EE Options - Trinity Term 2022/23

MONDAY Reading and Crafts Y3 - 4 A zen like experience; an opportunity to explore facts and fiction or to create a crafty masterpiece. Group, paired and individual reading also part of this club, with children invited to explore in this fun environment.

Reception Classroom (additional cost of £15 per term)

Debating Club

Chess & Draughts

Y5 - 6

Y3 - 6

Feel passionate about a certain subject? In debate club, you can voice your opinions, share factual information and argue your points.

A fun way to learn about new things.

Practise your game and learn new strategies to make you a better chess player. Competitions and leagues throughout the term, with an opportunity to represent School.

Heathfield Assembly Hall

Y6 Classroom

Mark Duffys Football Y1 - 2

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

HEATHFIELD

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.

HEATHFIELD

MONDAY Netball

Guitar Club

Y3 - 4

Invite only

Practice your passes and pivots. Enter matches against your school and others.

Ensemble for guitarists. Group compositions and arrangements.

Sports Hall

Music Room (Lunchtime)

Musical Theatre Y5 - 6

Play games, work on focus and performance skills and generally have a whale of a time!

Heathfield Assembly Hall

Yoga & Mindfullness Y1 - 2 Wind down after a busy day at school.

In this fun class, learn ways to relax and to help you feel calmer.

"Omm... Omm..."

Heathfield Assembly Hall

TUESDAY Athletics Y3 - 6

Whether you like to run, throw or jump, athletics has you covered. Learn about running endurance, strength and position, but most of all, have some good sporting fun!

Sports Hall

Orchestra Invite only

Heathfield Music Room (Lunchtime)

HEATHFIELD

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

HEATHFIELD

WEDNESDAY Mark Duffys 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)

Games Club

Maxi Makers

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

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

Heathfield

(additional cost £3)

Y1 - 2

Y3 - 6

Heathfield Art Room

Rounders

Fencing

Learn how to swing, run and catch whilst playing in a team. This is a perfect summer sport which is lots of fun!

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

Playground

Assembly Hall

Y4 - 6

Y3 - 6

THURSDAY 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

Sports Multi-Skills 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 (Lunchtime) (additional cost £4 per session)

Football

Story Corner

Develop your football skills within school and have the potential to represent the school during sports fixtures.

A chance to explore the library, listen to a story and enjoy reading your own books. You will also have the opportunity to take a book home to enjoy.

KS1 Playground

Y1 - 2

Heathfield

HEATHFIELD

Y5 - 6

HEATHFIELD

THURSDAY Daily Mile

Warhammer

Y3 - 6

Come along and have fun jogging, walking or fast walking and reach a mile or maybe more! You don't need to be a runner or an athlete.

Heathfield

Mystery Club Y5 - 6

Are UFO's real? Does Bigfoot actually exist? Did man really land on the moon? Join the Heathfield Mystery Club and start your search for answers to these and many more of the worlds great mysteries!

Invite only (Y4+)

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!).

Rishworth Car Park

Y5/6 Classroom

FRIDAY Karate Y5 - 13

Run by Matthew Handley (former England Karate and now UK Coaching Ambassador), this club is aimed at mixed ability, including beginners to develop their skills. Students will be transported to and from the dojo by minibus, with collection at the Rishworth School car park.

Triangle (offsite)

(additional cost £3.50 / session)

FRIDAY Choir Y1 - 6

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.

Heathfield Assembly Hall

Learning Support Surgery

Mini Makers Y1 - 2

Y1 - 2 Get arty and creative each week learning new art skills and working on art projects to take home!

Have a little extra support with your school work and ask lots of questions which will help you through school

Heathfield Art Room

Heathfield

(additional cost £3)

Writers' Cafe Are you a budding writer or journalist? Come along to the writer's cafe where you can let your imagination take flight! Whether it's fantasy, newspaper articles or poetry., we will explore various genres of writing and you will be given time to write to your hearts content.

Heathfield

HEATHFIELD

Y4 - 6

MONDAY Aura Choir Invitation 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

Percussion

Short Tennis

Ensemble for percussionists, for all Rishworth year groups.

Short Tennis is played on half the court but is twice the fun! It is perfect for anyone new to tennis, or simply as a fun activity of its own.

Y7 - 13

Y7 - 13

Music School

Before School

Lunchtime

Athletics Sprint Club Y7 - 13

Sports Hall Lunchtime

RISHWORTH

Want to improve your run to a sprint? This club provides training and practice to improve your sprinting. It offers a full body workout designed to improve your running strength, endurance, muscle growth and cardiovascular health.

