EE Options Booklet - Michaelmas Term 2023/24

Guitar Club (Lunchtime)

Invite Only

A fun group ensemble for aspiring and experienced guitarists full of exciting group compositions and arrangements of new and classical pieces of music.

Assembly Hall

Cross Stitch

Come along and learn the basics of cross stitch from threading a needle to reading a pattern and creating a picture! Nominal charge to cover materials.

Y5 Classroom

(additional cost £5 per term)

Yoga & Mindfulness

Y1 - 2

Chess & Draughts

Learn to play draughts and chess. Play against a computer or human opposition, learning famous 'gambits'. Play in a league against other pupils.

Library

Aside from the physical health benefits, yoga can also have a huge impact on mental health. The children will start each session with a mindfulness activity followed by a 30 minute yoga session.

Reception Classroom

Y3 - 6

Y4- 6

"Om... Om..."

Choir

Y1 - 6

Doyouenjoysinging?Comealong andlearnsomenewsongs,aspart ofalargegroup.

Assembly Hall

TUESDAY

Learning Support Surgery

Y1 - 6 Invite only

We are here to help those children who may need a little extra support in different areas. Learning Support Room

Heathfield Orchestra (Lunchtime)

Y1 - 7, Invite Only

For instrumentalists of any ability - come and play some famous pieces with other instruments - some you will know, some will be new!

Heathfield Assembly Hall

Maxi Makers

Y4 - 6

Get arty and creative each week learning new art skills and working on art projects to take home!

Heathfield Art Room (additional cost £5 per term)

Swimming Advanced

Y5 - 6, Invite only

Are you a competent swimmer who wants to train? Come along to perfect your technique. There is the possibility to join the advanced group by invite only.

Swimming Pool

Fencing

Y1 - 2

Learn the fundamentals of how to fence. The footwork and strategies to be a successful fencer. All equipment is provided.

Assembly Hall

Netball

Y3 - 4

Come along and develop your netball skills or learn for the first time. The club is open to all netballing abilities!

Playground

School Newspaper

Y4 - 6

Calling all budding reporters! We are going to work together to publish a school newspaper every half term. From interviewing teachers, to writing reviews about school events, come along and contribute to Heathfield's student voice.

Y5 Classroom

Mini Makers

Y1 - 2

A chance for children to relax and get creative! Nominal charge to cover materials.

Heathfield Art Room (additional cost £5 per term)

Mark Duffy's Football

Y3 - 6

Sessions are focused on individual play and learning the fundamentals of football. Players are encouraged to have lots of contact with the ball during the session, with various fun games and small sided matches enabling a high number of touches during the hour.

Rishworth Sports Hall

(5pm finish - additional cost £4 per session)

THURSDAY

Zumba

Y3 - 4

Children will take part in an energetic session of fun and upbeat dances. Excellent for both exercise and keeping a positive mind!

Warhammer

Y4 - 6

Tabletop strategy and roleplaying games, suitable for beginners and experienced players alike. Members can use the time to build and paint their miniatures, play Warhammer against friends (for which you may need your own models), or create a character and join in one of the D&D campaigns (for which you only need your imagination!).

Art Room

Assembly Hall

Puzzles and Games Club

Y1 - 2

Enjoy a variety of different games, whether it be puzzles, problem solving, card games or miscellaneous

Y1 Classroom

Story Corner

Y1 - 2

Come along and explore the many books that the library has to offer. Relax and enjoy your favourite story and also have the chance to take a book home.

Library

Sports Multi-Skills (Lunchtime)

Y1 - 2

Learn new skills in a variety of different sports each week in a small group environment with a dedicated sports coach.

Heathfield Sports Hall (additional cost £4 per session)

Rugby

Y5 - 6

Get stuck in and practice your Tag Rugby skills, with this club providing you with the potential opportunity of representing the School

Bottom Pitch

Spanish Club

Y4 - 6

Learn the basics of a new language or develop your Spanish skills. You'll be saying 'Còmo estás?' in no time!

Heathfield

FRIDAY

Origami

Y4 - 6

Lots of different folding techniques are taught so that you can get creative and see what you can make!

Lego Club

Y3 - 6

Are you inspired to become the next Lego Master or do you just want to have fun being creative with Lego bricks? This club is for you! Open to students from Year 3-6, no-one is too old to have fun with Lego.

Assembly Hall

Rugby Tots

Y5 - 6

Rugby, but for the little ones! Learn the basics of passing, playing and tackling in a safe practise, designed for tots.

Sports Hall

Nature Explorers

Y1 - 2

Do you enjoy the outdoors? Do you enjoy exploring? If the answer is yes, Nature Explorers is for you. Join for the chance to explore the grounds at Heathfield.

Dingle

Karate

Students of all abilities as well as those who have never tried karate before, can train in a friendly and supportive dojo with Sensei Matthew Handley. Sensei Matt is a 4th Dan black belt, an EKF and WKF accredited and certified kumite Coach, and is currently the national coach for the British Para-karate team. The sessions are run weekly after school. Students will be taken to Halifax Sport in the school minibus and returned to Rishworth School car park at 5:15pm for pick-up.

Offsite - Meet in Car Park (additional £4/session)

Y4 Classroom

Y5 - 6

Driving Theory

Y11 - 13

Anopportunitytostudyfor,andpractisethemultiplechoiceandhazard perceptionelementsoftheUKDrivingTheoryTest.Eachofthe13sessions willfocusonarangeofquestionsandanswersfromtheofficialtest. Completingthetheorytestiscompulsorypriortoapplyingtotakethe practicaldrivingtest.

