Co-Curricular Programme - Autumn 1 2021
Netball Game Play (East) When: Lunch Where: Netball Courts Who: Years 7 & 8 Staff: SMU Netball game play for the East squad.
Christian Union When: Lunch Where: Mr Holford’s Study Who: Years 7 to 11 Staff: Rev. Alice / IMO A relaxed time of discussion and fun activities to ask questions and grow as Christians.
Socratic Society When: Lunch Where: Ante-Library Who: Years 11 to 13 Staff: SWB Discussion of ‘big ideas’. A chance to broaden your thinking and challenge yourself.
DofE Drop-In When: Lunch Where: Art 2 Who: Years 9 to 13 Staff: ACO This is an opportunity for pupils to drop in and ask any questions, as they work towards their DofE qualifications.
Music Aural Club When: Lunch Where: Music Who: Years 7 to 13 Staff: LMA Develop your Aural skills.
Basketball (Boys) When: Lunch Where: Sports Hall Who: Years 7 & 8 Staff: JNI / AWA Boys’ basketball. This activity will finish at October half term.
Confirmation Preparation
Yoga
When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: Chapel Who: All years Staff: Rev. Alice
When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: Reading Room Who: All years Staff: RWA
A course that explores the big questions of life and the Christian message providing opportunity for discussion to give students the information they need to decide if they would like to be Confirmed.
Learn and then practise yoga exercises. Suitable for beginners.
Art Club When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: Art Department Who: Years 7 to 9 Staff: ACO
Geography Clinic When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: Room B Who: All years Staff: NGI Drop in, to catch up on, or extend, your work in Geography.
Grade 5 Music Theory Work on your Art portfolio.
Pavo (School Journal) When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: English Department Who: All years Staff: TSH A drop-in support group for any pupils interested in contributing to the school journal, Pavo. This is a chance to chat through your ideas; read previous works; take the time to complete a piece with editing support and have your say in what else should be in the journal.
When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: Music Department Who: All years Staff: LMA Work towards your Grade 5 Music Theory exam.
Running Club When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: Front Field Who: Years 7 to 11 Staff: SWB A running club for all years - a chance to challenge yourself!
Lacrosse (Girls) When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: Lacrosse pitches Who: Years 9 & 10 Staff: PWI Lacrosse training for Year 9 & 10 girls.
Rugby (Boys) When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: Rugby pitches Who: Years 9 & 10 Staff: JNI/JKI Rugby training. This session will finish at October half term.
Spanish Conversation When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: MFL Department Who: Year 10 Staff: RMA Develop your Spanish conversation skills..
Sixth Form Lectures When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: Lecture Room Who: Sixth Form Staff: SBA A variety of speakers on different topics. Compulsory for Sixth Form.
F1 in Schools When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: Product Design Room Who: All years Staff: HRO Join a team to take part in the F1 in Schools competition where you work to design, analyse, make, test and race and model Formula 1 car to the specifications set by the competition organisers. Participants will also be expected to use their business acumen, as well as creating a display of the stages throughout the process. It is expected that you will commit for two terms as the regional finals of the competition are in early 2022.
Home Cookery Club When: 7pm to 8.15pm Where: via Zoom Who: All years Staff: JBE Following the success of similar sessions over lockdown, join Mrs Bell for a remote cookery session, to be carried out at home, via Zoom.
Swim Squad
GCSE English Clinic
When: 7.10am Where: Leisure Centre Who: All Years Staff: RF / HKM
When: Lunch Where: English Department Who: Year 11 Staff: OLL
This session focuses on developing stamina and technique.
A drop-in clinic for Year 11s taking GCSE English.
Year 13 Physics Support
Hockey Skills & Drills
When: Lunchtime Where: Science Who: Year 13 Staff: DHO
When: Lunchtime Where: Front Field Who: Years 7 & 8 Staff: CKN
A drop-in session for Year 13 Physics.
Hockey for Years 7 & 8. This session will end at October Half Term.
Netball (North)
Politics & Current Affairs
When: Lunchtime Where: Netball Courts Who: Years 7, 8 & 9 Staff: VLG
When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: Room L Who: Years 7, 8 & 9 Staff: PHO
A Netball session for the North squad.
Discuss current events in politics and the news. Good for aspiring future Prime Ministers.
Westonbirt Band When: Lunchtime Where: Music Department Who: All years Staff: CSH / LMA
Biology Olympiad When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: Science Department Who: Sixth Form Staff: JRA
A newly-formed band for all pupils. An extension activity for Sixth Form Biologists.
