Clubs - Summer 2024

Clubs and Activities

Summer Term 2024

Creative Arts

Observational Drawing Club

For: Years 7-9

Date and Time: Thursday 11:50 - 12:25

Location: Studio 3D (ABB)

Staff Member: Mrs Karamenova

Students will always create outcomes from an observed resource. This may be a still-life, an object, secondary image or each other Various painting and drawing materials and methods will be explored in a range of sizes and styles The aim is to have fun and improve confidence in painting and drawing

Textiles Club

For: Years 7, 8

Date and Time: Wednesday 12:15 - 12:50

Location: Textiles Atelier

Staff Member: Student led supported by Mrs Wilson

KS3 lunchtime textiles club, run by the 6th form students You'll be able to participate in fun little projects every 1 to 2 weeks

Art Zone - GCSE/A Level coursework support

For: GCSE and A Level Artists

Date and Time: See below

Location: Art Department

Staff Member: Student led supported by Mr Berrett, Mrs Karamanova, Mrs Pallas-Brown

Y12/13 Only Monday 4 – 5 30 in Studio 6

Y10/11/12/13 Tuesday 2nd lunch Studio 6/2D/Digital

Y10/11/12/13 Tuesday and Wednesday 4 – 5 30 in Studio 6/2D/3D/Digital

Y10/11/12/13. Thursday 1st lunch Studio 6/2D/Digital

Y10/11/12/13

Thursday 4 – 5 00 in Studio 6/2D/3D/Digital

An opportunity to do Art GCSE or A Level coursework Teacher support and guidance on hand

Creative Arts

Art/Textiles Scholars Club

For: Art and Textiles Scholars

Date and Time: Tuesday 11:50 - 12:20 (see Scholar

Google Classroom for dates)

Location: Studio 6 (ABB)

Staff Member: Student led supported by Mr Berrett

Meeting once a month, this is an opportunity to collectively lead and represent the visual arts in the school All sorts of things will happen including sharing information on exhibitions, discussing techniques, making posters for events, writing art reviews, engaging in practical workshops and more

Photography Club

For: Years 8-9 maximum 6 students

Date and Time: Tuesday 12:30

Location: Studio Digital and Studio Light & Lens

Staff Member: Student led supported by Mr Berrett

A student led club to explore different aspects of photography

Crochet Club

For: Years 7-13

Date and Time: Friday 12:20 - 12:55

Location: Chidley

Staff Member: Mrs D'Souza-Eva

Crocheting is not as hard as it may seem, so why miss out on the opportunity of being able to show off a new skill Come along to Crochet Club to learn how to make a wide variety of things starting from the basics and then building up to bigger projects

Creative Arts

FIRST Tech Robotics Club

For: Year 10

Date and Time: Thursday 16:00 - 17:30

Location: IT2

Staff Member: Mr Watts

Be part of a team that designs and builds a robot to compete in a national competition. In addition to the robot build and programming, the team will need to raise funds, research solutions, and present their journey in an online portfolio

Manga Club

For: Years 7-13

Date and Time: Friday 12:20

Location: Studio Digital

Staff Member: Student led supported by Mr Berrett

Interested in manga, webtoon and anime? Then you're in the right place! Join us every Friday 12:20 pm to draw and create in a workshop style class!

Performing Arts

Concert Band

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

Wind band music is really varied and fun It can range from symphonic pieces by classical composers, through film scores and musical theatre compilations, to pop medleys and lively pieces by contemporary composers We will be exploring the full range of music for wind band, and will have performance opportunities in senior concerts, as well as playing our fun pieces on other occasions around the school and beyond

Lower School Orchestra

For: Years 7-9

Date and Time: Wednesday 8:20 - 8:55

Location: Music Hall

Staff Member: Dr Foster

Any standard welcome, but you will find it easier to manage the music if you are Grade 3 or better. Playing in an orchestra, being surrounded by the sound of all the other instruments, is one of the most exciting experiences you can have as a musician LSO exists to give students the chance to find out what this is like, and to develop the skills which will enable you to play at a more advanced level. LSO will have performance opportunities in Lower School Concerts every term

For: Years 7-13

Chamber Music Groups

Date and Time: Thursday 8:20

Location: Music classrooms/practice rooms

Staff Member: Various

Playing in a small group is one of the best ways of developing your own musicianship independently. You can form quartets, trios and other sizes of group with different combinations of instruments Staff will help you find music to play, and can provide coaching sessions You can come along as a readymade ensemble, or you can talk to the Music teachers about what sort of group you could form and with whom.

