Horizons Brochure - Summer 2023

HORIZONS

Summer Term, 2023

HORIZONS

Introduction to Horizons

The Horizons Programme aims to inspire all students to engage in and take ownership of their own educational experience through a genuine commitment to a range of artistic, cultural, intellectual and sporting opportunities.

This diverse and dynamic programme of co-curricular activities seeks to meet the interests of all students. We are passionate about ensuring that all students feel valued, fulfilled and challenged, and that they each can develop an identity that they are proud of and confident in. With wellbeing at the core of the Horizons Programme, we hope that all students will find a place where they feel a genuine sense of belonging, where they can connect with like-minded peers, explore and discover new interests, engage with their passions, whilst aspiring to and achieving excellence. The programme also contains an abundance of opportunities that supports our students in their development of the core competencies, skills and attitudes that will enable them to confidently embrace, influence and impact positively on a rapidly changing global stage.

All students should aim to sign up to at least three activities across a range of co-curricular areas, committing to these for the term. We very much hope that students will continue to develop their interests over a longer period, but would also encourage them to continue to try something new!

A dynamic and constantly evolving platform of co-curricular opportunities, the Horizons Programme intends to reflect the needs and interests of our students, utilising the expertise of our outstanding staff and student leaders so to deliver a relevant, holistic and authentic educational programme in which all students can flourish.

I hope you enjoy exploring our Summer Term 2023 programme.

Matthew Cook Assistant Head (Co-Curricular) Taunton School

Co-Curricular

Amnesty International

Friday, Lunch (12:40-13:15)

Location: D5

All year groups welcome

Mr Roberts

Student Leader: Tamara Suguru

Amnesty is a global human rights movement of over 10 million people. It exposes human rights abuses and aims to educate and mobilise the public. Amnesty International at Taunton School is student led. It meets on a weekly basis to discuss various human rights issues. Participants will have the potential to educate themselves, educate others and mobilise support. There is the potential for different students to lead discussions each week. Recent topics have included Women’s Rights in Iran, Period Poverty, Human Rights and War and Refugee and Migrant Rights. If you want to learn more about issues affecting the people of our planet and you want to take a stance (and be principled) then this is the group for you.

Art Club

Monday, Wednesday, After School (16:00-17:15)

Location: Art Department

All year groups welcome Dr Hammer and Miss Nixon

Are you an Art or Photography student who wants to refine your technical skills/practical work? Or are you a creative soul who simply enjoys exploring new artistic processes for fun? If so, this is the club for you.

“Don’t wait for inspiration. It comes while working”

Henri Matisse

Bridge Club

Monday, After School (16:00-17:15); Friday, Lunch (12:40-13:15)

Location: C2 (Monday), C1 (Friday)

All year groups welcome Mr Brown Max no. of students: 8

A chance to learn to play the world’s most popular card game. Beginners and more experienced players welcome from all years. The Monday session will concentrate on ‘Learning to play’. Come and learn a new skill in a pleasant atmosphere-you will have fun!

Burke Debating and Public Speaking Society

Wednesday, Lunch (12:40-13:15)

Location: M7 (Year 9-10), Theatre (Year 11-13)

All year groups welcome

Mr Dougan and Ms Commings

Student Leaders: Lizzie Dutton and Julian Carr

The Burke Debating and Public Speaking Society

Open to all years. The Burke is Taunton School’s oldest Society. No previous experience needed as we have something for everyone, for those new to Debating we have informal lunchtime debates at both Junior and Senior level, as well as formal debates for more confident speakers. There are also lots of opportunities to compete locally, nationally and even internationally. As we say at Taunton School, it’s great to debate!!

Contemporary and Street Dance Club

Friday, After School (16:00-17:15)

Location: TS Dance Studio

Year 9, Year 12, Year 13

Miss Walker, Student Leader: Fatou Mbengu

A new student-led dance club, learning street dance, hip hop, and contemporary choreography each week. Come along to try a variety of dance styles and have some fun on a Friday afternoon!

Drama for Fun

Monday, After School (16:00-17:15)

Location: Theatre

Years 9-13

Mrs Stamp and Mr Griffiths-Bloor

Max no. of students: 20

After May 17th this club becomes an amalgamation of years 9-13 who wish to have an hour a week of drama for fun and skills building.

