NCP Enrichment Brochure 2023/24

FULLENRICHMENTLIST

HEALTH & WELLBEING

Indoor Cricket

Stress Less

5-A-Side Football

Level 1 Basic Self Defence

Self Kindness

Emergency First Aid

Mindful Colouring

Draw & Relax

Wind Ensemble

The Science of Creativity

Iaido Club

Football Stadium

Model Making

Public Services

Fitness Sessions

Fitness Gym Based Activities

CLUBS & SOCIETIES

BAFTA Young Games

Designer Competition

Darts

Chess Club

Book Club

Media Magazine

Creative Toolbox

Celebdaq - Business

Share Trading Game

Stilts / Silks / Aeriel

Hoop

E-Sports

Legal Debate Club

Disney Film Club

Grade 5 Music Theory and Beyond

Dissection Club

French Film Club

LGBTQ+ Club

British Sign Language for Beginners

Art Journaling

Vocal Group

Saxophone Choir College Production

Nature Club

Psychology Film Club

STEM Club

Knitting and Crochet Club

Feminist Group

Dungeons and Dragons

Student Executive Working Groups

Other Student Led Possibilities

Lego Club

SUPER CURRICULUM

Genetic Engineering

Creative Writing

Spanish Film Club

Target 2.0 for Economists

Function Band

Geographical Information Systems

(GIS) For Beginners

CREST Awards

History Book Club

Politics Society

Philosophy Thinkers Club

Youth Culture

Maths Uni Interviews

Advanced English

Research Skills and Foundation for EPQ

Poetry By Heart

Filmmaking

UKMT Senior Maths

Challenge

Maths @ Uni

(Admissions Testing)

Photography Club

Chess

LEADERSHIP & LIFE EXPERIENCES

Y13 Oxbridge Interview

Prep for Medicine, Vet Med and Biology

Related Courses

Physiotherapy

NHS Values

Folder Club

CV and Further Careers for Law Workshop

TASS (Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme)

Dragons Den -

Enterprise

Primary School Maths

Mentors

Teaching Training

Enrichment

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.

pecific 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!

Sarah Barber – Assistant Principal

Most of our enrichment activities will provide you with useful skills and experiences to aid with potential career pathways. Look out for the following throughout this brochure to see which enrichments match up.

COMPUTING & ENGINGEERING

PERFORMING ARTS

HEALTHCARE

SOCIAL SCIENCES

MEDICAL

SCIENCE

BUSINESS, LAW & FINANCE

SPORT & SERVICES

EARTH SCIENCES

CREATIVE ARTS & MEDIA

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

LANGUAGE, LITERATURE, CULTURE & EDUCATION

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

Indoor cricket where everyone bats and everyone bowls either in pairs or 2 teams depending on numbers.

Essential life saving skills in emergency situations

D r a w & R e l a x

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.

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

S t r e s s L e s s

If you are struggling with anxiety and/or feeling stressed this enrichment aims to provide you with tips and techniques to turn the volume down on the nerves and negativity. Useful if feeling overwhelmed. This is a small group workshop where everyone is welcome.

5 -

A - S I D E F O O T B A L L

This enrichment is targeting those students who do not play for the college Football teams and would like to take part in mixed team / ability 5 a side. Simply sign up, grab a bib and play Football in the Sports Hall. No team sign up required, teams will be organised at random on the day, all abilities welcome! A great chance to meet new people, have fun and improve your fitness!

L E V E L 1 B A S I C S E L F D E F E N C E

The Level 1 Self Defence Course is a 6 week program covering basic self defence techniques the Laws that underpin the use of force, the impact of adrenaline stress and how it impairs reactions. On completion of the 6 weeks and an additional work book the students will be certified Level 1 in basic self defence.

S E L F K I N D N E S S

In the session I aim to complete activities that would support the learners self-kindness and mindfulness techniques to help aid their self esteem, moral and studies. The activities link to the 'Self-kindness Toolkit' (British Red Cross) and also 'Mental health handbook' (NCFE).

"A survey published in 2022 by Place2Be and the National Association of Head Teachers found that staff had witnessed an increase in mental health problems among pupils since the start of the academic year, including increased anxiety (95%), low self-esteem (86%), depression (76%) and constant feelings of anger (68%)." NCFE (2022).

