Year 7 Electives Booklet 1415

YEAR 7 ELECTIVES BOOKLET 2014/15

2 Catmose College Electives Booklet 2014/15

INTRODUCTION

THE ONLINE SELECTION PROCESS

ONLINE SELECTION PROCESS

The choices form link has been emailed to students and must be completed by Friday 3 October 2014. Before pressing the submit button, students can print the choices selected for reference.

The organisation of the booklet and the selection process has changed this year. There are now three sections to the booklet:

• ARTS• PHYSICAL• CULTURAL

As in previous years, students select eight courses, but these must now be drawn from the three sections:

• TWO from Arts

• TWO from Physical

• TWO from Cultural

• TWO free choices from any section

Select two courses from each section plus two further courses from any section.

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

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

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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.

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 Friday 3 October at 3.30pm.

2. Enter your first name, surname, form and your 8 choices – two from each section and two further free choices.

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 five elective courses allocated.

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 by Monday 3 November

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

SYMBOLS

ARTSA Beautiful Mess (crafts)Awful Orchestra Bath Bomb Design Batik Brass Band Rehearsal Card Making Christmas PerformanceCineClub Costume Making Creative Writing CrochetCross Stitch Creations Cute Crafts Fantasy World Film Club History of Popular Music in the Later 20th Century ImprovisationMagazine Design Make a Vase Making your own Stamps Mixed Media Jewellery Musical Performance – BoysMusical Performance – DancePapier Mâché Creations Performance of a Play Plush Toys Recycled PercussionShowcase Choir - Summer ConcertSoft Toys Stitching Cards Studio RecordingUkelele Ensemble for Summer ConcertWednesday CrafternoonWooden Boxes

PHYSICALAnaerobic and Aerobic Fitness Training BadmintonBowlingCricket Cycling FencingFootballFreestyle Swimming GolfHorse RidingIce Figure SkatingJunior Athlete Education Programme PADI Seal TeamRock ClimbingRunning / Cross Country Club SkiingSnowboarding for Beginners/Intermediate Street DanceSwimmingTouch Rugby WatersportsYoga

CULTURALBBC News School Report Be the Change The Big Wide World Club Blood, Bones and Body Bits Bollywood Extravaganza! Book Club and Creative Writing Famous Women in HistoryGo Wild! Hair & BeautyHow to Solve Cryptic CrosswordsJournalism Let your Words be Heard Manga Anime Mad Naturally Healthy Quizzers Rocket Science Sign Language South Asian/ Middle Eastern cooking Supporter 2 Reporter (S2R) The Science of Doctor WhoThe World of Tolkien and Beyond Trekking the World UK Maths Challenge PreparationWeapons and Events in WWIIWonders of the World Youth Speaks


CONTENTS


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A BEAUTIFUL MESS

AWFUL ORCHESTRA

BATH BOMB DESIGN

BATIK

Don’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 bwilleautiful 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.

Bring your instruments: spoons, violin, guitar, ukelele, recorder & we will make music!

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

REQUIREMENTS: Flour, vinegar and bicarbinate of soda or coke and Mentos.

Create 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.

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BRASS BAND REHEARSALSIn this elective, the brass band will rehearse a repertoire that will be performed at the Christmas concert. Students who already play a brass instrument are welcome; please feel free to bring any music or arrangements that you have and think would be suitable to perform at the Christmas concert.

REQUIREMENTS: Bring your own instrument


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COSTUME MAKING

CREATIVE WRITING

CARD MAKING

CHRISTMAS PERFORMANCE

CINECLUB

Ever 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

Are you the next budding JK Rowling? Do you have stories just waiting to be told? Well, if so, come and develop your skills on this creative writing elective that gives you free rein to develop the skills to write your own short stories. By the end of the elective, you will have written your own short story which could well be the start of a great novel!

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

This 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.

Love movies? Enjoy Spanish? Want to brush up on those listening skills and learn some cinematography vocab like how to say ‘close up’ or ‘panning shot’ in Spanish? At CineClub you will sit back, relax and immerse yourself in the world of Hispanic cinema where you will watch a variety of popular, contemporary Spanish films (with subtitles). You will also learn about famous Hispanic film makers and find out how the Spanish civil war impacted on Spanish-film making. ¡Nos vemos al CineClub!


