Extra Curricular (2024)

Your Guide to Extra-Curricular Activities 2024-2025 Edition

Mrs Weller Activities Coordinator

“It is not possible for you to know whether you enjoy something until you try it for the first time, so get involved!”

Extra Curricular at Prince Henry’s Here at Prince Henry’s, we value the learning you experience through extracurricular activities. We are proud of the extensive range of clubs on offer both at lunchtimes and after school and aim to provide something that will meet the needs and interests of all students. You may not be aware that we offer over 35 different clubs throughout the week that you can get involved in, from Badminton Club to STEM club to Retro Gaming Club, there really is something for everyone.

Our extra-curricular activities allow students to excel in areas such as Sport, Music, Science, Art, Drama and many more. We believe they give you the confidence to interact with others, extend your social networks beyond existing friendship groups, and provide you with new skills and abilities. We want you to pursue your passions, raise your aspirations and develop your skills while immersing yourselves in the wider school community of Prince Henry’s High School.

We have created an online information booklet including what clubs are on, when they are on, who they are for and a brief description of what you can expect if you come along. You can find this information under the extra-curricular tab on the website. If you are still unsure of where to find this information, please ask your tutor!

Mrs Weller Activities Coordinator

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Monday Week 1 & 2 Lunch Time

Year 9

SPORT & GAMES BADMINTON CLUB PE Department - Sports Hall Badminton club is for all abilities of students and provides varying levels of competition, whether you are looking for a fun, non-competitive environment or to play matches against other students. There will also be opportunities for students to represent the school by taking part in local competitions throughout the year.

RUGBY TRAINING

Monday Week 1 & 2 AS

Year 9/10/11/12/13

Monday Week 1 & 2 AS

Boys’ PE Department - Field Rugby club is for all students, whether you are wanting to improve your skills or just to try something new.

Sessions will involve drills and a chance to apply them to game situations. Students will also have the opportunity to represent the school by competing in fixtures against other schools on Tuesdays and Thursdays for year 9, 10 and 11 pupils and Wednesdays for Sixth Form students.

FOOTBALL TRAINING Girls’ PE Department - Astro Football club is for all students, whether you are wanting to improve your skills or just to try something new.

Sessions will involve drills and a chance to apply them to game situations. Students will also have the opportunity to represent the school by competing in fixtures against other schools on Tuesdays and Thursdays for year 9, 10 and 11 students and Wednesdays for sixth form students.

Year 9

BOYS’ FITNESS CLUB

Tuesday Week 1 & 2 Lunch Time

Fitness club gives students the opportunity to take full advantage of the school’s brand new fitness suite.

Whether students are looking at improving their cardio-vascular endurance, strength or overall fitness, we have the essential equipment to do so. From running machines, cross trainers, bikes and rowers to squat racks, resistance machines and free weights, students can design their own workout or ask for guidance from a member of staff.

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PE Department - Fitness Suite

HOCKEY TRAINING

Thursday Week 1 & 2 Lunch Time

Year 10/11/12/13

Wednesday Week 1 & 2 AS

Girls’ PE Department - Astro Hockey club is for all students, whether you are wanting to improve your skills or just to try something new.

Sessions will involve drills and a chance to apply them to game situations. students will also have the opportunity to represent the school by competing in fixtures against other schools on Tuesdays and Thursdays for year 9, 10 and 11 students and Wednesdays for sixth form students.

BOYS’ FITNESS CLUB PE Department - Fitness Suite Fitness club gives students the opportunity to take full advantage of the school’s brand new fitness suite.

Whether students are looking at improving their cardio-vascular endurance, strength or overall fitness, we have the essential equipment to do so. From running machines, cross trainers, bikes and rowers to squat racks, resistance machines and free weights, students can design their own workout or ask for guidance from a member of staff.

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SPORT & GAMES CRICKET NETS

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Thursday Week 1 & 2 AS

Mr Ridings and Mr Pigott - Sports Hall Cricket Training Thursday after school. Net lanes and bowling machines available to sharpen up your cricket skills for the season ahead. All years welcome and any ability. Come have fun playing cricket

GIRLS’ FITNESS CLUB

Year 10/11

Thursday Week 1 & 2 AS

Girls’ PE Department - Fitness Suite Fitness club gives students the opportunity to take full advantage of the school’s brand new fitness suite.

