NCP Enrichment Brochure Update Nov 2022

WELLBEING

ENRICHMENT AT NEW COLLEGE

One of the best things about coming to New College Pontefract is the chance to develop your skills and interests alongside your qualifications.

This booklet gives you an idea of some of the enrichments that we offer: clubs and societies, health and wellbeing activities, super-curricular activities to develop what you do in your timetabled lessons, and activities to support careers, life experiences and develop your leadership skills.

Enrichment activities are an important way of making new friends, trying new things and helping you get to where you want to go after sixth form college. It is the combination of your results and wider skills that will get you offers for degrees, apprenticeships and jobs. Universities and employers know that taking part in enrichment activities says a lot about the kind of person you are and the ways in which you have developed while at college.

We have something for everyone and expect all our students to take part in some form of enrichment alongside their timetabled lessons. If there are any activities that you would like to take part in that isn’t listed, speak to a member of college staff or the Senior Leadership Team in September.

Once you have looked through the range of activities at college, please complete the expression of interest form by using the link provided at the end of the brochure. Specific information about the start dates of enrichment activities, times and venues will be shared with all students in September during our Freshers Fair.

I look forward to inviting you to the official launch in September!

Barber – Assistant Principal

Sarah

HEALTH & WELLBEING

Karate Club

A 5 week Martial Arts introduction (Karate, Kickboxing, Jiujitsu, Aikido & Kick-jutsu) a different focus each week. Each of the sessions will start and finish with mindfulness, this is a great tool for mental health and well being.

JOURNAL YOUR WAY TO MINDFULNESS

Do you struggle with stress, anxiety, low mood or lack of motivation? These sessions will involve an introduction to journaling and mindfulness as a tool to manage your emotional wellbeing. These short sessions will equip you with the tools to be able to manage your emotions better and relieve stress and promote a sense of calm. Most sessions last around 30 minutes on Teams, and involve journaling and a mindfulness meditation which should help you to feel calm and relaxed.

Come and join in with these non-competitive introductory sports session. Grab a bat and have a chat!

Badminton, Table Tennis

CRICKET

Indoor cricket running in the Sports Hall on a lunchtime for 5 weeks beginning the 9th November culminating in an indoor team being selected to represent College in the Yorkshire and Humber Championships week beginning 14th December.

INTRODUCTION TO SQUASH

Learn to play squash and improve your physical and mental wellbeing.

GOLF

Using the driving range bays at Pontefract Golf course for students to have tuition to learn how to play golf.

Preparation for student life after college.

Helping students to prepare for life after college - becoming more independent.

This will be student led in terms of what they would like to look at but suggested areas to work on;

Food - how to cook, including tutorials, videos and recipes

Budgeting - how to manage on your limited budget - take advantage of low prices on food, clothing, social events

Finance - what to do if you're struggling, understanding different types of finance. Well being - where to get help. Hoping to include discussion and external speakers to support the sessions.

Couch to 5K - Beginners

Running Club

This will be a gradual introduction to running 5k in distance. We will be starting with short distances and building up to running a total distance of 5k. This is perfect for anybody who has never participated in much exercise and/or running before, and would like to improve their confidence and fitness.

Concert Band

A chance to get together with other musicians (brass, woodwind, percussion, bass guitar etc) to perform a wide range of music from pop/rock to light classical, film and TV. Build confidence and musicianship in a friendly and supportive group

Emergency First Aid

Continuing on with what Jon Williams did this academic year.

Draw & Relax

Drawing for relaxation; designed to be a stress free activity where you will select an image of your own choice and spend time across the sessions developing a drawing, chatting with others and unwinding.

NCP Sports Podcast

Students producing a weekly podcast review of NCP's sporting results / fixtures / features on players etc

Mindful Colouring

To help students relax & focus, Take a break from busy college life and a good way to enjoy some quite time with new people and de-stress

Stress Less

Breathing and mindset management for handling day to day stress and exam worries.

CLUBS & SOCIETIES

STEM CLUB

This is an extracurricular science, technology, engineering and maths club open to ALL students during which science will be investigated in a wider context of A-level and BTEC courses. This will include the analysis of big data (from space telescopes) to learning how to take a cutting from a plant; investigating the properties of sound and how to visualise it; stimulating demonstrations; problem solving; student led discussions and chemical 'escape rooms'!

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

DARTS

Playing darts helps you to develop your Maths and Interpersonal/Social Skills, as well as Problem Solving, Teamwork, Initiative, Communication and Confidence.

