Enrichment Week 2018 Monday 2 July - Friday 6 July - The Portsmouth Grammar School
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Enrichment Week 2018
Monday 2 July - Friday 6 July
ENRICHMENT WEEK In order to rationalise much of what we already do in the Summer Term, we are once more running an ‘Enrichment Week’ in the penultimate week of the Summer Term. For three days, therefore, from Wednesday 4 to Friday 6 July, the normal school timetable will be collapsed and a variety of different yet enriching activities will be provided for pupils in Yrs 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12. The programme for our Enrichment Week is highlighted in broad outline in this booklet. The week involves pupils working together in year groups and includes a combination of on-site and off-site activities. We have attempted to provide a breadth of opportunity within the programme, including some activities that we already do alongside those which are new; we are particularly grateful to the staff for their creativity and support in putting together a worthwhile and imaginative programme. The following pages include outline information about each of the activities as well as contact details of each activity leader. The back page highlights some FAQs as well as the main contact details of senior staff should you need to be in touch at any point during the week.
Year 7
Tuesday Sports Day, HMS Temeraire
3 July
Wednesday Paultons Park: Feel The Force All Day
4 July Mrs L Ashdown: l.ashdown@pgs.org.uk
Year 7 will head to Paulton’s Park for the day to participate in the ‘Feel the Force’ workshop. This
hugely practical session starts class-based before heading into the park. Pupils will look at the
forces acting upon the park’s most popular rides, the energy types involved and how it is transferred.
John Muir Camp Field Farm Project All Day
Ms A Bolton: a.bolton@pgs.org.uk
An opportunity for pupils who have already passed the Discovery part of the John Muir Award
(Level 1) to progress to the next level. This is a three day camp during which pupils will be taught
how to set up a base camp from scratch, to build safe and waterproof shelters and make essential
pieces of equipment for outdoor living, amongst other things.
Thursday Roman Morning I & II
5 July Mr B Lister: b.lister@pgs.org.uk
The first part of the morning will consist of a series of activities related to Roman festivals and
entertainments, including sessions on drama, chariot-racing, and the gods. After an introductory
talk about the ancient Olympic Games, pupils will go to Governors Green to try out some of the
different types of events that took place at the Olympic festival, not all of them athletic, which made
up the ancient games. Pupils should bring PE kit.
Careers III
Mrs A Cross: alison.cross@pgs.org.uk
It’s never too early to start exploring the world of work. Pupils will be taking part in the ‘Real Game’,
a chance to explore roles within a small community, including living, earning and budgeting - skills
they will need in the future.
QI III (8 pupils)
Mrs M Worley: m.worley@pgs.org.uk
Find out how researchers on QI find the interesting facts for their TV programme. Practice these
research methods with PGS Sixth Form pupils, and spend time searching for interesting facts to
present to the rest of the group on your afternoon of QI learning.
John Muir Camp Field Farm Project All Day
Ms A Bolton: a.bolton@pgs.org.uk
See Wednesday
Friday 6 July IOW Geography Trip All Day
Miss S Stewart: s.stewart@pgs.org.uk
The Year 7 Isle of Wight trip aims to be one of discovery and adventure. Pupils will start the day by
exploring the beach for dinosaur footprints and other fossils. They will then refine their map skills
at the breath-taking Needles Park using Geographical Information Systems and carrying the out
Geocaching activities with iPads. We are working with the Medina Valley Centre who will provide
the iPads, but pupils must bring appropriate protective clothing and equipment for hot and sunny
or wet and windy weather since we will be outside all day. Walking boots or shoes with a good grip
are recommended and a waterproof jacket is essential. Pupils also need food and drink for the
whole day - but pack a little spending money too for a well-earned ice cream if time permits at the
end of the day.
John Muir Camp Field Farm Project All Day
Ms A Bolton: a.bolton@pgs.org.uk
See WednesdayYear 8
Monday 2 CCF Day All Day
July Mr S Harris: s.harris@pgs.org.uk
In Year 9, pupils have the option of choosing to get involved with the School’s Combined Cadet
Force, the CCF. We run a fantastic programme across the year for all three services and it provides
pupils with some incredible opportunities to get involved with flying, sailing, rifle shooting and various
outdoor pursuits. This day will highlight the many different elements of the CCF and ensure that
pupils have a thorough understanding of the CCF before they make their decision in Year 9.
Tuesday Careers Morning Periods 1 and 2
3 July Mrs A Cross: a.cross@pgs.org.uk
Pupils will be learning first-hand about a variety of professions in the form of mini-seminars, delivered
by parents and OPs who have kindly volunteered to come in and talk to pupils about their work. These
may include professions as diverse as medicine, graphic design, sport, film-making and charity fund
raising.
