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Global Citizenship
African and Caribbean Society
The ACS is a society for all interested in learning about African and Caribbean cultures and heritages or connecting with students of the same descent as them. As a member, you will have fun and gain valuable skills in organising events, creating content and doing lots more to enlighten, empower and educate our school community.
Ancient Greek Art and Architecture
Learner Profile: Reflective, risk-taking | Day to be confirmed, Lunchtime: Years 10 to Upper Sixth
Stretch your brain by understanding the intricacies of pottery, sculptures and architecture in the Archaic and Classical periods.
Cinefilles
Learner Profile: Communicators, reflective | Years 7 - Sixth Form
Opportunities to watch and discuss French films in French! Improve your skills and discover the joy of French cinema.
Debating Club
Learner Profile: Balanced, communicators, thinkers | Day and Timing to be confirmed: Years 7 - 9
To be able to speak with confidence and clarity is a powerful life skill. Whether you have lots of debating experience or none at all, the Debating Club is an opportunity to explore a range of issues and discuss and debate their pros and cons. Come along and find your voice!
Eco Club
Leaner Profile: Balanced, caring, principled | Day to be confirmed, Lunchtime: Years 7 - Upper Sixth
Supporting the work of the Eco Council, the Eco Club helps with a variety of projects to promote and develop sustainability throughout the School. Each week we will be undertaking activities, led by the School’s Eco Coordinator and Eco councillors, all of which have an environmental focus. Making our own bird food, participating in the RSPB birdwatch survey, growing fruit and vegetables and crafting gifts from recycled materials to sell at the school Christmas Fayre, are just some examples of what we did last year. There will also be the opportunity to be involved in local environmentally-themed events, plus listen to talks from guest speakers.
German Film Club
Learner Profile: Communicators, inquirers, thinkers | After School, various days, Wing House: Lower and Upper Sixth
Watch and discuss German films and learn more about German culture. Subtitles will be available.
Inclusion and Diversity Club
Learner Profile: Inquirers, open-minded, principled | Years 7 and 8
Be part of a group that will look at ways to promote inclusion and diversity within the year groups. Run campaigns and events to celebrate our differences and increase understanding of our difficult cultures.
Islamic Society
Learner Profile: Principled, reflective | Days and Times to be confirmed: All Senior School Year Groups
A weekly club to explore Islam and managing faith and the modern world; two lunchtimes, one for Years 7-9 and one for Years 10-Upper Sixth.
Mandarin Club
Learner profile: Communicator, thinkers | Year 7
A paid for co-curricular opportunity to learn Mandarin through an online educational platform, supervised by BGS teachers.
Model United Nations
Learner Profile: Balanced, communicators, inquirers, open-minded, risk-taking | Day to be confirmed, Lunchtime: Years 10 and 11 Tuesday, Lunchtime: Lower and Upper Sixth
Represent the interests of different countries whilst debating global issues and seeking to find and agree on resolutions to complex topics. Opportunities to represent the school in regional and national competitions.
Language Drama, Poetry and Story Club
Learner Profile: Communicators, open-minded, risk taking, thinkers | Day and Time to be confirmed: Years 6 and 7
We will explore creativity in language and use our imaginations to develop pieces for entry into national and regional competitions.
Senior PPE Society
Learner Profile: Communicators, inquirers, knowledgeable, open-minded, reflective | Tuesday, 2nd Lunchtime, S005: Lower and Upper Sixth
Reflect on the implications and the impact of current affairs from an economic, political and philosophical perspective.
Language Leaders
Learner Profile: Communicators, knowledgeable, reflective, risk-taking | Day and Time to be confirmed: Year 10
Develop your leadership and linguistics skills by helping teach younger learners new languages.
South Asian Society
A Sixth Form led club to engage the whole community in celebrating the beauty of South Asian cultures, traditions and festivals.
