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Book Club
Monthly, dates and venue to be confirmed: Years 7 - 8
Are you keen to keep reading and have the chance to explore topical themes? Join our monthly Book Club where we will introduce you to the joy of reading books which examine a range of current issues, and then meet to share our views and thoughts on what we have read.
Business and Economics Society
Day to be confirmed: Sixth Form
Extend your knowledge and lead discussions into current global economic and business issues.
Chemical Curiosities
Day to be confirmed, Lunchtime, M124: Year 7
Further your Chemistry skills, knowledge and experiences beyond the curriculum. We might make sherbet, grow crystal gardens and write your names using fire, one thing is for sure and that is you will all have great fun.
Chess Club
Day to be confirmed, Lunchtime: All Junior and Senior year Groups
Have you ever wondered what chess is about? Would you like to learn how to play? If you already play Chess, would you like to improve your game? Join us in our weekly Chess Club. Make the first move and you will be surprised how interesting the game can be.
Geography Club
Wednesday Lunchtime, M108: Years 7 - 9
Sixth Form students run a club exploring geographical concepts and topics. A fun way to extend knowledge and build confidence in the subject.
Harpur Trust English Society
Join in with discussions and talks around the subject with other students studying English from the Harpur Trust schools.
NHS Health and Care Academy
Monthly remote session and independent study: Lower Sixth
The Health and Care Academy is for students who have an interest in working in a healthcare setting in the future. It provides students with an opportunity to see and experience elements of different healthcare professional’s roles and responsibilities, discover different career pathways, and have the opportunity to develop problem solving, team work and other essential skills. On successful completion of the Academy’s remote programme, students will be able to apply for a place on the Health and Care Academy Plus programme, which will be delivered via face to face sessions on selected Saturday mornings in the Education Centre at Bedford Hospital (from April 2022).
History and Politics Film Club
Various Days After School: Years 11 - Upper Sixth
Meet, watch discuss and appreciate films of historical, political and international interest in a relaxed environment.
Maths Team Challenge
Day to be confirmed, M005: Years 8 - Upper Sixth
The purpose of the club is to prepare groups of students from different year groups to participate in the FMSP team challenges.
Mathematical Games
This club is about having fun while developing your strategic thinking and skills with numbers by playing mathematical games such as Rush Hour, Mathmagic, Prime Climb and more.
Medical Society
Interested in studying Medicine or a related field? Join us for topical discussions, debates and lectures. Information about and support with UCAT/BMAT, personal statements and interviews.
Psychology Society
Termly Lectures: Years 10 - Upper Sixth
The Psychology Society is a student-run group with plans to invite speakers to talk about their work, or interesting areas related to the study of Psychology. Lectures are intended to be open to students in Years 10 - Upper Sixth from across the Harpur Trust.
PPE Club
Day to be confirmed, lunchtime: Years 10 and 11
Analysis and discussion of recent events from the point of view of Philosophy, Politics and Economics.
Philosophy Film Club
Various Dates, After School: Year 9 and 10
Watch different films with philosophical themes and discuss possible answers to some of life’s biggest questions.
Pythagoreans’ Society
Various Friday evenings, Bedford School: Lower and Upper Sixth
The Harpur Trust Mathematics Society. Extend your interest and knowledge with lectures from mathematicians and students.
Scientific Research Opportunities Xplore
Years 7 - Upper Sixth
In conjunction with the Institute for Research in Schools (IRIS), we offer a variety of real-life, cuttingedge research opportunities, including: Cosmic Mining (analysing spectra for the James Webb telescope); Ionic Liquids (synthesising the solvent of the future); and Treezilla (identifying and measuring trees for a national database). Wednesday, 1:00pm - 1:45pm: All Senior School Year Groups
This is an opportunity to explore the big questions of life and see what Christians and the Bible have to say. We meet to chat, laugh, look at the Bible, eat chocolate, and chill with students from different year groups. Anyone can ask any question; no one has to speak.
Sigma Society
Various dates and times: Lower and Upper Sixth
Sixth Form mathematics society. Half termly events including talks by outside speakers, quizzes, competitions and movies, to show the beauty and relevance of Mathematics beyond the A-level and IB curriculum.
STEM Club
Day and time to be confirmed: All Senior School Year Groups
Plan, carry out, and reflect on STEM projects that match your interests working as individuals or in teams. Earn a Bronze, Silver, or Gold Crest Award for your project and compete in National Competitions.
Tinkerlab
Day to be Confirmed Lunchtime, iCreate Space: All Senior School Year Groups
A place and time for students to explore, innovate and collaborate on ideas of their choosing with a focus on STEM.
World Literature Society
Friday Lunchtime, M118: Lower and Upper Sixth
A fantastic opportunity to engage with topical global issues as presented through the literature of the world. We will often read texts in translation, encouraging the consideration of alternative viewpoints and perspectives, as well as challenging our own views of what literature is, and why we read.
