Electives Booklet 2015-16

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INTRODUCTION

THE ONLINE SELECTION PROCESS

ONLINE SELECTION PROCESS

The choices form link has been emailed to students and must be completed by Monday 6 July at 9.00am. Before pressing the submit button, students can print the choices selected for reference.

The organisation of the booklet and the selection process is divided into three sections:

• ARTS• PHYSICAL• CULTURAL

Students select six courses - one first and one second choice from each of the three sections:

• TWO from Arts

• TWO from Physical

• TWO from Cultural

Select two courses from each section: one first choice, one second choice.

Once places on courses have been allocated, parents and guardians will be sent a copy of their child’s elective timetable for terms 1, 2 and 3.

Parents or guardians return a signed parental consent form to Client Services by the start of the autumn term.

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Students will complete this selection process again in Term 2 for electives being offered in Terms 4, 5 and 6. Parental consent forms will be issued before the Christmas break.

Electives which show this symbol are suitable for adding to CVs and will come in useful as an experience for university applications or post-16 applications.

Electives which show this symbol are courses which provide certificates on completion.

Electives which show this symbol finish later than the school day so transport will need to be arranged from College; some students may miss their school bus.

This elective will be available to choose in both your first and second submission.

This elective will be available to choose in your first submission for Terms 1,2 and 3.

This elective will be available to choose in your second submission for Terms 4,5 and 6

Read through this booklet and take note of additional icons such as the bus logo. Electives which show this symbol finish later in the day and you will need to organise transport to get you home.

1. Submit your options using the link in your email no later than Monday 6 July at 9.00am.

2. Enter your first name, surname, form and your 6 choices – two from each section, first and second choice.

3. Print your form for reference.

4. Submit your form when finished.

N.B. Your form will not submit unless you complete all fields

5. Once your options have been processed, you will receive a parental consent letter detailing the three elective courses allocated to you for terms 1, 2 and 3.

6. Where chargeable electives are allocated, the relevant fee will be uploaded to your parent pay account.

Parental consent forms must be signed and returned to client services before the start of Term 1.

N.B.

• Electives will usually include groups of students across the Year 7 – Year 11 age range.

• The Electives Programme is subsidised by the College. Voluntary contributions will be needed to cover materials, transport, hire of facilities and employing specialist tutors. Students can take home items made. To ensure viability of a course, enough contributions will be needed to cover these costs. Costs are included in the course detail. Financial aid is available for children eligible for free school meals.

• The cost listed is usually for the one term (6 weeks) elective. Subsequent events, sessions or courses related to the short course may well incur further costs.

• The electives listed will only run if there is sufficient interest. Electives have a minimum number required to run. In the event of this number not being reached or insufficient contributions being received, the course will not run.

• Electives run at different times during the year and there are compulsory courses that students are required to follow. It may not be possible to timetable all choices for this reason.

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WHAT TO DO NEXT

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A Beautiful Mess (crafts)Baking Brilliance Bath Bomb Design Batik Card Making Chamber Choir Christmas Concert ChoirChristmas PerformanceCostume Making Cupcake Decorating Cute Crafts F1 in SchoolsFilm Club Jewellery MakingMagazine Design Making Decopatch ShoesMale Voice GroupMaster Chef Mixed Media Jewellery Performing Arts Tour Photography Potter’s Wheel Russian Dolls DesignSewing BeeSoft Toys Stitching Cards The Creative SketchbookTrains, Planes and AutomobilesWest Side StoryWest Side Story Band

CULTURAL

Basic BushcraftBBC News School Report Blood, Bones and Body Bits Book Club and Creative Writing Booster Spanish Business EnterpriseCritical CommunicationDiscovering FlorenceDuke of Edinburgh AwardExploring Inspiring PlacesFantasy WorldFirst Aid Go Wild! Hair & BeautyHair & Beauty - Intermediate Hollywood HistoryHorrible HistoriesManga Anime Mad Medieval LifeMindfulMini House of CommonsNaturally Healthy Potions Quizzers Science of Films Spoken Word ArtThe Geography of the 2016 Rio Olympic GamesThe History and Future of GamingThe Science of Doctor WhoThe Stories Behind the SongsThe Ultimate Gap Year Tracing Your Family TreeVisual Awareness TrainingVolunteeringYouth Speaks

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Badminton - IntermediateBowlingBowling - IntermediateCycling Dance Leaders’ Course DodgeballFencingFitness CircuitsFootballGolfHorse RidingIce Figure SkatingIce Figure Skating - IntermediateImproving FitnessPADI Seal TeamPADI Scuba DiverRock ClimbingRock Climbing IntermediateRounders Running / Cross Country Club Self DefenceSkiingSkiing IntermediateStreet DanceStreet Dance - IntermediateSwimmingTennisTennis - IntermediateTouch Rugby Volleyball WatersportsYogaZumba Fitness


CONTENTS

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ABEAUTIFULMESSDon’t you agree the best things in life are free? Well, in this elective, the best things in life are hand-made! Through this elective, there will be the opportunity for you to work on your own hand-made projects that will allow you to have your own creative freedom and create your own beautiful Mess! Each week we will be creating different projects and developing ideas to make projects that you can keep - or that make great gifts! All will be documented in your very own scrapbook to keep.

