CreativeArts
Creative Arts
TextilesClub
For: Years 7, 8
Date and Time: Monday 12:25 - 12:55
Location: Textiles Atelier
Staff Member: Student led supported by Mrs Wilson
KS3lunchtimetextilesclub,runbythe6thformstudents.You'll beabletoparticipateinfunlittleprojectsevery1to2weeks.
TextilesClub
For: Year 9
Date and Time: Tuesday 12:25 - 12:55
Location: Textiles Atelier
Staff Member: Student led supported by Mrs Wilson
Lunchtimetextilesclub,runbythe6thformstudents.You'llbe abletoparticipateinfunlittleprojectsevery1to2weeks.
ArtZone-GCSE/ALevelcoursework support
For: GCSE and A Level Artists
Date and Time: See below
Location: Art Studios
Staff Member: Mr Berrett, Mrs Karamanova
Monday,Tuesday,ThursdayandFridaylunchtimes12:25-12:55 MrBerrett.
AlternateMondays16:00-17:30.ArtStudios.MrBerrett Tuesdays4till5.30pm.ArtStudios.MrBerrett Wednesdays4till5.30pm.ArtStudios.MrBerrett Thursdays4till5.00pm.ArtStudios.MrsKaramenova
CreativeArts
Creative Arts
TextilesGCSE/ALevelcoursework support
For: GCSE and A Level Textiles Students
Date and Time: See below
Location: Textiles Department
Staff Member: Ms Gibbs, Mrs Wilson, Miss Le Rougetel
TextilesGCSEandAlevelcatchupMondays,Tuesdaysand Thursdaysafterschool15:55-17:15
ScholarLeaders
For: GCSE and A Level Art and Textiles Students
Date and Time: Once every half term
Location: Art and Textiles Department
Staff Member: Mr Berrett and Mrs Wilson
Anopportunitytomeetonceeveryhalftermtodevelopfurther.
Art/TextilesScholarsClub
For: Art and Textiles Scholars
Date and Time: Once a term (see Scholar Google
Classroom for dates)
Location: Studio 6 (ABB)
Staff Member: Student led supported by Mr Berrett
Meetingonceamonth,thisisanopportunitytocollectivelylead andrepresentthevisualartsintheschool.Allsortsofthingswill happenincludingsharinginformationonexhibitions,discussing techniques,makingpostersforevents,writingartreviews, engaginginpracticalworkshopsandmore.
CreativeArts
Creative Arts
CrochetClub
For: Years 7-13
Date and Time: Friday 12:20 - 12:55
Location: Chidley
Staff Member: Student led supported by Mrs D'SouzaEva
Crochetingisnotashardasitmayseem,sowhymissouton theopportunityofbeingabletoshowoffanewskill.Come alongtoCrochetClubtolearnhowtomakeawidevarietyof thingsstartingfromthebasicsandthenbuildinguptobigger projects.
ArtsyCrafters
For: Years 7-9
Date and Time: Thursday 12:25 - 12:55
Location: Studio 6
Staff Member: Student led supported by Mr Berrett
Havefunwitharangeofartsandcraftsactivities.
IllustrationClub
For: Years 7-9
Date and Time: Tuesday 12:25 - 12:55
Location: Studio 2D
Staff Member: Student led supported by Mr Berrett
Explorearangeofillustrationtechniquesandstyles.
CreativeArts
Creative Arts
MediaMasterclasses
For: Years 7-13
Date and Time: Friday 12:25 - 12:55
Location: Art Studio 6
Staff Member: Student led supported by Mr Berrett
Funmediamasterclasses,learningnewtechniquestoproducea seriesofpaintings.
PerformingArts
Performing Arts
ConcertBand
For: Years 7-13 - students who play a wind, brass or percussion instrument at (Grade 5 +)
Date and Time: Tuesday 12:25 - 12:55
Location: Music Hall
Staff Member: Dr Foster
Windbandmusicisreallyvariedandfun.Itcanrangefrom symphonicpiecesbyclassicalcomposers,throughfilmscores andmusicaltheatrecompilations,topopmedleysandlively piecesbycontemporarycomposers.Wewillbeexploringthefull rangeofmusicforwindband,andwillhaveperformance opportunitiesinseniorconcerts,aswellasplayingourfun piecesonotheroccasionsaroundtheschoolandbeyond.
LowerSchoolOrchestra
For: Years 7-9
Date and Time: Wednesday 8:20 - 8:55
Location: Music Hall
Staff Member: Dr Foster
Anystandardwelcome,buty ouwillfinditeasiertomanagethe musicifyouareGrade3orbetter.Playinginanorchestra,being surroundedbythesoundofalltheotherinstruments,isoneof themostexcitingexperiencesyoucanhaveasamusician.LSO existstogivestudentsthechancetofindoutwhatthisislike, andtodeveloptheskillswhichwillenableyoutoplayatamore advancedlevel.LSOwillhaveperformanceopportunitiesin LowerSchoolConcertseveryterm.
SeniorOrchestra
For: Years 10-13
Date and Time: Thursday 16:00 - 17:00
Location: Music Hall
Staff Member: Dr Foster
niorOrchestraplayssymphonicmusicfromthemainstream orchestraltradition.Workswehaveperformedoverthepast fewyearsincludeSchubert'sUnfinishedSymphony,Beethoven's EroicaSymphonyandVaughanWilliams'EnglishFolkSongSuite. Wealsoplaycontemporarypieces,includinghighlightsfromLes MisérablesandTheBestofBrunoMars.Weperforminsomeof thebestconcertvenuesinOxford
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Performing Arts
ChamberMusicGroups
For: Years 7-13
Date and Time: Wednesday and Thursday 8:20
Location: Music classrooms/practice rooms
Staff Member: Various
Playinginasmallgroupisoneofthebestwaysofdeveloping yourownmusicianshipindependently.Youcanformquartets, triosandothersizesofgroupwithdifferentcombinationsof instruments.Staffwillhelpyoufindmusictoplay,andcan providecoachingsessions.Youcancomealongasareadymadeensemble,oryoucantalktotheMusicteachersabout whatsortofgroupyoucouldformandwithwhom.
LowerSchoolChoir
For: Years 7-9
Date and Time: Thursday 12:25 - 12:55
Location: Music Hall
Staff Member: Ms Bastin
Singingmakesyouhappy!Oneofthemostenjoyablethingswe candowithgroupsofotherpeopleissingtogether.Lower SchoolChoirexistssimplytosingandhavefun.Itsingsavariety ofaccessiblemusic.Youdonotneedtobeagreatsinger,orto haveanyexperienceofsinging,orbeabletoreadmusictojoin. Justcomealongandenjoybeingpartofagreatsound.
SeniorChoir
For: Years 10-13
Date and Time: Thursday 11:50 - 12:25
Location: Music Hall
Staff Member: Dr Foster
Singinginagroupisoneofthebestthingswecandoto promoteourmentalhealthandmakeourselvesfeelgood. SeniorChoirisagroupforeveryone-notjustgoodsingers!It singsawiderangeofdifferenttypesofmusic(standardchoral classics,musicaltheatreandpoparrangements,and contemporarychoralpieces).Evenifyoudon'tthinkyoucan sing,comealongandenjoybeingpartofanamazingsound.