Performing Arts

Lower School Choir

For: Years 7-9

Date and Time: Thursday 12:25 - 12:55

Location: Music Hall

Staff Member: Miss Bastin

Singing makes you happy! One of the most enjoyable things we can do with groups of other people is sing together Lower School Choir exists simply to sing and have fun It sings a variety of accessible music You do not need to be a great singer, or to have any experience of singing, or be able to read music to join. Just come along and enjoy being part of a great sound

Senior Choir

For: Years 10-13

Date and Time: Thursday 11:50 - 12:25

Location: Music Hall

Staff Member: Dr Foster

Singing in a group is one of the best things we can do to promote our mental health and make ourselves feel good. Senior Choir is a group for everyone - not just good singers! It sings a wide range of different types of music (standard choral classics, musical theatre and pop arrangements, and contemporary choral pieces) Even if you don't think you can sing, come along and enjoy being part of an amazing sound.

String Orchestra

For: Years 7-13, (Grade 7 +)

Date and Time: Friday 8:20 - 8:55

Location: Music Hall

Staff Member: Miss Bastin

String Orchestra is one of our most advanced and ambitious groups in the repertoire it plays There is a wealth of wonderful music for strings, from the Baroque period to the present day, and this group will enjoy exploring it all!

Performing Arts

Flute Choir

For: Years 7-13

Date and Time: Monday 12:25 - 12:55

Location: Mu2

Staff Member: Mr Slade

Please see Mr Slade if you are interested in playing with other flautists

Clarinet Ensemble

For: Years 7-13, Grade 4 +

Date and Time: Friday 8:20 - 8:55

Location: Mu2

Staff Member: Mrs Cockburn

Chamber music for clarinets (sometime including different sizes of instrument such as bass clarinet)

Percussion Ensemble

For: By invitation

Date and Time: Monday 12:25 - 12:55

Location: Music Hall

Staff Member: Mr Fairbairn

Ensemble music for percussion players, on the whole range of instruments in this family

Performing Arts

Chamber Choir

For: Year 7-9 Entry by audition

Date and Time: Tuesday 8:20 - 8:55

Location: Music Hall

Staff Member: Dr Foster

A smaller, selective choir Students who are members of Lower School Choir and have a good record of attendance and commitment will be eligible to audition This choir will aim to sing more ambitious music (in varied styles) and perform at a high standard – therefore, commitment from choir members is the most important requirement Later in the year we are aiming to take part in competitions and possibly to make a recording

Lower School Wind Quartet (Oboe, Flute, Clarinet and Bassoon)

For: Years 7-9

Date and Time: Monday 12:25 - 12:55

Location: Mu1

Staff Member: Ms Rainbird

For aspiring wind players wanting to explore the repertoire of wind quartet music. We also have the option of inviting additional players for specific repertoire such as horn players or pianists Please speak with Ms McMillan in the music office if you are interested in joining this group

Multi Piano Club

For: Years 7-13

Date and Time: Tuesday 11:50

Location: P1

Staff Member: Ms Rainbird

A club for pianists to play together! There is a rich repertoire of music written for groups of pianists ranging for up to 5 hands on 1 piano to 8 hands on 2 pianos Apart from being fun, these pieces help pianist develop the skills necessary when making music with other people, something that is impossible to do if you only ever play on your own. Please speak with Ms McMillan in the music office if you are interested in joining this group

Performing Arts

Senior String Quintet

For: Years 10-13

Date and Time: Wednesday 8:20 - 8:55

Location: Mu2

Staff Member: Ms Miles

Please speak with Ms McMillan if you are interested in joining this group.

Schola cantorum

For: Years 10-13 Entry by audition

Date and Time: Monday 11:50 - 12:25 and Thursday 8:20 - 8:55

Location: Music Hall

Staff Member: Dr Foster

Schola cantorum is a small group for advanced singers in the upper school (maximum 16 members, balanced between sopranos and altos) Prospective members will be asked to perform a short song in any style at audition This choir will perform in school concerts and events, and is also aiming to do some recording projects and external performances If you have some experience of choral singing and are ambitious to sing good music, in varied styles, to a high standard, please come and audition

Music Theory

For: Years 7-13

Date and Time: Friday 16:00 - 16:45

Location: MU2

Staff Member: Mrs Bastin

This club is for those who would like help with Music Theorypossibly with a view to taking Grade 5 Theory in the future

Performing Arts

Lower School Production

For: Years 7-9

Date and Time: Tuesday and Wednesdays after school (See full rehearsal schedule for details)

Location: Main Hall, Drama Studio and various Staff Member: Mr Pelling, Miss Bastin and Mr Hay

The Summer 2024 Lower School Production is “Mary Poppins”

All details can be found on the 'Lower School Musical' Google Classroom.

