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Enrichment week your guide to the activities on offer from 16th-19th July 2018
Introduction
In the last full week of the academic year we are planning four days and the other students involved. We are asking students to make first,
of Enrichment Activities for all students in Years 7 – 9. These will take second and third choices because many activities have a limited capacity
place from Monday 16th July to Thursday 19th July 2018 and we will so your first preference may not be guaranteed. There is a slip for you to
be offering students a wide range of activities that will give them an return which is available in the back of this booklet or via the SLG.
opportunity to learn outside of the classroom or in a different way.
Activities may give them the chance to face a personal challenge that To secure a place on your child’s chosen activity we require full payment
takes them out of their “comfort” zone or to develop, or further develop, by Friday 25th May 2018. It is important that your child selects an activity
a new or established skill. They will have the opportunity to work with that you have already approved with them at home.
staff and other students in new ways which will help their personal
development and allow them to engage in deeper learning. Next steps:
● Look at the options with your child
In the booklet you will find details of all the activities being offered this ● Complete student choice form giving a first, second and third choice
year. Activities offered may be limited to certain year groups or they may ● Choices forms must be returned to your child’s Form Tutor by
be open to all three year groups. These details are in the booklet along Friday 26th January
with any costs and equipment needed by students. The contents page ● We will allocate and confirm choices of activities in March 2018
provides quick overview to assist with this. ● Full payment for activities will be required by Friday 25th May 2018
We have tried to keep the cost of activities as low as possible and many Thank you for your support - we hope everyone has a worthwhile and
are free of charge. Please read this booklet together with your child and memorable experience.
examine the activity details carefully. This will help to ensure your child
selects an option that is appropriate for their interests and will make sure
that enrichment week is as enjoyable and successful as possible for them
Contents Title Pg Year Cost Above and Below Brighton 6 7,8,9 £60 Graphic Design Course 24 9 free All About Animals 7 7,8,9 £35 Groundforce 25 7,8,9 free Battle of the Bands 8 7,8,9 free Harry Potter Week 26 7,8,9 £40 Blackland Farm 9 7,8,9 £160 Historical War Gaming 27 7,8,9 free Brave the Wild 10 7,8,9 £40 Hooked on Crochet 28 7,8,9 £15 Model Car Design 11 7,8,9 £30 Paper Craft 29 7,8,9 £6 Careers Experience in Public Services 12 9 free Puppet making Workshop 30 7,8,9 £15 Chess Enrichment 13 7,8,9 free Russell Martin Football Academy 31 7,8 £32 Children's Book Project 14 7,8,9 £10 School Retreat 32 7,8,9 £5 Computing for Girls 15 7,8 £65 Silversmithing 33 8,9 £20 Crafting for All 16 7,8,9 £20 South Downs Way Walk 34 7,8,9 free Cycling Skills 17 7,8,9 £30 Space Exploration 35 8,9 free Duke of Edinburgh Expedition Skills 18 9 £60 Stringer Bake Off 1 36 7,8,9 £10 Extra-Curricular PE Activity 19 7,8,9 £52 Stringer Bake Off 2 37 7,8,9 £10 Film Studies 20 8,9 £53 Surfboard Building 38 7,8,9 £27 Film Production 21 7,8,9 £5 Trestle Theatre Workshop 39 7,8,9 £32 Geocaching & Treasure Trails 22 7,8,9 free Wild Art 40 7,8,9 £15 Golf 23 9 £76 Student Choice Form 41
Above & Below Brighton All About Animals
General description of activities General description of activities
Members of staff Members of staff
Ms Weir, Ms Khalfa Miss Ammour & Mr Simpson
Over 4 days students will visit a number of local landmarks Day 1: A full day of activities at school, led by the educational
& Miss Orrells
and attractions which are both above and below the city advisor from the Dogs Trust (Shoreham) and her puppy.
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of Brighton. The activities will look at the history of our city Day 2: Students will visit the farm at Plumpton College
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and how it has developed into what we know today. A
likely itinerary will include:
Day 1: A day at the Royal Pavilion and Brighton Museum.
and be shown around the campus. There will be a range of
activities for them to try and participate in.
Day 3: A day trip to the Sealife Centre in Brighton. Students
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Year group
Students will take part in a tour around the Pavilion will experience a range of sea creatures and animals with
Year group 7-9
and learn about its history. They will then take part in a the possibility of taking part in workshops and guided tours.
