Activities Summer 2023

Activities Booklet

SUMMER TERM 2023

We are delighted to present the Activities Brochure for Summer. This is a packed programme that is sure to excite, entertain and educate. Activities are at the heart of life at Bede’s and whatever your interests, we’re sure that you’ll find something that you will love doing.

These co-curricular activities enable everyone to develop their strengths, qualities and their self-confidence in order to help them flourish. They teach courage, curiosity and compassion, as well as making many lifelong friendships and memories that last far beyond Bede’s. Playing a full and wholehearted part within the Activities programme is key in developing the connection needed with others in order to build our kind hearted community. It is also integral in fulfilling our mission for everyone in the School to find joy in the pursuit of brilliance. Therefore we hope that everybody finds their niche, enabling them to release their talents within a world of opportunities. You are at Bede’s for several years, but these experiences help to form who you are for the rest of your life.

Therefore please take this opportunity to get involved, try something new, make friends and get active. A huge thank you to all the staff who contribute to this wonderfully diverse programme as, without their hard work and creativity, none of this would have been possible.

Activities fall under 4 different categories - Sport, Clubs & Societies, Languages & Culture and Creative & Performing Arts. Every pupil of the school needs to sign up for three activities per week - and would recommend a range of activities that include at least one that is a sporting/exercise choice. Some activities are only suitable for certain year groups and you’ll see that these are highlighted in each individual section. Certain activities have an extra cost associated with them, and these will also be highlighted.

Sporting Activities are important in making sure that you’re fit & active, whether it’s a team or individual sport, we encourage all students to pick at least one sporting activity. For those students who live for sport, we want to make the most of the months ahead. For everyone else, we want you to stay fit & healthy as we believe in good health and exercise for all.

There are Languages & Culture Activities providing the chance to support pupils with their studies, or extend them and push them further within an impressive supra-curricular programme. Studying Classical Greek, Researching Chemistry or learning Japanese are amongst the wide range of Languages & Culture Activities.

Key to Activities

Activity name

Who is the activity open to: Green is those years Red is not those years

Can anyone take part or is it invite only

In Societies & Clubs pupils can join a Film Club, spend time in our fantastic Zoo or get those baking skills up-to-scratch (and hopefully bake some cakes for parents to enjoy). There’s an eclectic mix of Societies & Clubs with something new to try for everyone.

Finally there are the Performing & Creative Arts Activities: amongst the highlights are our superb drama teachers offering a range of theatrical related activities, the music department hosting choirs & bands a-plenty or pupils can join the Art Department in a wide range of opportunities.

Most activities are Open to All, meaning that anyone can join the activity. Some activities are Invite Only in which case many pupils will have already been invited, however you can email the teacher in charge of that activity to also request an invite. If you have any questions about an activity, you can contact the teacher in charge of the activity who is listed in each listing.

We hope that Parents & Guardians spend half an hour reading through this programme - and deciding, with their children, which activities to choose. It’s important to strike the right balance with the four different themes and pupils may benefit from some guidance with this.

There’s never been a more important time to develop hobbies, passions and interests to run alongside our academic programme. Research tells us that they definitely assist in the development of a sense of well-being, promoting positive mental health and building self-confidence. We hope that pupils are looking forward to the programme as much as the staff who are running these exciting activities. Please do share with us photos, videos and stories about all that is going on.

Enjoy reading this brochure and remember to sign up to your Activities on Tuesday 21 March

Phil Wise Deputy Head Operations

All activities are free (except where stated)

Students should pick a variety of activities

Pupils are expected to select three activities a week

To join ‘Invite Only’, email Mr Richards to request access Clubs & Societies

An activity targeted at L5 and U5 students of GCSE Spanish who are aiming to achieve the very best grades! it will enhance their understanding of grammar and tenses, thereby improving their spoken and written flexibility and accuracy.