HISTORY

BOOK CLUB

History Book Club allows students, in a relaxed and friendly seminar style atmosphere, to engage into deeper research and discussion regarding key debates and themes contained within the A-Level History course. Students will be given the opportunity to read articles and book chapters from eminent historians and link these back to their own studies. Perfect for students with a passion for History and those pushing for the highest grades.

GRADE 5 MUSIC THEORY AND BEYOND

Aimed at students (whole college) who need to gain grade 5 theory to access higher practical grades on instruments or for university entrance or own pleasure. Open to all music students and other students who want to do this as an enrichment.

Choir for pleasure and performances. This enrichment will build students confidence, enhance team working skills and communication and it's just a fun enrichment to be part of.

NCP FUNCTION

BAND

Pop/rock group with extended horn section, backing vocals etc. The overall aim for the club would be to develop students musical skills and capabilities but also allow students to meet and socialise with other like minded individuals that they may have not come across in the classroom - this will give all students opportunity for social and confidence development.

Be part of the College Production. This is a whole college enrichment with auditions for leading roles only. This enrichment will help students to develop team work, communication, mental well being etc. You will develop in all ways!

BOOK CLUB

A club for students who enjoy reading and discussing texts (that aren't studied on a Literature course), students will play a big part in the books we choose to read and we'll hopefully cover a range of genres and text types throughout the year.

FRENCH CINEMA

Exposing students to French culture and the French language, improves students listening skills and is something to highlight in Uni interviews or UCAS applications

WIND/CONCERT BAND

A chance for musicians of any standard to rehearse and perform with a Wind/Concert band. Open to any wind instrumentalist, percussionist, bass guitarist etc.

Supporting students in: confidence building, mental wellbeing, collaboration - benefits of performing music in a group

ART & CRAFT CLUB

An opportunity to explore a range of art and craft techniques in an informal and creative environment. Art teachers will guide you through a series of exciting workshops in drawing, painting and making. The sessions will fun and relaxing.

Competitive gaming using the NCP Media department's consoles and equipment. Supporting students' mental wellbeing and developing social interactions. It may also add to students' applications/CVs if competing nationally and/or applying for games design courses.

GUITAR CLUB

An opportunity for guitar enthusiasts to get together & jamplaying songs linked to function band. Great for mental wellbeing, developing social interactions and University/Job applications.

LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY

New College’s Student Led LGBTQ+ community is a lunchtime, informal get-together for anyone who is, or feels they might be, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and / or queer, and anything else in the community. This group is for you to raise issues, celebrate diversity and feel comfortable discussing LGBTQ+ issues with others. Fellow LGBTQ+ staff help facilitate this group.

Japanese Language Sessions will be teaching basics of the Japanese language and a chance for students to make friends with like-minded people.

Knitting/crochet club

A club for knitters and crocheters, or those who are wanting to learn.

Disney Film Club

Who doesn't love a Disney film!? Throughout the year we will watch a range of Disney films both old and new. It is a great way to meet new people and make some new friends. Open to all NCP students

CT's Creative Toolbox

Creative enrichment, using digital and traditional methods to produce a plethora of design work. And, Guest speakers will talk about the creative industry (freelance, LinkedIn, social media, exhibitions)

Dungeons and

Dragons

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.

Eco Climate

Group Do you care about the environment and climate change? Come join our club and meet like-minded people and discuss how we, as a society, can make a difference!

OXBRIDGE INTERVIEW PREP :FOR BIOLOGY RELATED SUBJECTS

Providing experience of unique interview styles students may face in an Oxbridge interview for a Biology related subject.

Support students to practise answering open ended, challenging and often strange questions. Boosting students confidence at talking in front of others.

CREST AWARD

STEM project that students carry out independently but with the help of mentors from industry or university. Similar to EPQ, but STEM-based. It can involve research in the lab, surveys, or purely theoretical projects.

Chance of attending the Big Bang competition and entering the National Science and Engineering awards. Helps students to develop research skills, helps you to make links with potential employers/universities and have opportunities to visit/contact industrial/academic institutions.

FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY

Mini-lectures/workshops covering offender profiling and the criminal brain.

This enrichment will support students considering studying Psychology (Psychology related courses) at University.

The Collaborative: Media Mag

Trust-wide college magazine. Students write, edit and design the magazine with a teacher from each college acting as the Editor.

Students can write about anything within the Media or can just volunteer to design the magazines aesthetics.

Creative Discussion and Oracy Development

An opportunity to discuss current events in the creative world and share your thoughts. We will work towards Oracy awards from Bronze to Gold throughout the year too. You do not need to be studying a creative subject, just an interest in a creative area would be great!

