For the first time in a long time Sir John Hunt are running a residential football week in values week for year 8 & year 9 students who play for the school football team which will centre all around high performance in football. 

The first 3 days of the trip will be spent on a residential in Manchester where the students will experience what it is like to stay away from home like professional players must for away games. We will take in the national football history museum and learn about the history of our beautiful game as well as watching a pre season football game whilst we are up there. A tour around Manchester United’s stadium also awaits as well plus many more team building activities throughout the first 3 days of the week. 

The final 2 days of values week will see us return to SJH and take part in practical elements of football performance. Students will learn about what healthy fuel for football matches looks like and practice cooking these meals. They will also learn about what is important about recovering after football matches and training as well as how to prevent injuries from happening – including taking part in a yoga session! 

Practical training will form part of the final two days of the trip and we are hopeful to organise a fixture for the students to play in as well. This week should form a good all round experience for any school team players who are eager to experience a professional football experience for 5 days to end the school year!!

Approximate cost: £250

Capacity for 15 students

Trip leader: Mr Britchford

Leaving bright and early on the Monday morning we will be greeted by the crystal clear waters, golden sand and the most consistent surf in the UK at Sennen Cove.  

After erecting our homes for the next 4 nights at Trevedra Farm, we will take on the first of our many surfing  lessons. As well as wave riding and we will have fun playing beach games and flat water activities, then chilling out by the fire in the evening.

This awesome experience will not only educate you in the art of surfing but also heighten your awareness and compassion for our environment. 

* Please note we will be returning on Friday at roughly 3pm.

Approximate Cost: £250

Capacity for 30 students

Trip leader: Mr Salter

This is a week dedicated to skill, focus, and getting your hands dirty. We're trading screens for streams and social media for rods and guns, all while teaching you practical skills that last a lifetime.

Our fishing and shooting activities week is built for those wanting to learn the art of fishing or shooting or perfecting techniques.

You'll spend your days learning to read the water, perfecting your cast, or on the shooting range, mastering marksmanship and developing the kind of focus that translates to any part of your life.

This week is about the quiet satisfaction that comes from tying your own fishing knots and landing a perfect cast, or the concentration required to hit a moving target. Come home with a new skillset, a clear head, and a story worth telling.

Fishing Fundamentals: Go from beginner to expert. Learn casting techniques, knot skills and the biology of the fish you've caught.

Marksmanship Training: Under expert supervision, you'll be trained on proper gun safety and shooting techniques. Our goal is to help you develop the precision and focus needed to make the shot.

Are you ready to trade the familiar for the unforgettable?

Approximate Cost: £280

Capacity for 8 students

Trip leader: Miss James

Get ready for an unforgettable week of adrenaline, teamwork, and laughter. Each day will be packed with exciting activities designed to challenge, inspire and unite students from zorbing and nerf wars to an epic inflatable fun day and wet & wild battle finale.

With structured sessions led by experienced, DBS checked High 5 instructors, students will develop resilience, confidence and collaboration skills in a safe, supportive and unforgettable week.

Monday - Zorbing Challenge and Bubble Football Tournaments, Dodge Ball and Team Challenges

 Tuesday - Nerf Wars, 5 a Side Football, Skirmish Games

 Wednesday - Inflatable Fun Day (obstacle course, gladiator dual, sumo wrestling)

 Thursday - Sport-Tacular Inflatable Day (human table football, giant kick darts)

Friday - Slip N Slide Water Battle & Mega Water Fight, Rounders and Capture the Flag (wet edition)

Approximate cost: £165.00

Capacity for 72 students

Trip leader: High 5 Team/SJH Staff Member

"“Yeeeee Haaaaa – Giddy up, horsey!”

This is an exciting, unique opportunity to come and try out (even if you’ve done it before) horse riding for Values Week.

We take riders of all abilities, so it doesn’t matter if you are a complete beginner, or an advanced rider – we have horses to suit all.

Everyday is jam packed full of horsey fun – from riding, to grooming, to mucking out, to understanding the basics of stable and field management – there’s even a shed load (literally) of guinea pigs to pet.

We have the opportunity to train with highly qualified instructors – who teach with patience and compassion.

It really is so much fun.

Wembury Bay Riding School is situated in the idyllic village of Wembury. With its stunning sea views and coastal paths, it makes an ideal place to learn how to ride.

If you’re wanting to have the best time, don’t delay and sign up for Horse Riding.

