Co-Curricular Activities Booklet 2021-2022

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CO-CURRICULAR

ACTIVITIES 2021–2022

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Helikon Centre Friday Talk Series Helikon Centre departmental talks Duke of Edinburgh (L6 Gold) Molveno football training (to October) 5-a-side football (from October) String Ensemble Clarinet Ensemble Call That Music??

Chess Club Upper School Book Club History Lecture Series Model United Nations Maths Clinic Play rehearsal

Sixth Form SVP

Friday

Élite hockey and netball S and C Élite cricket training Big Band

Senior hockey training Duke of Edinburgh (L5 Silver) CCF Corps of Drums Sixth Form Volleyball Club U16 netball training U13/U12 rugby training U15/U14 rugby training 1st XV team meeting Senior fencing training U14 rugby S and C Senior netball training Pafties Élite fencing S and C U15/U14 hockey training GCSE RE Clinic Middle School play rehearsal L4 and Third Form dance U15/U14 netball training LAMDA (modern jazz) L4 and Third Form fencing training Chemistry Clinic School Orchestra L4 dance GCSE Art Club ‘A’ Level RE Clinic Watercolour Club GCSE Design Club) Animation Club Middle School play rehearsal Play rehearsal Middle School play rehearsal Senior/U16 rugby training (17:30)

U14 rugby S and C Sixth Form basketball training Badminton (Red) CCF NCOs’ meeting U13/U12 girls’ fitness/Pilates Weightlifting Club Table tennis (Yellow) DoE umpiring workshops L4 and Third Form Yoga Club (Red) Sixth Form Jazz Ensemble U15 rugby S and C Senior Jazz Ensemble Concert Choir Middle School Debating Society U4 dance (modern jazz) Intermediate Percussion Ensemble Brass Ensemble Third Form Crochet and Knitting Junior Percussion Ensemble Senior Debating Society Guitar Ensemble Club (Yellow) Middle School History and U6 Trethowan Society Ecocenric Committee L6 Trethowan Society Politics Society Sixth Form Book Club Helikon Centre research poster U4 and L4 Book Club PsyClub (Red) GCSE Physics Clinic presentations Junior STEM Club U4 Ancient Greek Play rehearsal Chess Club Robotics Club Polyglots (Red) Dance Show rehearsals Philosophy Society Play rehearsal Watercolour Club Third Form Book Club Dance Show rehearsals Sociology Research Club Maths Puzzle Club Maths Clinic

Meeting with prospective 6th Form medics, vets & dentistry students Play rehearsal Dance Show rehearsals (Yellow)

Élite rugby S and C Élite hockey and netball S and C U15/U14 hockey & netball S and C Careers Breakfasts U13/U12 boys’ S and C Netball shooting training Sixth Form dance Élite rugby S and C Molveno football training (Trinity) Pafties U5 and L5 dance Molveno football training (Trinity) Third Form dance MOOCs (Yellow) Flute Ensemble U4 dance Intermediate Jazz Ensemble Senior Percussion Ensemble Consort Junior Choir MOOCs (Red)

Upper and Middle School SVP

After School CCF

Duke of Edinburgh (U4 Bronze)

U15 rugby S and C

U13/U12 hockey training

Élite cricket training

Athletics training (Trinity)

‘A’ Level Physics Clinic

AI and Machine Learning Club

Photography Club

Middle School Design & Make Club

Play rehearsall

Middle School play rehearsal

Lunchtime

Before School

Break

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

Morning break

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.

UPPER & MIDDLE SCHOOL SVP When

Tuesday

Where

Chaplaincy

Staff involved

President of SVP and Chaplaincy team

Age range

Middle School

Morning break

Description Members of the Upper and Middle School SVP work with the Sixth Form SVP to help raise funds for deserving charities.

Recently the Upper and 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!

PHILOSOPHY SOCIETY When

Monday

Where

RE 1

Staff involved

Dr McLaughlin and RE Department

Age range

Lower 5th– Upper 6th

Description

The Philosophy Society meets to discuss topics in theology, philosophy and ethics. These include moral dilemmas, religion in contemporary society and important philosophical questions such as ‘What makes human being unique?’, ‘Do animals have feelings?’ and, ‘Could God have created extra-terrestrial life?’ The society provides excellent preparation for those wishing to study philosophy and theology at ‘A’ Level or university and is also beneficial for those with an interest in the humanities and law.

