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
Y5 - 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.
Heathfield Assembly Hall
Chess & Draughts
Y3 - 6
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.
Mark Duffys Football
Y1 - 2
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)
H E A T H F I E L D MONDAY
Y6 Classroom
Netball
Y3 - 4
Practiceyourpassesandpivots.Enter matchesagainstyourschooland others.
Sports Hall
Guitar Club
Invite only
Ensemble for guitarists. Group compositions and arrangements.
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.
Heathfield Assembly Hall
H E A T H F I E L D
MONDAY
"Omm... Omm..."
TUESDAY
Y3 - 6 Athletics
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!
Invite only Orchestra
For instrumentalists of any ability - come and play some famous pieces with other instruments - some you will know, some will be new!
Heathfield Music Room (Lunchtime)
H E A T H F I E L D
Sports Hall
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
Y1 - 2
Enjoy a variety of different games, whether it be puzzles, problem solving, card games or miscellaneous
Heathfield
Y3 - 6
Get arty and creative each week learning new art skills and working on art projects to take home!
Heathfield Art Room (additional cost £3)
Rounders Fencing
Y4 - 6
Learn how to swing, run and catch whilst playing in a team. This is a perfect summer sport which is lots of fun!
Playground
Y3 - 6
Learn the fundamentals of how to fence. The footwork and strategies to be a successful fencer. All equipment is provided.
Assembly Hall
WEDNESDAY H E A T H F I E L D
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
Y5 - 6
Develop your football skills within school and have the potential to represent the school during sports fixtures.
Y1 - 2
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.
Heathfield
THURSDAY H E A T H F I E L D
KS1 Playground
THURSDAY
Daily Mile
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!
Y5/6 Classroom
FRIDAY
Warhammer 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
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)
H E A T H F I E L D
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
Y1 - 2
Have a little extra support with your school work and ask lots of questions which will help you through school
Mini Makers
Y1 - 2
Get arty and creative each week learning new art skills and working on art projects to take home!
Heathfield Writers' Cafe
Y4 - 6
Heathfield Art Room (additional cost £3)
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
H E A T H F I E L D
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
Y7 - 13
Ensemble for percussionists, for all Rishworth year groups.
Music School
Lunchtime
Short Tennis
Y7 - 13
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.
Before School
Athletics Sprint Club
Y7 - 13
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.
Sports Hall
Lunchtime
R I S H W O R T H
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
Cricket
Y8
Refine footwork, serving, forehand and backhand strokes and prepare for matches.
Y9 - 10 Lunchtime Lunchtime
Practice
batting, wicketkeeping, spin & pace bowling
R I S H W O R T H
MONDAY
MONDAY
Retro Gaming Club
Y9 - 10
Computer games club playing classic games on Nintendo, Xbox and Playstation.
Room 3
Lunchtime
Rounders
Y9 - 10
Learn how to swing, run and catch whilst playing in a team. This is a perfect summer sport which is lots of fun!
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)
Darts
Y12 - 13
Practice your aim and go for the bullseye! Enjoy a relaxing game of darts or compete against your friends and staff
Lunchtime
Tennis
Y7 - 8
Want to learn to play tennis or simply want to improve your game?
Tennis Courts
R I S H W O R T H
MONDAY
CREST Gold Award
Y12 PL (additional cost of £20)
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.
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
R I S H W O R T H
Learning Support
Y7 - 11
Extra support sessions for learning, coursework and organisation
The Hub
Foundation Maths
iGCSE Support
Y11
Small group revision for GCSE Maths Foundation students in Year 11.
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.
French GCSE Support
Y10 - 11
This session gives the opportunity for extra support and help with French GCSE.
Room 10
Lunchtime
Further Maths GCSE
Y11
This course is an additional qualification that runs alongside the GCSE Maths course. Only suitable for students covering the higher tier GCSE content.
Room 5
MONDAY R I S H W O R T H
Assembly Hall / Drama
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
Y12 - 13
This is a must if you are thinking of taking your IELTS this academic year, whether you are having timetabled lessons or not.
Room 21
Cricket
Y9 - 10
Practice batting, wicket-keeping, spin & pace bowling
Sports Hall
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
R I S H W O R T H
TUESDAY
Food SOS
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.
Food Room
Lunchtime
TUESDAY
Orchestra
Y7 - 13
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.
Music School
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
Reading Club
Y7 - 8
Discover, read and challenge well known classics and new fresh
Drama
GCSE Support
Y11
Extra support class for practical and writing assignments and performances stories with your fellow class mates in a relaxed reading club.
Library
Drama Room
R I S H W O R T H
TUESDAY
Funk Band
Invitation only
All things Jazz & Funk in this advanced ensemble.