Theofficialtestisnotcompletedaspartofthisenrichmentactivity. Studentswillbeinformedofhowtoandwhentobookandpayfortheir testthroughtheirlocaltestcentre.

Room 18

Netball (Before School)

Y7 - 10

Specific fitness training for Netball players enrolment.

Badminton (Before School)

Sports Hall

Y7 - 10 8 - 8:30am

Sports Hall

Specific fitness training for Badminton players 8 - 8:30am

Aura Choir (Lunchtime)

Y9 - 13, Invite Only

A close harmony choir singing a variety of repertoire. Attendance at this club is based upon successful auditions.

Music School

Medical Society

Y12 - 13

A tailored programme to support students who wish to apply for university courses or apprenticeships in the caring professions to include medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, nursing, midwifery and other similar courses.

Biology Lab

CREST Gold Award

Y12

Students will complete a project that makes an original contribution to a STEM field of study and submit their findings via the online platform. Completion time is 1 year. Students will hone their investigative skills and employ scientific methods to conduct their own piece of research with the support of an industrial mentor.

CREST Gold can be used by students to enhance their UCAS personal statements. The award is recognised and respected by Universities and employers.

Physics Lab (registration cost of £20)

Percussion (Lunchtime)

Y7 - 13

Ensemble for percussionists, for all Rishworth year groups.

Music School

F1 in Schools (Lunchtime)

Y12 - 13

An opportunity to design, make, test and race F1 cars within the 'F1 in Schools' competition.

Physics Lab

Rock Climbing

Y7 - 13

Students will be taken to Summit-Up in Oldham each week to complete the rock-climbing NICAS Level 1 and 2 awards. Students will be instructed for an hour each week on how to climb safely using ropes. The course is 11 weeks long and all students will receive a NICAS log book. No previous experience is required.

Meet Rishworth Car Park - 6pm return to Rishworth (additional cost per term £140)

Music Composition and Theory (Lunchtime)

Y7 - 13

Use this session to learn and explore new compositions of musical pieces whilst discovering the theory behind it. Get creative and give well known songs your own twist.

Music School

American History

Y13

Study in depth the challenges faced by the USA at home and abroad as it emerged from the Second World War as a Superpower. The ‘American Dream’ of prosperity was not a reality for all.

Room 21

Rugby (Lunchtime)

Y7

Rugby squad training

Sports Hall

Rugby (Lunchtime)

Y10 - 13

Rugby squad training

Sports Hall

Hockey (Lunchtime)

Y10

Hockey squad training

Sports Hall

Hockey

Y7 - 10

Open to all Year 7-10 students who wish to brush up on their hockey skills.

Sports Hall

EPQ / HPQ Support

(Lunchtime)

Y10 - 13

An opportunity for all students completing a HPQ or EPQ to come and work on their individual projects, ask for help or support or to complete supervisor meetings with Mrs Marshall.

Room 25

Swimming

Y7 - 13

Venture down to Heathfield and practise your butterfly, breast stroke and more in our full sized swimming pool.

Religion & Philosophy

half GCSE

Y9 - 12

We are delighted to offer students the opportunity to study Religion and Philosophy at a more advanced level. Students will study the materials to allow them to sit an additional half GCSE.

Room 17

Hockey

(Lunchtime)

Y7

Hockey squad training

Heathfield Swimming Pool

A-Level Chemistry Club

Y12 - 13

A fantastic opportunity for A level Chemistry students to carry out additional experiments and develop practical skills in chemistry

Chemistry Lab

Sports Hall

English SupportSession

Y10 - 11

For those interested receiving further support in their iGCSEs, visit the support session for helpful advice, guidance and academic support.

Room 4

Funk Band

Y7 - 13, Invite only

Here is your chance to join an advanced ensemble performing covers of well known classical, pop and jazz songs. If you play an instrument, you are welcome to audition!

Music School

TUESDAY

Orchestra

(Lunchtime)

Y7 - 13

We have grown the Orchestra from last year and are continuing to further develop our repertoire. There are opportunities to perform in assemblies, concerts and other school events. Any level of player from beginner to advanced welcome.

Music School

Word Games

(Lunchtime)

Y7 - 13

Come and play games including Scrabble, Bananagrams, Letterbox, Pass the Bomb, crosswords and much more. Lots of fun to be had whilst developing your language skills. Room 4

Rishworth Digital Reporter

Y7 -13

We've gone digital! Learn more about journalism to develop investigative skills, reporting and creative writing as well as learning about content design and digital marketing.

Meet in Reception

TUESDAY

Football

Y9 - 10

Open to all Year 9-10 students who wish to brush up on their football skills.

Sports Hall

Netball

UCAS Drop-In

Y12 - 13 Room 7

Support for U6 students as they work on their UCAS applications during the Michaelmas Term

Rugby

(Lunchtime) (Lunchtime)

Y10 - 13

Open to all Year 9-10 students who wish to brush up on their football skills.

Sports Hall

Science Club

(Lunchtime)

Y7 - 9

Enhance scientific knowledge, develop critical thinking skills and cultivate a passion for science. One of the key benefits of joining a science club is the opportunity to conduct experiments and explore different scientific concepts in a hands-on way.

General Science Lab

Y7 - 9

Open to all Year 7-9 students who wish to brush up on their rugby skills.

Sports Hall

Beyond Allies (LGBTQ+ Club)

Y7 - 13 Room 13

An all-inclusive society welcoming people of orientation, whether LGBTQ+ or allies. This will be an intersectional society debating and campaigning for equality and empowerment.

Spanish Stretch & Challenge

Y11

This EE focuses on Higher Tier GCSE Spanish.

Room 9

IELTs Test Practice Reading & Writing

Y10 - 13

IELTs assessment support including revision, targeted support and exam technique for the reading and writing components.

