EE booklet - Trinity 2021/22

EE OPTIONS: 2021/22 TRINITY TERM

MONDAY AT HEATHFIELD All of the following are options available for students to choose on a Monday at Heathfield: Musical Theatre (Y1-2)

Guitar Club (Invite Only)

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

Ensemble for guitarists.

Group compositions and arrangements.

Heathfield Assembly Hall

Heathfield Music Room Lunchtime

Cricket (Y1-2) Children can sharpen their cricket skills ahead of the summer with this fun class which takes place on a lunchtime. Led by external coach John Terry.

Heathfield Sports Hall - Lunchtime (additional cost £4 per session) Rugby (Y5-6)

Reading Club (Y3-6)

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

Group, paired and individual reading. Come along to explore fact and fiction in a fun environment.

Heathfield Bottom Pitch

Heathfield Library

TUESDAY AT HEATHFIELD All of the following are options available for students to choose on a Tuesday at Heathfield:

Gardening Club (Y1-6)

Orchestra (Y3-6)

An opportunity for children to learn about gardening, whilst also making improvements to the Heathfield grounds.

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

Heathfield Grounds

Heathfield Music Room Lunchtime

Rounders (Y5-6)

Warhammer and Dungeons & Dragons (Y3-13)

Students have the chance to sharpen their rounders skills ahead of the summer.

Table-top strategy and roleplaying games, from fantasy to science fiction. No experience needed, just be willing to get involved.

Heathfield Bottom Pitch

Heathfield Art Room

Mini Makers (Y1-2)

Chess (Y1-6)

This is an opportunity to develop artistic pieces using creativity and imagination.

An opportunity for students to develop their skills, building on their EE class in the Lent term.

All abilities are welcome.

Heathfield Art Room (additional cost £15 per term)

Y1 Classroom

WEDNESDAY AT HEATHFIELD All of the following are options available for students to choose on a Wednesday at Heathfield: Netball (Y5-6)

Rounders (Y3-4)

Learn how to play the game competitively, understanding the individual positions and the tactical strategies.

Rounders is a game of striking and fielding. Improve your skills and reflexes in this exciting team sport.

KS2 Playground

Heathfield Bottom Pitch

Mark Duffy Football Coaching (Y3-6) Sessions are focused on individual play and learning the fundamentals of football. Players are encouraged to have as many contacts with the ball during the session, with various fun games and small sided matches enabling a high number of touches during the hour.

The lovely coaching team from Mark Duffy Football School have over 60 years experience and as a result the activity is always over subscribed.

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

Nature Explorers (Y1-2)

Mini Makers (Y3-6)

Do you enjoy the outdoors? Do you enjoy exploring? If the answer is yes, Nature Explorers is for you.

Join the club for more chance to explore the grounds at Heathfield.

This is an opportunity to develop artistic pieces using creativity and imagination.

Heathfield Dingle

Heathfield Art Room (additional cost £3 per session)

THURSDAY AT HEATHFIELD All of the following are options available for students to choose on a Thursday at Heathfield: Hockey (Y5-6)

Football (Y5-6)

Learn and develop hockey skills in a fun atmosphere, with the potential to represent the school in fixtures.

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

KS1 Playground

KS2 Playground

Swimming (Y3-6)

Young Voices (Invite Only)

Swimming club is open to proficient swimmers who must be able to swim a full length.

Heathfield Swimming Pool (additional cost £5 per session)

This is an opportunity to be part of the Young Voices Choir, practising for upcoming performances.

Heathfield Assembly Hall

Reading & Crafts (Y1-2)

Games Club (Y1-2)

A zen like experience; an opportunity to explore facts and fiction or to create crafty masterpieces.

Come along and play some iconic old favourites and new to you board games, in a fun and exciting environment.

Reception Classroom

Y1 Classroom

FRIDAY AT HEATHFIELD The following is available for students to choose on a Friday at Heathfield: Karate (Y5-11) New to Rishworth & Heathfield. We are delighted to offer students an opportunity to learn Karate at a local dojo. The club is ran by Matthew Handley, former representative of karate in England and now the current England National Para Karate Coach & UK coaching ambassador. His club has produced many English, British and international champions, and England Representatives.