GCSE Art Catchup
KS3 Drama Club
When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: Art Department Who: Years 10 & 11 Staff: ACO
When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: Orangery Who: Years 7 to 9 Staff: AEN
A support session for those studying GCSE Art.
Drama rehearsals for Years 7, 8 & 9.
3D Design When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: Product Design Room Who: Years 10, 11 & 12 Staff: CEV Work on 3D Design projects.
Year 10 GCSE Band When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: Music Department Who: Year 10 Staff: CSH A band for GCSE Musicians.
Medical & Veterinary Society When: Lunchtime Where: Science Department Who: Years 9 to 13 Staff: HRO For those who are thinking of applying for medicine or veterinary science. Discussion of news topics, visiting speakers, supporting applications and careers research.
Sixth Form Football (Boys) When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: Front Field Who: Sixth Form Staff: JNI / HKI A football session for Sixth Form boys. This will finish at October half term.
Puzzle Club When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: Maths Department Who: Years 7 to 10 Staff: SJR Complete a series of puzzles and challenges.
Stories in Art When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: English Department Who: Years 7 to 11 Staff: NMI Explore how the greatest stories have been represented in art and other media over the years.
Senior Lacrosse (Girls) When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: Lacrosse Pitches Who: Years 10 to 13 Staff: PWI A session for senior Lacrosse players.
Wacky Races When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: TBC Who: All years Staff: REL Construct a cart, to be entered into the Tetbury Wacky Races event. Places may be limited.
Ukelele Club When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: Music Department Who: Years 7 & 8 Staff: LMA Learn to play the Ukelele in this fun, collaborative ensemble.
Senior Boarders’ Book Club When: 6.45pm to 7.30pm Where: Mrs Dangerfield’s Study Who: Years 10 & 11 Staff: NDA Discover classic literature and develop your English skills.
Swim Squad
A Level Biology Support
When: 7.10am Where: Leisure Centre Who: All Years Staff: RF / LJO
When: Lunchtime Where: Science Department Who: Sixth Form Staff: JRA
This session focuses on developing stamina and technique.
A support session for A Level Biologists.
Netball (South)
GCSE Biology Support
When: Lunchtime Where: Netball Courts Who: Years 7, 8 & 9 Staff: VLG
When: Lunchtime Where: Science Labs Who: Years 10 & 11 Staff: KPY
A Netball session for the South squad.
A support session for those taking GCSE Biology.
Basketball (Boys)
Netball Game Play (North / South)
When: Lunchtime Where: Sports Hall Who: Years 9 & 10 Staff: JNI / AWA Basketball - this session will finish at October half term.
When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: Netball Courts Who: All years Staff: VLG / LJO / CLS Netball match play for the North and South squads.
Technical Crew When: Lunchtime Where: Orangery Who: All years Staff: REL Lighting and sounds for productions. Numbers may be limited..
Eco Club When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: Room B Who: Years 7 to 9 Staff: NGI Explore Eco projects..
Science Journal Club
Rugby (Boys)
When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: Science Department Who: Years 10 to 13 Staff: KPY
When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: Rugby pitches Who: Year 7 Staff: JNI / JKI
Reading and discussing science articles of interest - with biscuits!
Rugby for Year 7. This session will finish at October half term..
Astronomical Society
Senior Drama Rehearsals
When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: Science Department Who: All years Staff: DHO
When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: Orangery Who: Years 10 to 13 Staff: AEN
Learn about the stars, constellations, the Big Bang, space exploration... the universe.
Rehearsals for the senior production.
Creative Dance Club Enterprise Club When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: Business Who: Sixth Form Staff: HAS
When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: Reading Room Who: Years 7, 8 & 9 Staff: JGR Develop your creative dance skills.
For budding entrepreneurs.
Spanish Surgery Music Composition When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: Music Department Who: Years 10 to 13 Staff: LMA Develop your composition skills.
When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: MFL Department Who: Year 9 Staff: RMA A support session for those studying Spanish in Year 9.
Literature in Colour When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: English Department Who: Years 10 to 13 Staff: SJP Broaden and diversify your reading.
History of Art When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: Room G Who: Sixth Form Staff: PHO Explore the history of Art and Architecture from Ancient Greece to the present day.
Chess Club Breakfast & Politics When: 07.45am Where: Mrs Dangerfield’s Study Who: Sixth Form Staff: NDA / SWB Discuss events of the day, both nationally and internationally.
When: Lunchtime Where: Room A Who: All Years Staff: IAH Chess and board games for all year groups.
