ACTIVITIES
Extra-curricular activities at Woodbridge School
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We believe that extra-curricular activities are central to the all-round development of our pupils and we aim to provide as many opportunities as possible for pupils to experience a wide range of extra-curricular activities which will enrich their lives in and out of school. The aim of this booklet is to encourage all pupils to make the most of all that Woodbridge School has to offer; there is a wealth of opportunity contained in these pages showing a commitment by the staff and pupils who lead and take part in this crucial aspect of school life. Clubs and societies will change termly and an up-to-date list will be published at the start of every term, on itslearning, in pupil zone, as well as on the School's website. Most activities take place weekly but some of the activities in this booklet are “one-offs” and only take place at certain times of the year, and hence won’t appear on the timetable. This timetable will detail where and when each activity will take place. We hope that this snapshot of what is on offer during the course of the year will encourage your children to participate and may well even spur them on to add to what is already on offer by starting a new club or society.
Performing Arts (Drama & Music)
Sixth Form Production Which pupils:Years 12 & 13
Years 10 & 11 Production (biennial event) Which pupils:Years 10 & 11
Year 9 Shakespeare on the Lawn Which pupils:Year 9
Senior School Musical
Which pupils:Years 12 & 13
Which pupils:Years 7-13
Sixth Form students are offered the unique experience of taking a performance to the prestigious Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Three intensive weeks are spent rehearsing like a professional company in preparation for a week of performing at the Festival. The skills developed during the process are immeasurable and it is a must for anyone wishing to pursue a career in the performing arts.
EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL (BIENNIAL EVENT)
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(biennial event)
Years 7 & 8 Drama Production Which pupils:Years 7 & 8Â
Dance
Which pupils:Years 7-13
A fantastic opportunity for students to explore more mature and thought-provoking pieces of theatre. Students are challenged to take a more active role in the development of the work, aiding the directors during the rehearsal process. An opportunity for GCSE and non-GCSE pupils alike to hone their performance skills in an extra-curricular context. Due to the popularity of this production it is often ensemble in its nature, affording pupils the opportunity to develop both their interpersonal and creative skills. Pupils are given the opportunity to learn how to perform Shakespeare in an open-air space. As a consequence effective vocal projection and an increased awareness of the audience are developed during this process. The perfect chance for pupils to prepare themselves for the demands of GCSE drama. Pupils will be given the opportunity to work as part of a large team to develop their acting, singing, and dancing skills. The musical affords pupils the opportunity to build confidence whilst having fun at the same time. The Musical is a definite highlight of the School calendar with pupils playing to packed audiences. Previous performances have included Little Shop of Horrors, the riotous trip down memory lane that was Back to the 80s, the ever-popular Grease and The Sound of Music. An opportunity for pupils in Years 7 and 8 to perform in their own key stage three production. A great opportunity to make new friends and build confidence whilst developing drama skills.
Dance is run throughout the year and a variety of styles and techniques are taught. It is open to all abilities, with the emphasis on enjoyment, and the highlight being the annual dance show.
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CHAMBER CHOIR
Show Choir
Which pupils: TBC Rehearsals: 30 minutes each week
Choral Society
Which pupils:Years 9 -13 (who have singing lessons) Rehearsals: 45 minutes each week usually during Michaelmas and Lent terms
Cantabile
Which pupils: Upper voices (Boys & girls ) from Years 7-10 Rehearsals: 30 minutes each week
Senior School String Ensemble Which pupils: by audition Rehearsals: 45 minute full rehearsal and a 30 minute sectional each week
Which pupils: string players in Years 7-9 Rehearsals: 30 minutes a week
Show Choir is an unauditioned group of mixed voices singing contemporary repertoire in an informal setting.There is part singing and even choreography.
The Choral Society is a chance to perform in a large vocal group of pupils, parents, staff and others. We rehearse and perform large scale choral works with a full professional orchestra and soloists. All those who enjoy singing in a choir and want to work towards a performance at a major concert venue should be involved. Recent performances have included Tippett's A Child of Our Time at Ely Cathedral, Handel's Messiah at Blythburgh Parish Church and Mozart's Requiem at St Edmundsbury Cathedral. Cantabile is an upper voices choir for those in Years 7-10. The choir takes part in a number of concerts throughout the year, including an annual performance for the East Suffolk Blind Association. Rehearsals are fun and informal – a great way to start singing as part of a group.