Room 21

TUESDAY

Maths GCSE Foundation Support

Y10 - 11

GCSE Maths Foundation tier exam support including exam technique, revision and targeted support

Room 5

IELTs Test Practice Speaking & Listening

(Lunchtime)

Y10 - 13

IELTs assessment support including revision, targeted support and exam technique for the speaking and listening components.

Room 21

Warhammer and Dungeons & Dragons

Y7 -13

Fantasy and Science Fiction strategy and roleplaying games. Build and paint your own models, or design and play your own character - only a good imagination needed! Room 6

University Cooking

Y12 - 13

Get ready for university. Simple, healthy and fun recipes on a budget and with limited equipment and time. All ingredients will be provided. Students will need an apron and container. The EE will be repeated in the Lent term.

Food Room

5pm finish - (additional cost of £45)

Creative Writing

Y7 - 9

Come and exercise your imagination and improve your short story and poetry writing.

Room 4

BritishSignLanguage

Y7 - 13

Complete a course in British Sign Language and learn how to communicate with people with hearing impairment. All successful students will receive a BSA certificate of achievement for their learning.

Room 18

(additional cost of £5 / term)

Origami for Beginners & Intermediates

Y7 - 9

Learn how you can turn a simple piece of paper into something special, learning this traditional Japanese skill.

Room 10

Netball

(Before School)

Y7 - 10

Specific fitness training for Netball players

Sports Hall

8 - 8:30am

Badminton

(Before

School)

Y7 - 10

Specific training for badminton players

Sports Hall

8 - 8:30am

Chess Club

Y7 - 13

Interested in learning to play chess or improving your game? Chess club is a dedicated time to learn new skills, play practice games and increase your rating! It’s open to anyone who is interested, regardless of experience. Challenge yourself, sharpen your skills and learn new strategies.

Room 13

Feminist Society

(Lunchtime)

Y7 - 13

An all-inclusive society welcoming people of any sex/gender. This will be an intersectional feminist society debating and campaigning for equality and empowerment.

Room 13

Choir

Y7 - 13

Everyone welcome, we will be singing a variety of songs: new, old, popular, Disney, chart toppers and will take part in concerts and singing trips out of school.

Music School

Duke of Edinburgh - Bronze

Y9+

The Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award is a nationally accredited, highly recognised accolade. Students will participate in expedition training during this EE time, they will also need to complete 3-6 months volunteering, a skill and a physical challenge of their choice.

Room 15

(enrollment and expedition fee of £150)

School Production

Y9 - 13

The whole school musical is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in a collaborative process and gain experience performing in front of a live audience with music, mics, lighting, costume and set design all working together to create a show. Everyone is encouraged to take part with the show taking place in March 2023.

Assembly Hall

Hockey

Biology Revision

Y10 - 13

Y8

(Lunchtime) Hockey squad training

Sports Hall

Revision sessions for GCSE and A level Biology students every Wednesday lunchtime

Biology Lab

Lunchtime

Rambling

Y7 - 13

Walking around the local area to enjoy some physical activity and wellbeing therapy come rain or shine.

Meet in the Quad

Rock School

Y9 - 13

Guitarists, drummers and bassists join together from across the school to practise and perform hit rock classics! Here is the chance to form a fantastic rock band!

Music School

Latin

Y7 - 13

Latin study for beginners and those with some prior experience. We follow the Cambridge Latin Course, which introduces the language through stories set in Pompeii. Students also have the opportunity to explore ancient Greek.

Room 6

Higher Project Qualification (HPQ)

Y10 - 11

The Higher Project Qualification (HPQ) is a stand alone qualification, equivalent to half a GCSE, and can be taken by students in addition to their GCSE qualifications. The HPQ provides an exciting opportunity for students to develop and extend their understanding in an area of personal interest or to conduct research into subjects which may not be available as part of their other formal studies and as a stepping stone to the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) available in Sixth Form. This Term Y10 students will be deciding on the topic they would like to research, learning about the different skills involved in HPQ and completing work on their production log. This Term Y11 students will be finalising their project research and writing their report.

Room 18

THURSDAY

Snowsports Club

Beginners / False Skiers and Snowboarders

Y7 - 13

The Snowsports Club expands this year to include snowboarders as well as skiers. There are opportunities for all at prices you cannot match anywhere else. Therefore, a superb opportunity to learn a life skill in a new friendship group or with students you already know. The skill can be used for your Duke of Edinburgh Award, your PE GCSE, your UCAS application; or just for that next Snowsport trip, be it with your family, the school, or later in life at university or work. Choose your level and join for that term; if it's lessons you are after or if you can already ski or board then you can get a lift pass. If you're unsure email jthompson@rishworth-school.co.uk to ask for advice on what may be best for your child. A false beginner is someone who has skied/boarded in the past but maybe a while ago or only for a few days.

Future plans involve preparation for the school Snowsports trips, GCSE assessments and possibly more excitingly a school race team which will compete against other schools in the UK.

*Offsite - Manchester Chill Factore

additional cost of £160 / term

GCSE Further Maths

Y11 Room 5

GCSE ChemistryRevision

This course is an additional qualification that runs alongside the GCSE Maths course. Suitable for students covering the higher tier GCSE content in Y11.

(Lunchtime)

Y10 - 11

Revision sessions for GCSE chemistry and combined science students every Thursday lunchtime Chemistry Lab

THURSDAY

SimGolf Club

Y7 - 13

Simulator Golf at Invictus Golf Studios. Play courses and practice on the virtual driving range using their state of the Golf simulators.

