The parents were informed by letters from the school that an adventure week had been organized for the students at the end of the semester, at a cost of up to £ 80 per student. For Gavin, that means spending more than 100 100 on his 12- and 15-year-olds to attend outdoor activities, which he says is “unfair”. Speaking on North Wales Live, Gavin said: “It’s usually free or a small charge, but we received a letter saying this year it was £ 80. “It’s ridiculous – some people have two or three children there and I know some children whose parents can’t afford it and it’s just not fair to them.” Read below:The “unsold” apartments above Wales’s largest shopping mall The week of activities includes kayaking and climbing, which have additional costs due to the safety equipment provided, a school spokesman said, adding that they were “fully aware” of the pressure on families and tried to find a balance between cost and replenishment. of lost experiences due to the pandemic. Depending on the age group at Caernarfon School, the cost of the week varies. For a 7th year student it is 80 £, for an 8th year student it is 50 £ and for a 9th year student it is 40 £. Gavin said: “I do not mind paying small fees for things like canoes, but 80 £ in the current climate, with energy bills and everything going up, is ridiculous. I know it’s nice for kids, but there are so much that they could do without spending £ 80. It should be to make the most of your environment and I think it could be a way to teach them that you do not have to spend money in places to have a good time. “It’s not like living in the middle of the city, there are a lot of things we can do locally without having to rent a bus or spend so much. I know other schools that do something similar, but it only costs 15 15 or £ 20.” A school spokesman said: “Our goal as a school is to give our students access to the best possible experiences during their time at Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen, including experiences in their area, which in turn supports local economy. As part of this goal, the school organized a week with a variety of adventure activities. “We are fully aware that the current cost of living crisis is affecting the families of our students and we would never want this to be an obstacle for any of our students to participate in the activities on offer. Due to the pandemic, the school was unable to schedule activities months in advance and offer an extended period to pay for activities on this occasion. “However, we were very eager to meet the expectations of the parents who took part in a recent opinion poll on the subject, who wanted to see the offer of extracurricular activities. Finding the balance between keeping travel costs low and offering students the opportunity to make up for lost experiences of the last two years has been very challenging. “While the cost of the week of activities varies for years 7, 8 and 9, it is important to remember that all fees will include transportation costs. As part of our efforts to ensure that as many students as possible make the most of Offer activities, there is a discount for students who are entitled to free school meals and we offer a payment plan for those who find it difficult to pay. cost.” Receive the latest news from WalesOnline directly to your inbox for free with our newsletters. Register here.
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