That's gliding
But I'm surprised at your use of the words that you've booked for next week.
Gliding is not something you book for, normally. You show up, put your name on the list and stay all day...... Frustrating, but you'll have a better grounding in piloting skills. You'll learn to criticise other pilot's technique and use that to improve your own.
But this is the best time of the year to start, ready for the better weather