Room 3

*Offsite

£140 / Term

Textiles Club

Y7 - 9

Improve your sewing skills with a craft project to brighten up your wardrobe or bedroom! Tote bags, cushions, soft toys. No prior experience required just a willingness to bring out your inner designer and have some fun at the same time.

Art Room

£30 / Term

Y10 - 13

Catch up, homework and revision support for GCSE and Level 3 food students. Drop in and regular attendance available.

(Lunchtime) (Lunchtime)

Reading Club & DofE Volunteering Opportunity

Y9 - 13

During this 30 minute session, the volunteers help students 1:1 with their English by listening to them read, explaining difficult vocabulary and helping with pronunciation and spelling.

Room 21

Food Room

Beginner & Intermediate Badminton

Y7 - 13

An opportunity for beginners and intermediate badminton players to develop skills and challenge themselves with game play.

Sports Hall

Rugby

(Lunchtime)

Y7 - 9

Open to all Year 7-9 students who wish to brush up on their rugby skills.

Sports Hall

Advanced Badminton

Y7 - 13, Invite Only

Following successful graduation from the intermediate badminton class, students will be invited to train at a more advanced level.

Sports Hall 4:30 - 5:30pm (£5/session)

Rugby

(Lunchtime)

Y11 - 13

Senior rugby squad training

Tennis Courts

Girls' Fitness

(Lunchtime)

Hockey Y9

Hockey squad training

Sports Hall

(Lunchtime)

Y10 - 13

A fitness class for girls wishing to develop strength and stamina.

Sports Hall

School Production

Y9 - 13

The whole school musical is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in a collaborative process and gain experience performing in front of a live audience with music, mics, lighting, costume and set design all working together to create a show. Everyone is encouraged to take part with the show taking place in March 2023.

Assembly Hall (Lunchtime and After School)

UNIQUE

(Lunchtime)

Invite Only

Thisinviteonlyactivityprovidesstudentswiththeguidance,structureand supporttheyrequireinOxbridgeandRusselGroupprogression.Attendanceat thissessionisessentialforallstudentswhoareontheschoolsAimHigher programme.

Thissessionprovidesanadditionalopportunityforstudentstoreceive individualisedguidance,insupportoftheirSixthFormandUniversity progressionplans.

Areas of work include:

Morrisby profiles

Talks from Oxbridge Alumni

Applying to Oxbridge and Russell Group institutions

Engaging with Super Curricular

Independent research tasks

HPQ and EPQ guidance

Guidance on pre-interview assessment tests

Mock university interviews and interview practice

Sign posting Oxbridge residentials and conferences

Opportunities to Peer-mentor opportunities

Room 18

FRIDAY

Karate

Y5 - 13

Students of all abilities, as well as those who have never tried karate before, can train in a friendly and supportive 'Dojo' with Sensei Matthew Handley. Sensei Matt is a 4th Dan black belt, an EKF and WKF accredited and certified Kumite Coach, and is currently the national coach for the British Para-karate team.

The sessions are run weekly after school. Students will be taken to Halifax Sport in the school minibus and returned to Rishworth School car park at 5:15pm for pick-up.

Offsite - Meet in Rishworth Car Park

(cost of £50 )

Football and Girls Squad Football

Y7 - 8

Calling all budding footballer players inspired by local and national teams to train and play weekly

Sports Hall

Duke of Edinburgh Sliver Award

(Lunchtime)

Y10 - 13

An opportunity to undertake the DofE Silver award. Students will undertake voluntary, physical and skill sections outside lesson time and will complete planning and preparation for a 2 night expedition in the trinity term. Full commitment is needed to complete this by the end of the school year.

Hockey

Y11 - 13

Senior hockey squad training

Sports Hall

GCSE Physics

Revision

(Lunchtime)

Y10 - 11

Revision sessions for GCSE Physics and Combined Science Physics students every Friday lunchtime Physics Lab

Brass Group & Organ Class

Room 18

(enrollment and expedition of £150)

These additional enrichment activities will be arranged by the Peripatetic Staff with students who take lessons in the relevant instrument.

MONDAY

Duke of Edinburgh

Y9

The Duke of Edinburgh Award is a nationally accredited, highly recognised accolade. Students will participate in expedition training during this EE time, they will also need to complete 3-6 months volunteering, a skill and a physical challenge of their choice.

Room 15

(additional enrollment fee)

Driving Theory

Y11 - 13

Anopportunitytostudyfor,andpractisethemultiplechoiceandhazard perceptionelementsoftheUKDrivingTheoryTest.Eachofthe13sessions willfocusonarangeofquestionsandanswersfromtheofficialtest. Completingthetheorytestiscompulsorypriortoapplyingtotakethe practicaldrivingtest.

Theofficialtestisnotcompletedaspartofthisenrichmentactivity. Studentswillbeinformedofhowtoandwhentobookandpayfortheirtest throughtheirlocaltestcentre.

Room 18

Netball

Y7 - 10

Badminton

Y7

Sports Hall Sports Hall

Aura Choir

Invite Only

A close harmony choir aimed at Years 9 – 13, singing a variety of repertoire. Attendance at this club is based upon successful auditions.

Music School

Lunchtime

Medical Society

Y12 - 13

A tailored programme to support students who wish to apply for university courses or apprenticeships in the caring professions to include medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, nursing, midwifery and other similar courses.

Biology Lab

Lunchtime

CREST Gold Award

Y12

Students must complete a project that makes an original contribution to a STEM field of study and submit their findings via the online platform. Completion time- 1 year. Students will hone their investigative skills and employ scientific methods to conduct their own piece of research with the support of an industrial mentor.

CREST Gold can be used by students to enhance their UCAS personal statements. The award is recognised and respected by Universities and employers.