Dungeons and Dragons

Monday and Wednesday lunch (12:40-13:15)

Location: C2

Year 9, Year 10

Mr Rayner and Mx Parker

Max no. of students: 20

Get away from the stresses of school life and take on challenges as a new person in a fantasy world with nothing but your imagination and some dice. In Dungeons and Dragons you play the role of a fictional character that you create. The story is up to you.

Co-Curricular

Engineering Club

Monday, Lunch (12:40-13:15)

Location: SP3

Year 12

Mr Marriage

Max no. of students: 15

This term we will be looking at how new ways of storing energy could help beat the climate emergency. Will these technologies spawn the next generation of billionaires?

Greenpower

Monday & Wednesday (16:00-17:00)

Location: L4

All year groups welcome Mr Brunt, Mr Gush & Mr Mason

Greenpower is an international motorsport competition that helps students develop extraordinary STEM skills and knowledge whilst designing and manufacturing a racing car. Students will race their cars at famous venues such as Silverstone and Goodwood, competing against other schools and colleges.

Model United Nations (MUN)

Monday, Lunch (12:40-13:15)

Location: D4

All year groups welcome Mr Dougan, Student Leader: Moni Ayoade

MUN stands for Model United Nations. It is a simulation of the United Nations where students play the role of delegates from different countries and attempt to solve real-world issues with the policies and perspectives of their assigned country. Delegates engage in negotiations, discussions and lively debates; these are the cornerstones of UN activity. Model UN educates students about current events, international relations, diplomacy and the United Nations agenda. MUN also helps participants to enhance their knowledge of the world we live in, participants develop skills in public speaking and presentation, persuasion, analysis of situations, research and critical thinking.

Fashion Club

Wednesday; After School (16:00-17:15)

Location: L4

All year groups welcome

Mrs Nelson, Student Leader: Mia Weiting

Student led club covering all aspects of fashion including up-cycling old clothes, jewellery making and more! All students welcome.

Lyrical Dance Club

Friday; Lunch (12:40-13:15)

Location: TS Dance Studio

All year groups welcome Miss Walker

A fun and friendly dance club, learning new lyrical choreography each week. No previous experience needed-just lots of energy and enthusiasm!

Open to all year groups and abilities.

During simulations, participants role-play as diplomats representing a nation, or NGO, in a simulated session of a committee of the United Nations. This can be the Human Rights Council, the Security Council, the General Assembly, or any of the other United Nations bodies.

Participants become diplomats, researching a country, and proposing solutions to the problems of the day. Through debate, deliberation, and compromise delegates attempt to draft a United Nations resolution with clauses that address and mitigate or resolve the stated issues. Delegates then face the challenge of getting their resolution passed by a majority within the committee they are simulating.

For example, a student may be assigned the United States of America and will have to solve global topics such as nuclear non-proliferation.

MUN helps you develop confidence in leading others, gives you a stronger awareness of global issues, and the chance to make new friends (potentially from around the world). Model UN is a valuable experience that can help you get into college, find your first job, and become inspired to change the world. See you there!

Co-Curricular

Musical Theatre Dance Club

Monday, Lunch (12:40-13:15)

Location: TS Dance Studio

All year groups welcome Miss Walker

A fun and friendly dance club, learning new musical theatre choreography each week-from Hairspray and Grease, to Matilda and Mamma Mia! No previous experience needed-just lots of energy, enthusiasm, and a love of musicals!

Open to all year groups and abilities.

Photography Club

Wednesday, Lunch (12:40-13:15)

Location: L11

Year 9, Year 10, Year 11

Mrs Duncan and Miss Nixon

Photographs are not just made with a camera-they require the involvement of your eyes, head and heart. Come along and discover how this magic happens!

RaG-Raising and Giving

Wednesday, Lunch (12:40-13:15)

Location: M12

All year groups welcome Mrs Mico

Max no. of students: 12

This is your chance to be involved in how the school community raises money for charity and which charities we support. This club allows students to collaborate with others to help and support those who need it most whilst organising some really fun events.

TS Thespians

Monday, Evening (17:45-19:00)

Location: Theatre

Year 11, Year 12, Year 13

Mrs Stamp

Max no. of students: 20

Years 11-13 For the truly dedicated to theatrebuilding small one act performances for the Strictly Studio evening

Ballroom Dancing Club

Monday, After School (16:00-17:15) Location: GWR

All year groups welcome Mr Roberts, Student Leader: Theresa Oetinger

Learning a variety of Dances like Tango, Disco Fox or Cha Cha Cha. Having a laugh and enjoy the music.

