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ENRICHMENT BOOKLET
Creative Portfolio Making
Sustainable Futures (Eco-Tastic)
Open Mic Sessions!
Film Club
Creative Writing and Reading
College of Sanctuary Group
National Theatre Connections
College Magazine
CAFOD Young Leaders
Choir
Creative
World Development
Music/ Performance
Volunteering Opportunities
Student Ambassador Programme
Off The Record
Duke of Edinburgh
Budgeting For University
Bristol Education Partnership
Bio-Med
Aspire
Self Development
Prayer Group
Languages Café
"You Choose" Lunchtime Sessions!
Sports Leadership
Interfaith Journey of Faith
Rugby (Boys)
Rugby (Girls)
Netball
Football (Boys)
Football (Girls)
Sports
French Podcast
Pride Society
Debate Society
Culture Society
Anime Society
Social/ Cultural
Music/Performance
Choir Contact: Mercedes mph@stbrn.ac.uk Where/when: Monday lunchtimes (1 pm) room A4 Build friendships, gain confidence, and experience the positive mental health benefits of singing with others! The choir covers a wide range of different musical styles/genres! These weekly sessions will allow you to receive practical support on correct vocal techniques as you rehearse songs/prepare for performances!
Contact: Mercedes mph@stbrn.ac.uk
When: Will run in various lunchtimes or after hours
from January in A4
These Open Mic Lunchtimes will allow students who study music, or students who have a passion for music outside of college to all showcase themselves!
Open Mic Lunches!
Whether you have prepared a cover or want to present original material, it is a safe place to receive feedback and encouragement from peers who have the same passion for music as you do! You will make friendships, collaborate with new people and you will build your confidence/ ability to perform!
Music/Performance National Theatre Connections Contact: Keran Brady, keb@stbrn.ac.uk The group encourages students to participate in performing, directing, and learning about the technical aspects of performances. Open to all college students! You will gain confidence and build real friendships as you work in such a close-knit team with a real sense of community! There are many upcoming projects, performances and films to be a part of!
World Development Sustainable Futures (Eco-Tastic)
Contact: Matt Warren mwa@stbrn.ac.uk When: Monday lunchtimes 12:10-1 Where: D104 If you are passionate about climate change, the environment and solutions to the climate crisis, this is the group for you! Various projects will take place, from tree planting, to raising awareness, to planning projects to improve St Brendan's ability to be "zero carbon", to upcycling pallets into garden furniture and creating "bee friendly" gardens, the activities are endless! A great way to make friends and help the planet!
World Development CAFOD Young Leaders Contact: Ann Morgan amg@stbrn.ac.uk When: Monday at 1 pm or Wednesday at 12:10 pm Come along to whichever suits you! Where: C103 This group focuses on international development - they look at issues such as third world debt, human rights issues, climate change, and its effects on developing nations. The Group looks at ways to raise awareness and funds for CAFOD. (Catholic Agency For Overseas Development). There will be a trip to CAFOD HQ and training sessions from them on public speaking/project management. Great experience to boost university applications/CV's!
Contact: Ann Morgan amg@stbrn.ac.uk
When: Every Thursday at 12:10pm
Where: C106
Bristol is a City of Sanctuary which means that it is welcoming to refugees and our College is the same. The group explores the issues behind what it means to be a refugee, and what we can do to help them!
College of Sanctuary
The course is supported by Bristol City Council and in the past has involved trips to City Hall for additional training. The group will improve your knowledge of Refugee issues, develop your public speaking skills, debating, planning and overall confidence!
Creative College Magazine - "The Pulse"! Contact: Alice Bigge Student-run but supported by staff! Students are producing a multimedia/'online' magazine. The project will provide you with excellent experience to talk about in interviews/uni applications. Especially if you wish to go into PR, Politics, Media, Journalism, the list is endless as you can tailor your writing to so many topics! Develop your communication skills, build friendships and create a sense of community within the college. Through your writing, raise awareness of topical issues, promote events in the college, or divulge into any topic that you are passionate about. There is so much to write about!
Creative Portfolio Making
Contact: Jo Woodbridge
When: Wednesdays at 2:30 pm
Where: B227B
A weekly supportive 'drop-in' session where students
can receive feedback/guidance/support from Jo whilst they produce creative portfolios. This will allow them to boost their CVs or prepare their university applications. Portfolios can cover a variety of creative courses/jobs whether that be Architecture, Game Design, Fine Art, Animation, Fashion Design,
many more areas! Photography, Product Design, Graphic Design or
Creative Film Club Contact: Alice Bigge Students in the Film Club will be given access to free resources, allowing them to watch films and then engage in stimulating discussions as they review them! It is a great way to make friends, especially those who will have similar interests to you! It will encourage your love of film, develop your oracy/debating skills and improve your understanding of how the film industry works!
