FRAMLINGHAM COLLEGE PREP SCHOOL
The Junior Duke Award Programme
SUMMER TERM 2025
Welcome
The Junior Duke Award has been designed to help Framlingham College Prep School pupils develop important and essential life skills, drawing on the breadth of opportunities presented in the school's diverse Co-Curricular programme.
The award scheme is based on a six-module model, each element of which must be completed to achieve the relevant level award at the end of the academic year. All elements are covered as part of our normal offering at the Prep School.
There are three award levels that pupils can achieve:
Ruby Year 3 and 4
Amber Year 5 and 6
Emerald Year 7 and 8
Each new award level requires an increased level of commitment and gets progressively more challenging.
Pupils can choose activities (outlined in the following pages of this booklet) which will allow them to complete the skills, volunteering and active elements of the awards. Residentials and Expeditions are part of the co-curricular programme and exploration elements will be taught through specialist teaching sessions.
Each areas is assessed and signed off in a separate logbook (which will be provided during the term).
Choosing activities:
Each pupil will need to complete at least the correct number of activity options depending on their award level.
This
Choose any sport, dance or fitness activity – in short, anything that requires a sustained level of energy and physical activity as an after-school activity.
Choose an after-school activity that will allow you to prove you have broadened your understanding and increased your expertise in your chosen skill. This should not be a physical activity.
Choosing to give time to help people, the community or society, the environment or animals after
Active Activities
American Sports
Experience the thrill of American sports! From the high-speed action of the American Football (TAG) to the nonstop excitement of the Basketball and the rich tradition of Baseball, there's something for every fan. This American Sports Activity will deliver unforgettable moments.
Athletics
Pit yourself against the Prep School Athletics Standards. Can you go for Gold? It is imperative that all Year 3 & 4 attend this session as it will be their only practice for Sports Day.
Ballet
Following the Cecchetti ballet method, ballet classes at Framlingham Prep consist of a combination of syllabus and imaginative free ballet, instilling a love of dance, and an understanding of the core discipline and control which ballet requires. Providing an opportunity for progression and achievement, children may take class exams, should they wish to.
Darts
Enter the world of darts - will you get "180"?
Focus Sports
Starting young, the boys and girls attending this session will get the opportunity to partake in touch rugby, euro hockey, netball and soft ball cricket learning the valuable skills of teamwork, attacking and defending and winning and losing in a controlled, safe environment.
Golf
The golf activity runs across two different locations; Aldeburgh and Fynn Valley Clubs. The venue is very much dependent on the time of year, light and weather but what is a constant is the valuable time you’ll get to master your stroke, through a short, sharp technical lesson. Hitting lots of balls with a dedicated coach to interject and support when need will allow you to develop at speed through this activity.
High Performing
This invite only activity caters for players that are on a regional performance pathways. Running at lunch time, our Heads of Sports in Hockey, Cricket, Netball and Rugby will be on hand to deliver to your current sporting needs ensuring you stay one step ahead of the county pack.
Horse Riding
Horse riding lessons at the wonderful Valley Farm - collectionfromValley Farmat17.30.Thisactivityischargeable
Post-match Cool Down
After their Games session on a Friday, Year 3 and 4 will come together to relax and cool down.
Pre-Season Boys' Rugby
Handling, passing, attacking, defending and tackling are some of the key focuses of the Rugby activity this Summer. Add in conditioning, footwork and speedwork and this activity adds great value to your Rugby experience in the Prep School. This one is not to be missed.
Pre-Season Girls' Hockey
Our experienced Senior Coaches, led by Mrs Letchford, will guide you through the fundamental skills to become successful at this wonderful game. You’ll practice shooting, passing and tackling skills through a series of engaging drills and mini-games that make learning fun before playing small sided games.
Running Games
Stuck in the mud, 40:40, hide and seek, capture the flag and so much more in this activity packed with fitness, fun and frivolity.
Shooting
An introduction to the sport under the watchful eye of the College SSI, Warrant Officer Roy Witham. This will take place on the College Range at the Senior School with pick up from the Senior School Reception.
Sports Scholars (Years 7 and 8)
This activity is designated to the small number of Sports Scholars in Years 7 and 8 at the Prep School. We run two sessions a week (Tuesday after school and Thursday lunchtimes). Topics vary across the year with lessons delivered both in and out the classroom. A flavour of these would be; goal setting, nutrition, stretching and yoga, teamwork, sportsmanship, leadership, strength and conditioning, tactical enhancement, video analysis and so much more. All Sports Scholars are expected to attend.