Activity description

alternative SportS

Open to All

The extreme sports activity for the summer term will be wake-boarding. Come and learn to do this exciting sport on a fixed line at Hove Lagoon (Lovely cafe and outdoor tables to take in the sunshine whilst waiting for your ride!) £150 per term.

athleticS

Open to All

Bede’s athletics an all-abilities activity that train athletes from across all age ranges and abilities. We are proud to have around athletes who train in a wide variety of disciplines and compete locally, regionally and nationally.

badminton (coached)

Open to All

Badminton players of all standards are welcome to join this activity that takes place in the off-site. Those wishing to improve their badminton skills welcome.

climbing

P6 U5 U6 L6 L5 FY

Open to All

Come climbing at the Ordinary Climbers gym to improve your fitness, flexibility and strength. The sessions are fully instructed and all abilities are welcome. £200 per term

cricket - boYS u14 a/b/c

P6 U5 U6 L6 L5 FY

Mixed Open/invite

We are currently considered to be one of the top cricket schools nationally. Our U17 team were National Runners Up in 2019; our U15 Boys were named National Champions in 2018; and our U15 Girls were declared National Champions twice in 2019.

american football

Open to All

American Football lovers can join this activity to learn more about the sport, get competitive and improve their fitness.

badminton

Open to All

Badminton players of all standards are welcome to join this activity that takes place in the off-site. Those wishing to improve their badminton skills welcome.

baSketball team

P6 U5 U6 L6 L5 FY

Invite Only

Players of all standards are welcome to join the Bede’s School Basketball team - training, matches and more besides. To find out more talk to Mr Byrne.

cricket - boYS u15a/b

P6 U5 U6 L6 L5 FY

Mixed Open/invite

We are currently considered to be one of the top cricket schools nationally. Our U17 team were National Runners Up in 2019; our U15 Boys were named National Champions in 2018; and our U15 Girls were declared National Champions twice in 2019.

cricket - boYS u18 a/b/c

P6 U5 U6 L6 L5 FY

Mixed Open/invite

We are currently considered to be one of the top cricket schools nationally. Our U17 team were National Runners Up in 2019; our U15 Boys were named National Champions in 2018; and our U15 Girls were declared National Champions twice in 2019.

SPORT

cricket - girlS Junior

Open to All

We are currently considered to be one of the top cricket schools nationally. Our U17 team were National Runners Up in 2019; our U15 Boys were named National Champions in 2018; and our U15 Girls were declared National Champions twice in 2019.

cricket - girlS u18a

Invite Only

We are currently considered to be one of the top cricket schools nationally. Our U17 team were National Runners Up in 2019; our U15 Boys were named National Champions in 2018; and our U15 Girls were declared National Champions twice in 2019.

dartS

P6

Open to All

Come and join us if you love darts or are curious. We’ll have competitions, practice, drills, walk-ons, a caller, coaching and much, much more!

eSportS

P6 U5 U6 L6 L5 FY

Open to All

cricket - girlS Senior Open to All

We are currently considered to be one of the top cricket schools nationally. Our U17 team were National Runners Up in 2019; our U15 Boys were named National Champions in 2018; and our U15 Girls were declared National Champions twice in 2019.

croSS countrY

Open to All

An opportunity to get out and sample the beautiful Sussex countryside on a cross country run. Whether it rains or shines, you’ll at least be getting fit.

downland walking

P6

Open to All

football boYS u18

U6 L6 L5 FY

Invite Only

Football training and practice including some futsal, fitness and conditioning work. This invite only session is for members of Bede’s 1st XI.

football boYS u15/u16

U5 U6 L6 L5 FY

P6

Invite Only

Football training and practice including some futsal, fitness and conditioning work. This invite only session is for members of Bede’s U15/U16 teams.

P6 U5 U6 L6 L5 FY

Open to All

Football training and practice including some futsal, fitness and conditioning work. This session is open to all Girls.

