Co-Curricular Programme - Autumn 2023
Before School SwimSquad (Development)
When: 7.00am
Where: Leisure Centre
Who: All years
Staff: Sports staff
Category: Challenge and Adventure
A session for the swim squad development group.
Lunchtime
FrozenJuniorProduction
When: Lunchtime
Where: Music Hub / Orangery
Who: Years 7, 8 & 9
Staff: LAJ / MAY
Category: Culture and Creativity
Rehearsal for the Junior Production.
FluteEnsemble
When: Lunchtime
Where: Music Hub
Who: All Years
Staff: LMA
Category: Culture and Creativity
SaxophoneEnsemble
When: Lunchtime
Where: Music Hub
Who: All Years
Staff: Mrs Edmonds
Category: Culture and Creativity
Saxophone ensemble rehearsals.
SpringPlay:OurCountry’s Good
When: Lunchtime
Where: Orangery
Who: Years 10 to 13
Staff: ACE
Category: Culture and Creativity
Rehearsal for the Spring Play.
U13BoysBasketball
When: Lunchtime
Where: Sports Hall
Who: Year 8
Staff: PHY
Category: Challenge and Adventure
A Basketball session for U13 boys.
Flute ensemble rehearsals.
After Tea
FrozenJuniorRehearsal
When: After Tea
Where: Orangery
Who: Years 7, 8 & 9
Staff: MAY / LAJ
Category: Culture and Creativity
Rehearsal for the Junior Production.
SupportedPractice
When: After Tea Where: Music Corridor
Who: Years 7 to 11
Staff: LMA
Category: Culture and Creativity
Supported music practice for those learning instruments.
SixthFormLecture
When: After Tea
Where: Reading Room
Who: Sixth Form
Staff: HAS / SJP
Category: Culture and Creativity
A compulsory lecture for all SIxth Form pupils.
MiniFurnitureMakers
When: After Tea
Where: 3D Design Workshop
Who: Years 7, 8 & 9
Staff: CEV
Category: Enterprise and Engineering
Exploring three-dimensional structures and completing short tasks each week in order to make a mini item of furniture.
TuckShop
When: After Tea
Where: Sixth Form Bar
Who: Years 10 & 11
Staff: NCA
Category: Enterprise and Engineering
Running the tuck shop as an enterprise activity.
U12GirlsLacrosse
When: After Tea
Where: Astro
Who: Year 7
Staff: SJO
Category: A training session for U12 Lacrosse players.
U12BoysRugby
When: After Tea
Where: Front Field
Who: Year 7
Staff: ANA
Category: A training session for U12 Rugby players.
U13NorthandSouth Netball
When: After Tea
Where: Netball courts
Who: Year 8
Staff: AST
Category: A training session for U13 North and South Netball players.
Academic Support Clinics
All academic support clinics come under the Academic Endeavour category and take place at lunchtime, from 12.45pm to 1.15pm.
Subject Year Group(s) Room Staff A Level and GCSE Biology Sixth Form Lab 2 SSM 3D Design Coursework Year 11 3D Design Workshop CEV GCSE PE filming support Year 11 PE LJO GCSE Maths Years 10 and
Walled Garden Maths Department
11
Lunchtime
WestonWinds
When: Lunchtime
Where: Palm House
Who: Years 7 to 9
Staff: LMA
Category: Culture and Creativity
A rehearsal for the Weston Winds beginners’ band.
U14BoysBasketball
When: Lunchtime
Where: Sports Hall
Who: Year 9
Staff: PHY
Category: Challenge and Adventure
A Basketball session for U14 boys.
GirlsHockeyClub
When: Lunchtime
Where: Astro
Who: Years 10 to 13
Staff: LPE
Category: Challenge and Adventure
JuniorScholars
When: Lunchtime
Where: Room X
Who: Years 7 to 9
Staff: IMO
Category: Academic Endeavour
An enrichment session for Academic Scholars.
A Hockey club for senior girls. No experience is necessary. We will focus on fitness, as well as learning a new sport.
After Tea
FirstLegoLeague
When: After Tea
Where: 3D Design Workshop
Who: Years 7 & 8
Staff: CEV / CCR
Category: Enterprise and Engineering
A maximum of twelve pupils will go through to compete at the FIRST Lego League Regional Final in Bristol in January 2024.
During FIRST Lego League you will be asked to design, build and code robots. You will also need to create an innovation project to present as a team to a panel of judges at the competition. Girls are encouraged to join.
MedSoc
When: After Tea
Where: Lab 2
Who: Years 10 to 13
Staff: SSM
Category: Academic Endeavour
ChristianUnion
When: After Tea
Where: WG4
Who: All Years
Staff: CME
Category: Service, Leadership & Community
A chance to chat with others, have fun, eat snacks, and get stuck in to what the Bible has to say.