RISHWORTH

MONDAY Coding Club Y7 - 13

Learn how to code from scratch, become a coder and develop one of the most employer demanded skills of 2023. Coding club will provide you with an introduction to the skills and knowledge you require to kickstart your passion for coding.

Computing Rooms

Beyond Monopoly Y7 - 13 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.

Room 13

Tennis Y8

Refine footwork, serving, forehand and backhand strokes and prepare for matches.

Lunchtime

Cricket Y9 - 10

Practice batting, wicketkeeping, spin & pace bowling Lunchtime

MONDAY Retro Gaming Club Y9 - 10

Computer games club playing classic games on Nintendo, Xbox and Playstation.

Room 3

Lunchtime

Darts

Y9 - 10

Y12 - 13

Learn how to swing, run and catch whilst playing in a team. This is a perfect summer sport which is lots of fun!

Practice your aim and go for the bullseye! Enjoy a relaxing game of darts or compete against your friends and staff

Sports Hall Lunchtime

DT Club Y8 - 9

Design and manufacture an individual piece of work using the workshop machines, tools and processes.

DT Workshop

(additional cost of £20/term)

Lunchtime

Tennis Y7 - 8

Want to learn to play tennis or simply want to improve your game?

Tennis Courts

RISHWORTH

Rounders

RISHWORTH

MONDAY 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.

PL

(additional cost of £20)

Girls' Football Y7 - 10

Develop your attacking and defence skills through drills and matches

Sports Hall

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

MONDAY Learning Support

Foundation Maths

Extra support sessions for learning, coursework and organisation

Y11

iGCSE Support

Y7 - 11

Small group revision for GCSE Maths Foundation students in Year 11.

The Hub

Room 5

Mixed Theatre Y7 - 13

Have you always thought of being a West End performer? Then come along to Musical Theatre club where you get to explore a variety of scenes, songs and dances from classic productions. Work creatively in groups to experiment with characters and improve your confidence by performing.

Assembly Hall / Drama

French GCSE Support

Further Maths GCSE

This session gives the opportunity for extra support and help with French GCSE.

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

Room 10

Lunchtime

Y11

Room 5

RISHWORTH

Y10 - 11

RISHWORTH

TUESDAY Medical Society Y12 - 13

Preparing and supporting students in their applications to university to study medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, nursing and other healthcare professions.

Biology Lab Lunchtime

IELTS Speaking Practice

Cricket Y9 - 10

Y12 - 13

Practice batting, wicket-keeping, spin & pace bowling

This is a must if you are thinking of taking your IELTS this academic year, whether you are having timetabled lessons or not.

Sports Hall

Room 21

Lunchtime

Higher Project Qualification Y11

HPQ is a standalone qualification, equivalent to half a GCSE and can be taken by students in addition to their GCSE qualification. 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 EPQ.

Room 8

TUESDAY Food SOS

Orchestra Y7 - 13

Y10 - 13

For Y10 - 13 Food students.

Additional support and time to complete NEA work or help with homework. Well suited for students in Year 11 who get extra time.

We have grown the Orchestra from September 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.

Food Room

Music School

Lunchtime

Lunchtime

Gold D of E Expedition Training Y11 - 13

This is open to students from Year 11+ who would like to participate in this highly accredited award scheme. This session involves training for the expedition aspect of the award, students will also need to complete 6-18 months of volunteering, a skill, a physical and a week residential.

Rishworth Car Park

Y7 - 8

Discover, read and challenge well known classics and new fresh stories with your fellow class mates in a relaxed reading club.

Library

Drama

GCSE Support Y11

Extra support class for practical and writing assignments and performances

Drama Room

RISHWORTH

Reading Club

RISHWORTH

TUESDAY Funk Band Invitation only

All things Jazz & Funk in this advanced ensemble.

Creative Writing Y7 - 9

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

Music School

Tennis Y9

Room 2

Rounders Y7 - 9

Refine footwork, serving, forehand and backhand strokes.

Sports Hall Lunchtime

Sports Hall

DT Club Y8 - 9

Create a practical piece of work using mixed materials in the DT workshop and design studio.