Physics Lab (additional cost of £20)

Gold DofE Training

Y13

Attendance at these sessions is compulsory for those wishing to complete the expedition using the school as a centre.

TBC

Football

Y9 - 10

Fitness

Netball

Y11 - 13

Fitness

Y11 - 13

Sports Hall

Sports Hall

Sports Hall Lunctime

Sports Hall Lunctime

MONDAY

Badminton

Beginners

Invite Only

Badminton

Y7 - 10

Sports Hall

Sports Hall

Percussion

Y7 - 13

Ensemble for percussionists, for all Rishworth year groups.

Music School

Composition / Theory

Y7 - 13

Use this session to learn and explore new compositions of musical pieces whilst discovering the theory behind it. Get creative and give well known songs your own twist.

Musical School

Funk Band Invitation only

Here is your chance to join an advanced ensemble performing covers of well known, and classical, jazzy songs. If you play an instrument, you are welcome to audition!

Music School

TUESDAY

Orchestra

Y7 - 13

We have grown the Orchestra from last year and are continuing to further develop our repertoire. There are opportunities to perform in assemblies, concerts and other school events. Any level of player from beginner to advanced welcome.

Music School

Lunchtime

Word Games

Y7 - 10

Come and play games including Scrabble, Bananagrams, Letterbox, Pass the Bomb, crosswords and much more. Lots of fun to be had whilst improving your spelling and language skills.

Room 4

Lunchtime

Rishworth Digital Reporter

Y7 -11

We've gone digital! Learn more about journalism to develop investigative skills, reporting and creative writing as well as learning about content design and digital marketing.

Office Block Meeting Room / Computer Suite

EPQ / HPQ Support

Y12 - 13

An opportunity for all students completing HPQ or EPQ to come and work on their individual projects, ask for help or support or to complete supervisor meetings with Mrs Marshall.

Room 25

Lunchtime

Football

Y10 - 11

Lunchtime

A-Level Chemistry

Y12 - 13

Club

Fantastic opportunity for A level Chemistry students to carry out additional experiments and develop practical skills in chemistry

Chemistry Lab

Netball

Y11 - 13

Lunchtime

IGCSE Catch Up

Y10 - 11

For those interested receiving further support in their IGCSEs, visit the support session for helpful advice, guidance and academic support.

TBC

Sports Hall

Sports Hall

This EE focuses on KS4/ Higher Tier GCSE / Transition path onto AS.

GCSE Foundation tier exam support including exam technique, revision and targeted support

Y7 - 13

Y7 - 13

TBC

Warhammer

Y7 -13

Fantasy and Science Fiction strategy and roleplaying games. Build and paint your own models, or design and play your own character - only a good imagination needed! Room 6

Football

Y9 - 10

UCAS Drop-In

Y12 - 13

Support for U6 students as they work on their UCAS applications during the Michaelmas Term

Sports Hall

Netball

Y9 - 10

Sports Hall

Duke of EdinburghBronze

Y9

The Duke of Edinburgh Award is a nationally accredited, highly recognised accolade. Students will participate in expedition training during this EE time, they will also need to complete 3-6 months volunteering, a skill and a physical challenge of their choice.

Room 15

(additional enrollment fee)

Room 7

Psychology Club

Y7 - 13

Keen on analysing the mind? Use this session to learn different methods and explore difference area of psychology.

Lunchtime Room 13

GCSE & A Level Business Support

Y10 - 13

Support for Year 11 and Sixth Form Business students to reinforce topic understanding and exam skills and to provide opportunities to gain awareness and discuss relevant business news stories

Room 7

Lunchtime

Netball

Y7 - 10

Sports Hall

Before School

Badminton

Y7 - 10

Sports Hall Before School

Economics Support

Y7 - 13

An opportunity for any Economics students to develop examination skills, contextual awareness or to improve understanding of topics covered in class.

Feminist Society

Y7 - 13

An all-inclusive society welcoming people of any sex/gender. This will be an intersectional feminist society debating and campaigning for equality and empowerment.

Room 13

Lunchtime

Choir

Y7 - 13

Everyone welcome, we will be singing a variety of songs - new, old, popular, Disney, chart toppers and will take part in concerts and singing trips out of school.

Room 13

Lunchtime

Music School

University Cooking

Y12 - 13

Get ready for university. Simple, healthy and fun recipes on a budget and with limited equipment and time. All ingredients will be provided. Students will need an apron and container. The EE will be repeated in term 2 for those who may miss the sign up in term 1.

Food Room

5pm finish - (additional cost of £3)

Creative Writing

Y7 - 9

Come and exercise your imagination and improve your short story and poetry writing.

Room 4

Lunchtime

Y10

Y7 - 9

Learn how you can turn a simple piece of paper into something special, learning this traditional Japanese skill.

Room 10

Hockey

Y7

Sports Hall

Lunchtime

Individual Development Plan Session - Sport

Invite Only

This is a chance for sporting individuals to create, maintain, discuss and develop their one personal development plan with their teacher/coach.

Y7 - 13 Beyond Monopoly

Thousands of families across the country have enjoyed (tolerated?) games like Monopoly and Cluedo and for many they are a Christmas staple. Did you know that the world of board and card games is much wider? In Beyond Monopoly, you'll have the chance to experience some different games that have built upon the foundations of these classics but are more contemporary and offer many different playing styles. Come and explore the world of board games

Beyond Monopoly...

Sports Hall

Lunchtime

Room 13

WEDNESDAY

Duke of Edinburgh - Silver

Y10

DofE Silver (Students may start the award programme in Y10) Students do not need to have completed the bronze award to participate in silver - however the timeline may require additional commitment.

