Extra-Curricular Clubs 2021 - 2022

ExtraCurricular Clubs 2021 - 2022

Pride . Ambition . Community

This club will introduce you to sculpture, which is explored in more depth at Key Stage 4. You will also use paint to colour your monster sculptures and will therefore continue to develop your colour mixing and blending skills.

Who is the club aimed at?

All KS3 students

What will I do in the club?

You will design a monster on paper, then use a drinks bottle and modroc to bring your design to life before painting it.

Additional information

You can bring your lunch to the art room and eat it there. You must make sure you put on an apron. Please remember it is first come first serve as there are limited spaces.

ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY

KS3 Art Club

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This club will give you an introduction to Photography and the type digital editing techniques in Photoshop that you may experience at GCSE. You will learn compositional techniques to improve the quality of your photography and if you have a camera, we can show you how to make the most of various modes and settings.

Who is the club aimed at?

All KS3 students

What will I do in the club?

Complete a range of landscape, portrait and montage shoots that you will edit using Photoshop.

Additional information

You can use your phone or iPad to take photos on, but if you have a camera, great, bring it along! If you are using your phone or iPad, it is useful to have Google Photos saved on the device. You are welcome to bring your lunch. Please remember it is first come first serve as there are limited spaces.

ART AND PHOTOGRAHY

KS3 Digital Photography Club

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If you like being creative, making things and working in a team this is for you! We design and make sculptures from withy willow and paper; from small scale individual pieces to big group makes. We take these to different carnivals and festivals and participate in parades like the Brighton Festival Children's Parade and Heffle Cuckoo Fair.

Who is the club aimed at?

All year groups, students who enjoy art and making things.

What will I do in the club?

Design and make withy sculptures and lanterns to take to parades like Brighton Children's Parade or Mayfield Bonfire Night Procession

Additional information

You can join at any time of the year.

ART DEPARTMENT

Carnival Club

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Chess develops logical thinking skills. Playing chess and other board games helps students to get to know new people and make new friends.

Who is the club aimed at?

Everyone!

What will I do in the club?

Play chess and / or board games.

Additional information

Games will be provided.

COMPUTING DEPARTMENT

Chess and Board Games Club

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Heathfield TV is the College based TV station. It was established in 2017 and produces pre-recorded materials for the College at key events. The TV station is run and managed by Sixth Form students and involves members across the College community.

Who is the club aimed at?

Anyone interested in being part of producing material for a TV station.

What will I do in the club?

Film, produce, edit, present. There are opportunities for all to be involved in the different aspects that go into creating information and engaging TV shows.

Additional information

The TV station is run and managed by Sixth Form students and is a great way to highlight key events and ideas.

CREATIVE MEDIA DEPARTMENT

Heathfield TV

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In the Year 7 Drama club you will have a lot of creative and imaginative fun through Drama games, improvisation and script work.

You will develop your ability to work with others, your knowledge of drama techniques and your confidence will inevitably grow as you will have regular opportunities to perform your work to an audience.

Who is the club aimed at?

Year 7 with an interest in Drama.

What will I do in the club?

Play games, drama related activities and performances.

Additional information

You are welcome to bring a drink and a snack.

DRAMA DEPARTMENT

Junior Drama Club

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Yoga helps to calm the mind and body through mindful breathing and a series of fluid movements. After attending this club you should feel more relaxed, more flexible and stronger in your mind and body and more able to live in the present moment.

Who is the club aimed at?

Year 10 and 11 students, no previous experience necessary.

What will I do in the club?

Meditation, yoga movement/positions with breath.

Additional information

Eat your lunch at break and drink water before and after. Wear loose comfortable clothes that you can move in easily.

DRAMA DEPARTMENT

Yoga Club

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The Duke of Edinburgh awards: A life-changing experience. A fun time with friends. An opportunity to discover new interests and talents. A tool to develop essential skills for life and work. A recognised mark of achievement; respected by employers. There are four sections to complete at Bronze and Silver level and five at Gold. They involve helping the community/environment, becoming fitter, developing new skills, planning, training for and completing an expedition and, for Gold only, working with a team on a residential activity.

Who is the club aimed at?

Students in Year 9, 10 and 12 with a love of the outdoors and adventure.

What will I do in the club?

Develop expedition skills including map reading, first aid, route planning, camp craft and team skill. Be supported with the independent activities and evidence platform.