WEEKLY SPANISH FILM CLUB

Weekly Spanish film club - for all students (as films have English subtitles). Great for students interested in world cinema. This enrichment will help students gain an appreciation of other cultures and languages through film and will prove essential for any undergraduate degree course involving languages. It is of course, very valuable for students interested in film studies as well as many other arts disciplines to show a greater awareness of films other than the typical Hollywood production.

A student led discussion group based on the principle of P4C (Philosophy for Communities) that good thinking is learned from dialogue with others.

It will be open for students of Religion, Ethics and Philosophy as well as all other students with an interest in ethics, philosophy and/or discussion. It will have a positive impact on auracy and debating skills - it will give students confidence to express their ideas and questions in a more structured environment.

The long term aim would be to make students confident orators which will be useful for university seminars and is a key employability skill.

THERE'S NO PLANET B!

Global, geographical issues discussion group.

The aim of this group is to widen students' knowledge and awareness of geographical issues; promote discussions; help develop critical skills and decision making; develop a love of the subject.

OLYMPIAD (Y13)

Offered by the Royal Society of Chemistry. Designed to challenge and inspire, the UK Chemistry Olympiad is the leading chemistry competition for students in secondary education across the British Isles. This enriching experience is a unique opportunity for students to push themselves further and excel in the chemistry field.

Budding chemists will develop critical problem-solving skills, learn to think more creatively and get a chance to test their knowledge in new, real-world situations. They could even find themselves flying off to represent the UK at the prestigious International Chemistry Olympiad.

CAMBRIDGE

CHEMISTRY

CHALLENGE (Y12)

Offered by the Royal Society of Chemsitry. Monthly online competition. Five 'Google-proof' questions issued on the first of each month from January - June were set by an experienced team of teachers and university chemists.

They are designed to push boundaries, stretch students' knowledge and encourage them to think about science and use the internet to find scientific data.

CREATIVE WRITING CLUB

ADVANCED

Students can come and work on pieces of their own work, get advice from teachers, peers and take part in creative workshops to help with the creative process.

Will be suitable for students who aspire to be writers/ are already working on pieces, but open to all.

OXBRIDGE PROGRAMME

Supporting progression to Oxford or Cambridge University and also Russell Group institutions.

UKMT SENIOR MATHS CHALLENGE

Promoting a love of problem-solving!

This will help you prepare for the competitions in November at either individual or team level.

MATHS AT UNI ADMISSION TESTING

Support for those required to sit a Maths-linked admissions exam for their University course (e.g. Maths / Physics / Engineering / Computer Science) - most likely Oxbridge / Russell Group applications & followed up with mock interviews & practice tasks.

LAW SOCIETY

Students will have the opportunity to take part in a simulated court experience. In small teams they will be presented with a case and a side to represent.

Students must take on the role of counsel (barristers and solicitors) and research the law to provide arguments for a client with the aim of winning the case!

True Crime

For fans of true crime!

ACHIEVING ASPIRATIONS PROGRAMME

The Raising Aspirations Programme focuses on supporting students in successful applications to competitive courses and universities such as the Russell Group, including Oxford and Cambridge.

The programme offers dedicated advice, information and skills development related to all aspects of the application process from a specialist team, allowing students to maximise their chances of not only securing places at centres of academic excellence, but to thrive as confident, self-assured and resilient young adults.

TARGET 2.0 FOR ECONOMISTS

An economics competition for Y13 students across the Trust. Working in small groups, the challenge is to recommend to the Bank of England the right decisions about the future direction of monetary policy?

It will be a fantastic Super-curricular if you are considering applying for Economics at degree level.

Veterinary and Animal Industries Enrichment Programme (VAEP)

An engaging enrichment programme where will will explore the role of paraprofessionals covering subjects such as animal health, anatomy, handling, behaviour, training, husbandry, and much more! Delivery will be a mixture of lectures, workshops, seminars and practical's to prepare you for your next steps within the animal industry.*

*Potential for hands on work experience in a Small Animal Rehabilitation Centre and with a Veterinary Physiotherapist whilst actively engaged in the programme. Trips to events and external speakers will also be included.

Physiotherapist

Looking at injury management and treatment and diagnostic skills.

PRESENTATION SKILLS

Aimed at students who are less confident presenting, an opportunity to consider what contributes to effective communication and to work towards preparing and delivering a short presentation.

Personal statement writing for art students; Support with UCAS application ; Creation of a digital portfolio; Visit to UCAS creative futures (if possible); Visit to NCP foundation course; Preparing a physical portfolio for university; Interview techniques.

