Senior School Co-Curricular and Enrichment Programme 2023-24
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Welcome This programme forms a core part of the Lingfield College experience, complementing the academic focus within the classroom, coupled with our pastoral care, to reinforce our whole pupil approach to learning. Our programme offers an exciting and inclusive range of over 100 experiences and opportunities designed to challenge, spark curiosity, develop ideas, nurture talent and prepare pupils for life beyond Lingfield. Music, Drama and Sport alongside numerous clubs and societies form the foundations of the programme. At the same time, leadership, cultural awareness and debate are provided through our popular Model United Nations and EPQ schemes. Trips and expeditions take the pupils around the world, whilst nearer to home, the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme provides opportunities for adventure, new challenges and service to the community. Pupils are expected to take responsibility for themselves and make a significant commitment to the co-curricular life of the school. Each day of the week, time is set aside during the extended lunchtimes to allow our pupils to do this. Termly, pupils must choose to attend a minimum of 3 lunchtime clubs, however, are encouraged to participate in more, should they wish. This also extends to after school sessions too. It is commonplace to see various new clubs and activities added to the list which complement suggestions and ideas submitted by our pupils. Please have a browse through our programme, as you will see, there are many exciting activities to choose from. From a personal standpoint, I will always look to encourage our pupils in whatever they do, not only to develop upon their existing talents, but to provide an environment which allows them to challenge themselves and not be afraid to try new things. Mr Steve Casey, Director of Sport & Co-Curricular Activities
! Please note. Clubs and activities change throughout the School year. Students are issued a detailed timetable at the start of every term.
Benefits of participation: Enhance your all-round education evelop your current interests and help D you discover new ones Give you a chance to unwind and relax Boost your self-esteem and confidence Improve your academic performance evelop your social skills and build D friendships Enhance your future applications to universities or jobs I mprove your life skills and soft skills such as time management, work ethic, good attitude, teamwork, and leadership
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Contents ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, CLUBS & SOCIETIES
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CREATIVE & EXPRESSIVE
Additional Maths
Art & Photography Club
Carnegie Awards Shadow Reader
Art Open Studio
Chemistry Clinic
Creative Writing Club
Chess Club
Hand-Sewing Club
French Speaking
Drama Club
German Speaking
Drama Tech
Get in the Zone
Advanced Drama Tech
Harry Potter Club
Drama & Performance Skills
History Club
From Script to Screen
Introduction to Psychology
Knitting & Crocheting Club
Japanese Club
LAMDA
Kaffee – Klatsch
Music Video Club
Law Society
Reading & Crafts
Lego & Indoor Games
Sculpture Club
Lexia Reading Club
Shakespeare Club
Medical Club
Sound Off
Oxbridge Preparation
Storytelling Club
Research & Revision Skills
Street Art Graffiti
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LEADERSHIP, ENTERPRISE & SPEAKING
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EPQ Club Model United Nations Politics Club Public Speaking & Debating Club The Student Voice Youth Enterprise Club
Spanish Speaking Step Club
DUKE OF EDINBURGH
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Touch Typing
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MINDFULNESS & WELLBEING
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Gardening Club
Astronomy GCSE
Mandala Making
Eco & Sustainability Club
Lingfield Pride
Formula 1 Aerodynamics
Take a Break
Geometry Club
Therapeutic Thursdays
Lego Robotics
Walks with Luna
Minecraft Club
Yoga, Meditation & Breathwork
MUSIC Acoustic Guitar Club Audio Lounge Concert Orchestra Electric Guitar Group Jazz Band Music Theory Club Piano Club Rock Band Night Rock Choir Street Band String Ensemble Symphony Orchestra
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICS (STEM)
Science Club
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Science Crest Awards Science in Action Club Teen Tech Science Awards
SPORT, FITNESS & ADVENTURE 18
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Athletics Badminton Basketball Cricket Cross-Country/Running Equestrian E-Sports League of Legends Football Football (Girls) Golf Hockey Indoor Cycling Netball Rugby Rugby (Girls) Stand-Up Paddleboarding Strength & Conditioning Table Tennis Tennis Volleyball Yoga (Mixed)
Ukulele Band Woodwind
STUDY SUPPORT/HOMEWORK CLUBS
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TRIPS & EXPEDITIONS
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Academic Enrichment, Clubs & Societies ADDITIONAL MATHS
FRENCH SPEAKING
HISTORY CLUB
LAW SOCIETY
YEAR GROUP: Y10-Y11
YEAR GROUP: Y7-Y9/Y12-Y13
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
YEAR GROUP: Y12-Y13
An enrichment club designed to enhance and extend the subject knowledge of students looking to pursue Mathematics at A Level and beyond.
