Enrichment Week 2023

In the penultimate week of the academic year we are planning four days of Enrichment Activities for all students in Years 7 – 9. These will take place from Tuesday 11th July to Friday 14th July 2023, and we will be offering students a wide range of activities that will give them an opportunity to learn outside of the classroom or in a different way. This is part of our extra-curricular offer, and we understand how important it is that students are able to be given opportunities that are different and enriching, which supplement their learning in the classroom.

Activities may give them the chance to face a personal challenge that takes them out of their “comfort” zone or to develop, or further develop, a new or established skill. They will have the opportunity to work with staff and other students in new ways which will help their personal development and allow them to engage in deeper learning.

In this booklet, you will find details of all the activities being offered this year. Activities offered may be limited to certain year groups or they may be open to all three year groups. These details are in the booklet along with any costs and equipment needed by students. The contents page provides quick overview to assist with this.

We have tried to keep the cost of activities as low as possible and many are free of charge. Please read this booklet together with your child and examine the activity details carefully. This will help to ensure your child selects an option that is appropriate for their interests and will make sure that Enrichment Week is as enjoyable and successful as possible for them and the other students involved. We are asking students to make first, second and third choices because many activities have a limited capacity, so it is not guaranteed that you will receive one of your top choices.

Students this year can choose between either a four day activity or 2 x 2 day activities.

There is a slip for you to return which is available in the back of this booklet or via the SLG. To secure a place on your child’s chosen activity we require full payment by Friday 5th May 2023. It is important that your child selects an activity that you have already approved with them at home.

Next steps:

• Look at the options with your child

• Complete student choice form giving a first, second and third choice

• Choices forms must be returned to your child’s Form Tutor by Friday 27th January 2023

We will allocate and confirm choices of activities in March 2023 Full payment for activities will be required by Friday 5th May 2023.

Thank you for your support - we hope everyone has a worthwhile and memorable experience.

Mr. Hillier, Headteacher

ACTIVITY ACTIVITY TYPE PAGE NO

Above & Below Brighton 4 day 6

Activity Taster Sessions 2 day 7

Adur Adventure Activities 4 day 8

Animals & Wildlife 2 day 9

Band Workshop 4 day 10

Basketball 2 day 11

Blacklands Farm 2 day 12

Board Games 2 day 13

Brave The Wild 2 day 14

Chess 2 day 15

Comic Book Workshop 4 day 16

Creative Writing Workshop 2 day 17

Cricket 2 day 18

Cycling Skills 4 day 19

Dance Workshop 4 day 20

Dolawen 4 day 21

Film Production 4 day 22

Film /TV lighting workshop 2 day 23

Graphic Design 2 day 24

Harry Potter Week 4 day 25

Intro to D of E 2 day 26

Junior Masterchef - Street Food 4 day 27

ACTIVITY ACTIVITY TYPE PAGE NO

Multisports Tournaments 2 day 28

Paddling at Piddinghoe 4 day 29

Papercraft 2 day 30

Patchwork 2 day 31

Russell Martin Football Academy 4 day 32

Science Fiction Week 4 day 33

Screen Printing 4 day 34

Seaside Ceramics 4 day 35

Silversmithing 4 day 36

South Downs Way Walk 2 day 37

Stadium Tours 4 day 38

Stringer Bake Off 4 day 39

Surf Camp 4 day 40

Theatre Workshop 4 day 41

Wargaming 2 day 42

Wellbeing Retreat 4 day 43

Wild Art 4 day 44

Activity: Above & Below Brighton

General description of activities

Students will experience Brighton like never before!

Learn more about the city we live in and spend time both above the skyline on the i360 and zip line and underneath the city with a visit to the Old Police Cells. Students will also experience a variety of new and old sights across the city, including the old penny arcade, a tour around the Pavilion and Brighton museum, a round of crazy golf and time on the Pier.

A likely itinerary will be as follows:

Day 1 – A ride up the i360 and visit to Brighton Old Police Cells Day 2 – Tour of Brighton Pavilion and Brighton Museum Day 3 - Crazy golf and zip line on the seafront Day 4 – Time on the Pier and the Old Penny Arcade

Purpose of activity

To learn about and visit parts of the city you may not have been to or heard about before. Learn about the history of the city and see how it has changed over the years.

