Activities Brochure - Christmas Term 2020

Activities Choices – Christmas Term 2020 Key Learn a new skill Music Sport Duke of Edinburgh Culture and Intellectual Enquiry Drama and the Arts Ten Tors and CCF Science Chaplaincy Numbers of Activities for each year group: 3rd Form pupils should choose a minimum of three activities per week.

4th Form pupils should choose a minimum of three activities per week.

5th Form pupils should choose a minimum of one activity per week.

6th Form pupils are encouraged to choose a minimum of one activity per week.

EVERY DAY TRINITY COLLEGE SPEECH & DRAMA COACHING

Drama Studio

To encourage and develop performance and communication skills for all levels and year groups. Coaching is delivered by Ms Grasby at a convenient time during the week, sessions can be individual, in pairs or small groups in half hour blocks.

UCAS points are accrued for Grade 6 and above.

A charge is made dependent upon the size of the group.

Ms Grasby

Tennis Lessons Lessons are available every day with Mr Cahill the professional Tennis coach.

Lessons can be individual or in pairs and a charge is made dependent upon the number in the group. (If you want an hourly rate please check with the Bursary how much is charged). Mr Cahill arranges times with individual pupils to suit.

DC

Tennis Courts

MONDAY Academic Workshops 4.30pm – 5.25pm Mathematics - 6th Form in O5 and 3rd Form in O4 English Physics Modern Foreign Languages Geography (4.30pm-5.25pm all years - 5.40pm-6.40pm 6th Form) Psychology GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition Design & Technology Business Studies & BTEC Enterprise & Entrepreneurship Life Class (open to L6th Form) There will be a different theme each week using a wide range of media.

SMH

Textiles An opportunity for 5th Form to develop sewing machine skills through a series of mini projects. We will continue to build and develop foundation skills to allow pupils to discover the fun and creativity you can achieve from a sewing machine!

SML

Indoor Hockey Girls’ Squad U16/U18 OHE

Boys’ Senior Rugby Monday Week A - 5th Form, week B - 6th form. A chance to develop your skills further. BGH

Indoor Hockey Boys’ Squad U16/U18 OHE

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4.20pm – 5.25pm Art Department No charge 4.20pm – 5.25pm Art Department No charge

4.30pm – 5.25pm Fitzjames Theatre No charge 4.30pm – 5.25pm Playing fields No charge 5.40pm – 6.40pm Sports Hall No charge 4.30 - 5.25pm Design Technology Room No charge

SAGR

School Play Rehearsal Open to 6th Form only. Audition required for performance roles. No previous experience necessary. Production and backstage roles available.

WJS/MHK

Italian Open to anybody who may consider an extra GCSE – no prior knowledge or the language necessary.

NCC

5.40pm – 6.40pm Fitzjames Theatre No charge 4.30pm – 5.25pm M6 No charge

TUESDAY Academic Workshops 4.30 – 5.25pm Drama & Theatre – GCSE Drama & BTEC Performing Arts pupils Study Skills Support for 3rd & 4th Form Mathematics - 4th Form in O7 and 5th Form in O8 Modern Foreign Languages Geography 5th Form History by appointment please BTEC Hospitality Design &Technology Business Studies &Economics EAL

Flute Ensemble This ensemble is open to all flautists.

Mrs Arcoleo

10.30am – 11.00am QEMS No charge

Week A 10.25 - 10.55am - 4th Form Week B 10.30 - 11.00am - 5th Form

Brass Ensemble This ensemble is open to all brass players. It covers a wide repertoire from Renaissance to present day.

Mr Bertie

Music Theory

Operating Remotely No charge

£50 per term

Any pupils who wish to take music theory should see the Director of Music.

Girls’ Chamber Choir To develop choral skills for those who may wish to join the Chapel and Chamber Choir in the future. The repertoire will predominantly be lighthearted, i.e. pop songs. It is open to any 4th Form girl, even if they do not have singing lessons.

IRB

Chapel Choir The Chapel Choir sing at the weekly School Service and perform in a Cathedral or Abbey Church once a term. The Chapel Choir is open to 5th Form pupils who are successful at audition. Any pupils who are interested in joining the Chapel Choir should see the Director of Music.

AJM

Chapel Choir The Chapel Choir sing at the weekly School Service and perform in a Cathedral or Abbey Church once a term. The Chapel Choir is open to 4th Form pupils who are successful at audition. Any pupils who are interested in joining the Chapel Choir should see the Director of Music.

