Activities Booklet - Easter Term 2023

Numbers of Activities for each year group:

3rd Form pupils choose a minimum of three activities per week

4th Form pupils choose a minimum of three activities per week

5th Form pupils choose a minimum of one activity per week

6th Form pupils are encouraged to choose a minimum of one activity per week

Choices will be made at the Activities Convention on : Wednesday 11 th January in the Memorial Hall

(3rd Form - 4.40pm, 4th Form - 4.50pm, 5th & 6th Form - 5.10pm Finish 5.30pm)

MONDAY

Academic Workshops 4.30pm - 5.25pm

Business and Economics W3

English Physics Psychology Geography W4 Food Preparation and Nutrition Drama (Week A only) Chemistry S1 & S4 Spanish

Life Class ( Open to All )

There will be a different theme every week using a wide range of media. GHC and SH

Boys' Senior Rugby (5 th Form)

A chance to develop your skills further with Mr Hawley BGH

Ten Tors

This is the training activity for the selected group of 4th Form pupils to develop their skills and work towards taking part in the Ten Tors 35-mile challenge in April 2023. Pupils must be doing CCF on Friday afternoons.

CAB/MAM

B oys’ and Girls’ B eginners Indoor Hockey (3 rd & 4 th F orm)

Jazz and Modern Dance

An introduction to Jazz and Modern Dance. Open to all and no experience necessary. You will need comfortable clothing and jazz shoes. These can be arranged at the beginning of term, should you be interested. External teacher. WJS

Junior Play

All 3rd and 4th Form welcome and no prior experience necessary. Auditions, followed by rehearsals this term. Performances will take place in the Summer Term. Backstage roles are also available.

WJS/MHK

Fashion and Photography ( Open to All )

An opportunity to explore current fashion trends, create a response and then present in a fashion shoot.

SL

Knitting Isn’t Just for Grannies

Anybody is welcome to come along and learn knitting. It is a wonderful distraction from thinking! Any level of experience is welcome, but it is mainly for beginners, whilst having a natter.

TAB

4.20pm-5.25pm

Art Department No charge

4.30pm-5.25pm

Abbey Fields No charge

4.40pm-5.25pm

DI No charge

4.30pm-5.30pm

Sports Hall

4.30pm-5.25pm

Fitzjames Theatre No charge

5.45pm-6.40pm

Fitzjames Theatre No charge

4.30pm-5.25pm

Art Department No Charge

4.30 - 5.20pm

Room S5

One off charge of £10 for needles and wool

Crash Course in Cooking for Uni versity (6 th Form only) 10 max. Can’t cook? Want to learn or improve ready for university? Then this is the course for you! Every week we will cook student friendly nutritious meals, learn which store cupboard essentials you will need and how to cook on a budget. No prior experience needed.

ERM

Music Theory (3 rd Form)

Any pupils who wish to take music theory should see the Director of Music. Mrs Sydenham

Italian

This is a chance to learn the language and culture of Italy with Ms Checketts. NCC

Arts and Crafts Club

Candle making, friendship bracelets, mosaic coasters, Easter decorations, cards and much more!

HT

Lego

You will be learning to programme using Lego Mindstorms. There are a number of tasks that the robots need to carry out. You will discuss the problem, build an extension to the robot and create a program to enable it to complete the task.

NPH

Beginners Guide to Astrophotography

Open to all age groups. Learn to use a computer to stack and enhance photographs using Deep Sky Stacker and Photoshop. PDB

Forum (6 th Form)

Light-hearted fun games, cans of drink, snacks and time discussing the relevance of God's word in the 21st century.

GCB

Girls’ U16 & U18 Outdoor Hockey Training (Invitation on ly)

OHE

Girls’ Cricket (All years)

Junior and Senior winter open net practice BEC WJD TGR

Hospitality Kitchen

4.30pm-6.30pm £30 per term (Recipe Book inc.)

4.00pm-4.30pm Robson Room £50 per term

4.30pm-5.25pm EAL classroom No charge

4.30-5.25pm S4 £30.00

4.30pm-5.25pm Design Technology Room No charge

4.30pm-5.25pm Orchard block No charge

3.50pm-4.25pm H2 No charge

4.30pm-5.30pm Tyndall’s Astro No charge

5.30pm-6.30pm Sports Hall

TUESDAY

Academic Workshops 4.30pm - 5.25pm

Business and Economics W3

Study Skills Support drop in LS Department

EAL Academic Language and Subject Support

D&T Chemistry S4 French

Mathematics for all pupils History

BTEC Hospitality Drama (week A)

Beginners ’ Silversmithing

Pupils will learn the basic silversmithing skills to be able to create some beautiful pieces of work. We will be working with a variety of metals to start off with, moving on quickly to real sterling silver (.925). Projects could include making bangles, rings, pendants, earrings, dog tags, cufflinks and more. Pupils will learn how to use the tools needed to work with silver including using the piercing saw, texturing hammer, letter stamps and how to file and polish. Open to 3rd Form, 4th Form and 5th Form pupils. Max 10 pupils.