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Performing Arts
StringOrchestra
For: Years 7-13, (Grade 7 +)
Date and Time: Friday 8:20 - 8:55
Location: Music Hall
Staff Member: Ms Bastin
StringOrchestraisoneofourmostadvancedandambitious groupsintherepertoireitplays.Thereisawealthofwonderful musicforstrings,fromtheBaroqueperiodtothepresentday, andthisgroupwillenjoyexploringitall!
FluteEnsemble
For: Years 7-13
Date and Time: Monday 12:25 - 12:55
Location: Mu2
Staff Member: Mr Slade
PleaseseeMrSladeifyouareinterestedinplayingwithother flautists.
ClarinetEnsemble
For: Years 7-13, Grade 4 +
Date and Time: Friday 8:20 - 8:55
Location: Mu2
Staff Member: Mrs Cockburn
Chambermusicforclarinets(sometimeincludingdifferentsizes ofinstrumentsuchasbassclarinet).
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Performing Arts
PercussionEnsemble
For: By invitation
Date and Time: Monday 12:25 - 12:55
Location: Music Hall
Staff Member: Mr Fairbairn
Ensemblemusicforpercussionplayers,onthewholerangeof instrumentsinthisfamily.
ChamberChoir
For: Year 7-9 Entry by audition
Date and Time: Tuesday 8:20 - 8:55
Location: Music Hall
Staff Member: Dr Foster
Asmaller,selectivechoir.StudentswhoaremembersofLower SchoolChoirandhaveagoodrecordofattendanceand commitmentwillbeeligibletoaudition.Thischoirwillaimto singmoreambitiousmusic(invariedstyles)andperformata highstandard–therefore,commitmentfromchoirmembersis themostimportantrequirement.
MultiPianoClub
For: Years 7-13
Date and Time: Monday 11:50 and Tuesday 12:25
Location: P1
Staff Member: Ms Rainbird
Aclubforpianiststoplaytogether!Thereisarichrepertoireof musicwrittenforgroupsofpianistsrangingforupto5handson 1pianoto8handson2pianos.Apartfrombeingfun,these pieceshelppianistdeveloptheskillsnecessarywhenmaking musicwithotherpeople,somethingthatisimpossibletodoif youonlyeverplayonyourown.PleasespeakwithMsMcMillan inthemusicofficeifyouareinterestedinjoiningthisgroup.
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Performing Arts
Scholacantorum
For: Years 10-13 Entry by audition
Date and Time: Thursday 8:20 - 8:55
Location: Music Hall
Staff Member: Dr Foster
Scholacantorumisasmallgroupforadvancedsingersinthe upperschool(maximum16members,balancedbetween sopranosandaltos).Prospectivememberswillbeaskedto performashortsonginanystyleataudition.Thischoirwill performinschoolconcertsandevents,andexternal performances.Ifyouhavesomeexperienceofchoralsinging andareambitioustosinggoodmusic,invariedstyles,toahigh standard,pleasecomeandaudition.
BandJam
For: Years 10-13 Entry by audition
Date and Time: Tuesday 16:00 - 17:00
Location: Music Hall and MU2
Staff Member: Mr Marlow
BandJamistheclubforpeoplewhowanttoformtheirownrock orpopband.Itisespeciallysuitableforstudentswhoplayrock andpopinstruments(guitar,bass,drumkit,pianoetc),butwe canfindaplaceforotherinstrumentstoo.Youcancomewith friendsasaready-madeband,oryoucancomeonyourown andlinkupwithsomeband-matesattheclub.ItisrunbyMr Marlow,oneofourguitarteachers,whowillhelpyouget organised,findsuitablemusicthatyoulike,andshowyouhow torunyourownrehearsals.
Funkemmaximam
For: Years 7-13
Date and Time: Monday 16:00 - 17:00 tbc
Location: Music Hall
Staff Member: Mr Bush
FunkemmaximamistheschoolBigBand.WeplayBigBandjazz inavarietyofstylesincludingSwing,LatinandFunk.Theband currentlyhasvacanciesforanyonewhoplayssaxophone, trumpetortrombone,ideallytoaboutgrade4-5standardor better.Sometimeswealsoneednewmembersfortherhythm section,whocanplaydrumkit,bass,(jazz)pianoandguitar.
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Performing Arts
MusicTheory
For: Years 7-13
Date and Time: Wednesday 16:00 - 16:45
Location: MU2
Staff Member: Ms Bastin
ThisclubisforthosewhowouldlikehelpwithMusicTheorypossiblywithaviewtotakingGrade5Theoryinthefuture.
GCSECompositionSupport
For: Years 10-11
Date and Time: Wednesday 12:25 - 13:00
Location: Mu1
Staff Member: Dr Foster and Ms Bastin
ForhelpwithyourGCSEcompositions.
LowerSchoolPlay
For: Years 7-9
Date and Time: After school (See full rehearsal schedule for details)
Location: Main Hall, Drama Studio and various
Staff Member: Ms Bramall
TheLowerSchoolProductionis“ShakespeareinLove”.All detailscanbefoundonthe'LowerSchoolPlay'Google Classroom.Thisproductionisnowcast.
Theproductionhasrolesnotjustforperformers,butstage crew,lightingandsoundtechnicians,wardrobeandstage management.
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Performing Arts
PodcastingClub
For: Years 9-12
Date and Time: Monday 12:25 - 12:55
Location: Room 11
Staff Member: Student led supported by Mrs Wenham
Ifyouaresomeoneinterestedinpodcasts,researchoraudioeditingcomealong!Everythingisverylow-keyandyoudonot havetocommitmuchapartfrom interestandeagernessto createepisodes!
Year7DramaClub
For: Years 7
Date and Time: Wednesday 12:25 - 12:55
Location: Drama Studio
Staff Member: Student led supported by Ms Bramall
TheYear7DramaClubwillbeledbyaY8studentandMs Bramall(HeadofDrama).TheClubcanaccommodateupto20 Y7studentseachterm.Studentswillbeinvitedtosignupforthe DramaClubatthestartofterm.Studentswhoarenotableto joinintheautumntermwillbegivenpriorityinthespringterm. Therewillberangeofactivities,games,smallgroupworktask andmuchfuntobehadbyall!
SetBuildingandScenicPainting (Theatre)
For: Years 7-13
Date and Time: Various 16:00 - 18:00
Location: Main Hall
Staff Member: Mr Hay
Learnsomepracticalskillsinsetbuildingandwoodworking usinghandtools,aswebuildthesetfortheupcomingtheatre shows.Practiseyourscenicpaintingasweputtheshow together.Youcanchoosetheelementsyouaremostinterested in.Nopreviousexperiencenecessary!PleasejointheGoogle Classroomcode:mvsgfrc
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Performing Arts
TechnicalTheatreClub
For: Years 8-13
Date and Time: Monday and/or Tuesday 12:10 - 12:55
Location: Main Hall
Staff Member: Mr Hay
AnopportunitytolearnaboutTechnicalTheatreandrunning thetechnicalsideofschoolproductionsandevents:sound mixing,lightingprogramming,operatingsmokemachines, creatingsoundandvideoeffects,livestreamingandanything elseyou’dliketodo.