(max 12 stone weight limit)

Approximate cost: £215

Capacity for 18 students

Trip leader: Mr Fitzwater

You have the opportunity to take part in this unique outdoor activity that offers you an endless range of activities that are not just challenging but hugely rewarding.

Activities include:

• Getting up and close with wildlife visiting a zoo, showing respect to the world around us.

• Put your adrenalin to the test visiting an amusement park, challenge yourself to try new things.

• Are you brave and ambitious enough to brave the slides at Splashdown water park.

All activities promote the College values of endeavour, respect and ambition.

Approximate cost: £150

Capacity for 96 students

Trip leader: Mrs Perrings and Miss Harris

5 days of fun, mud and excitement!

Day 1 - heading to the Ski Centre for snowboarding, tobogganing and sno-tubing. 

Day 2 - bell boating, team water sports including a climbing session.

Day 3 - off to CRS Adventures at the River Dart for zip wire, climbing and high ropes - a fun and exciting treetop challenge. 21 elements of high adrenaline fun, to test your nerve and confidence crossing the River Dart.

Day 4 - prepare to get completely muddy at Wildwood Devon which will include a swamp walk and bushcraft.

Day 5 - finishing the week at Splashdown getting soaked and riding the flumes.

Approximate cost: £180

Capacity for 40 students

Trip leader: Miss Derby and Mr Holliday

Unleash your child’s creativity during Value's Week with Mrs. Beynon! Your children will dive into exciting hands-on projects like crafting beautiful seaglass frames, where they’ll transform found treasures into stunning works of art. They’ll also master the ancient art of origami, folding paper into intricate models that will amaze their friends and family.

For those who love to paint, students will enjoy creating vibrant landscapes inspired by nature, and developing their skills in portrait sketching to capture personality in every pencil stroke. And if that’s not enough, they’ll get the chance to paint pebbles and explore nature paintings, bringing the beauty of the outdoors to life through their own unique vision.

This is a week full of creative exploration, perfect for sparking imagination and artistic skills. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity for your child to learn new techniques, make new friends, and bring home their own handmade masterpieces. Spaces are limited, so book now to secure your spot in this unforgettable artistic adventure!

Approximate cost: £20

Capacity for 24 students

Trip

leader: Mrs Beynon

Take part in this values activity if you are keen to explore a wide range of sports based at school and  outside providers! 

Activities will include:

• Adrenaline
• Bowling and Laser Tag
• Indoor Climbing
• Swimming at Mount Wise
• Golf and football at Central Park

(some activities subject to change)

Approximate cost: £45.00

Capacity for 14 students

Trip leader: Mr Britchford

Unleash your child’s creativity during Value's Week with Mrs. Beynon! Your children will dive into exciting hands-on projects like crafting beautiful seaglass frames, where they’ll transform found treasures into stunning works of art. They’ll also master the ancient art of origami, folding paper into intricate models that will amaze their friends and family.

For those who love to paint, students will enjoy creating vibrant landscapes inspired by nature, and developing their skills in portrait sketching to capture personality in every pencil stroke. And if that’s not enough, they’ll get the chance to paint pebbles and explore nature paintings, bringing the beauty of the outdoors to life through their own unique vision.

This is a week full of creative exploration, perfect for sparking imagination and artistic skills. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity for your child to learn new techniques, make new friends, and bring home their own handmade masterpieces. Spaces are limited, so book now to secure your spot in this unforgettable artistic adventure!

Approximate cost: £20.00

Capacity for 15 students

Trip leader: Mrs Beynon

During the Art Food and Culture trip we will visiting The Box where we will take part in an artists workshop and exploring the latest contemporary art works. We will get to listen to a gallery talk on the most famous paintings in their collection, some of which are by artists we look at in school. After this we will head to the Hoe to create some observational drawings from the top of Smeaton's tower. Followed by fish and chips by the water and then some yummy ice cream!

Following on from our visit to The Box we will be in the kitchen cooking a range of dishes from around the world, this will be your opportunity to prepare, cook and eat different cuisines. After a day in the kitchen, we will then do some print making based on our gallery visit.

Then to finish the week we will complete a chocolate workshop in the morning and then visit a restaurant where we will have lunch together to celebrate the week.

Approximate cost: £85.00

Capacity for 12 students

Trip leader: Mrs Stockton, Mrs Costello and Mrs Morris

Do you have what it takes to work under pressure? 

Do you have what it takes to keep your head cool in tough situations? 

