EE Options Booklet - Trinity Term 23/24

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

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.

Drama for Production

Y5 - 6

If you are wanting to take on one of the parts in the Year 5 and Year 6 production then this is the club for you! Come along to perfect your acting skills and practise your part.

Music Room

Chess & Draughts

Y3 - 6

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

ICT Room

Cricket

Y2 - 3

Get outdoors every Monday and learn the basic cricket skills in fun cricket-based games.

Bottom Pitch

Guitar Club

(Lunchtime)

Y3 - 6, Invite Only

This club is for pupils who play guitar. With this group you will have opportunities to perform throughout the year with Mr Darwent and the group or solo for our 300th Anniversary events and school recitals/performances

Music Room

Y6 Classroom

Choir

Y1 - 6

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Reception Classroom

TUESDAY

Heathfield Orchestra (Lunchtime)

Y1 - 6, Invite Only

For instrumentalists of any ability - come and play some famous pieces with other instruments - some you will know, some will be new! The Orchestra will have the chance to perform in our 300th Anniversary celebrations through 2024

Music Room

Maxi Makers

Y3 - 6

Weekly art activities to try out focusing on drawing, painting, printmaking or sculpture, or take part in a longer project for the term.

Heathfield Art Room

(additional cost £15 per term)

Fencing

Y5 - 6

Learn the fundamentals of how to fence. Practise the footwork and strategies used to become a successful fencer. All equipment is provided.

Squash Courts

Philosophy & Thinking

Y3 - 4

Do you enjoy learning about how your mind works? This club will help you to think about a person’s existence, reason, knowledge, value, and language in fun and interactive ways.

Y4 Classroom

Advanced Swim

Y4 - 6

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Swimming Pool

Mini Makers

Y1 - 2

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

Y3 Classroom (additional cost £15 per term)

Mark Duffy's Football

Y3 - 6

Come and improve your football skills with dedicated coaches from the Mark Duffy Football academy. Sessions are focused on individual play and learning the fundamentals of football.

Rishworth Sports Hall / Bottom Pitch (5pm finish - additional £60 per term)

Badminton

Rec - Y2

Come and learn the basic skills of badminton

Assembly Hall (additional £75 per term)

WEDNESDAY

Drama for Production

Y5- 6

If you are wanting to take on one of the parts in the Year 5 and Year 6 production then this is the club for you! Come along to perfect your acting skills and practise your part.

Music Room

THURSDAY

Mindfulness

Y3 - 4

Come along and have the chance to relax and unwind with a variety of mindfulness activities.

Library

Warhammer

Y4 - 6, Invite

Only

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!).

Art Room

Rounders

Y4 - 6

Do you want the chance to learn or get better at rounders. Come along to rounders club and you may even get the chance to play for the school team.

Bottom Pitch

Nature Explorers

Y1 - 2

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

Dingle

THURSDAY

Story Corner Gardening Club

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

Y3 - 6

Are you a budding gardener and would like to be involved in an exciting 300th Anniversary planting project? If the answer is yes then gardening club is the place for you!

Heathfield Grounds

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 £60 per term)

Daily Mile

Y3 - 6

Do you enjoy running and being out in the fresh air? Come along to the Daily Mile club and improve your running.

Bottom Pitch

Rishworth Ski Club

Y6

Year 6 pupils are invited to join our RW Ski Club for their beginners course this term. Please see ‘Ski Club’ in our Rishworth section below or click here: RW Ski Club - Page 27

*Offsite additional cost of £160 / term

FRIDAY

Board Games

Y3 - 4

Enjoy a variety of different games, whether it be puzzles, problem solving, card games or much more.

Cricket

Y5 - 6

Do you want to improve your batting, bowling and fielding skills. Come along to cricket club and you will also have the chance to enjoy a game!

Bottom Pitch

Puzzles & Games

Y1 - 2

Enjoy a variety of different games, whether it be puzzles, problem solving, card games and much more.

Karate

Y5 - 6

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 at Halifax Sport Karate , Triangle. 5:15pm finish.