SteppingStonePerformingArts
For: Years 7-13
Date and Time: See rehearsal schedule
Location: Ada Benson Building
Staff Member: Tutors from SSPA provide all instruction
SteppingStonePerformingArtsboastsanarrayofindustry professionaltutorsfromthedanceandtheatreindustry.We believeinofferingtheverybestinprofessionaltrainingno mattertheageorabilityofthestudent.Ourtutorshaveyearsof teachingexperiencetoguide,coachanddevelopskillsand confidence.SSPADanceopenswith20classesaweekwith additionalclassesandstylesopeninginthecomingmonths.For detailsofallclassesandtobook,pleasevisit www.ssperformingarts.co.uk
Academic Enrichment
FrenchIGCSEDropin
For: Year 11
Date and Time: Friday 12:25 - 12:55
Location: M12
Staff Member: Mlle Hilary
TargetedrevisionsessionsforYear11studyingFrench
FrenchGrammar
For: Years 9, 10
Date and Time: Tuesday 12:25 - 12:55
Location: M12
Staff Member: Student led supported by Mr Couliou
This is a grammar support session for year 9 + 10 students currently studying French.
LinguisticsClub
For: Years 10-13
Date and Time: Monday 12:30 - 12:55
Location: Room 15
Staff Member: Mrs Liebrecht and Mr Lonsdale
Havefundecodingmanydifferentlanguagesfromacrossthe world.
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Academic Enrichment
SpanishSupport
For: Year 11 Spanish students
Date and Time: Tuesday 12:25
Location: M15
Staff Member: Mrs Rymer
Comealongtopractisespecificexamskills.ChecktheGoogle Classroomtoseethefocusofthesessioneachweek.Student requestsarealsowelcome!
ItalianTargetGrade9-7Sessions
For: Year 11 Italian students
Date and Time: Wednesday 12:25 - 13:00
Location: M13
Staff Member: Mr Rugna
ThesesessionsaredesignedtosupportY11studentsofItalian aheadoftheirIGCSEexam.Comealongforsometailored support!
ChineseRevision
For: Years 7-13
Date and Time: Monday 12:25 - 12:55
Location: M11
Staff Member: Mrs Dong and Mrs Wang
Ifyouwantsomehelporifyouwanttogobeyond,thencome alongtoChineseRevision.Allarewelcome!
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Academic Enrichment
ChineseCulture
For: Years 7-13
Date and Time: Thursday 12:25 - 12:55
Location: M11
Staff Member: Mrs Dong and Mrs Wei
WouldyouliketoexploreChinaandChineseculturefurther? Pleasecometojoinusforfilms,games,dance,Taijianda monthlyinformalreadingsession.
RussianClubandSlavonicSociety
For: Years 7-13
Date and Time: Wednesday 12:30
Location: Room M14
Staff Member: Student led supported by Mrs Solovyova
LearnabouttheRussianspeakingworldandSlavoniccultures. Eachsessionwillbededicatedtoaparticularaspectofthe languageandculture.Takepartinvariousdiscussionsand debatesontopicsincludingcurrentaffairs;learnaboutdifferent mentalitiesandfindanswerstoquestionsaboutEasternEurope anditslanguages.YouwillalsolearntheCyrillicalphabetto speaktoyourfriendsincodeandmakefriendshipbraceletsand newfriends.Thereisfood!
GermanGrammarClub
For: Year 11
Date and Time: Wednesday 12:00
Location: M13
Staff Member: Mrs Liebrecht
Grammarrevisiondropin.
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Academic Enrichment
GermanClub
For: Years 7-9
Date and Time: Monday 12:25
Location: Room M13
Staff Member: Student led supported by Dr Chorley
Withawealthofboardgamesandcardgamestochoosefrom, songstosingandcreativeactivitiestotryout,thisisaclubfor anyonewhowantstohavefunandlearnanewlanguageinthe process.IfyouknownothingatallaboutGerman,butare curiousandwanttostartlearningit,orifyoualreadyspeakita little(oralot!)andwantanopportunitytospeakitmore,then docomealongandjoinus.
Year11ClassicalGreekClinic
For: Year 11
Date and Time: Wednesday 12:15
Location: Room 15
Staff Member: Dr Karapanagioti
SupportforstudentstakingGCSEAncientGreek.
BiologyDrop-in
For: Years 9-12
Date and Time: Friday 11:50
Location: Bi1
Staff Member: Mrs Whittington
Biologydrop-inisforstudentsinYear9toYear12.Please ensureyoucometothesessionwithaspecificquestionorpiece ofworkthatyouwouldlikesupportwith.
Academic Enrichment
PhysicsGCSEDrop-in
For: Years 9-11
Date and Time: Thursday 12:25 - 12:50
Location: Ph1
Staff Member: Ms Siddiqi
Comealongifyouwouldlikehelponhomework,togothrougha topicyoumissedordon'tunderstandwell,orifyouwouldliketo developyourgraspofatopicevenfurther.Allwelcomebut pleaseemailMsSiddiqiinadvanceifyouwillbeattendinga session.
Biologicalsociety
For: Years 10-13
Date and Time: Wednesday 12:25 - 13:00
Location: Wollstonecraft
Staff Member: Student led supported by Miss Steer
BIOSOCisanexcitingclubforanyonewhoisinterestedin biologyrelatedsubjects(includingmedicine).Wewillhave bimonthlymeetingswherewedeliverandintroducecurr ent topicsinbothbiologyandmedicineinanengagingway.Snacks arealwaysprovided!
Year13BiologysupportGroup
For: Year 13 Biologists
Date and Time: Thursday 12:25
Location: Bi1
Staff Member: Miss Steer
Year13Biologysupportgroupisaweeklyrevisionlesson focusingonreviewingmaterialfromYear12.Eachweekwewill coveradifferentsubtopictohelpyourefineyourunderstanding ofkeyconceptsandskills.Youwillalsohaveopportunitiestoask questionsandseekadditionalsupportwithnewcontentasitis coveredthroughoutYear13.
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Academic Enrichment
Year10SilverCrest
For: Year 10 (This project is now full)
Date and Time: Monday 12:20
Location: Bi1
Staff Member: Miss Steer
CRESTistheBritishScienceAssociation’sschemeforSTEM projectwork.TheYear10SilverCRESTwillrunweeklyona MondaylunchtimeuntiltheSpringterm.
PhysicsALevelSupport
For: Year 13
Date and Time: Thursday 12:25 - 12:55
Location: Ph1
Staff Member: Ms Rhodes
Thisyear,thelunchtimedropinforY13willinvolvestructured lessonsandopportunitiestoworkthroughquestionsonspecific topicswithMrsRhodes.AllY13arewelcome,butwemaywell asksomeindividualstoattendonaweeklybasis.