7-9
workshop in Brighton Museum that looks at what Brighton Day 4: A day trip to Drusillas Zoo Park. Students will take
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was like during World War 2. part in an animal handling session and a presentation from
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Day 2: Spending the morning at The Keep, they will take the education team about animal care/conservation. £35
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per student
part in a workshop which looks at what turned Brighton
from a declining coastal town into a tourist hotspot. In
the afternoon they will have a tour of the old police cells,
Purpose of the activity
per student
Equipment needed
dating back to 1832. Students will meet like-minded people and get to learn
by students
Day 3: Students will take part in a guided history walk more about different types of animals.
Wellies or similar
around Brighton Lanes. In the afternoon we hope to take
* Extending knowledge of a subject outside of the curriculum
(appropriate) footwear for
part in the Brighton Sewer Tour which explores some of the
ancient tunnels underneath the city centre.
* Developing interest and curiosity in animal facts,
welfare and care
the day at Plumpton College.
Day 4: In the morning students will have a flight on
* Learning opportunities that everyone can access
the i360 and take part in a group session that looks at
the engineering behind the structure. In the afternoon
* Local awareness of animal life and care in Sussex
students will visit Brighton Pier and have unlimited rides
on the attractions.
Purpose of the activity
To show students how their city was created and what
goes on both underneath it, in the sea and above it.
Furthers their knowledge of local history and geography
and allows them to experience parts of Brighton they
might not know about.
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Battle of the Bands Blackland Farm
General description of activities General description of activities
Members of staff Members of staff
Mr Shilladay, Mr Davison, Ms Turner & Mr Francis
Over 4 days students will take part in a number of activities Blackland Farm is a multi-purpose activity centre. Students
Ms Williams, Mr Duggan,
which could either be to: will stay in a lodge for the three nights and take part in
Mrs Flint, Mr Eaglestone Number of students
a) build up a band; b) spend some time working with a challenging and fun activities during the day. They will be
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band already in existence; or c) an opportunity to develop
skills and find out more about playing the guitar.
busy from dawn to dusk enjoying activities such as water
sports, climbing, abseiling and archery. t
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To support this we would watch videos, possibly including
masterclasses, talk about the skills introduced and have
Purpose of the activity
Year group
7-9
Year group
a chance to develop some of these techniques and ideas. Students will experience an assortment of physical
7-9 Cost
Some groups would be supported with aiming towards a activities that will increase their enjoyment and
Cost
performance and/or developing song ideas. appreciation of the outdoors. Taking part in the fun and
challenging activities will help them to bond, learn new t
£160
t
per student
free Purpose of the activity skills and develop their self-esteem.
Equipment needed
To have fun and further develop interest and skills in
Equipment needed by students
music/guitar. Songwriting and performance.
by students Waterproof coat, active
Own instruments clothes, trainers, overnight
(if they have them). clothes, wash bag, towel,
bedding and pillow.
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Brave the Wild Model Car Design
The Science of Survival
General description of activities General description of activities
Members of staff Lead staff
Ms Watts, Ms Wainman Mr Firman
& Miss De Silva * How would you explore the Universe? Day 1: Designing/ making Students start to design a
* What would you do if faced with the most dangerous
animals in the sea?
chassis for their car on 2dDesign to fit the motor and axles.
The chassis is laser cut and the components are added.
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* Would you be any good if left in the wilderness? Day 2 : Produce design ideas for the car styling. Learn 10
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* What do nature’s deadliest predators look like close up?
Sign up for our Science Week and we’ll show you…
about aerodynamics. Clay is used to make the moulds for
the body shell of the car. These will be vacuum formed.
Year group
Day 3: Car making continues. Designing the graphics.
Year group 7-9 (Year 9 students would
Join us on our week long adventure, where you’ll discover Students continue making the car. Trim the body shell and
7-9 need to have chosen Product
the facts about: make attachments. Students design the graphics for the
Design as an option for KS4)
Cost * The Universe on our trip to the Observatory car body shell on 2dDesign to be cut on the vinyl cutter.
* Animals and evolution on a trip to London Zoo Day 4 : Testing/ building track/competition Students build
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Cost
£40
* Scavenging and hunting on our nature tour the track and test the cars in a corridor or outside.
per student * The underwater world at the Sea Life Centre and rock
pooling at the Marina
* Evaluation of final designs/performance/ trophy/prize
giving ceremony t
£30
per student
Equipment needed
Purpose of the activity
* Possible trip on one of the days to a motor racing
engineering firm
by students
Suitable weatherproof
To engage and inspire students to enjoy science in the Purpose of the activity
clothing, additional
real world.
spending money and
To develop their love of designing and making.
a packed lunch will be
required each day.