Room TBC

(additional enrollment fee - £140)

School Production

Y7 - 13

The whole school musical is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in a collaborative process and gain experience performing in front of a live audience with music, mics, lighting, costume and set design all working together to create a show. Everyone is encouraged to take part with the show taking place in March 2023.

Assembly Hall

Football

Y7

Sports Hall

Lunchtime

Biology Revision

Y10 - 13

Revision sessions for GCSE and A level Biology students every Wednesday lunchtime

Biology Lab

Lunchtime

THURSDAY

SOS Food SOS

Y10 - 13

Textiles Club

Y7 - 9

Catch up, homework and revision support for GCSE and Level 3 food students. Drop in and regular attendance available.

Food Room

Duke of EdinburghVolunteering Opportunity

Y9 - 13 TBC Lunchtime

Improve your sewing skills with a craft project to brighten up your waredrobe or bedroom! Tote bags, cushions, soft toys. No prior experience required just a willingness to bring out your inner designer and have some fun at the same time.

Art Room

EAP Reading Club

Y9 - 13

During this 3During this 30 minute session, the volunteers help EAP students 1:1 with their English by listening to them read, explaining difficult vocabulary and helping with pronunciation

TBC

Tennis

Rambling

Y7 - 13

Walking around the local area to enjoy some physical activity and well being therapy come rain or shine

Higher Project Qualification

Y10 - 11

Rock School

Y9 - 13

Guitarists, drummers and bassists join together from across the school to practise and perform hit rock classics! Here is the chance to form a fantastic rock band!

TThe Higher Project Qualification (HPQ) is a standalone qualification, equivalent to half a GCSE, and can be taken by students in addition to their GCSE qualifications. The HPQ provides an exciting opportunity for students to develop and extend their understanding in an area of personal interest or to conduct research into subjects which may not be available as part of their other formal studies and as a stepping stone to the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). This term Y10 students will be deciding on the topic they would like to research, learning about the different skills involved in HPQ and completing work on their production log. Y11 students will finalising their research for their projects and writing their report.

Room 18 Music School

Room 7

Snowsports Club

Y6 - 10

For those who wish to improve their skills further on the slopes. A continuation of last year's lessons or a new start for students who want to brush up their skiing. Please notethe group will be split into Intermediate and pre-advanced group, with no Beginners on this course for this term.

*Offsite - Manchester Chill Factore

Intermediate / Pre-advanced Skiers and Snowboarders additional cost of £160 / term

Latin

Y7 - 13

Latin study for beginners and those with some prior experience. We follow the Cambridge Latin Course, which introduces the language through stories set in Pompeii. Students may also explore ancient Greek if they choose.

Room 6

GCSE Further Maths

Biology Revision

Y10 - 13

This course is an additional qualification that runs alongside the GCSE Maths course. suitable for students covering the higher tier GCSE content.

Y11 Room 5

Revision sessions for GCSE and A level Biology students every Wednesday lunchtime

Biology Lab

Lunchtime

School Production

Y9 - 13

The whole school musical is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in a collaborative process and gain experience performing in front of a live audience with music, mics, lighting, costume and set design all working together to create a show. Everyone is encouraged to take part with the show taking place in March 2023.

Assembly Hall

Lunchtime and Period 6

UNIQUE

Invite Only

This invite only activity provides students with the guidance, structure and support they require in Oxbridge and Russel Group progression. Attendance at this session is essential for all students who are on the schools Aim Higher programme.

This session provides an additional opportunity for students to receive individualised guidance, in support of their Sixth Form and University progression plans.

Areas of work include:

Morrisby profiles

Talks from Oxbridge Alumni

Applying to Oxbridge and Russell Group institutions

Engaging with Super Curricular

Independent research tasks

HPQ and EPQ guidance

Guidance on pre-interview assessment tests

Mock university interviews and interview practice

Attending Oxbridge residentials and conferences

Opportunities to peer-mentor

Room 18

Lunchtime

FRIDAY

Cricket

Invite Only

Sports Hall

Karate

Y5 - 13

Students of all abilities as well as those who have never tried karate before, can train in a friendly and supportive dojo with Sensei Matthew Handley. Sensei Matt is a 4th Dan black belt, an EKF and WKF accredited and certified kumite Coach, and is currently the national coach for the British Para-karate team.

The sessions are run weekly after school. Students will be taken to Halifax Sport in the school minibus and returned to Rishworth School car park at 5:15pm for pick-up.

Offsite - Meet in Rishworth Car Park

Before School (additional £4/session)

Individual Development Plan Session - Sport

This is a chance for sporting individuals to create, maintain, discuss and develop their one personal development plan with their teacher/coach.

Sports Hall

Lunchtime

Textiles Club

Y8 - 13

Textiles/Knitting/Croche

t (Textile Skills) - this may be used as a DofE skill working towards knitting or sewing a small garment/accessory using a pattern or learning a needlework/textile technique such as applique/felting etc.

Badminton

Y7 - 10

Sports Hall

GCSE Physics Revision

Y10 - 11

Revision sessions for GCSE Physics and Combined Science Physics students every Friday lunchtime Physics Lab

Lunchtime

Practical Extension

Y10 - 13

Depending on timetable the opportunity to start early / run over into lunch time to make more challenging and time consuming dishes. Great for GCSE students and for level 3 students. This session will be available on several days to support student and teacher timetable.

Room 15

Lunchtime

Food Room

Lunchtime

MONDAY

Duke of Edinburgh

Y8 - 13

The Duke of Edinburgh Award is a nationally accredited, highly recognised accolade. Students will participate in expedition training during this EE time, they will also need to complete 3-6 months volunteering, a skill and a physical challenge of their choice.

