Wellacre Co-Curricular Choices Autumn Term 2019
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Wellacre Co-Curricular Choices
Autumn Term 2019
Each Wednesday, Wellacre’s school day extends to Period 6 (3pm-4pm). Each
student will take part in a co-curricular activity.
Unless otherwise stated, these will be mixed year group activities.
By 3pm on Wednesday 10th July, students need to complete the online option
form to select their choice (the link to the form will be emailed to them and put
on Class Charts - they must be logged in to their Wellacre account to access).
If they have trouble accessing the online form, see Mrs O'Neill in Room 23.Activity Description Supports learning Teacher(s)
in...
History Squad Learn about the events of Peterloo and History Mr Gillan
what life was like in Manchester in 1819.
Then, create a project piece (artwork, film,
book, play etc.) to commemorate the 200th
anniversary of the event.
Gapminder! (Fighting Find out remarkable facts and new Maths Mr Sharrock
global ignorance perceptions of the world we live in through Geography
through statistics) the study of fascinating statistics and
infographics. See gapminder.org to find out
more!
Wizard of Oz - Cast The Wellacre annual Christmas show is Drama Mrs Tickle
always a fantastic experience for budding Music Mrs Spencer
actors and singers. Whether you are Miss Adams
interested in a big part or a small part, sign
up to be part of this year’s extravaganza.
Specific parts to be allocated through
auditions. Current Year 7 - 10.
Wizard of Oz - For any new Year 7’s wishing to be part of Drama Mrs O’Neill
Munchkins! the school show, they will be cast as the Music
‘Munchkins’ and will prepare for this role
through their Wednesday P6 sessions up
to December. Some other after school
rehearsal and commitment to perform in
the production will be required. Current
Year 6 students only.
Keyboard skills An opportunity for budding musicians Music Mrs Hill
(beginner and intermediate) to learn the
basics of how to play the keyboard, or
practise skills further.
Orchestra Bespoke support for experienced Music Mr Lovatt (new
musicians who wish to develop skills Science teacher)
further (not guitar or keyboard).
Mindfulness through “Mindful colouring allows students to focus Religion Mrs Irwin
Colouring on how we choose and apply colour in a Art
design to bring our awareness to the Wellbeing
present moment. This is similar to
meditation.'' In sessions students will
practise this technique and evaluate the
impact on themselves. They will also look
at how different cultures in our world have
used similar methods and have a go at
creating mandalas and yantras.
Code Club Easy to follow, step-by-step guides, using Computing Mrs Sherratt
Scratch, Micro-bits and html. There will be
different projects each week. There is the
opportunity to complete the Digital Duke of
Edinburgh if you choose. (Idea.co.uk).Eco Centre Work in the eco centre on various planting Science Mr Asha
and horticultural projects, including looking Geography
after the Wellacre chickens and plant care.
Wellacre Wildlife Discover what wildlife is living in your local Science Mrs Eagling
Warriors area. Follow their movements and watch
their activities. Help to improve their
habitats and learn more about native
species.
Architecture Design Students will work on a challenge relating Design Technology Mr Carter
Challenge to architectural design. They will be
working towards a CREST award. CREST
Awards are challenging and thought
provoking real-world STEM projects for
young people of all ages. They inspire
young people to think and behave like
scientists and engineers. Current Year 6 –
8.
Boxing Skills Learn basic boxing skills with our external Sport Outside Provider and
provider. Suitable for beginners. Current Mr Magdzinski (new
Year 8 to 9 only. teacher)
Beginners’ Spanish Discover the culture, tastes and language MFL Miss Bailey
of Spain! This may be to supplement your Food
MFL skills, you want to try new things, or to
prepare for a sunny holiday abroad!
Current Y6 to Y8 only.
Wellacre CCF Be part of something that will allow you to Mr Wise
(Cadets) gain skills you may never have the chance Mr Duffy
of getting elsewhere. Learn about how the Mr Baker
armed services work, engage in team
building and leadership tasks. This is a
long-term commitment to P6 and you will
be signing up to a 2 - 3 year course where
you will come out with nationally
recognised qualifications like powerboat
and sailing licenses. We will be going on
camps, water activities and many other
things. ALL CURRENT MEMBERS OF
CADETS WILL CONTINUE FOR
AUTUMN P6. NEW APPLICANTS
WELCOME. Current Year 8 and Year 9
ONLY.