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CROCHET

CROSS STITCH CREATIONS

Discover a new and versatile craft that is a rising trend in fashion, jewellery and home décor. You don’t need a lot of experience to get started and create something quickly.

Running out of gift ideas? Come along and create a handmade, unique gift of your choice. Choose designs from Christmas decorations to sock puppets.The possiblities are endless! You can create your own design or choose from our collection. All you need is your imagination.

FILM CLUB

CUTE CRAFTS

FANTASY WORLD

The 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.

You 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.

Do 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 for the imaginative student.


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IMPROVISATION

HISTORY OF POPULAR MUSIC IN THE LATER 20TH CENTURY

MAGAZINE DESIGN

MAKE A VASE

MAKING YOUR OWN STAMPS

This option is for students who would like to develop their improvisation skills. You must be willing to work as part of a team as well as do individual performance. This is not for the faint hearted!

Looking into (and listening) to the music your parents and grandparents listened to and how it affected the world (and perhaps still does!).

Design 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.

Create a large piece of ceramics, employing techniques used for centuries. Coils of clay joined together will create a large vessel. Decorate, glaze and take home to impress the family.

In this elective we are going to explore a particular area of craft, that of creating stamps. We will create stamps using household materials such as string, plastics and cardboard, then we will move onto creating our own rubber stamps.


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PAPIER MÂCHÉ CREATIONS

MIXED MEDIA JEWELLERY

MUSICAL PERFORMANCE – BOYS

MUSICAL PERFORMANCE – DANCE

Create a variety of items using Papier Mâché.

You will make a range of jewellery items from a variety of materials including fabric, ribbon, tapemeasures and tin.

This option is for boys who would like to work on a song from a hit musical to perform at the Summer Concert. You will be singing, moving and acting. You must be able to work as part of a team, be committed to rehearsals as well as energetic and focused in performance.

This option is for dancers who would like to stage some songs from popular musicals to perform at the Summer Concert. You must have some dance experience, be able to work as part of a team, be committed to rehearsals as well as energetic and focused in performance.

PLUSH TOYSYou will make a different plush toy each week from fabric using a pattern and cutting templates.


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STITCHING CARDS

SHOWCASE CHOIR - SUMMER CONCERT

RECYCLED PERCUSSION

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

If you have a real passion for singing, choose this elective! In the summer term, Catmose College will be hosting a large scale concert comprising of music, dance and drama. In terms 3 and 4, you will be learning a variety of show songs which you will perform at this exciting event. You must choose this elective if you are enthusiastic about singing and ready to give lots of energy within rehearsals.

In this elective, you will use recycled materials from around the College such as boxes, old newspapers and bins to create musical instruments that can be combined to create exciting and unusual compositions. Each week, we will combine materials to hear the different sounds that can be made, and in groups you will compose a piece of music using instruments that you have created.

REQUIREMENTS: Bring some recycled materials.

SOFT TOYS

Tired 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!

STUDIO RECORDING

Are you a vocalist, musician or composer who has an interest in learning to use the College’s recording studio to record your own tracks? This elective will teach you all there is to know in order to produce high quality recordings. No prior technical experience is necessary but you will need a willingness to learn the techniques as well as performing. You will learn about microphones, recording equipment, mixing and producing tracks that you have performed on and have the opportunity to create a band with your peers or work on a solo track of your choice. By the end you will have a professional recording where you are the star!


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UKELELE ENSEMBLE FOR SUMMER CONCERT

WEDNESDAY CRAFTERNOON

In the summer term, Catmose College will be hosting a large scale concert comprising of music, dance and drama. In term 5, you will be rehearsing some songs on the ukulele to perform in this exciting event. It would be beneficial if you have some experience of playing the ukulele; however, this is not essential.

Create decorative and useful items for your home from recycled and reusable materials.