The Senior School String Ensemble is designed specifically for string players of Grade 1 and above. It helps to further develop the technique of our youngest players and performs a variety of string repertoire.
Chamber Choir is the School’s premier vocal group consisting of approximately 35-40 voices. It sings at the annual carol services and at various high-profile concerts during the year. It works with other prestigious groups, takes part in workshops and outreach projects.
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Symphony Orchestra
Which pupils: string players Grade 5 and above; woodwind and brass by audition Rehearsals: 50 minutes each week
Chamber Orchestra
Which pupils: string players of Grade 5 and above by invitation/audition Rehearsals: 50 minutes each week
Seckford Sinfonia
Which pupils:Years 7-9 (Grades 1-5) Rehearsals: 30 minutes each week
Concert Band
Which pupils: wind & brass players Grade 4 and above Rehearsals: 50 minutes each week
Swing Band
Which pupils: by audition Rehearsals: 30 minutes each week
The Symphony Orchestra is a chance to play as part of a large instrumental ensemble. The Orchestra plays a variety of music including standard orchestral repertoire and film music to a very high standard. The orchestra generally performs at three large concerts a year.
The Chamber Orchestra is a string orchestra and is the School’s premiere instrumental group. The Orchestra plays in many concerts throughout the year and performs a variety of string repertoire to a very high standard.
Seckford Sinfonia is an orchestra for younger players and a great way to develop ensemble skills before moving onto some of the senior ensembles. Pupils who learn an orchestral instrument will be encouraged to join as soon as they can.
The Concert Band performs music from the standard concert band repertoire – both new music and traditional favourites. You do not have to audition, but pupils need to be at least Grade 4 standard to join. The Concert Band usually performs in three concerts throughout the year. The Swing Band plays all types of Blues and swing music from the traditional right up to modern hits like Pharrell Williams’ ‘Happy’. It is in great demand in the local area for both internal and external events.
There are also many other instrumental and vocal groups (and you can form your own!) including: rock bands, Percussion Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, Just Jazz, Saxophone Group, Clarinet Ensemble, Flute Group, lots of string quartets and other chamber music groups. The Music Department also supports instrumental lessons with a host of theory and aural clinics.
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Creative Arts
GCSE Art Club
Which pupils:Years 10 & 11
Craft Club
Which pupils:Years 7-13
Theatre Tech Group Which pupils:Years 8-13
Long Term Sculpture Project (Michaelmas and Lent) Which pupils:Years 7-13
This is a ring-fenced time for students to ask for help, finish coursework and extend their artistic potential.
Come and try various different crafts including paper craft, sewing, decopatch, jewellery making and lots of themed makes throughout the year. Look out for the star makes every term which need to be booked in advance and may incur a small fee.View the calendar on Fronter or see Mrs Turner for more information.
Interested in behind the scenes theatre technology, lighting, sound, set construction, costumes? The Theatre Tech Group gets involved in every aspect of shows and productions both in the Seckford Theatre and other locations.
This looks at building a work of art for a public exhibition in the summer term. Students need to join up at the beginning of the course once they know what it entails. The work is accumulative and we will build the artwork gradually over the two terms. The project is based on extending skill, experience and knowledge out of the lesson, simply for the enjoyment of being creative but also to further foster Learning @ Woodbridge attributes and our student artists’ GCSE and A-level aspirations
THE STRETCH AND INVEST PROJECT (MICHAELMAS AND LENT) Which pupils:Years 7-13
There are two strands to this project happening on different days. The project looks at both 2D and 3D artwork. Pupils need to join up at the beginning of the course once they know what it entails. The work is accumulative; we will build the artwork gradually over the two terms and exhibit it at the end of the year. The project is based on extending skill, experience and knowledge out of the lesson, simply for the enjoyment of being creative but also to further foster Learning @ Woodbridge attributes. The project also helps our student artists’ develop additional GCSE and A-Level work.
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The Peri Project Which pupils:Years 7-13
This allows pupils to have additional small group specialist tutoring in areas such as textiles and photography etc. It will take place during the Michaelmas and Lent terms and will incur a charge.