Offsite - Meet in Car Park (additional £60 / term)

Judo

Y1 - 6

Learn the basics of an exciting defensive martial art with our Judo course lead by an experienced Judo coach.

Heathfield Assembly Hall (additional £75 / term)

Y2 Classroom

Y3 Classroom

A-Level Chemistry Revision

Y12 - 13

Revision sessions for A level Chemistry students to prepare for exams through revision, exam practise or Q&As with their teacher.

Chemistry Lab

A-Level Biology Revision

Y12 - 13

RevisionsessionsforAlevel Biologystudentstopreparefor exams.

Retro Gaming Club

Y7 - 8

Thumbs at the ready! This club focuses on one thing only... video games!

Experience retro games on various old systems including PS2, Nintendo 64, Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii

Biology Lab

Y10 & 11

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DT Workshop

Room 3

GCSE DT Coursework

MONDAY

Badminton

1st Half Term Only

Y7 - 13, Invite Only

Sports Hall

4:30 - 5:20pm

Tennis

(Lunchtime)

Y7 - 8

Tennis Courts

Percussion Group

(Lunchtime)

Y7 - 13

Ensemble for percussionists, for all Rishworth year groups. The group will have opportunities to perform at our 300th Events this year.

Rounders

(Lunchtime)

Y9 - 10

Sports Hall

Music School

Cricket (Lunchtime)

Y9 - 11

Sports Hall

Aura Choir

(Lunchtime)

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

Medical Society

Y10 - 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.

Physics Lab

Food & Nutrition: Pre-GCSE Cooking Fun

Y8 - 9

Get a head start on GCSE Food and Nutrition by joining Mrs Hall’s fun pre-GCSE cooking session. Here you will learn to foundations of the course whilst also creating tasty dishes and learning new techniques in fun and interesting ways. Students signing up for this EE will be required to bring an apron and will have an expectation to provide their own containers/tupperware to take their tasty goods home. All ingredients will be provided.

Food Room (additional cost of £40 / term)

MONDAY

Karaoke

(Lunchtime)

Y7 - 8

Do you enjoy singing? Come along to our new lunchtime club, just for years 7 and 8. We will sing a variety of songs including pop, rock, and musical theatre, and welcome suggestions of your favourite songs for us to sing!

Music School

IELTS Express

Y10 - 13

For students wishing to fast track for their exams.

Room 21

Further Maths

Y11, Invite Only

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

Room 5

IELTS Speaking (Lunchtime)

Y10 - 13

Room 21

Guided Homework

Y7 - 13, Invite Only

This extra support session is tailored to guide students through their school work and homework with help from our team in the Hub.

The Hub

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! The band will have opportunities to perform at our 300th Events.

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 improving your spelling and language skills.

Room 4

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. The Orchestra will have opportunities to perform at our 300th Events.

Music School

British Sign Language

Y7 - 13

Do an online course on British Sign Language and learn how to communicate with people with hearing impairment. You will get a certificate at the end of completing the online course.

Room 24

additional £15 / term

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.

Computer Suite

TUESDAY

KS5 Careers Drop In (Lunchtime)

Y12 - 13

Drop by for additional support in your Y12 or Y13 studies

Room 13

Rounders

(Lunchtime)

Y7 - 8

Sports Hall

EPQ / HPQ Support

(Lunchtime)

Y10 - 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

Textiles

Y7 - 8

Improve your sewing skills with ongoing craft projects. No prior experience required just a willingness to bring out your inner designer!

Art Room

additional £15 / term

Guided Homework

Y7 - 13

This extra support session is tailored to guide students through their school work and homework with help from our team in the Hub.

The Hub

GCSE & A Level Business Support (Exam Preparation)

Y10 - 13 (Lunchtime)

Support for GCSE 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

Spanish GCSE Support

Y10

This EE focuses on KS4 Higher and Foundation Tier GCSE support and progression.