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Public Services Careers Chess Enrichment
Experience
General description of activities General description of activities
Members of staff Members of staff
Miss Judd & Miss Taylor Mr Stone & Mr Holtom
Students will spend 4 days with people from different areas Students will receive daily coaching on how to become
of public services. A likely itinerary (although final details a better player. They will then put this into practice by
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will be confirmed) would include: playing friendly games against each other.
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* A whole day with the army. Learn what it is like to have
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Year Group * PT session at a local gym Enrichment week.
Year group
9 * Visit to a local company and looking at ways to set up
their own business All abilities welcome, however, some knowledge of the
7-9
Cost * Visit to a fire station rules (available online) would save time in the sessions.
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* Day of talks in school - e.g. police, ambulance,
t free
*
electricians, lawyers, vets, landscape gardeners etc
Talks with colleges and students to create a
presentation on path of interest
Purpose of the activity t free
Equipment needed
Students will have an opportunity to experience a sense
by students
Purpose of the activity of enjoyment and fascination in learning to explore one of
Pens & Paper
the world’s most mentally challenging pastime.
To give pupils a chance to experience a day working
with services that benefit /help the community. To give They will have the opportunity to socialise and work with
the opportunity to be involved in something they might other students they may have not met before who share a
never have thought about doing before. To help widen common interest/hobby. Students will also develop their
knowledge so that when it comes to picking options they problem solving skills.
maybe have some idea of what they would like to do.
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Children's Book Project Girls into Computing
General description of activities General description of activities
Members of staff Members of staff
Ms White, Mr Shellard Miss Mockeridge
Day 1: Students will visit a variety of local childcare settings Day 1: Meet in school. Morning: teams organised and
& Ms Brimson
to meet young children and discover what they like about Coding/App Challenge set. Afternoon: field trip to the
their favourite books. In the afternoon they will research Apple Store (Churchill Square) for workshop. Number of students
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a wide range of children's books and develop some initial
ideas for their own book.
Day 2: Students will meet a local children's illustrator
Day 2: Meet in school. Trip to Bletchley Park by coach.
Day 3: Meet in school. Trip to the Science Museum by
coach.
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who will show them how to create interesting characters Day 4: In school all day. Apply findings from trips to Year group
Year group 7-8 Girls
and illustrations. They will then spend the rest of the day Coding/App Challenge.
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planning and making their book.
Day 3: Students will spend the day creating their book. Purpose of the activity Cost
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Working either individually or in small teams.
Day 4: Students will finish off their books and celebrate
their achievement with an afternoon tea.
To develop students’ awareness of wider ideas and context
of Computing and Computer Science. To encourage girls to
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per student
per student
see many opportunities for women in the IT sector.
Purpose of the activity Equipment needed
by students
To create a children’s book and learn new skills in design, Bringing their own cameras
writing and book production. (could be phones) would be
an advantage.
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Crafting for All Cycling Skills
General description of activities General description of activities
Members of staff Members of staff
Mrs Rayson Mr Cutler, Mr Imrie,
Experienced crafters are welcome to bring in any projects Over 4 days students will take part in a range of cycling
Mr Graves & Mr Stephens
to work on throughout the four days. skills activities including gaining a Level 2 qualification.
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Beginners will have sessions on: Day 1: Students take part in the Bikeability course and
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* Knitting a scarf obtain a level 2 qualification. The students learn to
Year group
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*
Making a tapestry book mark
Embroidering a greeting card
carry out a simple bike check, safe start and stopping
procedures, turning left and right and they learn how to t
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7-9 * Simple mending use the gears on their bicycles. They learn to turn left and
right and pass parked vehicles. They learn road signs. The
Year group
7-9
Each day will begin with a new project but then students training takes place on the road near to the school where
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are welcome to work on any of the projects throughout suitable junctions can be found.
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£20 the day. Day 2 and 3 : After meeting at Dorothy Stringer students
Equipment needed
Purpose of the activity
will head to Stanmer Park and develop their cycling skills
with a qualified mountain bike instructor (Jamie Lynch of
southeastmountainbiking.co.uk)
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£30
per student
by students
Day 4: Meet at Dorothy Stringer and take part in a technical
Students welcome to bring Equipment needed
Trying new crafts and learning some useful skills. trail ride over the South Downs.
in any materials for any by students
of the crafts but nothing Helmets are essential.