Mrs Warren

Chapel Choir - PRIORITY ACTIVITY

The Chapel Choir sing at the weekly School Service and perform in a Cathedral or Abbey Church once a term. The Chapel Choir is open to all pupils who are successful at audition. Any pupils interested in joining the Chapel Choir should see the Director of Music.

AJM

Big Band - PRIORITY ACTIVITY

The Big Band is one of King's Bruton show case ensembles performing just about anything you can dance to! The band has raised money for both local and national charities, recorded 3 CDs and toured Spain twice. Any pupils interested in joining the Big Band should see Mr Higgs.

OMH

Flute Ensemble

This ensemble to open to all flautists.

Mrs Arcoleo

Spanish Speaking Workshop (5 th Form) Come along to practise your Spanish

Junior Indoor Hockey (3 rd & 4 th Form)

OHE

4.25pm-5.25pm

Art Department £50 per term including all silver

4.20pm-5.25pm QEMS No charge

5.45pm-6.40pm Hauser & Wirth Recital Hall, QEMS No charge

10.30am-11.00am QEMS No charge

4.00pm-5.00pm O2

4.30pm-5.30pm Sports Hall No charge

Boys ’ Juniors 7’s Rugby Training (invitation only) 4.30pm-5.30pm

Beginners ’ Guide to Astrophotography

Open to all age groups. Learn to use a computer to stack and enhance photographs using Deep Sky Stacker and Photoshop.

PDB

King ’ s Creative

Do you love being creative? Do you love making content? Are you passionate about story writing, song writing, script writing, blogging, vlogging, filming, animating, storyboarding, editing? King’s Creative is a place to explore, to express yourself and to develop your skills.

GCG

Introduction to Film Studies (6 th Form only)

Whilst we all enjoy a trip to the cinema, it takes an understanding of the academic discipline of film studies to truly appreciate the cinema as an art form. In each session, you will be introduced to a different aspect of the discipline of film studies, such as considerations of mise-en-scene, auteur theory, montage and genre, each supported with relevant clips from the world’s most influential films. Every session will combine both lecture and debate as we work to gain a better appreciation of the art of film.

DJE

Oultonian Society

This is for keen pupils of English Literature in the 5th & 6th Form. We discuss a wide range of fantastic texts that go beyond the curriculum, enriching and broadening literary horizons. This activity will be run every other week.

MSJH/GM

Junior Netball

For all players aiming to play in the U14 and U15 A squads.

AXII

4.30pm-5.25pm

Orchard block No charge

4.30pm-5.25pm

M2 No charge

Week A 4.30pm-5.25pm M1 No charge

5.45pm-6.45pm Location TBC No charge

3.45pm-4.45pm No charge

In the Sports Hall

Art Club (3 rd Form) SMH 4.30pm-5.25pm

Drama and Performing Arts Academic Workshop WJS

Cryptic C r ossword Club

4.30pm-5.25pm Drama Studio (D2)

4.30pm-5.30pm O1

S BG

WEDNESDAY

Academic Workshops 4.30pm - 5.25pm

D&T

LS drop in for all pupils Mathematics for all pupils Psychology Spanish EAL

Geography W4 Academic PE Study Skills Support (5th Form) in LS

Silver Duke of Edinburgh - walking and cycling

Pupils have an opportunity to gain the Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award in this weekly slot. They have time to plan and review their expeditions and make progress with their online profiles. Places are limited. Open to the 5th form only.

TEAL/KMF

Swimming Squad

Open to all ages and abilities for skill work and fun swimming. HKB

Chess Club

Across the board chess returns - available for all year groups. Experienced players or complete beginners are all welcome. THO

Quick Cooking

Come along to Food Science and make some quick and easy recipes to enjoy immediately. Maximum 14.

CO

Fitzjames Forum (4 th Form upwards)

Discussions, debates, arguments about historical topics in a modern context. All accompanied by afternoon tea.

TF

Ceramics (Open to All)

Pupils will be looking into different building techniques as well as glazes and slips with the intention of creating a dynamic collaborative sculpture.

SMH

Photography Club (Open to All)

An opportunity for all years to explore the medium of photography. Equipment and resources will be provided within the department. GHC

4.45pm-5.25pm S9 £100 per term

4.45pm-6.45pm Hazelgrove No charge

4.30pm-5.25pm Room O8 No charge

4.45pm-5.25pm Food Science Department £10 a term

4.45pm-5.25pm History Department No charge

4.45pm-5.25pm Art Department No charge

4.45pm-5.25pm

Art Department No charge

Saxophone Ensemble

This ensemble is open to all saxophone players. It covers a wide repertoire from Renaissance to present day.

Mr Lambton

Percussion Ensemble

This ensemble is open to all percussionists. See Mr Jobbins' schedule for year group rehearsal times.

