NCD Enrichment Brochure 2023/24

F U L L E N R I C H M E N T L I S T

HEALTH & WELLBEING

Relaxation and Meditation

Techniques

Badminton

Couch to 5K

Jogging / Running

Talented Athlete

Scholarship Programme

Wellbeing Group

Fitness Club

Healthy Minds

Yoga

Community Supported

Agricultural Group

Dance Club

Cricket Nets

Competitive Sport

Recreational Sport

Creative Writing for

Relaxation and Mindfulness

CLUBS & SOCIETIES SUPER CURRICULUM

Singing for Everyone College Choir College Magazine

Battle of the Bands

Jazz/ Wind Band

Instrumental Groups

Essential Reads

Business Enterprise

Psychology Film Club

The Christian Union

Basic German

Improver French

Italian for Beginners

Amnesty International

Eco Champions

Battle of the Books

Premier League Fantasy

Football

Volunteering

Inside the Mind of a Serial Killer

Biological Sciences Club

Chess Club

Student Stocks and Share

Investor

The Hellfire Club (Dungeons and Dragons)

E-Sports College Production

Debating Society

Student Executive

Fashion Illustration

Beyond Geography and GeoScience Club

PE and Sport

Royal Society of Chemistry

Young Analyst Competition

Royal Society of Chemisty's Olympiad Competition

Astrophysics

Conducting Psychological Research

Concept Art and Character Fundamentals

Computer Science

Masterclass

Maths Masterclass

Physics Olympiad

Going Beyond the English Curriculum

Going Beyond the Economics Curriculum Going Beyond the Business Studies

Curriculum

NHS Values – Preparing for a Career in the Health Service

Going Beyond the Sociology Curriculum Going Beyond the Accountancy Curriculum

BASE Accounting Going Beyond the History Curriculum

History Book Club

Sociology

LEADERSHIP & LIFE EXPERIENCES

Digital Online Resources Workshop

Your Personal Statement

B Friend Doncaster (in association with the Red Cross)

Sports Leadership

Sports Ambassadors

Duke of Edinburgh

Fundraising Group

Financial Management for Beginners

Research Skills (Pre EPQ)

Basic First Aid

Turing Scheme

Opportunities Abroad

Ski Trip 2025

Joining New College Doncaster is not just about achieving outstanding results. Our students are successful because they invest in both their studies and their personal development, actively developing new skills and interests, establishing new friendships, building confidence and widening their horizons. Getting involved in enrichment is about being a part of our community. It’s what sets you apart from other candidates when you’re applying for the very best degree courses and jobs.

We are excited to offer you an extensive range of enrichment options for 2020-21. The programme includes a large number of clubs and societies, health and wellbeing activities, opportunities to support others through peer mentoring, the chance to be ambassador for the college, to take part in recreational or competitive sport, and to join subject workshops which explore academic areas of interest beyond what’s in A level or BTEC courses.

We have created a programme which is very flexible. You might be interested in signing up for one of the larger programmes that runs for 20 or 30 sessions over the year, or you might just want to sign up for a bite-size programme which lasts for just 5 sessions. There’s nothing to stop you signing up for more than one of these bite-size programmes if you want to.

We hope there is something for everyone in our programme, but if you’re interested in setting up your own club or society you’d be welcome to email sharon.west@nclt.ac.uk to discuss your ideas further.

You can sign up now using the link at the end of the brochure. Think carefully about which you’d like to commit to. We’ll put together for you a finalised timetable as soon as we can early in the autumn term. We hope you enjoy looking through the options and getting involved.

Scott Faulkner - Associate Assistant Principal

H E A L T H & W E L L B E I N G

Focusing on breathing techniques, gentle movement and meditation to teach methods of relaxation which have been used for centuries in yoga and Eastern cultures. Learning to calm the mind and body can help reduce anxiety, improve sleep, aid focus and contribute to overall happiness and well being.

Learning more about well being, how to relax the mind and about other cultures and religions along the way will create well rounded, curious people who are more able to manage their mental well being and face daily challenges.

Promoting a relaxed environment to swings some rackets, have fun and keep fit. As the activity develops, we will seek to set up a league and several tournaments throughout the year.

This activity will seek to develop communication skills - especially when playing as doubles. Badminton will also look to enhance personal wellbeing and students ability to work well under pressure.

C O U C H

T O 5 K

A running group for absolute beginners that gradually progresses towards running non-stop over 5 kilometres over a period of 9 weeks, with a graduation celebration at the end to celebrate your new achievements.

Running sharpens your memory and improves earning abilities, as well as reducing anxiety and depression.

