Co-Curricular
Programme
Where girls learn without limits 2021-2022
The difference between the ordinary and the extraordinary is the extra... At NHSG there is nothing ordinary about our co-curricular offer and we strongly encourage girls to discover their passions through our extensive programme. Whether it is trying something new or engaging in a life-long interest, there will be an activity, club or society for your daughter to enjoy. Research into the benefits of co-curricular activity in schools has found that pupils who participate in these activities attain higher academic results, have better relationships at school, and are more likely to lead healthy, active lifestyles when they leave school. They also learn the value of commitment, teamwork, discipline and open-mindedness. Our co-curricular programme available from Reception through to Year 13 provides opportunities for our girls to develop leadership skills, build resilience, represent the school, and above all, offers them the chance to make life-long memories and friends. As well as clubs run by our dedicated staff, our Sixth Formers are encouraged to share their interests with younger girls by setting up and leading activities of their own. This demonstrates initiative and organisation on the part of our Sixth Formers and promotes team spirit across all age groups. We encourage girls to get involved in a variety of activities as it is important to maintain a healthy balance between their studies and life outside of school work. This approach is key to them leading positive and fulfilled lives and enjoying everything that Newcastle High has to offer. If you have any questions, please do get in touch with our Co-Curricular Co-ordinators.
Junior School
Mrs Barnett e.barnett@ncl.gdst.net
Senior School
Miss Penny s.penny@ncl.gdst.net
Junior School
CHOIR
Concerts and performances planned for the coming year and the Junior Choir will play an intrinsic part in our performance calendar. We look forward to your daughter performing in small informal concerts as well as in whole school performances.
BRIGHT SPARKS
GAMING
For experienced gamers or girls looking to try something new! Gaming Club will be an opportunity to discuss your daughter’s favourite games, work collaboratively, learn about ‘gaming etiquette’ and provide opportunities to learn and problem solve whilst enjoying a range of age appropriate video games in a secure environment (online gaming will not be an element of the club).
MODERN LANGUAGES
An introduction to French and German club for girls in Years 5 and 6. Mandarin club will run on Tuesday evenings to build upon the Mandarin lessons that will be introduced for girls in Year 2 from September and girls from Years 1 and 2 are welcome to join this club.
MUSICAL THEATRE
Musical Theatre club is open to girls from Years 4 – 6. This will culminate in a Junior School Musical, which will take place in our Senior School site during the summer term, making use of the excellent facilities for performances that we have at Tankerville Terrace.
ORCHESTRA
Girls who currently learn a musical instrument are invited to join our Junior Orchestra which will run every Wednesday evening. Being part of the orchestra will bring various opportunities to perform in school concerts and Open Days as well as learning fun pieces with friends.
SAMBA BAND
This is a lively and exciting opportunity for any girl who is keen to develop a musical interest. Samba band will be delivered by Mr Dave Lowry who has delivered peripatetic drum lessons at NHSG for a number of years.
PE
Your daughter will continue to have the opportunity to enjoy PE clubs before and after school and these are indicated on the timetable. From September, as an addition to our offer, Years 3 and 4 will have the opportunity to take part in a PE club on our senior school site before school on a Wednesday morning and all Year 3 and 4 will then have a PE lesson from 9am until 10am in Senior School, making the most of the facilities available.
Bright Sparks has a strong focus on developing a further interest in academic and STEM subjects for girls in Year 2 – Year 6. This programme is tailored to capture your daughter’s imagination and ignite her natural curiosity. Blocks of 6/7 weeks will be delivered in the following areas: Humanities, Science, Technology, Maths and Communication.
CREATIVE SPARKS
This element of the co-curricular programme focuses on the Creative Arts plus Outdoor Learning and your daughter will have the opportunity to experience all fours areas of: Art, Dance, Textiles and Forest School as she progresses through the school year. Your daughter will rotate throughout the blocks over the academic year from September through to May.
Junior School Co-Curricular Clubs
Autumn Term Timetable 2021
MONDAY Time After School 16.00 - 17.00 16.00 - 17.00
Activity Choir Choir
Year Group
Teacher
Location
Reception - Year 2 Years 3 - 6
Miss Young Mrs Newey
Music Room Main Hall
Year Group
Teacher
Location
Years 1 - 2
Mr Franks
KS1 Astroturf
Years 1 - 2 Years 3 - 6
Mrs Zhang Mr Lowry
MFL Room Main Hall
Year Group
Teacher
Location
Years 3 - 4
Miss Penny/ Miss Watson
Brandling Sports Hall or Astro field
Reception
Junior School Staff
Reception classroom
Years 2 - 6
Junior School Staff
Junior School classroom - TBC
Years 4 - 6
Mrs Richardson
Main Hall/Maurita Hall
Years 2 - 6
Mrs Kempston
Music Room
TUESDAY Time Activity Before School 8.00 - 9.00 PE After School 16.00 - 17.00 Mandarin 16.00 - 17.00 Samba Band
WEDNESDAY
See Creative Spark timetable for futher details!