13:20 –14:00

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ECOCENTRIC COMMITTEE When Monday

13:30 –14:00

Where Geography ICT Staff involved Geography Department Age range All Description We are a pupil-led group seeking to lead on climate action and innovation in the school. Run by Upper 6th students, the committee brings together all year-groups to contribute to environmental awareness and campaigns in the school. We are currently planning for a school garden with a view to receiving an award from the Royal Horticultural Society.

The committee follows the Eco Schools Environmental Award Scheme to encourage everybody 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.

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TRETHOWAN SOCIETY When Lower 6th: Tuesday Upper 6th: Thursday

13:20 –14:00 13:20 –14:00

Where Helikon Centre Staff involved Mr Scicinski Age range Sixth Form Description This is an intellectual society for the Sixth Form, particularly those with Oxbridge ambitions. Lower 6th meetings are very varied and focus on thinking clearly and quickly and being able to discuss and articulate thoughts and opinions, particularly about intended areas of study. Some sessions are run by guest specialists, focusing for example on rapid and critical reading or the psychology behind a quality conversation. In the Trinity Term a Project Based Learning group project is undertaken, and a fun session is run for E and A pupils from the Junior School.

The Upper 6th group is primarily a forum for talks by students themselves or guests they have invited.

MOOCs When Thursday (Red) Tuesday (Yellow)

08:40– 09:00

Where Stravinsky Staff involved Miss Pask Age range Lower 6th Description MOOCs are ‘Massive Open Online Courses’. They are aimed at Lower 6th students who are looking for a way to learn new skills, embellish existing knowledge and strengthen their Personal Statements. There are thousands of university created courses available to choose from that students can work through at their own pace. Students attend these sessions to obtain support and work on their MOOCs.

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SENIOR DEBATING SOCIETY When Thursday

13:20 –14:00

Where Scriptorium Staff involved Dr McLaughlin Age range Lower 5th–Upper 6th 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 Tuesday

13:00–13:25

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. 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.

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MODEL UNITED NATIONS When Fridays as required

Lunchtime

Where History 5 Staff involved Miss Eades, Mr Joyce, Mrs Nicholls and Miss Clark Age range Lower 5th–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.

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 Monday and Friday

13:20–14:00

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. In addition to the more formal Monday and Friday sessions chess sets are available in the Library at lunchtime every day, and everybody from beginners to the very experienced is encouraged to participate. A major whole school tournament takes place in the Lent Term.

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BENNIES CROCHET & KNITTING CLUB When

Tuesday (Yellow)

13:30 –14:00

Where Chemistry 3 Staff involved Miss Bartholomew Age range All Description Crochet/knitting is a great way to relax and express your creative and artistic side! At Bennies Crochet and Knitting Club we will start off by learning the basics of how to knot or crochet. The first project will be to make an amazing scarf ready for winter.

COMBINED CADET FORCE (CCF) When

Monday

16:20 –18:00

Where CCF Building and Black Pitch Staff involved Capt. Hullis (Contingent Commander), SI Sadiq HAC (SSI), SI Fenlon, 2 Lt. Hutchinson OP, 2 Lt. Montanez-Valle, 2 Lt. Nonoo and Lt. Spivey Age range Upper 4th and above Description The CCF conducts military-style training with the support of the Regular Army. Cadets commit to attend every Monday afternoon, as well as regular training events each term and 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.

CCF CORPS OF DRUMS When

Thursday

16:20–18:00

Where CCF Building Staff involved SI Sadiq 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.

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/Scriptorium

Staff involved Ms Lee, Mr Edgar and Miss Perkins 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 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.

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‘A’ LEVEL RE CLINIC When

Tuesday

16:15 –17:00

Where RE1 Staff involved RE Department Age range Sixth Form Description Revision and essay planning.

GCSE RE CLINIC When

Thursday

16:15 –17:00

Where RE1 Staff involved RE Department Age range Upper 5th Description

Revision of topics already covered and exam preparation.

SIXTH FORM BOOK CLUB When Thursday

13:30 –14:00

Where Library Staff involved Mr McWilliams and Miss Wallace Age range Lower 6th Description An extended reading group for all Sixth Form 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.