Creative Writing and Reading
Helen and Colin run 4 weekly Creative Writing sessions to ensure that as many students as possible can attend! These sessions run on Tuesday in B14 at 10:40, Tues in B18 at 1 pm, Thursdays at 10:40 in B17, and Fridays at 10:40 in B14. Come along to whichever sessions suits you + get
in touch! The sessions will allow you to develop your passion
for creative writing in all its forms! Students are encouraged to produce their own pieces of writing, they will build a personal portfolio, and can enter national competitions!
Contact: Helen Urbanowicz hur@stbrn.ac.uk and/or Colin Upton colin.upton@stbrn.ac.uk
Self Development Aspire Contact: Hetty Brown hbr@stbrn.ac.uk and/or Paul Wright pwr@stbrn.ac.uk Students accepted onto the ASPIRE Programme will have specialist support for competitive applications including: Guidance on personal statements from within College and from universities including Oxbridge and Russell Group institutions. They may even get to talk to St Brendan's alumni who have experienced these top universities! Help with UCAS applications, including possible events like The University of Bristol's Personal Statement Session Mock interview practice with staff in College and guest interviewers from industry and universities Support with admissions tests from subject specialists Masterclasses on specialist subjects - excellent content for personal statements etc!
Bio-Med Society Contact: Nicki Shaw ns@stbrn.ac.uk and/or Phil Clark pcl@stbrn.ac.uk If you are interested in a career in a Biological or Medical pathway then please get in touch!
We will arrange visits, trips and we will invite speakers into college! These events will be
exciting, informative and may open your eyes to specific careers you may have never thought of before! You will be given the opportunity to speak to people who may be doing your dream job! You will be able to put these activities on your personal statement, making you more employable and "interesting" in interviews in the
future!
Self Development Bristol Education Partnership Contact: Hetty Brown hbr@stbrn.ac.uk St Brendan's students have the incredible opportunity to get involved with the BEP! With a huge range of schools being given the chance to feel connected, there are loads of reasons to get involved: you will make new friends, increase your employability and improve your university application! The BEP offers tonnes of opportunities including working on climate change events/projects, representing our college on the student board, and mentoring younger students in schools.
Budgeting for University Contact: Megan Bridge
students with four masterclasses on After Christmas, Megan will continue to provide budgeting! These will also be recorded and put onto the upcoming MS Teams Enrichment
page for your viewing. These sessions will cover a range of topics such as understanding the student finance system, student loans, money-saving tips, managing debt, and how to use a credit card or
manage an overdraft!
These are such useful skills when navigating your finances for the first time (whether that be at university or not)! Importantly, these sessions are incredibly encouraging and reassuring!!
Self Development Duke of Edinburgh Contact: Alison Ashman aas@stbrn.ac.uk or Ted Talbot ted.talbot@stbrn.ac.uk The DofE awards allow students to develop such skills/abilities as teamwork, leadership, and perseverance! These are attributes that universities and employers highly value. The DofE award is split into 5 sections at Gold level: volunteering, physical/skills, the expedition, and the residential section! If you did not do Silver, you must undertake a further 6 months in either the volunteering or physical/skills sections. Check out the DofE website for more info and get in touch to get involved! It is never too late!
Off The Record Contact: Lauren Riley lri@stbrn.ac.uk and/or Laura Howe-Haysom lhh@stbrn.ac.uk
Project Zazi is a BAME support group which is led by Off The Record. This group runs on
Thursday lunchtimes (12-1) in B26! Come along to discuss mental health, culture, identity, discrimination, and anything else that
you want to discuss! Contact Lauren Riley or Laura Howe-Haysom to find out more.
Off The Record are a local mental health organisation. They run amazing groups for young adults/teens which focus on promoting positive mental wellbeing. Some of these groups include: social activist groups, book clubs, 1 to 1 mental health support, creative outlets, cultural support groups, the list is endless! Look at the website here under "what we do" for a full list: https://www.otrbristol.org.uk/
Self Development Student Ambassador Programme Contact: marketing@stbrn.ac.uk St Brendan's Student Ambassadors are a team of students who assist at college events by offering support, encouragement, and advice to prospective students and their parents/carers! Events include college open days, school visits, Year 10 Discovery Days and Freshers Fest! Events occur throughout the year, Ambassadors can help out at as many or as few as they like! It looks great on future uni/job applications and is an amazing way to make new friends!
Volunteering Opportunities! Contact: Lauren Riley lri@stbrn.ac.uk
Various volunteering opportunities take place throughout the year! Get in touch to find out
what is available now, or so that you can receive support/guidance when finding a new opportunity!
Volunteering looks amazing on university applications and will boost your CV!
