Co-Curricular Activities Booklet 2019 - 2020

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CO-CURRICULAR

ACTIVITIES 2019–2020

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

After School

Lunchtime

Friday

Half back rugby skills Élite netball S and C Molveno football training (Trinity) Big Band Intermediate Percussion Ensemble Junior Percussion Ensemble Sixth Form SVP

CCF Fencing Club Duke of Edinburgh (L5 Silver) CCF Corps of Drums Volleyball Club Duke of Edinburgh (U4 Bronze) U13/U12 hockey training U13/U12 rugby training U15/U14 rugby training U13/U12 tennis training (to Oct) Senior netball training School Orchestra U14 rugby S and C Élite netball training Pafties U16 netball training (Red) Senior Jazz Ensemble U15/U14 hockey training Netball pre-season (all years) Middle School play rehearsal U14 netball training (Yellow) LAMDA U4 dance Chemistry Clinic Molveno football training (Trinity) ‘A’ Level Physics Clinic Middle School play rehearsal Art and Design Club Athletics training (Trinity) Play rehearsal Play rehearsal ‘Open Mic’ concerts Senior/U16 rugby training (5.30) Drama Club (4.45) Senior Percussion Ensemble Art and Design Club Play rehearsal Middle School play rehearsal Élite cricket training (5.30)

Chess Club Chess Club Chess Club Chess Club Chess Club Élite rugby S and C 5-a-side girls’ football (Red) U15 rugby S and C Élite rugby S and C Duke of Edinburgh (L6 Gold) Handball (Red) Basketball (Yellow) Table tennis (Red) U15/U14 hockey (Red) 5-a-side boys’ football U13/U12 hockey (Yellow) String Ensemble Badminton (Yellow) 5-a-side girls’ football (Yellow) Clarinet Ensemble Concert Choir Guitar Ensemble Wind Band Director’s Workshop Model United Nations (Red) Intermediate Jazz Ensemble Eco/Geography Club (Yellow) Middle School Debating Society Senior Debating Society Middle School iRead Book Club Brass Ensemble L6 Trethowan Society Bennies Sewing Bee (Red) Ancient Greek History lectures Director’s Workshop Junior Science Clinic (Red) Ancient Greek Senior Science Society History Society U6 Trethowan Society Junior Science Club (Yellow) Polyglots (Red) GCSE Physics Clinic Ancient Greek Aquinas Society BBC Micro:bit Club Coding Club Play rehearsal Maths Surgery Creative Writing Club (Red) Play rehearsal Play rehearsal Sociology Research Club Maths Surgery Maths Puzzle Club Play rehearsal

Before School Élite rugby S and C Élite netball S and C U15/U14 girls’ S and C Élite rugby S and C

U13/U12 S and C (boys and girls) U13/U12 netball pre-season Sixth Form, U5 and L5 dance U16/U14 netball training

Third Form dance Pafties L4 dance

Flute Ensemble Consort

Break Upper School SVP Middle School SVP

Monday

CHAPLAINCY When

See Chaplaincy noticeboard

Where

Chaplaincy

Staff involved

Mr Edgar, Father Alexander, Father Thomas and Chaplaincy team

Age range

All (chaplaincy reps in all divisions)

Description

The Chaplaincy is a comfortable place to come and meet with the Chaplaincy Team and reps. It is a place to plan future ethoslinked events for forms, divisions or the whole school. There are also prayer and discussion groups to reflect on our Benedictine values as well as meetings to plan events to help good causes in the local community. The Chaplaincy is also a nice place where you can just drop in – everybody is welcome! Check the Chaplaincy noticeboard (by the lunch queue) for scheduled meetings and events.

Morning break & lunchtime

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SIXTH FORM SVP When

Friday

Where

Chaplaincy

Staff involved

Chaplaincy team

Age range

Sixth Form

Description

SVP members undertake a range of activities including working as MENCAP volunteers, helping at a soup kitchen, entertaining the elderly, raising awareness of those in need, e.g. ‘rich man, poor man’ lunch; fund raising for the Third World.