Mr Jobbins

Chamber Choir

An auditioned choir of the best singers at King's Bruton who perform a variety of music and have taken part in regional competitions in the past. If you would like to audition for the Chamber Choir, you should see the Director of Music.

AJM

Orchestr a - PRIORITY ACTIVITY

The Orchestra tackles a variety of works. Please speak to Mr Higgs if you would like to be part of the Orchestra.

OMH

10.30am-11.00am

QEMS No charge

1.40pm-2.15pm

QEMS No charge

4.30pm-5.25pm Hauser & Wirth Recital Hall

No charge

5.45pm-6.40pm

Hauser & Wirth Recital Hall

No charge

THURSDAY

Academic Workshops 4.30pm - 5.25pm

Business Studies & BTEC Enterprise & Entrepreneurship D&T Biology History in H2 Physics Mathematics for all pupils Latin (A level and GCSE) French

Greenpower KSB Motor Sport Team Workshop (KSB Motor Sport Team Members only)

Junior Play

All 3rd and 4th Form welcome and no prior experience necessary. Auditions, followed by rehearsals this term. Performances will take place in the Summer Term. Backstage roles are also available.

WJS/MHK

Photography Club (3 rd Form )

An opportunity to explore the medium of photography. Open to all abilities in the 3rd Form. Equipment and resources will be provided. Pupils will be able to develop their skills both in and out of the studio, given an introduction the darkroom and work on post-production skills using Adobe digital editing suite.

Eco - Committee

Developing a greener and more caring landscape at King’s JSG

Guitar Ensemble

This ensemble is open to all classical guitarists.

Mr Arcoleo

String Group

A string orchestra for all string players.

Ms Green

Military Band

Open to all year groups. An opportunity to join a marching band and also play concert wind band music in a wide variety of styles.

Mr Lambton

Sixth Form Club Social Committee

A chance to meet with Mrs Grant to discuss and set up the club for the weekend. This group are responsible for the planning and organisation of events

AJG

4.30pm-5.25pm

Design and Technology Room

5.45pm-6.40pm

Fitzjames Theatre No charge

4.45pm-5.25pm Art Department No charge

4.30pm-5.25pm W4 No charge

10.30am-11.00am

The Robson Room, QEMS No charge

10.30am-11.00am QEMS No charge

4.20pm-5.20pm No charge QEMS

4.00pm-5.00pm Library No charge

Clarinet Ensemble

This ensemble is open to all clarinettists. Mr Lambton

Hockey Goalkeeper Training BEC

Cricket Activity (4 th & 5 th Form) Maximum 10 Open Net Practice Session

First X1 Cricket Practice (Invitation only) Winter Programme

Documentaries Club ( 5 th , L6 th & U6 th )

Come along to watch some of the most contemporary, controversial documentaries available all whilst enjoying some yummy snacks! After watching the documentaries we will discuss what they mean from multiple different viewpoints: psychology, politics, culture & society.

Documentaries will include: Three Identical Strangers, Elon Musk, Kanye West plus more!

RL M B G

4 th Form Boys ’ Band

Please see Mr Tupman if you would like to be involved with this activity Mr Tupman

Indoor Football (4 th & 5 th Form) GST/GHC/WJCD

ISPC Action Air Target Activity (4 th , 5 th and 6 th Form)

An introduction to competitive dynamic target shooting. Over the term you will learn the necessary skills to be able to enter national and international competitions in this challenging form of target shooting. Numbers are limited.

RL

10.30-11.00am

The Winther Room QEMS No charge

4.30pm-5.25pm

Tyndall’s Astro

2.30pm-3.30pm Sports Hall

4.30pm-5.30pm Sports hall

4.30pm-5.30pm W1 No charge

3.30pm-4.30pm

The Studio, QEMS

4.30pm-5.30pm Sports Hall

4.30pm-5.25pm CCF Building £25 a Term

The Dolphin

An opportunity for pupils (from any year group) to be involved with creating content for our interactive School Magazine, The Dolphin. If you are interested in writing, film making, videoing and recording do get involved. We meet twice a term. Click the link to see last year’s Dolphin.

Mrs Warren

School Choir (All years)

Anyone interested in joining the Choir should come along to the first rehearsal of the term - all pupils and staff are welcome!

AJM

TGI Friday

Decent snacks, cans of drink, games, fun and serious thought over the biggest questions of life.

GCB

Music Production (3 rd, 4 th and 5 th F orm)

For pupils interested in recording, writing, or producing music. Learn to use the recording studio to create your own beats and to mix, edit and produce your own songs and content. An excellent preparation for any pupil considering A level Music Technology.

OMH

4.00pm-5.00pm

John Davie Room

No charge

5.45pm-6.40pm

Hauser & Wirth

Recital Hall, QEM No charge

4.30pm-5.25pm

JCR No charge

4.30pm-5.20pm

Music 2 No charge