Purpose of the activity
necessary. Bikes are in good condition
– preferably checked by
To develop and learn new skills to do with cycling and
trained bike mechanic before
cycle safety.
the course. Unsatisfactory
bikes will not be allowed
to take part as it can be
a risk to personal safety.
Students should preferably
have completed a Bikeability
course at primary school.
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Duke of Edinburgh Extra-Curricular PE Activity
Expedition Skills
General description of activities General description of activities
Members of staff Members of staff
Mr Ibbott Mr Lawrence
Day 1: Expedition Skills Training Students will be placed into five Stringer houses which will
Number of students * First Aid and emergency procedures gain points throughout the week. There will be 10 points
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* Preparatory map skills available for any member of staff to give throughout each
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*
*
Campcraft and equipment
Food and outside cooking
activity that takes place, which will go towards their overall
house score. Appropriate clothing needs to be worn to any t
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Year group * Countryside and Highway code day of activity, such as swimming or rock climbing.
Year group
9 * Teambuilding
Day 2: Expedition preparation Day 1: Alternative activities – students will take part and
7-9
Cost * Navigation and route planning develop their knowledge and understanding of various
Cost
* Practical map skills sports, including Kin Ball, Swimming, Rock-it-ball, Ultimate
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£60
per student
* Compass skills
Day 3 & 4: Practice Expedition
Students will participate in a two day one night expedition.
Frisbee and Street Surfing, to name a few.
Day 2 and 3: Branching Out Adventures and Brighton
Palace Pier, which day students attend each of the activities
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They will walk over the Southdowns consolidating the skills will depend on the Stringer house they are in.
Equipment needed
they gained in the first two days of training. They will camp Day 4: Organised competition – students will take part in
by students
over night and walk back the next day. their houses, to compete in all learnt sports from Day 1.
Appropriate clothing for the
Each student will participate in all the sports, winning
activities.
Purpose of the activity points for their house.
To prepare students for their Expedition section for the Purpose of the activity
Duke of Edinburgh Award or for students that have an
interest in learning or developing expedition skills. To offer anyone who participates in P.E. extra curricular
activities, an opportunity to learn and experience different
sports and opportunities.
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General description of activities General description of activities
Members of staff Members of staff
Mr Schvetz Mr Buchan
Watching films of different genres and focusing on Day 1: A short lesson introducing film ‘theory’ (focusing on
elements of film production Image) and script writing. Groups (max. 5 in each) are then
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* The language of film analysis - writing film reviews given a treatment for a short film (this may be a proposed
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peer-reviewing)
film trailer), which they need to turn into a script using
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Year group * Discussions on films staff ).They then have a quick introduction to storyboarding
Year Group
8&9 * Trip to IMAX in Crawley before turning their scripts into shooting storyboards,
7-9
* Trip to film studio/film location tour/something similar focusing mainly on image. Day 2 will be the film shoot, so
Cost * Guest speaker on film production/critics, how to get into
the film production business or be a film critic
they will also need to plan to bring in props and costumes.
Day 2: Groups use their storyboards and scripts to plan
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£53
per student
Day 1: Exploring film analysis. Discussing genres, favourite
the day’s filming (create a shooting schedule). Most of the
day will then be taken up by shooting at various locations t
£5
films, what makes a good film review. Watching a film. around school. They will be encouraged to set up difficult
Equipment needed
Day 2: Watch a film and review it. BBC3 & Radio 1 film critic shots and to get lots of interesting footage. They will then
by students
will come in to talk to the group about the film industry. put the footage on to the computers to watch and fill out a
Students will need their own
Day 3: Trip to IMAX in Crawley. Back to school to write short review form.
costumes and props. If they
review of IMAX and the film. Day 3: A short lesson introducing film ‘theory’ (focusing on
have an MP3 recorder this
Day 4: Trip to a studio tour/film locations exact venue to be sound). The groups of 5 will then spilt into smaller groups
would be very useful.
confirmed. (2 or 3) and add to their storyboards with sound effects they
would like to use. The day will end with a film theory lesson
Purpose of the activity on editing.
Day 4: The day will begin with a tutorial on Video Pad (the
A week to get you engaged in the joy of films and develop editing software). Students will then work individually to
your skills in talking and writing about them! If you are a edit their films using their footage and sound.
film buff or are just interested in sharing your views about
the films you love with other students (and watching Purpose of the activity
films!), then this is the choice for you. Popcorn and critical
brains at the ready please… To learn about filmmaking and create a short film.
Students will work together and individually to develop
their film making skills.