Sports Day, HMS Temeraire
Wednesday Fishbourne Palace All Day
4 July Mr B Lister: b.lister@pgs.org.uk
We shall be exploring all aspects of the Fishbourne site and its history. They will be doing projects
on Roman artefacts and performing plays they have devised on topics we have covered in lessons.
Because a lot of the day will take place outdoors, pupils should wear sensible clothes (non-uniform).
IBM thinkIT All Day (8 female pupils)
Mr H Stayte: h.stayte@pgs.org.uk
ThinkIT is an annual event hosted by IBM at the iconic Hursley Park location. During the two-day
event, students are set the challenge of inventing a new product. They will then present and market
their product at an expo, where their entries will be judged by senior IBM employees.
Thursday Mary Rose Day All Day
5 July Mr T Braddock: t.braddock@pgs.org.uk
This will be a cross-curricular activity for all pupils involving History, Science and some Tudor Games.
Among other things, it will involve a guided tour of the newly refurbished museum and an investigation
into artefacts from the wreck. Approximately half the day will be spent at the Mary Rose Museum walk-
ing to and from there from school, and half the day will be spent in sessions at school. Pupils should
wear school uniform, and bring some waterproof garments if the weather looks inclement. They should
also bring a packed lunch. The event will run entirely within the school day.
BAE Building Challenge All Day (5 pupils)
Mrs M Fake: m.fake@pgs.org.uk
The final of the BAE Boat Building Challenge and the culmination of our pupils’ dedication and hard
work, based at the Historic Dock Yard in Portsmouth.
IBM thinkIT All Day (8 female pupils)
Mr H Stayte: h.stayte@pgs.org.uk
See Wednesday
QI III (8 pupils)
Mrs M Worley: m.worley@pgs.org.uk
Find out how researchers on QI find the interesting facts for their TV programme. Practice these
research methods with PGS Sixth Form pupils, and spend time searching for interesting facts to present
to the rest of the group on your afternoon of QI learning.
Friday 6 Thorpe Park All Day
July Ms L Smith: l.smith@pgs.org.uk
Year 8 will travel to Thorpe Park as a fun way to celebrate the end of their time in the Middle School.
This exciting theme park will offer pupils the chance to enjoy their time in the Middle School before they
‘Graduate’ and move up to the Upper School in September.Year 9
Tuesday Sports Day, HMS Temeraire
3 July
Wednesday Life’s a Pitch with the Big Bang Boom All Day
4 July Miss R Close: r.close@pgs.org.uk
An exhilarating enterprise experience led by highly skilled presenters from Big Bang Boom. The event
is loaded with videos, music, business games and practical missions to bring enterprise to life. Life’s
a Pitch simulates the experience of working in a marketing agency at one of the most exciting times
– when pitching for a major piece of new business. Pupils will find themselves running their own
marketing agencies and pitching for a real life account. Pupils are also given the added challenge of
preparing for the day by deciding what they will wear as the BBB request that they are ‘dressed for
business’. Check out a video reviewing the event: http://www.bigbangboom.co.uk/
Thursday Nelson Mandela and Poetry Day All Day
5 July Mrs A Cross: a.cross@pgs.org.uk
In the morning, pupils will be involved with a poetry workshop. This will be followed with a carousel
of activities centred around the theme of African culture, in celebration of Nelson Mandela’s legacy in
the year that would have been his centenary. Pupils will also be lucky enough to hear a presentation
from Colin Chambers, who was Nelson Mandela’s prison Chaplain for over ten years.
Trip to D-Day Map Room III
Mr S Lemieux: s.lemieux@pgs.org.uk
This is an excellent opportunity for interested pupils to participate in an exclusive visit to the D Day
Map Room at Southwick House. The Allied landings on the Normandy beaches during World War 2
marked the start of a long and costly campaign to liberate north-west Europe from German occupation.
The operation was planned and coordinated in this room and the original map can still be seen on the
wall today, preserved just as it was in 1944.
Friday 6 July Medical Mavericks All Day
Dr M Howson: m.howson@pgs.org.uk
This is a STEM day that offers pupils a variety of workshops throughout the day that are associated
with healthcare and medicine. The Medical Mavericks visit us at the school and run a series of
exciting hands-on activities to inspire and ignite interest in science. There will be opportunities to take
blood (from a fake arm), record and print an ECG, try keyhole surgery, see inside your body with an
ultrasound machine and take a picture of the inside of your eye! We also aim to get involved in doing
some of our own research using some of our Year 12 pupils.Year 10
Tuesday Sports Day, HMS Temeraire
3 July
Wednesday Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Expedition Two Days
4 July Mrs F Lyon: f.lyon@pgs.org.uk
Design Technology: Mercedes Benz World All Day
Mr L Ansell: l.ansell@pgs.org.uk
A visit to Mercedes Benz world in Weybridge to see the fascinating world of Mercedes and participate
in a driving experience.