BAKINGBRILLIANCEBecome the next Mary Berry or Paul Hollywood and explore the diverse and exciting range of foods that can be created through the art of baking. Throughout this course you will develop your practical skills in the Food Technology room and establish baking as a skill for life as we prepare a selection of baked culinary delights. Each week you will make a dish which allows you to build on your baking talents as well as pick up a range of new tips to assist you in making highly skilled products.REQUIREMENTS: Students to supply own ingredients each week

BATHBOMBDESIGNDuring the course you will learn how to make bath bombs and how to make them into creative designs for gifts or even yourself.

BATIKCreate a traditional Batik fabric piece by employing traditional techniques. Explore your own theme and experiment with wax and dyes. Decorate, embellish and take home to impress your family or give as a gift.

CARDMAKINGChristmas, Birthday or Easter, we will make a range of cards using a variety of paper craft techniques.

CHAMBERCHOIRTHIS ELECTIVE IS BY INVITATION ONLY, SO PLEASE SELECT THIS CHOICE IF YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE CHAMBER CHOIR.

As a member of the Chamber Choir, you will rehearse a selection of songs in preparation for the annual Christmas Concert.

CHRISTMAS CONCERTTHIS ELECTIVE IS BY INVITATION ONLY

In this elective, members of the College music ensembles will rehearse for the Christmas Concert, which is one of the most high profile performances of the year. If you are a member of an ensemble, you will be instructed whether you need to attend these rehearsals during term 1.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT CHOIRThis choir is open to anyone who wants to take part in the choir for the Christmas concert.

CHRISTMASPERFORMANCEThis option is for any student who would like to work on a short Christmas play for the Christmas Carol Service. You must be able to work as part of a team, be committed to rehearsals as well as energetic and focused in performance.

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COSTUMEMAKINGEver wanted to learn about costume making or props? Come join this elective where there will be workshops relating to the craftsmanship of costume and prop making. This elective will allow you to develop your ideas and bring them to life.

REQUIREMENTS: Card and clothing relating to your costume

CUPCAKEDECORATINGA fun and creative introduction to cupcake decorating. Learn how to make and use different types of icing and cake decorations.

REQUIREMENTS: Students must bring a minimum of six cupcakes to decorate.

CUTECRAFTSYou will make a range of cute textile items inspired by vintage or Japanese crafts such as needle cases, pin cushions, small bags etc. It is important to enjoy sewing.

F1INSCHOOLSYou are part of a Formula One team commissioned to design, make and race the fastest Formula One car of the future powered by compressed air cylinders. Small teams will work together to design, analyse, make and test miniature F1 cars using CAD and CAM.

FILMCLUBThe College is a member of a national organisation, linked to the British Film Institute, called Film Club. This is a brilliant club as we can borrow all sorts of films, catch up on the latest techniques, enter national competitions and do live streamed interviews with famous actors.

JEWELLERYMAKINGDesign, model and make items of jewellery using a range of materials and processes including pewter casting, enameling and hand skills. You will explore how to combine traditional craft skills with up-to-date CAD and CAM.

MAGAZINEDESIGNDesign and create your own magazine. Create your own publication from the photography and feature writing through to the design and walk away with the finished product.

REQUIREMENTS: Students to bring a magazine each.


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MAKINGDECOPATCHSHOESBring an old (or new) pair of shoes and decorate them using a wide range of decopatch papers and varnish. The paper is cut up into small pieces and the shoes are decorated.

Ideas are old comics, shabby chic papers.

MALEVOICEGROUPThis is a group which is just for the boys at Catmose. We will work together to create a performance which has a mix of our favourite pieces, from barber shop to the top charts. This will show off our singing and performing skills, while learning a variety of styles.

MASTERCHEFDevelop and learn a range of new garnishing and decoration techniques used by chefs in the food industry in order to produce a range of high quality dishes. Discover the processes involved through the production of food and practise a range of techniques in the presentation of food products. Each week a new skill will be introduced which you will be able to practise through the making of both sweet and savoury products. A competition will then take place at the end of the term which will involve you producing a highly skilled dish and presenting it on a plate within a required time for judging to take place.

REQUIREMENTS: Students to bring their own ingredients each week.

MIXEDMEDIAJEWELLERYYou will make a range of jewellery items from a variety of materials including fabric, ribbon, tape measures and tin.

PERFORMINGARTSTOURIF YOU ARE GOING ON THE PERFORMING ARTS TOUR IN OCTOBER, YOU MUST TAKE PART IN THIS ELECTIVE.

In this elective, the students who are going on the performing arts tour will prepare and rehearse the performances that we will be taking to Paris.

PHOTOGRAPHYLearn to improve your skills in digital photography. Find out what makes a good photograph and develop your practical skills by using a camera in, around and outside of the College. Prepare a portfolio of your best work to share with your friends.

