TENDO 2022/23 'TO STRETCH AND EXTEND'
FRIDAY AFTERNOON ACTIVITY PROGRAMME
Having made amendments last year to the way the TENDO afternoon ran we have been delighted that we were able to run a full programme this year without any interruptions. The carousel in Year 7 and 8 gave the boys a breadth of experiences as well as a greater variety and it certainly helped the boys doing two activities each afternoon. The Year 9 outdoor skills programme developed to incorporate teamwork and leadership skills with most boys enrolling on to the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. From Year 10 upwards we were able to run vertical groups as always intended. This has meant that boys could opt into any of the activities on offer, over thirty in total! The range and breadth of what we were able to offer was fantastic and we hope to build on this each year. As restrictions were lifted we have also been able to run a number of trips out of School ranging from ‘Escape Room’ experiences, debating at Bootle town hall, to a water sports afternoon at Crosby Lakeside.
AIM We strive to develop well-educated, well-rounded and caring young men who will play a significant role in society. They will become good men, good husbands and good fathers; they will be good team members as well as leaders; above all, they will seek to be a positive influence wherever they find themselves. Our young men are all academically able and we seek to nurture in them a spirit of inquiry and curiosity which will see them explore their chosen interests, whatever these might be. The activities programme sits at the core of the curriculum within the timetable structure. It aims to cultivate intellectual curiosity, engagement and strong learning attributes. There will be opportunities for student leadership and for boys of all ages to work together. The programme is designed to complement the academic and co-curricular activities which are available to students, but also to offer a range of opportunities that may lead them into new fields which may become lifelong passions. The activities will represent a substantial part of the learning experience at Merchants’.
THE PROGRAMME'S PURPOSE In the Lower School we want to foster curiosity and creativity through a broad programme of activities which students will rotate around. In the Middle School the focus is to extend students to develop in a variety of fields, for example some may lead to gaining qualifications or serving our local community. In the Sixth Form we aim to enrich the students further, with added opportunities to take a leading role in the delivery of activities for others. The programme’s purpose is that boys should: enjoy and be challenged in a range of activities involving intellectual, physical, creative and emotional experiences purposefully reflect upon these experiences identify their own strengths and develop areas for personal growth explore new possibilities, embrace new challenges and adapt to new roles show initiative actively participate in planned, sustained and collaborative activities/projects demonstrate commitment and perseverance develop a variety of skills such as collaboration, problem solving and decision making engage with issues of global significance aware of themselves as members of communities with responsibilities toward each other and the environment recognise and consider the ethics of choices and actions willing to accept new challenges and new roles
HOW THE PROGRAMME WORKS The programme runs on Friday afternoons during periods 4 and 5 (from 2.00 to 4.00pm) every other week (week B timetable). In Years 7 and 8 boys will each follow a programme in a carousel over the course of the year giving them a broad experience of enrichment activities. Year 9 boys will follow an outdoor, leadership and teamwork skillsbased programme linked to the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. The expectation is that all boys in Year 9 enrol onto the scheme and complete at least their Bronze award. We will also run a number of house competition afternoons for boys in Year 7 to 9 which will replace TENDO activities on those occasions. Boys in Year 10 to sixth form will be able to opt into a wide variety of activities working in vertical groups. Boys may choose to do something for one term or engage in an activity which lasts for the whole year. It is hoped that by the time boys reach the sixth form some may take on a leadership role and assist with the running of activities in the lower school programme (see the Sixth Form Sherpas activity) or within the wider community. The range of activities can be found in subsequent pages where you will find specific details about each option. Boys will have a chance to consider what activities they would like to do before the summer holiday and then make their choices when they return in September. The groups will then be constructed to hopefully give everyone their preferred options. There will also be the opportunity to give a number of reserve choices so that if there are problems accommodating boys in an activity there are other things they would like to do. Boys in Year 11 and Upper Sixth will only take part in the first two terms, giving them opportunities to hone their revision after Easter in preparation for their summer examinations.