The production has roles not just for performers, but stage crew, lighting and sound technicians, wardrobe and stage management

Technical Theatre Club

For: Years 8-13

Date and Time: Monday and/or Tuesday 12:10 - 12:55

Location: Main Hall

Staff Member: Mr Hay

An opportunity to learn about Technical Theatre and running the technical side of school productions and events: sound mixing, lighting programming, operating smoke machines, creating sound and video effects, live streaming and anything else you'd like to do

Stepping Stone Performing Arts

For: Years 7-13

Date and Time: See rehearsal schedule

Location: Ada Benson Building

Staff Member: Tutors from SSPA provide all instruction

Stepping Stone Performing Arts boasts an array of industry professional tutors from the dance and theatre industry. We believe in offering the very best in professional training no matter the age or ability of the student Our tutors have years of teaching experience to guide, coach and develop skills and confidence SSPA Dance opens with 20 classes a week with additional classes and styles opening in the coming months. For details of all classes and to book, please visit www ssperformingarts co uk

Academic Enrichment

French Grammar Club

For: Years 9, 10

Date and Time: Thursday 12:30

Location: M12

Staff Member: Mr Couliou

The aim of the club is to revise French grammar and tenses in a fun way

French IGCSE Revision

For: Year 11

Date and Time: Monday 11:55 - 12:25 - until study leave

Location: M12

Staff Member: Mlle Hilary

Targeted revision sessions for Year 11 students

Linguistics Club

For: Years 10-13

Date and Time: Tuesday 12:30 - 13:00

Location: Room 15

Staff Member: Mrs Liebrecht and Mr Lonsdale

Have fun decoding many different languages from across the world

Chinese Revision

For: Years 7-13

Date and Time: Friday 12:25 - 12:55

Location: M11

Staff Member: Mrs Dong and Mrs Wang

If you want some help or if you want to go beyond, then come along to Chinese Revision. All are welcome!

Chinese Culture

For: Years 7-13

Date and Time: Tuesday 12:25 - 12:55

Location: M11

Staff Member: Dr Liu

Would you like to explore China and Chinese culture further? Please come to join us for films, games, dance, Taiji and a monthly informal reading session

Russian Club and Slavonic Society

For: Years 7-13

Date and Time: Wednesday 12:30

Location: Room M14

Staff Member: Student led supported by Mrs Solovyova

Learn about the Russian speaking world and Slavonic cultures. Each session will be dedicated to a particular aspect of the language and culture Take part in various discussions and debates on topics including current affairs; learn about different mentalities and find answers to questions about Eastern Europe and its languages. You will also learn the Cyrillic alphabet to speak to your friends in code and make friendship bracelets and new friends There is food!

Academic Enrichment

German Grammar Club

For: Year 11

Date and Time: Thursday 12:00 (until Study Leave)

Location: M13

Staff Member: Mrs Liebrecht

Grammar revision drop in.

German Reading Club

For: Years 9, 10

Date and Time: Thursday 12:00 (starting after Y11 Study Leave)

Location: M13

Staff Member: Mrs Liebrecht

Come along to read short stories in German We can choose from a selection; last year we read “das doppelte Lottchen” by Erich Kästner, among other things.

German Club

For: Year 7

Date and Time: Friday 12:30 - 13:00

Location: Room M13

Staff Member: Student led supported by Mrs Liebrecht

With a wealth of board games and card games to choose from, songs to sing and creative activities to try out, this is a club for anyone who wants to have fun and learn a new language in the process If you know nothing at all about German, but are curious and want to start learning it, or if you already speak it a little (or a lot!) and want an opportunity to speak it more, then do come along and join us

Modern Greek Club

For: Years 7-13

Date and Time: Friday 12:30 - 12:55

Location: Room 15

Staff Member: Dr Karapanagioti

This club is for students who want to learn to speak, read and write in Modern Greek, study Modern Greek history, literature and culture and observe the major similarities/differences between Ancient and Modern Greek language. Some traditional Greek dancing may be taught too, if students are interested!