Ballet Grade 6

Friday, (16:00-17:15)

Location: Prep School Dance Room

All year groups welcome Mrs Turner

Studying the syllabus from the Royal Academy of Dance, preparing for entrance to the Grade 6 exam

Ballet Grade 7

Friday, (17:15-18:15)

Location: Centenary Hall/Senior School

Dance Room

All year groups welcome Mrs Turner

Studying the syllabus from the Royal Academy of Dance, preparing for entrance to the Grade 7 exam

Concept Art

Friday, (16:00-17:15)

Location: M2

All year groups welcome Mrs Nelson, Student Leader: Olga Romanova

Ballet Grade 5

Monday, (17:15-18:15)

Location: Centenary Hall/Senior School

Dance Room

All year groups welcome Mrs Turner

Studying the syllabus from the Royal Academy of Dance, preparing for entrance to the Grade 5 exam

Concept art is a form of art that conveys a visual representation of a variety of different media formats, including film, video games, animation and much more. This club will explore how to draw balanced visual representations and designs of different characters and locations.

Co-Curricular

CCFArmy Royal Navy RAF

Friday, (15:30-17:00)

Location: Parade Square

Year 10, Year 11, Year 12, Year 13

Mr Pring

Mr Turner

Mr Dunn

The CCF is a nationwide organisation that gives young people the opportunity to build Resilience, Confidence and Leadership through a military syllabus.

We run three sections – Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force. It is compulsory for students in Year 10, with a large number of students choosing to continue through Years 11 to 13. Senior Cadets are given the opportunity to teach and lead junior cadets, developing amazing life skills. The syllabus is broad and engaging from drill and shooting to sailing and flying.

Global Outlook Committee

Wednesday, First break (11:00-11.15am)

Location: M5

All year groups welcome Mr Roberts

A committee of house reps who collectively help to better promote and integrate Global Outlook in the senior school.

Vocal Coaching

Wednesday, Lunch (12:40-13:15)

Location: Drama Studio

Year 10

Mr Griffiths-Bloor

One to one specialist vocal coaching with Mr GB bookings only!

Warhammer 40K Club

Wednesday, After School (16:00-17:15)

Location: CCS

All year groups welcome Mr Dougan, Student Leader: Joe Taylor

For the Emperor! We in the Warhammer club are an adventurous and creative community who are centered around the massive fictional universe of Warhammer. We accept all modelers who wish to play, paint or both. We both do Warhammer 40k and age of sigmar. We host regular tournaments for our players as well as painting competition for those who enjoy bringing the universes to life. We wish you well and luck in the future battles.

Young Enterprise

Wednesday, After School (16:00-17:15)

Location: C3

Year 12, Year 13

Mr Stoddart

Max no. of students: 15

Young Enterprise is a leading educational charity that offers young people the opportunity to test and develop their entrepreneurial skills by forming a team to set up and run a business. Our program will replicate the process and will involve all aspects of business from finance, operations, marketing, setting up a website and leading a team. Working with other students from across the school, you will develop and pitch business ideas that aim to tackle inequalities and transform local communities while further developing your teamwork, communication, research, and presentation skills.

Music

Funk Band

Monday, Community Time (08:20-08:55)

Location: GWR

Year 10 , Year 11, Year 12, Year 13

Mr Izzett, Student Leader:s Isabel Hogevold, Annabelle Mellenchip

Max no. of students: 12

A small, function band-style ensemble rehearsing popular music for lively performances at concerts and school events. Horn section members wanted (saxophone, trumpet, trombone etc.)

*Invite Only-Talk to the Music Department if you would like to be involved*

Wind Band

Monday, Lunch (12:40-13:15)

Location: GWR

All year groups welcome Mr Carden

A large ensemble for woodwind, brass and percussion players of all abilities. Rehearsing a variety of music for performances in school concerts.

Chapel Choir

Monday, After School (16:00-17:15)

Location: Chapel

All year groups welcome Mr Carden

An ensemble for keen singers of all voice types rehearsing for school concerts, chapel services and events. Please talk to the music department if you would like to join.