REQUIREMENTS: Digital camera if you have one.

POTTER’S WHEELYou will develop the skills required to confidently throw and turn a pot on the potter’s wheel. Using these techniques you will produce a variety of cylinder and bowl shaped pots which will be turned to produce a decorative foot. These will be finished using glazes.


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RUSSIANDOLLSDESIGNStudents will design and paint a set of 5 Russian dolls.

SEWINGBEEOver the 6 week course you will learn how to use a sewing machine to design and create a range of items. Choose from cushions, bags and basic garments then add you own finishing touches to make something really original.

SOFTTOYSTired of your teddies? Why not come along to the soft toy elective and make one of your own? No sewing skills required! You will learn a range of stitches to make and decorate your toy. Full of ideas? You can design and make your own pattern, or use one from our collection, anything from ghosts and frogs to ugly dolls or turtles. The choice is yours!

STITCHINGCARDSIn this elective you will use patterns to produce greetings cards using three fold cards and metallic thread.

THECREATIVESKETCHBOOKMake your own sketchbook from decorative papers and fabric. Use a range of techniques to fill your sketchbook including collage, stitching, mono printing, resist techniques and recycled materials.

TRAINS,PLANESANDAUTOMOBILESDraw,sketch,print and paint. Try out 3D drawing,Linocutting and screen printing. Learn and improve your tecniques throughout the 6 week course and design a poster to showcase your work.

WESTSIDESTORYWHOLECASTThis option is for those students who have been cast in the musical ‘West Side Story’ as any part (Lead role, Core Dancer, Actor, Chorus or Band). You will be rehearsing as a cast and putting all the elements of the show together. You will need to be committed to rehearsals as well as energetic and focused in performance.

WESTSIDESTORYLEADACTORSThis option is for those students who have been cast as a lead role in the musical ‘West Side Story’. You will be singing, moving and acting. You will be working as part of a team, you will need to be committed to rehearsals as well as energetic and focused in performance.

WESTSIDESTORYCOREDANCERSThis option is for those students who have been cast as a Core Dancer in the musical ‘West Side Story’. You will be working as part of a team, you will need to be committed to rehearsals as well as energetic and focused in performance.

WESTSIDESTORYBANDREHEARSALBY INVITATION ONLY

In this elective, students who have been invited to be in the West Side Story band will rehearse in preparation for performing with the cast in terms 5 and 6. In addition to the elective rehearsals, there may also be some after school rehearsals in terms 3 and 4.

SOFT TOYSTired of your teddies? Why not come along to the soft toy elective and make one of your own? No sewing skills required! You will learn a range of stitches to make and decorate your toy. Full of ideas? You can design and make your own pattern, or use one from our collection, anything from ghosts and frogs to ugly dolls or turtles. The choice is yours!


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BASICBUSHCRAFTThis elective will provide students the chance to learn Bear Grylls style bush craft looking at a range of areas important to survival such as shelter building and fire making. This elective is open to all students but would really benefit those students either doing the Duke of Edinburgh or are interested in doing so in the future.

REQUIREMENTS: Students will be required to complete activities outside and therefore should bring a change of footwear and outdoor waterproof clothing.

COST: £30

BBCNEWSSCHOOLREPORTWant to make the news for real with a deadline? Spend two terms finding out how to create a news broadcast in preparation for BBC News School report Newsday (Thursday 10 March 2016) when you will work on making a news broadcast that will be linked to from the BBC News School Report website.

BLOOD,BONESANDBODYBITS!This elective is for anyone who is interested in the human body and how it works. Throughout the six week elective, we will explore some of the major organ systems, carry out some dissections as well as building models of organs. This is definitely not one for the squeamish!

BOOKCLUBANDCREATIVEWRITINGIf you enjoy reading and writing this is the elective for you! You can write to your favourite author, create book quizzes and write fantasy stories and poems inspired by watching parts of Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings films. Finally, you can interview staff about their favourite book choices and create an interesting documentary by filming it too.

REQUIREMENTS: Pen, own reading book.

BOOSTERSPANISHThis course is designed for Y9s who wish to study Spanish at GCSE level in Y10. It will give you the chance to work on authentic texts and short films, improving grammar skills, building vocabulary and becoming more confident in manipulating the language.

BUSINESSENTERPRISEDuring this elective course you will acquire the basic skills required to take a simple idea and develop it into a successful business. You will learn the basics of assessing whether your product is viable, promoting yourself and your brand and selling your product.

CRITICALCOMMUNICATIONKS4This elective will look at how you can improve your communication skills to become more confident people and speakers. You will also learn how to become more critical of the messages we receive from the mass media. Activities include: speech making, drama, analysing TV and documentaries, debating and news reporting. This is ideal for those who want to study English, Communication, Drama or Media at Advanced Level.

DISCOVERINGFLORENCEPRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO STUDENTS ON THE FLORENCE TRIP.

