Activities Programme - Easter Term 2022

ACTIVITIES PROGRAMME Easter Term 2022

Activities Brochure - Easter Term 2022 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

Choices will be made at the Activities Convention on Wednesday 5th January in the Memorial Hall (3rd Form - 4.30pm, 4th Form - 4.45pm, 5th & 6th Form - 5.00pm)

EVERY DAY TRINITY COLLEGE SPEECH & DRAMA COACHING To encourage and develop performance and communication skills for all levels and year groups. Coaching is delivered by Ms Grasby at a time during the week, sessions can be individual, in pairs or small groups in half blocks. UCAS points are accrued for Grade 6 and above.

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

HG

TENNIS LESSONS Lessons are available every day with the professional tennis coach.

Lessons can be individual or in pairs and a charge is made dependent upon the number in the group. Times will be arranged with individual pupils to suit.

CF

Drama Studio

MONDAY Academic Workshops 4.30pm-5.20pm Business Studies & BTEC Enterprise & Entrepreneurship Design & Technology English GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition Geography Geography 6th Form only 5.45pm-6.40pm Mathematics Modern Foreign Languages Physics in D9

Piano Trio Mrs Sydenham Maths Club (3rd Form) Learning to tackle puzzles and problems in a logical manner.

PDB 6th Form Band Mr Tupman Junior Play Rehearsal (3rd & 4th Form) Priority Activity. To Commence week beginning 7th February. Rehearsal for the junior school production, dependent on audition success. The performance will be at the end of the summer term. Both performers and technical support welcome. Sign up at the beginning of term.

MHK/WJS Life Class (5th & 6th Form Artists) There will be a different theme every week using a wide range of media.

SMH/GHC

Golf 5 driving ranges shared between two pupils. Maximum 12.

OMH

Swimming Squad Open to all ages and abilities for skill work and fun swimming.

HKB

Self-Defence Open to all age groups.

CW Jazz and Modern Dance An introduction to Jazz and Modern Dance. Open to all and no experience necessary. You will need comfortable clothing and jazz shoes. These can be arranged at the beginning of term, should you be interested. External teacher.

WJS

10.30am-11.00am Hauser & Wirth Recital Hall 5.30pm-6.30pm O6 No charge 4.30pm-5.15pm Hauser & Wirth Recital Hall 5.45pm-6.45pm Fitzjames Theatre No charge

4.20pm-5.25pm Art Department No charge 4.30pm-6.30pm Farrington Park £5.00 per session 4.45pm-6.45pm Hazlegrove No charge 5.30pm-6.30pm Sports Hall £6.00 per session 4.30pm-5.25pm Fitzjames Theatre No charge

School Play Rehearsal Rehearsals in preparation for the whole school production, The Crucible, in February.

WJS/MHK

Music Theory (3rd Form) Any pupils who wish to take music theory should see the Director of Music.

Mrs Sydenham

Textiles (3rd Form) Theme: basic sewing projects. Maximum of 8.

SML Lego The First Lego League is a national competition. You will be learning to programme using Lego Mindstorms. There are a number of tasks that the robots need to carry out. You will discuss the problem, build an extension to the robot and create a program to enable it to complete the task. If all goes to plan, you will be entered into the regional league in January to show off the team's talents. Do well here and you will be in the national league. Flourish here and you will be partaking in the international league.

SAGR

Forum (6th Form) Light-hearted fun games, cans of drink, snacks and time discussing the relevance of God's word in the 21st century.

GCB

Girls’ U16 and U18 Hockey Training Invitation only.

OHE

Indoor Football Open to 4th and 5th Form.

GHC/GST/WJCD

5.45pm-6.40pm Fitzjames Theatre No charge 4.00pm-4.30pm QEMS £50 per term 4.30pm-5.30pm Art Department 4.30pm-5.30pm Design Technology Room No charge

3.50pm-4.25pm H2 No charge 4.30pm-5.30pm Tyndalls’ No charge 4.30pm-5.30pm Sports Hall No charge

TUESDAY Academic Workshops 4.30pm-5.20pm Business Studies & Economics Drama & Theatre Studies Psychology in W1 Study Skills Support (3rd & 4th Form) in LS EAL Academic Language and Subject Support DT Geography MFL Maths History BTEC Hospitality

Wind Quintet (L6th Form) This ensemble is by invitation only.

Mrs Pugh

Beginners Silversmithing Pupils will learn the basic silversmithing skills to be able to create some beautiful pieces of work. We will be working with a variety of metals to start off with, moving on quickly to real sterling silver (.925). Projects include making bangles, rings, pendants, earrings, dog tags, cufflinks and more. Pupils will learn how to use the tools needed to work with silver including using the piercing saw, texturing hammer, letter stamps and how to file and polish. Open to 3rd Form, 4th Form and 5th Form pupils. Max 10 pupils.

NW

Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award Walking and Cycling Pupils have an opportunity to gain the Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award in this weekly slot. They have time to plan and review their expeditions and make progress with their online profiles. Places are limited. Open to the 5th form only.

