Co-Curricular Brochure 2021_2022

Co-Curricular

Programme

Where girls learn without limits 2021-2022

The difference between the ordinary and the extraordinary is the extra...

At NHSG there is nothing ordinary about our co-curricular offer and we strongly encourage girls to discover their passions through our extensive programme. Whether it is trying something new or engaging in a life-long interest, there will be an activity, club or society for your daughter to enjoy.

Research into the benefits of co-curricular activity in schools has found that pupils who participate in these activities attain higher academic results, have better relationships at school, and are more likely to lead healthy, active lifestyles when they leave school. They also learn the value of commitment, teamwork, discipline and open-mindedness.

Our co-curricular programme available from Reception through to Year 13 provides opportunities for our girls to develop leadership skills, build resilience, represent the school, and above all, offers them the chance to make life-long memories and friends.

As well as clubs run by our dedicated staff, our Sixth Formers are encouraged to share their interests with younger girls by setting up and leading activities of their own. This demonstrates initiative and organisation on the part of our Sixth Formers and promotes team spirit across all age groups.

We encourage girls to get involved in a variety of activities as it is important to maintain a healthy balance between their studies and life outside of school work. This approach is key to them leading positive and fulfilled lives and enjoying everything that Newcastle High has to offer.

If you have any questions, please do get in touch with our Co-Curricular Co-ordinators.

Junior School

Mrs Barnett e.barnett@ncl.gdst.net

Senior School

Miss Penny s.penny@ncl.gdst.net

Junior School

CHOIR

Concerts and performances planned for the coming year and the Junior Choir will play an intrinsic part in our performance calendar. We look forward to your daughter performing in small informal concerts as well as in whole school performances.

BRIGHT SPARKS

GAMING

For experienced gamers or girls looking to try something new! Gaming Club will be an opportunity to discuss your daughter’s favourite games, work collaboratively, learn about ‘gaming etiquette’ and provide opportunities to learn and problem solve whilst enjoying a range of age appropriate video games in a secure environment (online gaming will not be an element of the club).

MODERN LANGUAGES

An introduction to French and German club for girls in Years 5 and 6. Mandarin club will run on Tuesday evenings to build upon the Mandarin lessons that will be introduced for girls in Year 2 from September and girls from Years 1 and 2 are welcome to join this club.

MUSICAL THEATRE

Musical Theatre club is open to girls from Years 4 – 6.

This will culminate in a Junior School Musical, which will take place in our Senior School site during the summer term, making use of the excellent facilities for performances that we have at Tankerville Terrace.

ORCHESTRA

Girls who currently learn a musical instrument are invited to join our Junior Orchestra which will run every Wednesday evening. Being part of the orchestra will bring various opportunities to perform in school concerts and Open Days as well as learning fun pieces with friends.

SAMBA BAND

This is a lively and exciting opportunity for any girl who is keen to develop a musical interest. Samba band will be delivered by Mr Dave Lowry who has delivered peripatetic drum lessons at NHSG for a number of years.

PE

Your daughter will continue to have the opportunity to enjoy PE clubs before and after school and these are indicated on the timetable. From September, as an addition to our offer, Years 3 and 4 will have the opportunity to take part in a PE club on our senior school site before school on a Wednesday morning and all Year 3 and 4 will then have a PE lesson from 9am until 10am in Senior School, making the most of the facilities available.

Bright Sparks has a strong focus on developing a further interest in academic and STEM subjects for girls in Year 2 – Year 6. This programme is tailored to capture your daughter’s imagination and ignite her natural curiosity. Blocks of 6/7 weeks will be delivered in the following areas: Humanities, Science, Technology, Maths and Communication.

CREATIVE SPARKS

This element of the co-curricular programme focuses on the Creative Arts plus Outdoor Learning and your daughter will have the opportunity to experience all fours areas of: Art, Dance, Textiles and Forest School as she progresses through the school year. Your daughter will rotate throughout the blocks over the academic year from September through to May.

Junior School Co-Curricular Clubs

Autumn Term Timetable 2021

MONDAY Time After School 16.00 - 17.00 16.00 - 17.00

Activity Choir Choir

Year Group

Teacher

Location

Reception - Year 2 Years 3 - 6

Miss Young Mrs Newey

Music Room Main Hall

Year Group

Teacher

Location

Years 1 - 2

Mr Franks

KS1 Astroturf

Years 1 - 2 Years 3 - 6

Mrs Zhang Mr Lowry

MFL Room Main Hall

Year Group

Teacher

Location

Years 3 - 4

Miss Penny/ Miss Watson

Brandling Sports Hall or Astro field

Reception

Junior School Staff

Reception classroom

Years 2 - 6

Junior School Staff

Junior School classroom - TBC

Years 4 - 6

Mrs Richardson

Main Hall/Maurita Hall

Years 2 - 6

Mrs Kempston

Music Room

TUESDAY Time Activity Before School 8.00 - 9.00 PE After School 16.00 - 17.00 Mandarin 16.00 - 17.00 Samba Band

WEDNESDAY

See Creative Spark timetable for futher details!