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t 21 ENRICHMENT BOOKLET 2017/8Geocoaching & Treasure Trails Golf
General description of activities General description of activities
Members of staff Members of staff
Mrs Revéreault & Mr Tyrie
We will go to 3 or 4 different local locations (Brighton, Day 1: Training session at Hollingbury Golf Course (2 hrs).
Miss Meyer
Shoreham, Steyning and Lewes) and will complete the Benfield Valley 9 holes (2.5 hrs).
Number of students
treasure trail or the murder mystery trail as well as looking Day 2: Training session at Hollingbury (1 hr).
t
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for, and hopefully finding, any geocaches and photo clues Hollingbury 9 holes (2 hrs). 10
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East Brighton 9 holes (2 hrs).
Year group
Geocaching is an outdoor recreational activity, in which or Roedean Golf Pitch & Putt 9 holes (2hrs).
Year group 9
participants use a GPS receiver or mobile device to hide Day 4: Waterhall Golf Course 18 holes.
7-9
and seek containers, called “geocaches” or “caches”, at specific
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locations marked by coordinates all over the world. Inside Purpose of the activity
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each geocache will be a small trinket or treasure which £76
t free hunters can take and trade with ones they bring to put in
the boxes themselves.
*
*
Provide access to golf
Introduce a low impact activity involving significant
per student
exercise
Equipment needed Equipment needed
by students
A Treasure Trail is an imaginative way to explore towns,
cities & villages across the UK with a self-guided themed
* Develop awareness of a range of facilities and options
for continuing to play the sport independently
by students
Mobile phones would help Students will need to
walk. An easy to follow route will enable you to crack the
but not necessary. provide/hire/borrow their
clues whilst taking in some of the sights along the way. By
own golf clubs.
solving the fiendish clues on the Trail, you’ll be discovering
whodunit, finding the location of the buried treasure, or
completing the mission like a true secret agent.
Purpose of the activity
To explore the local area by foot in an interesting way.
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General description of activities General description of activities
Members of staff Members of staff
Mrs Shevlin Mr Sandercock
Over 4 days students will learn how to use photography, Working in small teams we will endeavour to transform
Indesign, graphic design software which will help them to part of the school grounds into a new area for students to
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produce posters etc. enjoy at break and lunch times.
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Day 1: Students will learn to use digital SLR cameras and
Day 1: Students will spend the day clearing and preparing
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go on a walk into Brighton to take photographs. Students will learn how to use a range of tools to do this.
Year group Year group
Day 2: Students will learn how to edit their photography Day 2: We will visit a local nursery to learn from experts
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using Photoshop. about growing and planting a range of plants.
Day 3/4: Students will be given a project and using the Day 3: Building benches. Students will learn or develop
Cost Cost
skills learnt and developed in the 2 previous days will carpentry skills as we build benches that will be used for
t free produce the item requested.
Purpose of the activity
seating for the area.
Day 4: We will spend the day fixing the benches in place
and planting the area with suitable plants. Students will
t free
Equipment needed
also develop their forest skills and learn how to make a fire
by students
To gain knowledge of Photoshop and Adobe Indesign and finishing off with a BBQ.
A pair of good garden/work
to create graphic solutions to projects.
gloves. Sturdy shoes.
Purpose of the activity
Students will develop a connection with the natural
environment. They will also learn a range of skills related to
creating outdoor spaces and plants.
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t 25 ENRICHMENT BOOKLET 2017/8Harry Potter Week Historical War Gaming
General description of activities General description of activities
Members of staff Members of staff
Ms Walton & Mrs Jones Mr Brand
Students would take part in a variety of activities Students will focus on the tactics, weapons, personalities
over the week: and great events of warfare of one period of history. We will
Number of students Number of students
* Playing quidditch cover the Napoleonic period and World War II aerial combat
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Making chocolate frogs and designing a box for them
Writing spin offs/prequels to characters from the stories
during The Battle of Britain.
Additional periods offered are likely to be Ancient warfare, t
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Year group * Quizzes and games the Punic Wars between Rome and Carthage and World War
Year group
7-9 * Watching the films II ground warfare from the Eastern or Western Fronts.
7-9
* On the 4th day visit the Harry Potter studios
For Each Period Planned: Students will watch a film and/
Cost Cost
Purpose of the activity or documentary informing them about the warfare/
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per student * ToTo develop literacy and an interest in literature
great events in that period. (This will be age appropriate).