LEADERSHIP & LIFE EXPERIENCES

NCP Enterprise

We will not use the external Young Enterprise, giving greater flexibility and reducing costs. We are hoping to work with a local charity and are in discussions with the Prince of Wales Hospice. ~The basis of the enrichment is the same in that students form a team and create a product/service to sell and raise money.

DUKE OF EDINBURGH

AWARD

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.

NHS VALUES

If you're applying for a job either directly in the NHS or in an organisation that provides NHS services, you'll be asked to demonstrate the values of the NHS Constitution and how they would apply in your everyday work. If you're applying for a university course such as nursing you'll be also be tested on your values. This is why is it so important for you to think about how you demonstrate the values in your applications and interviews. This enrichment will take place over 6 sessions and is aimed at students interested in NHS careers such as nursing, midwifery, paramedic science, physiotherapy.

TASS

(TALENTED ATHLETE SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME)

New College Pontefract is leading the way with supporting talented athletes in education in England, having been accredited by an innovative Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) initiative.

New College is committed to providing young people in the local community the chance to develop their sporting ability and shine on the highest possible stage all whilst gaining an outstanding education and creating a TASS Dual Career. At New College you will have the opportunity to study a wide range of level three courses including both A Level and BTEC alongside your chosen sport.

The Sport England-funded Scheme believes that every young person on a talent pathway should have the opportunity to gain qualifications alongside their sporting pursuits and have the chance to follow other interests and personal development. And by formally recognising an institution’s commitment to supporting student-athletes, the TASS Dual Career Accreditation Scheme aims to allow athletes to reach their potential in education alongside achieving success in their sport.

New College will provide total support and guidance for aspiring athletes offering regular mentoring sessions, athletes breakfast, academic flexibility, catch up lessons as well as opportunities outside of college to gain valuable work experience in their desired field.

As a Dual Career Accredited Centre, New College Pontefract will be an important extension of the network of universities that already partner with TASS, delivering core support services to more than 400 student-athletes each year.

Lifegroup

Lifegroup - is a place where you can come to share stories and discuss whatever is on your mind with fellow students and staff in a judgement free environment. This year we have discussed anything and everything from daily dilemmas to the bigger issues in life. We keep it light-hearted and solution focused. And along the way we learn how to manage our thoughts better.A great way of relaxing and keeping it real. You are very welcome.

Teaching Training - part of the Oracy and Reading Project

Teaching Training enrichment will provide opportunities to work with Yr6 pupils in primary schools. The main part of this enrichment will be providing training and support for students involved in the Oracy and Reading Project, which offers students the chance to complete 5/6 week blocks of mentoring pupils on Wednesday afternoons in primary schools in Rotherham. YOU MUST BE FREE IN BLOCK E ON YOUR TIMETABLE TO DO THIS. There may be other opportunities to do mentoring work with primary pupils with other subjects, too.

Original Syn Games Company

The idea is the students will form a functioning games company, working on developing and building a game. Ideally, it's aimed more at students who don't do games design but they would still be welcome - it would just feel like duplication of their lessons a little. It would be like working in different roles for a games development team.

Social Action ProjectGetting Primary Students Reading

This enrichment is for students that are passionate about making a difference in the local community by inspiring young children to read.

STUDENT ABASSADOR

As a subject or College ambassador you can choose your level of participation to suit your current skills and areas to develop:

In a coaching role you might work with other students to help them stay organised or to understand the subject content better.

In a representative role you might speak to potential students and their parents/carers at opening evening who are thinking of taking your subjects or want to come New College Pontefract.

In a creative role you might help teaching staff produce resources to support and enrich the learning of your subject; from posters and worksheets to quizzes, videos and live events.

This will be a fantastic enrichment to help develop your confidence, team work, initiative and communication skills and it will also make an excellent contribution to any personal statement/CV/Job application.

PEER MENTORING

This enrichment will give you the opportunity to develop a wide variety of skills.

To become a peer mentor, you will access training on topics such as understanding mental health, self-care, building resilience and tackling stigma. In groups, you will work with a local school to deliver training to younger students on such topics, helping to support them in developing their confidence and resilience.

You will benefit from developing skills in leadership, organisation, listening, team-work and time management which are essential qualities employers will look for.

You will gain a better understanding of mental-health and how to support others. You will also be able to apply these skills specifically to your academic studies in order to work alongside your peers in a supportive way to bring the best out of each other.

This will enable you to develop confidence in working with others and