Room 9

IELTS Express

Y7 - 13

IELTS Speaking

Y7 - 13 (Lunchtime)

Room 21

Room 21

Warhammer and Dungeons & Dragons

Y7 -13

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

Room 6

Maths GCSE Higher Tier Revision

Y11

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

Room 1

KS4 DT CAD / CAM

Y10 - 11 (Lunchtime)

Work on your digital design and programming skills with this computer based workshop for KS4 DT students.

DT2 Design Studio

Robot Club

Y7 - 13

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Room 18

additional cost of £50 / term

TUESDAY

Cricket (Lunchtime)

Y7 - 8

Sports Hall

A-LevelCChemistry lub

Y12 - 13

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

Chemistry Lab

Rounders

Y7 - 10

Sports Hall

Triathlon

Y11 - 13

Run, swim, cycle your way to improved fitness and ‘tri’ a new sport. Triathlon club is a training club for those students who like one, two or three of the disciplines involved and who may want to prepare to enter a traithlon or it's short distance cousins that are biathle and traithle. Please note, this is a training club not a 'learn to swim' club so all participants must be able to complete at least two lengths of continuous swimming and be able to run continuously for a minimum of 5 minutes. 5pm finish.

Heathfield Swimming Pool

Gold DofE Training

(Lunchtime)

Y11 - 13

Training session for DofE Gold students. Sign ups for this course have already taken place.

Room 18

IGCSE English Catch Up

Y10 - 11

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

Room 25

Rounders

Y9 - 10

WEDNESDAY

Pre-GCSE

(Lunchtime) (Lunchtime)

Art & Design

Y9

Sports Hall

Economics Support

Y12 - 13

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

This is a lunchtime session for those starting GCSE Art in September. In these sessions, you will prepare for the course by learning some of the foundations to GCSE in fun and exciting ways.

Art Room

(Lunchtime) (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 8

Music School

WEDNESDAY

Duke of Edinburgh - Bronze

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. Sign ups for this club have already taken place.

Room 15

Creative Writing

Y7 - 9

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

Room 14

PubGames

Y9 - 10 (Lunchtime)

Experience a different lunchtime EE and try some of our traditional pub games! (Lunchtime)

Y10 - 11

Here is your chance to revise, ask questions, speak with your peers and prepare for your Chemistry exams.

Chemistry Lab

Room 3

GCSE Further Maths

Y10 (Lunchtime)

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

Room 5

GCSE Chemistry Revision

Athletics

Y7 - 11

Sports Hall

Fitness

Y9

Heathfield Sport Centre

Cricket

Y9 - 11 (Lunchtime)

Sports Hall

Guided Homework

Y7 - 13, Invite Only

This extra support session is tailored to guide students through their school work and homework with help from our team in the Hub.

The Hub

KS4 Careers Drop In (Lunchtime)

Y10 - 11

A chance to check in on your career progression, discuss your pathway and plans, and discover new career options

Room 13

Careers Advice and Guidance

Y7 - 13

A chance to check in on your career progression, work on your morrisby profiles, receive guidance on your career plath or explore new ones.

Room 13

A-Level PhysicsRevision

Y12 - 13

Revision session for Y12 and Y13 A level Physics students

Room 8

WEDNESDAY

French Exam Support

Y10 - 12

Use this session to ask questions, revise and practise so that you feel prepare for your French examinations this year,

Room 10

GCSE PE Revision

(Lunchtime)

Y10 - 11 (Lunchtime)

Prepare for your GCSE PE exams and practicals in this lunchtime session.

Room 12

Lower School Drama

Y7 - 8

The drama group is a fantastic opportunity for Year 7 and 8 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.

Drama Room

Tennis

Y7 - 8

Tennis Courts

GCSE BiologyRevision

(Lunchtime)

Y10 - 11

Revision sessions for GCSE Biology students every Wednesday lunchtime

GSL

THURSDAY

Rambling

Y7 - 13

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

Meet in the Quad

Rock School (Lunchtime)

Y7 - 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!

