum Majors. On the afternoon of the final day, we stage a concert at which all pupils will be encouraged to perform for their family and friends before receiving a certificate for their efforts.

For further information contact Pipe Major, Iain Simpson or Drum Major, Mick O'Neill on 0131 446 6075.

Caritas Strings Summer School

The Caritas Strings Summer School will take place on the last week of the Summer holidays (Monday 13 August – Friday 17 August). This camp is open to any pupils who are studying violin, viola, cello and bass, whether they attend George Watson’s or not. It will be held in our Music School.

During the week string players of all levels will receive quality tuition at a suitable pace, on an individual and group basis covering orchestra, chamber music, folk/improvisation and art/dance with the emphasis on fun. On the afternoon of the final day, we will stage a concert at which all pupils will perform for their family and friends.

Strings 'Taste and See'

The Strings ‘Taste and See’ Summer School will take place on the last week of the Summer holidays (Monday 13 August – Friday 17 August). This camp is open to any child who is considering studying violin, viola or cello, whether they attend George Watson’s or not, and it will be held in our Music School.

During the week the children will receive a music class designed to develop their listening skills, tuition on a string instrument (with instruments provided by Stringers of Edinburgh) and an art class. On the final day at 10.30am, we will stage a short concert at which the children will perform in groups for their family and friends.

Event Information
Date	Camp	Eligibility	Booking Form
30 July 2012 - 3 August 2012	Pipes & Drums Summer Camp	Pipes & Drums	Download (344 KB)
13 August 2012 - 17 August 2012	Caritas Strings Summer School	Strings	Download (356 KB)
13 August 2012 - 17 August 2012	Strings 'Taste and See' Summer School	Strings	Download (356 KB)