UPPER SCHOOL BOOK CLUB When Friday

13:30 –14:00

Where Library Staff involved Mr McWilliams and Miss Wallace Age range Upper 5th and Lower 5th 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 Upper School pupils.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL BOOK CLUBS When

Tuesday (Upper 4th & Lower 4th) Monday (3rd Form)

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 13:30 –14:00

SCHOOL PRODUCTION When

Monday & Thursday Lunchtime & 16:20 –17:30 Tuesday & Friday Lunchtime Some Sundays 11:00 –14:00

Where

Orchard Hall/Studio Theatre

Staff involved

Ms Ravenscroft

Age range tbc Description Performance of ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ February 2022

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MIDDLE SCHOOL PRODUCTION When Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

Some Sundays Where

16:20–17:15 11:00–14:00

Studio Theatre

Staff involved Mr McAleenan Age range Middle School and some Lower 5th Description Auditions will take place during the Lent Term for our Trinity Term Production of ‘Treasure Island’.

LAMDA

When Michaelmas and Lent Terms Thursday Where

Drama Classroom

Staff involved

Ms Ravenscroft and Mr McAleenan

16:15 –17:15

Age range Lower 4th to Upper 6th. Third Form will automatically be taking LAMDA as part of the curriculum Description

Drama activities in preparation for LAMDA exams.

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DANCE CLUBS When

Monday: Third Form 07:45–08:30 Tuesday: Lower 4th and 16:20–17:15 Third Form modern jazz Wednesday: Sixth Form 07:45–08:30 Weds: Upper 5th & Lower 5th 07:45–08:30 (J School Hall) Weds: Upper 4th modern jazz 13:10–13:40 Wednesday: Lower 4th 16:20–17:15 Thursday: Upper 4th 07:45– 08:30

Where Dance Studio Staff involved Ms Kestenbaum and Mr Aguilar Age range All Description Dance training and activities leading to public performances, including the annual Dance Show.

HISTORY LECTURE SERIES When Friday

13:20–14:00

Where Sixth Form Centre Staff involved Mrs Nichols and History Department Age range All Description The History Lecture Series is delivered by members of the History Department and, occasionally, outstanding pupils in the Sixth Form Centre 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.

MIDDLE SCHOOL HISTORY AND POLITICS SOCIETY When Wednesday

13:10–13:35

Where History 1 Staff involved Miss Eades Age range 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 and opportunities to discuss historical matters with pupils in the 6th Form and Upper School.

SOCIOLOGY RESEARCH CLUB When Monday

13:00 –13:30

Where Sociology Room 1EF Staff involved Ms Comyn 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.

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PSYCLUB When Red Wednesday

13:00 –13:30

Where Sports Studies Room Staff involved Miss Lindau Age range All Description This club looks at the latest studies and theories in psychology.

Each week there will be a new article, video or podcast to discuss. There will also be opportunities to take part in fun experiments.

ANCIENT GREEK When Various

13:15 –13:50

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.

POLYGLOTS When

Red Wednesdays

Where

MFL 3

Staff involved

Dr Ennis, Mrs Brooks and 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!

13:45–14:10

MATHS PUZZLE CLUB When

Monday

Where

Maths 5

Staff involved

Mrs Jarvis and Miss Ghelani

13:30–14:00

Age range All Description

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

MATHS CLINIC When

Monday and Friday

Where

Maths 4

Staff involved

Maths Department staff and Sixth Form helpers

13:05–13:35

Age range All Description

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

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JUNIOR STEM CLUB

When Tuesday (Yellow) 13:00 –13:30 Where Biology 3 Staff involved Ms Bleau 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.

CHEMISTRY CLINIC

When Thursday

16:20–17:20

Where Chemistry 2 Staff involved Dr Ragga

Age range Upper 4th– Upper 6th

Description 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.

‘A’ LEVEL PHYSICS CLINIC When

Monday

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

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GCSE PHYSICS CLINIC When Thursday

13:00 –13:30

Where Physics 1 Staff involved Physics Department Age range Upper School and U4th Description Bring any problems or prep questions for extra help.

ROBOTICS CLUB When Tuesday After school (tbc)

13:30–14:00

Where ICT 1 Staff involved Dr Curtis Age range Lower 6th, Upper 5th and Lower 5th Description

What skills do you need to work with robots? Which subjects should you study? How can you start your dream career in robotics?

Robots are the future, are already here and are everywhere! Many people are interested in pursuing a career in robotics. Robotics engineers are learners, masters of all trades and know a little bit about everything (at least everything important to robotics).