Tea&Politics
When: After Tea
Where: Head’s Study
Who: Years 11 to 13
Staff: NDA
Category: Service, Leadership & Community
As the political arena continues to pervade our lives on so many levels, we take the time to investigate what is interesting, relevant or just try to work out what on earth is going on! A springboard to a new interest, a potential passion or even a career in politics! Who knows?
Preparing to apply for medicine. Support with applications, interviews and a chance to take part in discussions regarding the medical field and related practical activities.
ChessClub
When: After Tea
Where: WG1
Who: All Years
Staff: SCH
Category: Challenge & Adventure
A chess club for all year groups. Develop your skills in strategy, logical thinking.
GolfMatchPlay
When: After Tea
Where: Golf Course
Who: All Years
Staff: DGI
Category: Challenge & Adventure
Match play for all golfers who are able to play a round.
SeniorGirlsLacrosse
When: After Tea
Where: Front Field
Who: Years 11 to 13
Staff: PWI
Category: Challenge & Adventure
SeniorBoysRugby
When: After Tea
Where: Front Field
Who: Years 11 to 13
Staff: MAB
Category: Challenge & Adventure
A training session for the senior Rugby squad.
U12NorthandSouth
Netball
When: After Tea
Where: Netball courts
Who: Year 7
Staff: AST
Category: Challenge and Adventure
A training session for U12 North and South Netball players.
Strength&Conditioning
When: After Tea
Where: Gym
Who: All Years
Staff: LSL
Category: Challenge and Adventure
A training session for the senior Lacrosse squad.
An S&C session for sports scholars only.
Boarders’BookClub
When: 6.45pm
Where: Head’s Study
Who: Years 7 & 8
Staff: NDA Category: Culture & Creativity
Keeping the importance of reading a book carefully, in our list of weekly things to do! Compulsory fun for all Y7-8 boarders!
InternationalBoarders’ BookClub
When: 7.30pm
Where: Head’s Study
Who: Years 9 to 11
Staff: NDA
Category: Culture & Creativity
Bringing some key British literature, to develop language skills and enjoy each other's company for our international boarders.
Evening
Academic Support Clinics
All academic support clinics come under the Academic Endeavour category and take place at lunchtime, from 12.45pm to 1.15pm.
GCSE Physics
10 & 11
GCSE Drama - Written catch-up clinic Year 11
GCSE and A Level Music Technology
GCSE Maths
Years 10 to 13
Years 10 and 11 Walled
Subject Year Group(s) Room Staff
Lab 1 DHO
Years
Holford’s Study ACE
MTC
Mr Norris
Garden Maths Department
Before School
SwimSquad(Elite)
When: 7.00am
Where: Leisure Centre
Who: All Years
Staff: APO
Category: Challenge and Adventure
A swimming session for the elite squad.
DramaScholars+
When: 7.45am
Where: Orangery
Who: All Years
Staff: MAY
Category: Academic Endeavour
An enrichment session for Drama scholars and other pupils, by invitation. Lunchtime
FrozenJuniorProduction
When: Lunchtime
Where: Music Hub / Orangery
Who: Years 7, 8 & 9
Staff: LAJ / MAY
Category: Culture and Creativity
FolkBand
When: Lunchtime
Where: Music Hub
Who: Years 10 & 11
Staff: LAJ
Category: Culture and Creativity
Rehearsal for musicians in Folk Band.
TheatreDesignClub
When: Lunchtime
Where: Orangery
Who: Years 10 to 13
Staff: LWI /ACE
Category: Culture and Creativity
Learn about theatre design and production techniques.
U15BoysBasketball
When: Lunchtime
Where: Sports Hall
Who: Year 10
Staff: MAB
Category: Challenge and Adventure
A Basketball session for U15 boys.
Rehearsal for the Junior Production.
ModelUnitedNations
When: After Tea
Where: Room Q
Who: Years 10 to 13
Staff: EHO
Category: Service, Leadership & Community
Model UN develops incredibly valuable skills - learn about international relations, how to articulate your ideas and debate topics in a supportive but competitive environment.
‘DiverseReads’BookClub
When: After Tea
Where: Room 32
Who: Years 10 to 13
Staff: SJP
Category: Service, Leadership & Community
Read, discuss and review literature from a diverse range of authors, cultures and perspectives.
YoungEnterprise
When: After Tea
Where: WG8
Who: Sixth Form
Staff: HAS
Category: Enterprise and Engineering
Do you dream of running your own business? Have you got what it takes to be an entrepreneur. Come and join us in setting up a real business and competing against other schools whilst doing so. Keep your profits but beware, you will need to pay back any debts!