Other information

Due to the nature of some of the activities, this option may not be suited to those with a fear of heights!

year group

years

Activity: Activity Taster Sessions

2 day activity

General description of activities

2 days of activities off site as follows:

1 day at Out of Bounds taking part in a range of activities including: clip n climb, adventure nets, bowling, adventure golf, footgolf.

1 day at Go Ape featuring both sessions in the treetops and ground-based activities

Purpose of activity

Students will experience a range of both outdoor and indoor activities, have fun, try new things and learn new skills.

Activity: Adur Adventure Activities

4 day activity

General description of activities

Students will take part in 4 days’ worth of activities at the Adur Activities centre in Shoreham. Activities will include:

Watersports:

• Stand up paddleboarding • Kayaking • Canoeing • Mountain biking • Indoor climbing and bouldering • Archery • Team Games • Problem Solving

Days will run from 9.30am - 2.30pm at the centre.

Purpose of activity

To build confidence and communication skills through team building tasks and individual problem solving activities.

Important to note

Students will be responsible for the cost of their own travel to and from Shoreham for the week. If students are not able to travel on their own to Shoreham then we need to be aware and we will help provide a suitable alternative.

Outdoor activity wear, Trainers or suitable shoes, packed lunch, waterproof jacket.

Activity: Animals & Wildlife

General description of activities

A two-day schedule of activities all about animals and wildlife.

A likely

itinerary

The week will include:

will be as follows:

• Day 1 will be an opportunity to get hand-on experience with lots of different animals when Reptylers visit the school!

• Day 2 will involve a visit to Arundel Wetland Centre (WWF) where students will be involved in fun activities about wetland wildlife, as well as having time to explore the site in small groups.

Purpose of activity

To learn about and experience different habitats and environments that animals and wildlife use and live in. To further their knowledge various aspects around animal and wildlife conservation.

Equipment required

Packed lunch each day. Suncream, sunhat, sunglasses and umbrella for shade (essential). Appropriate clothing and shoes for walking on uneven terrain. year group

max no. of students

of activity

Activity: Band Workshop

4 day activity

General description of activities

You will gain experience performing in a band and participate in workshops, led by a local Rock Band organisation ‘Jam Brighton’. You then have the opportunity to record your prepared song in a local recording studio with an experienced recording engineer.

A likely itinerary will be as follows:

• Tuesday – Preparation: choosing bands and songs (in school)

• Wednesday – Jam Brighton workshops (in school)

• Thursday – Jam Brighton workshops (in school) & preparation for recording

• Friday - Recording Studio (3 hours at Brighton Electric)

Purpose of activity

To introduce students to possible career choices in Music.

To give students experience in a recording studio, develop band skills and work with local musicians from Jam Brighton. year group

equipment required

Students own instruments, optional (can use school instruments)

Packed lunch for day at the recording studio

Activity: Basketball

General description of activities

Each morning students will rotate around skills based activities focusing on shooting, dribbling and defensive skills.

Afternoons will be focused on game play.

Purpose of the activity:

To have fun, develop new skills or improve on own ability.

Activity: Blacklands Farm

2 day activity

General description of activities

This is a 2-day residential activity – only taking place on the 13th & 14th July.

Students will spend 2 days, 1 night at Blackland’s farm in East Grinsted. They will take part in several activities on site, including team building, high ropes, crate challenge, climbing, abseiling, zip wire, bungee trampoline, night line, bush craft to name just a few! All activities are led by qualified instructors. All food and accommodation will be provided, but a full kit list will be provided.

Please note: Students will need to make their own way to and from Blackland’s Farm

Purpose of the activity:

Students will experience a range of outdoor activities, improving or learning new skills and building relationship with their peers.

Activity: Board Games

2 day activity

General description of activities

Students will spend time playing various board games against each other and learning new games.

There may also be an opportunity to create their own board games.

Purpose of activity

To have fun, be creative and learn new games.

year group

All years

max no. of students 30

cost of activity Free

equipment required

Students should bring along any board games they fancy playing and teaching to others.