2D Design Clinic
An opportunity for graphic design students to consolidate project work, catch up with anything outstanding, or build upon knowledge and skills.
3D Design Clinic
An opportunity for three-dimensional design students to consolidate project work, catch up with anything outstanding, or build upon knowledge and skills.
Which pupils:Years 10-13
Which pupils:Years 10-13
3D & 2D Design clinic Which pupils:Years 10-13
Woodbridge Editions Which pupils:Years 12 & 13
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An opportunity for GCSE and A-level pupils to consolidate project work, catch up with anything outstanding, or build upon knowledge and skills in all areas of design.
An opportunity only open to Sixth Form artists focussed on making limited edition prints for sale. The enterprise gives both creative and industry experience to our artists. The prints are exhibited widely and on sale online at https://www.woodbridgeschoolartdepartment.com/
Sport
Hockey
Which pupils:Years 7-13 Michaelmas term: Girls Years 9-13 Lent term: Boys Years 9-13 Michaelmas and Lent terms: Boys and Girls Years 7 & 8 Fixtures are arranged at Junior (Years 7 & 8), Years 9, 10 and Senior (11-13) Level.
Rugby
Which pupils:Years 7-13 Michaelmas term: Boys Years 9-13 Lent term: 7s (Boys) teams enter competitions at U12, U14 and U16 Michaelmas and Lent terms: Boys Years 7 & 8
Netball
Which pupils:Years 7-13 Lent term: Girls Years 9-13 Michaelmas and Lent term:Years 7 & 8 Fixtures are arranged at Years 7-11 and Senior (12 & 13) levels
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Hockey practices take place after school and lunchtimes for the various age groups and teams. All pupils are encouraged to attend these extra-curricular training sessions with extended focus on skill development, game play and team preparation. Sessions cater for players of all abilities and are a perfect opportunity for all to improve their skills, tactical awareness, decision making and match play. Fixtures are arranged midweek and at weekends.
Rugby takes place during lunchtime and after school training sessions. The training sessions are for those players who want to develop their skills and tactical awareness with the view to being selected for a team and representing the School in fixtures. The content of these sessions is a combination of drills and game play. Fixtures are arranged both midweek and at weekends.
Netball practices take place after school and lunchtimes for the various age groups and teams. All pupils are encouraged to attend these extra-curricular training sessions with extended focus on skill development, game play and team preparation. Sessions cater for players of all abilities and are a perfect opportunity for all to improve their skills, tactical awareness, decision making and match play. League and friendly fixtures are arranged midweek and at weekends.
CRICKET
Which pupils:Years 7-13 Trinity term: • Pre-season morning session begin after October half term for Years 7-9, girls and boys. • Pre-season for Senior Cricket begins after October half term on Fridays after school, girls and boys. After school, lunch and morning sessions are run for the various age groups and teams. Matches take place both midweek and on Saturdays. We have a superb variety of highly skilled internal and external coaches. New players are introduced to the game and taught the skills necessary to compete at team level, whilst experienced cricketers are taught higher-level skills and techniques. With demand there is scope for girls’ cricket to be organised. Talented female cricketers are also encouraged to play with the boys’ teams in fixtures.
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STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING Which pupils:Years 10-13
A session for pupils to use all the School gym equipment, to either follow their own programme, or have one designed by School staff. The newly equipped strength and conditioning gym allows individuals to train using free weights or resistance machines.
Badminton
Which pupils:Years 7-13
Athletics
Which pupils:Years 7-13
Tennis
Which pupils:Years 7-13
Football
Michaelmas/Lent terms Which pupils:Years 7-13
Basketball Michaelmas term
Which pupils:Years 7-13
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Badminton is offered as a morning club throughout all age groups during the Michaelmas and Lent terms. The emphasis is on both singles and doubles games and may lead to a mini league or ladder if numbers are sufficient. This activity will take place in the Sports Dome. The Athletics Club runs all year and gives pupils the opportunity to become more proficient in a track or field event, train for Sports Day, compete in fixtures against other schools or even test out for county representation. The club training sessions help develop athletic ability in a wide range of disciplines. Lessons with a tennis professional are offered throughout the year. Lessons are arranged on a termly basis and pupils need to sign up for lessons each term in order to secure a spot. In addition, tennis is run in the Trinity term during games lessons and extra-curricular clubs for all who are keen. Teams are entered into the AEGON leagues at U15A & B and U13A & B levels. We cater for those who have tennis ratings and for those new to the game who wish to try and get into a team. Football is offered throughout all age groups during the Michaelmas and Trinity terms. The focus is on small-sided games, fun and enjoyment, with a little bit of emphasis on developing skills, team play and co-operation. However, the key objective is enjoyment (without necessarily winning), all under the guidance of experienced staff who have gained much from the sport and still manage to enjoy playing. Basketball is offered as an after school club throughout all age groups during the Michaelmas term.The emphasis is on skill development and small-sided games and will lead to competitive matches being played against other schools.This activity will take place in the Sports Dome.