TEAL/GST

DBC - The Dolphin Broadcasting Corporation Do you love making content? Are you passionate about writing, production, filming, animation, editing? The DBC is a place to explore audio and video creation, express yourself and develop your skills. The DBC is here to help you to make your content dreams come true!

GCG

Chapel Choir The Chapel Choir sing at the weekly School Service and perform in a Cathedral or Abbey Church once a term. Any pupils interested in joining the Chapel Choir should see the Director of Music.

AJM

3.45pm-4.15pm Winther Room No charge 4.20pm-5.20pm Art Department £35 per term

4.30pm-5.25pm S9

4.30pm-5.25pm Room M2 No charge

4.20pm-5.20pm Hauser & Wirth Recital Hall No charge

Big Band (5th & 6th Form) - PRIORITY ACTIVITY The Big Band is one of King's Bruton 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 interested in joining the Big Band should see Mr Higgs.

OMH

Flute Ensemble (5th & L6th Form) This ensemble to open to all flautists.

Week A: 10.25am-10.55am (4th Form) Week B: 10.30am-11.00am (5th Form) Mrs Arcoleo

5th Form: 5.45pm-6.15pm 6th Form: 6.20pm-6.50pm Hauser & Wirth Recital Hall No charge 10.30am-11.00am Hauser & Wirth Recital Hall No charge 4.30pm-5.30pm Playing Fields No charge 4.30pm-5.30pm Sports Hall No charge 5.30pm-6.30pm Sports Hall No charge

Junior Rugby (3rd & 4th Form) BGH Senior Girls' Indoor Cricket Nets CW

Senior Boys' Indoor Cricket Nets CW

Beginners Guide to Astrophotography Open to all age groups. Learn to use a computer to stack and enhance photographs using Deep Sky Stacker and Photoshop.

PDB

4.30pm-5.25pm O6/IT

19th Century Literature

5.45pm-6.45pm John Davie Room/M1 No charge

Broaden your understanding of the English through intense discussion of some of its most influential and important texts. Classic tomes such as Frankenstein, War and Peace and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn can be daunting at first glance, but incredibly rewarding once mastered. A reading group can be just the motivating force necessary to help you conquer these several-hundredpage behemoths, so challenge yourself with this activity and see what all the fuss is about. This activity will be run every other week.

DJE

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This is for keen pupils of English Literature in the 5 & 6 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 be run every other week.

MSJH/GM/GCG/DJE Art Club (3rd Form) Pupils will be looking into environmental issues and a variety of mixed media techniques. We will aim to design our own t-shirts, posters and prints.

GHC

5.45pm-6.45pm John Davie Room/M1 No charge

4.30pm-5.25pm Art Department No charge

Horse Riding Beginners and experienced riders welcome.

3/4hr group lesson £28.00 1/2hr private lesson £32.00 3/4hr private lesson £40.00 AJG

Hispanic Cookery Food is one of the most important parts of any country's culture. Join me in the kitchen and get ready to experience the Spanish-speaking world from a delicious point of view.

IGN

Drama and Performing Arts Academic Workshop WJS

3.45pm-5.30pm Pevlings Farm Riding & Livery

4.30pm-5.25pm Food Studies Department £10 a term 4.30pm-5.25pm Drama Studio (D2)

WEDNESDAY Academic Workshops 4.30pm-5.25pm 4.30pm-5.20pm Geography 6th Form only 5.40pm-6.40pm Mathematics Design & Technology Chemistry Business Studies Modern Foreign Languages Study Skills Support for 5th Form History in H2 DT Maths MFL Geography Business and Economics Chemistry Study Skills Support (5th Form) in LS

Quick Cooking (4th & 5th Form) Come along to Food Science and make some quick and easy recipes to enjoy immediately. Maximum 14.

AM

Photography Club An opportunity for all years to explore the medium of photography. Open to all abilities in the 3rd Form. Equipment and resources will be provided within the department.

GHC

Cinema Studies While we all enjoy a trip to the movies, it takes an understanding of the academic discipline of film studies to truly appreciate cinema as an art form. In each session you’ll be introduced to a different aspect of the discipline of film studies such as considerations of mise-en-scene, auteur theory, montage and genre, each supported with relevant clips from some of the world’s most influential films. Every session will combine both lecture and debate as we work to gain a better appreciation of the art of film. Week B DJE Fitzjames Forum Films, debates, lectures, historical food plus trips to local historical sites.

4th Form upwards.

TF

Saxophone Ensemble (3rd & 5th Form) This ensemble is open to all saxophonists.

Week A - 5th Form Week B - 3rd Form Mr Lambton

4.45pm-5.25pm Food Science Department £10 a term 4.25pm-5.25pm Art Department No charge

4.30pm-5.25pm M1 No charge

4.30pm-5.30pm History Department No charge 10.30am-11.00am The Winther Room No charge

Percussion Ensemble (3rd & 4th Form) This ensemble is open to all percussionists. See Mr Jobbins' schedule for year group rehearsal times.

Mr Jobbins

Chamber Choir (6th Form) An auditioned choir of the best 6th Form singers at King's Bruton 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 or Music.

