Sent to parents and carers of qualifying Year 11 students on 1/12/25
Year 11 Rewards Trips
Wednesday 17 December 2025
I am pleased to invite your child to join us for a trip to Lakeside Christmas shopping on the above date.
When deciding on who will be going to on the trip, we have consulted with staff and considered attendance (discounting medical appointments), punctuality, behaviour, commitment to their studies and attitude in tutor time or interventions. Those who haven’t met these expectations will not be invited to the trip this time. After Christmas, we will reset the criteria as we prepare for a Spring Term trip to a theme park and the end of year Prom.
We have subsidised the transportation cost of the trip to Lakeside and there is no cost involved. We expect demand for the trip to be high. There are a limited number of coach places available. If your child wishes to go, it will be on a first come first served basis.
Christmas shopping Lakeside Wednesday 17 December Itinerary
Depart by coach from Westbourne at 08:00
Return to school approximately 17:00 subject to the prevailing traffic.
No cost to parents.
Students will need to bring their own spending money for food and drink and shopping. We are not providing FSM packed lunches as this is a rewards trip. There is a maximum of 93 places for this trip.
Students can wear their own clothing appropriate for a school trip and the weather. Comfortable footwear is essential and a back pack and waterproof coat may be useful. Students may bring their phones, however the academy is not responsible for loss or damage to personal effects or valuables on school trips.
Whilst your child has been invited to this rewards event, we reserve the right to withdraw their invitation if we feel that serious concerns have arisen over their attitude, attendance to exams, behaviour, conduct or effort prior to the event, either inside or outside school.
All students not attending this trip will need to attend the academy as normal on Wednesday 17 December.
You will shortly receive a separate email from Evolve, our trip management system. This is where you will give parent consent for them to attend this trip and secure their space. Please check your junk and spam inboxes.
If you or your child has any further questions with regards to the trip, please do not hesitate to contact me at school. May I thank your child for all of their efforts over the past few months and for their contribution towards making this year group such an enjoyable one to work with.
Regards
Mr D Payne
Head of Year 11
Email: danny.payne@attrust.org.uk
Academy vision: Westbourne is an inclusive academy. We support all students, regardless of starting point, to achieve their potential and develop the skills necessary for employment and life.
Academy values: Be Safe, Be Thoughtful, Be Accountable and Be Respectful.
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