Time Activity Before School 7.45 - 8.30 Netball and Hockey After School 15.30 - 16.00 Literacy/ Maths/ Science 16.00 - 17.00 Creative Sparks 16.00 - 17.00 Musical Theatre 16.00 - 17.00 Orchestra

Junior School Co-Curricular Clubs

Autumn Term Timetable 2021

THURSDAY Time Activity Before School 7.45 - 8.30 Netball Lunchtime 12.30 - 13.20 Hockey See Bright Spark timetable for futher details!

Year Group

Teacher

Location

Year 5

Miss Gibson

Senior School

Year 5

Miss Gibson

Senior School

Years 2 - 6

Junior School Teaching Staff

Junior School classroom - TBC

Year 1

Junior School Teaching Staff

Junior School classroom - Sewell

Year Group

Teacher

Location

Year 6

Miss Penny

Senior School

Year 6

Mr Gordon

Senior School

Mr Bosworth

Junior School ICT Suite

After School 16.00 - 17.00

Bright Sparks

15.45 - 16.30

Literacy/ Maths/ Science

FRIDAY Time Activity Before School 7.45 - 8.25 Netball Lunchtime 12.40 - 13.20 Hockey After School 16.00 - 17.00

Gaming Club Years 3 - 4

Creative Sparks (Years 2-6) Autumn Term 1 Timetable 2021

Year 2

Art

Year 3

Dance

Year 4

Forest School

Year 5

Forest School

Year 6

Textiles

Bright Sparks (Years 2-6)

Autumn Term 1 Timetable 2021

Year 2

Humanities

Year 3

Technology

Year 4

Science

Year 5

Communication

Year 6

Maths

Senior School PROTEN Proten has been designed to inspire and stretch our girls intellectually and culturally. with a passion for learning. The programme will cover a broad range of subjects, as you will see from the timetable below.

Years 7 -8 (Room 17)

Years 9-10 (Room 42/43)

Years 11-12 (Room 28)

Thurs 16th September

Physics

Business/Econimics Politics

Thurs 30th September

RS/Phil

Physics

Maths

Thurs 7th October

Biology

History

Physics

Thurs 14th October

Nutrition – Dr Emma Stevenson – Newcastle University

Thurs 4th November

Information Technology/ Computing

Classics

Religious Studies/ Philosophy

Thurs 11th November

Chemistry

Music

Business/Economics

Thurs 18th November

Maths

English

Chemistry

Thurs 25th November

Politics

Maths

Classics

Thurs 2nd December

Introduction to Astronomy

by Kielder Observatory

The Aurora by Kielder Observatory

Thurs 9th December

Geography

Chemistry

Modern Foreign Languages

ATHLETICS

Our Winter athletics clubs provides girls to work on technique and fitness during the off season to ensure they are prepared for the Summer months. Girls will have the opportunity to work on all track and field events.

BADMINTON

Badminton offers recreation, development and performance opportunities for all girls. Everyone is welcome.

CHOIR

The choir provides girls the chance to sing as a collective. They learn a variety of songs and perform at concerts and major school events such as the Christmas Carol Service. All are welcome.

CODING CLUB

Coding club will be a space for girls to develop coding skills and create their own computer games, animations and websites. They will learn how to use technology creatively.

DANCE COMPANY KS3

This group is for girls who are developing as dancers. They work on a variety of styles, such as Musical Theatre, Ballet, Jazz and Contemporary.

They meet weekly to choreograph and rehearse a dance based on a variety of stimuli and they also perform in lots of events.

DANCE COMPANY KS4

Dance Company is for girls who demonstrate a high standard of technical ability and creativity in Dance.

Company members work collaboratively to develop their skills to the highest level. Girls then perform at NHSG, public events and national competitions.

Girls also have the opportunity to work with guest choreographers during workshops and residencies to gain new skills and experience.

FOOTBALL

Football club develops skills and game understanding which can then be transferred into the competitive environment. The girls will have the chance to represent school in local competitions.

GUITAR GROUP

Guitar Group provides girls with the opportunity to perform music from a variety of genres including pop and jazz. Acoustic, electric and bass guitarists are all welcome.

HOCKEY

Hockey is a sport for girls training at least once a week. Teams will play local fixtures, cup games, local and GDST tournaments. Every girl who wants to be part of the hockey programme is welcome and we run as many teams as required for everyone to have a competitive opportunity.

LANGUAGE LEADERS

Language Leaders club is run by Sixth Formers working towards their Young Language Leaders Award. The younger girls who attend will receive support with their Modern Foreign Language studies including guidance on revision and the opportunity to engage in fun, educational activities that will reinforce their learning.

NETBALL

Netball is a sport for girls training at least once a week. Teams will play local fixtures, cup games, local and GDST tournaments. Every girl who wants to be part of the netball programme is welcome and we run as many teams as required for everyone to have a competitive opportunity.

ORCHESTRA

Orchestra is our instrumental ensemble and they play material from a range of composers – from Mozart to Jessie J. Available for strong instrumentalists, this provides a high quality experience and challenges girls’ musical abilities. Attendees will play in a variety of concerts throughout the year. Those who have an instrument lesson should consider one of our ensembles.

