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Before the trip - Have you RECHARGED?
Before the trip - Have you RECHARGED?
R — Register – Have the group register and emergency contacts ready
E — Equipment – Wear your yellow shirt/hoodie so students can spot you
C — Check water – Make sure students are hydrated; teach them tap water is safe!
H — Have your tickets – Don't board a coach or enter a venue empty-handed
A — Assess the risk – Review the risk assessment for the day's route
R — Rain-ready – Remind students to bring a raincoat or umbrella
G — Go fully charged – Full phone battery + power bank before you leave
E — Every photo counts – Capture key moments and share to the PhotoCircle app
The Timetable for the Trip
The Timetable for the Trip
0:00 – Meet at Ruskin College for welcome and safety briefing by Activity Leaders.
0:05 – Depart Ruskin College and take the bus to the Bodleian Library.
0:20 – Arrive at the Bodleian; gather in the Old Schools Quadrangle for a short introduction.
0:25 – Meet the Bodleian guide and review entry rules (no large bags, no food/drink, silence inside).
0:30 – Begin the guided tour of the Divinity School.
0:50 – Continue to Duke Humfrey’s Library for the second part of the tour.
1:15 – Tour concludes; exit to the Quadrangle.
1:20 – Free time for exterior photos, questions, and exploring nearby public areas (e.g. Radcliffe Camera exterior).
1:35 – Regroup in the Quadrangle for wrap-up and headcount.
1:40 – Begin return walk to bus stop.
1:55 – Arrive back at Ruskin College.
Speaking Notes for Activity Leaders
Speaking Notes for Activity Leaders
1. Entrance & General Context
1. Entrance & General Context
Welcome to the Bodleian Library, one of Europe’s oldest libraries. It has been part of Oxford University for over 400 years and holds millions of books, manuscripts, and maps.
Please remember the rules: no food or drink, and keep your voices low inside.
Fun fact: Some areas of the Bodleian have been used in the Harry Potter films!
Leader Tips:
Gather students outside and do a headcount.
Remind them to keep personal belongings close.
Emphasise quiet behaviour for the duration of the tour.
3. Duke Humfrey’s Library
3. Duke Humfrey’s Library
This library is named after Duke Humfrey, who donated many books in the 16th century. Notice the long wooden shelves, desks, and beautiful windows. Scholars have studied here for hundreds of years.
Fun fact: This library has also been used as Hogwarts library in the Harry Potter films.
Leader Tips:
Remind students to stay close to the group.
Encourage observation: point out the different shelves, desks, and windows.
Quietly guide them to focus on the historical features rather than touching books.
2. Divinity School
2. Divinity School
This is the Divinity School, built in the 15th century for lectures and theology exams. Look at the vaulted ceiling—it’s an amazing example of medieval architecture.
Fun fact: Parts of the Divinity School were used for the infirmary scenes in the first Harry Potter film.
Leader Tips:
Encourage students to look up and notice the detailed ceiling.
Remind them to walk slowly and respect the space.
Suggest they take mental notes of objects or architectural features they find interesting.
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