Extra-Curricular Clubs - January 2023

ExtraCurricular Clubs 2022 - 2023

Pride . Ambition . Community

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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This club is a chance for Year 9 and 10 students to write their own programs and develop their coding skills.

Who is the club aimed at?

Year 9 and 10 students doing GCSE Computer Science.

What will I do in the club?

Students will have the opportunity to use the school computers to write their own code.

Additional information

You will be using Python and Pygame.

COMPUTING DEPARTMENT

Coding Club

2

Students will have the chance to build and program robots and participate in the Robotics Challenge, a fun, team-based competition.

This is a great opportunity for students to develop their problem solving and engineering skills.

Who is the club aimed at?

Years 7 to 9.

What will I do in the club?

Build and program robots using Lego.

Additional information

Places are limited so students need to email Miss Walter (lwalter@heathfieldcc.co.uk) to apply for a place.

COMPUTING DEPARTMENT

Lego Robotics Club

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Heathfield TV is the College based TV station. It was established in 2017 and produces short film content which is broadcast via its own YouTube channel. 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. If you would like to be involved from a technical point of view or have creative ideas for content, then we would like your input.

CREATIVE MEDIA DEPARTMENT

Heathfield TV

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Radio Heathfield is the College based radio station. We broadcast across the college at break times and lunch times every day.

Who is the club aimed at?

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

What will I do in the club?

Produce content for your radio broadcast including scripts, music playlists and jingles.

Additional information

Radio Heathfield is open to all year groups. You don’t need to have any experience: older students will be on hand to help you with anything you need to learn.

CREATIVE MEDIA DEPARTMENT

Radio Heathfield

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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 to 13 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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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

7

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?

Year 7 students (max 24 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

8

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

9

Book Club offers Sixth Form students a chance to come together and talk about brilliant books. You don’t have to be an English student to love reading! We choose a Book Club reader each term and discuss it as we go along. We choose the books together and try to read a wide variety of fiction. So far our titles have included: The Overstory, Before the Coffee Gets Cold, Open Water and On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous.

Who is the club aimed at?

Year 12 and 13 students – studying any subject at all.

What will I do in the club?

Discuss the book we are reading – and plan our next book for discussion.

Additional information

If you’re on the Bursary, you will be able to get help with buying the books.

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

Book 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

11

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

13

The world’s greatest role-playing game, Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) allows you to embark on a fantastical quest through storytelling.

Perhaps you’ve never heard of it before. Perhaps you’re an expert. Or maybe you’ve heard about it on Stranger Things and want to learn more. Either way, come along and have a go!

Who is the club aimed at?

Years 7 to 13

What will I do in the club?

You will create your own character to play in a pre-written campaign (story). Roll the dice and see what your character will do!

Additional information

Tuesdays, 3:15-4:15, Room 6

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

Dungeons & Dragons Club

14

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.

LEARNING SUPPORT

Chess & Board Games 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

16

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

17

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

The biggest competitions are the Junior, Intermediate and Senior Mathematical Challenges, which have over 700 000 entries each year, and are the UK's most popular school Mathematical Challenges. The highest-scoring students are also invited to take part in follow-on rounds such as the Junior, Grey, Pink and Senior Kangaroos and the Junior, Cayley, Hamilton and Maclaurin Olympiads.

Who is the club aimed at?

Any student who enjoys solving Maths challenges.

What will I do in the club?

Practise the solving of Maths Challenge problems, in order to prepare for future competitions.

Additional information

You are welcome to bring your lunch.

MATHS DEPARTMENT

Maths Challenge Club

18

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

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iBand is aimed at all students who are interested in making music using technology.

Who is the club aimed at?

Years 7 to 11

What will I do in the club?

You will explore how to make music using your iPad, learn skills in DJing, music production, recording, electronic instruments as well as general musicianship.

Additional information

You are free to create music in any style and get involved in different projects or just have a space to create music with others.

MUSIC DEPARTMENT

iBand Club

20

KS3 Band is an opportunity for any musician in KS3 to be part of a band and learn some new music. It is welcome to all KS3 and will be a great opportunity to work on popular pieces of music together as a group.

Who is the club aimed at?

All KS3 students.

What will I do in the club?

You will sing/perform your instrument with other musicians within the college. You may wish to bring in your instrument.

Additional information

We will work on different pieces of music and aim to perform at the departments regular concerts.

MUSIC DEPARTMENT

KS3 Band

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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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The badminton club is open to anyone from all years in the Sports 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?

Year 7 to 13 students.

What will I do in the club?

Develop badminton skills.

Additional information

Wear appropriate clothing.

PE DEPARTMENT

Badminton

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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?

All Years 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

Dance Club

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Football training for both boys and girls (Junior boys football, Senior boys football, Girls football). 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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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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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

27

Girls rugby training (all ages) runs on Wednesday afternoons and the Junior boys training (Years 7 - 9) runs on Thursdays. Students will be working in their year groups to try and develop their rugby skills, game sense and readiness for competitive fixtures.

Who is the club aimed at?

Year 7 – 9 for Boys training and all years for girls training.

What will I do in the club?

Develop rugby skills.

Additional information

Wear appropriate clothing.

PE DEPARTMENT

Rugby Training

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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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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 Fit Club

30

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 2 on Monday lunchtimes. Bring your lunch.

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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This club is an after-school club aimed at students that have a passion for Engineering and Mathematics. They will be using and developing a range of skills including problem solving, critical analysis and teamwork.

Who is the club aimed at?

All students from Year 7 - 11.

What will I do in the club?

You will be helping to design and build a Go-Kart. From picking its colours to ensure all the parts are correctly assembled.

Additional information

The STEM club will be afterschool on Thursdays. This is likely to be a whole year project where there will also be an opportunity to take part in the CREST Awards!

SCIENCE AND MATHS

STEM Club

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This club is an after-school club aimed at students that have a passion for Ecology and the world around them. They will be looking at a different species each term, learning about them and raising money for a charity linked to that species. Axolotl care is also part of this club and this has taken over from Axolotl club from last year.

Who is the club aimed at?

All students from Year 7 - 13.

What will I do in the club?

You will be learning about a species and their ecology, raising money for and donating to a charity for that species. You will also look after the Axolotl’s and there will be seasonal crafts involved as well, including jam making and dye making.

Additional information

The Ecology club will be afterschool on Wednesday in Lab 9. This will run for the whole year with different activities taking place throughout the year. It is part of a wider drive on sustainability by the school.

SCIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY

Ecology Club

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A new psychology, sociology and all things related society.

Who is the club aimed at?

All Year 12 and Year 13 students

What will I do in the club?

For anyone interested in informal chats about big issues, questions, research and current affairs from a social sciences perspective.

Additional information

Hut 4, Monday lunch times – bring lunch

SOCIAL SCIENCES

Chatology 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 and KS5 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

Calm Club

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