Activities Choices - Christmas 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:
Wednesday 6 th September 2023
MONDAY
Academic Workshops 4.30pm - 5.25pm
Business and Economics W3
English Physics
Psychology
Geography W4
Mathematics for all pupils
Food Preparation and Nutrition S6
Drama (Week A only)
Chemistry S1
Spanish
EAL - Vocabulary and grammar M6
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 making the team and taking part in the Ten Tors 35-mile challenge in April 2024. 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
Much Ado About Nothing
PRIORITY ACTIVITY
Rehearsals for the production of MuchAdoAboutNothing . Auditions will take place at the beginning of term - all welcome regardless of experience Performances will be in December.
WJS/MHK
Textiles C lub
An opportunity to learn how to use a sewing machine and learn various Textile techniques such as gathering, free-hand embroidering and appliqué. Small mini outcomes will be produced for pupils to take away with them.
SML
Piano Trio
Any pupils interested in joining the Piano Trio should see the Director of Music. Mrs Sydenham
Music Theory
Any pupils who wish to take music theory should see the Director of Music. Mrs Sydenham
4.20pm-5.25pm
4.40pm-5.25pm
4.30pm-5.25pm Fitzjames Theatre No charge
5.30pm-6.45pm Fitzjames Theatre No charge
4.30pm-5.25pm Art Department No Charge
10.30-11.00am The Winther Room No Charge
4.00pm-4.30pm
Robson Room
£50.00 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.
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
Arts and Crafts Club
Candle making, friendship bracelets, mosaic coasters, papier-mâché decorations, cards and much more!
Girls’ U16 & U18 Indoor Hockey Squad Training
OHE
4.30pm-5.25pm
One off charge of £10 for needles and wool
4.30pm – 5.25pm
Sports
Hall
Sports
Hall
Abbey No Charge
TUESDAY
Academic Workshops 4.30pm - 5.25pm
Business and Economics W3 and W2
Learning Support drop-in for all year groups
French Mathematics for all pupils
History
BTEC Hospitality Old House classroom
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
3D Printing Club
Learn, develop and grow your Fusion 360 software skills and with it your 3D printing knowledge and ability. Tuition, help and the freedom to design and 3D print your own creations and ideas.
NPH
Arts and Crafts Club
Candle making, friendship bracelets, mosaic coasters, papier-mâché decorations, cards and much more!
H CT
EDI Committee
An opportunity to share ideas and give direction to the equality, diversity and inclusion work at King’s Bruton. Meeting fortnightly on a Tuesday Week B.
ITALIANO PER TUTTI – learn some conversational Italian for your holidays, your friendships, your singing classes! Hopefully we can do some Italian cooking too!
NCC
Chapel Choir
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
Flute Ensemble
This ensemble to open to all flautists.
Mrs Arcoleo
4.25pm-5.25pm
Art Department £50.00 per term including all silver
4:30pm-5:25pm
D&T
One off charge of £15.00 per term for PLA and materials
4.30pm-5.25pm
S4 £30.00
3.45pm-4.20pm
JDR FortnightlyWeek B only.
4.30pm-5.25pm
M6 No charge
4.20pm-5.20pm
QEMS No charge
10.30am-11.00am
Hauser & Wirth Recital Hall
No charge
Girls’ Band
4.30pm-5.25pm
B ig Band – PRIORITY ACTIVITY
IRF
U16’s Rugby Session
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.
5.45pm-6.40pm
H&W Recital Hall
4.00pm-5.00pm O2
430pm-5.25pm Abbey. No charge
4:30pm-5.25pm
Abbey. No charge
4.30pm-5.25pm
Abbey No charge
4.30pm-5.25pm
Orchard block No charge
M4 No charge
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 Art Department
Cryptic Crossword Club
Come and learn the ins and outs of this fun and brain-training exercise. You will learn how to grapple with anagrams, solve riddles and unearth hidden meanings on your way to cracking the cryptic crossword. Open to everyone. All you need is an enquiring mind and a pencil.
SBG 4.30pm-5.25pm O1
Hall
No
WEDNESDAY
Academic Workshops 4.30pm - 5.25pm
Design & Technology
Learning Support drop-in for all year groups
Mathematics for all pupils
Psychology
Politics
Philosophy
Spanish
EAL
Geography W4
Academic PE D3
Study Skills Support (5th Form) in LS
Silver Duke of Edinburgh - walking and cycling
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
Swimming at Haz legrove
Available to all age groups and abilities. Practice your strokes, turns and dives or your endurance. Coaching available
Girls’ Cricket (All years)
Junior and Senior Open Practice
BEC WD 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 10.