J O G G I N G / R U N N I N G

An opportunity to graduate from the couch to 5k or for those where running is already part of their normal activity already. This will seek to extend Personal Bests for both distance and time.

The Talented Athlete Scholarship Programme helps support and guide students competing in competitive Sport at an elite level outside of college in a number of disciplines. This will help aid progression into sports programmes for those participants taking part, as well as helping to develop fitness throughout.

W E L L - B E I N G

G R O U P

Each session, students who are interested in offering peer support/mental health advice to each other will get together. You’ll help shape the way in which students are able to support each other at New College Doncaster.

This programme will help support positive mental health, reduce stress, and increase signposting to other agencies.

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This is an opportunity for students to attend a regular fitness club and experience different ideas around their training or gain support around working towards a specific goal.

Come along for a range of activities to help you achieve your training goals. As well as developing fitness, this programme also seeks to enhance your mental and social health.

H E A L T H Y

M I N D

Over 5 weeks we will cover anxiety, low mood, exam stress, how to get a good night’s sleep and meditation. Each week will have a specific focus with tips and tools for helping to develop a healthy mind.

The programme seeks to help students become more selfaware, knowledgeable and gain a better understanding of their wellbeing, aiding their next steps.

Y O G A

These 30 minute sessions will help with techniques to help you relax the mind, body and soul. Whilst developing your own physical fitness, you will also enrich your own mental health.

No previous experience of Yoga is required and all students are welcome.

This activity is for those students who have an interest in growing their own plants and agriculture.

As well as learning numerous skills, you will also have the opportunity to develop your enterprise skills by selling your produce in and around the local community.

D A N C E C L U B

If you have a passion for Dance this is the club for you, meeting on a weekly basis this is your opportunity to develop your Dance skills and compete against other colleges at the national finals of the Big Dance off.

All students are welcome and a range of abilities catered for.

C R I C K E T N E T S

A weekly activity providing you the opportunity to practise your cricket skills. Throughout the year there will be mini competitions before culminating in a final tournament to crown the ultimate cricket team.

The activity will offer teamwork skills as well as offering competitive involvement. The activity will also look to establish links with local cricket clubs to allow students to step in to competitive cricket participation at a higher level.

Here at New College we offer a range of competitive sports that are part of your timetable. Sign up for these activities must be completed on enrolment day. These activities include:

Men’s Football (AOC League)

Men’s Football (South Yorkshire Flexi League)

Girls FootballGirls Netball (AOC League)

Girl’s Netball (South Yorkshire Flexi league)

Men’s Basketball (AOC league)

Mixed Hockey (From October Half Term)

Mixed Rugby (from October Half Term)

We also offer a range of recreational activities through the Colleges sport department. More information about the start dates for each of these will be provided by the sports department in September. Register your interest in the form at the end and keep an eye on the screens around College for more information. Our recreational activities include:

Netball

Volleyball

Futsal

Dodgeball

Ultimate Frisbee

Rounders

Softball

Rugby

This group is the perfect opportunity for you to use your creative writing skills to help unwind and relax. Each week we will explore a range of activities and mindfulness techniques that you can use alongside your creative writing to help assist with all of the challenges that life can bring.

C L U B S & S O C I E T I E S

Singing is a great opportunity for you to gain confidence, meet others and perform in groups.

This group welcomes singers of all abilities with the opportunity to take part in college wide performances throughout the year.

This is a fun opportunity for both staff and students alike to participate in the New College Choir, performing at numerous college wide events throughout the year.

You’ll develop a wide range of transferable skills that are useful at any stage in your career, including teamwork and communication.

For those who have an interest in working in Media or Journalism, this is the perfect opportunity for you to have a hands experience of running the New College magazine.

This will be a great experience to write on your CV/UCAS statements and will help to demonstrate a wide range of transferrable skills for any job role.

This is for those budding musicians who may already have formed a band to take part in competitions and performances throughout the year in numerous styles including Rock, Pop and Indie.

You’ll be given the opportunity to develop your own music skills and compete against other bands/acts within the region.

If you want to play your woodwind, brass, instrument or bass guitar and drum kit in a larger group, join this band.

The music played will be a variety of popular music styles.

I N S T R U M E N T A L

G R O U P

If you play an instrument this is your chance to play with others as you practise your skills with a range of Instruments including the Saxophone, Strings and Piano.

You will perform at events throughout the year, helping to develop your confidence and team working skills.

E S S E N T I A L

R E A D S

Want to get to grips with some must-read novels? Want to read some classics but unsure where to start? Want to become a more well-read individual and an inevitably better person? Not a student of English but still love to read?

This group will give you the opportunity to read some great 20th and 21st century texts that have all achieved critical acclaim. We will meet every month to discuss our book and eat some cake!