W I N D E N S E M B L E

An opportunity for wind instrumentalists to get together and perform from a vast collection of music from a wide range of genres. From rock and pop, through movies and musicals to light classical and traditional folk songs - something for everyone! Percussionists and bass guitarists also welcome.

Exploring science-backed behaviours and methods for accessing and enhancing creativity

I A I D O C L U B

Iaido ,is a Japanese martial art that emphasises being aware and capable of quickly drawing the sword and responding to sudden attacks. This would be done using wooden training bokkens, with the students been able to gain belts in this martial art if they wanted to.

In this enrichment activity you will be shown, step by step, how to make your own model football stadium. It involves creativity, painting, as well as some basic modelling skills. It's very relaxing, helps and lot with mindfulness and eases stress.

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

D A R T S

Playing Darts helps you to improve your Maths ability, but also develops you interpersonal skills and general social confidence. It's a fun game which doesn't have to be taken seriously. Give it a try, developing your transferable skills while enjoying playing!

H I S T O R Y

B O O K C L U B

The History book club is meeting that takes place every 2-3 weeks (depending on the size of the chapter) that allows students with a keen interest in History to develop and explore their knowledge and understanding. This group is best suited to History students but it is open to all!

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.

V O C A L

G R O U P

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.

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!

S A X O P H O N E C H O I R

Play in a saxophone ensemble with view to performances in local venues.

B O O K C L U B

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.

C L U B

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

E - S P O R T S

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.

L G B T Q +

C O M M U N I T Y

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.

British Sign Language for Beginners is an entry-level group where you can learn basic conversational skills in BSL.

D I S N E Y F I L M

C L U B

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

Visual and Digital Arts Enrichment Traditional & digital design workshops, events and speakers.

Every year, BAFTA run a competition to uncover the next big talent in video games design. If you think it might be you, now is your chance to prove it! You can design and develop game concepts or game levels so it doesn't matter how much knowledge or experience you have - this is open to everyone. As long as you have a passion and desire to create video games, you can learn the rest.

C H E S S C L U B

Intermediate to advanced Chess. Learn to improve your game and socialise.

Students will take part in Celebdaq - an online trading game where students buy and sell virtual shares in celebrities. This relates to current news topics and celebrity popularity.Students will develop skills of financial understanding, trading analysis, news and gain mutual respect through working as a team.

Students will debate current legal, economical and political topical issues connecting the law and wider society.

D I S S E C T I O N C L U B

Exploration of a range of different organs like the heart, lungs, eyes, brain etc. to learn more about physiology and anatomy

The art journaling enrichment will give students the opportunity to express themselves in artistic ways using a range of creative media and techniques. We will explore printing, painting, collage, typography and more. This enrichment will give you the opportunity to explore your creativity in relaxed environment where you will be able to meet other creative people. This enrichment is suitable for students who haven't studied a creative subject before (and those who have).

Re-wilding the NCP site and thus increasing its biodiversity ie, planting trees, shrubs, feeding garden birds and other wildlife projects.

You will get to watch and discuss films/documentaries related to topics such as mental health and disorders, memory, personality, and the influence of early childhood. You do not have to be studying Psychology to join, however if you do study the subject then this club will give you some great insights to help you on the course.

K N I T T I N G C L U B

Largely student led club where you will have the chance to learn to knit or crochet and make new friends while doing so. Everyone welcome beginners and experts, the more the merrier!

A space to discuss intersectional feminism and to make plans for meaningful change in the world around us.

S T E M C L U B

Come and get involved in some STEM projects involving Science, Technology and/or Engineering with the option of achieving a Silver Crest Award.

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

CREST is a nationally recognised scheme for student-led enquiry-based project work in STEM subjects. You choose your own subject and methodology for a hands-on investigation on whatever sparks your interest. There are 4 types of project: Practical Investigation, Design and Build, Research, and Communication. You will need to attend Research Skills sessions to aid your investigation. CREST awards allow you to conduct real research, contributing something new to a field of study and will help you to become an independent and reflective learner. If that wasn’t enough, you can enter your project into the Big Bang and Teen Tech Competitions, where you can showcase your project and have the chance of winning cash prizes or business and industry sponsored awards.

S P A N I S H F I L M

C L U B

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.