Music School
Tennis
Y9
Refine footwork, serving, forehand and backhand strokes.
Sports Hall
Lunchtime
Creative Writing
Y7 - 9
Come and exercise your imagination and improve your short story and poetry writing.
Room 2
Rounders
Y7 - 9
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)
R I S H W O R T H
Cricket
Y7 - 10
Sports Hall
Learning Support
Y7 - 11
Extra support sessions for learning, coursework and organisation
Computer Science
GCSE Support
Y10 - 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
Higher Project Qualification
Running Club
Y7 - 13
HPQ is a standalone qualification, equivalent to half a GCSE and can be taken by students in addition to their GCSE qualifications
Y11 Room 8
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
R I S H W O R T H
TUESDAY
Computer Room
The Hub
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
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
Rounders
Y7 - 8
Sports Hall
Lunchtime
Girls' Football
Y7 - 10
Sports Hall
Lunchtime
British Sign Language
Y7 - 13
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.
Room 18
(additional cost of £3/term)
TUESDAY R I S H W O R T H
French GSCE Speaking Support
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
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 9 Room 7
Lunchtime
R I S H W O R T H
TUESDAY
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Y7 - 13
Y10 - 12
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Room 10
Lunchtime
Athletics
Y7 - 13
Sports Hall
Cricket
Y7 - 8
Sports Hall
Lunchtime
Short Tennis
Y7 - 13
Sports Hall Before School
Tennis
Y7
Sports Hall
Lunchtime
Reading Club
Y9 - 10
Discover, read and challenge well known classics and new fresh stories with your fellow class mates in a relaxed reading club.
Library
Lunchtime
R I S H W O R T H
WEDNESDAY
Tennis
Learning Support
Y9 - 10 Y7 - 13
Extra support sessions for learning and coursework.
Tennis Courts
IELTS Exam Practice
Y12 - 13
The Hub
Biology GCSE Revision
Y10 - 11
to sit the IELTS reading and listening papers.
Participation will help you to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding required in order Room 22
Topic by topic Biology revision, help with homework and developing exam technique.
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
WEDNESDAY R I S H W O R T H
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
Continued study of the Further Maths level 2 course
Rounders
Y9 - 10
Lunchtime
R I S H W O R T H
WEDNESDAY
Room 5
Sports Hall
Rounders
Y7 - 8
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
Royal Halloway Psychology Competition
Y12
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!
Brass Group
Y7 - 13
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
THURSDAY R I S H W O R T H
Sports Hall
Tennis Y10
Sports Hall
Lunchtime Lunchtime Lunchtime
Cricket
Y7 - 8
Sports Hall
Lunchtime
Art & Design
Y10 - 13
GCSE Art and Design
extra session. Catch up and 1:1 advice given
Art Room
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 R I S H W O R T H
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)
Rishworth Ramblers
Walking Group
Y7 - 13
Walking on various routes and terrians around the school and local area.
Rishworth Play Area
Sewing & Textiles
Y7 - 10
Come and improve you sewing skills and make an item for your bedroom or to wear.
Art Room
Rock School
Y7 - 13
Guitarists, drummers and bassists - a chance to form a rock band!
Music School
Spanish Higher GCSE Support
Y10
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.
Room 9
THURSDAY R I S H W O R T H
Learning Support
Y7 - 13
Extra support sessions for learning and coursework.
Rounders
Y7 - 10
Rounders is a game of striking, bowling and fielding, improve your reflexes in this fun team sport
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.
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
R I S H W O R T H
THURSDAY
DT
The Hub
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
Reading Support
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
THURSDAY R I S H W O R T H
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
Anopportunitytostudyfor,andpractisethemultiplechoiceandhazard perceptionelementsoftheUKDrivingTheoryTest.Eachofthe13sessions willfocusonarangeofquestionsandanswersfromtheofficialtest. Completingthetheorytestiscompulsorypriortoapplyingtotakethe practicaldrivingtest.
Theofficialtestisnotcompletedaspartofthisenrichmentactivity. Studentswillbeinformedofhowtoandwhentobookandpayfortheirtest throughtheirlocaltestcentre.
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)
R I S H W O R T H
Page to Stage
Y7 - 13
Take your scripts to the main stage and perform to your hearts content
Drama Room
Music GCSE Support
Y11
Composition and listening guidance to develop work further.
FRIDAY
Cricket Nets
Y7 - 13
Sports Hall Before School
Geography GCSE & A-Level Support
Y10 - 13
An extra support session for both GCSE and A-level geography students to discuss coursework, data and examination questions.
Music Room
Lunchtime
Biology GCSE Support
Y10 - 11
GCSE revision to aid with preparation for GCSEs in the summer.
Biology Lab
Room 17
Lunchtime
R I S H W O R T H
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