DT Workshop

(additional cost of £15/term)

TUESDAY Computer Science GCSE Support

Cricket Y7 - 10

Y10 - 11

Sports Hall

Learning Support Y7 - 11

This session provides extra support for GCSE computing students. Spend some time with your teacher, asking questions, looking at exam questions and practice your skills

Extra support sessions for learning, coursework and organisation

Higher Project Qualification Y11

HPQ is a standalone qualification, equivalent to half a GCSE and can be taken by students in addition to their GCSE qualifications

Room 8

Computer Room

Running Club Y7 - 13

For those interested in running a short loop through the countryside. Build up your fitness and stamina to be able to run further distances.

Sports Hall Entrance

RISHWORTH

The Hub

RISHWORTH

TUESDAY Higher Project Qualification Y11

HPQ is a standalone qualification, equivalent to half a GCSE and can be taken by students in addition to their GCSE qualification. 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 EPQ.

Room 8 (Lunchtime)

Art GCSE and A-Level Coursework Session

Girls' Football Y7 - 10

Y10 - 13

Make the most of a quiet art room to work on your GCSE and A-Level coursework, ask for advice, speak with other artists and share ideas.

Art Room

Sports Hall Lunchtime

British Sign Language Y7 - 13

Rounders

Sign language allows for greater cultural integration. Allows you to communicate with a wide range of hearing, hard of hearing, and deaf individuals. Students will get certification on completion of the online course.

Sports Hall

Room 18

Y7 - 8

Lunchtime

(additional cost of £3/term)

TUESDAY Y10

Practise speaking French at GCSE level by taking part in role plays and general conversations as well as describing photo cards. The aim is to improve fluency in the language and to learn vital exam techniques.

Room 10

Spanish GSCE Speaking Support Y11

This club focuses on exam skills preparation for the Foundation Tier GCSE Spanish exams aiming at grades 4-5. There is time allocated every week for differentiated work on your GCSE Foundation Speaking role-play, photocard techniques and General Conversation, to have a go at exam practice questions and to practise your vocabulary. You will also be given the support needed in order to catch up with revision

Room 9

Warhammer and Dungeons & Dragons Y7 - 13

Tabletop strategy and role-playing 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!).

Heathfield Art & Music

(Meet in Rishworth Car Park)

Business Studies

GCSE & A-level Revision Y10 - 13 GCSE and A Level students can come and get some support with any aspects of the course to enhance understanding or exam techniques

Room 7

Lunchtime

RISHWORTH

French GSCE Speaking Support

RISHWORTH

WEDNESDAY Title French Speaking for International Students Y7 - 13 Y10 - 12

Enter blurb here This is an opportunity for international students to enjoy speaking in French.

Room 10 Location

Lunchtime

Athletics

Tennis

Y7 - 13

Y7

Sports Hall

Sports Hall

Lunchtime

Cricket

Reading Club

Sports Hall

Discover, read and challenge well known classics and new fresh stories with your fellow class mates in a relaxed reading club.

Y7 - 8

Lunchtime

Y9 - 10

Library

Lunchtime

Short Tennis Y7 - 13

Sports Hall

Before School

WEDNESDAY Tennis Y9 - 10

Learning Support Y7 - 13

Extra support sessions for learning and coursework.

The Hub

IELTS Exam Practice

Biology GCSE Revision

Participation will help you to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding required in order to sit the IELTS reading and listening papers.

Topic by topic Biology revision, help with homework and developing exam technique.

Y12 - 13

Room 22

Y10 - 11

Science Labs

Astronomy Y7 - 13

An opportunity to follow a GCSE course in astronomy - or just to enjoy finding out more about our night skies, solar system and the amazing universe!

Room 14

RISHWORTH

Tennis Courts

RISHWORTH

WEDNESDAY Choir Y7 - 13

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

Music School

Economics Revision Clinic Y12 - 13

An opportunity for Y12 and Y13 Economics students to get additional support in developing exam skills, understanding the course content or to complete independent study.

Room 8

Lunchtime

Further Maths GCSE Y10

Rounders Y9 - 10

Continued study of the Further Maths level 2 course

Room 5

Sports Hall Lunchtime

THURSDAY Medical Society Y12

Preparing and supporting students in their applications to university to study medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, nursing and other healthcare professions.

Biology Lab Lunchtime

Rounders

Tennis

Sports Hall

Sports Hall

Y7 - 8

Y10

Lunchtime

Lunchtime

Royal Halloway Psychology Competition

Brass Group Y7 - 13

Y12

Bring along your instrument and practice and learn new songs with your band mates. Prepare for performances and show of your amazing talents.