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Table Tennis
Which pupils:Years 7-13
Sailing
Sessions run 1:10- 5:30pm summer/1:10- 5.00pm winter Which pupils:Years 9-13 Cost to be confirmed, but approximately £8 per session
Ski Team Training
Which pupils: all skiers all skiers of the required standard, from snow plougher to advanced (This activity will incur a charge of approximately £10 per session.)
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Table tennis is a sport growing in popularity and we are lucky to have a dedicated table tennis facility here at school. If you are a beginner, come and learn how to play, or if you are more advanced, come and see if you can improve your skills. The emphasis is on enjoyment. School sailing takes place either at Neptune Sailing on the River Orwell, or at Alton Water, where pupils will be taught by one of the East of England’s leading RYA centres. As such they are taught in small groups, tailored to their ability, and have the opportunity to work towards RYA qualifications if they wish. More experienced sailors are able to develop racing skills in specialist race training groups, and regular competitions against other local schools and open events take place during the season. Sailing takes place during normal games afternoon sessions and is offered all year round. We leave school at lunchtime and return to school by 5:30pm between Easter and half term in the Michaelmas term. Winter sessions return by 5:00pm due to limited light. Sailing is subsidised by the School and is offered at a charge of approximately £8 per pupil per session. All specialist equipment needed is supplied within the cost. Each year Woodbridge School enters teams in the ESSKIA ski competition (September and October) and the ERSA competition (April). These are dry slope competitions held in the UK. The School also enters teams in the English Ladies Ski Club Schools’ competition in Flaine (girls) and is planning to enter the boys’ equivalent run by the Downhill Only Club. Training is after school every Friday evening at Suffolk Leisure Dry Slope. A bus leaves school at 4.15pm and returns at approximately 6.45pm.
Which pupils:Years 7-13 Approximate costs for the afternoon are: £15.00 per session (if you have your own horse) or £27.50 per session (if you need to borrow a horse). Fees are charged termly. Equestrian Club runs on Friday afternoons as part of the Seckford Scheme activities and takes place at Valley Farm. The club is open to new riders, riders with their own horses or riders who want to borrow a horse to ride. Coaching is provided by professional instructors and individuals can be coached in dressage, show jumping and jumping with style.
EQUESTRIAN CLUB
The school also has team training and we enter a number of competitions for a whole range of experiences, from Grassroots competitions (from 40-75cms) through to National Championship competitions at Hickstead, Bury Farm and Addington for dressage (prelim-novice), show jumping, eventers challenge and jumping with style (70110cms). We are looking to increase the number of teams that we as a school offer, and are keen to develop the opportunities for all students.
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Golf
Which pupils:Years 7-13
Golf is an activity/option that comes under the Seckford Scheme. Golfers are taken to Ufford Park Driving Range on a Friday, where they receive an hour’s coaching from the Golf Professionals there. They are taught all the facets of the game, including, chipping, putting, driving and the rules of the game. We also enter several national competitions, including the HMC Foursomes, the Suffolk Schools’ Individual and Team tournaments and the ISGA Matchplay tournament, where we have had numerous successes, including winning the Suffolk Schools’ team and Individual championship in 2018.
Pilates
Which pupils:Years 7-13
Woodbridge School Rifle Club Which pupils:Years 9-13
Running Club
Which pupils:Years 7-13
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These sessions are designed to work the whole body using proven Pilates techniques.