Morning break

UPPER SCHOOL SVP When

Monday

Where

Chaplaincy

Staff involved

Chaplaincy team

Age range

Upper School

Description

SVP members undertake a range of activities including helping with Parish activities, visiting the elderly, raising awareness of those in need, e.g. ‘simple, silent lunch’; fund raising for the Third World.

Morning break

MIDDLE SCHOOL SVP When

Tuesday

Where

Chaplaincy

Staff involved

Chaplaincy team

Age range

Middle School

Description

Members of the Middle School SVP work with the Sixth Form and Upper School SVPs to help raise funds for deserving charities. Recently the Middle School SVP has organised fundraising activities (e.g. Christmas card sale, candyfloss sale, Charity Day talent show) in the school to raise money for St Luke’s Hospice and the Catholic Children’s Society.

Very rewarding and also great fun!

Morning break

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AQUINAS, PHILOSOPHY AND THEOLOGY SOCIETY When

Monday

Where

RE 1

Staff involved

Mr Walls and Mr McWilliams

Age range

Upper 4th– Upper 6th

Description

This society is led by pupils interested in exploring topical theological and philosophical issues. Activities will initially involve reading articles, watching lectures and organising debates. We also hope to arrange excursions to public lectures and exhibitions throughout the year. This club is ideal for able and enthusiastic pupils interested in stretching themselves intellectually through vigorous discussion.

13:00 –13:30

ECO CLUB/GEOGRAPHY CLUB When

Yellow Tuesdays

Where

Teaching and Learning Classroom

Staff involved

Mrs Dale, Mr McWilliams and Miss Watson

13:00 –13:30

Age range All Description

The club follows the Eco Schools Environmental Award Scheme which helps everyone to take responsibility for the school environment. We look at topics that include waste, energy, biodiversity and healthy living. Having achieved the Silver Award, our target is to work towards Green Flag status. We particularly need pupils who are interested in global issues and can encourage and motivate others to get the whole school involved. We are also planning to publish a fortnightly ‘Global Eco News’ leaflet in the Michaelmas Term both to inform and amuse. We are currently involved in a major initiative by the Ecocentric Group to encourage the whole school to reduce our consumption of single-use plastics and to rethink our recycling.

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SENIOR DEBATING SOCIETY When

Thursday

Where

e-Learning Room

Staff involved

Mr Joyce and Mr Edgar

13:20 –14:00

Age range All Description

Debates on a range of contemporary issues of political, economic and social interest. Students representing their houses make short speeches and then respond to floor contributions.

Students also prepare for and take part in national competitions.

MIDDLE SCHOOL DEBATING SOCIETY When

Wednesday

Where

English 1

Staff involved

Mr Watts/English Department

Age range

Middle School

Description

Have you got too much to say for yourself? Good. Here is a chance to put your views across in a forceful, persuasive way.

You decide what you want to debate. Pupils compete for their houses. We also take part in the ‘Youth Speaks’ competition in the Lent Term, where you have a chance to test your public speaking skills against pupils from other schools in Ealing.

13:15–13:40

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MODEL UNITED NATIONS When

Red Fridays and as required

Where

tbc

Staff involved

Mrs Nichols

Age range

Upper 4th–Lower 6th

Description

This is a society for those who are interested in politics and current affairs and want to develop their debating and research skills. The St Benedict’s MUN group attends conferences where they are allocated a nation, then discuss and debate various issues from the point of view of that country and attempt to reach agreements to solve world problems.

Lunchtime

UPPER 4TH MASTERMIND When

Trinity Term

Where

Helikon Centre

Staff involved

Mr Scicinski

Age range

Upper 4th

Description

• Pupils compete for a shield • One heat for each form, producing one finalist per form • Specialist subject and general knowledge questions

Lunchtimes and after school

CHESS CLUB When

Every day Lunchtime

Where

Library

Staff involved

Mr Wijnberg

Age range

All

Description

Do you see yourself as the next Grandmaster? Or possibly chess is a game you have always dreamed of playing, but no one could teach you. Chess sets are available in the Library at lunchtime every day, and everybody from beginners to the very experienced is encouraged to participate. In addition there is a major whole school tournament.