SPORT

futSal

Invite Only

Football training and practice including some futsal, fitness and conditioning work. This invite only session is for Upper 5th and above pupils.

golf academY

Open to All

The Golf academy is intended for experienced players who are looking to reduce there handicap, it is limited to 5 players per session. The activity takes place at East Sussex National, working with ex-tour professional Jack Budgen. £140 per term

golf driving range

Open to All

Open to any budding golf enthusiasts, we use the Horam driving range, this activity is £120 per term

- miXed u18a

Invite Only

Our innovative Hockey programme, centred around the individual, offers pupils an unrivalled coaching provision across all three terms. We pride ourselves on developing individuals to play hockey for life.

horSe riding

Invite Only

Our innovative Hockey programme, centred around the individual, offers pupils an unrivalled coaching provision across all three terms. We pride ourselves on developing individuals to play hockey for life.

Open

Suitable for all abilities. Learn to ride or improve your skills and fitness. £25 per lesson.

Jogging for fun

P6

Open to All

Suitable for all abilities. Learn to ride or improve your skills and fitness. £25 per lesson. U5 U6 L6 L5 FY

miXed martial artS

Open to All

netball

U5 U6 L6 L5 FY

P6

Open to All

P6 U5 U6 L6 L5 FY

Open to All

Netball Training for all. As with our other sports, we value both performance and participation; offering a Netball programme offering different pathways for players of all levels.

SPORT

touch rugbY Open to All

Don’t be a part of that losing team! Working on fitness is something every rugby player can do to improve results for their team.

Sailing & windSurfing

Open to All

Whether you are just starting or want to improve your sailing or windsurfing, what could be better than spending an afternoon on (and perhaps occasionally in!) the water? £100 per term.

Snooker

Open to All

Players of all abilities are invited to join Snooker, where expert training is on hand with our very own resident snooker Expert, Nik ’the Hurricane’ Driver. Improve your technique, positioning and gameplay.

Swimming - l ane Swimming

The Swimming Programme runs throughout the academic year. Swimmers at Bede’s enjoy our 25 metre, 6 lane competition size swimming pool.

tenniS development

Open to All

As with our other sports, we value both performance and participation; offering a tennis programme offering different pathways for club, development and academy players.

trail biking

Open to All

Trail Biking in various locations in the local area. Bikes and helmets are provided but you must wear appropriate clothing.

SquaSh coaching

Open to All

Join our squash coaching activity - all ages & all abilities welcome. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced Pro, you’d be more than welcome to join us. £50 per term.

Swimming Squad Invite Only

P6 U5 U6 L6 L5 FY

The Swimming Programme runs throughout the academic year. Swimmers at Bede’s enjoy our 25 metre, 6 lane competition size swimming pool.

tenniS elite Invite Only

P6 U5 U6 L6 L5 FY

As with our other sports, we value both performance and participation; offering a tennis programme offering different pathways for club, development and academy players.

weightS & fitneSS

P6 U5 U6 L6 L5 FY

Open

to All

Pupils can take advantage of our exceptionally well-equipped Fitness Suite during Activities sessions (which are also available during the day and in evenings and weekends).

Yoga vinYaSa flow begin/inter

P6 U5 U6

Open to All

bede’S enterpriSe challenge

Open to All

Each term we plan and host business activities around the school to raise money for charity. In doing this, you gain Entrepreneurial skills such as risk-taking, managing and marketing an event as well as developing and analysing financial statements.

cheSS club

Open to All

Learn how to play chess! Improve your chess playing! Get expert coaching from our resident in-house Grandmaster.

brilliant bookS and biScuitS

Open to All

A fun and friendly activity for book-lovers everywhere. Join us for recommended reads a selection of our favourite biscuits, and plenty of tea!

code club

Open

New to coding, want to learn what programming is all about, or want to extend your knowledge of programming, come along if you want to spend quality time learning a new skill. This is not a gamers club, this is code club. Learn about web design, robotics, graphics, web design and AI.

cooking

Open

Want to cook a two course meal each week? Looking forward to sharing delicious dishes with friends? This activity is suitable for those who like getting into the kitchen at home but want to increase their cooking skills.

culture and coffee

Open

This inspiring activity will expand students’ cultural horizons, exploring everything from modern art and graffiti to music and the Charleston Literary festival in May.