C’est à vous! This club will help to boost your fluency, pronunciation and confidence in delivering first-class answers in your French GSCE and A Level speaking exams.
A chance to explore and discuss exciting historical topics and events beyond the curriculum.
This student led club will examine a wide variety of legal debates prompted by a programme of workshops and lectures provided by a highly qualified alumnus.
CARNEGIE AWARDS SHADOW READER
GERMAN SPEAKING
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY YEAR GROUP: Y9-Y11 Explore famous Psychology experiments to gain an understanding of a range of human behaviours in this enlightening introduction to Psychology.
YEAR GROUP: Y10-Y13
YEAR GROUP: Y11-Y13
The CILIP Carnegie Medal is one of the UK’s oldest and best-loved children’s book awards. We will read and explore past winners in this club and shadow the current shortlist by judging them ourselves. Can we predict the next winner?
An opportunity to discuss GCSE and A Level topics and go beyond the lesson to pick up information and a wealth of phrases to prepare for German Speaking exams.
CHEMISTRY CLINIC
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
YEAR GROUP: Y12-Y13 Students engage with concepts and participate in practicals designed to stretch them beyond the confines of the A Level Chemistry syllabus.
Drawing inspiration from the Zones of Regulation, this club enhances emotional management and social skills. Engage in board games and activities, promoting self-discovery and social interaction.
CHESS CLUB
HARRY POTTER CLUB
YEAR GROUP: Y12-Y13
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
YEAR GROUP: Y7-Y8
Chess Club is a popular gathering of all abilities to develop strategic chess skills and opportunities to learn from other players.
A celebration of all things Harry Potter, with various themed activities taking place throughout the term. The club culminates in a trip to the Harry Potter Studio.
German conversation over traditional ‘Kaffee und Kuchen’ to practise non-exam linked conversation in a relaxed, fun environment.
GET IN THE ZONE
JAPANESE CLUB YEAR GROUP: Y9-Y10 This club is for complete beginners wishing to learn Japanese. In this club, students learn how to speak Japanese and read and write its three writing systems. It is one of the world’s fastest spoken languages, making it one of the more fascinating yet challenging languages to learn.
KAFFEE – KLATSCH
LEGO & INDOOR GAMES YEAR GROUP: Y9-Y11 The club is a relaxed opportunity to sit with friends and socialise whilst playing various indoor games. There are card games like Dobble, board games like Monopoly and tactical games like Chess, among others.
LEXIA READING CLUB YEAR GROUP: Y7-Y9 Lexia Reading Club provides an opportunity for students working on the Lexia literacy programme to work in school with support on the programme. The Lexia programme provides a structured, adaptive approach to improving literacy at all levels.
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MEDICAL CLUB
SPANISH SPEAKING
YEAR GROUP: Y12-Y13
YEAR GROUP: Y11-Y13
Lingfield College Medical Club is aimed at students wishing to follow a medically orientated profession, including dentistry, veterinary and pharmacy. Providing students with up to date information regarding everything from ethics to aptitude tests, vaccines, practice with UCAT questions and help to find courses or volunteering programmes to assist with University applications.
An opportunity to discuss GCSE & A Level topics and go beyond the lesson to pick up information and a wealth of phrases to prepare for Spanish Speaking exams.
OXBRIDGE PREPARATION YEAR GROUP: Y13 Students applying for Oxford or Cambridge will be given additional support in these sessions with their preparation of their personal statements and UCAS forms, admissions tests and interview practice.
RESEARCH & REVISION SKILLS YEAR GROUP: Y7-Y9 Fun Library based activities to inspire good research and revision techniques and routines. Students will also have the opportunity to see how much the Library has to offer to enhance their studies throughout their time at the school.