J B Green Co-Curriculum and Community Director j.green@merchanttaylors.com
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YEAR 7 PROGRAMME
CULTURAL LIVERPOOL Mrs Croxton Liverpool has a rich cultural history and has one of the highest number of listed building and museums outside of London! Liverpool has been recognised by UNESCO, with six areas throughout the city centre being designated as a World Heritage Site in 2004. Delve into this history including visits to local museums.
GROUND TO MOUTH Miss Critchley & Mr Higham Over the last few decades eating habits have changed. We are eating more pre-cooked food and less fresh fruit and vegetables. ‘Ground to Mouth’ will allow you to reconnect with food through the growing, tending and harvesting of herbs, fruits and vegetables in our very own garden. The garden will allow you to incorporate British foods and seasonal products to produce a variety of crops. Growing food will increase your scientific knowledge, and environmental awareness whilst developing practical skills that will be useful throughout your lives. You will also learn about food provenance, environmental awareness and help develop healthier life style habits.
INFORMATION LITERACY - WHAT IS IT AND WHY DOES IT MATTER? Miss Stocker In an era of information overload and ‘fake news’, this course will help you to develop the key skills that you will need in order to navigate both your academic and daily life. There will be practical sessions on topics such as finding & evaluating information as well as how to use information in an ethical way.
MUSICAL EXPLORATION Mr Smith You will have the chance to take part in a wide-range of musical ensembles including: Samba, Choir, African Drumming and Body Percussion. Playing and performing music as part of an ensemble is one of the greatest experiences for musicians. In this TENDO, you will be given the opportunity to discover their musical passion along with experiencing the thrill of communicating with instruments.
NORSE MYTHOLOGY Miss Nielsen In Norse Mythology, you will learn about the gods and goddesses of the Vikings and read some of the old, Norse myths.
TABLE TENNIS Mr Harkness Learn the basics of table tennis and develop the range of techniques to become a demon player! Test these skills in competitive matches.
YEAR 8 PROGRAMME
BASKETBALL Mr Kirya Learn the basics of basketball and develop the range of techniques to become a demon player! Test these skills in competitive matches.
BIG BANG SCIENCE Miss Liang A chance to learn more about science of everyday life through fun and educational experiments.
DEBATING Miss Tarr An engaging activity which will develop higher-level thinking skills. Make a convincing argument, improve your public speaking and engage with challenging ideas that make you reconsider your own perspectives. We will cover a wide variety of topics such as politics, ethics, scientific research and even sport and entertainment.
GREENER WORLD Mrs Jones Investigate the top 10 environmental impacts on earth; plan your own small scale initiative to help improve the local environment; field trip to a local conservation area to help with the maintenance and protection of the area.
JUNIOR MASTERCHEF - COOKING Chartwells & Mrs Marshall Learn some basic kitchen skills will give you confidence to cook at home and impress the whole family! There will also be opportunity to extend your skills in our after school cooking club once you have completed this introductory course.
STEAL THE SHOW Dr Goodwin Learn how to develop performance skills and gain confidence on stage through the use of games and drama workshops. You will become familiar with prominent playwrights and productions, and will explore how to incorporate props and items of costume into performance. You will then apply all acquired knowledge and skills in a final performance at the end of the Tendo cycle.
YEAR 9 PROGRAMME
OUTDOOR EDUCATION & DUKE OF EDINBURGH Mr Collins, Mr Fawcett, Dr Pugh & Mrs Chambers Delivered through the Duke of Edinburgh scheme, this programme is designed to develop a variety of skills that will enable you to go out confidently on expedition. We will teach teamwork, leadership navigation, campcraft skills and many more. We will be based in school but will also go offsite for different activities such as a water sports afternoon, local walking expeditions, culminating in an overnight expedition in the summer term. Details of the DofE scheme will be sent out in September which includes a charge for the enrolment and expedition.