Biology Drop-in

For: Years 9-12

Date and Time: Monday 12:25

Location: Bi1

Staff Member: Mrs Whittington

Biology drop-in is for students in Year 9 to Year 12 Please ensure you come to the session with a specific question or piece of work that you would like support with

Physics Drop-in

For: Years 9-12

Date and Time: Friday 11:50 - 12:20

Location: Ph2

Staff Member: Ms Siddiqi

Come along if you would like help on homework, to go through a topic you missed or don't understand well, or if you would like to develop your grasp of a topic even further All welcome but please email Ms Siddiqi in advance if you will be attending a session

Physics A Level Support

For: Year 13

Date and Time: Tuesday 12:25 - 12:55

Location: Ph1

Staff Member: Mrs Rhodes

This year, the lunchtime drop in for Y13 will involve structured lessons and opportunities to work through questions on specific topics with Mrs Rhodes All Y13 are welcome, but we may well ask some individuals to attend on a weekly basis

Maths Support

For: Years 7-13

Date and Time: Monday 11:50 - 12:20

Location: Room 14

Staff Member: Dr Stacey

Maths support is for anyone who needs a little help with their mathematics It's a drop-in session, just come along when you have some mathematics that you need help with.

After School Maths Club

For: Years 7-13

Date and Time: Wednesday 16:00 - 17:00

Location: Lecture Theatre

Staff Member: Dr Stacey

This is for students of all year groups and is a place for you to encounter Mathematics in a different way to in the classroom That may be Mathematics you won't meet in the classroom, or familiar Mathematics but looked at in a different way There are games, puzzles, talks, competitions, films, and much, much more.

Academic Enrichment

KS3 Science Drop in

For: Years 7 and 8

Date and Time: Friday 10:35 - 10:50

Location: Bi1

Staff Member: Ms Latham

KS3 Science drop-in is for students in Year 7 and Year 8 Please come to the session to ask questions or seek additional support with your KS3 Science classwork or homework

Introduction to Python

For: Years 8-10

Date and Time: See Daily Digest for details

Location: See Daily Digest for details

Staff Member: Mr Abrams

This is a series of activities which will bring your Python skills up to a higher level. Particularly suited for students starting GCSE who either were not in Y9, have had little programming experience, or would like a refresher of Y9 programming before starting Y10 programming Learn how to: tackle gradually more challenging coding tasks to go further; code correct Python syntax which executes without errors; solve problems by using the correct logic; make your code well-organised and easy to understand as your projects get bigger and more complex Mr Abrams will be on hand for one-to-one support as required

Python 101

For: Years 9 and 10 by invitation

Date and Time: Friday 12:25

Location: To be advised

Staff Member: Mr Abrams

This club is for those students who need a catch up on Python It is suitable especially for those starting Year 10 Computer Science who are new to Python or who did not take Computer Science in Year 9

Engineering Club

For: Years 7-13 (maximum 12 students)

Date and Time: Thursday 12:30 - 13:00

Location: Ph1

Staff Member: Ms Barbour

Have you ever wanted to build something? Work with power tools, but never been allowed? Design and make something to solve a problem? Now is your chance! Last year, we made amazing go karts, this year, it's up to you - come along to the first meeting and we can discuss what this year's big build challenge will be!

General Knowledge Quiz Club

For: Years 7-13

Date and Time: Friday 12:30

Location: Room 21

Staff Member: Mr Abbott and Mrs Townend

Here's your starter for ten... which club is on a Friday 12.30 in Room 21? General Knowledge Quiz Club! All are welcome; we have fun answering quiz questions and enter a national competition with matches against other schools

Detective Club

For: Years 7-9

Date and Time: Thursday 12:20 - 12:50

Location: Library

Staff Member: Ms McMorrow

Solve fictional crimes and mysteries as a team of detectives, by analysing all the evidence and working together

Pick your Own Book Club

For: Years 7-10

Date and Time: Wednesday 12:20

Location: Library

Staff Member: Ms McMorrow

Each month we’ll pick a theme – like Ghosts, Space, War, Comedy – and everyone can choose their own book to read on this theme, and chat about it Plus we can write book reviews to share, watch author events online, all kinds of book-related fun and games! This term we will be shadowing the Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing 2024

Creative Writing Club

For: Years 7-10

Date and Time: Monday 12:20 - 12:50

Location: Library

Staff Member: Ms McMorrow

Practise your creative writing skills and share your work with others We’ll do writing activities, storytelling games and write for fun.