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 / MBG
4.30pm-5.25pm Sports Hall
4.30pm-5.25pm Room O8 No charge
4.30pm-5.25pm
Food Science Department
£15 a term
4.30pm-5.25pm
History Department No charge
4.30pm-5.25pm
Art Department No charge
Photography Club (Open to All)
An opportunity to explore the medium of Photography, open to all abilities. Pupils will be able to develop their photography skills both in and out of the studio, be introduced to the darkroom and 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
Mr Jobbins
Music Technology
For any pupils interested in producing or recording in the studio or learning how to use Logic Pro using state-of-the-art music hardware.
OMH & LT
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
Orchestra - 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
French C onversation with Sixth Formers. Come along to informal French conversations to keep the fluency of the language. The aim of this session is to talk about different topics and maybe have a few debates/arguments in French.
AMW
4 .30pm-5.25pm Art Department No charge
10.30am-11.00am QEMS No charge
1.40pm-2.15pm The QEMS Foyer No charge
1.40pm-2.15pm
4.30-5.25pm The Winther Room No charge
4.30pm-5.25pm Hauser & Wirth Recital Hall No charge
5.45pm-6.40pm Hauser & Wirth Recital Hall No charge
4.30pm-5.25pm 010 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
French
Greenpower KSB Motor Sport Team Workshop (KSB Motorsport)
NPH
Whole School Play – Much Ado About Nothing – PRIORITY ACTIVITY
Rehearsals for the production of MuchAdoAboutNothing . Auditions will take place at the beginning of term - all welcome regardless of experience. Performances will be in December.
WJS/MHK
Eco - Committee
The Eco-Committee is a group of individuals that work towards environmental projects around the school. Building on being awarded the Eco-School Green Flag award in 2022, we have continued to develop a greener and more caring landscape at King’s. As well as rewilding areas of the school campus and campaigning to reduce the food waste produced in the Dining Room, the Eco-Committee are committed to making the school as green as possible.
JSG/ELC
Guitar Ensemble
This ensemble is open to all classical guitarists.
Mr Arcoleo
String Ensemble
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
Groove Band
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.
Mr Law
4.30pm-5.25pm
Design and Technology
5.30pm-6.45pm
Fitzjames Theatre
No charge
4.30pm-5.25pm
W4 No charge
10.30am-11.00am
The Robson Room, QEMS
No charge
10.30am-11.00am
The QEMS Foyer No charge
4.20pm-5.20pm
Hauser & Wirth
Recital Hall
No charge
10.30-11.00am
Hauser & Wirth
Recital Hall
No charge
Clarinet Ensemble
This ensemble is open to all clarinettists. Mr Lambton
Brass Ensemble
For all brass players in the school. Mr Bertie
Mindfulness
Would you like to have an hour in your week when you are able to stop, relax and reflect on what has happened during your day? Each week we will be looking at different ways that we can practice being mindful, from bullet journaling to colouring, crafting to nature walks and mindful breathing. A yummy snack and good music are also provided. All welcome however the activity will take place in year groups.
Boys ’ Band
Please see Mr Tupman if you would like to be involved with this activity. Mr Tupman
Girls’ Football (All ages)
All ages and abilities welcome.
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.
Hockey Goalkeeper Training
FRIDAY
Academic Workshops 4.30pm - 5.25pm
Biology
Mathematics for all pupils
Music (by prior arrangement with Mr Marshfield)
Drama and Performing Arts - D2
BTEC Hospitality Old House from 3.30pm - 5.25pm L6th & U6th drop in
First X1 Cricket Practice /Emerging Player Performance (Invitation only) Winter Programme
BEC
Additional Maths
For invited pupils only.
TRNW
Crochet for Charity
Come along to create crochet items for charity. No experience necessary.
ALA
Rock Band
For any pupils who want to form and play in a band. Learn how to jam with others, play a variety of songs and let loose in a band environment. Pupils will enjoy playing together and work on a performance to play in the end of year gig. Experience on an instrument required.
Mr Tupman
Greenpower KSB Motor Sport Team Workshop (KSB Motorsport)
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.
NW
School Choir - PRIORITY ACTIVITY
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
High quality snacks, ice creams and cans of drink. Chill on the sofas and chat with your mates or catch up on your phone. There are games too, alongside serious thought over the biggest questions of life.
GCB
4.30pm-5.25pm Sports Hall
4.30pm-5.25pm Maths Department
4:30pm-5:25pm D9
£10.00 one-off charge to cover a hook and yarn
4.30pm-5.25pm
Recording Studio, QEMS No charge
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 No charge
4.30pm-5.25pm JCR No charge