Activity: Brave The Wild

General description of activities

Join us on our two day adventure, where you’ll discover facts about:

• Prehistoric creatures on a visit to the Booth Museum

• Explore nature on a scavenger hunt through Preston park

• The underwater world with a trip to Brighton Sea life centre and rock pooling at the Marina (dependent on the tide)

A likely itinerary will be as follows:

• Day 1: Explore the Booth Museum and then complete a nature scavenger hunt

• Day 2: Visit the Brighton sea life centre, followed by lunch on Brighton beach and either rock pooling (dependent on the tide) or fun on Brighton pier

Purpose of activity

Activity: Chess

2 day activity

General description of activities

Students will receive coaching on how to become a better player. There will be friendly games vs teachers and students, plus a student v student competition.

Purpose of activity

Improve chess skills and develop skills in win strategy

Other information

Students must already be able to play chess (basic level is fine)

Activity: Comic Book Workshop

General description of activities

If you’re a fan of the movies or just want to know where to start with comic books, come along for;

• Reading and discussing comic books (new and old)

• Writing, drawing and creating your own comic book art and stories (No experience required)

• You will learn all about the different types of comic, how they are made, structured and released. If you have never read a comic book before, we will talk about how to get started and share suggestions on good read; old and new

• We will also look at different types of comic book art including how to show emotions and create atmosphere. We will be working on our own mini-projects including developing your own characters and stories with the aim of printing a complete comic!

Purpose of activity

General description of activities

Over two days we will explore different types of creative writing. Students will take part in workshops that will include nature writing to children’s books!

Purpose of activity

To develop students’ passion for writing.

Activity: Cricket

General description of activities

• Day 1 morning will focus on a range of Cricket Skills – batting, bowling and fielding. Afternoon students will play a 20 over game using the facilities at Preston Park. • Day 2 – Student will watch a professional cricket match at a local ground (Sussex or London) – Will depend on schedule

Purpose of activity

Activity: Cycling Skills

General description of activities

• Learning road safety skills and basic bike maintenance. The training takes place on the roads around school. Trips to Stanmer Park to develop their cycling skills with a qualified mountain bike instructor

• A trail ride over the South Downs. This will depend on the weather conditions and risk assessments from the instructors. If it is not safe to do so, we will return to Stanmer Park.

Purpose of activity

To learn and develop skills to do with cycle safety, on road and off road cycling

Equipment required

Helmets and bikes can be lent to students if necessary. If students use their own bikes, they must be suitable for off road cycling and have front and rear brakes. We will check the working condition of bikes and if bikes are unsatisfactory students will be lent a bike. Clothing suitable to wet weather conditions and getting dirty. Packed lunch and snacks each day.

Activity: Dance Workshop

4 day activity

General description of activities

4 days of dance workshops put on by external companies who will run sessions on different types of dance as outlined below:

• 1 x day of salsa

• 1 x day of charleston

• 2 x day of streetdance

Purpose of activity

To try out different types of dance and learn new techniques from outside dance professionals

General description of activities

4 day activity (actually 5 day, will run from Tuesday - Saturday)

The school is very lucky to own an Outdoor Activity Centre in North Wales, which is called Dolawen.

The residential trip will be for 5 days (Tuesday – Saturday) and will include a wide range of activities such as:

Mountain Walking – Canoeing/Kayaking – Rock Climbing – Wide Games – Gorge Walking –Problem Solving

As always, fully qualified, and experienced staff and instructors will lead all activities

Purpose of activity

Equipment required

A full kit list will be provided but the school will provide all specialist equipment, all you need to provide is a sleeping bag and some old clothes which will all get wet and dirty. Please note: this is a five day trip running from Tuesday 11 – Saturday 15 July.

Activity: Film Production

General description of activities

Students will separate into groups and then write a treatment for a short film and share some ideas with others. They then have a quick introduction to storyboarding.

Students will then shoot their film in different locations and have a go at sourcing some sound effects to go with it.

They will also have a short lesson on editing and spend a day finalising their films using editing software.

There will then be time to show each other the films.

Purpose of activity

short film from premise to completion

Equipment required

2 day activity

General description of activities

Students will have the chance to learn how to use a range of video equipment including prosumer cameras, professional tripods and other rigging gear, kino-flo fluorescent lighting fixtures (state of the art 10 years ago but largely superseded by LEDs) and some older incandescent lighting fixtures, as well as stands, backdrop supports, blackout, reflectors and microphones.