MathsDropin
For: Years 7-13
Date and Time: Wednesday 11:50 - 12:20
Location: M13
Staff Member: Dr Stacey
Mathssupportisforanyonewhoneedsalittlehelpwiththeir mathematics.It'sadrop-insession,justcomealongwhenyou havesomemathematicsthatyouneedhelpwith.
Academic Enrichment
TheOldCuriosityClubMaths Extension
For: Years 7-13
Date and Time: Friday 11:50 - 12:25
Location: Room 12
Staff Member: Dr Stacey
Curiositymayhavekilledthecat,butfindinggoodquestionsis thecoreofmathematics.TheMathsClubinvitesyoutobe curious,toconsiderquestions-whetheryourownorsomeone else's-andtofindtheholygrailofaquestionsofascinatingthat youneverwanttofindananswer.
KS3ScienceDropin
For: Years 7 and 8
Date and Time: Friday 12:40
Location: Chem2
Staff Member: Dr Latham
KS3Sciencedrop-inisforstudentsinYear7andYear8.Please cometothesessiontoaskquestionsorseekadditionalsupport withyourKS3Scienceclassworkorhomework.
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For: Years 9-13
Date and Time: Friday 11:50 - 12:25
Location: IT1
Staff Member: Student led supported by Mr Watts
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Namedaftertheinfamoussyntaxerror,thisclubisthebestway tospendyourFridaylunchtimeifyouenjoycoding.Comeand codeinacasualenvironmentandhavefun!Eachterm,we'll haveathemetobaseyourprojecton.Wecan'twaittoseeyou there:D
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Academic Enrichment
ChemistryDrop-in
For: Years 9-13
Date and Time: Wednesday 12:25
Location: Ch1
Staff Member: Dr Jones, Mr Abbott, Mr Sobey
Stuckonbonding?Equations?Ifyouneedsomeclarification, extrahelp,reinforcementofwhatyouhavedonewithany aspectsofyourChemistrywork,popalongtoCh1forChemistry drop-in.Weareheretohelp.
ChemistryEnrichmentProgramme
For: Years 11-13
Date and Time: Tuesday 12:25
Location: Ch1 or Lecture Theatre (depending on numbers)
Staff Member: Dr Jones
Continuingourseriesoftalksandworkshopsthatwillexplore Chemistrytopicsbeyondthestandardcurriculumacrossa rangeofyeargroups.Thistermwewillbestartingwithashort coursetopreparefortheRSCChemistryOlympiadattheend ofJanuary.Wewillthenmoveontoinvestigatesubjectareas rangingfromthechemistryofcycliccompounds,medicinal chemistryandnaturalproductsynthesistothechemistryof beekeepingand“hidden”chemistryallaroundus.
EngineeringClub
For: Years 7-13 (maximum 14 students)
Date and Time: Tuesday 12:30 - 13:00
Location: Ph1
Staff Member: Ms Barbour
Haveyoueverwantedtobuildsomething?Workwithpower tools,butneverbeenallowed?Designandmakesomethingto solveaproblem?Nowisyourchance!
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Academic Enrichment
JuniorClassicsClub
For: Years 7 and 8 (max 20)
Date and Time: Tuesday 12:00
Location: Room 14
Staff Member: Student led, supported by Mr Lonsdale
Theclubdelvesintotheclassicalworld.Stories,mythsand handsonactivities.
EconomicsClub
For: Years 9, 10
Date and Time: Friday 11:50 - 12:30
Location: Wollstonecraft
Staff Member: Student led supported by Mr Gallacher
ThisexcitingEconomicsclubwillgivestudentsinYears9and10 thechancetodebatetopicalissues,participateinEconomics gamesandactivitiesandfollowthestockmarket.
FIRSTTechRoboticsClub
For: Year 10 and 12, maximum 15 students
Date and Time: Tuesday or Wednesday (tbc) 16:00 - 17:30
Location: IT2
Staff Member: Mr Watts
FIRSTTechRoboticsisanationalroboticscompetitionwhere teamsdesignandbuildarobottomeetabriefthatchanges everyyear,andthencompeteagainstteamsfromaroundthe world.Thecompetitionis'MoreThanRobots',andalsoinvolves runningasocialmediachannel,fundraisingandmanaginga budget,outreach,andputtingtogetheraportfolio.Thisyearwe areaChampionOrganisationwhichmeanswewillgetourown competitionfieldandhostpracticeandqualifier eventsinschool.
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DetectiveClub
For: Years 7-9
Date and Time: Thursday 12:20 - 12:50
Location: Library
Staff Member: Ms McMorrow
Solvefictionalcrimesandmysteriesasateamofdetectives,by analysingalltheevidenceandworkingtogether.
CreativeWritingClub
For: Years 7-10
Date and Time: Monday 12:20 - 12:50
Location: Library
Staff Member: Ms McMorrow
Practiseyourcreativewritingskillsandshareyourworkwith others.We’lldowritingactivities,storytellinggamesandwritefor fun.
AfterSchoolCreativeWritingClub
For: Years 7-13
Date and Time: Tuesday 16:30
Location: Library
Staff Member: Ms McMorrow
Practiseyourcreativewritingskillsandshareyourworkwith others.We’lldowritingactivities,storytellinggamesandwritefor fun.Anafterschoolclubforallyeargroups.
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Academic Enrichment
JuniorPoliticsClub
For: Years 7-9
Date and Time: Thursday 11:50 - 12:25
Location: Wollstonecraft
Staff Member: Student led supported by Mrs Edsall
Areyouinterestedinpolitics?Thisclubexploresdifferent politicalideasusingarangeoffunactivities.
PreparingforClinicalProfessions
For: Year 12
Date and Time: Tuesday 12:30
Location: Wollstonecraft/Careers Office
Staff Member: Mrs Heath
Thisisaforumwherethoseseekingacareerinmedicine, dentistry,vetmedoraprofessionalliedtomedicinediscuss issuesinthenewsandprepareforapplicationstothese vocationalcourses.Weprovideadviceandsupportwithwork experience,volunteering,UCATandBMATpreparation,UCAS applicationsandinterviews.
LawSociety
For: Years 7-13
Date and Time: Thursday 12:30 - 13:00
Location: Wollstonecraft
Staff Member: Student led supported by Mrs Edsall
Ifyou’rethinkingofgoingintolawinthefutureorarejust generallyinterestedinthefield,LawSocietyoffersafantastic opportunitytoexploreinterestingtopicsinarelaxedand friendlyenvironment.Weeklysessionsaredesignedaround yourinterestsandinvolveinteractivepresentations,discussion andskillsworkshops.
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EPQLessons
For: Year 12
Date and Time: Monday 12:20
Location: Pankhurst
Staff Member: Dr Karapanagioti
Areyouinyear12?Youarethenrequiredtocompletethe WarnockExtendedResearchProject.Todoso,youcaneither optfortheOHSextendedresearchproject(ERP)orpreparefor theofficialAQAExtendedProjectQualification(EPQ).Ifyou choosetopreparefortheEPQ,completingthetaughtelement forthecourseisanofficialrequirement.EPQteachingwilltake placeonMondays,duringlunchtimeandattendanceis compulsoryforEPQstudents.ERP studentsarewelcometo attendiftheywish!