Whether students are looking at improving their cardio-vascular endurance, strength or overall fitness, we have the essential equipment to do so. From running machines, cross trainers, bikes and rowers to squat racks, resistance machines and free weights, pupils can design their own workout or ask for guidance from a member of staff.

BADMINTON CLUB

Friday Week 1 & 2 Lunch Time

PE Department - Sports Hall Badminton club is for all abilities of students and provides varying levels of competition, whether you are looking for a fun, non-competitive environment or to play matches against other students. There will also be opportunities for students to represent the school by taking part in local competitions throughout the year.

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MUSIC & DRAMA PHHS STRING GROUP

Invitation only

Monday Week 1 & 2 Lunch Time

Mrs Dolby - M1 Mrs Dolby, the School’s Violin teacher, leads this group in M1 at lunchtime. All players of Violin, Viola and Cello are welcome.

BIG BAND

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Monday Week 1 & 2 AS

Mr Bullas and Mr Fisher - M1 This Jazz ensemble is formed with invited musicians, typically Trumpets, Trombones and Saxophones along with Drums, Guitar, Piano and Bass Guitar. Led by Mr Bullas and Mr Fisher in M1 from 3:45-4:45pm, many styles of music are covered, including Swing, Pop, Funk and Latin American.

PHHS CLARINET ENSEMBLE

Tuesday Week 1 & 2 Lunch Time

Mrs Hughes - P6 Held at lunchtime in M1, this group is for Clarinet players of any ability and is led by the School’s Clarinet teacher Mrs Hughes.

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PHHS BRASS ENSEMBLE

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Tuesday Week 1 & 2 Lunch Time

Mr Hattersley - M1 This group is a specific music group for all students that play a brass instrument, it doesn’t matter whether you have music lessons in school or out or not even have a formal tuition.

PHHS WIND BAND

Wednesday Week 1 & 2 Lunch Time

GCSE, A-level and singing students

Tuesday Week 1 & 2 AS

Mr Bullas and Mr Fisher - M1 This ensemble is for any Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Brass players and Drummers. Those who play piano are also welcome to help in the percussion section. The music ranges from well-known Pop, Musicals and Film soundtracks. Players of any standard are welcome.

PHHS MASSED VOICES (AUTUMN TERM) Mr Bullas, Mr Fisher and Mr Watkins - M1 All who take Music for GCSE and A Level, along with those who have singing lessons in School are expected to take part in this mixed voice choir. Songs are rehearsed in preparation for the annual School Christmas Concert. Rehearsal is led by Mr Bullas, Mr Fisher and Mr Watkins at lunchtime in M1.

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MUSIC & DRAMA SCHOOL SHOW BAND REHEARSAL

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Wednesday Week 1 & 2 AS

Mr Bullas - M2 This group is an auditioned group which play the music for the school show -all students will be invited to play in this group.

SCHOOL SHOW CHORUS REHEARSAL

Thursday Week 1 & 2 Lunch Time

Lower voices

Wednesday Week 1 & 2 AS

Mr Fisher and Mr Watkins - M1 This group is an auditioned group which sing the music for the school show -all students will be invited and would have auditioned to perform in this group.

PHHS BARBERSHOP (SINGING GROUP FOR LOWER VOICES) Mr Painter and Mr Bullas - M2 This traditional style of unaccompanied singing is for anyone with a Tenor or Bass voice. Led by Mr Painter in M2 at lunchtime, the group sings a variety of music from well-known Barbershop repertoire to more modern day song arrangements.

Upper voices Thursday Week 1 & 2 Lunch Time Invitation

PHHS BARBETTES (SINGING GROUP FOR UPPER VOICES) Mr Fisher and Mr Watkins - M1 For those with a Soprano or Alto voice, the group sings a wide variety of styles of music and is led by Mr Fisher and Mr Watkins in the M1 at lunchtime.

PHHS SINGERS

Tuesday Week 1 Lunch Time

Year 9 and 10

Thursday Week 1 & 2 AS

Mr Painter and Mr Watkins - M1 This is a mixed voice choir for invited singers. Led by Mr Painter and Mr Watkins from 3:45-4:45 in the M1, the group sings a wide variety of sacred and Secular choral music.