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BENNIES SEWING BEE When

Red Wednesdays

Where

tbc

Staff involved

Miss Bartholomew

13:20 –13:50

Age range All Description

Sewing is a great way to relax and express your creative and artistic side! At Bennies Sewing Bee we shall start off by getting you familiar with the sewing machine and teaching you how to thread your machine and sew in a straight line. The first project will be to make an amazing cushion cover.

COMBINED CADET FORCE (CCF) When

Monday

Where

CCF Building and Black Pitch

Staff involved

Capt. Hullis (Contingent Commander), SI Sadiq HAC (SSI), Mr Spivey, 2 Lt. Billinge, SI Fenlon and SI Cuss

Age range

Upper 4th and above

Description

The CCF conducts military-style training with the support of the Regular Army. Cadets commit to attend a Field Weekend each term as well as a week-long Summer Camp, and there are many other voluntary camps and courses throughout the year. Cadets have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of activities including shooting, adventurous training and tactical exercises.

Senior cadets are trained in leadership and given responsibility for younger cadets. Cadets may also complete the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at Bronze or Silver level as part of their CCF training.

16:20 –18:00

CCF CORPS OF DRUMS When

Monday

Where

CCF Building

Staff involved

SI Sadiq HAC, SI Cuss HAC

Age range

Lower 4th and above

Description

Open to anybody in Lower 4th and CCF cadets only from Upper 4th. The Corps learns to play some of the oldest and most distinguished marches on the side drum, bass drum, tenor drum, flute, piccolo and cymbals. Drummers will be involved in public performances and events at school, locally and further afield.

Drummers can attend two music camps a year.

16:20–18:00

DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD When

Monday (U4th bronze) 16:20–17:20 Wednesday (L5th Silver) 16:25 –17:25 Friday (L6th Gold) 13:15 –14:00

Where

Conference Room/The Cloisters

Staff involved

Ms Lee, Mr O’Hara and Mr Edgar

Age range

Upper 4th and above

Description

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme offers students the possibility of doing the Bronze Award in Upper 4th, the Silver in Lower 5th/Upper 5th and the Gold in Lower 6th.

The award consists of a service, skills, physical recreation and an expedition. Those joining the CCF can do the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award with the CCF and should contact Mr Sadiq to sign up. The CCF will provide all the kit, equipment and training and run the expeditions during normal CCF time.

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LOWER SIXTH BOOK CLUB When

tbc

Where

Library

Staff involved

Mr McWilliams and Mr Watts

Age range

Sixth Form

Description

An extended reading group for all Lower Sixth students who demonstrate a keen desire to extend their reading. The aim is to expose students to a wider range of literary genres and authors.

The group has a set discussion format focused on analysis and comparison of books. Reviews are produced in order to promote reading among other Sixth Form students.

13:30 –14:00

MIDDLE SCHOOL iREAD BOOK CLUB When

Friday

Where

Library

Staff involved

Mr McWilliams, Miss Wallace and Mr Watts

Age range

Middle School

Description

This club discusses fiction books – plots, characters, twists etc.

Members are encouraged to read outside their natural area of choice and to engage with others. Reviews are produced in order to promote reading among other Middle School pupils.

13:30 –14:00

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SCHOOL PRODUCTION When

Monday, Tuesday & Thursday Lunchtime & 16:10 –17:30 Friday Lunchtime Some Sundays 11:00 –14:00

Where

Orchard Hall/Studio/Glendyne Room

Staff involved

Ms Ravenscroft

Age range

U5th– U6th

Description

‘High Society’; Performance February 2020

MIDDLE SCHOOL PRODUCTION When

Monday, Wednesday and Friday Some Sundays

Where

Glendyne Room

Staff involved

Mr McAleenan

Age range

Middle School and some L5th

Description

Auditions to take place in September for November production of ‘Shakespeare Abridged’

16:15 –17:15 11:00–14:00

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DRAMA CLUB When

Thursday (Lent and Trinity Terms)

Where

Glendyne Room

Staff involved

Mr McAleenan

Age range

Middle School

Description

Starts in January.

