Extra Curricular Activities 2018
Introduction
Extra-curricular important aspect allows students progress whilst they enjoy.
activities are an in any school and to develop and doing something
We believe that these activities are an essential part of a well-rounded education. Involvement in extra-curricular activities are beneficial to students as they:
Allow students to learn outside of lessons Helps them to develop communication, social, leadership and teambuilding skills Helps boost their confidence and learn new skills They are able to learn and develop their interpersonal skills and gives them a chance to meet new people
Our activities are designed to cover the following areas: Social The Arts and culture Sport Music and performing arts Maths and Science Technology International events and activities to promote aspects of student SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural) Development
In this booklet you will find a list and times of the activities for 2018-19. At the back of this booklet you will find the times and locations of all our clubs.
Activities on Offer
Breakfast Club Every morning in the canteen from 7.15am-8.15am. All students are welcome to join us for a free breakfast. Board games are available or you can finish your homework or chat to your friends. Film Club Open to all year groups. Come along at second break and enjoy a film. Open every day. Tea-Time Club Students have access to computers and other resources to help them to complete homework. Support is provided by staff and 6th Formers. Students will be rewarded for repeat attendance.
Aiming high Maths For KS3 and KS4 students who are aiming high in Maths. Students can work their way through four ‘stations’: Maths Challenge questions (junior, intermediate & senior), physical puzzles, number puzzles e.g sudoku and Chess. The aim is for students to develop their problem solving and mathematical thinking skills. STEM—Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths—All Year Groups Making, Coding and Inventing. As this incorporates coding, it is ideal for Year 10-13 Computer Science catch up.
German Club—Learn to speak German or help others and improve your recall. Board Games Club—lunchtimes Open to all year groups to come along and play board games and eat their lunch. We have an additional activities club which is run by a local youth service where students can plays games.
Chess Club For anyone that loves playing chess and wants to improve their game. All levels welcome even if you have never played before. Everything Football This club is to catch up on and review the weeks Premier League/European football. Students will watch goals, have dream team competitions, quizzes and look at key players and teams from past to present. Open to all students. Must not talk about anything but football! Sporting Clubs We run a number of sporting clubs including basketball for boys and for girls and a cricket club. Performing Arts There are a number of clubs for students interested in the performing arts including KS3 Drama club, Guitar and Ukulele Clubs. Mardi Gras We are taking part in Mardi Gras this year and the theme is Global Biospheres. Our section is based on: Seaflower Biosphere Reseve, San Andres, Providencia and Santa Catalina, Columbia. We need students (and parents) to help make costumes and props as well as take part in the parade which is being choreographed by our Dance department.
Monday After-school Tea time Club
Library 2.50pm -3.50pm
Mrs Keeble Mrs Newell, Mrs McDonagh 6th Form
KS3 English Club
English 2 2.50pm-3.50pm
Miss Sparrow
Aiming Higher in Maths KS3+KS4
Maths 4 2.50pm-3.50pm
Miss Rennie
Lunchtime Guitar Club—all abilities welcome
Music Room 2 12.20pm12.50pm
Miss Lamb
Boys Basketball Club—Y7 & Y8
2.50pm-3.50pm Sportshall
Mr Wraxton
Christian Union — all year groups
12.20pm12.50pm Music 2
Miss Overy
Board Games Club—All year groups
STEM Room Lunch Time
Miss Nelson
Tuesday
After-school Tea time
Library 2.50pm-3.50pm
Mrs Keeble Mrs Newell Mrs McDonagh 6th Form students
STEMETTES (STEM for girls) - all year groups
STEM Room 2.50pm-3.50pm
Mrs Rennie
Board Games Club—All year groups
STEM Room Lunch Time
Miss Nelson
‘Geek’ Club
My Community 2 2.50pm-3.50pm
Miss Warren
Ukulele Club—KS3
Music Room 1 3.00pm-4.00pm
Mr Cowley
KS3 Drama Club
Drama 3.00pm-4.00pm
Miss Lowthian
Athletics—Years 7, 8, 9 & 10
Astro
Miss Perkin
Athletics—Years 7, 8, 9 & 11
Astro
Mr Wraxton
Mardi Gras Club
Art 2.50pm-3.50pm
Mrs May & Miss Nelson
Wednesday
After-school Tea time
Library 2.50pm-3.50pm
Mrs Keeble Mrs Newell Mrs McDonagh 6th Form students
STEM Club—making, coding and inventing
STEM room 2.50pm-4.00pm
Mr Nicholson
Thursday
Everything Football
My Community 3
Mr Sweet
Lunch Time After-school Tea time
Library 2.50pm3.50pm
Mrs Keeble Mrs Newell Mrs McDonagh 6th Form students
Chess Club—all abilities and year groups
STEM Room 3pm-4pm
Mr Dallimore Miss Nelson
Board Games Club—All year groups
STEM room Lunch Time
Miss Nelson
Cricket Club—Y7 & Y8
Astro 2.50pm-3.50pm
Miss Perkin
German Club—all year groups—FROM JUNE
Languages 3 2.50pm-3.50pm
Mrs Frost
Code Club—all year groups
STEM ICT 2.50pm-.50pm
Mr Nicholson
Friday
After-school Tea-Time
Library 2.50pm3.50pm
Mrs Keeble Mrs Newell Mrs McDonagh 6th Form students
Games and Activities Club KS3
STEM room Lunchtime
Miss Overy
Cricket Club—Y7, Y8 & Y9
Astro 2.50pm-3.50pm
Mr Wraxton
Updated May 2018