Music: Write and Record a Pop Song in a Day All Day
Mr G Hemmings: g.hemmings@pgs.org.uk
Pupils will work as a group to compose a short pop song! The song will be conceived, written and
performed, and of course recorded all in one day.
Drama: A Radio Drama All Day
Mr J Robinson: j.robinson@pgs.org.uk
Pupils will be challenged to write, script, cast, perform and record an original radio drama, all in one day.
Drama: Filming Workshop All Day
Mr L Tench: l.tench@pgs.org.uk
Pupils will be given a creative task to produce across the course of the day and will be challenged to
use various equipment to create a short film by the end of the day.
South African Art All Day
Mrs L Williams: l.williams@pgs.org.uk
Pupils will create original artwork based on a choice of theme and some novel techniques, with the
potential to produce some African themed artwork in celebration of the legacy of Nelson Mandela in the
year of his centenary.
Cookery: Learn to Make the Perfect Afternoon Tea All Day
Mrs W Whitaker: w.whitaker@pgs.org.uk
Pupils will work in the school’s Food and Nutrition classroom and will prepare the perfect Afternoon Tea,
before being judged for their efforts and then enjoying the fruits of their labour.
Thursday Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Expedition Day 2
5 July Orienteering in Queen Elizabeth Country Park All Day
Mr A Leach: a.leach@pgs.org.uk
A day of orienteering events for all those not involved in the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh expedition.
Pupils will be introduced to the basics of map reading, using a compass and route planning. Pupils will
work in small groups to find their way around an orienteering course within the park.
Friday 6 Theory of Knowledge I or II
July Mr S Taylor: s.taylor@pgs.org.uk
PGS staff will give an introduction to the IB’s ‘Theory of Knowledge’ course and to critical thinking more
generally. This will provide a useful insight into Sixth Form learning.
MFL I or II
Mr D Doyle: d.doyle@pgs.org.uk
Having a second modern language is increasingly not simply a bonus, but a prerequisite for progression
to the top of many careers. Long gone are the days of “everyone speaks English”. This MFL session will
be promoting the importance and use of languages in the modern world.
Games III
Mr C Dossett: c.dossett@pgs.org.uk
Pupils have opted for one of several games that will be delivered throughout the afternoon, these will
take place either on Governor’s Green or on Southsea Common with usual Games Afternoon dismissal
from the main school site. Pupils will need their PE kit, sun cream and a water bottle.Year 12
Tuesday 3 Sports Day, HMS Temeraire
July
UCAS Day All Day
Mr J Burkinshaw: j.burkinshaw@pgs.org.uk
UCAS Day offers Year 12 pupils the opportunity to receive expert advice on every aspect of university
Wednesday 4
applications. Pupils will be offered guidance from a university admissions expert on completing
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an effective UCAS application. Specialist subject advisers will offer in-depth workshops focused on
preparing personal statements. Finally, Old Portmuthians will be returning to PGS to share their
university experiences and offer practical advice about university choices and the opportunities and
challenges provided by university life.
Social Apprentice Day All Day
Miss S Brunner: s.brunner@pgs.org.uk
Thursday 5
For one day a year, Year 12 pupils are presented with a unique opportunity to reflect on the nature of
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community service, to find out more about the issues and problems that are faced within their com-
munities, to speak to volunteers who give up their time to help others and to engage collectively with
a large-scale social project that will benefit disadvantaged children.
PGS Extend All Day
Mr L Rees: l.rees@pgs.org.uk
All pupils in Year 12 are invited to complete a PGS Extend project during their summer break and
this structured day will provide Year 12 pupils with the time and support to begin realising their
projects. The PGS Extend programme encourages independent learning and supports pupils in
Friday 6 July
developing their study skills in preparation for both Year 13, and study beyond school.
International Baccalaureate Pupils
IB Pupils will have Pastoral Curriculum with Mrs Morgan during Periods 1 and 3 this day (SF7), and
will have PGS Extend research time in the Sixth Form Library during Period 2.Enrichment Week 2018 - Timetable
3 Sessions per day: Session I 09:00 - 10:50 Session II 11:15 - 13:00 Session III 14:00 - 15:45
Registration arrangements will vary during the week.
