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Engage & Enquire
Board Games and RPG
Learner Profile: Communicators, reflective, risk-taking, thinkers | Tuesday 4.15pm-5.30pm: Years 7 - Upper Sixth
We play a diverse variety of modern board games. All students are welcome. We also run Dungeons and Dragons games on a regular basis for those experienced dungeon delvers, or those who want to try something new.
Business and Economics Society
Extend your knowledge and lead discussions into current global economic and business issues.
Chemical Curiosities
Learner Profile: Inquirers, open-minded, thinkers | Day to be confirmed, Lunchtime, M124: Year 8
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.
Biology Enrichment
For those who are passionate about biology this is an opportunity to extend learning and skills, explore ideas and interests further.
Chemistry Enrichment
Learner Profile: Balanced, inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers | Tuesday Lunchtimes: Upper Sixth
Develop a deeper understanding of chemistry and its’ global applications.
Chemistry Enrichment
To support the transition to A Level and IB by extending knowledge, concepts and understanding.
Chess Club
Learner Profile: Reflective, risk-taking, thinkers | 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.
Critique!
Learner Profile: Communicators, inquirers, thinkers | Day to be confirmed: Lower and Upper Sixth
By learning about various critical theories, we will explore how ideas about ourselves and our communities are communicated through language, clothing, music, art, advertising, shop displays and more!
Ethics in Films
Learner Profile: Communicators, inquirers, knowledgeable, reflective, thinkers | Day and time to be confirmed: Years 9 - Upper Sixth
A club dedicated to looking at ethical issues through the lens of anime, film and television.
Geog Soc
Come together to discuss topical current issues and look at their impact from a human and physical geographical approach.
Hackers Club
Learner Profile: Inquirers, risk-taking | Friday Second Lunch: Years 7 - Upper Sixth
Have fun exploring aspects of computer science and robotics.
Harpur Trust English Society
Learner Profile: Communicators, inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, reflective | Various dates, times and venues: Lower and Upper Sixth
Join in with discussions and talks around the subject with other students studying English from the Harpur Trust schools.
Health and Care Academy (NHS)
Learner Profile: Inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers | 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, teamwork 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.
History and Politics Film Club
Learner Profile: Communicators, reflective, thinkers | Various Days After School: Years 11 - Upper Sixth
Meet, watch discuss and appreciate films of historical, political and international interest in a relaxed environment.
Library Club
Learner Profile: Knowledgeable, reflective, thinkers | Monday Lunchtime: Years 7 - Upper Sixth
A quiet and reflective environment, providing participants with a space to read, draw, research and work on collaborative projects. Additional seasonal craft sessions, competitions and literacy events are held throughout the year.
Lovelace Society
Learner Profile: communicators, inquirers, thinkers | Friday Lunchtime: Lower and Upper Sixth
Sixth Form run Computer Science Society, including guest speakers, joint events with other HT schools to explore and discuss all aspects of Computer Science.
Medical Society
Learner Profile: Caring, communicator, open-minded, reflective | Day and time to be confirmed: Years 10 - Upper Sixth
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
Learner Profile: Communicators, knowledge, thinkers, reflective | 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.
STEM Stars
Learner Profile: Inquirers, knowledgeable, reflective, thinkers | Day to be confirmed: Year 9
Projects that are fun, creative, develop useful skills ready for GCSE Science, Maths, English, Art, Product Design and many more and also give you a flavour of business enterprise. You will have a chance to enter competitions should you wish to. A big part of this is team building so come along with your friends to learn and have some fun.
Tinkerlab
Learner Profile: Communicators, inquirers, thinkers | 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.
Scientific Research Opportunities
Learner Profile: Inquirers, risk-taking, thinkers | Various days and times: 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).
Sigma Society
Learner Profile: Inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers | 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 curricula.
Xplore
Learner Profile: Communicators, balanced, open-minded, reflective, thinkers | 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.