Then this might be the activity for you! Escape from Sir John Hunt is a wonderful experience to have fun testing yourself with your friends to solve puzzles in difficult situations, visiting escape rooms in Plymouth while also creating your own escape room based on the theme of escaping from your school, and challenging your friends to defeat your tricky puzzles. 

We look forward to welcoming you ..........if you are ready!

Approximate cost: £65.00

Capacity for 12 students

Trip leader: Mr Hunt

Ever wonder how hard a footballer trains every day? 

Think you’re cut out for the footballing profession?

Sign up for Football Frenzy to train harder than your average footballer does in one week. Learn about the basics of the job and other jobs available in the football industry. Work on your basic skills including shooting, passing and communication with fully qualified professional coaches.

Approximate cost: £85.00

Capacity for 48 students

Trip leader: Mr Kershaw

A week of getting hands on with a range of tech based activities and gadgets in and around Plymouth. During the week, we will be working with Lego robotics to create our own problem solving robots, learning physical computing with BBC Microbits, Raspberry Pi’s, and other tech.
We will also be visiting local technology specialists that could include 3D printing, robotics, Virtual Reality, gaming at Continue Arcade.

Be ready to get your geek on!

Approximate cost: £80.00

Capacity for 14 students

Trip leader: Mr James

Unlock your creativity during Values Week! Dive into a world of digital creation and explore a variety of exciting activities designed to ignite your imagination.

You’ll have the opportunity to design and build your very own PC game, where you’ll learn to bring your game ideas to life from start to finish. Try your hand at photography and photo editing with green screens, mastering techniques to create stunning visuals. You’ll also get behind the camera for video recording and editing sessions, where you’ll learn how to craft your own mini-movies with a professional touch. There will also be an opportunity to design and print in 3D.  

To top it all off, we’re taking you to Continue Arcade for a day of unlimited retro gaming, providing the ultimate inspiration for your game designs! This trip will let you experience classic games and fuel your creativity with nostalgic fun.

This week is perfect for students looking to explore digital arts and develop new skills in a friendly, hands-on environment. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn, create, and have a blast with friends. Spaces are limited, so sign up now to secure your spot for an unforgettable week of creativity and fun!

Approximate cost: £20

Capacity for 24 students

Trip leader: Mr Colwill

Using our SJH Music Studio, we will be stepping into the world of music creation, perfect for students who love to sing, perform and play an instrument.

Throughout the week, students will work together to learn, rehearse, and record a selection of songs, experiencing the full process of making an album and recording.

To round off the week, we’ll take our music out into town with a live busking session. This will be a chance to perform the songs we’ve worked on, share our passion for music, and sell copies of the album we’ve created. The money will go towards a charity of your choice.

Approximate cost: £20

Capacity for 24 students

Trip leader: Mr Cleverley

Get ready to blast off into a week of exciting, hands-on science! 

Each day explores a different theme from the world of science — from building and launching your own mini rockets to experimenting with chemistry, physics, and space exploration. You’ll uncover how real scientists think, test, and innovate while working on fun challenges that bring science to life. 

Perfect for curious minds who love to explore how things work — and for anyone ready to reach for the stars!

Approximate cost: £20

Capacity for 24 students

Trip leader: Miss Newby 

Get ready for an unforgettable Sporting Activity Week. 

Experience a carousel of activities where you’ll rotate through a variety of sports and challenges — from football, basketball, and athletics to dodgeball. 

It’s the perfect chance to try something new, show your skills, and have fun. Whether you’re competitive or just in it for the laughs, there’s something for everyone. 

Come and join the fun!

Approximate cost: £20

Capacity for 24 students

Trip leader: Mr Law

Discover and explore the natural world around us and the people responsible for our local history, from plants at the Eden Project, puffer fish at the National Marine Aquarium, prison cells at Bodmin Jail and the pilgrims at the Box Museum. 

We will visit:

• Eden Project
• National Marine Aquarium
• Bodmin Jail
• The Box Museum
• Dartmoor Zoo

Approximate cost: £95

Capacity for 30 students

Trip leader: Miss England

Join us for a fun filled week of wet and wild activities including: caving, rafting, tree surfing and riding the flumes at Splashdown! We will also enter the dark caves at Kent’s Cavern and finish with a trip to Crealy!

• Haven Banks
• River Dart
• Kent’s Cavern/Splashdown
• Woodlands
• Crealy

Approximate cost: £200

Capacity for 40 students

Trip leader: Mr Walker