Learn about Florence whilst developing a range of new creative Art and Craft techniques inspired by the beautiful city in Italy, in preparation for the European Art and Design trip. Each week you will be introduced to a new skill; from print making to architecture drawing and collage/photoshop image manipulation. Producing inspiring artwork that everyone will want to own!

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WELCOMETOTHEDUKEOFEDINBURGHAWARD

In addition to the weekend and day training courses, Duke of Edinburgh will run during terms 2 and 3.

If you wish to undertake The Duke of Edinburgh Award, you must select this option and be prepared to commit to the organised expeditions. The number of places on this course is limited.

THEREISANINFORMATIONEVENINGFORPARENTSANDSTUDENTSONTUESDAY22SEPTEMBER,SHOULDYOUWISHTOWITHDRAWALTERNATIVEELECTIVESCANBESELECTED.

Duke of Edinburgh is a fantastic way to gain confidence, discover hidden talents, make new friends, help others and challenge yourself in an exciting and enjoyable way. The Award is nationally recognised and is looked upon favourably by colleges and universities.

There are three levels of the Award; Bronze, Silver and Gold. At each level young people choose activities from the following sections -•Volunteering •Skills •Physical•Thereisalsotheexpeditiontocomplete. •Residential(Goldonly)

BRONZEAWARDTo start you Bronze award you must be in Year 9 or above in September 2015. There are 2 expeditions involved in Bronze – a practice expedition and a qualifying expedition. The dates for the 2016 expeditions are as follows:

Practice: Saturday 21 May 2016 – Sunday 22 May 2016Qualifying: Saturday 10 September 2016 – Sunday 11 September 2016

You need to be available for both expeditions to complete your Bronze award.

You must complete 2 sections of your Bronze DofE Award, 4 weeks before the practice expedition. Any student who has not completed 2 sections of their award by this date will have their practice expedition deferred until a later expedition. No student will be allowed to participate in any practice expeditions until they have completed 2 sections of their award 4 weeks before an expedition.

You must have completed 3 sections of your Bronze DofE Award, 4 weeks before the qualifying expedition. Any student who has not completed 3 sections of their award by this date will have their qualifying expedition deferred until a later expedition. No student will be allowed to participate in any qualifying expeditions until they have completed 3 sections of their award 4 weeks before an expedition.

COSTBronzeAwardScheme:£175whichincludestransportcosts to and from the expeditions, hire of rucksack, tent, stove,sleepingbagandotheressentialitems,or£360for horse riding. Administration and training will also be covered. (Minimum numbers required)

SILVER AWARD

To start your Silver award you must be 15 years of age on or before Saturday 28 May 2016. There are 2 expeditions involved in Silver – a practice expedition and a qualifying expedition. The dates for the 2016 expeditions are as follows:

Practice: Saturday 28 May 2016 – Monday 30 May 2016Qualifying: Saturday 27 August 2016 – Monday 29 August 2016

You need to be available for both expeditions to complete your Silver award.

You must have completed 1 section of your Silver DofE Award, 3 weeks before the qualifying expedition. Any student who has not completed 1 section of their award by this date will have their qualifying expedition deferred until a later expedition. No student will be allowed to participate in any qualifying expeditions until they have completed 1 section of their award 3 weeks before an expedition.

COST SilverAwardScheme:£225perstudentforthewalking expedition which includes transport costs to and from the expeditions, hire of rucksack, tent, stove, sleepingbagandotheressentialitems,or£400forthecanoeingexpedition,or£500forhorseriding.(Minimum numbers required)

NB: Places are allocated on a first come first served basis of who pays on parent pay on the 22 September. The full cost of the programme is due even if you fail to complete the course.

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EXPLORINGINSPIRINGPLACESAn opportunity to discover forgotten or overlooked inspiring places from across the world. Each week you will ‘virtually’ visit a unique environment and explore its inspiring characteristics. You will be surprised, enthralled, moved and inspired to visit the places explored at some point in your lifetime!

FANTASYWORLDDo you enjoy watching fantasy films? Is the Lord of the Rings a favourite book or film? Then this is the course for you! We will be exploring the fantasy genre through creative writing, reading, films, drama and designing fantasy board games. A definite choice for the imaginative student.

FIRSTAIDDuring this five week course you will acquire the skills required to gain an Emergency First Aid certificate. You will learn lifesaving procedures and techniques to identify and treat the most common injuries and medical problems. This is a KidZco certificated course.

GOWILD!Enter the world of paws, claws, hooves and fins in this unique elective, where you can meet and learn about different animals, their homes and their needs. Hold a tarantula, have a snake slither across your shoulders and stroke a lizard. Encounter animals from many different backgrounds, which will provide you with a memory and a perfect photo opportunity. This elective consists of theoretical and practical lessons.

HAIR&BEAUTYWelcome to Hair and Beauty College! Learn the art of salon shampooing and how to give a professional hand and nail treatment before moving on to facials, creating a natural face mask and having some fun bath bomb making!

Put your newly acquired skills into practice and have fun inviting a member of your family to enjoy a pampering session at our Hair and Beauty College, raising money for the Teenage Cancer Trust in the process.