STEP CLUB YEAR GROUP: Y12-Y13 STEP club provides an opportunity for students looking to read a Maths base degree to extend their knowledge beyond the existing A Level curriculum as well as prepare extensively for Oxbridge or equivalent entrance examinations (STEP/MAT).
TOUCH TYPING YEAR GROUP: Y7-Y11 Learning to touch-type will help pupils work faster and focus on content rather than the keyboard to help produce high-quality work.
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Creative & Expressive ART & PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
DRAMA TECH
YEAR GROUP: Y7-Y9
YEAR GROUP: Y7-Y9
Each term, the pupils are given a new project based on creative, experimental Art and Photography themes. Some of the themes include bugs and insects, colour, etching, movement and sculpture!
A club designed for younger students to become familiar with the technical aspects of Drama and Theatre, including lighting, sound, set design, and costume design.
ART OPEN STUDIO
ADVANCED DRAMA TECH
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
YEAR GROUP: Y10 -Y13
Open studio sessions for Art and Photography students to use the fantastic spaces and art materials with support from department staff.
A club designed for technical students to expand their skills in lighting, sound, set design and costume design. This club is also used to support technical GCSE Drama candidates and prepare for upcoming productions.
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS Do you have an invested interest in reading, writing, and creating new worlds? Enjoy a collaborative environment fostered for all abilities with the opportunity to write, share ideas, express your imagination, and produce a fully-fledged novel!
DRAMA & PEFORMANCE SKILLS YEAR GROUP: Y7–Y8 A more advanced Drama Club for those looking to learn new skills and techniques.
FROM SCRIPT TO SCREEN
HAND-SEWING CLUB
YEAR GROUP: Y7-Y9
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
Explore the world of film production and unleash your creativity through storytelling and visual effects. You will produce a script and storyboard before bringing your story to life. All abilities welcome.
A mindful and creative club, as you focus on the pattern you’re stitching across your fabric. Any worries float away whilst creating something beautiful.
KNITTING & CROCHETING CLUB
DRAMA CLUB
YEAR GROUP: Y10-Y13
YEAR GROUP: Y7-Y9
A great combination of craft and conversation whilst learning a new skill.
A fun drama club where students can explore Drama in many different ways, including games, improvisation, devised performances, and script work.
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Drama productions are a great way to help with your confidence, once you get on stage you can really learn to express yourself and just have a great time.
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CREATIVE WRITING CLUB
LAMDA
SHAKESPEARE CLUB
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
YEAR GROUP: Y12-Y13
Work alternately on the Verse and Prose and Acting LAMDA Syllabus. Progressing potentially in each exam from Grade 3 to Grade 8. Students engage with the transformative power of the dramatic arts and are introduced to the creativity, innovation and authenticity of confident communication. Improving reading fluency, encouraging broader vocabulary, enhancing memory and recall.
For any student interested in reading and exploring Shakespeare’s plays and their contexts in more depth.
LAMDA qualifications are recognised all over the world and earn UCAS points to help with university entry.
MUSIC VIDEO CLUB YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS Produce your own performance or narrative music video to a song of your choice! You will create a stylised look and capture short shots using a range of cinematography and in the end, you’ll have created something amazing!
READING & CRAFTS YEAR GROUP: Y7 Students plan their own stories and create pictures of characters they want to include. They can work in groups or alone. Students continue with their artwork during the second half of the club while listening to a novel being read aloud.
SCULPTURE CLUB YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS Explore the tactile world of art in this hands-on sculpture club. All abilities welcome.
SOUND OFF YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS A discussion group focusing on communication skills. Students have the chance to air concerns or tackle issues in the safety of a supportive group. The topics range from talking about their aspirations or fears to broader issues like politics and current affairs. The ‘Sound Off ’ sessions enable students to develop listening skills and develop the confidence to air opinions, accept differences, and challenge or question the beliefs of others appropriately.
STORYTELLING CLUB YEAR GROUP: Y7-Y9 A supportive and creative club to bring stories to life. All welcome to join, either as a listener or a storyteller.