Room 15 (additional enrollment fee)

Driving Theory

Y11 - 13

Anopportunitytostudyfor,andpractisethemultiplechoiceandhazard perceptionelementsoftheUKDrivingTheoryTest.Eachofthe13sessions willfocusonarangeofquestionsandanswersfromtheofficialtest. Completingthetheorytestiscompulsorypriortoapplyingtotakethe practicaldrivingtest.

Theofficialtestisnotcompletedaspartofthisenrichmentactivity. Studentswillbeinformedofhowtoandwhentobookandpayfortheirtest throughtheirlocaltestcentre.

Room 18

Tennis

Y7 - 8

Girls Football

Y7 - 10

Tennis Courts Top Pitch

MONDAY

Short Tennis

Y7 - 10

Sports Hall Before School

Tennis

Y8

Sports Hall Lunchtime

Percussion

Y7 - 13

Ensemble for percussionists, for all Rishworth year groups.

Music School

Composition / Theory

Y7 - 13

Use this session to learn and explore new compositions of musical pieces whilst discovering the theory behind it. Get creative and give well known songs your own twist.

Musical School

Aura Choir

Invite Only

A close harmony choir aimed at Years 9 – 13, singing a variety of repertoire. Attendance at this club is based upon successful auditions.

Music School

Lunchtime

Medical Society

Y12 - 13

A tailored programme to support students who wish to apply for university courses or apprenticeships in the caring professions to include medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, nursing, midwifery and other similar courses.

Biology Lab

Lunchtime

CREST Gold Award

Y12

Students will hone their investigative skills and employ the scientific method to conduct their own piece of STEM research. CREST Gold can be used by students to enhance their UCAS personal statements. The award is recognised and respected by universities and employers.

Physics Lab

(additional cost of £20)

Kayaking Club

Y13

Sail away in the Yorkshire Waters, learning the basics to kayaking along the way. Enjoy the beautiful scenery, or a friendly race with your friends on Hollingworth Lake

*Offsite - Hollingworth Lake

Rounders

Y10 - 11

Athletics

Y7 - 9

Funk Band Invitation only

Here is your chance to join an advanced ensemble performing covers of well known, and classical, jazzy songs. If you play an instrument, you are welcome to audition!

Music School

TUESDAY

Orchestra

Y7 - 13

We have grown the Orchestra from last year and are continuing to further develop our repertoire. There are opportunities to perform in assemblies, concerts and other school events. Any level of player from beginner to advanced welcome.

Music School

Lunchtime

Word Games

Y7 - 10

Come and play games including Scrabble, Bananagrams, Letterbox, Pass the Bomb, crosswords and much more. Lots of fun to be had whilst improving your spelling and language skills.

Room 4

Lunchtime

Rishworth Digital Reporter

Y7 -11

We've gone digital! Learn more about journalism to develop investigative skills, reporting and creative writing as well as learning about content design and digital marketing.

Office Block Meeting Room / Computer Suite

TUESDAY

Tennis

Y9

Sports Hall

Lunchtime

Rounders

Y7 - 8

Sports Hall

Lunchtime

Duke of EdinburghBronze

Y9

The Duke of Edinburgh Award is a nationally accredited, highly recognised accolade. Students will participate in expedition training during this EE time, they will also need to complete 3-6 months volunteering, a skill and a physical challenge of their choice.

Room 15

(additional enrollment fee)

Beyond Allies (LGBTQ+ Club)

Y7 - 13

Room 13

Lunchtime

Girls Football

Y7 - 10

Sports Hall

GCSE & A Level Business Support

Y10 - 13

Support for Year 11 and Sixth Form Business students to reinforce topic understanding and exam skills and to provide opportunities to gain awareness and discuss relevant business news stories

Room 7

Lunchtime

This EE focuses on KS4/ Higher Tier GCSE / Transition path onto AS.

IELTs

Y11 Room 9

Practice

TBC

Y7 -13

Y10 - 11

GCSE Foundation tier exam support including exam technique, revision and targeted support

Test

Y7 - 13

Lunchtime

Pre-GCSE Food

Y9

For those students who are doing GCSE food a chance to get ahead start with some practical skills before the start of year 10. Students will need to provide their apron and containers but all ingredients will be provided.

Food Room

5pm finish - (additional cost of £3)

Creative Writing

Y7 - 9

Come and exercise your imagination and improve your short story and poetry writing.

Room 4

Y10CatchUp/

Y10

Lunchtime

Origami

Y7 - 9

Learn how you can turn a simple piece of paper into something special, learning this traditional Japanese skill.

Room 10

Short Tennis

Y7 - 10

Sports Hall

Before School Rounders

Y9 - 10

Sports Hall

Lunchtime

Economics Support

Y7 - 13

An opportunity for any Economics students to develop examination skills, contextual awareness or to improve understanding of topics covered in class.

Royal Holloway Psychology Competition

Y7 - 13

Want to enter a national competition and love psychology. Put your psychology skills to the test, create a video, design a poster and go for gold!

Room 13

Lunchtime

Choir

Y7 - 13

Everyone welcome, we will be singing a variety of songs - new, old, popular, Disney, chart toppers and will take part in concerts and singing trips out of school.

Room 13

Lunchtime

Music School

WEDNESDAY

Cricket

Y7 - 8

Tennis

Y9 - 10

Top Pitch Top Pitch

Drama Group

Y7 - 13

The drama group is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in a collaborative process and gain experience performing with music, mics, lighting, costume and set design all working together to create a show. Everyone is encouraged to take part.