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HAIR&BEAUTY-INTERMEDIATEIn addition to exploring how personal appearance and effective communication can help with meeting client expectations and presenting a positive impression to clients, colleagues and others, have fun with reaI-life scenarios involving customer complaints! Be involved in discussions and gain an insight into the running of a salon business. Identify a possible gap in the market for a new product; you will prepare and present a specification. You will, of course, be shampooing, giving hand massages, facials and making bath bombs.

REQUIREMENTS: For year groups 9, 10 & 11• Opt for this course if you have the necessary experience.

HOLLYWOODHISTORYIf you love film, TV and history then this is the elective for you. We will spend our elective exploring the world of film and television. How realistic is ‘A Knight’s Tale’? Who really was Robin Hood? How wild was the ‘Wild West’? Find this out and more as we investigate how close to reality your favourite films really are!

HORRIBLEHISTORIESLove Horrible Histories? Love Drama? Then this is the elective for you! Spend time exploring the Terry Deary horrible history series and the History behind them. Each session you will be watching different parts of the TV series and will have the chance to plan out your very own horrible history inspired drama sketches. At the end of the elective these will be performed with the best group winning a prize for their efforts!

MANGAANIMEMADAre you interested in Japanese animation or wondering what it’s all about? Come and join this fun packed elective that gives you an in-depth insight in the world of anime. This elective will be looking at different genres of anime and learn how this relates to the history of Japanese culture. We will be watching anime clips, looking at manga and doing interactive activities to get you into the mood for anime.

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MEDIEVALLIFEDelve into the Middle Ages and get a taste of what life was like between the 5th and 15th centuries What did people eat, how did they live? What did they wear? Explore the nasty stuff like the black death and crime and punishment. You’ll also discover the varied world of Medieval warfare. Would you survive the Middle Ages?

REQUIREMENTS: An interest in history.

MINDFULIs your mind full of thoughts and worries? Do you want to learn to relax, live in the moment and feel calmer? Learn cognitive techniques of mindfulness to help reduce exam stress, perform at your best and improve focus and concentration. Using meditation and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy this course will help you apply these skills in everyday situations with a positive attitude.

REQUIREMENTS: Comfortable clothes eg. leggings or a tracksuit.

MINIHOUSEOFCOMMONSIf you have opinions which you would like to be heard, then join the Mini House of Commons where two sides of The House will fight their corner and there will only to be one winner!

NATURALLYHEALTHYYou are what you eat? Is this true? How can I be healthier? What do you mean onions can help to heal me? There are lots of questions and statements out there nowadays about what we should be eating and how we can stay as healthy as possible. I like to do things the natural way - it is fascinating finding out how plants, fruit and vegetables have healing properties. I will be teaching you all of this plus we will look into how homeopathy, aromatherapy, acupuncture and reflexology can help you to maintain good health naturally. We will have a go at making our own Raspberry Vinegar too.

POTIONSIf you enjoy carrying out practical experiments this is the elective for you! You can make everything from slime to volcanoes and lots more. Finally, you will be able to undertake further experiments not carried out in your Science lessons, with some Harry Potter thrown in for good measure!

QUIZZERSCome and battle against your peers in a host of quizzes and games, from sport to celebrity gossip! You will also have the opportunity to create your own quiz or game.

SCIENCEOFFILMSIs Jurassic Park possible? Can superpowers exist? You will investigate these plus many more questions brought about through films. Each week you will investigate a new question through research and experimentation.

SPOKENWORDARTSpoken word involves performance-based poetry that focuses on word play and story telling. You write about a topic and then present it in a dramatic manner . This is a way that you can find your voice and express yourself and your views. Shayne Koyzcan is a leading artist in this medium.

Artist: Josh Idenhen: A Poet, workshop facilitator, musician and founder of renowned poetry/music magazine Poejazzi.

As a poet, he has performed at most major festivals, appeared in anthologies alongside Linton Kwesi Johnson.

As a musician, he works in three bands: Benin City, HUGH and with electro dub outfit LV. He has gained accolades from Qmag, Artsdesk, Fact, Mojo, Clash, Mixmag, DJ and DIY.With Poejazzi, he performed shows at Royal Albert Hall, Southbank and London Jazz Festival. In 2014 he released an IOS/Google app celebrating UK Spoken word and produced the sold out, critically acclaimed HOWL 2.0 show.

He has taught at Roehampton University amongst other schools, and was a poet in residence for Wimbledon Festival and the Free Word Centre.

THEGEOGRAPHYOFTHE2016RIOOLYMPICGAMESThe motto of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games is ‘Live your passion’ - But to what extent can all countries succeed at the Olympics? You will explore what factors contribute to medal success and which are most important. Finally, you will complete a pitch to an Olympic/Paralympic national committee of a country that is not doing so well in the medal tables, advising how they can achieve Olympic success in the Olympic games of 2024.