STREET ART GRAFFITI YEAR GROUP: Y11 We explore and develop the skills to produce exciting and dynamic stencils. We then spray paint on a canvas - don’t worry, your walls are safe! Come along to develop your doodles and listen to some epic tunes. Disclaimer: students are fully supervised when using the stencil knife!
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Duke of Edinburgh YEAR GROUP: Y9-13 The Duke of Edinburgh Award is a challenging programme of activities designed to encourage young people to learn new skills, help others, and experience adventure in the outdoors. Each level of the Award consists of four sections: Volunteering, Skills, Physical and Expedition. Gold also requires a 5 day residential course. Pupils create their own DofE programme by finding a volunteering, physical and skills activity of their interest before undertaking a final assessed expedition after undergoing a training day and practice expedition. At the core of each Award level is a focus on self-discipline, motivation, commitment and teamwork. Through participation, pupils make new friends, develop social and interpersonal skills and increase their initiative, independence and self-confidence. Completion of the assessed expedition and the whole award gives a great sense of achievement. The Award is highly prestigious and is valued by colleges, universities and employers. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme at Lingfield College is lead by Mr Philip Stanton and his dedicated staff, including Mr Casey (Silver) and Mr Gaunt (Bronze). Mr Stanton, in his previous career in the Army spent much time leading adventurous training in the UK and abroad including; mountaineering, skiing and offshore sailing trips. He completed the demanding Joint Service Mountain
Leader course and particularly enjoys challenging students as they progress through the Award. They get a great sense of achievement. Expedition destinations include Isle of White, The Brecon Beacons, South Downs, and The Scottish Highlands.
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Doing my DofE has been an amazing experience that I will never forget. I learned new skills like cookery and map reading. It also taught me to challenge myself and overcome my fears.
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DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD
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Leadership, Enterprise & Speaking
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EPQ CLUB
PUBLIC SPEAKING & DEBATING CLUB
YEAR GROUP: Y8-Y10
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
The Extended Project Qualification club allows students to research a topic of their choice and produce a written report and presentation. This will give them a certification from the AQA board. This is a great club for students who want to challenge themselves academically, for academic scholars and those interested in subjects outside of the curriculum.
This club is for anyone interested in discussion and debate. You will learn the art of oracy, building selfconfidence, gaining valuable life skills. You will learn effective research, how to prepare a compelling argument, plus formulate and respond to questions. We participate in age appropriate local, national and interschool competitions.
MODEL UNITED NATIONS CLUB YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
This an academic and enjoyable activity where students simulate the United Nations. Students take on the role of delegates from different countries and discuss global issues from their countries perspectives. Whilst following the expected etiquette of MUN, students will develop their confidence and public speaking abilities. Additionally, they will participate in four external Conferences and host an annual Lingfield Conference.
POLITICS CLUB
Being involved in Model United Nations gives me the opportunity to discuss and debate about current affairs and global issues.
YEAR GROUP: Y11-Y13 A club designed to encourage political thought, debate and discussion of World Affairs. The topics are up for discussion depending on student choice.
THE STUDENT VOICE Students from the Anti Bullying Ambassadors, Wellbeing Prefects, EDI Captains, Charity Captains and Head Student Team will unite to help foster a kind and compassionate school community. They will be joined by representatives from all year groups and will work together to raise awareness of both national campaigns that foster both social awareness and altruism at Lingfield College.
YOUTH ENTERPRISE CLUB YEAR GROUP: Y10 A business-based club for Y10 run in partnership with St Catherine’s Hospice and NatWest Bank. Students compete to create fundraising ideas with money raised going to the hospice.
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Mindfulness & Wellbeing GARDENING CLUB
THERAPEUTIC THURSDAYS
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
YEAR GROUP: Y12 -Y13
We will be outside in the fresh air and nature, getting our hands in the earth and being active as we sow and nurture various fruit, vegetables and flowers. We will also be enjoying spending time in the outdoor relaxation area and encouraging wildlife to visit the space.
A rotation of activities designed to combat stress and promote positive mental health. Mindful meditation, arts & crafts and nature walks.
MANDALA MAKING YEAR GROUP: Y8-Y9 A club for pupils who would like to come along relax, chat and design their own mandalas or use one of the templates provided. The circular designs symbolise the idea that life is never ending, and everything is connected. Pupils may find drawing and colouring a mandala therapeutic and symbolic. Art therapy is not about getting an end result but it’s the process of achieving it!