DRAMA CLUB Mrs Cook - Studio Drama Club is great for encouraging you to work as a team player and promoting confidence. We look at play scripts, do improvisations and play lots of drama games. It is good fun and allows you to not only make new friends, but also to learn the key skills in drama and build upon them each term.

All Monday Week 1 & 2 Lunch Time All

LRC TRANQUIL TUESDAYS Mrs Loverock, Mrs Adams and Mrs Gardiner LRC Explore a different fiction genre each week from Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery and more. All year groups are invited to join in with the daily lunchtime groups in the LRC. No need to sign up in advance, just register on arrival. Please eat lunch before you come as no food or drinks are allowed in the LRC. These activities aim to provide literacy fun and offer some quiet time away from the hustle and bustle of the playground and the cafeteria.

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Mrs Loverock, Mrs Adams and Mrs Gardiner LRC Relax with mindfulness activities including colouring and crafts as well as reading from our Shelf Help collection on mental health and physical wellbeing. All year groups are invited to join in with the daily lunchtime groups in the LRC. No need to sign up in advance, just register on arrival. Please eat lunch before you come as no food or drinks are allowed in the LRC. These activities aim to provide literacy fun and offer some quiet time away from the hustle and bustle of the playground and the cafeteria.

WEDNESDAY LRC BOOK CLUB

Wednesday Week 1 & 2 Lunch Time

LRC MELLOW MONDAY

Tuesday Week 1 & 2 Lunch Time

LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRE

Mrs Loverock & Mrs Lee - LRC Discover new books and be the first to read and review the latest arrivals that come into the LRC. All year groups are invited to join in with the daily lunchtime groups in the LRC. No need to sign up in advance, just register on arrival. Please eat lunch before you come as no food or drinks are allowed in the LRC. These activities aim to provide literacy fun and offer some quiet time away from the hustle and bustle of the playground and the cafeteria.

All Thursday Week 1 & 2 Lunch Time

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LRC BOOKFLIX! Mrs Loverock, Mrs Adams and Mrs Gardiner LRC Watch a film adaptation of a classic or contemporary book at lunchtime screenings, starting with ‘The Great Gatsby’ for this Autumn half term. All year groups are invited to join in with the daily lunchtime groups in the LRC. No need to sign up in advance, just register on arrival. Please eat lunch before you come as no food or drinks are allowed in the LRC. These activities aim to provide literacy fun and offer some quiet time away from the hustle and bustle of the playground and the cafeteria.

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Year Group

Friday Week 1 & 2 Lunch Time

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Gems For You:

LRC WORD GAMES CLUB Mrs Loverock, Mrs Adams and Mrs Gardiner LRC Play board games such as Scrabble and Boggle to develop literacy skills – and have fun! All year groups are invited to join in with the daily lunchtime groups in the LRC. No need to sign up in advance, just register on arrival. Please eat lunch before you come as no food or drinks are allowed in the LRC. These activities aim to provide literacy fun and offer some quiet time away from the hustle and bustle of the playground and the cafeteria.

Year 11

FUN ACTIVITIES GCSE ART CLUB

All

Tuesday Week 1 & 2 Lunch Time

Mrs Salter-Coombe - D9 GCSE Art club is for GCSE students to work on their projects after school on a Tuesday and Wednesday each week in D9.

RETRO GAMING CLUB

All

Come along to B8 to play computer games. We have a number of retro games consoles for you to use as well as being able to play games from the world wide web. Tuesday & Thursday lunchtimes. Open to all year groups. No food or drink is allowed in the IT rooms, so students should eat before coming to the club (or at break time).

NUMBER PUZZLE CLUB

Wednesday Week 1 & 2 Lunch Time

Tuesday Week 1 & 2 Lunch Time

IT Department - B8

Mr Heafield - A5 Do you like puzzles? If so this club is for you! Come along to A5 on a Wednesday lunchtime and develop your logic and problem solving skills in a relaxed and welcoming environment. A variety of puzzles will be available for you to work through at your own pace.

Year 11 Wednesday Week 1 & 2 Lunch Time Sixth Form

GCSE ART CLUB Mrs Salter-Coombe - D9 GCSE Art club is for GCSE students to work on their projects after school on a Tuesday and Wednesday each week in D9.

VEX ROBOTICS CLUB

Thursday Week 1 & 2 AS

ART CLUB

Thursday Week 1 & 2 Lunch Time

Vex Robotics challenges students to design, build and programme a robot to compete in a different challenge each year. Thursday afterschool 15:35-17:00.