Time Activity Before School 7.45 - 8.30 Netball and Hockey After School 15.30 - 16.00 Literacy/ Maths/ Science 16.00 - 17.00 Creative Sparks 16.00 - 17.00 Musical Theatre 16.00 - 17.00 Orchestra
Junior School Co-Curricular Clubs
Autumn Term Timetable 2021
THURSDAY Time Activity Before School 7.45 - 8.30 Netball Lunchtime 12.30 - 13.20 Hockey See Bright Spark timetable for futher details!
Year Group
Teacher
Location
Year 5
Miss Gibson
Senior School
Year 5
Miss Gibson
Senior School
Years 2 - 6
Junior School Teaching Staff
Junior School classroom - TBC
Year 1
Junior School Teaching Staff
Junior School classroom - Sewell
Year Group
Teacher
Location
Year 6
Miss Penny
Senior School
Year 6
Mr Gordon
Senior School
Mr Bosworth
Junior School ICT Suite
After School 16.00 - 17.00
Bright Sparks
15.45 - 16.30
Literacy/ Maths/ Science
FRIDAY Time Activity Before School 7.45 - 8.25 Netball Lunchtime 12.40 - 13.20 Hockey After School 16.00 - 17.00
Gaming Club Years 3 - 4
Creative Sparks (Years 2-6) Autumn Term 1 Timetable 2021
Year 2
Art
Year 3
Dance
Year 4
Forest School
Year 5
Forest School
Year 6
Textiles
Bright Sparks (Years 2-6)
Autumn Term 1 Timetable 2021
Year 2
Humanities
Year 3
Technology
Year 4
Science
Year 5
Communication
Year 6
Maths
Senior School PROTEN Proten has been designed to inspire and stretch our girls intellectually and culturally. with a passion for learning. The programme will cover a broad range of subjects, as you will see from the timetable below.
Years 7 -8 (Room 17)
Years 9-10 (Room 42/43)
Years 11-12 (Room 28)
Thurs 16th September
Physics
Business/Econimics Politics
Thurs 30th September
RS/Phil
Physics
Maths
Thurs 7th October
Biology
History
Physics
Thurs 14th October
Nutrition – Dr Emma Stevenson – Newcastle University
Thurs 4th November
Information Technology/ Computing
Classics
Religious Studies/ Philosophy
Thurs 11th November
Chemistry
Music
Business/Economics
Thurs 18th November
Maths
English
Chemistry
Thurs 25th November
Politics
Maths
Classics
Thurs 2nd December
Introduction to Astronomy by Kielder Observatory
The Aurora by Kielder Observatory
Thurs 9th December
Geography
Chemistry
Modern Foreign Languages
ATHLETICS
Our Winter athletics clubs provides girls to work on technique and fitness during the off season to ensure they are prepared for the Summer months. Girls will have the opportunity to work on all track and field events.
BADMINTON
Badminton offers recreation, development and performance opportunities for all girls. Everyone is welcome.
CHOIR
The choir provides girls the chance to sing as a collective. They learn a variety of songs and perform at concerts and major school events such as the Christmas Carol Service. All are welcome.
CODING CLUB
Coding club will be a space for girls to develop coding skills and create their own computer games, animations and websites. They will learn how to use technology creatively.
DANCE COMPANY KS3
This group is for girls who are developing as dancers. They work on a variety of styles, such as Musical Theatre, Ballet, Jazz and Contemporary. They meet weekly to choreograph and rehearse a dance based on a variety of stimuli and they also perform in lots of events.
DANCE COMPANY KS4
Dance Company is for girls who demonstrate a high standard of technical ability and creativity in Dance. Company members work collaboratively to develop their skills to the highest level. Girls then perform at NHSG, public events and national competitions. Girls also have the opportunity to work with guest choreographers during workshops and residencies to gain new skills and experience.
FOOTBALL
Football club develops skills and game understanding which can then be transferred into the competitive environment. The girls will have the chance to represent school in local competitions.
GUITAR GROUP
Guitar Group provides girls with the opportunity to perform music from a variety of genres including pop and jazz. Acoustic, electric and bass guitarists are all welcome.
HOCKEY
Hockey is a sport for girls training at least once a week. Teams will play local fixtures, cup games, local and GDST tournaments. Every girl who wants to be part of the hockey programme is welcome and we run as many teams as required for everyone to have a competitive opportunity.
LANGUAGE LEADERS
Language Leaders club is run by Sixth Formers working towards their Young Language Leaders Award. The younger girls who attend will receive support with their Modern Foreign Language studies including guidance on revision and the opportunity to engage in fun, educational activities that will reinforce their learning.
NETBALL
Netball is a sport for girls training at least once a week. Teams will play local fixtures, cup games, local and GDST tournaments. Every girl who wants to be part of the netball programme is welcome and we run as many teams as required for everyone to have a competitive opportunity.
ORCHESTRA
Orchestra is our instrumental ensemble and they play material from a range of composers – from Mozart to Jessie J. Available for strong instrumentalists, this provides a high quality experience and challenges girls’ musical abilities. Attendees will play in a variety of concerts throughout the year. Those who have an instrument lesson should consider one of our ensembles.