Brass Ensemble

Tuesday, Community Time (08:20-08:55)

Location: GWR

All year groups welcome Mr Paul and Mr Hall

A small ensemble for brass players of all abilities, rehearsing a variety of repertoire for school concerts.

Junior Rock Band

Friday, Lunch (12:40-13:15)

Location: GWR

Year 9-10

Mr Snook and Mr Reading

Max no. of students: 6

An opportunity for guitarists, bassists, singers, drummers and keyboardists in Y9-10 to rehearse rock repertoire. Talk to the music department for more information.

Rock Band

Wednesday, Community Time (08:20-08:55)

Location: GWR

Year 11, Year 12, Year 13

Mr Snook

Max no. of students: 10

An ensemble for singers, guitarists, bass players, drummers and pianists rehearsing a variety of popular music for performance in school concerts and events. Please talk to the music department if you would like to be involved.

ONE FAMILY MANY JOURNEYS

Junior String Quartet

Wednesday, Community Time (08:20-08:55)

Location: MTR

Year 9, Year 10

Mr Reading

Ensemble for string players, rehearsing for school concerts and performances.

*By invite only-please talk to the music department if you are interested*

Jazz Ensemble

Wednesday, Community Time (08:20-08:55)

Location: Chamber Music Room

Year 11, Year 12, Year 13

Mr Baron

Small ensemble for instrumentalists and singers interested in jazz, rehearsing for school concerts and events. Please talk to the music department if you are interested.

AVE

Wednesday, Lunch (12:40-13:15)

Location: Chapel

All year groups welcome Mr Cook

A small vocal ensemble for higher voice types rehearsing a variety of repertoire for performance at school concerts, competitions and events. Please talk to the music department if you are interested in joining.

Music

Chamber Music

Wednesday, After School (16:00-17:00)

Location: GWR

All year groups welcome Mr Carden

High level music-making for instrumentalists, in small groups with expert music department staff.

Percussion Ensemble

Wednesday, After School (16:00-17:15)

Location: Percussion Room

All year groups welcome Mr Baron

An ensemble open to percussionists of all abilities or anyone interested in hitting in rhythm. Rehearsing in preparation for performances in school concerts and events.

Dance Band

Thursday, Community Time (08:20-08:55)

Location: GWR

All year groups welcome Mr Carden

A jazz band open to reed players, brass players, percussionist and pianists rehearsing big band-style music for school concerts and events. Please talk to the music department if you are interested in being involved.

Friday Choir

Friday, Lunch (12:40-13:15)

Location: Chapel

All year groups welcome Mr Carden

Join weekly Friday lunchtime choir sessions in the Summer term to work on a variety of musical styles with members of the music staff.

Horn Ensemble

Thursday, Community Time (08:20-08:55)

Location: MTR

All year groups welcome Miss Wilmshurst

Ensemble for French horn players of all abilities. Please talk to the music department if you are interested in joining.

Sport

Athletic Development

Location: Fitness Suite

Mr Thompson

See below for individual timings and year groups

Strength & Conditioning sessions designed to improve physical robustness for all sports. Based on the ‘Long-Term Athletic Development pathway’, sessions are tailored to year groups to enhance physical characteristics at the appropriate stage of development. If you are participating in multiple sports and want to improve your speed, power, strength or conditioning to take your performance to the next step, these sessions are for you.

Timings:

Monday, Lunch (12:40-13:15)

Year 11, Year 12, Year 13

Monday, After School (16:00-17:15)

Year 9, Year 10

Tuesday, Lunch (12:40-13:15)

Year 10, Year 11, Year 12, Year 13

Wednesday , Lunch (12:40-13:15)

Year 11, Year 12, Year 13

Wednesday, After School (16:00-17:15)

Year 9, Year 10

Thursday, Lunch (12:40-13:15)

Year 10, Year 11, Year 12, Year 13

Friday, After School (15:30-16:30)

Year 11, Year 12, Year 13

ONE FAMILY MANY JOURNEYS

Athletic Development - Speed Training

Wednesday, Pre-School (07:15-07:45)

Location: Sports Hall

All year groups welcome Mr Thompson

These sessions are focused on developing technical ability in order to improve your speed, acceleration and agility for all sports.