Woodbridge School Rifle Club offers lunchtime shooting in the indoor range. We compete at national schools’ level once a year at the Lord Roberts Centre, Bisley, and enter various postal shoots throughout the year. We use .22 Anschutz target rifles. If you haven’t tried the sport or would like to improve your target rifle skills, please come along.
The club operates 52 weeks a year and provides quality sessions based around interval training with the aim of improving pupils’ running speed endurance. The Running Club has been a jewel in the department’s crown in recent years with pupils achieving exceptional success at county, regional and national level in Athletics and Cross-Country Mr Goddard has a wealth of international experience and is ably assisted by Dr Wharam who is a specialist endurance coach for British Athletics. The School boys' recently won the National Cross Country Cup.
Enrichment
Charity Club
Which pupils:Years 7-13
German Club
COMPUTING HANGOUT Which pupils:Years 7-13
An opportunity to polish your skills at coding, problem solving, ethical hacking or just networking. Open to all – expert help and assistance available on demand. Code yourself a blog or a wiki; write music; make images; website design; apps‌ the list is endless.
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Which pupils:Years 7 & 8
Mandarin Club Which pupils:Year 7
Poetry Now
Which pupils:Years 9-13
Do you want to help to raise money for a charity that is close to your heart? Are you interested in supporting vulnerable people and doing your bit to help to improve the lives of others? Perhaps you want to give up some of your time to help those who need your support? German Club is designed for Year 7 and Year 8 pupils who have no prior knowledge of the language but would like to learn the basics of the German language and culture, with perhaps the chance of taking it up in Year 9 as a GCSE subject. As this will be following a structured course continued commitment throughout the year is required. Mandarin Club is designed for Year 7 pupils who have no or little prior knowledge of the language but would like to learn the basics of the Mandarin language and culture, with perhaps the chance of taking it up in Year 9 as a GCSE subject. As this will be following a structured course continued commitment throughout the year is required. Poetry Now is aimed at Years 9-13 and is a weekly session to be used as a creative springboard for writing poetry. Using work by contemporary poets and exploring their own ideas, opinions and experiences students will create their own poems, employing a range of forms, techniques and effects. A published poet herself, Alexandra Davis is passionate about encouraging young people to find their own voice and transform their experiences into art as a way of making sense of the world they inhabit. Over the last year our pupils' interest in poetry has really grown. Accessible for everyone, poetry has become even more exciting for pupils as the School runs an annual Suffolk-wide poetry competition which all pupils across the county are encouraged to enter. The School also runs an annual poetry festival which offers the opportunity for pupils and parents to experience modern stars of the poetry world including Mark Grist,Vanessa Kisuule, Rebecca Goss and The Emma Press. The 2017 festival, held in November, was headlined by world-renowned Poet Lemn Sissay MBE, British Author and Broadcaster, and Chancellor of Manchester University.
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Med Soc
Which pupils:Years 7-13
FitzGerald Society Which pupils:Years 10-11
Maths Challenge Which pupils:Years 7-11
Statistics (Year 9) Which pupils:Year 9
Statistics (Year 10) Which pupils:Year 10
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The Medical Society is aimed at pupils in Year 11 and above and is a weekly session for those interested in a career in medicine, vet medicine, dentistry and allied professions such as pharmacy. The school has an exceptional record of success for pupils entering these professions and pupils receive extensive guidance. Woodbridge School’s Junior Oxbridge Programme, aimed at intellectual high-fliers in Years 10-11 with a zest for knowledge and exploration.You may not end up at Oxford or Cambridge, but you love thinking and tackling challenging ideas.
JUNIOR SCIENCE CLUB
An opportunity to prepare for the individual and team maths challenges that are taken throughout the year. We will also enter national competitions when they arise, such as The University of Southampton’s Cipher Challenge. Students may also attend if they would like some extension work or questions on the current topic that they are studying, want to do some investigations, etc. An invitation only weekly session for the keenest mathematicians in Year 9 with the opportunity to study for an additional GCSE in statistics to be taken at the end of Year 10.
A weekly session for keen mathematicians studying for an additional GCSE in statistics to be taken at the end of the year. This is only open to those who took the equivalent session in Year 9.