Robotics is a truly interdisciplinary career. If you want to work with robots you could study electronics, computer science, biotechnology, manufacturing, cognitive science…

Robot kits, like Vex Robots, are a good place to start playing with robotics at home, as are embedded systems like Raspberry Pi.

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING CLUB When

Monday 17:00 –17:30

Where

Teams

Dr Curtis Staff involved Age range Middle School Description Machine learning is one of the building blocks of AI (artificial intelligence). AI is based on the idea that computers can learn on their own, with your help. Based on some of the projects found in ‘Machine Learning for Kids’ you will learn in a hands-on way how to create a system that can tell the difference between a sheep and a cow, learn how to play and improve in noughts and crosses, create a Chatbot that can answer your questions on a topic and train a machine learning model to win at Pacman. The secrets behind machine learning and AI will begin to be revealed, and you can explore how to train these models better and introduce bias.

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ART & DESIGN CLUBS When

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday

Where

ADT Department

Staff involved

ADT Department

16:30–18:00

Age range All Description Monday: • Middle School Design and Make Club (Mr Grodzicki) • Photography Club (Ms Burns) Tuesday: • Animation Club (Mr Flanagan) Thursday: • GCSE Art & Design Club (Mr Pereira, Miss Linton & Mr Mendes)

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WATERCOLOUR CLUB When

Wednesday

Where

tbc

Staff involved

Mr McWilliams

13:30–14:00 16:25–17:00

Age range All Description

This club is for those who would like to try their hand at watercolour painting. The club will explore pencil drawing, water soluble pencil work, watercolour pencil work and watercolour painting. The aim is to learn, improve skills and develop techniques to produce watercolour paintings. There will also be the opportunity to utilise a watercolour sketchbook to capture and paint scenes outdoors. The meetings will be relaxing and fun – not intense – so please come and try your hand. Eventually those who wish can have their paintings displayed.

CALL THAT MUSIC??

When Friday

13:30 –14:00

Where Economics Room (Sixth Form Centre) Staff involved Mr McCarthy Age range Sixth Form, Upper 5th and Lower 5th Description The club is an opportunity to listen to albums from days gone by in their entirety – not just singles! This is followed by discussion.

The albums are chosen by members of the club.

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CONCERT CHOIR When

Monday 13:15–14:00

Where

Monteverdi

Staff involved

Mr Eastwood

Age range All Description

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The main Senior School choir for boys, girls and staff. The choir went on tour to the Amalfi Coast in Italy in summer 2019.

JUNIOR CHOIR When

Monday 08:00 –08:35

Where

Brahms

Staff involved

Miss John

Age range

Lower 4th and 3rd Form

Description This choir will form the chorus in the production of ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ in February 2022.

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.

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PAFTIES When Tuesday 07:45– 08:30 Some Fridays 16:20–17:15 Where Heritage Room 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.

SCHOOL ORCHESTRA When Tuesday

16:15–17:15

Where Cloisters Staff involved Mr Eastwood 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.

BIG BAND When Friday

08:00–08:35

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. The band went on tour to the Amalfi Coast in Italy in summer 2019.

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SIXTH FORM JAZZ ENSEMBLE When

Tuesday

Where

Monteverdi

Staff involved

Mr Michael

Age range

Sixth Form

13:15 –14:00

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

SENIOR JAZZ ENSEMBLE When

Thursday 13:15–14:00

Where

Heritage Room

Staff involved

Miss John

Age range

Upper 5th

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

INTERMEDIATE JAZZ ENSEMBLE When

Monday

Where

Monteverdi

Staff involved

Mr Michael

Age range

Lower 5th

08:00– 08:35

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

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BRASS ENSEMBLE When Monday 13:15–14:00 Where Heritage Room 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 Wednesday

08:00–08:35

Where Montiverdi Staff involved Mr Butterworth Age range

Sixth Form

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

INTERMEDIATE PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE When

Thursday 13:15–14:00

Where tbc Staff involved Mr Butterworth Age range

Upper School

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

JUNIOR PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE When Wednesday

13:05–13:35

Where Junior School Music Room Staff involved Mr Butterworth Age range

Middle School

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

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GUITAR ENSEMBLE When Monday 13:15–14:00 Where Brahms Staff involved Mr Scheuerer Age range All Description This group has the opportunity to perform at school concerts.

FLUTE ENSEMBLE When Wednesday 08:30–08:35 Where

Heritage Room

Staff involved Mr O’Regan Age range All Description An ensemble for all flautists in the school. Weekly rehearsals lead towards various concerts, both large and small.

