St Swithun's Activities Summer Term 2024

ACTIVITIES

CO-CURRICULAR AND WEEKEND ACTIVITIES

SUMMER TERM 2024

CO-CURRICULAR ETHOS

At St Swithun’s we are proud of our academic excellence but also believe in the concept of being ‘appropriately academic’. This means encouraging the girls to work hard in class but also providing them with opportunities to do something else. The ‘something else’ is as important as academic lessons, and sometimes more so. We expect the girls to try new things, to make mistakes and learn from them, to develop commitment, perseverance, teamwork and organisational skills.

We accept that some girls will naturally want to take part in many activities and that others will need some gentle persuasion. We would be failing in our duty to the latter if we did not emphasise the importance of balancing academic work with other activities. After all, the girls will never again have so many opportunities to try such a wide range of activities.

Boarders are expected to sign up to a certain number of co-curricular activities that take place after school. This number depends on which year group the girls are in but, generally speaking, the younger girls are expected to do more activities when their workload is lighter. Day girls are welcome to sign up to these activities. There is also a wide range of lunchtime clubs.

Pupils commit to an after-school activity for one term and the sign-up process happens at the beginning of each term. Form tutors help with this process to ensure that the girls have a good balance of co-curricular activities and that they honour any priority sport, music or drama activities for which they are required.

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES SUMMER 2024

MONDAY

6.45-7.30am

7.30-8.30am

8.15-8.45am

Brass ensemble (by invitation)

Chamber music ensemble (by invitation)

Vocal ensemble (by invitation)

Break The ‘Happening World’

Pet club

Period 8

Lunch 1

1.05-1.35pm

Lunch 2

1.35-2.10pm

After school

4.30-5.30pm

TUESDAY

Swimming squad (by invitation)

Chamber music ensembles (by invitation)

4.30-6.00pm

5.30-6.30pm

Humanities reading group

CONCERT BAND (by invitation) PHOENIX CHOIR (L4-U4)

GCSE Italian

Academic lunches

Biological journal society (L6 up)

Mathematical challenge club

Minecraft club (L4)

Model United Nations

Science club (L4 U4)

Senior debating club (L5 up)

Velocity fitness

CONCERT ORCHESTRA (by invitation)

Academic lunches club

Athletics development

Earth Prize Society

Gymnastics

Netball shooting

Raiding the archives

Reading room

U4 Social club

U4 (Radioactive) Band

Academic lunches

Enterprise/business society

Football (L5-M5)

German club

Cricket (by invitation)

Science journal club

Stride - fitness

Trampolining

Athletics jumps club

L4 Maths Club

Contemporary and contact dance

German club

HERO society

History and politics reading group (M5 up)

Cricket (by invitation)

Athletics hurdles club

Open athletic development

Radio play club (L5,M5, U5)

Trampolining

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (by invitation) SCHOOL PRODUCTION REHEARSALS

L4/U4 tennis

The Morrows 5-6pm by invitation

L5/M5 Athletics

Archery club*

Athletic development

D of E expedition planning (M5)

Gaming club

Scratch drama club

Senior cricket (by invitation)

Squash club*

Homework club in the library

6.00-7.00pm Fencing (by invitation)

6.00-8.00pm

M5 Cricket

L5 Tennis

L4/U4 Athletics

Allotment club

Art club

Dungeons and Dragons club

Golf club

Scottish reeling club

Senior lacrosse - athletic development

Homework club in the library

Green – sign-up

WEDNESDAY

CHAMBER CHOIR

Chamber music ensemble (by invitation)

Jukebox (U5 band - by invitation)

STEM reading group

DAY HOUSE MEETINGS

GCSE Italian

Gymnastics (boarders only)

L4 Dance company

L4 Dance company

Current affairs and journalism club

Makaton club

Please note - day house meetings take priority

SCHOOL PRODUCTION REHEARSALS

SENIOR TENNIS (U5 up)