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THEHISTORYANDFUTURE OFGAMINGEver wondered how your favourite video games have developed over time? Join us for an adventure into gaming; learn how characters and concepts have developed over time. From the humble Atari to the sleek PS4. Consider what the future holds for the gaming industry. Take part in some live action gaming and explore how these worlds are brought to life. Finally, design a new concept for a game which would appeal to people of your age range. Gaming is not just for the boys!

THESCIENCEOFDOCTORWHOIn this elective you will explore the science of the world of Doctor Who. This is a chance to investigate the complexity of time travel, discover the truth behind the possibility of alien life and try to unlock the secrets of a sonic screwdriver! Whether you are a fan of Doctor Who or a keen scientist (or perhaps both!) this elective will help you learn some exciting science, above and beyond what you see in class, and provides a unique opportunity to delve into the universe or everyone’s favourite time-travelling alien.

THESTORIESBEHINDTHESONGSWhat do the lyrics of your favourite song really mean? Research and find out the stories behind the songs while improving your presentation skills. Explore the history, parody or comedy of artists to discover the hidden message of the words in the music. This elective will give you chance to listen to and discover different genres of music and the interpretation of the lyrics.

THEULTIMATEGAPYEARDo you dream of travelling to distant shores? Over the six week elective, you will be given the opportunity to plan the gap year of your dreams. With a strict budget, your task is to plot a route across the globe, identifying all the ‘must do’ activities offered in each country. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the geography and culture of countries across the globe.

TRACINGYOURFAMILYTREEWould you like to find out how to trace some members of your family tree? You will be looking at records to see where your ancestors lived and what jobs they did. You can then see what you can find out about the area they lived in and their working conditions.

VISUALAWARENESSTRAININGA practical course to help students understand the barriers people with visual impairments live with on a day to day basis. Students will learn about different types of visual impairments, how to guide visually impaired people, basic Braille with a ‘crack the code’ challenge and have the opportunity to design and make tactile birthday/Christmas cards.

VOLUNTEERING-KS4Would you like to make a difference? Volunteering can offer a great experience that can enhance your CV, develop skills such communication, problem solving and teamwork as well as help you improve the lives of people in the local community.

YOUTHSPEAKSLearn the art of public speaking and enter the Youth Speaks Rotary Club competition. You will work in a team of three, speaking on a topic of your choice. Last year, once again, we were very successful in this competition bringing home certificates and winners’ shields.

YOUTH SPEAKSLearn the art of public speaking and enter the Youth Speaks Rotary Club competition. You will work in a team of three, speaking on a topic of your choice. Last year, once again, we were very successful in this competition bringing home certificates and winners’ shields.

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BADMINTONGet fit and hone your reflexes in one of the fastest racquet sports around. Badminton is an easy sport to pick up, but a hard one to master. In this elective, you’ll learn the basics of badminton and play plenty of competitive games.

REQUIREMENTS: PE kit

BADMINTON-INTERMEDIATEImprove your power, accuracy, court awareness, tactical skills and team play. Play for fun, fitness and healthy competition.

REQUIREMENTS: PE kit

BOWLINGThis elective can be both fun and competitive. The afternoon is organised to suit the demands of each age group. Coaching is available.

COST: £30

BOWLING-INTERMEDIATEIf you can consistently knock down pins without bumpers then this course is for you. You will learn how to improve your game and take it to the next level.

COST: £30

CYCLINGDevelop the skills required to be a competent rider and an understanding of the different skills involved with cycling. Be able to execute basic cycling skills

REQUIREMENTS: Working bike, (No BMXs ), helmet.

DANCE LEADERS COURSEThis course will cover the basic dance technique and teaching skills to deliver a short routine to the group and eventually to perform to an audience of primary students

REQUIREMENTS: Leggings and PE top.

DODGEBALLDip, duck, dive and dodge! This elective will give students the chance to learn a new sport. Dodgeball combines agility, speed, power and teamwork. Sessions will be game based and allow students to develop their playing, officiating and leading skills.

REQUIREMENTS: PE kit with indoor trainers. For each session students are advised to bring a towel and water bottle.

FENCINGYou will learn the fundamentals of modern épée fencing so that you will be able to fence with each other using the correct techniques, moves and footwork. This will be a fun and challenging course. The skills you will learn at Level One will be: the épée and grip, safe use of the equipment, the salute, the on guard position, steps forward, backward and the lunge, the parry, etiquette of fencing and simple refereeing.


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FITNESSCIRCUITSThis elective will give you the chance to train in variety of ways to improve your fitness. Sessions will focus on combining traditional circuit training with boxercise, insanity and SAQ. This is a great way to improve your speed, endurance and strength.

REQUIREMENTS: PE kit with indoor trainers. For each session students are advised to bring a towel and water bottle.

FOOTBALLYou will be given the opportunity to improve your skills through individual practices and exercises. Each week, you will play in small-sided games, interacting with all the other students in the electives within a 4 or 6 team tournament.

REQUIREMENTS: PE kit.

GOLFLearn how to play golf at Rutland Water Golf Club. Tuition provided by their professional golfer. Holding the club, addressing the ball and using different clubs for varying distances.