Information from the DofE website A life-changing experience. A fun time with friends. An opportunity to discover new interests and talents. A tool to develop essential skills for life and work. A recognised mark of achievement; respected by employers. The DofE is many things to many people, supporting generations to successfully navigate adult life. There are four sections to complete at Bronze and Silver level and five at Gold. They involve helping the community/environment, becoming fitter, developing new skills, planning, training for and completing an expedition and, for Gold only, working with a team on a residential activity. Any young person can do their DofE – regardless of ability, gender, background or location. Achieving an Award isn’t a competition or about being first. It’s all about setting personal challenges and pushing personal boundaries. Through a DofE programme young people have fun, make friends, improve their self-esteem and build confidence. They gain essential skills and attributes for work and life such as resilience, problem-solving, team-working, communication and drive, enhancing CVs and university and job applications. Top employers recognise the work-ready skills Award holders bring to their business.
YEAR 10 SIXTH FORM PROGRAMME
YEAR 10 TO SIXTH FORM PROGRAMME We are keen to offer a wide range of activities and over the following pages there will be a description of each activity to give a flavour of what it will entail, details on how long the activity will last and which year groups it is available to. There are also some activities which will lead to gaining a qualification. If there is a cost for taking an activity this will be indicated and in September you will receive details from Evolve on how to make the payment. Option forms will be sent out at the start of the autumn term in September via firefly to make choices. Depending on the popularity of each activity, the termly ones may be offered at several points in the year.
SERVICE ACTIVITIES SIXTH FORM SHERPAS (LOWER SCHOOL HELPERS) Mr Green | Year 12 & 13 | Length: Term We would like to give you the chance to help out in one of the lower school activities and take on responsibility for running certain aspects of these sessions. In Year 7 and 8 there is a broad range of activities, whilst in Year 9 they follow an outdoor education programme, incorporating DofE skills needed for their Bronze expedition. These activities could count as the voluntary section of your own DofE award! The word Sherpa comes from the mountaineers who help guide people in the Himalayan mountains. They are known for their hardiness and expertise, so the term Sherpa is now used widely to mean a guide or mentor.
VOLUNTEERING Mrs Byrne | Year 10 to 13 | Length: Term If you do not want to take on a leadership role helping boys in the lower school you may be able to work with primary school children of all ages assisting with literacy, numeracy and general activities. We have links with 4 primary schools in the local area and may look to expand in the future. Older boys may be able to assist in the care industry working with older people who can no longer live in their own homes. This is a challenging environment but the rewards can be fantastic. If you are interested in the retail sector might be able to work in one of our local charity shops in a support role. You will be trained in using the till and stock control along with customer care. We have also been working with the Marine in the Community programme as well as fund and resource raising for local charities.
ACADEMIA ENIGMA Mr Miles | Year 10 to 13 | Length: Term | Cost: £40 Solving puzzles and problems by working together as a team, putting these skills to the test by attempting a live Escape Room in Liverpool!
GCSE GREEK Miss Monk| Year 10 & 11 | Length: Year This activity is for those boys in Year 10 and 11 who have chosen to do Greek as a GCSE. This activity will last for the full year and will cover the content needed for your GCSE.
HIGHER PROJECT QUALIFICATION (HPQ - L2 EXTENDED PROJECT) Dr Pye| Year 10 | Length: Year | Cost: £40 | Qualification gained: Level 2 Higher Project Qualification (equivalent to one GCSE) The Higher Project Qualification (HPQ) allows students to discover the joys of independent learning, take responsibility for their own study and develop new life and study skills. It will offer an introduction to academic research and writing – a journey of discovery providing students an opportunity to explore an area of interest that extends or works outside of the School’s taught curriculum. Students are assessed by essay or by the production of an artefact; this course leads to external accreditation. Example of HPQs: issues of inequality in education, the role of CGI in the arts, modern renaissance of art deco architecture, to what extent can there be religious justification of terrorism.