PAC

Lunchtime

Tennis Sports Hall

Y7 Lunchtime

Biology Revision

Y10 - 13

Revision sessions for GCSE and A level Biology students every Wednesday lunchtime

Biology Lab

Lunchtime

Athletics

Y7 - 10

Top Pitch

Individual Development Plan Session - Sport Invite Only

This is a chance for sporting individuals to create, maintain, discuss and develop their one personal development plan with their teacher/coach.

Y7 - 13 Chess Club

Interested in learning to play chess or improving your game? Chess club is a dedicated time to learn new skills, play practice games and increase your rating! It’s open to anyone who is interested, regardless of experience. Challenge yourself, sharpen your skills and learn new strategies.

THURSDAY

SOS Food SOS

Y10 - 13

Textiles Club

Y7 - 9

Catch up, homework and revision support for GCSE and Level 3 food students. Drop in and regular attendance available.

Food Room

Duke of EdinburghVolunteering Opportunity

Y9 - 13

Improve your sewing skills with a craft project to brighten up your waredrobe or bedroom! Tote bags, cushions, soft toys. No prior experience required just a willingness to bring out your inner designer and have some fun at the same time.

Art Room

EAP Reading Club

Y9 - 13

During this 3During this 30 minute session, the volunteers help EAP students 1:1 with their English by listening to them read, explaining difficult vocabulary and helping with pronunciation

TBC

Rambling

Y7 - 13

Walking around the local area to enjoy some physical activity and well being therapy come rain or shine

Higher Project Qualification

Y10 - 11

Rock School

Y9 - 13

Guitarists, drummers and bassists join together from across the school to practise and perform hit rock classics! Here is the chance to form a fantastic rock band!

TThe Higher Project Qualification (HPQ) is a standalone qualification, equivalent to half a GCSE, and can be taken by students in addition to their GCSE qualifications. The HPQ provides an exciting opportunity for students to develop and extend their understanding in an area of personal interest or to conduct research into subjects which may not be available as part of their other formal studies and as a stepping stone to the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). This term Y10 students will be deciding on the topic they would like to research, learning about the different skills involved in HPQ and completing work on their production log. Y11 students will finalising their research for their projects and writing their report.

Room 18 Music School

Room 7

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GCSE Chemistry Revision

Y10 - 11

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Revision sessions for GCSE chemistry and combined science students every thursday lunchtime

Lunchtime

Top Pitch

Lunchtime

Tennis

Y9 - 10

Sports Hall

Top Pitch

Y7 - 10

Top Pitch

Drama Group

Y9 - 13

The drama group is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in a collaborative process and gain experience performing in front of a live audience with music, mics, lighting, costume and set design all working together to create a show. Everyone is encouraged to take part.

PAC

Lunchtime and Period 6

UNIQUE

Invite Only

This invite only activity provides students with the guidance, structure and support they require in Oxbridge and Russel Group progression. Attendance at this session is essential for all students who are on the schools Aim Higher programme.

This session provides an additional opportunity for students to receive individualised guidance, in support of their Sixth Form and University progression plans.

Areas of work include:

Morrisby profiles

Talks from Oxbridge Alumni

Applying to Oxbridge and Russell Group institutions

Engaging with Super Curricular

Independent research tasks

HPQ and EPQ guidance

Guidance on pre-interview assessment tests

Mock university interviews and interview practice

Attending Oxbridge residentials and conferences

Opportunities to peer-mentor

Room 18

Lunchtime

Snowsports Club

Intermediate / Pre-intermediate Skiers and Snowboarders

Y6 - 10

For those who wish to improve their skills further on the slopes. A continuation of last year's lessons or a new start for students who want to brush up their skiing. Please notethe group will be split into Intermediate and pre-advanced group, with no Beginners on this course for this term.

*Offsite - Manchester Chill Factore additional cost of £160 / term

Latin

Y7 - 13

Latin study for beginners and those with some prior experience. We follow the Cambridge Latin Course, which introduces the language through stories set in Pompeii. Students may also explore ancient Greek if they choose.

Room 6

GCSE Further Maths

Biology Revision

Y10 - 13

This course is an additional qualification that runs alongside the GCSE Maths course. suitable for students covering the higher tier GCSE content.

Y11 Room 5

Revision sessions for GCSE and A level Biology students every Wednesday lunchtime

Biology Lab

Lunchtime

Duke of Edinburgh

Y8 - 13

Opportunity to undertake the DofE award. Students will undertake voluntary, physical and skill sections outside lesson time and will complete planning and preparation for a 2 night expedition in the trinity term. Full commitment is needed to complete this by the end of the school year.

GCSE Physics Revision

Y10 - 11

Revision sessions for GCSE Physics and Combined Science Physics students every Friday lunchtime Physics Lab

Lunchtime

Practical Extension

Y10 - 13

Depending on timetable the opportunity to start early / run over into lunch time to make more challenging and time consuming dishes. Great for GCSE students and for level 3 students. This session will be available on several days to support student and teacher timetable.

Room 18

Lunchtime

Food Room

Lunchtime

FRIDAY

Cricket

Invite Only

Sports Hall

Karate

Y5 - 13

Students of all abilities as well as those who have never tried karate before, can train in a friendly and supportive dojo with Sensei Matthew Handley. Sensei Matt is a 4th Dan black belt, an EKF and WKF accredited and certified kumite Coach, and is currently the national coach for the British Para-karate team.

The sessions are run weekly after school. Students will be taken to Halifax Sport in the school minibus and returned to Rishworth School car park at 5:15pm for pick-up.

Offsite - Meet in Rishworth Car Park

Before School (additional £4/session)

Individual Development Plan Session - Sport

This is a chance for sporting individuals to create, maintain, discuss and develop their one personal development plan with their teacher/coach.

Sports Hall

Lunchtime