Additional information

The award is launched annually in the autumn term.

Duke of Edinburgh

DofE Club

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Design Technology is all about Problem Solving, learning from mistakes, resilience to learn new things and team work.

We encourage you to see the bigger picture and link to real life/industry.

Who is the club aimed at?

All Year 7 students.

What will I do in the club?

You will be using hand tools and machinery to create your own Inset Bug House. You will laser cut your own image and use this on the front.

Additional information

All tools and material will be provided.

DT DEPARTMENT

Design Tech Club

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Come and read famous classic novels you have heard about but never read! Perhaps you would like to read Dracula, Frankenstein, Jane Eyre, War of the Worlds, Nineteen Eighty-Four, Treasure Island, or Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland? There are many intriguing, entertaining and challenging novels you can choose to read at this weekly book club.

Who is the club aimed at?

Any student who loves to read or wants to read more (years 7-11).

What will I do in the club?

Discussion, independent reading, sharing recommendations.

Additional information

Novels can be taken out on loan.

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

Classic Novel Club

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The Heathfield Vine is our brilliant online newspaper. Five times a year we publish a diverse range of articles by students across the school, showcasing our best writing and journalistic talent. The Vine has twice been highly commended at the Shine National School Media Awards and our editors have gone on to highly prestigious universities and careers in the media. Shine judges were particularly impressed that students from every single year group contribute articles.

Who is the club aimed at?

Writers and photographers of any age (Year 7-13).

What will I do in the club?

Write news and features, or take photos.

Additional information

Check our previous examples on our website http://heathfieldcollegenewspaper.weebly.co m/

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

Heathfield Vine

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Embrace the opportunity to free-write amongst like-minded individuals. Be guided by a theme or image, or simply let your imagination run riot!

Who is the club aimed at?

Students in Years 7 to 11 who enjoy writing in all styles, forms and genres.

What will I do in the club?

Share ideas, write poetry or stories, or even pen a novel!

Additional information

No extra equipment needed.

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

Creative Writing Club

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Magic: The Gathering, also Magic or MTG, is a strategy card game created by Richard Garfield in 1993, and published by Wizards of the Coast.

Magic holds the title of "Most Played Trading Card Game.

Who is the club aimed at?

Students who enjoy the game or would like to learn how to play it.

What will I do in the club?

Playing and discussing the game Magic: The Gathering.

Additional information

You are welcome to bring your own cards.

GEOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT

Magic: The Gathering

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This is a club for anyone with an interest in or a passion for language and culture. We will explore the customs and traditions of France and Spain as well as look at some of the typical regional dishes and celebrations these countries have to offer.

Who is the club aimed at?

The club is aimed at anyone from Year 7-Year 13 who want to find out more about European culture, language and traditions.

What will I do in the club?

Students will be creative, have the opportunity to discuss new topics beyond the curriculum and work with different people from outside their usual circle of friends.

Additional information

Come and have your lunch with us and experience other cultures and traditions at the same time!

LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT

Languages Club

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Studying Latin, a highly organized and logical language, much like studying math, sharpens the mind, cultivates mental alertness, creates keener attention to detail, develops critical thinking, and enhances problem solving abilities.

Latin language, history and culture club for Sixth formers.

What will I do in the club?

Learning the Latin language and discovering the history behind Western culture. Discussing links to modern society and the workplace.

Additional information

No previous experience required.

LATIN DEPARTMENT

Who is the club aimed at?

LATIN DEPARTMENT

Latin Club

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Why is building Lego good for you? You can create more complex structures and while doing this your brain is also getting exercised.

LEGO is wonderful to refresh cognitive thinking as well as creativity. It is a fun and productive way to enjoy yourself. Indulge in LEGO for brain development and power today. Lego club is a meeting for like minded Lego enthusiasts, to discuss and most importantly build.

Who is the club aimed at?

Years 7 to 9.

What will I do in the club?

Build Lego.

Additional information

We already have a large amount of Lego to use, but you can also bring your own to show.

MATHS DEPARTMENT

Lego Club

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Dr Simon Singh, author of the No. 1 bestseller Fermat’s Last Theorem and The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets has created a set of weekly maths challenges. These are interesting, fun and challenging material that goes beyond school maths: mystery and history, activities and oddities, puzzles and problems.

Who is the club aimed at?

Any student who enjoys solving puzzles.

What will I do in the club?

Work independently or collaboratively on solving a mixture of puzzles and problems.