CLARINET ENSEMBLE When

Friday

Where

Monteverdi

Staff involved

Mrs Sapsard

Age range

Upper and Middle Schools

13:15–14:00

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

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MOLVENO FOOTBALL TRAINING When

Michaelmas Term (Lower 5th trip): Friday (up to half-term) Trinity Term (Upper 4th trip): Monday and Thursday (up to half-term)

13:10–13:55 07:45– 08:30

Where Sports Hall Staff involved Mr Thomas Age range Lower 5th and Upper 4th who are going to Molveno holiday and are selected for the squad Description

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

CRICKET TRAINING When Monday Friday Separate sessions for all squads in Lent Term

16:30 –19:30 07:45–08:30

Where Sports Hall Staff involved Mr Newell and other coaches Age range Michaelmas Term sessions for 1st XI squad and invitees only, then all age-groups in Lent Term Description Each age-group will be assigned a weekly session in the Lent Term.

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

FENCING CLUB When

Tuesday Wednessday Saturday

Where

Sports Hall

Staff involved

Mr Sadiq, Mr Sloman, Mr Lowen, Mr Hamika, Mr Bela and Mr Conyard

Age range

All

16:30–18:00 (Upper 4th–Upper 6th) 16:30–18:00 (Lower 4th and 3rd Form) 09:00–11:00 (Lower 4th and 3rd Form) 11:00–13:00 (Upper 4th–Upper 6th)

Description From squad members to absolute beginners all pupils are welcome. Pupils must have long white socks, fencing breeches, a glove and a mask.

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ATHLETICS CLUB When Monday (Trinity Term)

After school

Where Perivale Athletics Track Staff involved PE Department staff 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.

YOGA CLUB When Red Mondays

13:20 –13:50

Where Dance Studio Staff involved Ms Cronshey Age range Lower 4th and 3rd Form Description Join us for our weekly yoga class. Open to all levels and suitable for beginners and experienced yogis alike. Yoga is a combination of breathing and movement which improves posture, flexibility, strength, balance, coordination and motor skills. It has been proved to help people recognise and honour all emotions, learning to trust their instincts. It helps people to build confidence in the body and the mind by becoming more in tune with both. It teaches breathing techniques that increase energy and decrease anxiety, providing effective coping strategies for stress. It is ideal for athletes and scholars alike and benefits all who practise it. We look forward to welcoming you.

VOLLEYBALL CLUB When

Friday

Where

Sports Hall

Staff involved

Mr Scicinski

16:15 –18:00

Age range All Description

Volleyball practice and fixtures – beginners welcome.

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TLS CLUBS When

TLS Homework Club (Lower 4th and 3rd Form): Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Printing Club: Friday

Lexia Club (3rd Form), Lexplore Reading Club, Model Making Club, Locker Club: Details tbc

16:20–17:15

08:40–09:00

Where TLS Department Staff involved TLS Department staff Age range All, with an emphasis on Middle School Description

Assorted pupil support activities.

TRIPS 2021–23 Where

Details

Teacher(s) in Charge

Germany

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

Mr Thomas, Miss Davis and Dom Thomas

Annual history trip to Berlin in July

History Department

France

Ski trip to Les Menuires February 2022

Mr Billinge and Mrs McKenna

Annual Lourdes pilgrimage during Easter holidays

Mr McKeown

U14/U13 netball tour to Disneyland Paris April 2022

Netball coaches

Belgium

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

Mrs Nicholls and History Department

Spain/Catalonia

Annual Benedictine exchange trip to Montserrat June 2022

Ms Correia

Azores

Geography trip October 2022

Mr Walton

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. L5th trip (postponed from 2020) to take place in October 2021.

U4th trip (postponed from 2021) to take place in May/June 2022. L4th trip (deferred from 2022) to take place in 2023.

Mr Thomas

‘In the Footsteps of St Benedict’ pilgrimage as part of 120th Anniversary celebrations October 2022

Dom Alexander

USA

Government and Politics trip to New York and Washington DC October 2022

Mr Joyce

Malaysia

Hockey tour July 2022

Hockey coaches

Sri Lanka U15/U14/U13 cricket tour April 2022

Mr Newell, Mr Thomas and Mr Donegan

South Africa

Rugby coaches

Senior rugby tour July 2022

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