REQUIREMENTS: Please wear trainers and ensure you are protected against wind and rain.

COST: £15

HORSERIDINGProfessional led instruction on everything from tacking up, countryside hacks to gymkhana and jumping.

REQUIREMENTS: Suitable wet/cold weather clothing and footwear with a heel such as boots or wellingtons.

COST: £60

ICEFIGURESKATINGEver watched ‘Dancing On Ice’ and wanted to skate like the pros? Now you can learn to skate in just 6 weeks. This elective is suitable for anyone, even if you’ve never skated before. We cover Skate UK Grades 1-3 which includes basic skating, gliding on one foot, backwards skating and much more!

REQUIREMENTS: • Comfortable clothing, long socks and gloves are essential.

COST: £30

ICEFIGURESKATING-INTERMEDIATEOnce you have completed the skating elective once, why not give it another go at intermediate level and learn even more skills? We will re-cap your basic skating skills and continue through Skate UK Grades 4 and 5 where you can learn turning, crossovers and even spinning!

REQUIREMENTS: • Only opt for this course if you have the necessary experience.• Comfortable clothing, long socks and gloves are essential.

COST: £30

IMPROVINGFITNESSImprove your fitness in a 60 station gym featuring state of the art gym Techno gym equipment. The instructors will tailor you a programme to suit areas that you would like to work on. Improve your cardiovascular fitness on the running machines, your muscular endurance on the rowing/cycling machines. Tone up your muscles on the weight machines.


FOOTBALLYou will be given the opportunity to improve your skills through individual practices and exercises. Each week, you will play in small-sided games, interacting with all the other students in the electives within a 4 or 6 team tournament.


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PADI SEAL TEAMThis course introduces young divers to a range of skills that promote their ability to operate in the confines of a pool environment and dive safely. Skills include buoyancy, equipment, mask clearing and appropriate breathing techniques. The PADI Seal Team is designed as a pool based diver course. Each diver receives their own branded learning materials, and on completion of the course, they are issued with a plastic Seal Team Certification card. There are five modules to the course and over a six week period the range of modules can be achieved through the pool sessions. Week six can be used as an introduction to continued learning, such as a sample session for Master Seal Team.

REQUIREMENTS: Swim kit and towel COST: £120

PADISCUBADIVERTHIS COURSE WILL RUN OVER 2 TERMS.The first in the range of entry level diver certifications. Completion allows divers to dive in open water to a maximum depth of 12 metres under the direct supervision of a PADI Professional. The course entails three sections:• Theory: Book and DVD-based learning. Self-study knowledge

development, quizzes and exams.• Confined Water (Pool) Skills Development: Instructor led training to

acquire skills necessary to effectively scuba dive underwater.• Open Water Skills: Instructor led open water diving. 2 dives

are required (usually over one day) . This takes place at Stoney Cove.

Successfully completing all three sections results in the PADI Scuba Diver Certification.

REQUIREMENTS: Year 9, 10 & 11 students. Swim kit and towel COST: £249


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ROCKCLIMBINGThe climbing club offers the very best in fun-filled climbing activity, introducing participants to the foundations of climbing and beyond in a safe and friendly environment. Participants will follow the excellent NICAS Scheme (National Indoor Climbing Achievement Scheme). Climbers progress through levels of this nationally recognised certificated scheme, under the supervision of our expert and experienced instructors. Each participant has their own log book to record and track their progress.

REQUIREMENTS: Comfortable clothing, trainers, warm fleece, cagoule.COST: £30

ROCKCLIMBING-INTERMEDIATETHIS COURSE WILL RUN OVER 2 TERMS.Level 2 (top rope climber) is a key stage in a climber’s development. It is designed to correspond to most climbing centres’ membership standards and introduces climbing grades to candidates. Candidates will gain a better understanding of climbing movement, with the aim of progressing through the French Sport Grades. Candidates will also be introduced to different types of harness and climbing equipment such as belay devices etc.

REQUIREMENTS: For year groups 8,9,10 & 11• Only opt for this course if you have necessary experience.• Comfortable clothing, trainers, warm fleece, cagoule.

COST: £60

ROUNDERSRounders is a fast exciting game, which provides players with the opportunity to develop batting, bowling, fielding and running skills. These skills can be transferred to lots of other sports. It is a non-contact sport so players of all abilities and ages can participate. Most importantly, rounders is fun and fosters great team spirit. Each session will involve practising different skills and putting them into practice in a match.

REQUIREMENTS: PE Kit

RUNNING/CROSSCOUNTRYCLUBIf you are keen to prepare for the cross-country / athletics season then this elective is for you. Each week you will complete a different running session which will be tailored to your specific level of fitness using a V-DOT formula. Sessions will take place at the College and in the surrounding countryside.


SELFDEFENCEA perfect introduction into the art of self-defence. With this six week programme you will learn the basics of self-defence and how to successfully protect yourself in a safe and supportive environment. This course is ideal for beginners but also more experienced students are always welcome.