P H I L O S O P H Y

C L U B

A group for people who like discussing ideas, concept and issues. We will identify 'enquiry' areas for each session based on the groups interests. Students can take the role of discussion coordinators or members.

A chance to read and evaluate a range of different types of text, exploring how and why writers make the decisions that they do. Then, to use these discussions as a starting point for your own pieces of creative writing; to share your ideas and receive some feedback.

As the cost of living crisis continues to hurt, an understanding of inflation is critical for all economists. Join our Enrichment to learn about the causes, effects and policy responses.

Working in a small team you will present your own solutions to the problem in the Spring term.

Research Skills and Foundation for EPQ

This enrichment aims to help you to develop vital research skills that will support your future studies both within College and at University. You will learn about how to effectively manage projects that are larger than a typical college assignment, and gain an insight into more independent research methods. This will include

• how to find and evaluate appropriate sources and to reference them correctly

• reading and note-taking strategies

• interpreting data and analysing evidence. Whilst completing this enrichment is a requirement for enrolment onto the AQA Level 3 Extended Project Qualification you are not committed to doing this and the skills developed are of value to everyone. The final optional sessions will deliver more specific guidance about EPQ and give you an opportunity to consider initial ideas for your research with individual support.

The sessions are likely to be delivered with 6 consecutive sessions forming the core and a further 3 sessions for those wishing to explore the possibility of completing an Extended Project in year 13.

A D V A N C E D E N G L I S H

This enrichment provides an opportunity to explore literature beyond the curriculum. We will look at literary theory as well as a wide range of texts. Perfect for those wishing to study English at university, or anyone with a passion for the subject.

We will be using restriction enzymes to genetically modify bacteria to glow in the dark by adding a gene for flourescence from a jellyfish!

Using ARC GIS Support with Geography NEA Digital IT skills Map enthusiasts

A chance to explore and debate a topical political issue from the week's news.

Y O U T H C U L T U R E

Explore a variety of Youth Cultures such as Acid House, 80s Hip-Hop, Punk and Mod through music, fashion, arts and politics. Would suit any potential history, politics, sociology, literature students or anyone interested in music and culture.

P O E T R Y B Y H E A R T

Poetry By Heart is a national competition for students of all ages. Join a relaxed, friendly group. Pick a poem. Learn it off by heart. We help each other perfect our delivery of the poems, and record ourselves performing them. If we get into the regional stages, support each other with live performances.

F I L M M A K I N G

Student-run enrichment for keen, young filmmakers, regardless of experience, to learn techniques of the trade and make short films. You do not need to study A level Film Studies.

We will have weekly meetings to learn and practice our filmmaking skills, as well as to brainstorm and develop short films, where we really encourage people to bring their film ideas and scripts to the table as we love the passion it can bring to projects.

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

Promoting a love of problem-solving! Preparation for the individual competition in October.

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.

Interested in developing your speaking skills? Want to demonstrate that you have the professional skills to flourish in the work place? Have an interest in working with children in education or medicine? Then the Teacher Training enrichment is for you.

We provide detailed support and training for students who will spend blocks of 5 weeks working with Yr6 pupils in primary schools, developing their literacy and oracy skills. Students have consistently

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.

Are your folders full of loose sheets of paper? Are you putting off your filing? Come along to Folder Club and take advantage of some free stationery and some time to get your folders back under control.

C V A N D F U R T H E R

C A R E E R S F O R L A W

W O R K S H O P

In this enrichment, students will learn how to make and curate a legal focused CV, as well as looking at apprenticeship courses; how to write a cover letter and apply properly. We will also be looking into the types of work experience that will benefit future legal work. This can be for students who want to study Law or have a further career in Law who may or may not take Law at college; all students welcomed!

Knowledge and skills development on common injuries and rehabilitative techniques used by NHS, community and sports physiotherapists.

Providing students with the opportunity and skills to develop a business idea and take this to fruition. This is an ideal chance to evidence entrepreneurial skills, establishing a small business with the aim of making as much profit as possible.

You will be trained on how to teach maths to Year 6 pupils. When training is complete, you will visit a primary school and teach a small group of Year 6 pupils. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable work experience in a primary school. In order to volunteer as a Maths Mentor you need Maths GCSE grade 5 or above.

S T U D E N T A B A S S A D O R

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.