Which Pupils: Years 7 & 8 Pupils will explore topics not covered in the current School curriculum and take part in hands-on experiments, such as • Flame tests • Exploding rockets • Slime • Building bridges • The Earthquake K’NEX challenge • The squashed tomato challenge • Building catapults • Growing crystal gardens And much much more…
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CLASSICS CLUB Which pupils:Years 7-9 and any older pupils who wish to help
Classics Club offers a range of activities related to the Classical World, from making a Roman mosaic to mock archaeology. In the second half of the Lent term, we start rehearsals for the Classics Club play, which is performed in the summer. Recent productions have included Odysseus (featuring the man-eating Cyclops) and the Trial of Paris (where the audience voted on whether Paris of Troy was guilty of starting the Trojan War).
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Chew On This! Which pupils:Years 9-13
History Society Which pupils:Years 9-13
Japanese Club
Which pupils:Years 7-13
Are you an international student and need more experience with your conversational English? Do you feel a little shy to discuss current affairs within your tutor group? Do you want to play some fun word games and at the same time improve your English speaking? Then ‘Chew on This’ is the club for you. We will meet in a comfortable homely room in the boarding house which will also give you the opportunity to make some good friend while you are learning… come and join us! The History Society meets to discuss historically relevant and topical issues. Society members also research and write articles for the annual society magazine, Flashback, and create and deliver lectures and debates on a wide variety of issues such as prohibition, the worst haircut in history and reducing the voting age to 16. Students may also work towards their Weaver Award (academic excellence in history). History Society is an excellent opportunity for historians to explore topics and express themselves beyond the confines of the curriculum. Did you know that emoji is a Japanese word? The E means ‘picture’ and Moji means ‘character’. Have you ever seen the iconic Mitsubishi logo? Mitsubishi literally translates to ‘three diamonds’. Kara means ‘empty’ and Oke originates from ‘orchestra’, Karaoke? There are many Japanese words you probably already know. If you’d like to learn more, then come along to Japanese Club. I’ll teach you how to write sushi, Pikachu, Mario and Mount Fuji in Japanese characters.
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Chess Club
Which pupils:Years 7-13
The Year 12 Enterprise Programme Which pupils:Year 12
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Chess is open to all age groups, from beginners through to international level. You can learn how to play as well as study the intricacies of the game. We are an established centre of excellence for chess and have turned several beginners into England Internationals. In 2015 Sixth Form Student, Justin Tan, gained his International Master title whilst studying at Woodbridge School. Our enterprise programme will involve our students starting and running their own business. We believe this is an essential part of their preparation for future life. Very few students of this age have a clear idea of what it really means to work in a team, to meet deadlines and set and achieve objectives. By taking part in the programme they will: • Develop resilience • Build self esteem • Develop an entrepreneurial viewpoint, and be more likely to start their own business in future • Develop a better understanding of roles within a business and their own career potential • Develop more passion and motivation to be the best employee/company they can be • Win in life and achieve self-actualisation. Be ready for work and its many demands!
Subject Support
Year 11 Spanish Help Which pupils:Year 11
Mandarin Clinic Which pupils:Years 7-13
GCSE French Clinic
This clinic is for Year 11 pupils studying for their GCSE who would like to fine-tune their grammatical skills or enhance their spoken Spanish.
Stuck with your homework? Or maybe there a few things that you don't quite understand in lessons? If so, come to Mandarin Clinic and we will help you overcome the hurdles.
Which pupils:Years 10-11
A drop-in clinic to go over anything you are unsure about.You can also come to practise for your speaking exam or go over exam technique.
Spanish Drop-in Clinic
Confused between ser and estar? Come along to the Spanish drop-in clinic in L4 where specialist help awaits.
French Drop-in Clinic
Don't know your ĂŞtre verbs from your avoir ones? Come along to the French drop-in clinic in L4.
Which pupils:Years 7-13
Which pupils:Years 7-13
Junior and GCSE Latin Clinic
GCSE FRENCH DROP-IN CLINIC
At the beginning of the year extra help is available to practise grammar and help is also available with GCSE: general conversation, role play and photo cards.
Which pupils:Years 10-11
A drop-in clinic to go over anything you are unsure about.
Which pupils:Years 7-11.
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BIOLOGY A LEVEL REVISION Which pupils:Years 12 & 13
Sociology Clinic
Which pupils:Years 12 & 13
GCSE Biology Revision Clinic Which pupils:Years 9-11
A revision programme available for A-level students recapping in a systematic manner the biology specification. There is also the opportunity to go through past paper questions as specific topics are covered.