Students will be able to take on the role of commanders t free
* them a sense of enjoyment of learning and creating
engage in an area that interests them and give to plan and fight battles using some war gaming rules. The
complexity of some rules will be reduced to aid playability.
Equipment needed
by students * ToTo develop their imagination
Writing equipment for * To be creative Purpose of the activity
some activities. * not met before
work and socialise with students they have
* and
To give students the opportunity to work as a team
* To work collaboratively as individuals, making decisions and carrying
through plans
* To obtain an overview of that period in history, major
events/battles/persons involved
* To possibly do some research and make a presentation
* Technical skills will involve accurate measuring and
developing an understanding of probability
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General description of activities General description of activities
Members of staff Members of staff
Mrs Francis & Mrs Spence Mrs Potts
Day 1: We will introduce the basic stitches of crochet and Day 1: Students will spend the day making a selection
give students a chance to practise these skills by creating of greetings cards for different occasions. Students will
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small individual pieces. explore different forms of calligraphy and use a range of
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look at the history behind crafting and have a chance to
materials to decorate their cards.
Day 2: We will spend the morning learning how to create t
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complete a weaving project, as well as spending time in a variety of figures in origami. The afternoon will be spent
Year group Year group
the workshop. Students will need to bring a packed lunch designing and creating an origami mobile using figures of
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to eat in the private patio area of the museum. their choice.
Day 3: Students will plan what they would like to design Day 3: Scrapbook design and creation. Students will spend
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and make before going on a walk to local charity shops to the morning planning and designing their scrapbook on
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£15
per student
find wool/accessories so that they can begin to create their
own design.
Day 4: They will have the chance to work on their own
the computers. In the afternoon, they will begin to piece
their scrapbook together.
Day 4: The last day will be spent finishing and finalising the
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piece(s) to take home or will learn to make hats or little students’ scrapbooks, bringing together all the different
Equipment needed
octopuses for premature babies, which will be donated to skills learnt throughout the week. Students will be able to
by students
the local hospital. take their scrapbooks home at the end of the day.
Students can bring their
own equipment with them,
Purpose of the activity Purpose of the activity
but we will provide crochet
hooks, wool etc.
* Students are able to use their imagination and be
creative when developing crochet masterpieces. They
To learn or develop new skills in the art of paper crafting.
To try new things and meet new people.
will choose the wool they would like to work with and
develop their own designs.
* Students will be able to work collaboratively to create
a group piece as well as work together as they learn what
will probably be a new skill. Lots of encouragement
and perseverance will be needed. Self-teaching
through using iPads to follow YouTube tutorials.
* Students will be reflective when looking at their work
which will then help them to improve it. Students will
be able to experience a sense of enjoyment as they will
be able to see their crochet work develop.
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t 29 ENRICHMENT BOOKLET 2017/8Russell Martin Football Academy
Puppet making workshop (Football Development)
General description of activities General description of activities
Members of staff Members of staff
Ms French & Ms Mager Mr Lawrence
Students will work from their own designs to create a 3/D Students will spend 3 of the 4 days developing knowledge
working puppet. A professional puppet maker will be and understanding of the game.
Number of students Number of students
joining us to pass on skills and help create an expressive
t
15 and unique puppet. Students will also collaborate on set
design and making.
The 3 days will be broken down into skill development,
team play and a tournament structure competition. The t
50
other day will combine with the PE department and be
Year group Year Group
Purpose of the activity spent at the Pier.
7-9 7-8
To give students an opportunity to work with a Purpose of the activity
Cost Cost
professional artist and to create their own unique puppet.
t
£15
per student
Students with an interest in Art, prop making, Theatre
design, Textiles, Set design or Costume design would be
especially welcome.
To develop your skillset and understanding of football.
t
£32
Equipment needed
by students
Sports clothing, shin pads,
football boots (suitable for
the 3G).
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t 31 ENRICHMENT BOOKLET 2017/8School Retreat Silversmithing (Ring making)
General description of activities General description of activities
Members of staff Members of staff
Mrs Danahar, Ms Murnaghan, Bernie Parkyn
Day 1 in school all day: Following introductions, the day Over the 4 days students will learn basic silversmithing and
Ms Kempt & Ms Bento
will start with a yoga session (please bring your own mat jewellery making skills. A likely itinerary is as follows:
Number of students
if possible). Other activities will include making mala bead Day 1: Students will develop their skills in piercing (sawing)
t
Number of students
necklaces/bracelets; an introduction to meditation; a group and filing with the materials. 10
t 40 coaching session aimed to help students achieve their own
goals; Ayurveda tasting session, where students will learn
about the benefits of different kinds of food on our moods
Day 2: Students will design and plan the ring which they
will be making
Day 3: Students will work on their soldering skills and will
Year Group
Year group 8&9
and health; a session making Mandalas and a final yoga solder the final piece together.