AstronomicalSociety
When: After Tea
Where: Lab 1
Who: All Years
Staff: DHO
Category: Academic Endeavour
Study the stars and Moon, and learn about the creation of the universe, evolution of stars and some key facts about the night sky. Please do not sign up for this society, if you have previously been a member.
PsychologyClub
When: After Tea
Where: Room S
Who: Sixth Form
Staff: LPE
Category: Academic Endeavour
Explore Psychology beyond the bounds of the curriculum. Open to all students, whether studying the subject for A Level or not.
U14BoysRugby
When: After Tea
Where: Front Field
Who: Year 9
Staff: MAB
Category: Challenge & Adventure
A training session for the U14 Rugby squad.
SeniorGirls1st&2nd Netball
When: After Tea
Where: Sports Hall
Who: Years 11 to 13
Staff: VLG
Category: Challenge & Adventure
U14&U15GirlsLacrosse
When: After Tea
Where: Front Field
Who: Years 9 & 10
Staff: PWI
Category: Challenge & Adventure
A training session for the U14 & U15 lacrosse squads.
Strength&Conditioning
When: After Tea
Where: Gym
Who: All Years
Staff: LSL
Category: Challenge and Adventure
An S&C session for sports scholars only.
HistoryofArt
When: Evening Where: Room Y
Who: Years 10 to 13
Staff: PHO
Category: Culture & Creativity
A training session for the senior 1st and 2nd Netball squads.
Learn about the history of art and architecture, from pre-historic times to the present day.
Academic Support Clinics
All academic support clinics come under the Academic Endeavour category and take place at lunchtime, from 12.45pm to 1.15pm.
Subject Year Group(s) Room Staff A Level Physics Sixth Form Lab 1 DHO GCSE History Coursework Years 10 and 11 Room A JES GCSE Maths Years 10 and 11 Walled Garden Maths Department
ChamberChoir
Where: Reading Room Culture and Creativity
A rehearsal for Chamber Choir. By SupportedPractice
Where: Music Corridor Culture and Creativity
Supported music practice for those learning instruments.
FashionandTextiles
Where: Textile Studio Culture and Creativity
A practical fashion and textiles club for all those interested in the subject. No experience necessary. We will work our way through different projects throughout the
JournalismClub
When: After Tea
Where: Room 32
Who: All Years
Staff: CBU
Category: Culture and Creativity
Write and edit Pavo, the school magazine.
LegoMindstormsClub
When: After Tea
Where: CS1
Who: Years 7, 8 & 9
Staff: HRO
Category: Enterprise and Engineering
Open to those pupils who would like to build and create using lego. This is not a club for those who want to compete, but only work together to create.
KS3PublicSpeaking
When: After Tea
Where: Room 38
Who: Years 7, 8 & 9
Staff: HBR
Category: Academic Endeavour
ArtScholarsandStars
When: After Tea
Where: Art 1
Who: All Years
Staff: ADO
Category: Academic Endeavour
Art Scholars and Stars is an opportunity to extend your media skills within art, working towards representing the school in Art, through competitions, events and exhibitions. It is compulsory for all Art Scholars. Art Stars can attend by invitation. If you are interested in being a Scholar or Star, please talk to Mrs Downer.
WildlifeClub
When: After Tea
Where: Lab 2
Who: All Years
Staff: KPY
Category: Service, Leadership & Community
U13BoysRugby
When: After Tea
Where: Front Field
Who: Year 8
Staff: ANA
Category: Challenge & Adventure
A training session for the U13 Rugby squad.
U13GirlsLacrosse
When: After Tea
Where: Front Field
Who: Year 8
Staff: SJO
Category: Challenge & Adventure
A training session for the U13 lacrosse squad.
U14NorthandSouthGirls Netball
When: After Tea
Where: Netball Courts
Who: Year 9
Staff: VLG
Weekly workshops designed to boost confidence. We will cover a range of different topics and learn how to properly write and deliver speeches.
An opportunity for wildlife lovers to explore the natural world. An example of the activities includeowl pellet dissections, otter spraint analysis, studying the lifecycle of local species, pond dipping, seed planting to improve habitats, identifying bat species, meeting ecologists and local experts, and researching wildlife further afield.
Category: Challenge & Adventure
A training session for the U14 North and South Netball squads.