L5 Cricket

SWIMMING SQUAD

Open athletics

Art club

Cooking for night shelter

Greenpower

L4/U4 football

Shooting club*

Yoga *

Homework club in the library

CAPS & BOLD take first priority | Bold take second priority

Blue – optional clubs

co-curricular activities (these require a term’s commitment) *There is a cost for this activity

This timetable is correct at time of printing, but could be subject to change

THURSDAY

Swimming squad

Clarinet ensemble (by invitation)

Flute ensemble (by invitation)

Chamber music ensemble (by invitation)

Oracle and academic journalism club

STRING ORCHESTRA (by invitation)

GCSE Italian

M5 (Motive) Rock group (by invitation)

Chamber music ensemble (by invitation)

"The Globe" Geography club

Academic lunches

Athletic development

Law society (M5 up)

Medical society

Nordic walking club

Sweat - fitness

Percussion ensemble (by invitation)

Chamber music ensemble (by invitation)

Athletic development

Bible study group

Femlosophy club

Knitting club

Lacrosse GK club

Let's create (tech)

Musical theatre club

Touch typing

Trampolining

SWITHUN CHOIR (L5-U6)

L4/U4 CRICKET

SWIMMING SQUAD

Athletic development

M5 Tennis

Art club

Karate*

Swith Radio

FRIDAY

Homework club in the library

Fencing (by invitation)

Fencing*

Chamber music ensemble (by invitation)

Jazz/swing band (by invitation)

Junior debating (L4 U4)

Touch typing

CHAMBER GROUPS (by invitation)

Woodwind ensemble (by invitation)

Coding club

Junior debating (L4/U4)

Netball (turn up and play)

Philosothon

Primary school volunteering

Touch Rugby

Baroque ensemble (by invitation)

Advanced chemistry club (L6/U6)

Junior drama club (L4 U4)

Languages from scratch

Open athletic development

Social badminton

Spanish club L5-M5

Stage make-up club (L5 up)

Homework club in the library

WEEKEND ACTIVITIES

ETHOS

At St Swithun’s we offer a full and varied programme of cultural, social and recreational activities at the weekends to suit all of our boarders, which we believe will broaden their experience. We believe that the weekend is a time when girls should have the opportunity to take some ‘downtime’, to try out new experiences, to learn how to organise their time appropriately and effectively, and to get to know girls of different ages and backgrounds. Our aim is to provide an appropriate balance of constructive activities and relaxation within a home from home environment.

The weekend activity programme is open to all boarders, free of charge. Day girls will be charged for any activity they wish to sign up for at the weekend. We welcome feedback from the girls about the trips they go on and we are always interested in suggestions for future trips.

STRUCTURE OF WEEKENDS

The organised weekend activities for the Summer Term 2024 are set out in this booklet. The overall structure for each weekend is as follows:

On Friday evening girls have the option of taking part in activities or relaxing. On Saturdays there are matches and other school activities, optional weekend activities (detailed in this booklet) and the opportunity to go shopping in Winchester. On Sundays there are matches and other school activities, optional activities and chapel in the evening.

I hope your daughter will make the most of the opportunities available to her and that she has a fulfilling and enjoyable time while she is with us. If you have any queries regarding the weekend programme, please do not hesitate to contact me on hansenb@stswithuns.com