AJM

Big Band – PRIORITY ACTIVITY The Big Band is one of King’s show case ensembles performing just about anything you can dance to! The band has raised money for both local and national charities, recorded 3 CDs and toured Spain twice. Any 5th or 6th Form pupils who are interested in joining the Big Band should see Mr Higgs.

4th Form – 3.45pm – 4.15pm QEMS No charge

4th Form – 4.20 – 4.50pm 5th Form – 4.55 – 5.25pm QEMS No charge

4th Form – 3.45pm – 4.15pm QEMS No charge

5th Form 5.45pm – 6.15pm 6th Form 6.20pm – 6.50pm QEMS No charge

OMH

Horse Riding This takes place at Pevlings Farm Riding and Livery Stables. Beginners and experienced riders welcome. Individual and group lessons available.

3.00pm – 4.00pm Templecombe £38 for 45 minutes

Maximum group size 5 riders Pupils do not need to wear masks but will need to socially distance. Pupils will need to have the ability to mount a horse. Hard hats are being lent but on the understanding the rider acknowledges that they do this at their own risk.

AJG

Netball Netball Club for 5th Form only. This will be an opportunity to develop netball skills. Limited to 18.

3.45pm – 4.30pm Abbey netball courts No charge

AI

Silversmithing for Beginners Pupils will learn the basic silversmithing skills to be able to create some beautiful pieces of jewellery. We will be working with real sterling silver (.925) and projects will include making bangles, pendants, and earrings.

Pupils will learn how to use the tools needed to work with silver and will learn how to use the piercing saw, texture hammering, letter stamping and how to file and polish. Open to 4th Form pupils.

4.20pm – 5.25pm Art Department £35 per term

NW

Duke of Edinburgh 5 Form Silver DofE participants – compulsory planning and training sessions.

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Indoor Hockey A chance to develop your skills further.

Week A 3rd Form Girls 4.30pm - 5.30pm 3rd Form Boys 5.30pm - 6.30pm Week B 4th Form Girls 4.30pm - 5.30pm 4th Form Boys 5.30pm - 6.30pm OHE

Boys’ Junior Rugby A chance to develop your skill further.

4.30pm – 5.25pm Room S9 £100 per term 4.30pm – 6.30pm Sports Hall No charge

4.30pm – 5.25pm Playing fields No charge

Week A - 4th Form 4.30 – 5.25pm; Week B - 3rd Form 4.30 – 5.25pm BGH

Oultonian Society This is for keen students of English Literature in the 5th and 6th Form. We discuss a wide range of fantastic texts that go beyond the curriculum, enriching and broadening literary horizons. Named in honour of CHM Oulton. This activity will run every other week.

MSJH

Touch Typing Activity Come and learn to touch type using the multi-sensory Touch Type Read and Spell program, as endorsed by the British Dyslexia Association. Use these sessions to develop your typing speed and accuracy so you can type more quickly. We use the programme TTRS, Touch Type Read and Spell.

Learning Support Department

5.45pm – 6.45pm Clubroom @ The Chapel No charge

4.30pm – 5.25pm Library £20.00 per term

WEDNESDAY Academic Workshops 4.30pm – 5.25pm Study Skills Support for 5th Form Modern Foreign Languages Chemistry Geography (4.30pm-5.30pm all years – 5.40pm-6.40pm 6th Form) English as an Additional Language (EAL) Design & Technology Business Studies Philosophy

Saxophone Ensemble This ensemble is open to all saxophonists. (year group tbc) Mr Lambton

Percussion Ensemble This ensemble is open to all percussionists. (year group tbc) Mr Jobbins

Chamber Choir An auditioned choir of the best 6th Form singers at King’s who perform a variety of music and have taken part in regional competitions in the past. If you would like to audition for the Chamber Choir, you should see the Director of Music.

AJM

Skateboarding and Scootering A fun activity getting the pupils outside and taking part in something that is physical and at times, strenuous. Pupils will have to provide their own skateboard or scooter and a helmet is compulsory. Parental permission will be required to take part in this activity. Please note there may be an occasional late return.

MKJ

Art Scholarship Club For invited Scholars and G+T for 3rd and 4th Form with an exciting programme including a series of workshops aimed at developing outcomes (portfolios) and professional practice whilst gearing up for an end of year exhibition. This terms focus will be on a series of foundation style rotating technique and skills sessions, exploring a range of subject matter, media, and styles.

SMH/GHC

Ten Tors This is an opportunity for 4th Form pupils to develop skills and work towards taking part in the Ten Tors 35-mile challenge in May 2021. Pupils must be doing CCF on Friday afternoons. Maximum pupils will be 14.