LINGFIELD PRIDE YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
WALKS WITH LUNA YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS (INVITE ONLY) Join Luna our mentor dog, for a leisurely wellbeing walk.
YOGA, MEDITATION & BREATHWORK YEAR GROUP: Y10 (DROP-IN Y12-Y13) MIXED Yoga has been used for thousands of years to support well-being and research is now giving us scientific evidence of these benefits. Not only can yoga mobilise and strengthen the body, but it can also settle and calm our busy minds, enabling us to get to know ourselves better, and consider how we can support ourselves as we move through life.
This club is a safe space for students to explore issues relating to sexuality and gender identity.
TAKE A BREAK YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS (DROP-IN) A welcoming space for students to take time out, recharge, and embrace mindfulness through a variety of activities and games.
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Music ACOUSTIC GUITAR CLUB
ELECTRIC GUITAR GROUP
MUSIC THEORY CLUB
ROCK BAND NIGHT
YEAR GROUP: ALL
LEVEL: ALL
LEVEL: ALL GRADES
LEVEL: ALL
TIME: LUNCH
TIME: AFTER SCHOOL
TIME: LUNCH
TIME: AFTER SCHOOL
A wonderful ensemble for all the budding acoustic guitar players, this ensemble plays a mixed repertoire of traditional as well as pop/contemporary tracks and is open to all levels of acoustic guitar player.
This school ensemble can be heard rehearsing from the opposite side of the playing fields! The Guitar Ensemble is a group open to all pupils who love playing electric and bass guitar. They perform group numbers of a rock/heavy metal/funk style and hone both their improvisation skills as there are sections created for soloing opportunities as well as their ensemble and arrangement skills. Their performance at Rock and Jazz Night is the highlight of the year!
Music Theory club is for all pupils wishing to further their confidence in reading music and gaining their ABRSM theory grades. For the vast majority of pupils Grade 5 is the focus as they prepare to move to Grade 6 on their instrument practical exams. The club provides one to one teaching, and pupils work their way through practice papers.
Every Friday after school the Music Department is handed over to the ever-growing number of Rock/ Pop bands that the pupils have formed themselves. Some bands arrive at the school fully formed, others who are interested come along and staff will put pupils together to create new bands. Pupils are taught Band skills such as how to work as a team and rehearse effectively, as well as how to use various pieces pf music equipment and learn a repertoire of their choice. Performances at the annual ‘Rock and Jazz Night’ have included songs by Queen, Stereophonics, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Pink, Coldplay, Dua Lipa and Green Day.
AUDIO LOUNGE YEAR GROUP: Y9 TIME: AFTER SCHOOL Audio Lounge is a club for pupils in Year 9 who are considering taking Music GCSE in Year 10 and want to start honing their listening and appraising skills in preparation. The club after school helps pupils aurally identify instruments, intervals and cadences as well as begin the process of learning the various elements of music and genres that are contained within the GCSE syllabus.
CONCERT ORCHESTRA LEVEL: BEGINNER TO GRADE 3/4 TIME: AFTER SCHOOL The Training Concert Band is open to all students without audition and is the perfect place for musicians of Grade 1-4 standard to hone their ensemble and orchestral skills. Weekly rehearsals take place after school and the orchestra play a wide variety of fun and recognisable pieces from film scores and pop songs.
JAZZ BAND LEVEL: GRADE 4/5 AND UP TIME: AFTER SCHOOL The Lingfield College Jazz Band is a traditional style 1940’s Swing Band that covers tracks by artists such as Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Herbie Hancock and Rat Pack classics. The band performs to a high standard and in addition to performing at school events they also regularly perform out in the community at small and large scale events. The band have completed several European tours to countries such as Germany and Belgium in recent years.
PIANO CLUB LEVEL: ALL TIME: LUNCH The piano club is a lunchtime activity open to pianists of all abilities in all year groups. The club looks to bring the pianists in the school together, rather than feeling like solo artists as pianists often do. Great fun is had to hone their keyboard skills and preparing duets to perform at school concerts and the piano recital evenings.