REACH
For: Aspiring Oxbridge Candidates in Y12
Date and Time: Friday 12:20
Location: Auditorium/Careers Office
Staff Member: Mrs Heath
OxfordandCambridgearetwooftheworld'stopuniversities andentrytothemisfiercelycompetitive.Thesesessionsare intendedtohelpyouunderstandtheapplicationprocess, encouragesupra-curricularreading,discussionandresearch, andprovideyouwithongoingsupport.
OHSInspiresMasterclasses
For: Years 10-13
Date and Time: See Daily Digest for Details
Location: See Daily Digest for Details
Staff Member: OHS Inspires Mentors
Anexcitingseriesofmasterclasseswillbetakingplace throughouttheyeardesignedtogiveyouaninsightintoarange ofareasbeyondGCSEandAlevel.Eachhalf-termwillhavea differentprogrammetochoosefromandeachmasterclasswill runfor4or5weeksatlunchtimes.Masterclasseswillhelpyou todevelopdeeperunderstandingandenjoyacademic challenge.MasterclassesplannedincludeHistoryofArt, (Re)WritingWomeninHistoryandmedievalEuropean Literature.Comeandbeinspired!
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Philosophy
For: Years 7-9
Date and Time: Thursday 12:30 - 13:00
Location: 21
Staff Member: Student led supported by Dr Willis
Aclubaboutquestioningandexploringdifferentperspectivesof anargument,andthinkingcriticallyaboutabstractconceptsas wellasreallifeapplications.Wewillfocusonepistemologyand metaphysicsofthemind.Notsureifyou’lllikeit?Comejoin andfindoutthroughdiscussions!Weofferbiscuitsandsweets.
PoetryClub
For: Years 7-13
Date and Time: Wednesday 11:55 - 12:30 tbc
Location: E4
Staff Member: Student led supported by Mrs Soar
CometoChidleyintheABBatfirstlunchonWednesdaystojoin PoetryClub!Wewillstartoffwithsomediscussionandcontextsettingsessionsbeforewritingand(optionally)sharingourown work:bookworms,rappers,journalists,publicspeakers, storytellersandwordsmithsallwarmlyinvited.
HorribleHistoriesClub
For: Years 7-9
Date and Time: Friday 12:30 - 13:00
Location: Room 15
Staff Member: Mrs Wenham
Createsketches,songs,comicsandanimationsaboutyour favouritecharacters,eventsandperiodsinHistory(inthestyle of'HorribleHistories').Achancetobecreative,whilstfindingout newandinterestingthings.Bringyourfriendsorcomealoneto joininthefun!
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Archaeology
For: Years 7-9
Date and Time: Thursday 11:50 - 12:25
Location: See Daily Digest for details
Staff Member: Student led supported by Dr Karapanagioti
Doesn'tmatterwhatyourfavouritesubjectis-ArchaeologyClub willhavesomethingyou'lllove!Eventhougharchaeologyisn'ta subjectofferedatschool,thatdoesn'tmeanithastobeofflimits.Weexploreeverythingfromancientculturesand civilisationstocutting-edgescientificmethods,andyou'llengage inpracticalfieldwork,onlinemuseumexplorationand collaborativeteamprojects.(Forthoseofyouinterested,there willbefood.)
SportandWell-being
Sport and Well-being
Hockey
For: Year 7-9
Date and Time: Tuesday 16:00 - 17:30
Location: Oxford Hawks Hockey Club
Staff Member: PE Staff
Suitableforallabilities,evenifyouhaven'tpickedupastick before!HockeytrainingforU12,U13andU14teamsto prepareforfixturesandcountytournaments,aswellas learningnewskills.Youwillneedshinpads,amouthguard, andahockeystick.
Hockey
For: Years 10-13
Date and Time: Monday 16:00 - 17:30
Location: Oxford Hawks Hockey Club
Staff Member: Miss McGonigle, Miss Clark
HockeytrainingforU15,2ndXIand1stXIteamstoprepare forfixtures,countytournamentsandnationalcompetitions. Includestacticalandtechnicalpractices,andplentyofmatch play.
Netball
For: Year 7
Date and Time: Tuesday 11:50 - 12:25
Location: Netball Courts
Staff Member: Miss Thompson, Miss Clark, Miss McGonigle
Suitableforallabilities!Includeslearningnewskills,fungames, andplentyofmatchplay.Theclubfocusesondeveloping playersandhavingfunplayingnetball.Attendancewillprovide opportunitiestobeselectedfornetballfixtures.
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Sport and Well-being
Netball
For: Year 8
Date and Time: Monday 12:25 - 13:00
Location: Netball Courts
Staff Member: Miss Hawtin, Mrs Barnes
Suiitableforallabilities!Includeslearningnewskills,fun games,andplentyofmatchplay.Theclubfocuseson developingplayersandhavingfunplayingnetball.Attendance willprovideopportunitiestobeselec tedfornetballfixtures.
Netball
For: Year 9
Date and Time: Monday 11:50 - 12:25
Location: Netball Courts
Staff Member: Miss Thompson, Miss Stevens
Suitableforallabilities!Includeslearningnewskills,fungames, andplentyofmatchplay.Theclubfocusesondeveloping playersandhavingfunplayingnetball.Attendancewillprovide opportunitiestobeselectedfornetballfixtures.
Netball
For: Years 7-9
Date and Time: Thursday 16:00 - 17:30
Location: Netball Courts
Staff Member: Miss Thompson, Miss Hawtin, Miss Stevens
Suitableforallabilities!Includeslearningnewskills,fungames, andplentyofmatchplay.Theclubfocusesondeveloping playersandhavingfunplayingnetball.Attendancewillprovide opportunitiestobeselectedfornetballfixtures.
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Sport and Well-being
Netball
For: Year 10
Date and Time: Thursday 12:25 - 13:00
Location: Netball Courts
Staff Member: Miss Thompson, Mr Keeler
Suitableforallabilities!Includeslearningnewskills,fungames, andplentyofmatchplay.Theclubfocusesondeveloping playersandhavingfunplayingnetball.Attendancewillprovide opportunitiestobeselectedfornetballfixtures.
Netball
For: Years 10-13
Date and Time: Tuesday 16:00 - 17:30, Wednesday 12:15
Location: Netball Courts
Staff Member: Miss Thompson, Miss Hawtin, Mr Keeler
Suitableforallabilities!Includeslearningnewskills,fungames, andplentyofmatchplay.Theclubfocusesondeveloping playersandhavingfunplayingnetball.Attendancewillprovide opportunitiestobeselectedfornetballfixtures.
NetballShooting
For: Years 7-13
Date and Time: Tuesday 7:30 - 8:30
Location: Netball Courts
Staff Member: Miss Thompson
Netballshooting-achanceforsomeextrashootingpractice todevelopyourshootingability.