The club is aimed at Year 5-11 and is mixed ability, so offers students of all abilities, including beginners to opportunity to develop their skills.

Students will be transported to and from the dojo by minibus and will return in time for the school bus at 4.30pm. Please note collection will be at the Rishworth School car park.

Off-site (additional cost £4 per session)

MONDAY AT RISHWORTH All of the following are options available for students to choose on a Monday at Rishworth: Percussion (Invite Only)

Rugby (Y7)

Ensemble for percussionists, which is invite only.

Specific handling skills training for all squad members.

Music School (Lunchtime)

Sports Hall (Lunchtime)

Athletics Sprinting Group (Y7-13) Could we have the next Usain Bolt already at Rishworth? There's only one way to find out, and that's by heading to our Sprinting Group on a Monday. This EE group will improve your technique and is open to all athletes in Y7-13.

Sports Hall (Lunchtime) Rugby (Y9)

Tennis (Y8)

Specific handling skills training for all squad members.

Tennis coaching for those players who are wanting to play and develop their skills.

Sports Hall (Lunchtime)

Sports Hall (Lunchtime)

MONDAY AT RISHWORTH All of the following are options available for students to choose on a Monday at Rishworth: Musical Theatre (Y7-13)

Garrett Anderson Medical Society (Y12-13)

Come along to Musical Theatre and develop your singing skills by learning musical songs, learn lines from scripts and choreograph classic musical dances.

UCAT/BMAT preparation and practice for students applying for medicine, dentistry and veterinary science university courses.

Performing Arts Centre

Biology Lab (additional cost £5 per term)

Duke of Edinburgh Silver (Y10-13)

HPQ (Y10)

The Duke of Edinburgh Silver 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 of volunteering, a skill and a physical of their choice.

The 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 EPQ.

Room 18 (additional one off payment of £140, note this may have been paid in the Lent term by some students)

Room 8

Retro Gaming Club (Y7-9)

Geography Support (Y12-13)

Competitions and fun on various old computer games, providing debate and also competition.

This is an opportunity for A Level students to catch up on Geography lessons missed throughout the week, or to cover work missed at another time.

Room 3

Room 15

MONDAY AT RISHWORTH All of the following are options available for students to choose on a Monday at Rishworth: Future Master Chef Club (Y7-9)

IELTS (Y12-13)

A chance to develop more complex and demanding cooking skills in a longer session. Students will be provided with ingredients, but they will need to bring their own aprons, washing up gloves and containers. Pupils will make more challenging dishes than they have time for in traditional school food lessons. Finish at 5pm.

Come to improve your IELTS score.

You will learn the exam techniques required to improve your score; and you'll complete and receive feedback on practise papers.

Food Room (additional cost £3 per session)

Room 21

GCSE Spanish Support Higher Tier (Y10) The GCSE Spanish Support for higher tier focuses on exam skills preparation for your GCSE Spanish exams (reading, speaking, listening and writing) aiming at grade 6-9. There will be 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.

Students are strongly advised to purchase the Collins AQA GCSE 9-1 Spanish with audio (all-in-one revision guide and workbook for their GCSE Spanish prep) so as they can make use of it during the support sessions. The rest of the materials will be provided by the teacher.

Room 9

Triathlon Club (Y7-13)

Tennis (Y7-8)

Triathlon training for those wanting to develop fitness or try a new sport. A bike will not be required (school spinning bikes to be used).

Tennis coaching for those players who are wanting to play tennis and represent the school.

Sports Hall

Sports Hall

MONDAY AT RISHWORTH All of the following are options available for students to choose on a Monday at Rishworth: Art Club (Y9-13)

French GCSE support (Invite Only)

Additional supported time for students completing art qualifications. Also open to Year 9 students who have selected GCSE Art.

This session is to provide extra support for pupils doing French GCSE, with support covering the following key areas: reading, listening and speaking.