IRB

Film Club Film Club is for those who have a passion for film. We meet in the theatre and watch films on the big screen. The Club allows you to relax and let yourself be transported into the wonderful, magical, world of film. Films will be shown one a year group rota, but this depends on who signs up.

10.30am – 11.00am QEMS No charge 1.40pm – 2.15pm QEMS No charge 6th Form Only – 4.30pm – 5.20pm QEMS No charge

4.30pm – 6.00pm Local skate parks No charge

4.40pm – 5.25pm Art Department No charge

4.40pm – 5.25pm No charge D1

4.30pm – 5.25pm Fitzjames Theatre No charge

MSK

Karate

4.45pm – 5.45pm John Davie Room

We study a form of Karate called Washinkai which is based on the form of Wado Ryu. Pupils will learn a variety of techniques including kicks, punches, locks, holds and throws. Karate is not and has never been about violence and pupils learn how Karate can be used in self-defence. We will also be entering pupils into competitions and hopefully in the future sending pupils to England Squad training. PE kit is more than adequate to start with; Karate suits, membership and grading fees are extra.

Karate lessons can have face to face classes outside but with no contact. Mr Hacker has joined the ‘This Girl Can’ initiative. There will be no contact this term.

Mr Hacker

Orchestra Strings – Priority Activity The Orchestra tackles a variety of works. Any 4th Form pupils who are interested in joining the orchestra should see Mr Higgs.

OMH

Orchestra Strings and Bass – Priority Activity The Orchestra tackles a variety of works. Any 6th Form pupils who are interested in joining the orchestra should see Mr Higgs.

OMH

£5.00 per session

4th Form - 5.45pm – 6.15pm QEMS No charge 6th Form - 6.20pm – 6.50pm QEMS No charge

THURSDAY Academic Workshops 4.30pm – 5.25pm Mathematics - 6th Form in O5 and 3rd Form in O4 Biology Physics Modern Foreign Languages GCSE Latin – 4.15pm – 5.15pm 5th Form/4th Form fast track TBC

Fitzjames Forum Films, debates and lectures, plus trips to local historical sites. 6 Form only TF/GCB th

Astronomy Club When daylight and weather permit and at other times we will discuss the heavens, use telescopes on the other side of the Earth and perhaps have a guest speaker from time to time.

AK/TAB

Guitar Ensemble This ensemble is open to all classical guitarists.

4th Form - 10/9, 1/11, 5/11, 26/11 5th Form - 17/9, 8/11, 12/11, 3/12 L6th Form – 24/9, 15/10, 19/11 Mr Arcoleo

Military Band The Military Band is both a marching band and a very competent concert band. Beating the Retreat and marching through Bruton on Remembrance Sunday are some of the band’s highlights. Any pupils interested in joining the band should see the Director of Music.

Mr Lambton

String Group A newly formed group for string players in the 3rd Form.

Ms Green

Wind Quintet This ensemble is by invitation only.

IRB

Orchestra – Woodwind and Brass

4.20pm – 5.25pm History Department No charge 7.15pm – 8.00pm Room D10 No charge

10.30am – 11.00am QEMS No charge

6th Form 4.20pm – 5.50pm 5th Form 5.55pm – 6.25pm QEMS No charge

10.25 -10.55am Small classroom (tbc) No Charge 4.00 – 4.30pm QEMS No charge

This ensemble is by invitation only.

OMH

Mindfulness Would you like to have an hour in your week when you are able to stop, relax and reflect on what has happened during your day? Each week we will be looking at different ways that we can practice being mindful, from colouring and cake to nature walks and yoga. All welcome however the activity will take place in year groups.

ELC

Chess Club Face-to-face in O8 for 3rd Form. Face-to-face in O7 for 6th Form.

4th Form and 5th Form: online only for the Autumn Term – email Mr Owens to register your interest in taking part.

THO

Photography An opportunity for all years to explore the medium of photography. This term we are looking to experiment with digital, darkroom, moving images and light projections with the aim to have an end of term exhibition. Open to all abilities in the 3rd Form. Equipment and resources will be provided within the department.

GHC

Ceramics Pupils will be looking into different building techniques as well as glazes and slips with the intention of creating a dynamic collaborative sculpture.

Open to 3rd Form pupils only.

SMH

Sixth Form Club Social Committee A chance to meet with the Sixth Form Club Manager, Mr Keogh, to discuss and set up the club for the weekend. This group are responsible for the planning and organisation of events, all within the current Covid restrictions.

MSK

International Committee International pupils will have the opportunity to actively contribute to international pupil life at King’s, publish their own newsletter and share and exchange cultural experiences.

