Activities Choices - Summer Term 2023
Key
Learn a New Skill
Music Sport
Duke of Edinburgh/Ten Tors
Culture and Intellectual Enquiry
Drama and the Arts
Science and Design
Chaplaincy
Ecology
Numbers of Activities for each year group:
3rd Form pupils choose a minimum of three activities per week.
4th Form pupils choose a minimum of three activities per week.
5th Form pupils choose a minimum of one activity per week.
6th Form pupils are encouraged to choose a minimum of one activity per week.
Choices will be made at the Activities Convention on:
Tuesday 18 th April in the Memorial Hall
MONDAY
Academic Workshops 4.30pm - 5.25pm
Business and Economics W3
English Physics
Psychology
Geography W4
Mathematics for all pupils
Food Preparation and Nutrition 5th Form GCSE Revision S6
Drama (Week A only)
Chemistry S1
Spanish
Life Class ( Open to All )
There will be a different theme every week using a wide range of media. GHC and SMH
Ten Tors
This is the training activity for the selected group of 4th Form pupils to develop their skills and work towards taking part in the Ten Tors 35-mile challenge in April 2023 Pupils must be doing CCF on Friday afternoons.
Jazz, Tap and Modern Dance
An introduction to Jazz, Tap, and Modern Dance. Open to all and no experience necessary. You will need comfortable clothing and jazz shoes, which can be arranged at the beginning of term, should you be interested. External teacher.
WJS
Junior Play
The cast and crew will continue to prepare for the performances later this term. Those involved for both performance and production roles will need to sign up again.
WJS/MHK
Fashion and Photography ( Open to All )
An opportunity to explore current fashion trends, create a response and then present in a fashion shoot.
SML
Music Theory (3 rd Form)
Any pupils who wish to take music theory should see the Director of Music.
Mrs Sydenham
4.20pm-5.25pm
5.30pm-6.30pm
4.30pm-5.25pm
4.00pm-4.30pm
Robson Room
£50 per term
Beginners Guide to Astrophotography
Open to all age groups. Learn to use a computer to stack and enhance photographs using Deep Sky Stacker and Photoshop.
PDB
Forum (6 th Form)
Light-hearted games, cans of drink, snacks and time discussing the relevance of God's word in the 21st century.
GCB
Knitting Isn’t Just for Grannies
Anybody is welcome to come along and learn knitting. It is a wonderful distraction from thinking! Any level of experience is welcome, but it is mainly for beginners, whilst having a natter.
TAB
Mixed Junior Summer League Hockey
OHE
Mixed Senior Summer League Hockey
OHE
4.30pm-5.25pm Orchard block No charge
4.30pm-5.20pm S5
One off charge of £10 for needles and wool
4.30pm-5.30pm Hippisley Astro No charge
TUESDAY
Academic Workshops 4.30pm - 5.25pm
Business and Economics W3 and W2
Study Skills Support drop in LS Department
EAL Academic Language and Subject Support
Design & Technology
Chemistry S4
Science - (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) for 3rd & 4th Form only.
French
Mathematics for all pupils
History
BTEC Hospitality Old House classroom L6th & U6th Form
Drama
RS workshop for 5th Form P1
Beginners ’ Silversmithing
Pupils will learn the basic silversmithing skills to be able to create some beautiful pieces of work We will be working with a variety of metals to start off with, moving on quickly to real sterling silver (.925). Projects include making bangles, rings, pendants, earrings, dog tags, cufflinks and more. Pupils will learn how to use the tools needed to work with silver including using the piercing saw, texturing hammer, letter stamps and how to file and polish.
Open to 3rd, 4th and 5th Form pupils. Max 10 pupils.
NW
Arts and Crafts Club
Candle making, friendship bracelets, mosaic coasters, papier-mâché decorations, cards and much more!
H CT
Italian
This is a chance to learn the language and culture of Italy with Ms Checketts. NCC
Chapel Choir - PRIORITY ACTIVITY
The Chapel Choir sing at the weekly School Service and perform in a Cathedral or Abbey Church once a term. The Chapel Choir is open to all pupils who are successful at audition. Any pupils interested in joining the Chapel Choir should see the Director of Music
AJM
4.25pm-5.25pm
Art Department £50 per term including all silver
4.30pm-5.25pm
S4 £30.00
4.30pm-5.25pm
EAL classroom No charge
4.20pm-5.25pm
QEMS No charge
Tactical Tabletop Games
Tabletop games are the boardgames for the player looking for a more tactical challenge. For one term, Mr Ericson will make his personal collection of tabletop tactical boardgames available for interested players (mostly because his family is tired of him always badgering them to play them).
Barter for resources in Settlers of Catan, battle evil supervillains in Marvel Champions, conquer 1910’s alternate-history Europe with mechs in Scythe, conquer the galaxy in Twilight Imperium and fight off zombies in Last Night on Earth and Dead of Winter and Zombiedice (Mr Ericson might have too many boardgames about fighting zombies).
