Mount St Mary’sSports and Activities on the ACCORD Family Programme
Social programme for everyone
Parents can choose to enrol their children onto the afternoon activity programme and/or the evening activities. Activities of the ACCORD ISS Family programme will take place with our residential students from all over the world!
The school has superb facilities including:
- Sports playing fields
- Heated indoor swimming pool
- Netball, tennis and basketball courts
- Drama/dance/music studio
- Floodlit all-weather pitch
- Gymnasium
- Climbing wall
- 5 squash courts
During the afternoons there is a choice of 4 to 6 activity options, at least two of which are non-sporting. Activities include; basketball, swimming, rugby, hockey, rounders, table tennis, cricket, volleyball, water polo, yoga, dance, drama, beach walk, arts and crafts, music, and many more!
The Paris Saint-Germain Academy England is offered at Rossall school.
Every Friday afternoon, students have the opportunity to visit Blackpool and the beach.
If your children enrol onto the evening programme, they will have the opportunity to join the BBQ and formal presentation of prizes and leavers’ certificates followed by a disco every Friday evening. Other evening entertainment includes quiz games, themed nights such as Harry Potter or Sherlock Holmes, talent shows, beach games, film nights and more.
Excursions
Families can choose to join excursions or book their children only. Excursions change weekly and take place on a Wednesday and Sunday. Our ACCORD ISS staff always accompany students on all visits. Typical visits include for example:
- Manchester- entry into the Imperial War Museum, Manchester Cathedral and shopping on Market Street.
- Liverpool, entry into The Beatles Story, tour around Albert Dock and shopping at Liverpool One.
- lake District- Visit to Windermere, entry to The World of Beatrix Potter and boat cruise on Lake Windermere.
- York – Walking tour around the historical city, entry into York Minster and visit to the famous Shambles.
It is recommended that families book excursions prior to arriving at the school to ensure places are booked for them in advance. There may be availability upon arrival but we cannot guarantee it.
There is a lot to do and see in the area of Rossall school and our friendly and knowledgeable ACCORD ISS staff will be happy to give advice on places to visit.
Optional Sports and Activities
Alongside the ACCORD ISS social and activity program we also have additional activities and sports available for students to book onto. These additional sports and activities are taught by fully qualified sports specific professionals so all students can expect to be challenged and motivated during the sessions.
ACCORD ISS work closely with local and regional sports providers to provide a full range of additional activities so that all of our ACCORD ISS students have the chance to practice their hobbies or favoured sports. Some of the ACCORD ISS optional Sports and Activities take place off-site at sports specific venues so that our students receive an all rounded experience of English Sporting venues and professional coaching.
Students are also very welcome to bring their own equipment however all equipment is provided, so do not worry if your baggage is a little full!
ACCORD ISS Optional Sports and Activities are subject to availability and we recommend that students book onto additional sports activities as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Some optionals may not be available at both schools. Please contact us to check.
Sports and Activities at Rossall : Tennis
ACCORD ISS work very closely with the Lawn Tennis Association to ensure that our Tennis Academy is taught by highly qualified coaches ensuring that our courses are challenging, rewarding and enjoyable.
Students are invited to bring along their own tennis equipment, however the school will provide all necessary equipment.
Students will receive 6 hours of tennis coaching, 2 hours per session with a total of 3 sessions per week.
Sports and Activities at Rossall : Golf
Why not practice your swing whilst studying English here in the UK. Our ACCORD ISS Golf Activities give students a great opportunity to see the English landscape and beautiful golf courses as well as developing their golf skills.
All students will be taken to the local Golf Course and taught by the Resident Golf Professional for 6 hours per week.
Paris Saint-Germain Academy England
To read more about the Paris Saint-Germain Academy England, check out the Paris Saint-Germain Academy England pages or contact us!
Sports and Activities at Rossall : Dance Academy
Get on your dancing shoes this summer and learn with our very own ACCORD ISS, fully qualified dance instructors.
We welcome all ages and abilities, and all students will be taught a variety of dancing styles from contemporary, street and even breakdancing. Throughout the week, students will work in groups developing and practicing techniques and routines and then each group has the chance to perform to the rest of the school and students.
The Dance Academy courses run for six hours per week, with sessions running for two hours across three afternoons.
Fast Facts!
- Afternoon and evening activity programmes available for children
- 4-6 activities to choose from each afternoon
- Evening entertainment including themed nights, talent shows and discos
- Whole families or just children can book onto excursions
- Optional sports coaching available
- Paris Saint-Germain Academy England