4.20pm – 5.25pm Room W6 No charge

4.20pm – 5.25pm Room O8 & O7 No charge

4.25pm – 5.25pm Art Department No Charge

4.20pm – 5.25pm Art Department No charge

4.00pm – 5.00pm Library No charge

4.30pm – 5.20pm John Davie Room No charge

NCC

Dance and Movement An exploration of movement and dance for the stage, with a focus on performance. This will include conditioning and fitness. We will be working in conjunction with Arts University, Bournemouth and Hauser and Wirth, Somerset. All abilities welcome, but specifically for GCSE Drama and BTEC Performing Arts pupils. This will be subject to the theatre being open and whether we can continue with the Springboard Project.

WJS

School Play Rehearsal Open to 6 Form only. Audition required for performance roles. No previous experience necessary. Production and backstage roles available.

WJS/MHK th

4.30pm – 5.20pm Fitzjames Theatre No charge

5.40pm – 6.40pm Fitzjames Theatre No charge

FRIDAY Academic Workshops 4.30pm – 5.25pm Drama & Theatre - GCSE Drama & BTEC Performing Arts pupils Mathematics - 4th Form in O7 and 5th Form in O8 Biology BTEC Hospitality GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition Design & Technology Psychology Music

Temperance 7 This ensemble is in a New Orleans style of jazz; any pupils in the 4th – 6th Forms who wish to join should see the Director of Music OMH

Rock Band For any pupils who want to play in a band and learn more about the industry.

Pupils will enjoy jamming together as much as possible and will be introduced to recording in a studio.

Mr Tupman

Wind Quintet The Wind Quintet is aimed for the more advanced 5th Form pupils IRB

Orchestra – Woodwind and Brass The Orchestra tackles a variety of works. For 5th Form pupils who are interested in joining the orchestra should see the Director of Music.

OMH

Choir For 3rd Form to come along and sing for fun.

AJM

Chapel Choir Both the Chapel Choir and Chamber Choir are open to 6th Form pupils who are successful at audition. Any pupils who are interested in joining the Choir should see the Director of Music.

AJM

Art Enrichment All creative abilities welcome. Art Enrichment is an inclusive and collaborative series of workshops exploring a wide range of environmental topics and sustainable practices. Trips to Hauser and Wirth, Bruton Museum, Stour Head, and a range of dynamic workshops from leading contemporary artists will provide alternative voices, ideas, and an opportunity to learn new skills.

Open to 4th and 5th Form GHC

The Dolphin An opportunity for L6 Form pupils to be involved with publishing the school magazine.

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Additional Maths Club For invited 5 Form mathematicians with the aim of them sitting the AQA additional mathematics examination in June 2021. th

TRNW

1.45pm – 2.15pm QEMS No charge 3.00pm – 4.00pm QEMS No charge

4.00pm – 4.30pm QEMS No charge 4.30pm – 5.00pm QEMS No charge 5.45 – 6.15pm QEMS No charge 6.20pm – 6.50pm QEMS No charge

1.45pm – 3.35pm Art Department No charge

4.00pm - 5.00pm Sixth Form Centre No charge 4.20pm - 5.20pm Room O4 No charge

Meditation A twelve-week course in which we learn an explore the topic of Meditation.

There will be full instruction in two classic and ancient meditation techniques.

There will be some instruction followed by a chance to practise in the session.

We will share ideas and experiences, over a cup of Green Tea. MSK

3rd Form Combined Cadet Force CCF (Max.18) An exciting programme of activities to introduce pupils to CCF; pupils commit to join for the academic year. Activities include shooting, climbing, obstacle courses, orienteering, escape and evasion, raft building techniques and numerous team activities amongst others.

CAB

TGI Friday Priority Activity Snacks, games fun and serious thought over the biggest question of life.

3rd Form 4.30pm – 5.25pm JCR 4th Form 10.30am – 11.00am – P1 GCB

School Choir - Priority Activity A choir for all who enjoy singing a variety of music from pop and jazz to sacred music. The Choir is open to any pupil who enjoys singing and that’s about 20% of the pupils at King’s! A wide variety of repertoire is performed.

Any pupils who are interested in joining the Choir should see the Director of Music.

AJM

4.30pm – 5.25pm John Davie Room No charge

4.20pm - 5.20pm £10 per term

Various JCR No charge

5.45pm - 6.45pm John Davie Room No charge

SATURDAY TGI Friday Priority Activity Snacks, games fun and serious thought over the biggest question of life.

For 5th Form only GCB

10.30am P1 No charge