Students will take turns in trying out different roles (Gaffer, Best Boy, Camera Assistant, Actor, AD, Operator, Director, Sound Recordist etc) and get to practice new techniques. By the end of the two days students should be much more confident about the different roles and responsibilities on a film set and have more of an idea which roles they might be suited to, or attracted by.

Purpose of activity

Improve technical knowledge of lighting equipment, cameras, microphones and filmmaking practices.

Equipment required

max no. of students

cost

cost of activity

per student

Free equipment required

Activity: Graphic Design

General description of activities

Understanding Graphic Design. Taking Photographs outside school. Use Photoshop to add filters. Create a Magazine cover and insert.

Purpose of activity

To develop creative skills and technical skills using pen and paper and Photoshop.

Activity: Harry Potter Week

General description of activities

Students would take part in a variety of activities over the week, including:

• Playing Quidditch • Making chocolate frog boxes; maruaders’ maps and other craft activities • Making wands • Writing spin offs/prequels to characters from the stories • Quizzes and games • Watching the films • And go to the Harry Potter studios for a day during the week

Purpose of activity

• To develop literacy and an interest in literature • To engage in an area that interests them and give them a sense of enjoyment of learning and creating • To develop their imagination • To be creative • To work and socialise with students they have not met before • To work collaboratively year

Activity : Intro to D of E

2 day activity

General description of activities

Through a DofE programme young people have fun, make friends, improve their selfesteem and build confidence. They gain essential skills and attributes for work and life such as resilience, problem-solving, team-working, communication and drive, enhancing CVs and uni and job applications

Over 2 days students will be introduced to sections of a bronze Duke of Edinburgh award and learn more about what the course entails.

Lead by a group of qualified D of E instructors, this 2 day taster course will introduce students to elements of the award, particularly the expedition section including spending time learning how the award works, practical guidance on setting up tents and using stoves to prepare food, a small expedition within the local area and other aspects that are required if the award is undertaken.

Purpose of activity

To learn more about the Duke of Edinburgh award and experience parts of it.

Other information

This is an introduction to the award and does not count as part of it should students wish to take it up at a later stage.

Clothes/footwear suitable for walking and being outdoors. Food to prepare on one day (more info will be provided)

Junior MasterchefStreet Food

4 day activity

General description of activities

Students will be provided with recipes and ingredients for multicultural dishes. They will prepare and cook with support. The aim is to impress the judges with some outstanding dishes. The winner will be awarded with a recipe book.

Purpose of activity

To develop skills in cooking food.

Activity: Multisports Tournaments

2 day activity

General description of activities

Day 1 will include a taster session in 4/5 different sports. One activity will be Swimming. Students will need to be prepared to swim. These are likely to include two traditional options (Basketball, Football etc). Two more alternative options (Kinball, Volleyball)

Day 2 Tournaments in those sports from day 1 plus the possibility of an inflatable obstacle course.

Purpose of activity

Swimming, Fitness, enjoyment, wellbeing, learning new skills.

Activity: Paddling at Piddinghoe

General description of activities

Spend 4 days exploring a variety of fun waterside and water activities including:

• stand up paddle boarding

• Kayaking, canoeing

• Raft building

• Inflatable obstacle courses

• Beach volleyball

Purpose of activity

To build confidence with a variety of different water sports and to work as a team.

NB: Students must make their own way to and from Piddinghoe each day. The cost for this is not included in the above price.

Comfy clothes (that you don’t mind getting wet/dirty), trainers, swim wear and towel.

Activity: Papercraft

General

of

Purpose of activity

Activity: Patchwork

2 day activity

General description of activities

Introduction to different ways of using patchwork , ideas for different projects, discussion around sustainable sewing- recycling and reusing fabrics.

Students can choose to make items such as a bag, patchwork quilt , garment or small toy.

Purpose of activity

Engage students in sustainable sewing.

Materials will be provided but it would be great if students could source some off cuts of fabric, old sheets, duvet covers etc for use in the activity.

Activity: Russell Martin Football Academy

General description of activities

Students will spend 4 days developing knowledge and understanding of the game. The days will be broken down into skill development, team play and a tournament structure competition.