4.30pm-5.25pm
Flute Ensemble
This ensemble to open to all flautists. Mrs Arcoleo QEMS No charge
4 th Form Girls’ Band
3.35pm-4.25pm
Please see Mr Tupman if you would like to be involved with this activity. Mr Tupman The Studio, QEMS
Spanish Speaking Workshop (5 th Form) Come along to practise your Spanish.
O2
A chance for the current 5th & L6th Form who would like to play for the 1st XV rugby next year to train with Mr Hawley. Abbey
No charge
Open to all age groups. Learn to use a computer to stack and enhance photographs using Deep Sky Stacker and Photoshop. PDB
King ’ s Creative
GCG
Orchard
block No charge
Introduction
to Film Studies (6 th Form only)
Whilst we all enjoy a trip to the cinema, it takes an understanding of the academic discipline of film studies to truly appreciate the cinema as an art form. In each session, you will be introduced to a different aspect of the discipline of film studies, such as considerations of mise-en-scene, auteur theory, montage and genre, each supported with relevant clips from the world’s most influential films. Every session will combine both lecture and debate as we work to gain a better appreciation of the art of film.
DJE
Oultonian Society
This is for keen pupils of English Literature in the 5th & 6th Form We discuss a wide range of fantastic texts that go beyond the curriculum, enriching and broadening literary horizons. This activity will be run every other week.
MSJH/GM
Art Club (3 rd Form)
A call to all keen GCSE artists to get involved. This is a chance to build your skills and learn new techniques in readiness for the start of the course in September
SMH/GHC
Drama and Performing Arts Academic Workshop
WJS
Creative T ranslation Club
Good with words? Keen to read and study poetry from another culture? Then learn how to translate a poem from any language into English so that you can enter the Stephen Spender Prize for Poetry in Translation. Winning entries receive cash prizes, special certificates and publication in a national newspaper.
SBG / GCG
Week A
4.30pm-5.25pm
M1 No charge
5.45pm-6.45pm
Location TBC No charge
4.30pm-5.25pm
4.30pm-5.25pm
Drama Studio (D2)
4.30pm-5.30pm M2
WEDNESDAY
Academic Workshops 4.30pm - 5.25pm
Design & Technology
LS drop in for all pupils.
Mathematics for all pupils
Psychology
Politics
Philosophy
Spanish
EAL
Geography W4
Academic PE
Study Skills Support (5th Form) in LS
Silver Duke of Edinburgh - W alking and C ycling
Pupils have an opportunity to gain the Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award in this weekly slot. They have time to plan and review their expeditions and make progress with their online profiles. Places are limited. Open to the 5th Form only.
TEAL/KMF
Girls’ Cricket (All years)
Junior and Senior Open Practice
BEC WJ S TGR
Chess Club
Across the board chess returns - available for all year groups Experienced players or complete beginners are all welcome.
THO
Quick Cooking
Come along to Food Science and make some quick and easy recipes to enjoy immediately. 4th Form only. Maximum 12.
CO
Fitzjames Forum (4 th Form upwards)
Discussions, debates, arguments about historical topics in a modern context. All accompanied by afternoon tea.
TF
Ceramics (Open to All)
Pupils will be looking into different building techniques as well as glazes and slips with the intention of creating a dynamic collaborative sculpture.
SMH
4.45pm-5.25pm
S9
£100 per term
4.30pm-5.30pm
Sports Hall/Hyde
4.30pm-5.25pm
Room O8 No charge
4.45pm-5.25pm
Food Science Department
£15 a term
4.45pm-5.25pm
History Department No charge
4.45pm-5.25pm
Art Department No charge
Photography Club (Open to All)
An opportunity to explore the medium of Photography, open to all abilities. We will be focusing on the theme of Architecture with a range of site-specific photo shoot planned. There will be a chance to brush up on your digital and darkroom skills and take inspiration from multiple photographers’ styles.
GHC
Saxophone Ensemble
This ensemble is open to all saxophone players. It covers a wide repertoire from Renaissance to present day.
Mr Lambton
Cello Ensemble
This ensemble is open to all cellists It covers a wide repertoire from Renaissance to present day.
Mr Serna
Percussion Ensemble
This ensemble is open to all percussionists. See Mr Jobbins' schedule for year group rehearsal times.
Mr Jobbins
Chamber Choir
An auditioned choir of the best singers at King's Bruton who perform a variety of music and have taken part in regional competitions in the past. If you would like to audition for the Chamber Choir, you should see the Director of Music.
AJM
Orchestr a - PRIORITY ACTIVITY
The Orchestra tackles a variety of works. Please speak to Mr Higgs if you would like to be part of the Orchestra.
OMH
4.45pm-5.25pm Art Department No charge
10.30am-11.00am QEMS No charge
1.40pm-2.15pm QEMS No charge
1.40pm-2.15pm QEMS No charge
4.30pm-5.25pm
Hauser & Wirth
Recital Hall
No charge
5.45pm-6.40pm
Hauser & Wirth
Recital Hall
No charge
THURSDAY
Academic Workshops 4.30pm - 5.25pm
Business Studies & BTEC Enterprise & Entrepreneurship
Design & Technology
Biology
History in H2
Physics
Mathematics for all pupils
Latin (A Level and GCSE)
French
Greenpower KSB Motor Sport Team Workshop (KSB Motor Sport Team ) NPH
Junior Play
The cast and crew will continue to prepare for the performances later this term. Those involved for both performance and production roles will need to sign up again.