Mr Bruce Hansen

Finlay housemaster and weekend activities co-ordinator

FRIDAY 26 APRIL – SUNDAY 28 APRIL

FRIDAY Outdoor games – mini football 16:45 – 17:45

Supermarket run 19:15 – 20:30

SATURDAY

U12-U16 Cricket vs Embley (H) 08:30 – 16:00 Art workshop 10:00 – 12:00 ALL

Supervised research in the library 10:00 – 12:00 ALL

Forest cycling 13:00 – 17:00

markets 13:30 – 16:00

at Avington golf course 13:30 – 16:00

Boarding house BBQ 17:30 – 18:30

SUNDAY

Indoor rock climbing 09:30 – 12:00

School production rehearsal 10:00 – 18:00 Fitness suite session 10:30 – 12:00

10:30 – 12:30

Dance session 11.00 – 12.00

swimming 11:30 – 12:30

13:30 – 16:00

Water meadow walk and ice-creams 13:30 – 16:00

Make and bake: cookies 15:00 – 17:00

CHAPEL

Hyde Abbey, Hillcroft, Le Roy 17:25 – 17:55 L4, U4, L5, M5, U5, L6

High House, Earlsdown, Finlay (optional) 18:00 – 18:30 U4, L5, M5, U5, L6, U6

FRIDAY 3 MAY

U5 study leave begins 16:20

EXEAT weekend commences 16:20

Founders' Day concert 19:30 –21:45

MONDAY 6 MAY

Boarders return:

Le Roy

18:00 -19:30

Senior Houses 18:00 - 20:30

Finlay 18:00 - 21:30

FRIDAY 10 MAY – SUNDAY 12 MAY

FRIDAY UKSA Water sports weekend departure L4 & U4 U6 study leave begins

M5 German exchange parent information meeting 16:30 – 17:30

run 19:15 – 20:30

SATURDAY M5 Bronze DofE practice expedition 08:00

1st-3rd, U14ABCD Tennis vs Downe House (A) 12:00 – 17:30

at Avington golf course 13:30 – 16:00

Indoor rock climbing 09:30 – 12:00

– 12:00

Choir Rehearsal (Winchester Cathedral) 17:00 – 18:30 Choir

Water sports weekend return 18.30 L4 & U4 Confirmation service 18:30 – 20:00

FRIDAY 17 MAY – SUNDAY 19 MAY

FRIDAY

L6 UCAS evening 16:45 – 17:45

run 19:15 – 20:30

SATURDAY

1st & U13AB Cricket vs Downe House (A) 11:45 – 18:00

U12BC & U13CD Tennis vs Downe House (H) 13:30 – 15:30

at Avington golf course 13:30 – 16:00

house BBQ 17:30 – 18:30

– 12:00

house rounders tournament 16:00 – 17:00

CHAPEL

Hyde Abbey, Hillcroft, Le Roy 17:25 – 17:55 L4, U4, L5, M5, U5, L6

High House, Earlsdown, Finlay (optional) 18:00 – 18:30 U4, L5, M5, U5, L6, U6

FRIDAY 24 MAY

Half term begins 16:20 ALL

SUNDAY 2 JUNE

Boarders return:

Le Roy 18:00 -19:30

U4 - U5 18:00 - 20:30

L6 18:00 - 21:30

Finlay 18:00 - 22:00

FRIDAY 7 JUNE – SUNDAY 9 JUNE

FRIDAY L5 Battlefields Trip departs 05:30 L5 Outdoor games - ultimate frisbee 16:45 – 17:45