Badminton

Thursday, (17:15-18:00)

Location: TPS sports hall

Year 11, Year 12, Year 13

Mr Carroll

Max no. of students: 30

The badminton club at school is for anyone interested in playing for a school team or just for fun

Golf Club

Friday, Lunch (12:40-13:15)

Location: Golf Centre (Jowett Car Park)

All year groups welcome Mr Dempster

A chance for any golfers to come and practise in the golf nets or on the chipping/putting greens.

Sport

Pre-season Hockey

Friday, After School (16:00-17:15)

Location: Durrant

Year 9

Mrs Bennett

Pre-season hockey for anyone who wants to improve in the off-season

Pre-season Hockey Junior Girls

Wednesday, After School (16:00-17:15)

Location: Durrant

Years 9 & 10

Mrs Bennett

Student Leader: Lola Tarr

Pre-season hockey for anyone who wants to improve.

Pre-season Hockey Senior Girls

Monday, After School (16:00-17:15)

Location: Durrant

Years 11 - 13

Mrs Bennett

Student Leader: Zara Pitman

Pre-season for hockey for any player who wants to improve in the off-season.

Pre-tour Netball Training

Wednesday, After School (16:00-17:15)

Location: TPS Courts

Years 10 - 12

Miss Manley

This is an opportunity for those girls going on the Singapore and Malaysia Tour to train ready for tour.

Pre-season Rugby

Monday; Wednesday; Friday

Monday 16:00 - 17:00 (U16s + Y12)

Wednesday 16:00 - 17:00 (U15s)

Friday 16:00 - 17:00 (U14s)

Location: Uppers

Years 9 - 12

Mr Thomas

Pre-season rugby sessions to develop and start building for next season. A chance to play lots of conditioned games and get ahead for the start of the season.

Long Distance Swimming Club

Tuesday, Pre-School (06:45-07:45); Thursday, Pre-School (06:45-07:45)

Location: TPS Pool

All year groups welcome

Mr McCarthy

A club that makes the ordinary extraordinary. To deliver safe, challenging long distance water swimming challenges to Taunton School students and staff.

Open Squash Club

Friday, After School (16:30-17:30)

Location: Squash Courts

Years 9, Years 11-13

Mr Price Off season training session for all abilities.

Pistol Shooting Club

Wednesday, After School (16:00-17:15)

Location: The Gun Range on Foxcombe field

All year groups welcome

Mr Pettifer

Max no. of students: 8

Calm your mind, still your arm and learn to shoot a target at 10m. A completely new way of learning motor-skills and understanding better your own mind, come along and test your focus and mental strength whilst having fun and developing a new skill.

Taekwondo

Monday, After School (16:00-17:15)

Location: The Old Gym

All year groups welcome Mr Pettifer

Max no. of students: 20

An official Olympic Martial Art: increased reactions, flexibility, cardiovascular fitness are all benefits of participating in this club.

Team Performance Swimming

Monday; Wednesday, After School (16:00-17:15)

Location: TPS Pool

All year groups welcome Miss Mottram

Our afternoon swim sessions are open to those wishing to improve technique, fitness, speed, or race tactics. We work on all four strokes, starts and turns. A great chance for Taunton School Swim teams to practice together.

Volleyball Club

Wednesday, After School (16:00-17:15)

Location: Front of school

All year groups welcome Mr Jackson

Max no. of students: 24

Volleyball club for anyone interested in getting involved. All students welcome; no prior experience necessary!

Volunteering

Cleaning up the Quantocks

Friday (15:10-16:45)

Location: The Quantocks

Year 9; Year 11; Year 12; Year 13; Mrs Mico, Mr Hook

Max no. of students: 8

If you like to be outside, surrounded by nature and like to work as a team, then come to Quantocks and make them a nicer place to visit. Litter is an issue at some of the car parks and popular walks. We will be working to keep these areas tidy.

Firs Nursing Home

Friday (15:15-17:15)

Location: Meet at Reception

Year 12, Year 13

Mrs Mico, Miss Vickery

Max no. of students: 4

Spending time with residents in our local residential home. Sharing stories, playing board games amongst other activities.

French Teaching at Castle School

Friday (15:15-17:15)

Location: Meet at Reception

Year 12, Year 13

Mrs Mico, Mr Griffiths-Bloor

Max no. of students: 3

Teaching French to language students at a local school whilst sharing your cultural knowledge and experiences.

German Teaching at Castle School

Friday (15:15-17:15)

Location: Meet at Reception

Year 12, Year 13

Mrs Mico, Mr Griffiths-Bloor

Max no. of students: 3

Teaching German to language students at a local school whilst sharing your cultural knowledge and experiences.