GCSE Chemistry Clinic Which pupils:Years 10 & 11
A Level Chemistry Support Which pupils:Years 12 & 13
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A drop-in session for questions on prep and lesson work.
This revision clinic is for pupils studying separate biology or coordinated science. All pupils from Years 9, 10 and 11 are welcome to attend these sessions which provide a chance to resolve problems with specific topic areas and improve examination technique. All the GCSE topics are covered during the Michaelmas and Lent terms year according to a published timetable with the focus shifting to topic tests and past paper practice during the Trinity term until the start of exam leave for Year 11. GCSE drop-in clinic for preparing for examinations. Bring individual problem areas or exam questions to tackle, or attend the sessions that are timetabled for particular topics (see the door of C1 for details). Help will be available to support students’ A-level chemistry studies through individual problem areas or on a group basis as required. Whether it is a one–off sticky problem or a regular chance to discuss a topic more fully, please just drop in. Extra question practice sheets or exam-style questions will be available or we will simply make time to reinforce understanding of the material covered in class.
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GCSE Physics Clinic Which pupils:Years 7-13
A Level Physics Clinic Which pupils:Years 12 & 13
Maths Clinic
Which pupils:Years 7-13
History Support Which pupils:Years 7-13
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Have you lost momentum? Want to maximise your potential? Physics GCSE clinic allows pupils to ask questions on a one-toone basis (but you are also welcome to come with friends and ask together). Come along if you are struggling with homework, if a particular topic puzzles you or if you have missed a physics lesson due to extra-curricular activities. It is often helpful if you bring examples of questions you are stuck with. If pressure is causing you stress or you are phased by phasors we can help. Come along if you are struggling with homework, if a particular topic puzzles you or if you have missed a physics lesson due to extra-curricular activities. It is often helpful if you bring examples of questions you are stuck with. This might also be useful if English is not your first language and you want to check your interpretation of questions or your wording of answers. Bring your problems (maths related please!) to any one of the several maths clinics a week. A chance to talk to a maths teacher and work through issues found in class or during prep. History Support is designed to give students additional help through any challenges they may face in the subject. This ranges from guidance upon Oxbridge entry to Year 7 revision sessions. There will be group study but also opportunities for one-toone support as well.
Geog Spot
Drop-in session for GCSE and A-level help.
Junior Geog Spot
Drop-in session for academic help with all things geographical.
Which pupils:Years 10-13
Which pupils:Years 7-9
Economics and Business Clinic Which pupils:Years 12 & 13
GCSE Business Clinic Which pupils:Years 10 & 11
RS Clinic
Which pupils:Years 7-13
The Economics and Business Clinic is open to students in Years 12 and 13. It is suitable for those wanting to take their understanding of the subject further, or work on exam preparation ahead of public exams. This is an opportunity for GCSE business students to access small group or, where possible, one-to-one teacher assistance. The central purpose of the clinic is to review previous learnt lesson content, gain extra support with tackling difficult concepts, catch up on missed work and access additional guidance with any outstanding formative assessments. A drop-in session for questions on prep and lesson work, suitable for all Years, but especially useful for exam classes.
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Discussions and Quizzes
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZZES Which pupils:Years 7-13
Schools Challenge is the national general knowledge competition for schools in the United Kingdom. It uses the same quiz rules as University Challenge. Senior Schools Challenge is for students in Years 10-13. Teams of four battle it out in head-to-head matches. The competition runs from September until January. The junior competition is open to Year 7 and 8 pupils and runs from January until the end of the year. The format is the same as the senior competition. In the past Woodbridge teams have won regional and inter-regional competitions and attended the national finals at Westminster School and Uppingham. There are also two internal house competitions which take place in the Trinity term and use the same format.