Please note: this activity will be run by staff from the Russell Martin Football Academy

Purpose of activity

Activity: Science Fiction Week

4 day activity

General description of activities

A trip to the British Film Institute in London for a day of Science Fiction! There will be a lecture on Science Fiction from an industry professional, a screening of a science fiction film then a group discussion about it, and then students will be able to access the BFI archives, an extensive collection of film and television where they will be directed towards science fiction titles

Introducing themes of Science Fiction and exploring how it has changed since the early days of film. Then watching a Science Fiction film

Trip to the IMAX in Crawley to watch a Science Fiction (film to be confirmed)

Science Fiction in writing day – reading short stories, extracts from graphic novels and then watching a film based on a science fiction novel to see how successful the transition is from print to screen

Purpose of activity

max no. of students 25

cost of activity £80 per student N/A

equipment required

Activity: Screen Printing

General description of activities

Students will learn how to Screen print using paper stencils as a starting point, learning the process of pulling ink through an open screen to create your own unique designs to print onto a tote bag, poster and T-shirt (optional)

We will also explore ways of ‘drawing’ onto the screen to transfer more expressive images. A visit to Brighton Lanes to gather inspiration for designs from shops and galleries

Purpose of activity

To have fun, be creative and learn new skills

Activity: Seaside Ceramics

General description of activities

A 4 day activity allowing students to explore their creative side and create a beautiful piece of ceramics that celebrates the natural environment.

• Day 1 - A trip to Brighton Museum

• Day 2 - A trip to the beach to draw and collect inspirational materials

• Day 3 & 4 - At school, making a bowl/vase using hand building techniques. Decorating with pressing textures or scaffito techniques and adding slip.

Purpose of activity

To introduce students to hand building techniques and to draw artistic inspiration from their environment.

General description of activities

Over the 4 days students will learn basic silversmithing and jewellery making skills, including:

• Students will develop their skills in piercing (sawing) and filing with the materials.

• Students will design and plan the ring which they will be making

• Students will work on the soldering skills and will solder the final piece together.

• Students will finish off their piece and polish it using the correct equipment.

Purpose of activity

Students will take part in a creative activity and develop their skills using different equipment. They will also experience a sense of fun and wellbeing.

Activity: South Downs Way Walk

General description of activities

Two walks that take in the beautiful scenery and surroundings that are part of the South Downs Way. Starting from Bramber Castle and ending at Ditchling Beacon. Each day will cover 5-6 miles including a stop for lunch.

Purpose of activity

Students will gain a wider understanding of the area they live in and some of the history surrounding it. They will also get some exercise/fresh air and improve their fitness.

Equipment

Activity: Stadium Tours

General description of activities

Each day we will visit one of the Big Sports Stadiums in London and take part in a stadium tour and a visit to a sports memorabilia museum.

Stadiums from below will be visited

• Emirates

• Tottenham

• Twickenham

• Olympic

We will travel each day by train. Times will be confirmed. Students will need to make their own way to and from Brighton Station each day.

Purpose of activity

To have the opportunity to follow the footsteps of where the sporting greats have played.

Activity: Stringer Bake Off

General description of activities

Students will meet at MET College over a series of four days. Each day will require students to produce a specified bake that is personalised. Prior to the week, pupils will need to complete a baking journal, which requires them to plan their bakes, thinking about decoration, presentation, ingredients and equipment.

Purpose of activity

• To give pupils the experience of working in a professional kitchen and develop their culinary skills.

• To highlight to pupils the range of practical / industry courses available at MET College.

Equipment Required

Most equipment is provided by MET college; however, pupils will need to bring any additional equipment that their individual bakes require (pre-planned in baking journal) and a container to transport their bakes home.

Activity

Surf Camp

General description of activities

Students will travel via mini bus down to Devon. Days will include surf lessons (average 4 hours a day) with qualified instructors.

Students will camp overnight each night and there may be an option to take part in some yoga in the mornings and evenings.

Purpose of activity

• Students experience a water sport they may not have tried or to develop skills they already have.

• Residential camp allowing students to experience time away from home in a safe environment

Other information

Students must be able to swim.

Equipment required

Tents and cooking equipment are provided.

Students need: sleeping bags, wetsuit (if owned, if not they are available to borrow)

Swimming gear, warm clothing, towels etc.