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Music ROCK CHOIR
STRING ENSEMBLE
UKULELE BAND
LEVEL: ALL
LEVEL: ALL
LEVEL: ALL
Rock Choir is a choir open to all pupils who love singing and enjoy performing a repertoire of songs from West End Musicals, Disney and well-known pop tracks. No audition necessary.
TIME: LUNCH
TIME: LUNCH
The String Ensemble is a wonderful opportunity for string players of all abilities and year groups to play both a classical and modern repertoire. The group seeks to hone our string players ensemble skills in a smaller, chamber style environment in comparison to the larger orchestra. The group plays a varied repertoire and looks to encourage the talents of all budding string players.
Ukulele Band is a hugely popular ensemble at Lingfield and a fantastic opportunity for all students who enjoy playing the ukulele. The group performs a mixed repertoire of upbeat pop standards and crowd pleasers! Pupils of all ages and abilities are welcome, and fun, hilarity and enthusiasm are guaranteed!
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
LEVEL: ALL
LEVEL: GRADE 4/5 AND UP
TIME: LUNCH
TIME: LUNCH
The Wind Orchestra is a smaller, chamber style ensemble, encompassing pupils of all standards on flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone and bassoon. The ensemble performs regularly at school concerts and includes a repertoire of both classical and modern contemporary music.
STREET BAND LEVEL: ALL TIME: LUNCH The Lingfield Street Band is based upon a New Orleans-style funk group that you may traditionally see march down the street at Mardis Gras. It is open to all levels of trumpet, trombone, tuba and saxophone players. Their repertoire consists of traditional style funk tracks mixed in with well-known pop songs that have been given a New Orleans twist.
The elite and flagship orchestra in the school for the more advanced musicians of Grade 4/5 upwards. The orchestra rehearses weekly and performs a wide repertoire of classical works such as Beethoven’s 2nd Symphony, Dvorak’s 4th Symphony, Overture from Mozart’s ‘Marriage of Figaro’ and Tchaikovsky’s ‘Sleeping Beauty’ in addition to exciting medley works from film soundtracks such as ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ and ‘Gladiator’.
WOODWIND
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Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) ASTRONOMY GCSE
LEGO ROBOTICS
SCIENCE CREST AWARDS
TEEN TECH SCIENCE AWARDS
YEAR GROUP: Y10 (Y11 BY INVITATION)
YEAR GROUP: Y7
YEAR GROUP: Y9–Y12
YEAR GROUP: Y8-Y9
Most people are fascinated by the night sky and are interested in stories about our continuing exploration of our Solar System and Universe. This additional GCSE will enable students to understand our position in the Universe, the movements of planets and stars, the cycles in the night and daytime sky, and the way in which we use technology to observe and interact with space.
A unique and fun club for students to design, build and test their own Lego robotics. Problem solving for engineering minds.
CREST Awards are the British Science Association’s STEM projects to inspire you to think like scientists and engineers. These typically take 10-12 hours to complete. Bronze awards are targeted for Y9 students to undertake project work to work like real scientists on a topic of choice. Silver and Gold awards are available for older students.
Pursue an independent project in a STEM subject and achieve a national award.
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS Virtual building fun. Collaborate, explore and create in the limitless world of Minecraft with like-minded gamers.
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
SCIENCE CLUB
The Eco-Club helps young people engage with the environmental issues that are important to them and their local community. It is designed to stimulate creativity and critical thinking.
YEAR GROUP: Y7 -Y10
FORMULA 1 AERODYNAMICS YEAR GROUP: Y11 Ready to expand your 21st Century skills? Working as a team this dynamic club will explore, design, create and test a model F1-like car using 3D printing methods and a wind tunnel. A must for future engineers and designers!
GEOMETRY CLUB YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS Explore shapes, pattens, spatial reasoning and compass constructions in this fun maths club.
Science Club aims to ignite an interest in STEM subjects at KS3 and provide a platform to extend learning through exciting practical activities with direct teacher support; watching demonstrations; entering national competitions; designing and making machines.
SCIENCE IN ACTION CLUB YEAR GROUP: Y10-YR11 An engaging club combining hands-on experiments and practical applications designed to deepen your understanding of key GCSE Science topics and their role in day to day applications.