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SKIINGDry slope skiing for beginner and intermediate skiers. Perfect introduction to the slopes for the novice and great for improving technique for those more experienced. With this six week elective you will learn the snow plough, how to turn and how to stop safely on the slopes.

REQUIREMENTS: Comfortable clothing: thick walking or ski socks; jeans are unsuitable; gloves essential - you are not allowed on the slope without them.

COST: £60

SKIINGINTERMEDIATEThe instructors can offer a programme for the intermediate/advanced skier to enable further progression with technique. Refine your parallel skiing, take part in slalom and get ready for those crisp white pistes. Experience the snow conditions and adventure for the sport at Tamworth indoor snow dome for the final week’s session.

REQUIREMENTS: Only opt for this course if you have necessary experience.• Comfortable clothing: thick walking or ski socks; jeans are

unsuitable; gloves essential - you are not allowed on the slope without them.

COST: £60

STREET DANCECome along to this high energy elective where you will learn the technique and choreography involved in street dance and musical theatre. You will be involved in learning several moves and routines that you will perform in both small groups and whole group dances.

REQUIREMENTS: Leggings and PE top.

STREETDANCE-INTERMEDIATEThis elective is open to those students who have participated in the street dance elective previously or are a member of a dance club outside of College. During this elective, you will be taught more complex and difficult dance moves in order to be part of both small and large group performances. You may have the opportunity to choreograph and rehearse pieces that will be selected for the annual Spotlight dance show.

REQUIREMENTS: Only opt for this course if you have previous experience.

SWIMMINGThis elective is all about improving your technique and learning to swim effectively with all the major strokes, i.e. Front crawl, Backstroke and Breaststroke. You will also be taught a lot of other skills involved in watersports, i.e. skulling, treading water and diving.

REQUIREMENTS: Swimming kit, towel.

TENNISYou will be taught the basic technique of all the major shots within tennis i.e. Forehand, Backhand, Volley and Serve, given tips and advice from an expert coach to improve your skills and implement them in game situations. There will be the opportunity to play a variety of different games and play in singles and doubles competitions.


TENNIS-INTERMEDIATEIn the intermediate level, you will need to have obtained the basic skills and be able to participate in a controlled, continuous rally with a partner. In this elective, the focus will be on shot selection during game situations and understanding what shots to play in certain situations. You will also be taught different tactics and strategies that are involved in games of doubles.

REQUIREMENTS: Only opt for this course if you have the necessary experience. PE kit.


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TOUCHRUGBYTouch rugby is a fast growing sport in the UK - a form of rugby with minimal contact, focusing on speed, tactics passing and fitness. With amateur teams popping up all over the country, this is your chance to get an early start in the sport. Learn the rules, play the game and play fixtures against other teams. Can be played both indoors and outdoors.

REQUIREMENTS: Suitable footwear for both indoor (gym shoes) and outdoor (trainers, moulded studs).

VOLLEYBALLVolleyball is one of the world’s most popular team sports; in fact twice as many people play competitive volleyball worldwide as play football. The main objective of volleyball is to stop the ball hitting the ground anywhere on your side of the net with just three touches - whilst trying to make it hit the ground on your opponent’s side of the court. It is a non-contact sport so players of all abilities and ages can participate. Each session will involve practising different skills and putting them into practice in a match.


WATERSPORTSThis is a fun introduction to the basic skills required for watersports. You will have the opportunity to experience Windsurfing, Canoeing, Sailing and Raft Building at Whitwell, Rutland Water.

REQUIREMENTS: Swimming kit, towel

COST: £30

YOGAEnjoy the benefits of yoga with this elective. Gain a feeling of being more ‘balanced’, better enhanced sleep, improved focus and concentration, an increasing feeling of calmness and developing physical strength and flexibility.

REQUIREMENTS: Yoga mat or small bath towel, fleece blanket (for colder months), comfortable clothes.

ZUMBAFITNESSThe perfect combo of fun and fitness has made Zumba® classes a world-wide phenomenon. It’s pretty much the most awesome workout ever. Dance to great music, with great people, and burn a ton of calories without even realising it.

REQUIREMENTS: Gym/exercise clothing, trainers, water

WATERSPORTSThis is a fun introduction to the basic skills required for watersports. You will have the opportunity to experience Windsurfing, Canoeing, Sailing and Raft Building at Whitwell, Rutland Water.

REQUIREMENTS: Swimming kit, towel

COST: £30


Remember to take note of additional icons such as the bus logo throughout this booklet. Electives which show this symbol finish later in the day and you will need to organise transport to get you home.

1. Submit your options using the link in your email no later than Monday 6 July at 9.00am.

2. Enter your first name, surname, form and your 6 choices – two from each section, a first and second choice.

3. Print your form for reference.

4. Submit your form when finished.

N.B. Your form will not submit unless you complete all fields

5. Once your options have been processed, you will receive a parental consent letter detailing the three elective courses allocated to you for terms 1, 2 and 3.

6. Where chargeable electives are allocated, the relevant fee will be uploaded to your parent pay account.

Parental consent forms must be signed and returned to client services before the start of Term 1.

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