Activity: Theatre Workshop 4 day

General description of activities

Over four days students will take part in a mix of drama and theatre experiences including; mask workshop with Trestle Theatre over two days, Theatre Royal Brighton backstage tour with workshops for one day and London theatre trip for the final day.

Purpose of activity

To engage students in a life long love of theatre and the arts!

Activity: Wargaming

2 day activity

General description of activities

Students will focus on the tactics, weapons, personalities and great events of warfare of one or two periods of history, including the Napoleonic period and World War II, both ground and aerial combat during The Battle of Britain.

Additional periods offered are likely to be ancient warfare, the Punic Wars between Rome and Carthage and World War II ground warfare from the Eastern or Western Fronts. Students usually choose a period that interests them.

For Each Period Planned:

• Students will watch a film and/or documentary informing them about the warfare/ great events in that period.

• Students will be able to take on the role of commanders to plan and fight battles using some war gaming rules.

• A selection of research books will be left out for students to look at.

Purpose of activity

To give students the opportunity to work as a team and as individuals, making decisions and carrying through plans.

To obtain an overview of that period in history, major events/battles/persons involved. To encourage an interest in history.

Technical skills will involve accurate measuring and developing an understanding of probability.

year group All Years

max no. of students

cost of activity

Activity: Wellbeing Retreat

General description of activities

Over 4 days, students will undertake and learn techniques of relaxation, wellbeing and positive psychology.

The course will include activities such as gentle yoga stretches, mediation practices and breathing techniques for soothing the nervous system. Outdoor activities will include a mindful forest walk and identifying healing herbs in nature with a trained herbalist. We will also take students on a day trip to a Buddhist monastery to witness the day-to-day activities of ordained monks and nuns in the Buddhist Theravada tradition. Our group inschool activities will include creative vision board making applying techniques in positive psychology.

None of these activities will involve personal sharing; however, if students feel the need to share there are qualified members of staff here to listen.

The activities are designed to implant healthy attitudes toward the self and others as well as techniques for relaxation and wellbeing.

Purpose of activity

To promote wellbeing and introduce activities which reduce stress and generate happiness and calm

Activity: Wild Art

General description of activities

Introduction to nature and wildlife on the school campus exploring the woods, the pond and the butterfly haven. Learning some photographic techniques and then drawing and taking photographs to use in final piece.

Trip to a local nature reserve in Sussex to see birds, wild deer, butterflies, insects, trees, plants and even maybe snakes! Drawing and taking photographs to use in final piece.

Trip to the beach to make sculptures and rock art then to another nature reserve on the South Downs to see more wildlife as a source of inspiration for your art work.

Using nature and wildlife to create a work of art for a final exhibition of work in the Art department. Work on canvas, and/or paper and photographs.

Purpose of activity

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To develop appreciation and knowledge of nature and wildlife in our local area and in Sussex

To look at how artists illustrate wild life

• To develop art skills using a range of media

Student’s name: ………………………………… Tutor Group: .....................

This year we are offering both 4 day and 2 day activities. If you choose any 2 day activities please include 2 x 2 day activities for that choice. Please see example below:

EXAMPLE

Title of Activity (either 1 x 4 day activity or 2 x 2 day activity)

1. First Choice Animals and Wildlife and Wargaming 2. Second Choice Graphic Design and Basketball 3. Third Choice

Harry Potter Week

Please detail below your first, second and third choices. Many activities have a limited capacity so your first preference may not be guaranteed.

Title of Activity (either 1 x 4 day activity or 2 x 2 day activities)

1. First Choice 2. Second Choice 3. Third Choice

Please return this completed and signed form to your form tutor before the deadline of 27th January 2023

Remember to fill in your name and your choices. Forms will not be accepted without a parent/ carer’s signature.

Having parental responsibility, I confirm that …………………………………….. (student name) in ….………….. (tutor group) would like to select the activities/trips indicated above and I agree to my child taking part.

• I understand that if the activities are undersubscribed they may not run and that spaces are limited on each activity so students may not get their first choice.

• I agree to pay in full by 5th May 2023

• I understand that if payment is not received by 5th May 2023, my child will not be able to take part in the activity of their choice and will be allocated to another activity

Signed (Parent/Carer): ………………………………………………………………………………… Print Name: ………………………………………………………………………………………………

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