Above all else, Science Club is a fun and exciting way to allow students to explore topics in innovative and inventive ways outside of the curriculum.
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My CREST projects helped me get a place at University and a work placement at AstraZeneca.
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ECO & SUSTAINABILITY CLUB
MINECRAFT CLUB
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Sport, Fitness & Adventure ATHLETICS YEAR GROUP: Y7-Y10 Athletics at Lingfield College is a major Summer Sport for both boys and girls, with many students competing each year in the various district, county and national competitions. Athletes have the opportunity to train and improve their performances during Games afternoons in the summer term and participate in the various Athletics Clubs during our extended lunch break and after school. Students are offered general and specific coaching from the qualified PE staff.
BADMINTON YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS Develop your badminton skills by having challenging doubles games against your peers! Even take on the teacher in a game of singles too! Fun for players of all abilities.
visual coaching aides and bowling machines, many of the pupils are now blending into the local cricket clubs at all levels.
CROSS COUNTRY/RUNNING YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS For all types of runners and abilities from those wanting to keep fit and others who wish to run competitively. A must for those who want to represent the school in the Cross Country Team. A different route each week, including some training runs at different speeds.
EQUESTRIAN YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
CRICKET
Lingfield College is a member of the National Schools Equestrian Association (NSEA). This provides a platform for students to compete at all levels, from grassroots to national level, in a range of equestrian disciplines. There are competitions for riders of all levels in show jumping (40cm to 120cms), dressage (walk and trot to medium levels) and arena eventing throughout the year. To participate, pupils must have their own pony, access to a horsebox, and compete in the classes they wish to enter. For further information, see the NSEA website under their competitions tab for current competition schedules in the various disciplines.
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
E-SPORTS LEAGUE OF LEGENDS
BASKETBALL YEAR GROUP: Y7-Y13 Join specialist basketball coach Kevin Hibbs (English Schools team coach) to polish your competitive court skills in this popular club. Alongside being played as an inter-house sport, we also have some midweek fixtures throughout the Autumn and Spring Terms.
Pupils are introduced to the core skills of the game of Cricket and given a framework to develop and improve these skills. A passion and enjoyment for the game of Cricket is developed with the hope of Cricket being a part of the pupils lives for the rest of their lives. With access to current technological and
YEAR GROUP: Y9-Y13 Competitive, organised video gaming is increasing in popularity. The club offers a safe environment in which to play a range of online games. It is an excellent way of improving coordination, teamwork, strategy and communication skills.
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Sport, Fitness & Adventure FOOTBALL YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS Football is coached at all levels and abilities within the school. Following a group warm-up comprising a pulse raiser and dynamic stretches, the pupils will move into conditioned games, focusing on areas of strength and/or issues to be resolved. These fast-moving sessions allow the coaches to identify personnel for the next set of matches and for players to impress the coach.
FOOTBALL (GIRLS) YEAR GROUP: Y7-Y10 Girls’ Football has seen a huge increase in demand in recent years. This club is an opportunity for girls of all ages and abilities to enjoy the worlds most popular sport. Training sessions are designed to develop their basic core skills and expand their knowledge tactically. In the Summer term there is a bigger focus on games and we compete against other schools on a weekly basis as well as entering the ISA Football Tournaments.
GOLF YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS Golf tuition is offered to both boys and girls, from beginners to experienced players. We have a competitive fixture list of schools. We also enter the ISGA Knock-out Cup, the ISGA Shire competitions in October and June, and the Surrey Schools Cup. Previous squads have reached regional finals in highranking events and have been made up of England U16 players.
We play our home fixtures at Lingfield Park and Royal Ashdown, with a school membership at Lingfield Park. The latter affords our players year-long access to putting, chipping and bunker practice areas and the driving range every day of the week.
HOCKEY YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS Hockey is the major sport for girls in the Autumn Term and for boys in the Spring Term. At Lingfield College, we encourage everyone to participate in hockey throughout the Years, arranging fixtures for all capabilities. Teams are selected for 11-a-side hockey, and we enter both local and national tournaments. Experienced coaches provide high-level technical coaching and the opportunity to participate in small games and match play. All centred around having fun and developing.