REQUIREMENTS: Students will be given a weekly ‘shopping list’ of affordable and easily available items to work from during sessions.

WOODEN BOXES

Make a pine box using traditional methods of construction. You can decide whether to have a hinged lid, sliding lid or friction fit lid. Time permitting, you can choose which decoration you would like to add to the lid - pyrography, carving or laser.

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ANAEROBIC AND AEROBIC FITNESS TRAINING

BADMINTON

BOWLING

This is a non weight-lifting related activity, heavily focused on developing leg strength, through use of cross trainers, static bikes and running machines. The competitive element is against oneself and not against others.

REQUIREMENTS: PE kit and water

Get 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

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

COST: £30


PHYSICAL

CRICKET

CYCLING

To learn or develop basic skills of batting, bowling, fielding and being part of a team.

REQUIREMENTS: Sports clothing.

Develop 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.


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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.

PHYSICAL

FOOTBALL

FREESTYLE SWIMMING

GOLF

HORSE RIDING

You 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.

Improve your freestyle/front crawl swim technique with this elective.

REQUIREMENTS: Swim kit - swimming costume - no bikinis or tankinis, goggles and towel.

Learn 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

Professional 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

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PHYSICAL

JUNIOR ATHLETE EDUCATION PROGRAMME

If you are keen to reach the top in your chosen sport then this elective is for you. The JAE programme will provide guidance and advice on strength and conditioning; performance profiling; goal setting; athlete development; performance pathways and nutrition. This elective has clear links to the Sports Scholarship and to the SPARQ testing.


ICE FIGURE SKATING

Ever 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!

COST: £30

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

ROCK CLIMBINGThe 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

RUNNING/CROSS COUNTRY CLUBIf 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.



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PHYSICAL

SKIING

Dry 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

SNOWBOARDING FOR BEGINNERS/INTERMEDIATESnowboarding for beginners A perfect introduction to the slopes for all snowboarder enthusiasts. With this six week programme you will learn the slope basics of how to turn and stop safely with style at Tallington dry slope and then experience the snow conditions and adventure for the sport at Tamworth indoor snow dome for the final week’s session.

REQUIREMENTS: Padded ski gloves, salopettes (or track suit bottoms with waterproof over trousers – jeans not appropriate) waterproof jacket, long ski/walking socks. You will not be allowed on the slopes without padded gloves and long sleeves.

COST: £60

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STREET DANCE

SWIMMING

Come 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.

This 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.

TOUCH RUGBY

Touch 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).

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PHYSICAL

WATERSPORTS

This 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

YOGA

Enjoy 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.

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.








PARENTAL CONSENT FORMS MUST BE SIGNED AND RETURNED TO CLIENT SERVICES BY Monday 3 November 2014

WHAT TO DO NEXT

The choices form link has been emailed to students and must be completed by Friday 3 October. Before pressing the submit button, students can print the choices selected for reference.




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

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CULTURAL

BBC NEWS SCHOOL REPORT

BE THE CHANGE

THE BIG WIDE WORLD CLUB

Want 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 19 March 2015) when you will work on making a news broadcast that will be linked to from the BBC News School Report website.

Ever wanted to do something like tell someone not to throw litter? Ever wanted to help your community? Be the Change is where you will learn about how to build your confidence, community projects and world projects. This elective will use the Me To We method.

Exploring the world one week at a time. Ever wondered what the most popular sport is in outer Mongolia? What is the most popular snack in the metropolitan city of Mumbai? Or the most dangerous insect in the Australian Outback? Each week, through the use of media and literature, we will travel to a different country. We will learn about the cultures and traditions, the people, the wildlife, and most importantly the food! If your interested come with an open mind and an empty passport.

BLOOD, BONES AND BODY BITS!

BOLLYWOOD EXTRAVAGANZA!

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!!

Students will learn about the History of Bollywood, the rise of Bollywood in the West and the new take on Bollywood films in the initial part of the elective. Students will then go onto learning a traditional Indian style of dancing which provides them with the opportunity to dress up in traditional south Asian clothing. During the latter part of the elective, students will have the opportunity to practise henna tattooing on each other. Students are sure to go away with a real cultural experience.