16:45 –17:45

LAMDA When

Lent and Trinity Terms Tuesday 16:15 –17:15 Lower 6th Curricular time 3rd Form Curricular time

Where

Glendyne Room

Staff involved

Ms Ravenscroft and Mr McAleenan

Age range All Description

Drama activities in preparation for LAMDA exams

DANCE CLUB When

Various – see Sports Hall timetable

Where

Dance Studio

Staff involved

Ms Kestenbaum

Age range All Description

Dance training and activities leading to public performances, including the annual Dance Show 17

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HISTORY LECTURE SERIES When

Friday

Where

e-Learning Room

Staff involved

Mrs Nichols and History Department

13:20–14:00

Age range All

Description The History Lecture Series is delivered by members of the History Department, other teachers, outside speakers and, occasionally, outstanding pupils in the Reading Room mostly on selected Fridays at lunchtime throughout the year (lunch provided). The lectures are designed to stimulate a wider historical outlook, understanding and interest among the best pupils from the Sixth Form and Upper School, but are open to everyone.

HISTORY SOCIETY

When

Friday

Where

History 1

Staff involved

Miss Eades

Age range

Lower 5th and Middle School

Description

The society aims to provide a range of enrichment activities for enthusiastic young historians. Pupils are encouraged to undertake independent research and make presentations to their peers. There will also be DVDs, games, quizzes and debates throughout the year. There will also be opportunities to discuss historical matters with pupils in the 6th Form and Upper School.

13:30 –14:00

SOCIOLOGY RESEARCH CLUB When

Monday

Where

Sociology Room 1EF

Staff involved

Ms Comyn

13:00–13:30

Age range All Description

This club looks at examples of sociological research and the methods employed. Pupils will be given the opportunity to do some of their own research.

ANCIENT GREEK When

Various

Where

Classics Department

Staff involved

Classics Department

Age range

By invitation

Description

Introduction to Ancient Greek for able and interested pupils.

Beginners’ classes for Lower 4th and Third Form. Intermediate classes for Upper 4th and above.

13:15 –13:50

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POLYGLOTS When

Red Wednesdays

Where

Dr Ennis, Mrs Brooks and Modern Languages Department

Staff involved

Modern Languages Department

Age range

Middle School

Description

An introduction to a wide range of new languages. Food relating to the relevant language is always provided!

13:40 –14:10

MATHS PUZZLE CLUB When

Monday

Where

Maths 5

Staff involved

Mr Billinge and Maths Department

13:35–14:00

Age range All Description

A variety of fun puzzles and games to hone maths thinking skills

MATHS SURGERY When

Monday and Friday

Where

Maths 5

Staff involved

Maths Department staff and Sixth Form helpers

13:30 –14:00

Age range All Description

Individual, informal help with maths, catching up with missed work, building confidence in maths

SENIOR SCIENCE SOCIETY When

Thursday 13:00 –13:30

Where

Chemistry 1

Staff involved

Chemistry Department

Age range

U4th– Sixth Form

Description

A club for aspiring undergraduate scientists

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JUNIOR SCIENCE CLUB When

Tuesday (Yellow) 13:00 –13:30

Where

Biology 3

Staff involved

Mrs Marais and Science Department

Age range

Middle School

Description

Pupils are introduced to fun and exciting science topics outside the curriculum. They develop their own scientific hypotheses and test them under the guidance of teachers and Science Student Ambassadors. This is your chance to play with science on your own terms, to experiment and to investigate the topics that interest you.