Art Room

Room 10

Design & Technology Club (Y7-9) 2 hour DT session which will comprise of making a number of small scale products in wood metal and plastics, using a variety of hand, machine and digital devices. Finish at 5:30pm.

DT Workshop (additional cost £15 per term) Graphic Novel/Anime Club (Y7-13) An opportunity to bring in, share or design a variety of graphic novels/anime books.

Physics Lab

Gym (Y9-13) Students have an additional opportunity to use the school gymnasium under supervised conditions to further their own personal training plan.

Meet in the Quad

TUESDAY AT RISHWORTH All of the following are options available for students to choose on a Tuesday at Rishworth: Gym (Y9-13)

Rounders (Y7-8)

Students have an additional opportunity to use the school gymnasium under supervised conditions to further their own personal training plan.

Rounders coaching for those students wanting to develop their skills and represent the school team.

Meet in the Quad

Sports Hall (Lunchtime)

Prep Prep at Rishworth is supervised homework support to aid the studies of students. This extra time to work is invaluable to catch up on any work set during the week.

Various Locations (mainly Library) Tennis (Y9)

Cricket (Y7-8)

Tennis coaching for those wanting to develop their skills and match play.

Cricket coaching for students wishing to improve and develop their cricket skills, as well as representing the school team.

Sports Hall (Lunchtime)

Sports Hall

TUESDAY AT RISHWORTH All of the following are options available for students to choose on a Tuesday at Rishworth: Warhammer and Dungeons & Dragons (Y3-13)

Jazz & Funk (Invite Only) All things Jazz & Funk in this advanced ensemble.

Music School

Table-top strategy and roleplaying games, from fantasy to science fiction. No experience needed, just be willing to get involved.

Heathfield Art Room

Further Maths Y11 (Invite Only) This course runs alongside the GCSE Mathematics course and provides extension material which will support students looking to take A Level Mathematics.

Subjects will be working towards an additional GCSE qualification.

This course is only suitable for students covering higher tier GCSE content.

Room 5 Rounders (Y9-10)

Band (Y7-13)

Rounders coaching for those wanting to develop their skills and match play, as well as representing the school team.

Open to all instrumentalists (not keyboard or guitar) of all abilities to come and practice with our band.

Sports Hall

Music School (Lunchtime)

TUESDAY AT RISHWORTH All of the following are options available for students to choose on a Tuesday at Rishworth: GCSE Maths Resit (Invite Only)

Maths GCSE Support (Y11)

GCSE Maths revision in preparation for your upcoming resit.

An additional opportunity for students to revise for the Summer GCSE Maths exam.

Room 1

Room 1

GCSE Spanish Support - Foundation Tier (Y10) The GCSE Spanish Support for Foundation Tier focuses on exam skills preparation for your upcoming GCSE Spanish exams (reading, speaking, listening and writing).

Students are strongly advised to purchase the Collins AQA GCSE 9-1 Spanish with audio so they can make use of it during these support sessions.

Room 9

Art Club (Y9-13) Additional supported time for students completing art qualifications. Also open to Year 9 students who have selected GCSE Art. Art Room

WEDNESDAY AT RISHWORTH All of the following are options available for students to choose on a Wednesday at Rishworth: Tennis (Y9-10) Sharpen your tennis ability in this engaging session where you will develop both your on course fitness and racket skills.

Sports Hall

Prep Prep at Rishworth is supervised homework support to aid the studies of students. This extra time to work is invaluable to catch up on any work set during the week.

Various Locations (mainly Library) Tennis (Y10)

Cricket (Y7-8)

Could we have the next Andy Murray or Emma Raducanu on our hands? Bring your racket and lets find out!

Bat, bowl and field in this quick-fire EE lunchtime class where you will enhance your cricket ability.

Sports Hall (Lunchtime)

Sports Hall (Lunchtime)

WEDNESDAY AT RISHWORTH All of the following are options available for students to choose on a Wednesday at Rishworth: Film Club (Y7-10)

Origami (Y7-11)

Come to Film Club to watch classic films and learn about the world of filmmaking.