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Sport and Well-being
Football
For: Years 7-9
Date and Time: Monday 16:00 - 17:30 and Wednesday 11:50 - 12:25
Location: Field
Staff Member: PE Staff
Suitableforallabilities.Includeslearningnewskills,plentyof fungames,andmatchplay.Theclubfocusesondeveloping playersandhavingfunplayingfootball.Attendancewill provideopportunitiestobeselectedforfootballfixtures. Footballbootsandshinpadsarerequired.
Football
For: Years 10-13
Date and Time: Monday 11:50 - 12:25 and Thursday 16:00 - 17:30
Location: Field
Staff Member: Miss McGonigle, Mr Keeler
Suitableforallabilities.Includeslearningnewskills,plentyof fungames,andmatchplay.Theclubfocusesondeveloping playersandhavingfunplayingfootball.Attendancewill provideopportunitiestobeselectedforfootballfixtures. Footballbootsandshinpadsarerequired.
Badminton
For: Years 7-8
Date and Time: Monday 11:50 - 12:25
Location: Sports Hall
Staff Member: Miss Clark, Mrs Tonks
Suitableforallabilities,frombeginnerstoexperienced badmintonplayers.Theclubwillincludelearningnewskills andplentyoffungameplay.Attendancewillprovide opportunitiestobeselectedforbadmintonfixtures.
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Sport and Well-being
Badminton
For: Year 9
Date and Time: Monday 12:25 - 13:00
Location: Sports Hall
Staff Member: Mrs Tonks
Suiitableforallabilities,frombeginnerstoexperienced badmintonplayers.Theclubwillincludelearningnewskillsand plentyoffungameplay.Attendancewillprovideopportunities tobeselectedforbadmintonfixtures.
Badminton
For: Years 9-13
Date and Time: Tuesday 12:25 - 13:00
Location: Sports Hall
Staff Member: Mrs Tonks
Suiitableforallabilities,frombeginnerstoexperienced badmintonplayers.Theclubwillincludelearningnewskillsand plentyoffungameplay.Attendancewillprovideopportunities tobeselectedforbadmintonfixtures.
AllYearsVolleyball
For: Years 7-13
Date and Time: Tuesday 11:50 - 12:25
Location: Sports Hall
Staff Member: Mr Keeler
Opentoallabilities,thisrecreationalclubprovidesstudents withtheopportunitytohavefunplayingvolleyballmatches!
SportandWell-being
Sport and Well-being
HighPerformanceStrengthand Conditioning
For: Years 7-13 by invitation
Date and Time: Tuesday 11:50 - 12:25 and Thursday 7:30 - 8:30
Location: Gym/Weights Room
Staff Member: Miss Stevens, Miss Hawtin
StructuredstrengthandconditioningsessionsforourHigh PerformanceAthletes,aspartoftheHighPerformance AthleteProgramme,aimingtosupporttheirsporting performanceandtraining.Byinvitationonly.
AllYearsWaterpolo
For: Years 7-13
Date and Time: Monday 16:00 - 17:30
Location: Swimming Pool
Staff Member: Mrs Barnes, Miss Thompson
Anexcitingnewclubgivingstudentst heopportunityto learnandimprovetheirwaterpoloskillsandpractisematchplay.Opentoallyeargroupsandabilities.
FunSwim
For: Years 7-13
Date and Time: Wednesday 12:15
Location: Swimming Pool
Staff Member: Mrs Barnes
Forthosewhoaren'tinterestedincompetitiveswimmingbut wouldliketoenjoyaleisurelylunchtimeswim/splashabout. Everybodywelcome.
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Sport and Well-being
SeniorSwimSquad
For: Years 8-13
Date and Time: Wednesday 16:00 - 17:30
Location: Swimming Pool
Staff Member: Mrs Barnes, Miss Hawtin, Mr Dighton
Trainingforcompetitiveswimmersinterestedincompetingin galasintheAutumnandSpringterm.Includespracticefor thoseinvolvedinthebiathlonteam.
Squash
For: Years 7-13
Date and Time: Tuesday 16:00 - 17:30
Location: Ferry Leisure Centre (meet in PE block)
Staff Member: Miss Stevens
Opentoanystudentsinterestedincompetingintheschool Squashteamorwhoarekeentotryanewsport;our experiencedcoachwillteachyounewskillsandhowtoplay competitivesquashmatches.Pleaseattendifyouwouldliketo beconsideredfortheNationalCupcompetitionteams.
IndoorCricket
For: Years 7-13
Date and Time: Wednesday 7:30 - 8:30
Location: Sports Hall
Staff Member: Mr Keeler, Mrs Barnes
IndoorcricketpracticetopreparefortheLadyTaverners countyandregionalroundsintheSpringterm.Allabilitiesare welcome.Plentyofskill-basedexercisesaswellasgame-play.
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Sport and Well-being
LTATennis
For: Years 8-13 by invitation
Date and Time: Wednesday 11:50 - 12:25
Location: Tennis Courts
Staff Member: Mrs Tonks
FocusedtrainingsessionsforselectedLTAteamplayersto practicefortheLTAleaguematches.
Rugby
For: Years 7-13
Date and Time: Friday 11:50 - 12:25
Location: Sports Hall
Staff Member: Mr Keeler
Rugbyclubgivesstudentstheopportunitytolearnboth contactandnon-contactrugby,developnewskillsand improveinmatch-play.Opentoallyeargroupsandabilities –noexperienceneeded,justfootballboots!
CrossCountry
For: Years 7-13
Date and Time: Thursday 11:50 - 12:25
Location: Meet in PE block
Staff Member: Miss Hawtin and Mr Dighton
Opentoallyearsandabilities.ItinvolvesrunningtoUniversity Parksandtheneitherdoingasmallorbigloopofthepark.You canchoosewhenarrivingtoUniversityParkswhichloopyou wouldprefertodo.Welookforwardtoseeingyouthere!
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Sport and Well-being
GymClub
For: Years 7-13
Date and Time: Friday 12:15
Location: Sports Hall
Staff Member: Miss Stevens, Miss Hawtin
Gymclubisanopportunitytolearnnewtumbles,vaulting, sequences,andtoworkcollaborativelytocreategymnastics routines.Therewillbethechancetoperformtheseroutines inassembliesthroughouttheyear!Opentoalllevels,from beginnerstoexperiencedgymnasts.
TableTennis
For: Years 7-13
Date and Time: Thursday 07:30 - 08:30 and 12:2513:00
Location: Sports Hall
Staff Member: Miss Sladden
LearnnewskillsandplaylotsofmatchesatourTableT ennis Club!Allabilitieswelcome.
DanceClub
For: Years 7-9
Date and Time: Friday 16:00 - 17:30
Location: Auditorium
Staff Member: Miss Stevens and Mr Lewin
ForYear7-9studentswholovedanceandareinterestedin takingpartinnextyear’sDanceShow.
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Sport and Well-being
JuniorDanceCompany
For: Years 7-9 by invitation/audition
Date and Time: Thursday 12:00 - 12:25
Location: Auditorium
Staff Member: Miss Stevens
ForY7-9studentswholovedanceandareinterestedintaking partinnextyear’sDanceShow.