RUGBY
TABLE TENNIS
YEAR GROUP: Y7-Y10
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
TERM: AUTUMN/SPRING
A fun club for all abilities to have fun and challenge themselves. We have 12 tables which allows many pupils to engage and progress.
Rugby is continuing to develop at Lingfield College, with many boys taking a keen interest, especially in years 7-10. Rugby training runs at lunchtime and after school, with matches from September to April. Alongside the fifteen-a-side matches, we also participate in the ISA and Surrey Schools 7s Tournaments during February and March.
RUGBY (GIRLS) YEAR GROUP: Y9-Y10 TERM: AUTUMN/SPRING Women’s rugby is one of the fastest growing sports in the country. This new club for Y9/10 is proving a popular addition to the programme.
INDOOR CYCLING
STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
Indoor cycling is a form of exercise focusing on endurance, strength and cardio. This group session will run in our fitness suite.
A SUP session at Tonbridge River for all abilities to learn SUP skills, self rescue and confidence on the water.
NETBALL
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
YEAR GROUP: Y11-Y13
TERM: WINTER/SPRING
This is a key part of developing our pupils’ ability in a variety of sports. Proper strength and conditioning allows pupils to strengthen supporting muscles, even out muscle imbalances, increase mobility, correct posture, stabilise joints, learn new movement patterns, enhance coordination and peripheral skills, and so much more.
Netball clubs run across the Winter and Spring terms for all year groups. During the first term the focus is on fun, skill development and netball specific fitness. After Christmas as we enter our Netball season we focus on team tactics, cohesion and technical refinement. Training includes, skills in isolation, groups activities, small-sided games and match play.
TENNIS YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS During the lunchtime sessions, which operate throughout the school year, girls and boys are coached by a tennis professional. Sessions cater for players wishing to improve their all-around game as well as those playing purely for fun.
VOLLEYBALL YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS Hugely popular with pupils of all ages, where it provides an opportunity to progress new skills, learn a different sport, as well as having fun with friends. Volleyball is excellent in helping to develop better reactions, improved coordination, communication and overall cardiovascular fitness.
YOGA (MIXED) YEAR GROUP: Y10 Yoga, pilates, and toning club focuses on developing breathing and stretching skills that help pupils with stress management and general well being. We aim to promote a positive body image while increasing strength and flexibility. Participation in this club is guaranteed to improve your mood and concentration.
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Sport is a big part of my life. You have to show dedication and commitment but the friendships you build and sense of achievement you get make it so worthwhile.
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Study Support Clinics / Homework Clubs / Open Studios Every term we run a number of sessions to complement classroom learning. These clubs provide an excellent opportunity for anyone who may require valuable extra support for their studies or to complete homework. ART OPEN STUDIO
FOOD & NUTRITION CLINIC
BIOLOGY CLINIC
FRENCH/SPANISH/GERMAN SPEAKING
BTEC BUSINESS SUPPORT
IGCSE ECONOMICS ESSAY SKILLS
BUSINESS CLUB
IGCSE ECONOMICS SUPPORT
CHEMISTRY CLINIC
LEARNING SUPPORT CLINICS
COMPUTER SCIENCE CLINIC
MATHS CLINIC
CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION CLINIC
MEDIA STUDIES
DIGITAL EDITING STUDIO ECONOMICS ESSAY PRACTICE ENGLISH LITERATURE CLINIC EPQ STUDY SUPPORT
MFL CLINICS PE PHYSICS CLINIC P&R HOMEWORK CLUB PSYCHOLOGY CLINIC
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Trips & Expeditions YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS Various day trips, residential trips and tours, coupled with expeditions to places around the world, provide a broad and balanced framework of opportunity for our pupils away from the classroom. This provides a myriad life experiences coupled with an array of amazing opportunities and cultural exchanges. Skiing to Italy, Sports tours to Barbados, Holland, Spain, Portugal and France, cultural trips to Belgium, Paris, New York, and California, provide just a small flavour of what a pupil at Lingfield can expect.
Senior School St Piers Lane, Lingfield, Surrey. RH7 6PN Telephone: 01342 833372 www.lingfieldcollege.co.uk