Tennis Squads
This invite only, squad session, is for enthusiastic tennis players aiming to improve their skills and compete in matches against other schools. Although most competitions occur in the summer term, this on-court time with our dedicated coaching team offers invaluable learning opportunities. If your child is interested in joining a Tennis Squad, please contact Mr Daynes on rdaynes@framlinghamcollege.co.uk.
Ultimate Frisbee
Discover the fast-paced, high-flying excitement of Ultimate Frisbee! Combining the agility of soccer, the strategy of basketball, and the spirit of fair play, Ultimate is a non-stop, action-packed sport that keeps players on their toes. Whether you're diving for a game-winning, you have to throw, run, and soar to succeed.
Skill Activities
Art
Find your creative self and explore different medias in this art club.
Art Portfolio
Invited pupils from Year 6 and 7 will join Mr Lenton for portfolio preparation, stretch and challenge in Art with a view to preparing them for Art Scholarship applications
Cantate
Chamber choir for pupils who want to explore choral singing, led by Mr C Borrett, Director of Music at Ipswich Minster (St Mary-Le-Tower, Ipswich).
Concert Band
Come and join this exciting ensemble to create beautiful music for others to enjoy.
Classics Club
At Classics Club, children will explore the fascinating language of Latin as well as learn how the ancient world shaped the one we live in today. Whether children are interested in history, language, mythology, or just love a good story, Classics Club is the place to be for curious young minds.
Cookery
Practise your cooking skills and create some delicious treats! There is a £30 charge for this activity.
Debating
Do you have strong opinions on things? Come along and learn how to channel those ideas in a positive and constructive way.
Design and Technology
An opportunity to get some extra time in the workshop.
Eco Committee
Following on from our success in achieving Eco Schools’ Status, join Mrs Seymour to continue doing our bit to reduce climate change.
Forest Fun
Taking full advantage of the beautiful woodlands we will be exploring the great outdoors, following the children's interests in bushcraft, fire lighting, den building and much more. There is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing!
Lego Club
Did you know that Lego is the biggest tyre producer in the world! Let your construction skills and imagination come to life.
Logic Games (Years 1 & 2)
Spend time enjoying a variety of games to get you thinking! Working in small groups and enjoying time with friends.
Lower Prep Violin Group
Join us every Thursday during morning break for our vibrant Violin Group! Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting, it's a great opportunity to practice, collaborate, and enjoy making music with fellow string enthusiasts. Grab your instrument, come be part of the musical fun and work towards performance opportunities!
Mini Music Makers
Led by early-music expert and current parent, Ms Barkway, this group gives children the chance to learn about an array of musical instruments and genres, learn recorder and sing together every week in preparation for performances to the school and parents. A great supplement to the fantastic music lessons you already get here at FCPS.
Music Theory
A drop-in session for any and all musicians looking to improve their music theory knowledge. Suitable for all, whether you're just starting to read music or looking to take that pesky Grade 5 theory exam, Miss Lines is on hand to provide tailored, 1-to-1 support.
Musical Theatre
Magical Musicals! Explore the exciting world of Musical Theatre through the essential elements of singing, dancing, and acting. With a focus on building confidence and stage presence, students will learn how to bring characters to life, master choreography, and refine their vocal skills — all while having fun and collaborating with others.
Pre-Prep Violin Group
Join us every Monday lunchtime for our Pre-Prep Violin Group! Perfect for beginners, this is a fun and supportive space to start your musical journey. Bring your instrument, and let’s explore the world of strings together!
COMPULSORY FOR YEAR 6
Shakespeare
All Year 6 pupils will be involved in our Summer Term Production.
Show Choir
A singing group for Year 6 - 8 where we tackle more challenging and advanced repertoire for big events, such as the Spring and Summer Concerts! A great opportunity to develop your harmony skills, strengthen friendships across the year groups and gain valuable performance experience.
Sketching
Each week you will explore a different for subject, using observational skills to create beautiful pencil drawings.
Stitch and Create
Learn how to create your own beautiful crafts.
Volunteering Activities
Gardening
Calling all green fingered gardening lovers and support your housegrowing a variety of flowers, vegetables and fruits.
Plugged In
Ever dreamed of being in a band? All instrumentalists are welcome to join us for this opportunity to jam and rehearse together, with performance opportunities to follow in assemblies as well as the chance to be part of a group accompanying hymns in Church services.
Pre-Prep After School Club
Available for Pre-Prep pupils that need to stay beyond 16:00. Each evening will include a different themed activity plus the option to just relax and play.
Supporting Pre-Prep
Come and spend time with the wonderful children in our Pre-Prep After School Club - great experience for a budding baby sitter.