Monday 2 July Tuesday 3 July Wednesday 4 July Thursday 5 July Friday 6 July
Roman Morning I & II
Mr B Lister: b.lister@pgs.org.uk
IOW Geography Trip All Day
Paultons Park: Feel the Force All Day Careers Afternoon III
Miss S Stewart: s.stewart@pgs.org.uk
Mrs L Ashdown: l.ashdown@pgs.org.uk Mrs A Cross: alison.cross@pgs.org.uk
Year 7 Sports Day, HMS Temeraire John Muir Camp Field Farm Project All Day
John Muir Camp Field Farm Project All Day John Muir Camp Field Farm Project All Day
Ms A Bolton: a.bolton@pgs.org.uk
Ms A Bolton: a.bolton@pgs.org.uk Ms A Bolton: a.bolton@pgs.org.uk
QI III
Mrs M Worley: m.worley@pgs.org.uk
Mary Rose All Day
Mr T Braddock: t.braddock@pgs.org.uk
Careers Periods 1 & 2 Fishbourne Palace Visit All Day IBM thinkIT All Day
CCF Day All Day Mrs A Cross: Mr B Lister: b.lister@pgs.org.uk Mr H Stayte: h.stayte@pgs.org.uk Thorpe Park All Day
Year 8 Mr S Harris: alison.cross@pgs.org.uk Ms L Smith: l.smith@pgs.org.uk
s.harris@pgs.org.uk IBM thinkIT All Day BAE Boat Building Challenge All Day
Sports Day, HMS Temeraire Mr H Stayte: h.stayte@pgs.org.uk Mrs M Fake: m.fake@pgs.org.uk
QI III
Mrs M Worley: m.worley@pgs.org.uk
Nelson Mandela and Poetry Day All Day
Life’s a Pitch, with the Big Bang Boom All Day Mrs A Cross and Miss L Burden: a.cross@pgs.org.uk;
l.burden@pgs.org.uk Medical Mavericks All Day
Year 9 Sports Day, HMS Temeraire Miss R Close: r.close@pgs.org.uk
Dr M Howson: m.howson@pgs.org.uk
Trip to D-Day Map Room III
Mr S Lemieux: s.lemieux@pgs.org.uk
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Expedition Day One
Mrs F Lyon: f.lyon@pgs.org.uk
Design Technology: Mercedes Benz World All Day
Mr L Ansell: l.ansell@pgs.org.uk
Music: Write and Record a Pop Song in a Day All Day Theory of Knowledge I or II
Mr G Hemmings: g.hemmings@pgs.org.uk Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Expedition Day Two Mr S Taylor: s.taylor@pgs.org.uk
Mrs F Lyons: f.lyons@pgs.org.uk
Drama: A Radio Drama All Day MFL Morning I or II
Year 10 Sports Day, HMS Temeraire
Mr J Robinson: j.robinson@pgs.org.uk Mr D Doyle: d.doyle@pgs.org.uk
Orienteering in Queen Elizabeth Country Park All Day
Drama: Filming Workshop All Day MrA Leach: a.leach@pgs.org.uk Games Afternoon III
Mr L Tench: l.tench@pgs.org.uk Mr C Dossett: c.dossett@pgs.org.uk
South African Art All Day
Mrs L Williams: l.williams@pgs.org.uk
Cookery: Learn to Make the Perfect Afternoon Tea All Day
Mrs W Whitaker: w.whitaker@pgs.org.uk
PGS Extend Day All Day
UCAS Day All Day Social Apprentice Day All Day Mr L Rees: l.rees@pgs.org.uk
Year 12 Sports Day, HMS Temeraire
Mr J Burkinshaw: j.burkinshaw@pgs.org.uk Miss S Brunner: s.brunner@pgs.org.uk International Baccalaureate Pupils - slightly dif-
ferent programme, please see Year 12 pageEnrichment Week
FAQ’s
• Registration
All pupils, whether on or off-site, will be expected to register with a member of staff on the
designated activity at the start of the morning and afternoon sessions. Please refer to the
information provided for each activity or trip.
• Assemblies
Assemblies will take place as usual on Monday but there won’t be any assemblies on Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday or Friday.
• Uniform / Dress Code
Please see the separate correspondence about each activity for information on what pupils should
wear.
• Instrumental music lessons and LAMDA lessons
As far as possible these will go ahead for pupils who are on-site. Pupils involved in an off-site
activity will not be able to attend their individual or group lesson as with any other trip. Visiting
Music and LAMDA teachers are aware of the activities taking place during the week and will
timetable accordingly.
• After school clubs and activities
These will run as normal, although we are aware that some clubs, practices and rehearsals may be
affected by pupil absence.
If you have any questions about your child’s involvement in the Enrichment Week activities then
please contact:
Years 7 & 8 Mrs Julie Jackson j.jackson@pgs.org.uk
Years 9 - 11 Miss F Bush f.bush@pgs.org.uk
Sixth Form Mr Luke Rees l.rees@pgs.org.ukYou can also read