d of e bronze and Silver

Do you want to improve your debating skills? Do you enjoy discussing current affairs? Or do you simply want a way to release a little bit of stress through a good discussion? Please join us for our debating club.

d of e gold

Invite Only

The DofE is the world’s leading youth achievement award, giving millions of 14 to 24-year-olds the opportunity to be the very best they can be. This sessions is for Pupils wishing to join the Gold Award. 16+

The DofE is the world’s leading youth achievement award, giving millions of 14 to 24-year-olds the opportunity to be the very best they can be. This sessions is for Pupils wishing to join the Bronze/ Silver Awards.

dungeonS and dragonS

Enjoy a social activity that encourages teamwork and cooperation to solve problems. It is an interactive story in which you play a role as a character or narrator (if you wish to run it). Other story or tabletop games welcome.

eal club

Open to All

The EAL Club provides our EAL community with a chance to improve their language skills through a variety of interactive activities that aim to be educational, exciting and fun.

eSportS

Open to All

The British Esports Championships is a competitive video gaming competition for students in schools and colleges across the UK. Tournaments include Rocket League (3v3), Overwatch (6v6) and League of Legends (5v5).

inveStigating buSineSS StrategieS

Open to All

How might supermarkets react to the ‘cost of living crisis’? How might technology companies try to protect their long-term competitiveness? We will look at real businesses and the challenges they face in dynamic markets.

knit & natter in the village Shop

Open to All

Knitting is a great way of keeping yourself occupied, off your phone and it lowers stress! Learn how to knit and create new things like hats, scarvess and blankets. You will need your own circular needles and yarn of course.

moment of mindfulneSS

Open to All

This is an opportunity for pupils to develop and practice positive well-being strategies to help them manage their busy weeks. Each week will have varied activities on offer, in order to equip pupils with possible tools designed to help relax the body and mind and help reduce stress and anxiety.

eal Support & mahJong

Open to All

if you are an EAL student and need help with any of your subjects or in the Upper Sixth and need help with UCAS or maybe just a little help with organisation then sign up, we are here to help. Alternatively, you could just come along and play Mahjong.

gladeSmore online teaching

Open to All

If you are seeking a career in STEM, a place at a top university, would like to boost your CV or need volunteering hours for DOE or the Bede’s diploma, then teaching STEM online is the activity for you. You will be planning lessons and experiments prior to your online lessons with a group of yr 10 students.

knightS houSe development

Open to Knights

Want to help shape the development of Knights House? Join this activity and help improve and showcase the Knights House community experience for all- think house rules and ethos, layout and space, displays, house socials, food and events.

model un Invite Only

Passionate about international issues? Interested in the decision-making process at the United Nations? Looking to improve your public speaking and negotiation skills? Then Bede’s Model UN Club is the place for you.

movie remiX club

Open to All

Ever wanted to have a crack at shooting classic scenes from your favourite films? This is your activity. Learn the basics of camera, audio and editing by shooting and cutting a range of great scenes from the movies. Open to All students, (except those students on the Monday Film Academy activity)

parkmead Stem club

Invite Only

Pupils will be testing, investigating, calculating and using technology to complete tasks that will help the club decide if Upper Dicker as an area is healthy and what abiotic and biotic factors influence the health of Upper Dicker.

the orwell Youth prize

The Orwell Youth Prize is a fantastic competition for young thinkers and writers. There are twenty places available so please sign up as soon as you can.

Yearbook

The Yearbook team will put together the U6th Leavers Book, making editorial decisions about the text and arranging the photographs. You could also help with the organisation of the Leavers Ball.

zoological SocietY

Looking after the animals in the unit and understanding their welfare needs. Learning good Animal Husbandry.

queStion time & politicS in the newS

Open to All

There is no need to study Politics to get involved - anyone with an interest in current affairs is more than welcome to join our weekly screening of Question Time and contemporary political documentaries.