JUNIOR SCIENCE CLINIC When

Tuesday (Red)

Where

Biology 3

Staff involved

Mrs Marais and Science Department

Age range

Middle School

Description

Teachers and dedicated Science Student Ambassadors will be on hand to help you with any problems that you are having with science.

13:00 –13:30

CHEMISTRY CLINIC

When Thursday Where

Chemistry 2

Staff involved

Age range

Description

Chemistry Department

16:20–17:20

Upper 4th– Upper 6th Pupils should attend Chemistry Clinic as soon as possible when they are experiencing difficulty understanding a challenging concept. They should bring along a prep or textbook.

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A LEVEL PHYSICS CLINIC When

Tuesday

Where

Physics 1

Staff involved

Physics Department

Age range

Sixth Form

Description

Bring any problems or prep questions for extra help.

16:15 –17:00

GCSE PHYSICS CLINIC When

Thursday

Where

Physics 1

Staff involved

Physics Department

Age range

U4th and Upper School

Description

Bring any problems or prep questions for extra help.

13:00 –14:00

BBC MICRO:BIT/ RASPBERRY PI CLUB When

Tuesday

Where

ICT 3/Reading Room (ICT Suite)

Staff involved

Dr Curtis

Age range

Lower 4th and Third Form

Description

Ever wondered just how your computer does what it does? The BBC Micro:bit Club explores the latest technology and develops understanding of how computers work. Learn to program the Raspberry Pi and the brand new BBC micro:bit, a pocket-sized codeable computer with motion detection, a built-in compass and Bluetooth technology. A collaboration between 29 partners, the micro:bit is the BBC’s most ambitious education initiative in 30 years, with an ambition to inspire digital creativity and develop a new generation of tech pioneers. The BBC micro:bit is all about you learning to express yourself digitally. It measures 4cm by 5cm and is designed to be fun and easy to use. It can be coded with something simple in seconds – like lighting up its LEDs or displaying a pattern – with no prior knowledge of computing. It also connects to other devices, sensors, kits and objects, and is a companion to Arduino, Galileo, Kano, littleBits and Raspberry Pi, acting as a springboard to more complex learning. Each element is completely programmable via easy-to-use software on a dedicated website www.microbit. co.uk. Members with more experience will explore projects using the Raspberry Pi which will include soldering and coding.

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13:30 –14:00

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CODING CLUB When

Wednesday

Where

ICT 1

Staff involved

Dr Curtis

13:15–13:45

Age range All Description

Coding Club is an opportunity to improve your programming skills, whether you are learning Scratch in Third Form, Python in U4th, L5th and U5th or other programming paradigms such as OOP or functional programming (Haskell) in the Sixth Form. It is a chance to work on extending the code you have developed in class, or on a project that you want to develop into an app.

Come along and find out!

ART & DESIGN CLUB When

Monday and Thursday

Where

ADT Department

Staff involved

Art Department

Age range

All (Monday), Lower 5th to Upper 6th (Thursday)

16:20–17:30

Description Monday: Middle School workshops – short projects to make a variety of objects and learn a range of workshop techniques and processes, e.g. key rings, jelly moulds and bird boxes.

Exam class open studio – Lower 5th and Upper 6th are welcome to work in the workshop and studios on independent coursework assignments and complete homework.

Thursday: Exam class club – GCSE and ‘A’ level teachers are on hand to help you develop your work and complete homework.

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CONCERT CHOIR When

Monday 13:10 –13:40

Where

Monteverdi

Staff involved

Mr Eastwood

Age range All Description

The main Senior School choir for boys, girls and staff. At the beginning of the summer holidays the choir went on tour to the Amalfi Coast in Italy.

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CONSORT When

Thursday

Where

Monteverdi

Staff involved

Mr Eastwood

08:00 – 08:35

Age range All Description

This choir of boys and girls is by invitation only.