All creative minds are invited to join our club. Students learn how to make popular Origami items. Crease, bend, flip and fold your way into our club!

Room 21

Room 10

Psychology Club (Y9) Psychology club is open to all students in Year 9, regardless of whether you study the subject or not - a keen interest in more than enough! We'll explore different psychology experiments from the unethical to the outright bizarre, watch and discuss psychology TED talks and even conduct our own experiments.

Room 13 Creative Writing (Y7-13)

Rishworth Choir (Y7-13)

Want to wield some words?

Pen a powerful poem or nail biting narrative? Join us as we write with freedom and have fun with language.

All welcome as we sing a variety of songs as well as taking requests of those in choir.

Room 2

Assembly Hall

WEDNESDAY AT RISHWORTH All of the following are options available for students to choose on a Wednesday at Rishworth: Athletics Coaching (Y7-13) Athletics coaching for all students wishing to develop and improve in a range of different athletics events.

Sports Hall

Green Space (Y7-13) Grow seasonal vegetables, fruits and flowers in the school polytunnel. Enjoy the magic of seeds coming to life in real time and learn how to manage a small allotment, as well as identifying a dandelion from a cabbage plant. Students should wear suitable footwear (ideally wellies) and gardening gloves, as well as being dressed to get dirty.

Polytunnel (additional cost £20 per term) Further Maths GCSE Y10 (Invite Only) This course is an additional qualification that runs alongside the GCSE Mathematics course. It also supports students looking to take A-Level Maths (or other subjects needing confident use of Maths).

This course is only suitable for students covering the higher tier GCSE content.

Room 3

THURSDAY AT RISHWORTH All of the following are options available for students to choose on a Thursday at Rishworth: Faith Explored (Y7-13)

Tennis (Y7)

What is Faith? Does everyone has one? We'll follow a set of short films looking at the Christian Faith and discuss what they believe and what we think about it.

Tennis coaching for those in Year 7 wanting to develop their tennis skills and match play.

Sports Hall (Lunchtime)

Music School

Prep Prep at Rishworth is supervised homework support to aid the studies of students. This extra time to work is invaluable to catch up on any work set during the week.

Various Locations (mainly Library) Rounders (Y9-10)

Rounders (Y7-8)

Rounders coaching for those wanting to develop their skills and game play.

Rounders coaching for students wishing to represent the school rounders teams.

Sports Hall (Lunchtime)

Sports Hall

THURSDAY AT RISHWORTH All of the following are options available for students to choose on a Thursday at Rishworth: Debating Club (Y7-13)

Cricket (Y9-10)

Formal and informal debating.

Think critically, hone your speaking skills as well as creating and exploring new ideas.

Cricket coaching for all those wanting to play for the school's cricket squad.

Room 6

Sports Hall

Astronomy Club (Y7-13)

Jewellery Making (Y7-13)

Finding out about celestial objects following a preGCSE Astronomy course.

Using different components and techniques, you will quickly learn to make one of a kind items to suit your own unique style as well as producing gifts for your friends and family that they will love. Develop your skills and you may discover a hobby that you can enjoy for life!

Room 14

Meet in The Quad (additional cost £10 per term)

Vox (Invite Only) A close harmony group for singers (who have auditioned) speak to Mrs Ranson or Miss Booth if you are interested.

Music School (Lunchtime)

GCSE Maths Resit (Invite Only) GCSE maths revision in preparation for your resit.

Room 1

THURSDAY AT RISHWORTH All of the following are options available for students to choose on a Thursday at Rishworth: Chess Club (Y7-13) Interested in learning to play chess or improving your game? This is a dedicated time to learn new skills, play practice games and increase your rating. Regardless of experience, challenge yourself, sharpen your skills and learn new strategies.

Garrett Anderson Medical Society (Y12-13) UCAT/BMAT preparation and practice for students applying for medicine, dentistry and veterinary science university courses.