B U S I N E S S

E N T E R P R I S E

Ever wanted to run your own Business? Have a great idea for a product that you want to get to market?

This is your opportunity to take part in a nationwide Enterprise programme that will see you compete against other colleges across the country. You will create a Business Plan, research and fund your own start up and get your product to market.

P S Y C H O L O G I C A L

F I L M C L U B

Each week the group will watch a film associated with the current topic of study, answering key questions and discuss in relations to psychological concepts and theory demonstrated in a range of films over the years.

C H R I S T I A N

U N I O N

The Christian Union provides an opportunity for individuals to get together and discuss life issues, encourage each other and pray together.

Students attend the Christian Union have the chance to develop leadership and pastoral skills. It also helps builds friendships, develops self-confidence and develops strategies for dealing with negativity and low self-esteem.

For those wanting to study German outside of the classroom setting, you will have the opportunity to learn the language and practise your skills in small groups on a regular basis to really help immerse yourself in the language. This is a great opportunity for those considering studying a language abroad or even for those that may be considering a year abroad as part of their university choices.

This is for students who have studied French at GCSE and would like to continue to use their language skills and not lose what they have learnt. We will continue to use and build on skills acquired at GCSE level but also look at using French in a practical way e.g. French for travel and holidays. We will also explore some elements of French culture such as food, society, customs, film etc

I T A L I A N F O R B E G I N N E R S

For those wanting to study Italian outside of the classroom setting, you will have the opportunity to learn the language and practise your skills in small groups on a regular basis to really help immerse yourself in the language. This is a great opportunity for those considering studying a language abroad or even for those that may be considering a year abroad as part of their university choices.

In the Amnesty International enrichment group you will have the opportunity to highlight key humanitarian issues prevalent in society across the world.

As a member of Amnesty International you will seek to promote human right issues and raise the awareness of injustices not only in your local area but across the globe.

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C H A M P I O N S

Eco Champions is your opportunity to help promote the green credentials of the college and its community.

You will explore as a group ways to promote issues such as recycling, energy use and wastage across the college and the local community.

This is a fantastic chance to work with other likeminded individuals and make a change for the future.

B A T T L E O F

T H E B O O K S

Battle of the Books is a book trivia competition encouraging students to read a range of books from all different genres. In teams, you will compete against others across the college to help develop strategies for reading.

This activity will help you to develop a range of skills that can be useful when considering further study including the selection of data and evaluating it sources.

In this activity staff and students alike can enter a fantasy football team into the College league and compete for monthly awards and end of season prizes.

Bi-weekly meetings will be run to discuss topics such as transfer tips, budget dilemmas, highest scoring players and managers and looking at key rivalries!

V O L U N T E E R I N G

This group is for those that have an interest in seeking volunteering opportunities across multiple settings.

As part of the group you will also help to promote fundraising for vital causes alongside the student Executive team.

A meeting for likeminded individuals to discuss serial killer cases and share ideas and viewpoints for a range of prolific cases. We will explore behaviours and attitudes of the individual, their potential motives for the crimes and what led to their own downfall.

Students hoping to study criminology or psychology will have a deeper understanding of the possible reasons and motives for serious criminal offences and these theories can be applied to other forms of human behaviour.

The Biological Sciences club includes a range of Biological Science related activities, including careers in Biology, gap year focus, Biological Science degrees and beyond.

There will also be visiting speakers to promote careers in Biological Science, ecological field trip, and Biological Science based competitions.

This will be a great opportunity to work alongside likeminded individuals and will help strengthen those considering the sciences as part of their next steps.

A weekly session where you will get to meet others to play Chess and other well- known strategy games.

Each week players will compete against others in the group as well as help develop their own strategy when playing chess.

Always fancied yourself as an Investor?

This is your opportunity to invest a virtual £100,000 in the stock market.

Run in association with Bloomberg, in small teams you will buy and sell a series of shares and stock in competition with other teams across the country with a top prize of an all expenses paid trip to New York.

You’ll develop a strong awareness of financial markets as well as develop vital teamwork and communications skills.

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C L U B ( D U N G E O N S & D R A G O N S )

The world famous Role Playing game Dungeons and Dragons which has resurged in popularity due to Netflix’s Stranger Things is one of our new offerings this year. You will have the opportunity to take part in role playing situation games whilst meeting like minded people, helping to develop your decision making skills and communication.

E - S P O R T S

Calling all budding gamers. This is your chance to test your skills against others in a range of online games including FIFA, Gran Turismo, Rocket League and many more. You will test your skills against other like minded gamers and compete for the college in a range of e sporting events.