Higher Project Qualification

Y10 - 11

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 Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). This term Y10 students will be finalising their research into their projects and agreeing their final title which will enable them to begin writing their report. Y11 students will be completing their presentations and submitting their finished projects. Room

THURSDAY

KS4 DT CAD / CAM

Y10 - 11 (Lunchtime)

Work on your digital design and programming skills with this computer based workshop for KS4 students.

DT2 Design Studio

SOS Food (Lunchtime)

Y10 - 13

A SOS drop-in session for GCSE and Post 16 Food & Nutrition students for support and guidance with homework, revision questions and coursework catch up.

Room 24

Composition Group (Lunchtime)

Y7 - 13

All abilities and ages, come and work on composition skills and music theory

Music School

Lower School Art Club

(Lunchtime)

Y7 - 8

Just not getting enough time to be creative? Join our lower school art club to let your imagination roam. Design, paint, draw and create in this fun lunchtime art session.

Art Room

A-Level & GCSE Art Catch Up

(Lunchtime)

Y10 - 13

Use this weekly lunchtime extension session in the art room to catch up with your coursework, discuss ideas, get advice and support whilst having a fun and creative lunch break.

Art Room

Rishworth Footlights

(Lunchtime) and After School

Y7 - 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.

Drama Room

UNIQUE

(Lunchtime)

Invite Only

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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

THURSDAY

GCSE BiologyRevision (Lunchtime)

Y10 - 11

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

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GSL

Rounders

(Lunchtime)

Y7 - 8

Sports Hall

Tennis

Brass Group

(Lunchtime)

Y7 - 13

A lunchtime session for all brass musicians.

Music School

GCSE Set 1 Biology Extra Support

Y10 - 11, Invite Only

Recieve extra support to help you prepare for you Set 1 Biology exams.

Biology Lab

Cricket

(Lunchtime) (Lunchtime)

Y9 - 11

Sports Hall

Y7 - 8

Sports Hall

Maths: A-Level and GCSE Revision & Support Drop In

Y10 - 13 Room 5

Use this Maths drop-in session to do some revision, do practice questions and ask for additional support from your teacher.

THURSDAY

Ski Club

Y6 - 13

The Trinity Ski club is open exclusively to beginners from Y6Y13 to give students who have not yet had the opportunity to ski the chance to learn. An ideal opportunity for students signing up for the Snowsports Trip in 2025. Please only sign your son / daughter up if they need to complete the beginner course. Wider ability Snowsports options will be available at the beginning of next academic year. Collection at 6pm from Chill Factore or 7.15pm at Rishworth School Car Park.

*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

Duke of Edinburgh - Silver

(Lunchtime)

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 15

£150 payable on first sign up

Room 18

Guided Homework

Y7 - 13, Invite Only

This extra support session is tailored to guide students through their school work and homework with help from our team in the Hub.

The Hub

FRIDAY

Rishworth Farmers

Y7 - 13

Rishworth farmers will give students the opportunity to plan and develop land around Rishworth School for a variety of uses including gardens, food production and animal keeping whilst working towards a recognised qualification. This is an exciting time to join as the weather gets better and we move to summer farming activities.

The Hub

LAMDA

Y7 - 13

LAMDA is a visiting Drama workshop open to students of all ages across Rishworth. Please note this is booked directly with LAMDA and has an addition cost, please contact the admin team for further details.

PAC / Drama School

GCSE Physics Revision

(Lunchtime)

Y10 - 11

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

Physics Lab

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 at Halifax Sport Karate, Triangle. 5:15pm finish.

Offsite - Meet in Car Park (additional £60 / term)

Food & Nutrition: Practical Extension

(Lunchtime)

Y10 - 13

An opportunity for GCSE and Post 16 students to get a head start or spend time presenting and evaluating practical work

Food Room

300thStudent& ParentVolunteers

If you would like to be involved or volunteer to assist with 300th events, please speak to Mr Danks via reception or contact him via admin@rishworthschool.co.uk

*Please note: This is not an EE club.