Music Room Lunchtime

RISHWORTH

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!

RISHWORTH

THURSDAY Art & Design

Cricket

Y10 - 13

Y7 - 8

GCSE Art and Design extra session. Catch up and 1:1 advice given

Sports Hall

Art Room Lunchtime

Lunchtime

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 18/25 Lunchtime

THURSDAY Snowsports Club - Beginners Only Y7 - 13

This sessions provides the basics to snowsports at an indoor ski slope. Whether you want to ski, snowboard or just make snow angels, this is a great place to start learning.

Offsite

(additional £180 for 10 sessions)

Y7 - 13

Walking on various routes and terrians around the school and local area.

Rishworth Play Area

Sewing & Textiles Y7 - 10

Rock School Y7 - 13

Guitarists, drummers and bassists - a chance to form a rock band!

Music School

Spanish Higher GCSE Support Y10

Come and improve you sewing skills and make an item for your bedroom or to wear.

Focuses on exam skills preparation for the Higher Tier GCSE Spanish exams (Reading, Speaking, Listening and Writing) aiming at grade 6-9.

There is time allocated every week for differentiated work on your GCSE Higher Speaking role-play, photocard techniques and General Conversation, to have a go at exam practice questions and to practise your vocabulary.

Art Room

Room 9

RISHWORTH

Rishworth Ramblers Walking Group

RISHWORTH

THURSDAY Learning Support

Rounders

Y7 - 13

Y7 - 10

Rounders is a game of striking, bowling and fielding, improve your reflexes in this fun team sport

Extra support sessions for learning and coursework.

The Hub

Sports Hall

Design & Technology GCSE Club Y10 - 11

You will be given the opportunity to improve your NEA coursework or just get some extra time and help.

Location will be in either the Design Studio, room 23 or in the Workshop.

DT

Lunchtime

Latin Y7 - 13

Study the Latin language - a great way to develop your knowledge of language and history, and improve your English skills. We follow the Cambridge Latin Course, which is suitable for absolute beginners or those with some existing knowledge, teaching the language through engaging stories and characters. Students work at their own pace, and older students may wish to mentor younger students as they become confident enough with the grammar.

Students who are interested may also wish to explore ancient Greek in the club.

Room 6

THURSDAY Higher Project Qualification Y10

HPQ is a standalone qualification, equivalent to half a GCSE and can be taken by students in addition to their GCSE qualification. 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 EPQ.

Room 25

Y9 - 13

During 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.

Room 22

Lunchtime

Chemistry A-Level Support Y12 -13 For A-Level Chemistry students to carry out additional practical work and exam support

Chemistry Lab

IELTS Reading Circle Y12 - 13

Room 22

Lunchtime

Maths / Further Maths A-Level Support Y12 - 13

A level Maths and Further Maths support - you are welcome to bring questions or come along and ask for extra lessons on any topic you need help with

Room 5

Lunchtime

RISHWORTH

Reading Support

RISHWORTH

FRIDAY Rishworth Reporter Y7 -11

Learn more about journalism to develop investigative skills, reporting and creative writing as well as learning about producing, editing and marketing.

Office Block Meeting Room

Driving Theory Y12 - 13

An opportunity to study for, and practise the multiple choice and hazard perception elements of the UK Driving Theory Test. Each of the 13 sessions will focus on a range of questions and answers from the official test.

Completing the theory test is compulsory prior to applying to take the practical driving test.

The official test is not completed as part of this enrichment activity.

Students will be informed of how to and when to book and pay for their test through their local test centre.

Room 18

Karate Y7 - 13

Students go to Halifax Sport in Triangle to have a 1 hour session with Sensei Matt. For karate kids of all levels.

Rishworth Carpark

(additional £3.50 /session)

FRIDAY Page to Stage

Cricket Nets

Y7 - 13

Y7 - 13

Take your scripts to the main stage and perform to your hearts content

Sports Hall

Drama Room

Before School

Geography GCSE & A-Level Support

Music GCSE Support Y11

Composition and listening guidance to develop work further.

Y10 - 13

An extra support session for both GCSE and A-level geography students to discuss coursework, data and examination questions.

Music Room Lunchtime

Room 17

Lunchtime

Biology GCSE Support Y10 - 11

Biology Lab

RISHWORTH

GCSE revision to aid with preparation for GCSEs in the summer.

Rishworth School Oldham Road Sowerby Bridge Halifax West Yorkshire, HX6 4QA

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