After the success of our musical SIX! The College Production will return again (title to be confirmed) in 2023/2024. Come along if you have a keen interest in musical theatre and performing. All abilities welcome.

D E B A T I N G

S O C I E T Y

Brand new for the 2023/2024 academic year, the debating society is your opportunity to explore the latest current issues facing your generation. You will debate ideas and solutions with a range of your peers and take part in competitions to test your debating skills.

This is your opportunity to have a say in developing the student experience whilst here at College. Entrants are welcome to participate in each of the following to help shape the future of the college:

Events (Including Prom)

Student Voice

Equality and Diversity

Charity and Fundraising

F A S H I O N

I L L U S T R A T I O N

A bi-weekly workshop experimenting with a plethora of techniques to build a contemporary portfolio for students hoping to apply for Fashion courses at university or apply for roles in the Fashion industry. The techniques will be; collaging, drawing, painting and many more.

Would you like to extend your knowledge of the key geographical issues of our time? Find out more from leading experts and create your own ideas to solve some of these issues? Our Beyond Geography and Geo-Science Club will involve podcasts and interviews with leading experts like Tim Marshall, entering the Young Geographer of the Year competition or entering the RGS Essay Competition.

P E A N D S P O R T

Extending beyond the curriculum - An opportunity to develop knowledge beyond the A Level PE/BTEC Sport specification to develop content and skills required for academic progression.

The Schools’ Analyst Competition enables students competing in Year 12 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, Scotland or Republic of Ireland to demonstrate and expand on their existing chemistry knowledge, skills and aptitude for analytical science through practical analytical experiments based on relevant societal or industrial problems. Each competition aims to provide some tasks which are relatively familiar to the students such as titrations and others which are likely to be unfamiliar, such as chromatographic separations or atomic and molecular spectroscopy.

Designed to challenge and inspire, the UK Chemistry Olympiad is a unique opportunity for students to push themselves further and excel in the chemistry field. Budding chemists will develop critical problemsolving skills, learn to think more creatively and get a chance to test their knowledge in new, real-world situations. Recommended for Year 13 students only.

A S T R O P H Y S I C S

This activity provides students an opportunity to explore the physics behind stars, galaxies and the universe. We will look at methods of studying and classifying stars in the night's sky, measuring intergalactic distances and evidence for the big bang.

Students will get the chance to plan, conduct and review their own piece of psychological research on a range of areas such as memory, relationships or conformity. This will provide an engaging application of research methods topics which will be studied on the A level course as well as valuable experience which can be used on UCAS applications.

S U P E R C U R R I C U L U M

This is an opportunity for those who may want to one day pursue a career in games design.

The aim of the activity is to allow students to learn some fundamentals of character design in gaming, such as form/colour and lighting.

This will aim to provide a wider scope for those considering a career in the creative industries.

The Computer Science Masterclass will help prepare students beyond the A level specification, including UCAS statements, interview practice, looking at topics outside of the spec, and Oxbridge preparation.

This will help develop student confidence within the subject, their wider knowledge of the subject, and prepare them for interview at work and University.

Preparing students beyond the specification including advice on university admissions, interview practice, problem solving, and preparing for Oxford/Cambridge applications.

This programme will help to build confidence and develop problem solving skills, whilst also preparing for university admission (including tests such as TMUA, MAT) and interviews.

This is your opportunity to partake in the national British Physics Olympiad competition.

As part of the project you will carry out an experimental project and discuss your findings.

The project aims to develop a wide range of skills and experiences and is extremely beneficial for those considering a career in the sciences within the future.

A weekly lecture series that explores issues such as literary, linguistic, philosophical, social and historical concepts that extend beyond the A level specification and introduce extension ideas for English students and introduction to university level study.

As well as gaining a greater understanding of English concepts, this programme will also help to support those candidates looking to apply for English based programmes at university.

What is more dangerous for our future: Cows or Aeroplanes ?; Short termism and the pitfall of decision making, and Brexit: Boom or Bust?; these are all questions we will pose in this small series of Economic sessions designed to prepare students for further studying of Economics.

Recommended for a range of students, this will seek to expand upon your knowledge of current affairs as well as taking a different view of some of the key issues of our times.

The decisions that Businesses make are all around us on a daily basis, and greatly affect the decisions we make.

This short masterclass series will seek to expand your knowledge of Business theories and models, with clear application to the Business world around us.

You’ll gain a great insight into some of the theories covered at degree level Business and beyond.

Exploring the NHS Constitution and reviewing the key principles, each session we will explore the key values and how these can be demonstrated. We will also look at the history of the NHS, current issues, Volunteering/work exp and reflecting.

