Activities Choices
Easter Term 2025
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 7th January 2025
3rd Form - 4.40pm, 4th Form - 4.50pm, 5th & 6th Form - 5.10pm Finish 5.30pm
MONDAY
Academic Workshops 4.30pm-5.20pm
English
Physics D9
Politics
Psychology W1
Geography W4
Mathematics for all pupils
EAL - Vocabulary and grammar M6
GCSE Food 5th Form Masterclass until Feb ½ term 4.30-6.30pm ERM Hospitality kitchen
GCSE Food 4th & 5th Revision workshop after ½ term (ERM) S6
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
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.
NCM
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/MXG
Music Theory
Any pupils who wish to take music theory should see the Director of Music. Mrs Sydenham
Piano Trio
Any pupils interested in joining the Piano Trio should see the Director of Music. Mrs Sydenham
4.30pm-5.25pm
Orchard block No charge
4.30pm-5.25pm
Fitzjames Theatre No charge
4.30pm-5.25pm S5
One off charge of £10 for needles, wool and snacks
4.00pm-4.30pm Robson Room £50 per term
10.30am-11.00am The Winther Room No charge
Cello Ensemble
This ensemble is open to all cellists. It covers a wide repertoire from Renaissance to present day.
Mr Serna
Junior Play Rehearsals - PRIORITY ACTIVITY
For 3rd and 4th Form, auditions followed by rehearsals. Performance will be in the Summer Term. Production roles via invitation only. MHK
U16/U18 Girls Hockey Squad Training OHE
U16/U18 Rugby 7s Training
GBB
Life Class (Open to All)
There will be a weekly theme using a wide range of media to build on a variety of skills. GHC and SMH
4.15pm-4.45pm The Hauser & Wirth
Recital Hall No charge
Fitzjames Theatre No charge
5.45pm -6.45pm
4.30pm-5.25pm Tyndalls’ No Charge Invitation Only 3.45pm-4.30pm
4.20pm-5.25pm Art Department
TUESDAY
Academic Workshops 4.30pm-5.20pm
Business Studies and Economics W3
Design & Technology (5th and 6th Form) NPH
French workshop
Spanish enrichment
Chemistry in S1
EAL
Mathematics for all pupils
BTEC Hospitality L6th & U6th Workshop (ERM M3)
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 May 2025. Pupils must be doing CCF on Friday afternoons.
CAB
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
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.
EJS
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
Big Band - PRIORITY ACTIVITY
Please see Mr Higgs if you would like to play in the Big Band.
OMH
4.40pm-5.25pm DI No charge
4.30pm to 5.20pm D&T
One off charge of £10 per term for PLA and materials.
3.45pm-4.20pm JDR FortnightlyWeek B only.
4.20pm-5.20pm QEMS No charge
10.30am-11.00am Hauser & Wirth Recital Hall No charge
5.45pm-6.40pm H&W Recital Hall
French Workshop
4.30 to 5.30 pm: Speaking Practice
5.00 to 5.30 pm: workshop
Spanish Enrichment
Come along to practise your Spanish speaking and writing. IRF
Brain Train & Study Skills
Come along to the LS department for support with prep or to practise your study and revision skills so you can build your confidence in tests and exams. LEB & RD
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/HSU
Chess Club Come along and play chess - available to 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 and 5th Form only. Maximum 10 CO
5th Form Art workshop
A chance for pupils to build skills and confidence. SMH
Theatre Appreciation Society
Open to all, but Drama Scholars must attend. It will involve watching and discussing a range of live theatre.
WJS
4.30pm-5.25pm 010 (AMW)
4.30pm-5.25pm O2 (IRF)
4.30pm-5.25pm Learning Support Department. No charge.
4.30pm-5.25pm M4 No charge
4.30pm-5.20pm Room O8 No charge
4.30pm-5.25pm Food Science Dept £15 a term
4.30pm-5.25pm Art block
4.30pm-5.20pm D2
WEDNESDAY
Academic Workshops 4.30pm-5.20pm
Design & Technology (NEA ONLY 5th and 6th Form)
French Workshop
Learning Support drop-in for all year groups
Mathematics for all pupils
Physics D10
Psychology W1
Spanish Workshop
Geography W5
BTEC Hospitality drop-in support (ERM Hosp office)
Additional Maths For invited 4th and 5th Form pupils only. THO 4.30pm-5.20pm Maths Department
3rd Form Sports Award Holder Hockey Session OHE/NPB 4.40pm-5.25pm Tyndalls’ Astro No Charge Invitation Only
1st XI Cricket (Invitation Only) BEC 7.15am-8.15am Sports Hall
3rd Form Sports Award Holder Cricket Session (Boys & Girls) BEC 4.30pm-5.25pm Sports Hall
Girls’ Emerging Player Session (All Years) BEC/GRD 5.30pm-6.25pm
Girls’ Gym Session
A comfortable, girls-only session that offers an opportunity for girls to build their confidence in the gym. This activity is open to experienced gym goers, beginners and everyone in between. The session provides a chance to familiarize yourself with the equipment and create a fitness regime that works for you.
JEM/HCS/NYA 4.30pm-5.20pm Gym
ITALIANO PER TUTTI
Learn some conversational Italian for your holidays, your friendships, your singing classes! Hopefully we can do some Italian cooking too!