After School Creative Writing Club

For: Years 7-13

Date and Time: Monday 16:30

Location: Library

Staff Member: Ms McMorrow

Practise your creative writing skills and share your work with others We’ll do writing activities, storytelling games and write for fun An after school club for all year groups

Academic Enrichment

Junior Politics Club

For: Years 7-9

Date and Time: See Daily Digest for details

Location: Wollstonecraft

Staff Member: Student led supported by Ms Edsall

Are you interested in politics? This club explores different political ideas using a range of fun activities

Preparing for Clinical Professions

For: Year 12

Date and Time: Tuesday 12:30

Location: Wollstonecraft/Careers Office

Staff Member: Mrs Heath

This is a forum where those seeking a career in medicine, dentistry, vet med or a profession allied to medicine discuss issues in the news and prepare for applications to these vocational courses We provide advice and support with work experience, volunteering, UCAT and BMAT preparation, UCAS applications and interviews.

nomics Club

For: Years 9, 10

Date and Time: Friday 11:50 - 12:30

Location: Wollstonecraft

Staff Member: Student led supported by Mr Gallacher

citing Economics club will give students in years 9 and 10 ance to debate topical issues, participate in Economics and activities and follow the stock market.

EPQ Lessons

For: Year 12

Date and Time: Monday 12:10 - 13:00

Location: Lovelace

Staff Member: Dr Karapanagioti

Are you in year 12? You are then required to complete the Warnock Extended Research Project. To do so, you can either opt for the OHS extended research project (ERP) or prepare for the official AQA Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) If you choose to prepare for the EPQ, completing the taught element for the course is an official requirement EPQ teaching will take place on Mondays, during lunchtime and attendance is compulsory for EPQ students. ERP students are welcome to attend if they wish!

REACH

For: Aspiring Oxbridge Candidates in Y12

Date and Time: Friday 12:20

Location: Auditorium/Careers Office

Staff Member: Mrs Heath

Oxford and Cambridge are two of the world's top universities and entry to them is fiercely competitive These sessions are intended to help you understand the application process, encourage supra-curricular reading, discussion and research, and provide you with ongoing support.

Life Lunches - Speakers Club

For: Years 7-13

Date and Time: See Daily Digest for Details

Location: Careers Office

Staff Member: Mrs Heath

This club gives our students the platform to invite and host both academic and careers related speakers on topics that are relevant to them An excellent leadership opportunity for Year 12s, but an equally important opportunity for lower years to bring inspiration for aspiration to the school and strive to nurture curiosity beyond the curriculum

OHS Inspires Masterclasses

For: Years 10-13

Date and Time: See Daily Digest for Details

Location: See Daily Digest for Details

Staff Member: OHS Inspires Mentors

An exciting series of masterclasses will be taking place throughout the year designed to give you an insight into a range of areas beyond GCSE and A level. Each half-term will have a different programme to choose from and each masterclass will run for 4 or 5 weeks at lunchtimes Masterclasses will help you to develop deeper understanding and enjoy academic challenge Masterclasses planned include History of Art, (Re)Writing Women in History and medieval European Literature. Come and be inspired!

Philosophy

For: Years 7-9

Date and Time: Thursday 12:30 - 13:00

Location: 21

Staff Member: Student led supported by Dr Willis

A club about questioning and exploring different perspectives of an argument, and thinking critically about abstract concepts as well as real life applications We will focus on epistemology and metaphysics of the mind Not sure if you’ll like it? Come join and find out through discussions! We offer biscuits and sweets

etry Club

For: Years 7-13

Date and Time: Wednesday 11:55 - 12:30

Location: Chidley

Staff Member: Student led supported by Mrs Soar and Mrs Phipps

to Chidley in the ABB at first lunch on Wednesdays to join Club! We will start off with some discussion and contextg sessions before writing and (optionally) sharing our own bookworms, rappers, journalists, public speakers, ellers and wordsmiths all warmly invited

Sport and Well-being

Date and Time: Monday 12:25 - 13:00

Staff Member: Mrs Tonks, Miss Hawtin

skills, games, and lots of uses on developing players There will be opportunities es too All abilities welcome!

Tennis

For: Years 7, 8

Date and Time: Tuesday 16:00 - 17:30

Location: Tennis Courts

Staff Member: Mrs Tonks, Miss Thompson, Miss Hawtin

Tennis club involves learning skills, games, and lots of match play practice, and focuses on developing players whilst having fun playing tennis. There will be opportunities to be selected for tennis fixtures too All abilities welcome!

Tennis

For: Years 8, 9

Date and Time: Friday 12:25 - 13:00

Location: Tennis Courts

Staff Member: Miss Hawtin, Miss Stevens

Tennis club involves learning skills, games, and lots of match play practice, and focuses on developing players whilst having fun playing tennis There will be opportunities to be selected for tennis fixtures too All abilities welcome!