Mandarin Teaching at Castle School

Friday (15:15-17:15)

Location: Meet at Reception

Year 12, Year 13

Mrs Mico, Mr Griffiths-Bloor

Max no. of students: 3

Teaching Mandarin to language students at a local school whilst sharing your cultural knowledge and experiences.

Spanish Teaching at Castle School

Friday (15:15-17:15)

Location: Meet at Reception

Year 12, Year 13

Mrs Mico, Mr Griffiths-Bloor

Max no. of students: 3

Teaching Spanish to language students at a local school whilst sharing your cultural knowledge and experiences

Looking after Long Run Meadow

Friday (15:15-17:15)

Location: Meet at Reception

Year 12, Year 13

Mrs Mico, Mr Lee, Miss Walker

Max no. of students: 15

Taking care of Long Run Meadow by keeping it litter free. This will make the space more pleasant for the local community and wildlife.

Academic Clinics

Chemistry Clinic

Monday, Wednesday; Friday; Lunch (12:40-13:15)

Location: SC2

All year groups welcome

Dr Osborne / Dr Franklin

To support students to get a better understanding of chemistry at all levels.

French Booster Session (1)

Monday, Lunch (12:40-13:15)

Location: M3

Year 11

Miss Busby

Are you struggling with your GCSE French? Pop in to get some extra support and practice.

French Booster Session (2)

Monday, After School (16:00-17:15)

Location: GD

Year 11

Mr Henderson

Are you struggling with your GCSE French? Pop in to get some extra support and practice.

French Booster Session (3)

Friday, Lunch (12:40-13:15)

Location: M3

Year 11

Mr Chalkley

Are you struggling with your GCSE French? Pop in to get some extra support and practice.

Spanish Booster Session (1)

Monday, Lunch (12:40-13:15)

Location: L12

Year 11

Mrs Dutton

Are you struggling with your GCSE Spanish? Pop in to get some extra support and practice.

Spanish Booster Session (2)

Monday, Lunch (12:40-13:15)

Location: L2

Year 11

Miss Samperio

Are you struggling with your GCSE Spanish? Pop in to get some extra support and practice.

Spanish Booster Session (3)

Friday, Lunch (12:40-13:15)

Location: L1

Year 11

Miss Price

Are you struggling with your GCSE Spanish? Pop in to get some extra support and practice.

Geography Writing Clinic IGCSE

Friday, Lunch (12:40-13:15)

Location: M5

Year 11

Dr Martens

An opportunity to develop the writing technique required to successfully tackle 8 and 12 mark IGCSE Geography questions.

German Booster Session

Wednesday, Lunch (13:10-13:45)

Location: M2

Year 11

Mrs Butler

Are you struggling with your GCSE German? Pop in to get some extra support and practice.

DT Clinic (1)

Wednesday, Lunch (12:40-13:15)

Location: L13

Year 11, Year 13

Mr Gush

Appointment only DT clinic with Mr Gush, to help students with coursework or practical projects.

DT

Clinic (2)

Monday, Lunch (12:40-13:15)

Location: L3

Year 11, Year 13

Mr Brunt

Appointment only DT clinic with Mr Brunt, to help students with coursework or practical projects.

Academic Clinics

DT Clinic (3)

Friday, Lunch (12:40-13:15)

Location: L4

Year 11, Year 13

Mr Mason

Appointment only DT clinic with Mr Mason, to help students with coursework or practical projects.

Maths Clinic (IB/AL)

Monday, Lunch (12:40-13:15)

Location: D2

Year 12, Year 13

Maths Staff

Are you struggling with a topic at AL or IB? Why not pop in and get some help, it may only take 5 minutes to resolve.

Maths Clinic (GCSE)

Wednesday, Lunch (12:40-13:15)

Location: D2

Year 9, Year 10, Year 11

Maths Staff

Are you struggling with a topic in GCSE? Why not pop in and get some help, it may only take 5 minutes to resolve.