MATHEMATICAL OLYMPIAD: PROBLEM SOLVING Dr Povall| Year 12 & 13 | Length: Term Fluency in mathematics allows us to apply basic mathematical techniques to simplify complex problems. What is required is the ability to reason mathematically, allowing your thought process to be accurate and precise for everyone to follow. The Mathematical Olympiad is designed to make students think. All problems are accessible, yet solving them requires structured, logical arguments. In these sessions we will apply mathematical knowledge from the classroom to various questions, ranging from real-world applications to highly theoretical and abstract constructs.
MEDICAL SOCIETY Mr Yates| Year 11 to 13 | Length: Term (Autumn only) Debating medical ethics, interview practice, external speakers promoting what it is like to be doctor & dentist. Discussing problem based learning and discussions relating to medical and dental practise. Reviewing research relating to medicine and dentistry. Course requirements at university. UCAT and BMAT preparation, to include the 4 pillars of the NHS.
ART, DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY CERAMICS Mr Gallagher | Year 10 to 13 | Length: Term During Ceramics, boys will explore the world of clay and create individual ceramic pieces. The process will include creating their own design ideas and developing them into sculptured and glazed final outcomes.
DRAWING AND WATERCOLOUR PAINTING Miss Baker | Year 10 to 13 | Length: Term/Year Students will develop their drawing skills and produce a detailed portrait & learn watercolour techniques and create a water colour portrait
MINIATURE PAINTING Mr Toney| Year 10 to 13 | Length: Term In this activity we will study basic and intermediate level miniature painting. We will cover techniques such as preparation and assembly, priming, base-coating, shading, highlighting and basing. The school will provide paints, brushes and miniatures. You can keep any miniatures you paint.
TECHSOFT 2D DESIGN Mr Jones| Year 10 & 11 | Length: Term This is a stretch and challenge activity offering the opportunity for students to use advanced features of TechSoft 2D Design software providing valuable experience that students can apply to DT lessons. The computer-based course will culminate in manufacturing artefacts using the laser cutter.
USING CAD/CAM WORKING TO TOLERANCE AND SCALE IN WOOD AND METAL Mr Beddard | Year 10 to 13 | Length: Term Tolerance and working to scale are important skills in Engineering. We will explore the use of CAD/CAM, accurate measuring and the use of templates and jigs to produce high quality scaled products and prototypes. Whether you currently study DT and want to enhance your making skills or whether you have left DT behind and want to acquire some practical life skills, this short course may be for you. We will take a close look at combining traditional craft processes with 21st Century computer driven technologies.All Health & Safety protocols will be included in the course content and you will make a 3D product to show off your newly acquired skills!
DISCUSSION AND DEBATE ETHICS OF SCIENCE Miss Hjort | Year 10 to 13 | Length: Term An engaging and relevant activity for any students wishing to develop their higher-level thinking skills. Discuss and debate a variety of issues in science, learn how to make a convincing argument, how to improve your public speaking and how to engage with challenging ideas that make you reconsider your own perspectives.
LAW AND ORDER SOCIETY Mr O'Malley| Year 10 to 13 | Length: Term This group will explore the path an offence takes through our legal system, from commission of the offence, encounters with law enforcement, to trial in a Magistrate/Crown Court, sentencing, to punishment and probation, across the course of a term. The opportunity here is for students to develop their understanding of how the justice system works, how the law is applied in England and Wales, and discuss many of the challenges faced by the judiciary, probation services, and law enforcement, in a relaxed but challenging environment.
MILITARY HISTORY Mr Stanley | Year 10 to 13 | Length: Term The group will explore a sequence of battles, examining the geopolitical context of the battle, weapons and tactics. It will look at the experience of leaders, and ground troops: Battle of the Ebro River Spain, 217 BC; Agincourt, France 1415; Waterloo, Belgium 1815; Operations at Montuaban during the Somme Offensive 1916; Thermopylae, Greece 480 BC; The Ebro River Operations during the Spanish Civil War 1938; Operation Catapult Mers-el-Kebir, Algeria 1940 where Britain fights Vichy France; The Greek Civil War 1944/1945 where British troops intervene; Hue, 1968 Vietnam; Operation Banner 1969-2007, Northern Ireland; Falklands War 1982; and Turmoil at Musa Qala in Afghanistan 2007.