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BOOK CLUB AND CREATIVE WRITING

If 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.

CULTURAL

FAMOUS WOMEN IN HISTORY

History has often masked the story of women but it’s time for them to step into the spotlight. We will be investigating the lives and achievements of various women from Hatshepsut and Cleopatra in Ancient Egypt to Joan of Arc and Eleanor of Aquitaine in the Medieval period as well as women from the 19th and 20th centuries.


GO WILD!

HAIR & BEAUTY

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.

Welcome 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.

HOW TO SOLVE CRYPTIC CROSSWORDS

This elective will increase your vocabulary, improve your spelling and develop your analytical skills, whilst introducing you to an absorbing and relaxing pastime. Grab a pen and give your brain a workout!


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JOURNALISM

LET YOUR WORDS BE HEARD

Do you want to see your work in print or on the internet? Do you want to know more about journalistic skills? Why not choose journalism as your elective choice and join our award winning media team?

If you have something to say, but do not know how to say it, this is the elective you want to join. Here you will learn about becoming a spoken word artist. During the elective you will listen to other spoken word artists, discuss their message and how it was created. Then, you will write your message and present it to those in the elective.

REQUIREMENTS: Personal notebook to write in.

MANGA ANIME MADAre 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.

NATURALLY HEALTHYYou 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.

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.

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ROCKET SCIENCEThe sky’s the limit with this elective! Design, build and launch your own (model) rocket, while learning about some of the physics involved on the way.

SIGN LANGUAGE

An introduction to sign langauge, learn how your hands can speak for you.

SOUTH ASIAN/MIDDLE EASTERN COOKINGLucky students taking this tasty course will experience foods from the Middle East and Asia as well as learn about the culture and customs of Asia. You will create your own cookbook with recipes prepared in class. Be advised that this class requires teamwork and attention to detail -- and the results are YUMMY!

REQUIREMENTS: Cooking equipment and ingredients.

SUPPORTER 2 REPORTERWant to find out more about sports journalism? Maybe even visit a sporting venue for a ‘live’ reporting experience? Or even just report from Sports day? If this interests you, why not join the S2R elective and join the growing numbers of Catmose students with journalistic ambitions.

THE SCIENCE OF DOCTOR WHOIn 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.


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THE WORLD OF TOLKIEN AND BEYOND

This elective is for those who like the world of elves, dwarves, orcs, wizards and more. We will look at Middle Earth, learn some elvish language, dwarvish runes, and prepare for the last instalment of The Hobbit.

TREKKING THE WORLDEver wondered what travelling across the world would be like? Visiting new countries, experiencing a new culture, getting to grips with a new language and pushing your taste buds to their limit is just for starters. Grab your passport, pack your rucksack and come on a virtual fieldtrip to explore some of our world’s most enticing countries.

CULTURAL

UK MATHS CHALLENGE PREPARATION

WEAPONS AND EVENTS OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR

The UKMT Individual Maths Challenges are lively, intriguing multiple choice question papers, which are designed to stimulate interest in maths in large numbers of students. The three levels cover the secondary school range 11-18 and together they attract over 600,000 entries from over 4,000 schools and colleges. By selecting this elective you would be committing to sitting the UKMC test.

We will be investigating the weapons of the Second World War as well as planes, ships and tanks through research projects and film footage. A comparison of the weapons of different countries involved in the conflict will be carried out to consider who had supremacy and how this affected the outcome of individual battles and the war.

WONDERS OF THE WORLDGet ready to explore the seven wonders of the world. Travel to pastures new to experience some of the fantastic sights our world has to offer. What will your wonders of the world be? You had better get your bag packed!

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Learn 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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YOUTH SPEAKS


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.








PARENTAL CONSENT FORMS MUST BE SIGNED AND RETURNED TO CLIENT SERVICES BY Monday 3 November 2014

WHAT TO DO NEXT

The choices form link has been emailed to students and must be completed by Friday 3 October 2014. Before pressing the submit button, students can print the choices selected for reference.




• TWO from Arts






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

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