PAFTIES

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When

Friday Some Wednesdays

Where

Brahms

Staff involved

Mr Thomas

Age range

Sixth Form and Upper School

Description

Small ‘close harmony’ singing group – repertoire varies from ‘barber’s shop’, Beatles, Beach Boys etc. to medieval music and madrigals.

16:15 –17:15 07:45– 08:30

SCHOOL ORCHESTRA When

Tuesday

Where

Monteverdi

Staff involved

Mr Eastwood

16:15–17:30

Age range All Description

The School Orchestra focuses on romantic and 20th Century orchestral repertoire. Recent performances include Sibelius’ ‘Finlandia’, Ravel’s ‘Bolero’ and Shostakovich’s ‘Tahiti Trot’.

Regular rehearsals for the full orchestra and sectionals ensure that all our players develop their ensemble and performance skills. Pupils should be approaching Grade 5 or above. For more details please contact the Music Department.

STRING ENSEMBLE When

Tuesday

Where

Monteverdi

Staff involved

Miss Jackson

13:15 –13:45

Age range All Description

The String Ensemble explores the string orchestra repertoire, a selection of which they prepare for performances in school concerts.

All welcome.

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BIG BAND When

Friday

Where

Monteverdi

Staff involved

Mr Field

Age range

All

Description

The Big Band features vocal soloists when required, and its repertoire ranges from Glenn Miller classics such as ‘In the Mood’ to contemporary film, TV and pop music. At the beginning of the summer holidays the band went on tour to the Amalfi Coast in Italy.

08:00 – 08:35

SENIOR JAZZ ENSEMBLE When

Tuesday

Where

Percussion Room

16:15–17:00

Staff involved tbc Age range

Sixth Form and Upper School

Description

A small ensemble which rehearses and performs jazz pieces and improvisation.

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INTERMEDIATE JAZZ ENSEMBLE When Monday

13:30–14:00

Where Percussion/Monteverdi Staff involved

Mr Michael

Age range

Middle School

Description

Where musicianship becomes teamwork, the Junior Jazz Ensemble learns to improvise, interact and function as a slick unit, playing jazz, funk, Latin and arrangements of pop and rock songs.

BRASS ENSEMBLE When

Monday 13:30 –14:00

Where Brahms Staff involved

Mr Ellwood

Age range All Description

This ensemble comprising brass players from throughout the school performs advanced works from the brass repertoire ranging from the Renaissance to the 21st century!

SENIOR PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE

When Monday

16:15 –17:00

Where

Junior School

Staff involved

Mr Gale

Age range

Sixth Form

Description

Senior percussionists who have successfully taken over the baton from the school’s famous Krupa Percussion Ensemble.

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INTERMEDIATE PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE When

Friday

Where

Junior School

Staff involved

Mr Gale

Age range

Upper School

Description

An ensemble for our progressing percussionists who are preparing to join the senior ensemble.

08:00 – 08:35

JUNIOR PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE When

Friday

Where

Junior School

Staff involved

Mr Gale

Age range

Middle School

Description

An ensemble for our younger percussionists.

08:00 – 08:35

WIND BAND When

Wednesday

Where

Monteverdi

Staff involved

Miss Hutchinson

Age range

Middle School

Description

This band of wind, brass and percussion players performs a wide-ranging mix of music from classical to pop and movie themes. All welcome.

13:40 –14:10

GUITAR ENSEMBLE When

Tuesday

Where

Brahms

Staff involved

Mr Scheuerer

13:10 –13:40

Age range All Description

This group has the opportunity to perform at school concerts.

CLARINET ENSEMBLE When

Friday

Where

Monteverdi

Staff involved

Mrs Sapsard

Age range

Upper and Middle Schools

Description

An ensemble for all clarinettists in the school. Weekly rehearsals lead towards various concerts, both large and small.

13:30 –14:00

FLUTE ENSEMBLE When

Wednesday

Where

Monteverdi

Staff involved

Mr O’Regan

08:00 –08:35

Age range All Description

An ensemble for all flautists in the school. Weekly rehearsals lead towards various concerts, both large and small.