Additional information

You are welcome to bring your lunch.

MATHS DEPARTMENT

Maths Club

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The UK Mathematics Trust was founded in 1996 and its charitable aim is to advance the education of young people in mathematics.

They do this by working with hundreds of volunteers across the UK to organise competitions promoting problem solving and team work and other mathematical enrichment activities. Here at HCC we pride ourselves on entering lots of our students in to their competitions.

Who is the club aimed at?

Students who will be entered in for the competitions.

What will I do in the club?

Work independently or collaboratively on solving a mixture of puzzles and problems in preparation for the competitions.

Additional information

You are welcome to bring your lunch.

MATHS DEPARTMENT

UKMT Club

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Choir allows you to join in with like minded musicians who enjoy singing a range of music. Singing has many benefits including improving your posture, lowering stress levels, boosting your confidence and broadening your communication skills.

Who is the club aimed at?

It is aimed at all students, no previous experience required.

What will I do in the club?

Sing with a range of different music.

Additional information

You will perform in a range of concerts from the Christmas Carol Concert to the Summer Concert.

MUSIC DEPARTMENT

Choir Club

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Joining a music ensemble such as an Orchestra is a great way to meet likeminded people who also enjoy playing music. It is a great way to improve your playing as well as building social, teamwork and cognitive skills. We play a wide range of music including arrangements of popular music as well as looking at repertoire ranging from Classical to Jazz and everything in between.

Who is the club aimed at?

You will need to play an instrument, but we can always find/adapt music based on what you play. All abilities are welcome to join.

What will I do in the club?

You will learn a wide range of music as well as working on your ensemble performing skills.

Additional information

You will perform in a range of concerts in school and potentially at venues outside of the College.

MUSIC DEPARTMENT

Concert Orchestra

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Samba Drumming is a type of music from Brazil. You will learn to play a range of traditional instruments. This will eventually lead to you playing the drums at different parades alongside the Carnival Club.

Who is the club aimed at?

It will be aimed at all students, no previous experience required.

What will I do in the club?

Learn to play different samba instruments.

Additional information

Please bring your lunch and you can have it before the club begins.

MUSIC DEPARTMENT

Samba Drumming

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Dance teaches us about movement, music, rhythm and beat. It is a great for physical wellbeing as well as mental wellbeing. In this club you will do a variety of dances and will hopefully lead to a performance at a theatre.

Who is the club aimed at?

Years 7 and 8 with a love of dance, no previous experience needed.

What will I do in the club?

Copy and create dances.

Additional information

Please wear your PE kit.

PE DEPARTMENT

Junior Dance Club

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Students from Years 7 to 9 are invited to join in the Old Gym on Wednesday afternoons to engage in some active parkour moves and build sequences that are safe and enjoyable.

Who is the club aimed at?

Any students from years 7 to 9

What will I do in the club?

Explore and develop different parkour moves

Additional information

PE kit and trainers necessary

PE DEPARTMENT

Parkour Club

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Strength and conditioning is a great way to transform your body and get huge results, whether you’re an athlete or amateur, expert, or just starting out. It encompasses so much more than just lifting weights and focuses on a variety of tools to improve movement, health, and physical performance. Students will be attending the Strength and Conditioning club developing their movement patterns and seeking to be aware of how to lift weights responsibly and improve their strength and conditioning.

Who is the club aimed at?

Any student who would like to improve their physical strength. Year 7 to 11 students.

What will I do in the club?

Engage in strength and conditioning movements.

Additional information

Wear appropriate clothing.

PE DEPARTMENT

Strength and Conditioning Club

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Students who have signed up for the school ski trip MUST attend sessions in the old gym, designed to ready them for the fitness requirements in preparation for their ski trip in February.

Who is the club aimed at?

Students attending the ski trip.

What will I do in the club?

Engage in fitness activities/movements.

Additional information

Wear appropriate clothing.

PE DEPARTMENT

Ski Training Club

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The table tennis club is open to anyone from all years in the Link Hall, and looks to give students the opportunity to build up skills in singles and doubles gameplay before playing competitively against other people.

Who is the club aimed at?

Years 7 to 13 students.

What will I do in the club?

Engage in singles and doubles table tennis matches.

Additional information

Wear appropriate clothing.

PE DEPARTMENT

Table Tennis Club

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This is an opportunity for students to play competitively on the MUGA each Tuesday. The students will be responsible for dividing themselves into teams and managing their gameplay.