Sport and Well-being

Tennis

For: Years 10-13

Date and Time: Friday 12:25 - 13:00

Location: Tennis Courts

Staff Member: Mis Stevens, Miss Hawtin

Tennis club involves learning skills, games, and lots of match play practice, and focuses on developing players whilst having fun playing tennis There will be opportunities to be selected for tennis fixtures too All abilities welcome!

Tennis Squad

For: Years 7-10 by invitation

Date and Time: Wednesday 11:50 - 12:25

Location: Tennis Courts

Staff Member: Mrs Tonks, Miss Thompson

nd match practice for students who have been selected y in the LTA tennis league Division 1 and 2 fixtures Mrs will invite you to attend!

Netball - County Tournament Training

For: Year 7, 8, 10

Date and Time: Thursday 11:50 - 12:25 until 10th May

Location: Netball Courts

Staff Member: Miss Hawtin, Miss Thompson, Miss Stevens

Sport and Well-being

Rounders

For: Year 7-9

Date and Time: Thursday 12:25 - 13:00

Location: Field

Staff Member: Miss McGonigle, Miss Clark, Miss Stevens

Rounders club is all about having fun and playing matches in the sunshine! All abilities are welcome, from the experienced rounders players to beginners!

Rounders

For: Years 10-13

Date and Time: Tuesday 11:50 - 12:25

Location: Field

Staff Member: PE staff

Rounders club is all about having fun and playing matches in the sunshine! All abilities are welcome, from the experienced rounders players to beginners!

Athletics

For: Years 7-13

Date and Time: Monday 16:00 - 17:30, Tuesday 11:5012:25

Location: Field

Staff Member: PE staff

Focusing on all aspects of athletics - throwing, jumping and running - this club will help develop individuals and provide them with the opportunity to compete in track and field events over the Summer term

Sport and Well-being

Cricket

For: Years 7-9

Date and Time: Wednesday 12:25 - 13:00

Location: Field

Staff Member: Mr Ferley, Miss McGonigle, Miss Clark

Cricket Club involves learning skills, games and lots of match play practice, and focuses on developing players whilst having fun playing cricket. There will be opportunities to be selected for cricket fixtures too All abilities are welcome!

Cricket

For: Years 8-10

Date and Time: Monday 12:25 - 13:00

Location: Field

Staff Member: Mr Ferley, Miss Clark

Cricket Club involves learning skills, games and lots of match play practice, and focuses on developing players whilst having fun playing cricket. There will be opportunities to be selected for cricket fixtures too All abilities are welcome!

Cricket

For: Years 7-13

Date and Time: Thursday 16:00 - 17:30

Location: Field

Staff Member: Mr Ferley, Miss McGonigle, Miss Clark, Miss Clarke

Cricket Club involves learning skills, games and lots of match play practice, and focuses on developing players whilst having fun playing cricket There will be opportunities to be selected for cricket fixtures too All abilities are welcome!

Sport and Well-being

Cricket Nets

For: Years 7-13

Date and Time: Monday 16:00 - 17:30

Location: Field

Staff Member: Mr Ferley, Miss Clarke

An opportunity to practise batting

Date and Time: Monday 11:50 - 12:25

Location: Field

Staff Member: Miss Clark, Miss Kuyken

h practice for U12, U13 and U14 football teams mpeting in Cup competitions during the summer

Rugby

For: Years 7-13

Date and Time: Thursday 12:25 - 13:00

Location: Field

Staff Member: Mr Ferley, Miss Clarke

For the budding rugby players at OHS, this club will teach you to play both tag and contact rugby All abilities are welcome, from beginners to experienced We will be learning new skills, practising game-based scenarios and playing lots of games!

Sport and Well-being

High Performance Strength and Conditioning

For: Years 7-13 by invitation

Date and Time: Wednesday 7:30 - 8:30

Location: Gym/Weights Room

Staff Member: Miss Stevens, Miss Hawtin

Structured strength and conditioning sessions for our High Performance Athletes, as part of the High Performance Athlete Programme, aiming to support their sporting performance and training. By invitation only.

Table Tennis

For: Years 7-13

Date and Time: Friday 07:45

Location: Sports Hall

Staff Member: Mrs Sladden

Learn new skills and play lots of matches at our brand new Table Tennis Club! All abilities welcome.