WJS/MHK
Photography Club ( Open to all )
An opportunity to explore the medium of photography. Open to all abilities. We will be focusing on the theme of Architecture with a range of site-specific photo shoots planned. There will be a chance to brush up on your digital and darkroom skills and take inspiration from multiple photographers’ styles.
GHC
Eco - Committee
Developing a greener and more caring landscape at King’s JSG/ELC
Guitar Ensemble
This ensemble is open to all classical guitarists. Mr Arcoleo
String Group
A string orchestra for all string players.
Ms Green
Military Band
Open to all year groups. An opportunity to join a marching band and play concert wind band music in a wide variety of styles.
Mr Lambton
4.30pm-5.25pm Design and Technology
5.30pm-6.30pm
Fitzjames Theatre No charge
4.45pm-5.25pm
Art Department No charge
4.30pm-5.25pm
W4 No charge
10.30am-11.00am
The Robson Room, QEMS No charge
10.30am-11.00am
QEMS No charge
4.20pm-5.20pm No charge QEMS
Groove Ensemble
Open to all year groups. An opportunity to join a contemporary band playing pop and rock favourites. Please see Mr Marshfield if you are interested in joining.
4.20pm-5.20pm
This ensemble is open to all clarinettists. Mr Lambton The Winther Room QEMS No charge
Clarinet Ensemble
Mental Health Walk ( 5 th & L 6 th & U6 th Form)
4.30pm-5.30pm
Please wear footwear that can get muddy and be prepared to walk in all weathers! RGL / MBG Outside Sports Hall No charge
Enjoy a weekly walk! This session will provide you with time out of your busy week to take part in a gentle walk and reflect on the challenges of your week. On some walks a fourlegged friend may join us!
4.30pm -5.30pm
Please see Mr Tupman if you would like to be involved with this activity. Mr Tupman The Studio, QEMS
Boys’ Football ( 5 th & L6 th Form)
4.30pm-5.30pm
Girls’ Football (4 th, 5 th, L6th & U6th Form)
For all girls interested in playing ‘the beautiful game’! GHC/DBL
ISPC Action Air Target Activity (4 th , 5 th and 6 th Form)
An introduction to competitive, dynamic target shooting. Over the term you will learn the necessary skills to be able to enter national and international competitions in this challenging form of target shooting. Numbers are limited.
RL
Indoor (TBC)
4.30pm-5.25pm CCF Building £25 a Term
FRIDAY
Academic Workshops 4.30pm - 5.25pm
Biology
Design & Technology
Mathematics for all pupils
Music (by prior arrangement with Mr Marshfield)
BTEC Hospitality Old House from 3.30pm – 5.25pm L6th & U6th Form drop in
Girls’ Chamber Choir
4.00pm-4.30pm
charge
Tyndall’s
Astro
Cricket Activity (4 th & 5 th Form) Maximum 10 Open Net Practice Session BEC
1 st X1 Cricket Practice (Invitation only) Winter Programme BEC
For invited pupils only.
T NR W
Sports
Hall/Hyde
4.30pm-5.30pm
Sports hall/Hyde
For a genteel end to your week, come to play croquet! ALA
For any pupils who want to play in a band and learn more about the industry. Pupils will enjoy jamming together as much as possible and will be introduced to recording in a studio.
Mr Tupman
Brass Ensemble
For all brass players in the school.
Mr Bertie
Maths
Department
Prefects
3.30pm-4.30pm
Recording
10.30am-11.00am Hauser and Wirth Recital Hall
(KSB Motor Sport Team only)
NPH
The Dolphin
An opportunity for pupils (from any year group) to be involved with creating content for our interactive school magazine, The Dolphin. If you are interested in writing, film making, videoing, interviewing interesting people and recording, do get involved. We meet twice a term. Click to see last year’s Dolphin. NW
School Choir
Anyone interested in joining the Choir should come along to the first rehearsal of the term –all pupils and staff are welcome!
AJM
TGI Friday
Decent snacks / ice creams, cans of drink, games, fun and serious thought over the biggest questions of life.
GCB
Music Production (3 rd, 4 th & 5 th F orm)
For pupils interested in recording, writing, or producing music. Learn to use the recording studio to create your own beats and to mix, edit and produce your own songs and content. An excellent preparation for any pupil considering A level Music Technology.
Mr Tupman
4.30pm-5.25pm Design and Technology Room
4.00pm-5.00pm
John Davie Room No charge
5.45pm-6.40pm
Hauser & Wirth Recital Hall, QEM No charge
4.30pm-5.25pm JCR No charge
4.30pm-5.25pm
Music 2 No charge
Greenpower KSB Motor Sport Team Workshop