PROTEN
Proten, meaning ‘stretch’ in Latin, is our academic enrichment programme designed to inspire and stretch our girls intellectually and culturally. This programme is available to all girls, but does require girls to sign up.
TRAMPOLINE
Trampoline Club offers girls an opportunity to develop a range of skills from simple to complex and put them together into routines to take to competitions. Everyone is welcome.
THEATRE CLUB
The club will work towards performing a National Theatre Connections play. Everyone is welcome.
Senior School Co-Curricular Clubs
Autumn Term Timetable 2021
MONDAY Time Activity Before School 7.45 - 8.30 County Netball Lunchtime 12.30 - 13.00 Fitness 12.30 - 13.30 GDST Lead 12.50 - 13.30 Badminton After School 16.00 - 16.45 Choir 16.00 - 17.00 KS4 Dance Company 16.00 - 17.15 Netball 16.00 - 17.15 Netball 16.00 - 17.15 Hockey
Year Group
Teacher
Location
Under 14
Miss Watson
Tankerville Sports Hall
Year 8 Year 12 Years 7 - 9
Miss Gibson Mrs Gibb Miss Hefford
Fitness Suite Room 23 Tankerville Sports Hall
All Years 10 -12 Year 7 Year 8 Years 9 - 10
Mr Newey Mrs Hylton Miss Watson Miss Gibson Mrs Hamer/ Miss Hefford
Music Room Dance Studio Tankerville Sports Hall Brandling Sports Hall Astro
Year Group
Teacher
Location
Year 10
Miss Penny
Tankerville Sports Hall
All All Years 10-11
Miss Gibson + XC Captain Mrs Waton Miss Hefford
Fitness Suite Science Labs Tankerville Sports Hall
All Years 7 - 9
Music Room Dance Studio
TUESDAY Time Activity Before School 7.45 – 8.30 Netball Lunch 12.30 - 13.00 Cross Country/Fitness 12.30 - 13.00 STEM Club 12.50 - 13.30 Badminton After School 16.00 - 16.30 Guitar Group 16.00 - 17.00 KS3 Dance Company 16.00 - 17.15
Hockey
Years 11- 13
Mr Watt Mrs Hylton and Dance Captains Mrs Hamer
16.00 - 17.15
Languages/Young Language Leaders Athletics Cookery Club Debating Club
All
Language Leaders
Room 12
Years 7 - 9 Year 9 All
Mrs Chipchase Mrs Scott Sixth Form
Tankerville Sports Hall Home Economics Room Room 31
16.00 - 17.15 16.00 - 17.00 16.00 - 17.00
Astro
Senior School Co-Curricular Clubs
Autumn Term Timetable 2021
WEDNESDAY Time Lunchtime
Activity
Year Group
Teacher
Location
12.30 - 13.00
Fitness Mandarin
Year 9 Years 7 - 9
Mrs Hamer Mrs Lane
Fitness Suite Room 1
All All Years 9 - 13 Years 11 - 13 Years 7 - 8 Years 9 - 13 Year 10 Year 11
Mr Newey Music Room Mr Willis Room 7 Mrs Dobson Drama Studio Miss Penny/Miss Watson Brandling Sports Hall Mrs Hamer Tankerville Sports Hall Miss Gibson Astro Mr Jones Room 38 Mrs Tasker Room 36
12.30 - 13.10
After School Orchestra 16.00 - 17.00 Coding Club 16.00 - 17.00 Theatre Group 16.00 - 17.15 Netball 16.00 – 17.15 Trampoline 16.00 – 17.15 Football 16.00 - 16.45 Maths Club 16.00 - 16.45 Maths Club 16.00 - 16.45
THURSDAY Time Lunchtime
Activity
Year Group
Teacher
Location
12.30 - 13.00 13.00 - 13.30
Public Speaking HEAL (invitation only) Maths Club
Years 10-11 Key Stage 3 Year 9
Mrs McEvedy Mrs Hamer Mr Voysey
Room 31 Fitness Suite Room 37
Drop-in
Maths Club
Year 13
Mrs Tasker
Room 36
Proten Musical Rehearsal
All All
Various Performing Arts Staff
Senior School classroom - TBC Music Room
Hockey Maths Club
Years 7 - 8 Year 12
Mrs Hamer/Miss Hefford Astro Field Mr Jones Room 38
12.00 - 13.00
See Proten timetable for further details!
After School 16.00 - 17.00 16.00 - 17.00 16.00 - 17.15 16.00 - 16.45
Senior School Co-Curricular Clubs
Autumn Term Timetable 2021
FRIDAY Time Activity Before School 7.45 - 8.30 Netball Lunchtime 12.30 - 13.00 Fitness 12.50 - 13.30 Basketball 12.50 - 13.30 Football 13.00 - 13.30 Beginner’s Greek 13.00 - 13.30 Current Affairs
Year Group
Teacher
Location
Year 9
Miss Watson
Brandling Sports Hall
Years 10-11 All Years 7-8 All All
Mrs Hamer Miss Hefford Miss Gibson Ms Roxby Mr Hyde
Fitness Suite Tankerville Sports Hall Tankerville Sports Hall Room 2 Room 20