run 19:15 – 20:30

SATURDAY

U12A & U14AB Cricket vs Epsom College (H) 09:00 – 13:00

HSAA County Track and Field Championships (A) 09:30 – 17:00

U13A & U15AB Cricket vs Epsom College 13:00 – 18:00

workshop 10:00 – 12:00

- town visit 13:30 – 17:00

at Avington golf course 13:30 – 16:00

Boarding house water fight 16:30 – 17:30

Boarding house BBQ or House choice 17:30 – 18:30

M5 Social Event with Winchester College and Godolphin (A) 19:00 – 21:00

Adventures (high ropes) 13:00 – 16:00

Wittering beach 13:00 – 18:00 L4-M5

and bake: Rice crispy cake 15:00 – 17:00

L5 Battlefields Trip returns 18:15 L5

CHAPEL

Hyde Abbey, Hillcroft, Le Roy 17:25 – 17:55 L4, U4, L5, M5, U5, L6

High House, Earlsdown, Finlay (optional) 18:00 – 18:30 U4, L5, M5, U5, L6, U6

FRIDAY

FRIDAY 14 JUNE – SUNDAY 16 JUNE

M5 parents’ meeting 16:30 – 19:00

games 16:45 – 17:45

summer performance 19:30 – 22:00

SATURDAY Supermarket run 09:15 – 10:30

M5 bronze DofE final expedition (New Forest) 08:00 M5

U14 Cricket v KES (A) 09:00 – 13:00

U12AB & U13AB Cricket vs KES (H) 09:00 – 13:00

U12-U15 Emerging Athletes 13:00 – 16:00

study in the library 10:00 – 12:00

- town visit 13:30 – 17:00

at Avington golf course 13:30 – 16:00

13:00 – 17:00

SUNDAY

– 12:00

arena 14:00 – 16:00

walk and ice creams 14:00 – 16:30

M5 bronze DofE final expedition returns 19:00 M5

13:00 – 16:00 L5, U6

13:30 – 16:30

& calligraphy session 14:00 – 16:00

CHAPEL

L5

Hyde Abbey, Hillcroft, Le Roy 17:25 – 17:55 L4, U4, L5, M5, U5, L6

High House, Earlsdown, Finlay (optional) 18:00 – 18:30 U4, L5, M5, U5, L6, U6

FRIDAY 21 JUNE – SUNDAY 23 JUNE

FRIDAY

U5 Leavers’ gala dinner 18:30 – 21:00 U5

games 16:45 – 17:45

run 19:15 – 20:30

SATURDAY

morning 09:30 – 12:00

day & mini festival 14:00 – 19:00

– 12:00

– 17:00

- town visit 13:30 – 17:00

house water fight 15:30 – 16:30

CHAPEL

Hyde Abbey, Hillcroft, Le Roy 17:25 – 17:55 L4, U4, L5, M5, U5, L6 High House, Earlsdown, Finlay (optional) 18:00 – 18:30 U4, L5, M5, U5, L6, U6

FRIDAY 28 JUNE – SUNDAY 30

JUNE

FRIDAY

U5 Silver DofE Qualifying Expedition 08:00 U5

L4 parents’ meeting 16:30 – 18:00 Outdoor games 16:45 – 17:45 ALL Summer Concert 19:30 – 21:30 ALL

SATURDAY

Supermarket run 09:15 – 10:30 ALL

U15 ISTA Tennis Championships (A) 08:30 – 16:00

U5-U6 ISTA Tennis Championships (A) 08:30 – 16:00

1st & U15A Cricket vs KES (A) 09:00 – 14:00

U15B, U14A, U13A, U12A Cricket vs Godolphin (H) 09:00 – 14:00

U12 &U13AB, U14ABC, U15AB, 1st-3rd Tennis vs Godolphin (H) 09:00 – 13:00

Winchester market 09:30 – 12:00 ALL West Quay shopping 13:00 – 17:30 ALL Mini Golf 13:00 – 17:00

Golf at Avington golf course 13:30 – 16:00

Boarding house choice supper 18:00 – 19:00

SUNDAY

U15 & U19 ISTA Tennis Championships (A) 08:30 – 16:00

Indoor rock climbing 09:30 – 12:00 ALL Fitness suite session 10:30 – 12:00 ALL

10:30 – 12:30 ALL

Dance session 11.00 – 12.00 ALL

swimming 11:30 – 12:30 ALL West Wittering beach 12:45 – 17:30

Mini Golf 13:00 – 17:00

Make: Ice cream floats and sundaes 13:00 – 17:00 ALL

U5 Silver DofE expedition returns 20:00 ALL

Calligraphy: botanical decoration 14:00 – 16:00 ALL

CHAPEL

Hyde Abbey, Hillcroft, Le Roy 17:25 – 17:55 L4, U4, L5, M5, U5, L6

High House, Earlsdown, Finlay (optional) 18:00 – 18:30 U4, L5, M5, U5, L6, U6

FRIDAY

FRIDAY 5 JULY – SUNDAY 7 JULY

bursary fund Neon Disco and auction 19:00 – 23:55 SATURDAY

– 22:30