BOOKING NOW OPEN FOR SUMMER 2025
Activities for Reception, Year 1 & 2
Activity
PP Violin Group Lunchtime Activity Music Room Miss Lines
MON
TUE
Focus Sports 5pm finish Weather Dependent Graduate Students
PP After School Club 5pm finish Early Years Mrs Wright
Ballet (Yr 1 only) £ Lunchtime Activity Studio Miss Hartley
Ballet (Nur & Rec) £ Lunchtime Activity Studio Miss Hartley
Tennis Squad (Rec & Yr 1) £ Lunchtime Activity Rowley Hall Tennis Coaches
Sketching (Yr 2) 5pm finish Room 20 Miss Gough
Mini Music Makers (Yrs 1 & 2) 5pm finish Music Room Ms Barkway
PP After School Club 5pm finish Early Years Mrs Wright
Tennis Squad (Yr 2) Lunchtime Activity Rowley Hall Tennis Coaches
Ballet (Yr 2) £ Lunchtime Activity Studio Miss Hartley
WED
THU
Lego Club 5pm finish Room 22 Mrs Forrest
PP After School Club 5pm finish Early Years Mrs Wright
PP After School Club 5pm finish Early Years Mrs Wright
Art (Yr 2) 5pm finish Art Room Mr Lenton
PP Logic Games (Yrs 1 & 2) 5pm finish Year 1 Miss Mayhew
PP After School Club 5pm finish Early Years Mrs Wright
FRI
Forest Fun! (Yrs 1 & 2) 5pm finish Forest Mrs Drury
£ Denotes paid activity
Activities for Years 3 & 4
Activity Time
MON
TUE
Location
Staff
Prep 5pm finish Room 1 Various
Tennis Squad (Yr 4) £ 5:10pm pick-up Hardcourts Mr Daynes
Ballet (Yr 4) £
Lunchtime Activity Studio Miss Hartley
Concert Band 5pm finish Music Room Miss Lines
Sketching 5pm finish Room 20 Miss Gough
Athletics 5pm finish Back Fields Mr Northcote & Mr Bilton
Prep 5pm finish Room 1 Mrs Cooper
Cantate
Ballet (Yr 3) £
WED
Lunchtime Activity Music Room Mr Borrett & Miss Lines
Lunchtime Activity Studio Mrs Hartley
Running Games 5pm finish Rowley Hall Miss Tuckwell
Prep 5pm finish Room 1 Mrs Seymour
Tennis Squad (Yr 3) £ 5:10pm pick-up Hardcourts Tennis Coaches
LP Violin Group
Gardening
Eco Committee
THU
Breaktime Activity Music Room Miss Lines
Lunchtime Activity School Garden Mrs Drury
Lunchtime Activity Room 5 Mrs Seymour
Art 5pm finish Art Room Mr Lenton
Prep 5pm finish Room 1 Mr Loveridge
Lego Club 5pm finish Room 15 Mr Means
Fixtures
FRI
Details will be posted on SOCS and the Team Sheet Notice board each week
Post-Match Cool Down 5pm finish Back Fields Miss Tuckwell
£ Denotes paid activity
Activities for Year 5
Activity
Athletics
MON
5pm finish Back Field
Mr Northcote & Mr Artaman
Prep 5pm finish Room 1 Various
Tennis Squad £ 5:10pm pick-up Hardcourts Mr Daynes
Ballet £
Music Theory
TUE
Concert Band
Sketching
Lunchtime Activity Studio Miss Hartley
Lunchtime Activity Music Room Miss Lines
5pm finish Music Room Miss Lines
5pm finish Room 20 Miss Gough
Prep 5pm finish Room 1 Mrs Cooper
WED Fixtures
LP String Group
Eco Committee
Gardening
THU
Details will be posted on SOCS and the Team Sheet Notice board each week
Lunchtime Activity Music Room Miss Lines
Lunchtime Activity Room 5 Mrs Seymour
Lunchtime Activity School Garden Mrs Drury
Art 5pm finish Art Room Mr Lenton
Lego Club 5pm finish Room 2 Mr Means
Prep 5pm finish Room 1 Mr Loveridge
FRI
Activity
Pre-Season Girls' Hockey
5:30pm pick-up from Senior Sch Inskip's Astro Mrs Letchford & Mr Gall
Horse Riding £ 5:30pm pick-up from Valley Farm Valley Farm Miss Lines
Pre-Season Boys' Rugby 5pm finish FCPS Fields Mr Greenhall & Mr Means
Prep 5pm finish Room 1 Mr Jones
Stitch and Create 5pm finish Room 20 Miss Gough
£ Denotes paid activity
Activities for Year 6
Activity
FCPS Show Choir
High Performing Sport
MON
Athletics
Lunchtime Activity
Invite Only