SeniorDanceCompany
For: Years 10-13 by invitation/audition
Date and Time: Wednesday 12:25 - 13:00
Location: Auditorium
Staff Member: Miss Stevens
ForY10-13studentswholovedanceandareinterestedin takingpartinnextyear’sDanceShow.
DanceClub
For: Years 10-13
Date and Time: Tuesday 16:00 - 17:30
Location: Auditorium
Staff Member: Mr Lewin
ForY10-13studentswholovedanceandareinterestedin takingpartinnextyear’sDanceShow.
Sport and Well-being
OpenDanceClub
For: Years 7-13
Date and Time: Monday 12:25 - 13:00
Location: Auditorium
Staff Member: Miss Stevens
Exploringsomedancetechniqueandworkingon choreographyforallabilities-everyonewelcome.
EquestrianClub
For: All students who have access to their own horse and ride in competitions.
Date and Time: N/a
Location: N/a
Staff Member: Miss McGonigle, supported by parents
EquestrianClubisateamofstudentsfromOxfordHighthat rideoutsideofschoolandarekeentocompetefortheschoolat ridingcompetitions.Thereareanumberofcompetitionsthat happenthroughouttheyearthatincludetheridingdisciplinesof dressage,showjumpingandcrosscountry.
D&DClub
For: By invitation (now fully subscribed)
Date and Time: To be advised
Location: To be advised
Staff Member: Mr Waterfield
AchaoticadventurebeginsinthegreatcityofArganthazhan.
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Sport and Well-being
Sci-FiClub
For: Years 7-13 (max 20 students)
Date and Time: Monday (see Daily Digest for details)
Location: See Daily Digest for details
Staff Member: Mr Kewell
Doyouliketoboldlygowhereno-onehasgonebefore?Or perhapsthedarksideofTheForceisyourthing?Maybethe fecundimaginationsofauthorsfromAsimovtoZelaznygetsyou dippingintotherichliteraryheritagethatstartedwithMary Shelley'sFrankenstein.Disparatethoughtheseallare,whatall sciencefictionhasincommonistakingsomekernelofscientific factandrunningwithit,ofteninwaystomakeaphysicsteacher wince!Opentoallyeargroups,inSci-Ficlubwewillexploreour favouritesfromthegenreanddiscusshowrealisticthescience behindthemis.SoisitjustallSci-Fi,oristherereallysomeSciFa?
ChessClub
For: Years 7-13
Date and Time: Thursday 11:50 - 12:25
Location: Room 13
Staff Member: Student led supported by Mr Lonsdale
Thisisachessclubaimedatallabilities.Theideaistogetas manypeopleaspossibleintochess,andhopefully(depending onthepopularity)tocompeteinsomecompertionse.gGDST onesorNationwideones.ThroughtheclubIhopetohave playersfromwhoplaychesstoaveryhighstandardtothose whomaybehaveneverplayedbutwanttolearn(willteach them).Wewillmostlyjustplaymatchesbutsomesessionsmight beonspecificopeningsordefences.Ortheymightbe informationbasedsessions.
QuizClub
For: Years 7-13
Date and Time: Thursday 12:30
Location: M5
Staff Member: Mr Abbot and Mrs Townend
IHere'syourstarterforten...whichclubisonaThursdayat 12.30pminM5?GeneralKnowledgeQuizClub-allwelcome,we havefunansweringquizquestionsandenteranational competitionwithmatchesagainstotherschools.
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Sport and Well-being
FilmClub
For: Years 7-9
Date and Time: Friday 12:25
Location: See Daily Digest for Details
Staff Member: Student led supported by Ms Gillham
Afunclubwheremoviesarevotedforandoverafewweekswe watchanddiscussit,snackswillbeprovided
AnimeandMangaCultureClub!!
For: Years 7-13 (maximum 15 students)
Date and Time: Every other Thursday 12:25
Location: See Daily Digest for Details
Staff Member: Student led supported by Mr Kewell
Doyoulikeanimeandmanga?ifso,joinouranime/manga cultureclubwherewedebateaboutmoraldilemmasand analysecharactersandtheirdecisions!^_^Socialisewithfellow otakuandcatchuponthelatestepisodeofyourfavourite anime.Allstudentswelcome~
CrypticCrosswordsforBeginners
For: Years 7-13
Date and Time: See Daily Digest for Details
Location: Room 22
Staff Member: Dr Willis and Mr Abbott
Learnhowtocrackacrypticcrossword!Ifyou'veeverwondered howtoanswercluesinsomeofthemostfiendishwordpuzzles around,joinustolearnthebasicsofcrosswordlore.Don't worry,we'llstarteasy,butitwillgetmuchharder!
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Sport and Well-being
StrategyGamesClub
For: Years 7-13
Date and Time: Monday 11:55
Location: Room 14
Staff Member: Student led supported by Mrs D'SouzaEva
Doyoulikefunpuzzles?Everwonderedthebeststrategiesfor winninggames?Wantthechancetowinprizes?Strategygames clubwillrunonMondayfirstlunchstartingintheSpringterm. Wewillbringsudokus,riddles,andmuchmore(including snacks)!Cometoroom14!
WellbeingWednesdays
For: Year 7
Date and Time: Wednesday 12:20 - 12:50
Location: Room 12
Staff Member: Mrs Sheppard
Do you ever feel like you just want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the school at lunch? If so, join Wellbeing Wednesday on a Wednesday 2nd lunch! There will be lots of fun activities, games, snacks and movies! Drop ins are welcome!
BookClub
For: Years 10-13
Date and Time: Monday 16:00 - 17:00 (monthly meetings)
Location: Library
Staff Member: Student led supported by Ms McMorrow
MeetingsareheldonthefirstMondayofthemonth,andwecan discussallgenresincludingpoetry-bringalongyourchoiceand wewillvotetochoosewhichtoread.
Leadership and Volunteering
DukeofEdinburgh'sAwardDrop-in
For: Year 9 and up who are doing DofE
Date and Time: Friday 12:30 - 12:50
Location: Room 24
Staff Member: Mr Tomlinson
Asupportsessionopentoallstudentscurrentlyundertakinga DofEAward.Thisisforyoutocometoforadviceregardingyour DofEAwardsandtofacilitatethecompletionofthedifferent sections.HelpcanbegiveninassistingwithDofEifthereareany problems.
Crossfire
For: Years 7-13
Date and Time: Wednesday 12:25
Location: Room 14
Staff Member: Miss Berry
CrossfireisforallwhetheryoubelieveinGodornot.Weaimto looktoseewhattheBiblesaysaboutarangeoftopicsand welcomediscussion.
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Community and Action
BiodiversityClub
For: Years 7-9
Date and Time: Wednesday 12:15 - 12:45
Location: Meet by greenhouse behind outside dining area
Staff Member: Dr Chorley and Mrs Westwood
Callingallbuddingnaturalists,gardenersandEcoChampions! Increasingbiodiversityintheschoolgroundsisacentralpartof ourmissiontobecomeaZeroCarbonschoolby2030.Spend timeoutdoorswithusatlunchtime(weatherpermitting), gardening,buildingbughotels,creatingwildlifehabitatsand helpingustobringasmuchwildlifeintotheschoolgroundsas possible.