Physics Lab

Room 13

Rishworth Ramblers (Y7-13) Walking is good for your health and mental wellbeing. A good walk after a busy day at school will do you good. We walk on various routes around the local area, and in all weathers! You will need appropriate footwear which are strong enough to cope with walking on muddy paths as well as appropriate walking clothing.

Meet in The Quad Photography Club (Y7-13)

English IGCSE Coursework Support (Y10)

Learn photography skills at different locations. You will learn to expose images correctly, compose images and use different creative techniques. Ideally all students must have a digital camera to participate in this club.

Support for Year 10 students who need help or advice with their English Language or Literature IGCSE coursework.

Room 2 (£30 additional cost per term)

Room 4

THURSDAY AT RISHWORTH All of the following are options available for students to choose on a Thursday at Rishworth: Science Club (Y7-9)

Rock School (Invite Only)

This is where the real science happens! Practical based activities to promote fun and learning through science. Pupils will have the opportunity to work independently and in groups.

Guitarists, drummers, bassists - a chance to form a band.

Chemistry Lab

Music School

Dance Club (Y7-13) Open to all years who want to develop their choreography and performing skills in dance. You will have the opportunity to work in duets, trios and groups, exploring a range of dance styles. You will experiment using a range of music to create dances to and develop key skills such as collaboration, creativity and confidence. No previous dance experience needed.

Performing Arts Centre Ski Club - Beginner (Y7-13)

Ski Club - Intermediate (Y7-13)

For those who are wishing to learn to ski. Sessions are instructor led, with students learning the basics of being on the slopes.

A continuation of last term's lessons or a new start for students wishing to enhance their skiing skills.

Chill Factore (£150 per student)

Chill Factore (£150 per student)

THURSDAY AT RISHWORTH All of the following are options available for students to choose on a Thursday at Rishworth: Future Master Chef Club (Y7-9)

Golf (Y7-13)

A chance to develop more complex and demanding cooking skills in a longer session.

Students will be provided with ingredients, but they will need to bring their own aprons, washing up gloves and containers. Pupils will make more challenging dishes than they have time for in traditional school food lessons. Finish at 5pm.

Up to 10 players practising and playing golf on a state of the art golf simulator, driving range and eventually a real course.

Food Room (additional cost £3 per session)

Meet Assembly Hall (additional cost £20 per term)

HPQ (Y10) & EPQ (Y12) The 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 EPQ. The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is a standalone qualification, equivalent to half a A Level and can be taken by students in addition to their Sixth Form qualifications. The EPQ 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.

Room 8

Gym (Y9-13) Students have an additional opportunity to use the school gymnasium under supervised conditions to further their own personal training plan.

Meet in the Quad

FRIDAY AT RISHWORTH All of the following are options available for students to choose on a Friday at Rishworth: Prep

Jewellery Making (Y7-13)

Prep at Rishworth is supervised homework support to aid the studies of students. This extra time to work is invaluable to catch up on any work set during the week.

Using different components and techniques, you will quickly learn to make one of a kind items to suit your own unique style as well as producing gifts for your friends and family that they will love.

Develop your skills and you may discover a hobby that you can enjoy for life!

Various Locations (mainly Library)

Meet in The Quad (additional cost £10 per term)

Karate (Y5-11) New to Rishworth & Heathfield. We are delighted to offer students an opportunity to learn Karate at a local dojo. The club is ran by Matthew Handley, former representative of karate in England and now the current England National Para Karate Coach & UK coaching ambassador. His club has produced many English, British and international champions, and England Representatives.

The club is aimed at Year 5-11 and is mixed ability, so offers students of all abilities, including beginners to opportunity to develop their skills.

Students will be transported to and from the dojo by minibus and will return in time for the school bus at 4.30pm. Please note collection will be at the Rishworth School car park.

Off-site (additional cost £4 per session)

Gym (Y9-13)

Rishworth Reporter Student Newspaper (Y7-11)

Students have an additional opportunity to use the school gymnasium under supervised conditions to further their own personal training plan.

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

Meet in the Quad

Meeting Room