Sewing, craft and dreSSmaking

Open to All

Bring your own project or work with the materials already in the room. Take the opportunity to learn to use a sewing machine. You should budget to spend at least £20 on materials, depending on the project that you choose.

warhammer

Warhammer club is a chance for students to come along and share their passion for the hobby of wargaming, mainly playing Warhammer 40 000.

ancient

Ancient Greek is taught off the timetable to pupils who are interested in achieving a GCSE qualification in this subject. It is also appropriate for out G&T pupils as an enrichment opportunity.

chineSe

A Level examination preparation for native speakers.

btec marketing

Invite Only

BTEC Marketing lesson support for exams and coursework to complete the course in a year. Aimed at all students undertaking the program.

gcSe claSSical civiliSation

Invite Only

GCSE Classical Civilisation lessons for those studying outside of curriculum time.

french for bilingualS

Preparation for examinations for all French native speakers not taking French in the timetable.

german

Vorbereitung auf die Klassenarbeiten Abitur im Fach Deutsch Kandidaten ausserhalb des Stundenplans.

JapaneSe for beginnerS

Open

for native speakers.

Study Japanese on our beginners course and explore this fascinating language, rich in culture, history and traditions. As you move through the year, you’ll learn to talk about your daily activities and build conversational skills, useful for shopping, work or finding your way around a city.

Private Study available in the Sixth Form Centre. This activity is only available for Sixth Formers and you can only choose this ONCE per week.

Private Study available. This activity is only available for Upper Fifth and Pre Sixth formers and you can only choose this ONCE per week.

private StudY (6th form onlY)

private StudY (u5/p6 onlY)

LANGUAGES & CULTURE

This is an invitation only activity and students will be recommended by LE teachers and HMs.

Interested in researching scientific topics or get support with A level Chemistry.

CREATIVE & PERFORMING ARTS

art - 6th form

Invite Only

A specialised activity aimed at supporting Pre-6th students with their Art GCSE course.

art - general art

Open to All

Art takes time and General Art is a chance to spend time working on paintings, drawings and photography. The full Art Department facilities are available to all and it is a great opportunity to work on your masterpiece!

art - life drawing

Invite Only

The Art Department’s leading programme on helping students with figure drawing confidence. Life drawing is fun, accessible and expressive.

art - ScholarS

Invite Only

A bespoke activity for Art Scholar’s at Bede’s school.

drama - edinburgh fringe

Invite Only

Ceramics is an opportunity to get away from a screen and create with clay. Relax and explore the possibilities with making items out of clay. No experience needed. Bring your own ideas or choose from the projects available.

drama - Junior production

Invite Only

The Junior Show cast will join the Drama team on a re-imagined journey into Narnia, taking the audience ‘Through the Wardrobe’ in a world of colour, puppets, music and snow! Performances are just prior to the May half term and promises to be a lot of fun.

film club

Enjoy a film for a couple of hours. All kinds of themes, genres and eras are covered, with recommendations gratefully considered!

Rehearsals for Twelfth Night - appearing in August at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe at the greatest venue in towntheSpaceUK.

dt - workShop for fun

Open to All

Design and make anything you like from a small jewellery box to a coffee table. Aimed at anyone with a love of DT.

film academY

Invite Only

A series of workshops to expand upon students’ practical skills to be utilised with creative projects. Featuring Camera skills, Sound design, lighting, Premiere Pro editing, Premiere Pro colour correcting and Photoshop for Poster making to market your work

CREATIVE & PERFORMING ARTS

JewellerY making - beginnerS

P6 U5 U6 L6 L5 FY

Open to All

Learn how to make jewellery - precious metals, rings, pendantsthe only limit is your imagination! 8 spaces, Open to all. This activity is open to students who have NOT done Jewellery before.

Jazz choir

Invite Only

Jazz Choir is a space for singers of all abilities and experience who love music and want to develop their voice and repertoire in a fun and social setting.

muSic production

P6 U5 U6 L6 L5 FY

Open to All

P6 U5 U6 L6 L5 FY

Open to All

If you love to play rock music, then this is the activity for you. The Bede’s rock band activity will be run by Andy Williams, our resident guitar aficionado.