7-9
session. Day 4: Students will finish off their piece and polish it using
Cost
Day 2: Will begin with a yoga session and be followed by the correct equipment.
t
Cost
activities including creating inspiration boards to help with £20
t
£5
per student
goal setting; creating a non-sugar treat; an introduction
to mindfulness and a trip to either the beach or the South
Downs to complete a mindfulness activity.
Purpose of the activity
per student
(if students want to make
anything else, there may be
Day 3: Again starting with yoga, the day will also include Students will take part in a creative activity and develop
Equipment needed an additional charge).
some individual coaching sessions, some craft activities, their skills using different equipment. They will also
by students
another healthy food tasting session and a trip to the experience a sense of fun and wellbeing.
Yoga mat if possible
Buddhist Centre in The Lanes.
Day 4: in school all day. The yoga session will be followed
by candle decorating; an introduction to head massage; a
group lunch using what has been learnt during the week
(participants should bring a dish to share with the group);
a mediation session; a final group coaching session and a
final yoga session.
Purpose of the activity
To introduce students (or grow their knowledge of )
the powerful tools of yoga, mindfulness, Ayurveda and
meditation. Students will also benefit from individual and
group coaching to gain strategies for achieving goals.
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t 33 ENRICHMENT BOOKLET 2017/8South Downs Way Walk Space Exploration
General description of activities General description of activities
Members of staff Members of staff
Mr Aitken Mr Latham & Miss Marshall
A series of walks that take in the beautiful scenery and Students will learn what it takes to get into space and to
surroundings that are part of the South Downs Way. survive in this harsh environment. They will learn about
Number of students Number of students
Starting from Bramber Castle and ending at Bo Peep Hill rocket design and launch their own rockets, they will find
t
14 (above the village of Alciston, nr Lewes) each day will cover
5-6 miles including a stop for lunch and a visit to a local
out about the needs of astronauts in space and how this is
overcome and they will contemplate the future and what a t 30
attraction/landmark or activity involving the area. space station on Mars might look like. All highly interactive
Year group Year group
Day 1: Bramber Castle to Devils Dyke. with design projects, build activities and group challenges.
7-9 8-9
Students will explore the castle site before starting their Day 1: We have lift off - Rockets Propulsion and Rocket Design
walk to Devils Dyke. The first part of the walk will also Day 2: Material Science – Space Suits and Space Stations
Cost Cost
follow the Downslink trail. Day 3: Building a Mars Station – Requirements for Life
t free Day 2: Devils Dyke to Ditchling Beacon.
The route will head towards Ditchling beacon and students
will stop off at Jack and Jill windmills.
Day 4: Alien Invasion – When we become the Aliens of Space
Purpose of the activity
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Day 3: Ditchling Beacon to Nr Kingston.
Day 4: Southease to Bo Peep Hill. An appreciation of the science and technology linked to
space exploration. The historical nature of attempts in
Purpose of the activity the past and how it has built our thinking for the future.
Specifically they will be looking at rocket propulsion,
Students would gain a wider understanding of the area requirements for life in space, materials used in rockets and
they live in and some of the history surrounding it. They space suits and evidence for extra-terrestrial life.
will also get some exercise/fresh air and improve their fitness.
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t 35 ENRICHMENT BOOKLET 2017/8Stringer Bake Off 1 Stringer Bake Off 2
General description of activities General description of activities
Members of staff Members of staff
Ms Richards, Mr Ryan, Mrs Panwar & Mrs Lewery
Students will meet at MET College over a series of four Working individually and in teams students will be given
Ms Uren, Ms Houslop
days. Each day will require students to produce a specified the opportunity to develop and build their baking skills.
& Mr Bernal Number of students
bake that is personalised. Gradually completing more and more complex bakes as the
Number of students
Prior to the week, pupils will need to complete a baking
days go on and finally taking part in a competition where
students design and make a “signature bake” where we will t
15
t
30 journal, which requires them to plan their bakes, thinking
about decoration, presentation, ingredients and equipment.
crown the “Stringer Bake Off Champion”. There will also be
opportunities to look at healthier baked dishes and we will
be making both savoury and sweet dishes. We will provide
Year group
7-9
Year group
Purpose of the activity ingredients for all bakes.
