Students in Years 7 to 11 wear the Park Academy West London uniform. Students in Years 12 and 13 are expected to wear formal business suits. There are to be no piercings at all, except for 1 small, plain gold or silver stud at the bottom of each ear. No deviation from this rule will be allowed due to Health and Safety requirements. No students will be allowed to enter Park Academy or lessons with other facial piercings. No other jewellery should be worn except for a discreet watch, if required. Students will not be allowed to enter Park Academy with a visible tattoo. Optional items include: shin guards, gum shields etc, according to the age of the student and the sport being played. You can also now stay overnight at the Safari Park in an elephant, giraffe, rhino or cheetah lodge. Read our review of a stay at the Giraffe Lodge here. Drayton Manor's Magical Christmas They will even give you an adoption certificate and complete a 'ritual to bring your new best friend to life'. Then it's time to make some reindeer food ready for Christmas Eve and to write a Christmas wish to hang on the Christmas tree.

Santa Sleepovers feature a visit to Santa's Grotto and an overnight stay in one of the themed hotels at Alton Towers. You can also explore Lightopia, the award-winning light and lantern experience, and Towers Street Christmas Market. Father Christmas sends you a letter inviting you on a journey through the Winter Village at the Malvern Three Counties Showground. Here you get to visit the Elves’ Toyshop, decorate biscuits in Mrs Claus’ Bakery and view the delights of the Ol’ Sweet Shoppe before meeting Santa in a personalised grotto experience where children receive a special gift. There's a chance to meet Santa at Drayton Manor's Magical Christmas. Experience all the fun of more than 25 rides in Thomas Land plus singalong shows and lots of entertainment. This time the event will take over a huge, 250,000 square foot space, transforming it into a festive funland. There will be a gigantic ice-skating rink, a 2,000 seater Christmas extravaganza circus show, a full-size fairground and a Santa’s Grotto. This means there's lots to do for all the family all in one place and indoors, so it can't be affected by the weather.Santa will meet each child individually for a chat and to give them a Christmas gift and pose for photos. And there's mulled wine and mince pies for the grown ups. Please note that all students are required to be in full uniform at all times and this includes the journeys to and from the Academy. Below is a summary of our expectations: There's a 'glittering grotto' where you can meet Santa and his elves to tell them what's on your Christmas lists before being given a gift to take home. Whilst there, you can also meet more than 2,000 creatures including sharks, gentoo penguins and the UK’s first and only sea otters, Ozzy and Ola.

There are special events during this period too, such as the Grinch's Grotto Takeover on December 3 and 4, when the Grinch will be joining Santa for one weekend only. This is a free event and people are encouraged to bring a present to Grinch's Grotto for him to collect from you and then pass onto Birmingham Children's Hospital. Glittering Grotto at Sea Life CentreGet ready for a theatrical re-enactment of the hit movie where the whole family can be immersed in the sights and sounds of the magical festive favourite. Many people dress in pyjamas and onesies, hats and dressing gowns ready to board their heritage carriage pulled by a real steam engine. There are lots of Santa Grottos to enjoy in and around Birmingham and the West Midlands. You can meet Father Christmas at a garden centre or museum or pay him a visit at a big attraction where there are lots of additional activities to enjoy.