For those considering a career in the NHS this is a great opportunity to explore some of the key values, vital when applying for roles within the Health Care service

An introduction to studying Sociology at university, contemporary sociological issues and integrating traditional sociological theory.

This programme will seek to help prepare students for studying sociology at university, as well as helping to develop your wider reading vital for next steps and UCAS applications.

This will look at bridging activities from A Level to Degree (Level 4 - 6) Accountancy - looking at how topics studied in A Level will translate into degree level study as well as introduction to new topics beyond the curriculum.

For those students considering Accounting studies at a higher level this will provide them with links to how the topics studied in A Level may build foundations for degree level study. B A S E

This is your opportunity to take part in the BASE Accounting competition in association with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England (ICAEW). As part of the programme you will explore a number of investment options for firms and present your findings to an expert panel of judges.

You’ll develop a number of skills including team, work, communication and presentation skills.

A short series of masterclasses focussing on some of the key events in History, there will also be an opportunity to explore your own family’s history.

This course will deliver many crossover skills including wider reading and research, literature reviews and essay writing.

For those currently studying History or for any students that have a keen interest in regards to key events in History. The History Book club will be the perfect opportunity for you to explore a range of literature, helping to explore some of the key landmarks in human history, helping to develop an understanding of key events and how they shape our future.

S O C I O L O G Y

This enrichment will focus on wider reading in Sociology. We will research and discuss contemporary events and issues. This will be very useful for those intending to apply to a Russell Group University.

These will be a series of workshops demonstrating how to use the Learning Resource Centre to its potential.

These sessions will focus on how to effectively carry out research and find further reading materials for your courses, vital for reaching those top grades.

For those struggling with starting their personal statements or for those in need of some further inspiration, these sessions will aim to focus on what makes a great start to your personal statement. The sessions will provide you with an opportunity to share your statements, enabling you to act on advice to form a high quality personal statement.

Over 9 million people in the UK – almost a fifth of the population – say they are always or often lonely (British Red Cross and Co-Op, 2016).

This is your chance to volunteer to help support lonely individuals in society, helping to arrange events and activities to support them.

Our Sports Leadership qualifications are designed to use sport and physical activity to help young people develop and hone their leadership skills whilst helping themselves and others stay physically active.

Students undertaking a qualification in Sports Leadership will learn and demonstrate important life skills such as effective communication and organisation whilst learning to lead physical activities to younger people, their peers, older generations and within the community.

This is for those of you that have a genuine interest in sport and are keen to help organise and promote your own sports clubs. This activity will seek to enhance your leadership skills, experience as part of working as a team, and independence.

The Duke of Edinburgh Award is an amazing complement to academic life, helping our students stretch their comfort zones, build the confidence they need to get ahead and gain the skills that employers want in the workplace. It helps students develop great working relationships that benefit classroom dynamics leadership skills.

Our students engage in active citizenship, giving back to our community, improve their fitness and learn a skill – all activities that need support. It provides students with a prestigious certificate recognising their achievement and an improved chance of getting into university, college or employment.

G R O U P

Meeting on a regular basis, this group will explore fundraising opportunities within college and the local community.

Together we will meet to plan fundraising events and organise them throughout the year.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a team as well as developing your communication and presentations skills.

What Tax should I pay? How does a direct debit work? How much will I need to budget for going out?

These are all areas that will be explored as part of the financial management for beginners.

In these vital sessions you will learn how to manage your finances, with many transferable skills including organisation and planning.

For all those wishing to start an EPQ in the Summer term, the research skills project will act as a precursor.

You will go through the taught elements of the EPQ specification including how to carry out research; validating sources; how to organise a research project and many more.

Towards the end of the programme you will have the opportunity to submit a brief proposal for continuation on to the EPQ.

B A S I C F I R S T A I D

The focus of this enrichment is to inform / refresh basic understanding of First Aid. Skills including Primary/Secondary Surveys, dealing with shock, unconsciousness, bleeding and CPR will be covered. Students will not receive any accreditation for First Aid.

T U R I N G S C H E M E

This is your opportunity to take part in a work experience placement abroad. Previous visits have taken place to Malta where students had the opportunity to take deliver sport sessions to local school children. The placement is fully funded, more information on how to apply for the scheme will be available throughout the year.

After successful completion at our sister college, opportunities abroad this year heads to Doncaster. Opportunities abroad provides the chance for students to travel to Thailand to take part in health and wellbeing programmes with local students, the programme is fully funded.

S K I T R I P 2 0 2 5

Available to all students regardless of ability, including those who have never skied before. More information will be available over the year about this years destination, along with information on how to book.

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