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OPEN MIC When

Monday 18:00 –19:00

Where

Glendyne Room

Staff involved

tbc

Age range

All

Description

Open Mic is a fantastic informal gig that embraces popular music genres and singer/songwriters. It is open to all year groups and takes place once a term in the Glendyne Room. Pupils love Open Mic because of its laid-back and intimate performance style. It offers the opportunity for beginners and more advanced musicians to have fun and also experiment both with covers of their favourite songs and their own compositions. It opens the door for young budding musicians to embark on a musical journey at St Benedict’s.

MOLVENO FOOTBALL TRAINING When

Trinity Term: Monday Friday

Where

Sports Hall

Staff involved

Mr Thomas

Age range

Lower 4th who are going on the Molveno holiday and are selected for the squad

Description

Training in preparation for the annual match against the local Italian team

16:15 –17:15 07:50 –08:30

CRICKET TRAINING When

Monday and Thursday (starting after Michaelmas half-term) Separate sessions for all squads in Lent Term

Where

Sports Hall

Staff involved

Mr Newell and other coaches

17:30 –19:00

Age range All Description

Each age-group will be assigned a weekly session in the Lent Term.

Once cricketers have committed to these sessions, attendance is essential.

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FENCING CLUB When

Tuesday Tuesday Saturday

Where

Sports Hall

Staff involved

Mr Sadiq, Mr Sloman, Mr Lowen, Mrs Francis and other coaches

Age range

All

Description

From squad members to absolute beginners all pupils are welcome. A single annual membership fee of £50 entitles pupils to attend all training sessions (you do not need to pay this if you have already done so for games). Pupils must have long white socks and fencing breeches. All other kit and equipment is provided.

16:15–18:00 (Middle School) 18:00–20:00 (Upper School) 10:00–12:00 (sparring)

ATHLETICS CLUB When

Monday (Trinity Term)

Where

Perivale Athletics Track

Staff involved

PE Department staff

After school

Age range All Description

The club allows pupils to experience the sport and try out all event areas on our programme. Those who are members of the athletics squads and regularly represent the school will get extra training on their specific events with specialist coaching. Those who are looking to try out athletics or develop their athletic potential are always welcome.

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VOLLEYBALL CLUB When

Friday

Where

Sports Hall

Staff involved

Mr Scicinski

16:15 –17:45

Age range All Description

Volleyball practice and fixtures – beginners welcome

TRIPS 2019–21 Where

Details

Teacher(s) in Charge

Germany

Annual exchange with Benedictine school in Meschede – away leg in September/October, home leg in March

Mr Thomas, Miss Davis and Dom Thomas

Annual history trip to Berlin

Mr Thain and History Department

France

Annual Lourdes pilgrimage during Easter holidays

Miss Dunlea

Basque Country

U13/U12 rugby tour during Michaelmas half-term 2020 (tbc)

Rugby coaches

Belgium

Annual trip to World War One battlefields during Activities Week in July

Mrs Nicholls and History Department

Italy

Annual L4th trip to Molveno in the Dolomites during Trinity half-term. The trip includes a visit to Venice and, the highlight of the week, a football match against the local team.

Mr Thomas

Choir, Big Band and Percussion Ensemble tour to Amalfi Coast July 2019

Mr Eastwood and Music Department

Greece

Classics trip during Michaelmas half-term 2019

Classics Department

Iceland

Geography trip during Michaelmas half-term 2019

Geography Department

Europe/North America

Annual ski trip during February half term (Zauchensee, Austria 2020)

Mr Billinge

Malaysia

Senior hockey tour during summer holidays 2020

Hockey coaches

Namibia Senior rugby tour during summer holidays 2021 (tbc)

Mr Coles, Mr Higgins and Mr Stringer

Vietnam History trip during October half-term 2019

Mrs Nicholls and History Department

India U15/U14 cricket tour during Easter holidays 2020

Mr Thomas, Mr Newell and Mr Donegan

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