NCC
4.30pm-5.20pm M6 No charge
Chess Club
Come along and play chess - available to all year groups. Experienced players or complete beginners are all welcome.
THO
Fitzjames Forum (4th Form upwards)
Discussions, debates, arguments about historical topics in a modern context. All accompanied by afternoon tea.
TF & GCB
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. We will begin to build a digital portfolio focusing on the theme of capturing motion & movement.
GHC
Percussion Ensemble
This ensemble is open to all percussionists. 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
Trombone Ensemble
For all trombonists at King’s. Mr Hopes
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
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-5.20pm Room O8 No charge
4.30pm-5.25pm
History Department No charge
4.30pm-5.25pm Art Department No charge
1.40pm-2.15pm QEMS No charge
4.30pm-5.25pm Hauser & Wirth Recital Hall No charge
1.15pm-1.50pm TBC QEMS No charge
5.45pm-6.40pm Hauser & Wirth Recital Hall No charge
10.30am-11.00am Hauser & Wirth Recital Hall No charge
Clarinet Ensemble - WEEK A
This ensemble is open to all clarinettists.
Mrs White
Saxophone Ensemble - WEEK B
This ensemble is open to all saxophone players. It covers a wide repertoire from Renaissance to present day.
Mrs White
3rd & 4th Form Modelling Club
A chance for Junior pupils to have some quiet time making Lego and Knex models (others available on request)
New House Play
For those who have successfully been cast in our production of “The Affairs at Meddler’s Top”, this slot will allow for rehearsals to take place outside your prep time.
ALA
Duke of Edinburgh - Silver Award 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.
Run by KMS. See OMH for participation
3rd
Form Art and Ceramics
Pupils will be looking into different building techniques as well as glazes and slips.
SMH
10.30am-11.00am
The Winther Room No Charge
10.30-11.00am The Winther Room No Charge
4.30pm-5.25pm
4.30pm-5.25pm New House Common Room / Theatre
4.30pm-5.25pm S4 £100 per term
4.30pm-5.25pm Art Department No charge
THURSDAY
Academic Workshops 4.30pm-5.20pm
Business Studies and BTEC Enterprise & Entrepreneurship in W2
Biology
Chemistry in S4
Academic PE D1
English
Mathematics for all pupils
History 5th Form Revision Workshop
Forum (6th Form)
Light-hearted games, drinks, snacks and time discussing the relevance of God's word in the 21st century.
GCB
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
Guitar Ensemble
This ensemble is open to all classical guitarists.
Mr Arcoleo
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.
AJM
String Ensemble
A string orchestra for all string players.
Ms Green
4.20pm-5.15pm Chaplaincy No charge
4.30pm-5.25pm W4 No charge
10.30am-11.00am
The Robson Room, QEMS No charge
4.20pm-5.20pm Hauser & Wirth Recital Hall No charge
10.30am-11.00am The QEMS Foyer No charge
Psychology Study Support for invited U6th pupils
RGL 3.45pm – 4.20pm W1
Greenpower F24 Junior Team KSB Motor Sport Workshop (KSB Motorsport)
NPH
Small Bore Rifle Shooting
Open to all CCF cadets
RWM
Junior Play Rehearsals - PRIORITY ACTIVITY
For 3rd and 4th Form, auditions followed by rehearsals. Performance will be in the Summer Term. Production roles via invitation only.
MHK
Boys’ Football
Open to boys in the 4th, 5th and L6th Form who hope to play in the 1st XI next year.
GHC/WJCD
Textiles Club
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
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 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
4.30pm-5.20pm Design and Technology Room
4.30pm-5.20pm
CCF 25m indoor range
Wear tracksuits No charge
Fitzjames Theatre No charge 5.45pm-6.45pm
4.30pm-5.20pm
Tyndalls’ Astro No charge
4.30pm-5.25pm Art Department No charge
4.25pm-5.25pm Art Department
£50.00 per term including all silver
FRIDAY
Academic Workshops 4.30pm-5.20pm
Biology
Mathematics for all pupils
Music (by prior arrangement with Mr Marshfield)
Drama and Performing Arts - D2
French conversations with Sixth Formers only - 010
EAL Drop-in M6 4.30pm-5.15pm
BTEC Hospitality L6th & U6th Workshop (ERM M3)
Additional Maths
For invited 4th and 5th Form pupils only.
THO
Crochet / Craft for Charity
Come along to create items for charity. No experience necessary as you will be taught any techniques needed.
ALA
French Conversation 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
Girls’ Chamber Choir
For any girls wanting more experience of singing in a smaller group.
AJM
Greenpower F24+ Senior Team KSB Motor Sport Workshop (KSB Motorsport)
NPH
Duke of Edinburgh - Silver Award
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.
OMH
4.30pm-5.20pm Maths Department
4.30pm-5.25pm D9
£10 one-off charge to cover materials.
4.30pm-5.25pm 010 No charge
4.00pm-4.30pm QEMS
No charge
4.30pm-5.25pm Design and Technology Room
4.30pm-5.25pm Mus1 £100 per term
4th & 5th Form Cricket (Invite Only)
1.45pm-2.40pm
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 and cans of drink. Chill on the sofas and chat with your mates. Group games, alongside serious thought over the biggest questions of life.
GCB
ISPC Action Air Target Activity
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
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
4.30pm-5.25pm CCF Building £25 a Term