Dance Club

For: Years 7-9

Date and Time: Friday 16:00 - 17:30

Location: Sports Hall/Auditorium

Staff Member: Miss Stevens and Mr Lewin

For Year 7-9 students who love dance and are interested in taking part in next year’s Dance Show

Sport and Well-being

or Dance Company

For: Years 7-9 by invitation/audition

Date and Time: Wednesday 12:25 - 13:00

Location: Sports Hall

Staff Member: Miss Stevens

9 students who love dance and are interested in taking next year’s Dance Show

or Dance Company

For: Years 10-13 by invitation/audition

Date and Time: Tuesday 11:50 - 12:25

Location: Auditorium

Staff Member: Miss Stevens

0-13 students who love dance and are interested in art in next year’s Dance Show

Dance Club

For: Years 10-13

Date and Time: Thursday 16:00 - 17:30

Location: Auditorium

Staff Member: Mr Lewin

For Y10-13 students who love dance and are interested in taking part in next year’s Dance Show

Kickboxing

For: Years 7-13

Date and Time: Tuesday 12:25 - 13:00

Location: Sports Hall

Staff Member: Student led supported by Miss McGonigle

Kickboxing club is for all ages with any abilities We will be teaching the basics of kickboxing in a safe and fun way Come along if you want to learn how to do anything from a jab to a scissor axe kick! We will be meeting just inside the sports block on Tuesdays

Equestrian Club

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

Equestrian Club is a team of students from Oxford High that ride outside of school and are keen to compete for the school at riding competitions There are a number of competitions that happen throughout the year that include the riding disciplines of dressage, show jumping and cross country

Board Games Club

For: Years 7-13

Date and Time: Wednesday 11:55 - 12:25

Location: Room 14

Staff Member: Student led supported by Ms Hughes

Are you a Thirsty Meeple's regular? Do you and your family enjoy board and card games? Then this is the club for you! Drop in and join other students in a game or two (from a selection of chess, Operation, Cluedo, Backgammon, Connect 4, Mastermind, Twister etc )

D&D Club

For: By invitation

Date and Time: Wednesday 12:00 - 12:55 (until half term)

Location: Bell

Staff Member: Mr Waterfield

A chaotic adventure begins in the great city of Arganthazhan

Taylor Swift Club

For: Years 7-13

Date and Time: See Daily Digest - once every half term

Location: See Daily Digest for details

Staff Member: Ms Hattenkofer

In this club, we'll explore Taylor Swift's iconic discography, dissecting the meaning behind her powerful lyrics Engage in lively discussions, analyse her most famous songs, and unravel the stories they tell

Leadership and Volunteering

Duke of Edinburgh's Award Drop-in

For: Year 9 and up who are doing DofE

Date and Time: Thursday 12:30 - 12:50

Location: Sc2

Staff Member: Mr Sobey

A support session open to all students by appointment (let Mr Sobey know by 8:30am on Thursday mornings for that week) currently undertaking a DofE Award This is for you to come to for advice regarding their DofE Awards and to facilitate the completion of the different sections Help can be given in assisting with DofE if there are any problems

The Sunflower

For: Years 12 and 13

Date and Time: Wednesday 11:50 - 12:20

Location: Hypatia

Staff Member: Student led supported by Ms Girling

The student led broadsheet - come along and write articles and put together a monthly newspaper

Crossfire

For: Years 7-13

Date and Time: Wednesday 12:25

Location: Room 14

Staff Member: Miss Berry

Crossfire is for all whether you believe in God or not We aim to look to see what the Bible says about a range of topics and welcome discussion.

Community and Action

Biodiversity Club

For: Years 7-9

Date and Time: Thursday 11:50 - 12:20

Location: Meet by greenhouse behind outside dining area

Staff Member: Dr Chorley and Mrs Westwood

Calling all budding naturalists, gardeners and Eco Champions!

Increasing biodiversity in the school grounds is a central part of our mission to become a Zero Carbon school by 2030 Spend time outdoors with us at lunchtime (weather permitting), gardening, building bug hotels, creating wildlife habitats and helping us to bring as much wildlife into the school grounds as possible.

Eco Committee

For: Years 7-13

Date and Time: Monday 12:25 - 12:55

Location: Room 14

Staff Member: Student led supported by Dr Chorley

The Eco Committee is led by the Green Prefects and welcomes new members from any year group. It is responsible for promoting sustainability at OHS and in the wider community and will hopefully begin to lead the school towards gaining official Eco-Schools status The Eco Committee will also report twice a term to the OHS Sustainability Steering Committee This will be an invaluable opportunity for students to gain leadership skills and make a tangible contribution to the fight against climate change

Climate Justice and Social Action Group

For: Years 7-13

Date and Time: Friday 12:25

Location: Room 14

Staff Member: Student led supported by Dr Kewell

Come to our club to take wider social action on the climate crisis- we will write letters to and meet with MPs, organise public protests and campaigns, invite speakers, do fundraisers, utilise social media to connect and inform, and much more! It is accessible, open-minded, and student-led, and hopefully I’ll be able to organise snacks, so please check it out!