DRAMA, FILM AND MEDIA CONTENT CREATION Mr Davenport| Year 10 to 13 | Length: Term This activity will teach you content creation skills so that you will be equipped with relevant skills for modern content creation. This includes scripting, video and audio production and editing so that you can create podcasts, vlogs, sketches and more. This can culminate in setting up a school podcast network, YouTube page and more!
FILM CLUB Mrs Raby| Year 10 & 11 | Length: Term The what, why, when, how and who of films. Look at particular genres of film, remakes of old movies and much more …
FOREIGN FILM CLUB Mrs Eden | Year 10 to 13 | Length: Term If you enjoy watching films but wish to broaden your cinematic experience, this Tendo activity is perfect for you. It will be an opportunity to enjoy a range of fascinating foreign-language films from all over the globe and explore their impact on the world of cinema. During our post-film discussions, you will also develop your skills as a film critic!
LAMDA ACTING AND PUBLIC SPEAKING COURSES Mr D Toney | Year 10 to 13 | Length: 2 Terms | Cost: £200 | Qualification gained: LAMDA award You can opt to take a LAMDA examination in either Acting or Public Speaking. These courses will be delivered by a specialist teacher in a small group environment, so places are limited. For the acting course, you can work as solo candidates or in a duologue and prepare speeches from classical and contemporary drama to perform for a visiting examiner. For Public Speaking, you will prepare presentations and speeches to be delivered to a visiting examiner.
SCRIPTWRITING Mr Davenport| Year 10 to 13 | Length: Term This activity will help develop creative writing abilities by taking a comprehensive scriptwriting class that will take you from the early idea all the way to the final draft. Whether you want to write the next big play or film, this activity will help you develop the skills to plan your story, develop characters, write effective dialogue and so much more. This will be perfect for anyone with a creative itch and has the ambition to take on a large project.
PODCASTS AND PERFORMANCE Mrs Coleman| Year 10 to 13 | Length: Term Do you enjoy listening to podcasts? Are you a keen performer or presenter? Would you like to explore the possibility of a career in radio, journalism, drama or the wider media? Media and Performance combines all of these to equip you with skills in scriptwriting, performance and media production. Over the course of the year, you will learn how to write scripts for podcasts and radio drama, you will make your own podcasts and you will produce your own plays for radio. You will learn how podcasting has grown from a relatively niche form of entertainment into a central part of major broadcasting companies’ output. You will spend your Friday afternoons working on a number of scripted dramas and podcasting projects in areas such as sport, the arts and school life. You will get to try your hand at interviewing, presenting and performing, as well as bolstering your technical skillset in editing and production.
FINANCE AND BUSINESS CISI FINANCE COURSE Mr Kay| Year 13 | Length: Year | Cost: £120 | Qualification gained: Level 3 certificate for introduction to investment [AS level equivalent]. Membership of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment The qualification offers a comprehensive introduction to the financial services sector with specific focus on investments. This includes assets and markets, equities, bonds, derivatives and investment funds.
MUSIC ROCK BAND Mr Davis| Year 10 to 13 | Length: Term Not just rock, but multiple genres! Song writing, live jamming and listening to and discussing artists who we admire. Drawing inspiration to write and play music.
SESSION MUSICIANSHIP Mr Harrison | Year 10 to 13 | Length: Term Boys must have previous musical experience to a standard of at least Grade 3. Places are limited to 20 boys which will be in 4 groups of 5 which change each session. Groups will be given a piece of Music to rehearse and perform. Boys are encouraged to make their own suggestions regarding repertoire. We will cover many different genres and discover new Music as we do so. At the end of each session, we will meet in a performance space for a ‘Battle of the Bands’ where we will listen to one another perform and give constructive feedback.