Who is the club aimed at?

Years 7-11 students.

What will I do in the club?

Students will be playing football in small-sided teams.

Additional information

Wear appropriate clothing.

PE DEPARTMENT

Social Football Club

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Football training for both boys and girls. Students will be working in their year groups to try and develop their football skills, game sense and readiness for competitive fixtures.

Who is the club aimed at?

Students of all ages.

What will I do in the club?

Students will be allocated space to practice football in their individual teams.

Additional information

Wear appropriate clothing.

PE DEPARTMENT

Football Club

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Netball training is targeted at Year 7 and 8 girls who are seeking to develop their techniques of netball, positional understanding, and general gameplay to assist their success in competitive environments.

Who is the club aimed at?

Year 7 to 8 students.

What will I do in the club?

Students will be taking part in netball drills, along with gameplay.

Additional information

Wear appropriate clothing.

PE DEPARTMENT

Netball Club

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Hockey club seeks to develop skills that can be transferred to competitive play as students refine their skills and find success in playing games.

Who is the club aimed at?

Year 7 to 13 students.

What will I do in the club?

Improve hockey skills and take part in matches.

Additional information

Wear appropriate clothing.

PE DEPARTMENT

Hockey Club

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Trampolining club seeks to introduce and develop students' awareness of safe trampolining before developing skills and building sequences that allow them to compete with confidence.

Who is the club aimed at?

Year 7 to 13 students.

What will I do in the club?

Develop trampolining skills.

Additional information

Wear appropriate clothing.

PE DEPARTMENT

Trampolining Club

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The Debating Society is aimed at everyone interested in the world around them and the contemporary debates surrounding our society and our politics. As well as engaging with contemporary issues it will also help you improve your confidence in speaking and listening. The Debating Society fits closely to the study of Politics, History, English and Sociology.

Who is the club aimed at?

The Society is open to students from year 9 to year 13.

What will I do in the club?

Students will prepare and engage in debates surrounding contemporary issues.

Additional information

You can eat your lunch at the Society if you wish to.

POLITICS DEPARTMENT

Debating Society

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Philosophy Film Club to is an opportunity to use films to explore some of life's big questions, think creatively and challenge your ideas about your own morals, ethics, the world, existence and everything.

Who is the club aimed at?

Any student with an interest in discussing the ethical, moral and philosophical issues found within films. All year groups welcome but numbers are limited!

What will I do in the club?

Whilst watching a film, students will discuss the ethical/religious/philosophical issues as they arise. Students will develop their ability to discuss along with building their awareness of what philosophy is and the complexities of ethical situations that occur within the films.

Additional information

Screenings take place in Hut on Monday lunchtimes. Bring your lunch. Films include Toy Story 3, Life of Pi, the Adjustment Bureau, Free Guy and many more!

PRE DEPARTMENT

Philosophy through Film Club

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A drop in lunchtime club that supports our LGBTU community and their allies and helps to drive the College's inclusive ethos.

Who is the club aimed at?

LGBT+ community and allies in all year groups.

What will I do in the club?

Eat lunch, post anonymous questions for the group to discuss, review and make resources for Pride, LGBTU month and the Rainbow Flag Award.

Additional information

Bring your lunch!

PSHE DEPARTMENT

Pride Club

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Axolotl have a unique set of adaptions that aren’t seen in many other organisms. These adaptations feature in our scheme of learning, for example, external gills for efficient gas exchange and the ability to regrow entire limbs due to stem cells.

Who is the club aimed at?

Years 7 to 9 students with an interest in animal care.

What will I do in the club?

Students will care for the axolotls which includes siphoning waste off the bottom of the tank, cleaning algae from the glass, treating the water to make it safe, provide treats such as bloodworm and ensuring the feeder is well stocked.

Additional information

Numbers are limited and attendance is on a carousel.

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

Axolotl Club

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This club is a safe, calm space to sit and relax, journal, doodle and switch off. There will also be opportunities to develop your selfesteem, confidence and learn a variety of ways to help support your mental health and wellbeing.

Who is the club aimed at?

All KS4 students.

What will I do in the club?

You be journaling, doodling, chatting and most importantly, relaxing!

Additional information

You can bring your lunch to the Drama Studio and eat it there. If you could bring a notebook of your own, that would be great!

WELLBEING

KS4 Calm Club

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