Music Room Miss Lines
Lunchtime Activity Rowley Hall & Hardcourts Sports Coaches
5pm finish Back Fields Mr Northcote & Mr Artaman
Prep 5pm finish Room 1 Various
Art Portfolio
Music Theory
Concert Band
TUE
Invite Only
Lunchtime Activity
Lunchtime Activity
5pm finish
Art Room Mr Lenton
Music Room Miss Lines
Music Room Miss Lines
DT 5pm finish DT Room Mr Buxton
Musical Theatre 5pm finish
Studio Mrs Charles-Saker
Prep 5pm finish Room 1 Mrs Cooper
Sketching 5pm finish Room 20 Miss Gough
Tennis Squad £ 5:10pm finish Hardcourts Mr Daynes
WED Fixtures
THU Eco Committee
Details will be posted on SOCS and the Team Sheet Notice board each week
Lunchtime Activity Room 5 Mrs Seymour
Ballet £ Lunchtime Activity Studio Miss Hartley
LP String Group
Shakespeare ** COMPULSORY **
Breaktime Activity Music Room Miss Lines
5pm finish Rowley Hall Mrs Charles-Saker
FRI
Activity
Pre-Season
Girls' Hockey
5:30pm pick-up from Senior Sch Inskip's Astro Mrs Letchford & Mr Gall
Horse Riding £ 5:30pm pick-up from Valley Farm Valley Farm Miss Lines
Pre-Season Boys' Rugby 5pm finish FCPS Fields Mr Greenhall & Mr Means
Prep 5pm finish Room 1 Mr Jones
Stitch and Create 5pm finish Room 20 Miss Gough
£ Denotes paid activity
Activities for Year 7 & 8
Activity
FCPS Show Choir
Classics Club
MON
TUE
Lunchtime Activity
Music Room Miss Lines
Lunchtime Activity Room 18 Mrs De Bassano
High Performing Sport Invite Only
Lunchtime Activity Rowley Hall & Hardcourts Sports Coaches
Athletics 5pm finish Back Fields Mr Northcote & Mr Artaman
Prep 5pm finish Room 1 Various
Art Portfolio (Yr 7)
Music Theory
Invite Only
Lunchtime Activity
Lunchtime Activity
Art Room Mr Lenton
Music Room Miss Lines
Musical Theatre 5pm finish Studio Mrs Charles-Saker
Concert Band 5pm finish Music Room Miss Lines
Cookery 5pm finish Dining Room Mrs Seymour
DT (Yr 7) 5pm finish DT Room Mr Buxton
Prep 5pm finish Room 1 Mrs Cooper
Darts 5pm finish Room 2 Mr Means
Shooting (Yr 7)
5:30pm pick-up from Senior Sch Reception Senior School Range Mr Witham
Tennis Squad 5:10pm pick-up Hardcourts Mr Daynes
WED Fixtures
Details will be posted on SOCS and the Team Sheet Notice board each week
Activity
Eco Committee
Sports Scholars S & C
THU
Staff
Lunchtime Activity Room 5 Mrs Seymour
Lunchtime Activity Rowley Hall Mr Nainby
Prep 5pm finish Room 1 Mr Loveridge
Ultimate Frisbee 5pm finish Back Fields Mr Bilton
American Sports 5pm finish Back Fields Mr Northcote
Plugged In 5pm finish Music Room Mr Jones
Pre-Season
Girls' Hockey
5:30pm pick-up from Senior Sch Inskip's Astro Mrs Letchford & Mr Gall
Debating (Yr 7) 5pm finish Room 18 Mrs Manning
Golf 6pm finish Aldeburgh Golf Course Mr Roche
FRI
Horse Riding £ 5:30pm pick-up from Valley Farm Valley Farm Miss Lines
Pre-Season
Boys' Rugby 5pm finish FCPS Fields Mr Greenhall & Mr Means
Prep 5pm finish Room 1 Mr Jones
Forest Fun with Pre-Prep 5pm finish Forest Mr Loveridge £ Denotes paid activity
AT FRAMLINGHAM COLLEGE WE CELEBRATE EVERY INDIVIDUAL. THERE IS NO TYPICAL FRAMLINGHAMIAN, NO SINGULAR PATH THAT WE TAKE.
We are academics, actors, musicians, expeditioners, sports people, innovators, scientists, ruminators, decision makers, story tellers, teammates, artists, fun lovers, nurturers and thought provokers.
Often, we are many things within one. But we are all individual, each with our own story.
FRAMLINGHAM COLLEGE PREP SCHOOL
Brandeston Hall, Brandeston, Suffolk. IP13 7AH
+44 (0) 1728 685331 prepschooloffice@framlinghamcollege.co.uk