Casual Debate

For: Years 7-13

Date and Time: Tuesday 12:25

Location: Lecture Theatre

Staff Member: Ms Hattenkofer

Debate Club gives you a chance to discuss the issues that matter to you, whilst honing your debating skills. We will be playing debate games and take part in casual debates If you would like to take part in competitions, go to “Competitions Debate”

Competitions Debate

For: Years 7-13

Date and Time: Wednesday 12:25

Location: Lecture Theatre

Staff Member: Ms Hattenkofer

Debate Club gives you a chance to discuss the issues that matter to you, whilst honing your debating skills, taking part in external competitions and making new friends You'll learn about different types of debating, including parliamentary debates, and really find your voice! Not only does this look great on a CV, there is an amazing university debate circuit which this club prepares you for Come along!

Go Apiary (Bee Club)

For: Years 7-13

Date and Time: Monday Lunch

Location: Meet in Bi2 (If not there, come to Bee Hut)

Staff Member: Mrs Westwood and Mr Hawkins

We learn all the skills and techniques for beekeeping, including hive inspection and disease management Once or twice a year we extract the honey and make beeswax candles.

Community and Action

Head's Open Door

For: Years 7-13

Date and Time: Thursday 12:30 - 13:00

Location: Head's Office

Staff Member: Mrs Gardiner Legge

An opportunity for any student to pop in and chat to the Head, Mrs Gardiner Legge She's excited to have lots of interesting conversations with you!

LGBTQ+ CLub

For: Years 7-13

Date and Time: Tuesday 12:15 - 12:45

Location: M4

Staff Member: Student led supported by Miss PallasBrown

Everyone is welcome to discuss anything related to LGBTQ+ issues in a supportive atmosphere

Interfaith Club

For: Years 7-13

Date and Time: Tuesday 12:20

Location: Room 24

Staff Member: Student led supported by Dr Willis

Interfaith club brings together religious and non religious people from the school to share their cultures and experiences, as well as learning about others It’s a great way to meet people with similar experiences and interests Interfaith club can also be a place to support you in sharing your experience of being religious in school, and for us to discuss the place of religion within our school and wider community. There will be cake!

Amnesty International

For: Years 7-13

Date and Time: Tuesday 12:25 - 12:55

Location: Hypatia, ABB

Staff Member: Student led supported by Mlle Hilary

The Amnesty International Society is a lunchtime club where you get to explore all the different ranges of things that Amnesty International does to make the world a better place We write letters to the government, organise fundraisers in school and protest to make a change. We hope to make a small difference in the world because every little counts and we strive to help Amnesty complete their goal Snacks and chocolate are available

Litter Picking Club

For: Years 7-13

Date and Time: Wednesday 12:20 - 13:00

Location: Meet by Sunflowers

Staff Member: Ms Sheppard

Meet with a group of students from year 7 to year 12 to help our local community and the environment by collecting litter while having a walk in the local area

Model United Nations

For: Years 10-12

Date and Time: Friday 11:50 - 12:25

Location: IT1

Staff Member: Student led supported by Ms Girling

Model UN is an extremely worthwhile extracurricular to take part in, especially if you are interested in politics, diplomacy, law or international relations It also helps develop public speaking, teamwork, leadership and problem-solving skills whilst critically engaging with current affairs. Our sessions are beginnerfriendly, and each week we’ll cover the information needed to be a successful model UN delegate If there’s enough interest, we’ll also start looking at entering competitions later in the school year We will post session materials on the Google classroom (code: au65yrk).

Model United Nations

For: Years 7-9

Date and Time: Friday 12:30 - 13:00

Location: IT1

Staff Member: Student led supported by Ms Girling

Year 9 MUN club is run by Year 9s and is open to Years 8 and 7 as well! (and Year 10 if the time suits you better than the Year 12 run MUN club) We are looking at the working of the United Nations and the difficult issues it is grappling with Come and practise your debating skills while finding out how the world works

Feminist Society

For: Years 9-13

Date and Time: Thursday 12:25 - 12:55

Location: E4

Staff Member: Student led supported by Ms Hattenkofer

A group focusing on discussions around feminist issues. We plan to look at essays and short texts from an inclusive lens and a diverse range of perspectives Come along if you're interested in broadening your understanding and meeting new people