PREP & PRIMARY SCHOOLS’ MASTERCLASS AND EVENTS PROGRAMME 2023 / 2024
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I am excited to introduce to you our programme of Luckley House Events, Masterclasses and Workshops for 2023/24 I look forward to working closely with our feeder schools to share the breadth of expertise afforded to our pupils by our specialist teaching team. Our talented and forward thinking teaching staff would be also delighted to work with you to provide tailored sessions to meet the individual requirements of your pupils. This could be in the form of lessons and events hosted at Luckley, or taught within your own school. I would like to start with offering the opportunities detailed within this booklet. 1. Dance workshop - an energetic 60-minute session with one of our resident dance specialists. 2. History workshop - a fascinating 80-minute lesson, studying under-water archaeology in sunken pirate ships, with Head of History, Mr Phillips. 3. Backpacking - Race Across the World - a fun workshop using basic language skills to ‘travel’ across France, Germany and Spain. 4. Youth Speaks - A two-hour masterclass where pupils research a topic in groups and prepare a debate to deliver to the rest of the group, run by Head of English, Miss Bahbra. 5 Choral Masterclass - 7 May 2024. 6. Sports Events and Masterclasses - a full and varied programme of events, festivals and tournaments, plus a selection of themed sessions delivered by our excellent sports department. In addition to the opportunities for your pupils to experience specialised coaching and teaching, our sports programme offers valuable CPD for your own teaching staff. This programme will evolve over time as we add more classes and events, and we are very open to receiving suggestions from you as to what you would like us to provide. If you would like to book any of the sessions within this booklet or would like to discuss your own individual requirements, please contact Desni Luckin, Head of Marketing & Admissions on 0118 974 3215. Email: desni.luckin@luckleyhouseschool. org. Please do let us know if you require help with transport as we may be able to offer minibus pick-up for local schools. I look forward to working with you in the near future. Best wishes Areti Bizior, Headmistress
DANCE WORKSHOPS
Our resident dance specialists would like to present a 60 minute dance workshop for pupils in Years 5 to 8.
Pupils will learn jazz/modern dance style choreography and practice the routines, before delivering a fun and energetic performance.
DISCOVER THE TREASURES BENEATH THE SEA A FASCINATING PIRATE SHIP-THEMED HISTORY WORKSHOP FOR PUPILS IN YEARS 5 TO 8.
The coastline of Britain is a treasure trove of historical information; everyone knows about the Mary Rose, but there are more than 40,000 other ships waiting to be explored. The question is - how do we get that information to the surface? And once we have it, how can we use it?
In this 80 minute hands-on workshop, pupils get to see the difficulties of exploring historical sites that are underwater. They will also work with undersea photographs to draw conclusions about the past, and explore an online database of wreck sites that have been recorded by underwater archaeologists.
BACKPACKING RACE ACROSS THE WORLD USE BASIC LANGUAGE SKILLS TO GET THROUGH SPAIN, FRANCE AND GERMANY
In this fun one-hour session pupils will work in teams. The teams will be allocated the normal airfare to get to a country far away. They have to “travel” through Spain, France and Germany using basic language skills to buy food other essentials, such as train and, bus tickets. They would need to investigate the fastest and cheapest route.
DELIVERED BY LUCKLEY’S MODER FOREIGN LANGUAGES & GEOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT
YOUTH SPEAKS LEARN THE ART OF EFFECTIVE AND PERSUASIVE DEBATING!
The ability to deliver a convincing point of view or argument and to present your thoughts in a clear and articulate way is a skill which is valued highly in school and in the world at large. As such, we are delighted to offer students the opportunity to participate in this two-hour masterclass on public speaking. During the session, pupils will research a topic in small groups and prepare to engage in a debate on the issue, demonstrating their ability to frame a line of argument and support this with appropriate evidence. DELIVERED BY LUCKLEY’S ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
CHORAL WORKSHOP SING TOGETHER! 7 May 2024 We would like to welcome some 200 prep and primary school pupils from Year 5 & 6 to an exciting day of choral workshops culminating in a presentation to parents at 4.30pm. Together they will learn to sing in parts a mixed selection of songs from classical, pop and musical theatre repertoire as well as enjoy musical warm-up activities. DELIVERED BY LUCKLEY’S MUSIC DEPARTMENT
SPORTS MASTERCLASSES At Luckley House, we pride ourselves on developing excellence, maximising participation and focusing on developing the individual. Our Sports Masterclasses are an opportunity for your pupils to experience some specialised coaching and teaching in a range of different sports, run by Luckley House staff, with support from some of our outstanding pupils. The sessions are available for pupils from Year 4 to Year 8. We can tailor the programme to meet the needs of your school and can offer sessions ranging from two hours to a full day. Our Director of Sport, Matt Humphrey will discuss with you your school’s individual requirements and will put together a bespoke programme. Matt is the ISA London West Sports Coordinator and ISFA South Central Coach.
EXAMPLE SESSIONS SESSION
SESSION OUTCOMES
Games-Based We have all used small-sided games Approach and TGFU within lessons, but do we use games effectively to promote good progress in ALL of our pupils? Football
England DNA. Developing the individual. Hitting all four corners (technical, tactical, physical and social). Practical games and exercises to develop both the individual and team.
Rugby
Scaffolding the games for all pupils – increasing confidence and promoting creativity in attack.
Hockey
Skill schools, games for understanding and developing a team.
Cricket
Simplifying the game for all pupils and engaging bat v ball games to promote skill development.
Netball
Brilliant basics and how you can reward, restrict and relate to get the best outcomes for your pupils.
Video-Game Design
Understand the role of video-game design in engaging all pupils. How to use missions, level ups, super-powers and much more…
Trampolining and Climbing
A fun 2-hour session encompassing trampolining and climbing techniques. Ideal for groups of up to 20 pupils.
If there are any sports you don’t see offered, please ask for more information. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) This is also a fantastic opportunity for sports CPD for your staff. From sport-specific sessions to games-based approach, find out how these can be delivered in your school to get the best out of your pupils.
FESTIVALS AND TOURNAMENTS DATE
EVENT
Friday 19 January 2024 - 12:30 to 15:00
U9/10 Hockey Workshop Round robin of matches for pupils of all levels, with coaching from some of our senior hockey players! 5 a’side hockey (mixed)
Thursday 25 January 2024 - 12:30 to 15:00
U9/10 – Rugby Festival - Boys only. A variety of conditioned games (inc touch) and skill zones to introduce players to the contact element of the game.
Friday 22 March 2024 - 12:30 to 15:00
U11 and U13 Girls Football Festival This is a 5 a’side competition that will ensure lots of games and fun. It is also an opportunity for staff CPD and to learn more about the FA Girls Schools Football Partnerships and what ‘freebies’ your school can access!
Monday 29 April 13:30 to 15:30
Junior CrossFit Competition A range of fun physical challenges to test your pupils fitness.
Please contact Desni Luckin to book your place E: desni.luckin@luckleyhouseschool.org
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