PROTEN

Proten, meaning ‘stretch’ in Latin, is our academic enrichment programme designed to inspire and stretch our girls intellectually and culturally. This programme is available to all girls, but does require girls to sign up.

TRAMPOLINE

Trampoline Club offers girls an opportunity to develop a range of skills from simple to complex and put them together into routines to take to competitions. Everyone is welcome.

THEATRE CLUB

The club will work towards performing a National Theatre Connections play. Everyone is welcome.

Senior School Co-Curricular Clubs

Autumn Term Timetable 2021

MONDAY Time Activity Before School 7.45 - 8.30 County Netball Lunchtime 12.30 - 13.00 Fitness 12.30 - 13.30 GDST Lead 12.50 - 13.30 Badminton After School 16.00 - 16.45 Choir 16.00 - 17.00 KS4 Dance Company 16.00 - 17.15 Netball 16.00 - 17.15 Netball 16.00 - 17.15 Hockey

Year Group

Teacher

Location

Under 14

Miss Watson

Tankerville Sports Hall

Year 8 Year 12 Years 7 - 9

Miss Gibson Mrs Gibb Miss Hefford

Fitness Suite Room 23 Tankerville Sports Hall

All Years 10 -12 Year 7 Year 8 Years 9 - 10

Mr Newey Mrs Hylton Miss Watson Miss Gibson Mrs Hamer/ Miss Hefford

Music Room Dance Studio Tankerville Sports Hall Brandling Sports Hall Astro

Year Group

Teacher

Location

Year 10

Miss Penny

Tankerville Sports Hall

All All Years 10-11

Miss Gibson + XC Captain Mrs Waton Miss Hefford

Fitness Suite Science Labs Tankerville Sports Hall

All Years 7 - 9

Music Room Dance Studio

TUESDAY Time Activity Before School 7.45 – 8.30 Netball Lunch 12.30 - 13.00 Cross Country/Fitness 12.30 - 13.00 STEM Club 12.50 - 13.30 Badminton After School 16.00 - 16.30 Guitar Group 16.00 - 17.00 KS3 Dance Company 16.00 - 17.15

Hockey

Years 11- 13

Mr Watt Mrs Hylton and Dance Captains Mrs Hamer

16.00 - 17.15

Languages/Young Language Leaders Athletics Cookery Club Debating Club

All

Language Leaders

Room 12

Years 7 - 9 Year 9 All

Mrs Chipchase Mrs Scott Sixth Form

Tankerville Sports Hall Home Economics Room Room 31

16.00 - 17.15 16.00 - 17.00 16.00 - 17.00

Astro

Senior School Co-Curricular Clubs

Autumn Term Timetable 2021

WEDNESDAY Time Lunchtime

Activity

Year Group

Teacher

Location

12.30 - 13.00

Fitness Mandarin

Year 9 Years 7 - 9

Mrs Hamer Mrs Lane

Fitness Suite Room 1

All All Years 9 - 13 Years 11 - 13 Years 7 - 8 Years 9 - 13 Year 10 Year 11

Mr Newey Music Room Mr Willis Room 7 Mrs Dobson Drama Studio Miss Penny/Miss Watson Brandling Sports Hall Mrs Hamer Tankerville Sports Hall Miss Gibson Astro Mr Jones Room 38 Mrs Tasker Room 36

12.30 - 13.10

After School Orchestra 16.00 - 17.00 Coding Club 16.00 - 17.00 Theatre Group 16.00 - 17.15 Netball 16.00 – 17.15 Trampoline 16.00 – 17.15 Football 16.00 - 16.45 Maths Club 16.00 - 16.45 Maths Club 16.00 - 16.45

THURSDAY Time Lunchtime

Activity

Year Group

Teacher

Location

12.30 - 13.00 13.00 - 13.30

Public Speaking HEAL (invitation only) Maths Club

Years 10-11 Key Stage 3 Year 9

Mrs McEvedy Mrs Hamer Mr Voysey

Room 31 Fitness Suite Room 37

Drop-in

Maths Club

Year 13

Mrs Tasker

Room 36

Proten Musical Rehearsal

All All

Various Performing Arts Staff

Senior School classroom - TBC Music Room

Hockey Maths Club

Years 7 - 8 Year 12

Mrs Hamer/Miss Hefford Astro Field Mr Jones Room 38

12.00 - 13.00

See Proten timetable for further details!

After School 16.00 - 17.00 16.00 - 17.00 16.00 - 17.15 16.00 - 16.45

Senior School Co-Curricular Clubs

Autumn Term Timetable 2021

FRIDAY Time Activity Before School 7.45 - 8.30 Netball Lunchtime 12.30 - 13.00 Fitness 12.50 - 13.30 Basketball 12.50 - 13.30 Football 13.00 - 13.30 Beginner’s Greek 13.00 - 13.30 Current Affairs

Year Group

Teacher

Location

Year 9

Miss Watson

Brandling Sports Hall

Years 10-11 All Years 7-8 All All

Mrs Hamer Miss Hefford Miss Gibson Ms Roxby Mr Hyde

Fitness Suite Tankerville Sports Hall Tankerville Sports Hall Room 2 Room 20