AJM

Ten Tors th

This is the training activity for the selected group of 4 Form pupils to develop their skills and work towards taking part in the Ten Tors 35-mile challenge in May 2022. Pupils must be doing CCF on Friday afternoons.

CAB

Orchestra 6th Form - PRIORITY ACTIVITY th

The Orchestra tackles a variety of works. Any 6 Form pupils who are interested in joining the orchestra should see Mr Higgs.

OMH

Cello Ensemble Mr Serna Film Club (Juniors) 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 on a year group rota, but this depends on who signs up.

MSK

1.40pm-2.15pm Hauser & Wirth Recital Hall No charge 4.30pm-5.25pm Hauser & Wirth Recital Hall No charge

4.40pm-5.25pm D1 No charge

5.45pm-6.40pm Hauser & Wirth Recital Hall No charge 10.30am- 11.00am Hauser & Wirth Recital Hall 4.30pm-5.25pm Fitzjames Theatre No charge

THURSDAY Academic Workshops 4.30pm-5.25pm English Modern Foreign Languages Biology Physics DT Mathematics Geography (week B) Psychology Latin (A level and GCSE)

School Play Rehearsal Rehearsals in preparation for the whole school production, The Crucible, in February.

WJS/MHK

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 to nature walks and yoga. All welcome however the activity will take place in year groups.

RGL

Classic Board Games Join up with your peers to play classic board games including Monopoly, Cluedo, Battleships and Pictionary. Advance straight to Wyndham W3 every Thursday at 4.30pm … you won’t collect £200 but you might get refreshments! Open to all year groups.

MBG Military Band Mr Lambton Groove Ensemble By invitation only.

Mr Law Guitar Ensemble (4th, 5th & 6th Form) This ensemble is open to all classical guitarists.

Mr Arcoleo

6th Form Band Mr Tupman String Group (3rd Form) A newly formed group of string players in the 3rd Form.

Ms Green

5.45pm-6.40pm Fitzjames Theatre No charge 4.20pm-5.25pm Room W6 £7.50/term

4.30pm-5.30pm W3 No charge

4.20pm-5.20pm Hauser & Wirth Recital Hall 10.30am-11.00am Hauser & Wirth Recital Hall 10.30am-11.00am Robson Room No charge 3.30pm-4.15pm Recording Studio No charge 10.30am-11.00am Music School Foyer No charge

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

Junior Wind Quintet Ms Wood Clarinet Ensemble (5th Form) This ensemble is open to all clarinettists.

Mr Lambton

Chess Club Across the board chess returns - available for all year groups. Experienced players or complete beginners are all welcome.

THO

Eco-Committee Come and join the Eco-Committee and help to make King’s Bruton a more environmentally sustainable place. Each week, we will look at ways to reduce the impact our community has on the environment. By the end of the academic year the plan is to achieve the Eco-Schools Green Flag award and this group will help us to reach that goal.

ELC Hockey Goalkeeper Training OHE

4.00pm-5.00pm Library No charge

10.30am-11.00am Garfield Weston Foundation Room 10.30-11.00am Winther Room No charge 4.20pm-5.25pm Room O8 & O7 No charge 4.20pm-5.25pm W6 No charge

4.30pm-5.25pm Tyndalls’ No charge

FRIDAY Academic Workshops 4.30pm-5.25pm BTEC Hospitality GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition Design & Technology Biology Mathematics Psychology in S5 Drama (week B)

Musical Theatre You will rehearse numbers from West End and Broadway musicals in preparation for a concert at the beginning of the Summer Term. There will be solo opportunities alongside ensemble numbers. Open to all – no experience necessary.

WJS/OMH Mixed Hockey (3rd Form) OHE

Ceramics (3rd & 4th Form) Pupils will be looking into different building techniques as well as glazes and slips.

SMH Rock Band & Recording Studio 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

School Choir Open to all ages and including staff.

AJM

Brass Ensemble Mr Bertie Girls’ Chamber Choir Open to girls of all ages.

AJM Trumpet Consort Mr Bertie The Dolphin An opportunity for L6th Form pupils to be involved with publishing the School magazine.

NW

4.30pm-5.25pm Hauser & Wirth Recital Hall

4.30pm-5.30pm Tyndalls’ No charge 4.20pm-5.25pm Art Department No charge

3.30pm-4.30pm Recording Studio No charge 5.45pm-6.40pm Hauser & Wirth Recital Hall No charge 1.15pm-1.45pm Hauser & Wirth Recital Hall 4.00pm-4.30pm Hauser & Wirth Recital Hall No charge 10.30am-11.00am Hauser & Wirth 4.00pm-5.00pm Sixth Form Centre No charge

TGI Friday (3rd, 4th & 5th Form) Decent snacks, cans of drink, games, fun and serious thought over the biggest questions of life.

GCB/ANGA

Meditation A twelve-week course in which we learn and 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 change to practise in the session.

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

4.30pm-5.25pm JCR No charge 4.30pm-5.25pm John Davie Room No charge