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MODEL UNITED NATIONS Which pupils:Years 10-13
The earliest known Model United Nations conference took place at the UN in Geneva in 1953, shortly after the Second World War. Its mission was to ensure that the youth of the day did not make the same political mistakes as their ancestors! Today, as we grapple with serious problems such as wars, climate change, human rights abuses, terrorism and rising debt, MUN is more relevant than ever... The basic concept is simple: pupils are allocated a country (normally not their own country). They research the country in advance and then ‘represent’ what they believe are that country’s views in a series of grand debates on important international issues. The debates take place in several locations in the UK and abroad. This is a particularly good activity for pupils in their last two years of secondary education, and universities value MUN extremely highly when considering applications. However, you are also very welcome to join the project if you are younger – many pupils get the ‘MUN bug’ and can participate in up to ten different MUN conferences by the time they leave school!
What are the benefits? There are huge benefits to participating in MUN and here are just a few: • Citizenship – interactive learning about global issues and democratic systems • Experience – the opportunity to specialise in either economic, environmental, human rights, health or international security issues • Public Speaking – honing your confidence and debating skills • Tolerance and Compromise – learning to see things from others’ perspectives • Personal Skills – informal lobbying as well as formal speaking • Leadership Skills – experienced pupils can take a leading role
Do I need experience? I’m quite busy . . . how much research do I have to do? No experience is necessary – you will receive training along the way! Busy people often sign up for MUN, because they are precisely the sort of people who get things done. The more research you do, the more you will get out of the conferences – it’s that simple . . . if you start early, it will be easy to do what is needed to do well. 37 | Woodbridge School | Activities
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ENGLISH LITERATURE APTITUDE TEST
Which pupils:Year 13 Students applying to study English literature at Oxford or Cambridge Universities will receive support in preparing for their additional examination.
Oxbridge Preparation Which pupils: Oxbridge candidates
Personal Statement Guidance Which pupils:Year 13
Pupil Support Group
Which pupils:Years 12 & 13 by invitation
Student Council
Which pupils:Years 7-13 by invitation
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Support for Oxbridge applicants is provided by Heads of Department and the Oxbridge co-ordinator. Help is provided with personal statements as well as interview practice and suggestions for wider reading. Subject-specific knowledge will be developed as well as more general thinking skills. We use the personal statement process to develop understanding of personal goals as well as to maximise the chances of successful higher education applications. It is difficult to write a personal statement in a second language, so there will be Saturday opportunities for one-to-one guidance and development. The Pupil Support Group is made up of twelve members of Years 12 & 13. Two members are selected from each House (including School House) and are chosen by the Housemistress or Housemaster for the qualities they will bring to the role. Their primary role is to be a listening and supportive presence around the school for all pupils as well as to assist with StudyBuddies. The Student Council is made up of around 14-16 pupils across Years 7-13. They have been selected by their Heads of House and peer group as being able to represent and reflect the views of their peers. A key issue or topic is raised and discussed before being put forward to the School body.
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Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE) Which pupils:Years 9-13
The renowned Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme is run at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels. Pupils can enrol for their Bronze Award in Year 9 and continue through to the Silver Award when they are aged 15 and the Gold Award at age 16. Pupils make their own arrangements to complete their physical, volunteering and skill sections and the School organises the expeditions. At Bronze level expeditions are held in Suffolk and at Silver and Gold in the Peak and Lake Districts, with overseas trips running every two years. At Gold level, pupils must also complete a five-day residential activity. The mix of challenges that pupils enjoy from volunteering, hiking in the Lake District and even ascending Mount Toubkal in Morocco, makes this a highly exciting and a very worthwhile scheme for pupils looking to add that something extra to their university applications. Woodbridge School pupils enjoy considerable success with the Duke of Edinburgh Award; recently two pupils completed all award levels before completing school, which is a rare and remarkable achievement.
COMBINED CADET FORCE (CCF) Which pupils:Years 9-13 Our CCF has three sections, Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force (RAF) and each section has links and support from the regular services. The broad function of the CCF is to provide a disciplined structure so that boys and girls are able to develop powers of leadership by means of training in order to promote the qualities of responsibility, self-reliance, resourcefulness, endurance, and perseverance and a sense of service to the wider community. The specific function of the service training in the CCF is to provide the opportunity for young people to exercise responsibility and leadership, and to learn from the services how they can best be developed as individuals. Each section engages in their own service training and all cadets can take part in a wider range of activities including flying, gliding, parachuting, sailing, shooting and climbing. Cadets will attend camps ad courses run by the Royal Navy, Army and RAF. They will also take part in interservice competitions and have an opportunity to travel.
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