Senior Netball Year 11 Physics Support When: Lunchtime Where: Science Department Who: Year 11 Staff: DHO Support for those taking GCSE Physics.
Contemporary Vocal Group When: Lunchtime Where: Music Department Who: All years Staff: NAT Covering musical theatre and contemporary styles for those who enjoy singing! All pupils welcome!
When: Lunchtime Where: Netball Courts Who: Years 10 to 13 Staff: VLG Netball practice for the senior squad.
Badminton When: Lunchtime Where: Sports Hall Who: All years Staff: JKE A badminton session for all year groups.
Skills 4 Life When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: Various Who: Year 9 Staff: LBR A timetabled session for all of Year 9.
Year 11 French Speaking
Senior Mindfulness
When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: MFL Department Who: Year 11 Staff: JJO
When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: TBC Who: Years 10 to 13 Staff: RWA
Support for those taking GCSE French.
Find time amidst your busy week to unwind, calm down and develop mindfulness strategies that will help you deal with whatever life throws at you.
Science Film Club When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: Science Department Who: Years 10 to 13 Staff: DHO A look at the science, facts or fiction, of true stories and the make believe!
Chamber Choir When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: Music Department Who: Years 10 to 13 Staff: LMA An audition-only choir for advanced singers.
Poetry Group When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: English Department Who: Years 10 to 13 Staff: TSH For KS4 and 5 students who enjoy reading and writing poetry, this is a chance to share your works, broaden your reading of poetry across eras, cultures and styles, and have support in writing and editing your own pieces for competitions.
Composition Support When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: Music Department Who: Years 10 & 11 Staff: CSH Composition support for GCSE Musicians.
Rugby (Boys) When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: Rugby Pitches Who: Year 8 Staff: JNI / VLG Rugby for Year 8 boys. This session will finish at October half term.
Year 7 Football When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: Front Field Who: Year 7 Staff: THO / AWA A fun football session for Year 7.
British Cinema When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: Media Room Who: Sixth Form Staff: SBA An opportunity for discussion as well as screenings of notable British films.
Science Club When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: Science Department Who: Years 7 & 8 Staff: PLG / HLL Explore Science through fun experiments.
Creative Writing When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: English Department Who: Years 7, 8 & 9 Staff: CBU A chance to broaden your literary horizons.
Spanish Debating When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: MFL Department Who: Years 11 & 12 Staff: RMA Develop your Spanish through debate.
DofE Support
GCSE Music Support
When: Lunchtime Where: Art Department Who: Years 10 to 13 Staff: ACO
When: Lunchtime Where: Music Department Who: Year 11 Staff: LMA
This is an opportunity for pupils to drop in and ask any questions, as they work towards their DofE qualifications.
Music support for GCSE Musicians.
Beginners’ Band When: Lunchtime Where: Music Department Who: All years Staff: CSH
Senior Lacrosse (Girls) When: Lunchtime Where: Lacrosse pitches Who: Years 10 to 13 Staff: PWI / LJO A Lacrosse session for the senior squad.
Lacrosse Stick Skills (Girls) A fun ensemble for beginners.
When: Lunchtime Where: Front field Who: Years 7 & 8 Staff: CC Lacrosse skills for Years 7 & 8.
Hockey Skills and Drills When: Lunchtime Where: Front field Who: Years 9 & 10 Staff: JKI / THO Hockey skills for Years 9 & 10.
Pilates When: Lunchtime Where: Reading Room Who: Years 10 to 13 Staff: JGR A pilates session for senior pupils.
Wellbeing and Mindfulness When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: TBC Who: Years 7 to 9 Staff: NGI Learn techniques to improve your wellbeing and practice mindfulness.
Debating Society When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: Library Who: All years Staff: SWB Debating a different motion every week, learn the skills of rhetoric, persuasion, articulating your ideas and engaging in debate and discussion. Covering ethical and political questions along with some fun topics and preparing to enter some competitions.
Cyber Discovery Club When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: CS1 Who: Years 9 to 13 Staff: SMU Develop your cyber security skills through a series of fun challenges.
Lacrosse Wall Ball (Girls) When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: Lacrosse pitches Who: Years 9 to 13 Staff: PWI / SVC Lacrosse skills for Years 9 to 13
Adventure Club When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: Front field Who: Years 7, 8 & 9 Staff: CCR / IMO For those who like adventure…
UCAS Drop-in When: 4.30pm to 5.30pm Where: English Department Who: Sixth Form Staff: AME Drop in for advice on personal statements and the whole UCAS process.