Academic Enrichment

Chemistry Olympians

Wednesday, Lunch (12:40-13:15)

Location: SC3

Year 12, Year 13

Dr Franklin

Mastering Adobe Creative Cloud Application

Friday, Lunch (12:40-13:15)

Location: IT1

Year 10, Year 11, Year 12, Year 13

Mr Ryder

Biology Book Club

Friday, Lunch (12:40-13:15)

Location: SB4

All year groups welcome

Mr Dempster

Student Leader: Helen Hounslow

This is a group for anyone interested in extending their knowledge of Biology well beyond the school syllabus. A nice way to diversify personal statements as well. Generally speaking, one book is chosen every half-term and students will then meet to discuss what they thought about it and decide on the next one to read.

The Royal Society of Chemistry sets a Chemistry Olympiad paper every year. The questions are designed to test critical problem-solving skills and encourage budding chemists to think creatively and test their knowledge in new, real-world situations. Each week we will look at some of the questions they have set and use them as a basis for developing new skills and extending our knowledge beyond the confines of the syllabus.

Economics Society

Friday, Lunch (12:40-13:15)

Location: C5

Year 11, Year 12, Year 13

Miss Davey

Student Leader: Maria Romanova

The study of economics helps people understand the world around them. No matter what the future holds, an economics major helps people succeed. Economics is such an important area to study in that it helps to understand social and global affairs, helps us to become better informed voters/ consumers/procedures in the future, and much more. Additionally, if you study Economics now, joining Economics Society will expand your basics further with more examples and deeper understanding :)

An opportunity for students particularly those studying ICT GCSE and A Level to spend time developing their skills and understanding of the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite of applications

Senior Creative Writing

Wednesday, Lunch (12:40-13:15)

Location: M11

Year 12, Year 13

Miss Wainwright

Whether you’re thinking of doing a Literature or Arts based course at university, would like to get involved in editing and publishing, or just enjoy creative writing, come along to Senior Creative Writing. As well as developing narrative and descriptive writing skills, we will also be working on writing articles and editing extended written pieces to contribute to the school’s written publications.

Junior Creative Writing

Friday, Lunch (12:40-13:15)

Location: M11

Year 9, Year 10, Year 11

Miss Wainwright

If you’re in Years 9 to 11 this is your opportunity to have some fun with creative writing and develop your skills and style. Each week we complete short tasks to bring flair to your writing, including character descriptions, creating moods for settings, and developing narrative voice.

Academic Enrichment

Maths Club

Monday, After School (16:00-17:15)

Location: D1

All year groups welcome

Mr Baker

Do you enjoy problem solving?

Do you want to find out about Maths outside of the curriculum?

Why is Fibonacci sequence so special and is nature based upon it?

What is Conic Sections all about?

Why not come along and explore the World of Maths!

Sessions will include puzzle solving, games, competitions and much more.

neuro-divergent students within school. Welcome to everyone - students who identify as neuro-divergent (e.g. Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia) and neuro-typical students who wish to find out more. If you are interested in working in psychology, social work or education, this is a club you shouldn’t miss!

Science Forum

Monday, Lunch (12:40-13:15)

Location: SB2

All year groups welcome Miss Wedgwood

Student Leaders: Jack Bollom, Ayana Yestai, Nola Fisher

A student led club that explores science beyond the syllabus through presentations, discussions, articles, film and debate. An excellent way to see real life applications and impact of science without a teacher directing! All year groups welcome.

Soc Soc

Monday, After School (16:00-17:15)

Location: D3

All year groups welcome Dr Riggs

Neurodiversity Club

Friday, Lunch (13:10-13.35)

Location: D6

Dr Shaunna Plunkett

Student led. Everyone welcome

A club to raise awareness of neurodiversity within the general school population and to support

Student Leader: Jasmine Pope

Are you ready to dive deep into the world of ideas and explore life’s big questions? Look no further than Socrates Society! Join us for engaging and thoughtprovoking discussions, debates, and inquiries that will challenge your thinking and broaden your perspective. From examining the nature of reality to pondering the meaning of existence, to reflecting on

our ethical decisions, SocSoc is the perfect place to expand your knowledge and cultivate your critical thinking skills.

The Club

Wednesday, Evening (18:00-19:00)

Location: JRR

All year groups welcome Mr Chatterton

See yourself as an arts/humanities student with academic quality and ambition?

The Club meets weekly on Wednesday evenings for sparkling presentations and enthusiastic discussions. Numbers are limited and membership is by invite only but you can put your name forward for consideration if you think you’re up to it. Not for shirkers or excusemakers but genuinely rewarding.