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Miss Park and Mr Pethybridge - D2

Mrs Aitken - D7 Art club is directed by the students who attend.

Students select the themes, materials and ideas they want to explore and Mrs Aitken is available to provide support and given help and advice

RETRO GAMING CLUB

Thursday Week 1 & 2 Lunch Time

IT Department - B8 Come along to B8 to play computer games. We have a number of retro games consoles for you to use as well as being able to play games from the world wide web. Tuesday & Thursday lunchtimes. Open to all year groups. No food or drink is allowed in the IT rooms, so students should eat before coming to the club (or at break time).

Year 9

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FUN ACTIVITIES

STEM CLUB

Friday Week 1 & 2 Lunch Time

Years 9/10/11

Thursday Week 1 & 2 Lunch Time

Ms Martin and Miss Davis - S5 Design, build, decorate and programme a fairground carousel with Mrs Martin and Miss Davis on a Thursday lunch time. Come with friends or on your own, join a team and learn many new skills.

CHESS/BOARD GAME CLUB Mr Dingley and Mr Bornoff - P6 Chess grandmaster? Want to improve your game? Never played before? The club is open to year groups 9-11 and the community is always growing and we often compete in tournaments and other competitions.

Year 9 Friday Week 1 & 2 Lunch Time Sixth Form

CYBER SECURITY CHALLENGE CLUB Mr George - B8 Join us on an epic adventure in cyber city. Explorers – we need your help! Save the city to become an Honorary Cyber Squad Member. Free, fun gamified learning experience. Learn the skills you need to make our world a safer place to live in. Collect badges while you complete exciting challenges and games. The Cyber Squad are here to help you along the way.

SUSTAINABILITY CLUB

Monday Week 2 Lunch Time

Invitation only

Thursday Week 1 AS

Miss Smedley - D4 At sustainability club we are making small changes around the school in the hope of being as green as possible. Activities include, planting herbs and vegetables, planting a large number of trees and upcycling to make our own plant pots.

HOT CHOCOLATE AND UNO CLUB Mrs Rozga - H1 The Uno Club is all about giving students a safe space at lunchtime where they can play Uno and have something to eat with a group of students with similar interests.

Year 11

FUN ACTIVITIES DT COURSEWORK CLUB

Monday Week 1 & 2 AS

PHHS INTERACT – CHARITY & COMMUNITY

Wednesday Week 1 & 2 Lunch Time

Year 9

Tuesday Week 1 & 2 Lunch Time

The D&T department offer after school catch-up sessions to all their Year 11s who would like the opportunity to complete or improve their examined NEA work in a quiet and focused environment. This includes both their portfolio and practical work. These sessions will normally run every Monday after school, from 3.35 to - 4.30 pm in D1 and D11, depending on the task being carried out. A member of the Design & Technology department will be present at all sessions to give assistance and advice, as and when necessary.

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Mr and Mrs Kelly - D1 and D11

Mrs Taylor and Mrs Fyles supported by students G12 Prince Henry’s is proud of its long tradition for fundraising and supporting a wide range of charitable organisations.

Interact is the main focus for this at Prince Henry’s.

Interact gives students an opportunity to participate in fun, meaningful projects, develop their leadership skills and initiative while meeting new friends and furthering international understanding. It is run by students and involves students across all year groups. Interact is sponsored by Evesham Rotary. See the Interact Page for more information, including news updates on the club’s activities.

MAGISTRATES MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION Mr Bornoff and Mrs Deakin - H4 You will have the opportunity to improve your life skills – such as critical thinking and public speaking – whilst also gaining an insight into how the legal justice system works.

The competition involves 12-14 year olds taking on the main roles found in a criminal trial – such as prosecutor and defendant. Our team will compete against opposing teams from other schools, in real courthouses, with the support of practising magistrates and legal advisors. The competition is the largest and longest-running of its kind, involving hundreds of schools and thousands of students each year.

Year 9/10/11 Thursday Week 2 Lunch Time Sixth Form

DEBATE CLUB Miss Woodman - P4 This club is for students to practise and develop their public speaking skills and how to defend their opinions while also helping developing their team work skills.

Students have the choice to choose topics which they find interesting.