JewellerY making - advanced

Invite Only

Learn how to make jewellery - precious metals, rings, pendantsthe only limit is your imagination! Only pupils with prior experience should apply for this activity. U5 U6 L6 L5 FY

muSic - concert band

P6

Open to All

P6

Open to All

From Wicked to Billy Elliot, Hamilton to Anything Goes. Join the Musical Theatre Workshop for any budding Musical Theatre pupils. U5 U6 L6 L5

photographY for all

FY

P6

An activity dedicated to students who want to get involved with photography - from any age & ability. U5 U6 L6 L5

U5 U6 L6 L5 FY

P6

Invite Only

MONDAY TUESDAY THURSDAY

American Football Sports Ancient Greek Culture Alternative Sports Sports

Art - General Art Arts Art - 6th form Arts Art - 6th Form Arts

Art - Scholars Arts Art - General Art Arts Art - General Art Arts

Athletics Sports Art - Life Drawing Arts Athletics Sports

Basketball Team Sports Badminton Sports Badminton Coaching Sports

Bede's Enterprise Challenge Clubs Basketball Team Sports Chess Club Clubs

BTEC Marketing Clubs Brilliant books and biscuits Clubs Climbing Sports

Ceramics Arts Chinese A level Culture Cookery Clubs

Chess Club Clubs Climbing Sports Cricket - Boys U14A Sports

Classical Civilisation GCSE Culture Cookery Clubs Cricket - Boys U15A Sports

Code Club Clubs Cricket - Boys U14A Sports Cricket - Boys U15B Sports

Cookery Clubs Cricket - Boys U14B/C Sports Cricket - Boys U18A Sports

Cricket - Boys U14A Sports Cricket - Boys U15A Sports Cricket - Boys U18B Sports

Cricket - Boys U14B/C

Sports Cricket - Boys U18A Sports Cricket - Boys U18C Sports

Cricket - Boys U15A Sports Cricket - Boys U18B Sports Cricket - Girls Junior Sports

Cricket - Boys U15B Sports Cricket - Girls Junior Sports Cricket - Girls Senior Sports

Cricket - Boys U18A Sports Cricket - Girls Senior Sports Cricket - Girls U18A Sports

Cricket - Boys U18C

Sports Cricket - Girls U18A Sports Culture and Coffee Clubs

Cricket - Girls Junior Sports D of E Silver/Bronze Clubs D of E Silver/Bronze Clubs

Cricket - Girls U18A

Cross Country

D of E Gold

Sports Darts Sports Darts Sports

Sports Downland Walking Sports Downland Walking Sports

Clubs Drama - Edinburgh Fringe Arts Drama - Junior School Production Arts

Debating Clubs Drama - Junior School Production Arts Dungeons & Dragons Clubs

Downland Walking Sports DT Workshop for fun Arts Film Club Arts

Drama - Edinburgh Fringe Arts EAL Club Clubs Football - Girls Sports

EAL Club Clubs EAL Support and Mahjong Clubs Futsal - Boys U18 (IO) Sports

EAL Support and Mahjong Clubs Esports Clubs German Culture

Film Academy Arts Football - Boys U15/U16 (IO) Sports Golf - Academy

Football - Boys U18

French for bilinguals

Sports Football - Girls

Sports Hockey - Mixed (IO)

Culture Golf Academy Sports Horse riding

Gladesmore online teaching Culture Hockey - Mixed U18A Sports Jewellery Making for beginners Arts

Golf Driving Range

Horseriding - Showjumping

Hockey - Mixed U18A Sports Jogging for Fun

Investigating Business Strategies Culture Knit & Natter in the Village Shop

Italian GCSE and A level

Japanese language

Jewellery Making Intermediate/Advanced

Jogging for Fun

Learning Enhancement

Model UN

Jogging for Fun

Learning Enhancement

Moment of Mindfulness

Rock Band

Sewing, Craft & Dressmaking

Spanish for bilinguals

Spanish GCSE outside the timetable

Swimming - Lane swimming

Swimming - Squad

Tennis - Development

Warhammer Sports

Weights & Fitness

Yearbook (IO)

Orwell Youth Prize