SCIENCE AND COMPUTING CHEMISTRY CAMBRIDGE CHALLENGE (C3L6) Dr Hardy| Year 12 | Length: 2 Terms (Spring & Summer) | Qualification gained: C3L6 certificate TThis is a stretch and challenge extension activity, based on knowledge learnt in the lower sixth. You will apply your knowledge to unknown situations and it will require you to think outside the box. Topics will be based on real life contemporary issues.
MINECRAFT EDUCATION Dr Clay| Year 10 to 13 | Length: Term You will explore the Minecraft Build Challenges. Exploring worlds such as: International Space Station, Physics Coaster, Save the Ocean, and Unesco Global Build Challenge. In this activity you will create engaging worlds with real world applications. Working in collaboration to build innovative worlds and share their stories with Fly through recordings of their worlds
PHYSICS OLYMPIAD Mr Toney | Year 12 | Length: 2 Terms (Spring & Summer) This is a stretch and challenge extension activity, based on knowledge learnt in the lower sixth. You will apply your knowledge to unknown situations and it will require you to think outside the box. Topics will be based on real life contemporary issues.
SKILLS AND GAMES CRYPTIC CROSSWORDS Miss Hoath| Year 10 to 13 | Length: Term You will learn the methods and practise the skills needed for cracking cryptic crosswords. We will build gradually from simple, quick cryptics, up to more complicated puzzles. We will also have a go at creating our own cryptic crosswords.
LET’S GET QUIZZICAL Mr Yates| Year 10 & 11 | Length: Term (January onwards) Let’s Get Quizzical will introduce a number of trivia, quiz and knowledge-based games. These will vary week on week and will include: University Challenge, Pointless, Who Wants to be a Millionaire?, 'Pub Quiz', Million Pound Drop, Trivial Pursuit and many more. We will not only learn a raft of trivia and general knowledge, but improve confidence through working in a team.
MASTER CHEF - AN INTRODUCTION TO COOKING Chartwells| Year 10 to 13 | Length: Term Learn to cook a variety of dishes in the school kitchens. These kitchen skills will give you confidence to cook at home and impress the whole family!
STRATEGY BOARD GAMES Mr Andrews| Year 10 to 13 | Length: Term We play a variety of strategy, area control and campaign games – examples include Catan, Imperial and Acquire. This activity promotes thinking skills, performing in a competitive scenario and team working.
SPORT AND FITNESS AMERICAN SPORTS & INVASION GAMES Mr O'Brien & Mr Cooke | Year 10 & 11 | Length: Term The opportunity to play and learn about a sport that you might not have had the opportunity to play such as American Football, Basketball, Baseball, Handball and Ice Hockey.
DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP THROUGH SPORT Mr Weare | Year 10 to 13 | Length: Year You will develop your leadership skills over the year, through volunteering within the various sporting activities we have on offer during TENDO. Across this course you will be planning, evaluating, assisting and leading various sessions. You will look to develop both their theoretical knowledge of sport(s) and how to plan, deliver and evaluate sessions, whilst developing their ability to practically assist and lead sessions individually or as part of a group. Once they have done this, there will be periods of reflection. Along with developing communication and leadership skills, you will be allowing other people to stay physically active. This course involves both guided & peer-to-peer learning and supervised leadership to ensure that learners have all the skills they need to lead basic physical activities to other people.
GOLF Mr Fletcher & Mr Stiff | Year 10 to 13 | Length: Term | Cost: £50 Golf option for those who play the game, and want to improve further. Ideally this is for anyone who has a handicap and wants to represent the school in matches against other schools. Professional coaching will be available and you will be able to practise these skills on the course.
WRITING CREATIVE CLUB Mrs Lewis | Year 10 to 13 | Length: Term An opportunity for those who love being creative - whether that be poetry, short stories, news articles or even film reviews. Work will be published termly in a school magazine format. Do you have lots of opinions and nowhere to express them? Do you love to create your own imaginary worlds and characters? Do you enjoy producing your own poetry? If so, Creative Club is your place to do so. This is a great club for anyone who is passionate about creating their own writing, or those who would like to move into the fields of journalism or media in years to come. A range of writing styles and influences will be covered.