Wellacre Marvels! Budding artists and storytellers combine forces. Art Miss Flowers
Study the history and format of Marvel style English
comic-strip, before creating our own Wellacre
comic.
Masterchef! Understand your ingredients, and improve your Food Miss Jones
practical cookery skills. Each week, a different
cooking skill/dish will be the focus - who will
be the next Masterchef? Current Year 8 only.
Wood and Metal Create pieces of woodwork from wooden Technology Mr Seggie
Craft pallets and reusable metals. Learn and
perfect the making and manufacturing skills
needed.
Scrap Shop Using materials that are not being used Technology Mrs Doolanaround school or home (e.g. CD’s, socks, Science
exercise books etc) and making them into Geography
something new or even saleable. Like
upcycling on a small scale!
Book Club Emphasis on reading for pleasure - book English Miss Warren
discussions, book-themed events and
book-themed activities. Based in the
library.
Year 11 Maths Covering a range of topics and revision Maths Mr Shiner
Examination techniques to help you prepare for your
Preparation GCSE Maths exams. Current Year 10
only.
Year 11 English Covering a range of topics, revision English Mr Chisnall
Examination techniques and metacognitive strategies to
Preparation help you prepare for your GCSE English
exams. Current Year 10 only.
Cryptography Learn and refine advanced code-breaking Maths Mrs Tobiasen
skills to prepare for participation in the Alan
Turing Cryptography Competition in Spring
Term (in association with the University of
Manchester).
Dance Do you enjoy football, rugby, basketball Sport External instructor
and want to improve your footwork skills? Music
Or do you enjoy performing arts and want Drama
to improve your self-confidence? Then join
our dance sessions and enhance your co-
ordination and agility or your performance
skills in a fun and fit way.
Meditation and Using mindfulness and movement Wellbeing Miss Larner
relaxation techniques to develop self-regulation and Mrs Barnes
awareness. This uses a different type of
media each week such as: breathing
exercises, guided group discussions,
guided video meditation, and a project
piece.
School of Rock Enjoy (or would like to learn) guitar? Music Mr Casey
Practise songs and riffs with a view to
joining with other musicians and vocalists
for performances later in the year.
Board Game Playing lots of board games to work out the Maths Mrs Siddall
Bonanza different skills involved and to produce your Design Technology
own board game to enter the Brain Box Maths
competition where your game will be made
if you win.
Science Calculation Afraid of calculations in Science? This is a Science Dr. Telchadder (new
Club good opportunity to strengthen and give Maths Science teacher)
confidence to the students in preparation
for their exams. Current Year 9 and 10
only.
Rugby Rugby is a territorial, full-contact, team Sport PE Staff
game, inclusive of all shapes and sizes. If
you are a newcomer to the sport, this
programme will outline the basics of rugby
from scoring to set pieces, so use it to
increase your enjoyment when it comes towatching the big games, or as a first step in
your own playing career. Current Year 8
and 9 only.
Dodgeball Dodgeball is a team sport in which players Sport PE Staff
on two teams try to throw balls and hit
opponents, while avoiding being hit
themselves. Current Year 8 and 7 only.
Digital Creators Working together in teams to design an Computing Mrs Lunn
Challenge (App app to improve lives in your local Citizenship
design) community. Current Year 6 to Year 8
only.
Being an activist (and In this course you will find out about Citizenship Ms Lewis (new Art
saving the world) politics, democracy and techniques used to Politics teacher)
make decision makers listen. You will Leadership
learn about campaigning to change things
you may be unhappy about such as climate
change or congestion. There will be focus
on persuading, communicating and
building confidence to speak out.
Year 11 Advanced Fitness training in the multi-gym (priority Sport Mr Cameron
Fitness given to those already engaged in a fitness Wellbeing
programme at Wellacre).
Teen Mate (Project Working on a special project linking up with Citizenship Mr Pemberton and
with De Brook Care our neighbouring care home and working other staff
Home) to help improve the lives of the older
generation who live there.You can also read