SIXTH FORM DEBATING SOCIETY

Friday Week 1 & 2 Lunch Time

Year 10/11

Friday Week 2 Lunch Time

Sixth Form Debating Society On every fortnight (Friday W2) in A13. Students will have the opportunity to discuss and debate contemporary issues drawn from the worlds of politics, philosophy, science etc…

BIZ CLUB Mr Dick - B2 Bizclub is the place to be if you want to learn about investment and business planning. During the year we will have an investment game, as well as a series of other Business related games, as well as enterprise opportunities.

INTERNATIONAL TRIPS SKI TRIP TO THE ITALIAN ALPS

Year 10/11

Date: January 11th - January 18th 2025 The ski trip is offered to students in Years 10 and 11 and involves a week in the resort of La Thuile in the Italian Alps. Students have ski lessons morning and afternoon with apres ski activities and accommodation in a local hotel included.

BERLIN TRIP

Year 10

April 5th - 11th 2025 Students are given the chance to immerse themselves in one of the world’s most historic cities. Highlights include the Field of Stelae Holocaust Memorial, the Reichstag, and the Berlin Wall.

SPORTS TOUR

All Years

April 7th - 11th 2025 The PE department run a biannual Sports Tour and this year we’ll be heading to Holland to train and compete in football and netball. It runs from Monday 7th - Friday 11th of April and we’ll be travelling to and from Valkenburg by coach and ferry. Students will get to experience a new culture in beautiful surroundings, whilst being coached and playing against Dutch/Belgium/British opposition. This is a great opportunity to travel and play in the sports we enjoy, whilst fostering a real team spirit and sense of independence in all who take part.

BATTLEFIELDS TRIP

Year 9

July 15th - 17th 2025 Students get to explore one of the most emotionally affecting landscapes in Europe - the battlefields of the First World War. They have the opportunity to wander around the trenches at Vimy Ridge, visit the Lochnagar Crater, and go shopping in Arras.

MUSIC TOUR

All Years

July 11th - 18th 2025 The Music department takes around 40 music students from year 9 to year 13 along with school staff on a 7-day Music Tour to Bavaria, Germany, travelling by coach. We perform a full itinerary of concerts performing in various beautiful locations and famous buildings and undertake lots of activities throughout the Music tour planned by our tour company. As well as the opportunity to perform to potentially hundreds of people around the surrounding area, the students will visit many historical places of interest during the day.

MFL TRIP TO PARIS

Years 9/10

July 13th - 17th 2025 The Modern Foreign Languages students get to experience, immersing vibrant culture and history of the French capital. Exploring iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe sparks a deeper appreciation for French art and architecture. Students will get to pracctice their language skills in authentic settings, conversing with locals and navigating the bustling streets.

TRIPS OXFORD TRIP

Years 12/13

October 22nd 2024 For those students who are interested in applying to Oxbridge. Students are given the opportunity to attend a series of workshops on life at Oxbridge, and are treated to a tour of the University.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Year 10/11

November 27th 2024 We will be visiting the Repertory Theatre in Birmingham in November to see an excellent production of A Christmas Carol. This is a set text which many students will study as part of their GCSE course so this opportunity will be highly beneficial.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRIP TO THE BRITISH LIBRARY

Years 12/13

December 10th 2024 We visit the British Library in London as part of the A-Level English Language course. When we arrive, we enjoy the opportunity to explore the vast collection on display to the public and we are given a seminar by one of the library’s language experts.

DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD

Year 9

BRONZE Award co-ordinator: Miss Jackson We offer the Bronze award to all students in Year 9.

The award consists of 4 sections.

The expeditions are: · Training expedition – Winchcombe (1 day) · Assessed expedition – Cotswolds (2 days, 1 night)

Year 10

SILVER Award co-ordinator: Mr Collings We offer the Silver award to all students in Year 10.

The award consists of 4 sections: The expeditions are: · Training expedition – Shropshire (3 days, 2 nights) – Sunday May 12th- Tuesday May 14th · Assessed expedition – Black Mountains (3 days, 2 nights) – Sunday June 9th – Tuesday June 11th

Year 12

GOLD Award co-ordinator: Dr Orme We offer the Gold award to all students in Year 12. The award consists of 5 sections: The expeditions are: · Training expedition – Snowdonia (4 days, 4 nights) completed in Year 12 · Assessed expedition – Snowdonia (4 days, 4 nights) completed in Year 13