EcoCommittee
For: Years 7-13
Date and Time: Tuesday 12:25 - 12:55
Location: Room 15
Staff Member: Student led supported by Dr Chorley
TheEcoCommitteeisledbytheGreenPrefectsa ndwelcomes newmembersfromanyyeargroup.Itisresponsiblefor promotingsustainabilityatOHSandinthewidercommunity andwillhopefullybegintoleadtheschooltowardsgaining officialEco-Schoolsstatus.TheEcoCommitteewillalsoreport twiceatermtotheOHSSustainabilitySteeringCommittee.This willbeaninvaluableopportunityforstudentstogainleadership skillsandmakeatangiblecontributiontothefightagainst climatechange.
GoApiary(BeeClub)
For: Years 7-13 (maximum 20 students)
Date and Time: Tuesday 12:15
Location: Meet in Bi2 (If not there, come to Bee Hut)
Staff Member: Mrs Westwood and Mr Hawkins
Welearnalltheskillsandtechniquesforbeekeeping,including hiveinspectionanddiseasemanagement.Onceortwiceayear weextractthehoneyandmakebeeswaxcandles.
Community and Action
CasualDebate
For: Years 7-13
Date and Time: Friday 11:50
Location: Lecture Theatre
Staff Member: Ms Hattenkofer
DebateClubgivesyouachancetodiscusstheissuesthat mattertoyou,whilsthoningyourdebatingskills.Wewillbe playingdebategamesandtakepartincasualdebates.Ifyou wouldliketotakepartincompetitions,goto“Competitions Debate”.
CompetitionsDebate
For: Years 7-13
Date and Time: Thursday 11:50
Location: Lecture Theatre
Staff Member: Ms Hattenkofer
DebateClubgivesyouachancetodiscusstheissuesthat mattertoyou,whilsthoningyourdebatingskills,takingpartin externalcompetitionsandmakingnewfriends.You'lllearn aboutdifferenttypesofd ebating,includingparliamentary debates,andreallyfindyourvoice!Notonlydoesthislookgreat onaCV,thereisanamazinguniversitydebatecircuitwhichthis clubpreparesyoufor.Comealong!
DebateCompetitionTeam
For: Years 7-13
Date and Time: Tuesday 16:00 - 17:30
Location: E1
Staff Member: Ms Hattenkofer
JointheDebateCompetitionTeamtorefineyourargumentation, publicspeaking,andcriticalthinkingskills!Thisclubfocuseson preparingmembersforlocal,regional,andnationaldebate competitionsthroughengagingpracticesessions,moc k debates,andworkshops.Whetheryou’reaseasoneddebateror newtotheartofpersuasion,thisteamprovidesasupportive environmenttohelpyoudevelopconfidence,articulate compellingarguments,andexcelincompetitivedebateformats. Bepartofacommunitythatvaluesintellectualgrowthand spiriteddiscussion!
Community and Action
LGBTQ+Club
For: Years 7-13
Date and Time: Tuesday 11:55 - 12:50
Location: M4
Staff Member: Student led supported by Ms Nebesnuick
EveryoneiswelcometodiscussanythingrelatedtoLGBTQ+ issuesinasupportiveatmosphere.
InterfaithClub
For: Years 7-13
Date and Time: See Daily Digest for Details
Location: See Daily Digest for Details
Staff Member: Student led supported by Dr Willis
Interfaithclubbringstogetherreligiousandnonreligiouspeople fromtheschooltosharetheirculturesandexperiences,aswell aslearningaboutothers.It’sagreatwaytomeetpeoplewith similarexperiencesandinterests.Interfaithclubcanalsobea placetosupportyouinsharingyourexperienceofbeing religiousinschool,andforustodiscusstheplaceofreligion withinourschoolandwidercommunity.Therewillbecake!
AmnestyInternational
For: Years 7-13
Date and Time: Tuesday 12:25 - 12:55
Location: Hypatia, ABB
Staff Member: Student led supported by Mlle Hilary
TheAmnestyInternationalSocietyisalunchtimeclubwhereyou gettoexploreallthedifferentrangesofthingsthatAmnesty Internationaldoestomaketheworldabetterplace.Wewrite letterstothegovernment,organisefundraisersinschooland protesttomakeachange.Wehopetomakeasmalldifference intheworldbecauseeverylittlecountsandwestrivetohelp Amnestycompletetheirgoal.Snacksandchocolateare available.
ModelUnitedNations
For: Years 10-13
Date and Time: Tuesday 12:30
Location: IT1
Staff Member: Student led supported by Ms Girling
ModelUNisanextremelyworthwhileextracurriculartotake partin,especiallyifyouareinterestedinpolitics,diplomacy,law orinternationalrelations.Italsohelpsdeveloppublicspeaking, teamwork,leadershipandproblem-solvingskillswhilstcritically engagingwithcurrentaffairs.Oursessionsarebeginnerfriendly,andeachweekwe’llcovertheinformationneededtobe asuccessfulmodelUNdelegate.Ifthere’senoughinterest,we’ll alsostartlookingatenteringcompetitionslaterintheschool year.WewillpostsessionmaterialsontheGoogleclassroom (code:au65yrk).
FeministSociety
For: Years 7-13
Date and Time: Thursday 12:25 - 12:55
Location: E4
Staff Member: Student led supported by Mrs Sheppard
Fromliterature,tocurrentaffairs,andourfavouritefeminist icons-aplacetodiscussallthingsfeminism!
SocialActionStudiesGroup
For: Years 7-13
Date and Time: Friday 12:15 - 12:45
Location: Room 12
Staff Member: Student led supported by Mrs Sheppard
Aplatformforstudentstoexploresocialissuesthough research,communityactionstrategies,anddata-drivenanalysis ofglobalchallenges.Weintendpublishingamagazinedesigned toinspirefurtheraction.Comealongifyouinterestedin contributingtoOHS’sengagementwiththewidercommunity!
Community and Action
LitterPickingClub
For: Years 7-13
Date and Time: Thursdays (fortnightly) 12:15
Location: Meet at Sunflowers
Staff Member: Student led supported by Mrs Sheppard
MaketheplanetcleanerandgreenerwithourLitterPicking Club!Whetheryou'rearegulareco-warriororjustlookingfora funwaytogetinvolved,everyoneiswelcometojoin!Meetnew people,enjoysomefreshair,andhelpcreateapositiveimpact inyourneighbourhood.Together,wecantransformour environment—onepieceoflitteratatime!
Head'sOpenDoor
For: Years 7-13
Date and Time: Thursday 12:30 - 13:00
Location: Head's Office
Staff Member: Mrs Gardiner Legge
AnopportunityforanystudenttopopinandchattotheHead, MrsGardinerLegge.She'sexcitedtohavelotsofinteresting conversationswithyou!
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