CombinedCadetForce
When: 4.30pm to 6.30pm Where: Courtyard
Who: Years 9 to 13
Staff: APA, JMO, LJO, CCR, VFA
Category: Challenge and Adventure
Cadets will develop skills in teamwork, confidence and self-discipline, as well as having the opportunity to take on leadership roles. There will be sessions on skills such as map reading, as well as the opportunity for adventurous activity, flying, gliding and camps later in the year. Places are limited and there is a selection process to join. Cadets will be expected to commit to the unit for the duration of their school careers. Please note the finish time, which is later than our buses depart.
Strength&Conditioning
When: After Tea
Where: Gym
Who: All Years
Staff: LSL
Category: Challenge and Adventure
When: After Tea
Where: CS1
Who: Years 7, 8 & 9
Staff: HRO
Category: Enterprise and Engineering
Open to those pupils who would like to build and create using lego. This is not a club for those who want to compete, but only work together to create.
An S&C session for sports scholars only.
LegoMindstormsClub
Academic Support Clinics
All academic support clinics come under the Academic Endeavour category and take place at lunchtime, from 12.45pm to 1.15pm.
Subject Year Group(s) Room Staff GCSE Latin Year 11 Room X IMO GCSE PE filming support Year 11 PE LJO
MusicScholarsMeeting
When: 7.45am
Where: Music Hub
Who: All Years
Staff: NAT / LAJ / LMA
Category: An enrichment session for Music scholars and other pupils, by invitation.
SeniorStringGroup
When: 7.45am
Where: Palm House
Who: All Years
Staff: Mrs Hill / LMA
Category: A rehearsal for the Senior String Group.
WestonbirtBand
When: Lunchtime
Where: Palm House
Who: All Years
Staff: LAJ / NAT / LMA
Category: A rehearsal for the Westonbirt Band.
After Tea
FrozenJuniorRehearsal
When: After tea
Where: Orangery
Who: Years 7 to 9
Staff: LAJ / MAY
Category: Culture and Creativity
A rehearsal for the Frozen Junior production.
SpringPlay:OurCountry’s
Good
When: After tea
Where: Reading Room
Who: Years 10 to 13
Staff: ACE
Category: Culture and Creativity
Rehearsal for the Spring Play.
PhotographyClub
When: After tea
Where: Art 1
Who: All Years
Staff: ADO
Category: Culture and Creativity
HandmadeCosmeticsClub
When: After Tea
Where: Lab 5
Who: Years 7 to 9
Staff: PLG
Category: Culture and Creativity
This group is limited to sixteen pupils. In this course you will learn exciting, practical chemistry techniques and processes of the cosmetics industry.
KS3CodingClub
When: After Tea
Where: CS1
Who: Years 7 to 9
Staff: MMI
Category: Enterprise and Engineering
Developing your coding skills, using a variety of tools.
F24Club
When: After Tea
Where: HoWT Building
Who: Years 8 to 13
Staff: HRO, Mr Ellis
Category: Enterprise and Engineering
Help build an electric car frame and then design and build the body that the group will race in September 2024 at Castle Combe Race Course. Those interested in pursuing engineering or with an interest in racing will find it a useful activity to take part in.
Come and develop your photography skills. There will be an opportunity to work in the dark room as well, as digital photography : learning how to use a camera to how to edit images using Adobe Photoshop.
DebatingSociety
When: After Tea
Where: Room Q
Who: Years 7 to 10
Staff: EHO
Category: Service, Leadership & Community
An opportunity to debate the major issues of the day, developing your skills of analysis, rhetoric and arguing a case.
Holford’sGardeningClub
When: After Tea
Where: Rose Garden
Who: All Years
Staff: NDA
Category: Service, Leadership & Community
This group will firstly learn a little bit about the magnificent gardens here at Westonbirt, as we find weekly chores to help the running of the site. Over time, we will learn new skills, take in some horticultural lessons as invited guests inspire and challenge us. We may also set about planning a garden to enter into Chelsea Flower Show 2025.
GirlsNetball
When: After Tea
Where: Netball Courts
Who: Year 11
Staff: AST / VLG
Category: Challenge & Adventure
A training session for the U16 North, South and East Netball squads.
U15&U16Rugby
When: After Tea
Where: Front Field
Who: Years 10 & 11
Staff: PHY
Category: Challenge & Adventure
A training session for the U15 & U16 squads.
Strength&Conditioning
When: After Tea
Where: Gym
Who: All Years
Staff: LSL
Category: Challenge and Adventure
An S&C session for sports scholars only.
U16North,SouthandEast
Academic Support Clinics
All academic support clinics come under the Academic Endeavour category and take place at lunchtime, from 12.45pm to 1.15pm.
Subject Year Group(s) Room Staff A Level Maths Sixth Form WG5 SJR GCSE and A Level MFL Support Years 10 to 13 Room F VFA