7-9 Cost
Day 1: Fairy cakes (creaming method) with decoration
Cost * ToGiveenrich
* kitchen
pupils
pupils the experience of working in a professional
techniques (icing/piping). Healthier baking– alternative to
sugar. t
£10
t
£10
* Develop culinary skills
Day 2: Pastry– shortcrust pastry (meat and vegetable pies).
Choux pastry (eclairs), Designing of signature bake.
Equipment needed * courses available at MET College
To highlight to pupils the range of practical / industry Day 3: Bread– basic white bread dough, focusing on shaping
- Focaccia bread.
by students
Day 4: Signature bakes– criteria for this will be announced at
Students will need to bring
the beginning of the week.
any additional equipment
that their individual bakes
Purpose of the activity
require (pre-planned in
baking journal) and a
Competition, developing baking skills.
container to transport their
bakes home.
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t 37 ENRICHMENT BOOKLET 2017/8Trestle Theatre Mask
Surfboard Building & Physical Theatre Workshop
General description of activities General description of activities
Members of staff Members of staff
Mr Russell Ms Ettinger, Miss Poole
Day 1: teamwork designing/ making. A theatre company will be invited in to work with the
& Ms Butler
Students begin surfboard construction using the students over 2 full days (Monday and Tuesday). This
Number of students
workshop tools. Students begin design of the surfboard will involve introducing the students to working with
t
Number of students
10 graphics using traditional sketch work and later 2dDesign full face mask and physical theatre. The remaining 2
Year group
software.
Day 2: possible trip out during day 2, linking with local
days (Wednesday and Thursday) students will have the
opportunity to experiment with the techniques they have t
30
organisations. learnt in creating a devised performance piece.
7-9 Year group
Day 3: teamwork designing/ making.
(year 9 students should 7-9
Students continue making/ shaping the surf board. Students Purpose of the activity
have chosen product design
continue cutting the graphics using the vinyl cutter.
as an option for GCSEs) Cost
Students apply the graphics and coat the boards in varnish
* Introduce new and experimental theatre techniques.
Cost
Day 4: teamwork testing/ competition.
Students test the boards in the pool and have a
* theatre
Give KS3 students the opportunity to work with
practitioners. t
£32
t
£27 Competition relay race. Evaluation of final designs/ shapes/
performance/ trophy/prize giving ceremony.
Equipment needed
by students
Equipment needed Clothes suitable for a
Purpose of the activity
by students practical drama workshop
Swim kit and trainers.
* ToTo develop students' love of designing and making
* give them an experience of surf culture/surfing
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t 39 ENRICHMENT BOOKLET 2017/8Student Choice Form
Wild Art
Student's name: Tutor Group:
General description of activities
Members of staff
Please detail below your first, second and third choices. Many activities have a limited
Ms Fahy, Mr Lee
Day 1: Introduction to nature and wildlife on the school capacity so your first preference may not be guaranteed.
& Dr Danahar
campus exploring the woods, the pond and the butterfly
haven. Learning some photographic techniques and then Title of Activity
Number of students
drawing and taking photographs to use on Days 3 and 4.
t 14 Day 2: Trip to RSPB Pulborough Brooks in West Sussex to
see birds, wild deer, butterflies, insects, trees, plants and
even maybe snakes! Drawing and taking photographs to
First Choice:
Second Choice:
Year group Third Choice:
use on Days 3 and 4.
7-9
Day 3 and 4: Using nature and wildlife to create a work
of art for a final exhibition of work in the Art department.
Cost
Work on canvas, and/or paper and photographs. Please return this completed and signed form to your Form Tutor before the deadline of
t £15
per student
Purpose of the activity
Friday 26th January 2018.
Remember to fill in your name and your choices. Forms will not be accepted without a
Equipment needed * To develop appreciation and knowledge of nature
and wildlife in our local area and in Sussex
parent/carer’s signature.
by students
Cameras & art materials * To look at how artists illustrate wild life
* To develop art skills using a range of media
Having parental responsibility, I confirm that …………………………… (student name)
in …………………(tutor group) would like to select the activities/trips indicated above
and I agree to my child taking part.
● I understand that if the activities are undersubscribed they may not run and that
spaces are limited on each activity so students may not get their first choice.
● I agree to pay in full by Friday 25th May 2018.
● I understand that if payment is not received by Friday 25th May 2018 my child
will not be able to take part in the activity of their choice and will be allocated to
another activity.
Signed:
Print Name:
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Date:
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