It will develop a variety of skills, whether that be things like communication and teamwork, or specific skills/experience that you need in order to pursue your dream career or course at uni!
animal care, media etc. These could include gaining experience in healthcare,
Social/Cultural Anime Society Contact: Lauren Riley lri@stbrn.ac.uk When: Thursdays 12:10-1:45 (drop in!) Where: A109 Get in touch as the group also interact outside of college hours and through Discord/Teams etc! Come along to watch Anime, have access to more Manga and share your recommendations with others! It is a great way to make friends and have discussions/debates in a fun and friendly environment!
Culture Society
Contact: Lauren Riley lri@stbrn.ac.uk
Email to sign up!
Come along to a welcoming and fun group where students and staff are encouraged to share
share music, food, stories, films + TV, the their own culture and learn about others! You can list is endless!
A great way to make friends, encourage multiculturalism, learn more about our incredibly diverse planet, and develop your confidence/communication skills!
Social/Cultural Debate Society Contact: Lauren Riley lri@stbrn.ac.uk When: Monday 12:10-12:55 Where: B19 Email to sign up! Debate Society is a safe place for anyone and everyone to come together to express their opinions (or indeed play devil's advocate!) We encourage you to come along to build your confidence as you debate and discuss topics from politics, to ethics, to popular culture! It is a great way to make friends and develop your oracy skills.
Contact: Lauren Riley lri@stbrn.ac.uk
When: Monday lunchtimes 12:10-1:45 and Wednesday lunchtimes 12:10-1:45! Where: B26
Come along to whichever session works best for you!
Pride is an inclusive, supportive, and welcoming safe place where members come together to discuss LGBTQ+ matters, discuss how inclusivity at St. Brendan's or elsewhere can be improved, make friends, and plan future events!
It is a great way to make friends, discuss important topical matters and improve your
confidence/oracy!
Pride Society
Social/Cultural French Podcast Contact: Anne Pernet apt@stbrn.ac.uk Two students on a rota will be hosting a podcast on a particular topic of their choice and two students will be invited to participate in a debate with them! This will improve communicative competence, oracy skills, confidence and fosters collaboration/teamwork amongst French learners! Get in touch if you are interested in being involved!
Interfaith Group
When: Friday Lunchtimes B209
This is a weekly group dedicated to exploring all faiths! It provides a supportive space to discuss all values, beliefs, thought systems, etc. Members ask the BIG questions whilst they engage in respectful and enlightening discussions!
A great way to meet people of the same faith or make friends with those of different
faiths/learn more about all religions!
Contact: John Lux
Social/Cultural Journey of Faith Contact: Ann Morgan When: Thursdays at 1 pm! Where: B209 (Chaplaincy Office) Get in touch if you are interested! This is a weekly group dedicated to exploring the Catholic Faith. It is open to anyone of any faith or none and will mainly be discussion-based! The group will increase your knowledge of Catholicism and will provoke interesting conversations! It is a good way to make friends and build confidence!
Languages Café Contact: Carmen Schembri-Wismayer csw@stbrn.ac.uk
When Monday lunchtimes (12:10-12:55)
Where: D2/D3
The Languages Café is a weekly club where staff and students come together to learn and
practice a wide variety of languages ranging from French, German, and Spanish to Italian, Polish, Turkish and Korean!
Whether you are fluent or a complete beginner,
everyone is welcome! This will also give us the chance to celebrate multi-culturalism within our St Brendan's as we have such an
incredibly diverse student and staff body!
Sports Football (Boys) Football (Girls) Netball Contact: info@totalprosoccer.com !! The coaches/team cater to the needs of all, developing better people in addition to better players! Training Sessions and games are focused on engagement, participation, and development! Develop tactical knowledge, learn new technical skills, and most importantly, build lifelong friendships!
Rugby (Boys) Rugby (Girls) Contact: Paul Ryan pr@stbrn.ac.uk !! Whether Rugby is brand new to you or you are experienced, it has something to offer everyone! All abilities welcome! Rugby uniquely combines competitiveness and friendly comradery like no other sport. Come and see where Rugby can take you! Develop tactical knowledge, learn new technical skills, and most importantly, build lifelong friendships!
Sports Sports Leadership (Sports Ambassadors) Contact: Louise Roberts lro@stbrn.ac.uk and/or Paul Ryan pr@stbrn.ac.uk !! Do you want to have the opportunity to lead sporting events at the College? You will also receive support and mentoring from the University of Bath! After your training, you will be provided with an activity or wellness session to run. This could be for both students and staff to attend! Even if you are not part of a sporting club but are keen to develop great leadership skills, or if you have a desire to be part of the sporting community, get in touch! This could really boost your CV/uni application!
"You Choose" Lunchtime Sessions Contact: Info@totalprosoccer.com This is your opportunity to choose what sports take place at lunchtime! Fill out the online form to choose! Look out for the posters around the college and scan the QR code! (Or simply scan it here!) Various fun/casual lunchtime sessions run, including: netball, volleyball, basketball, badminton, female-only fitness classes, dodgeball, table tennis, or any others that you would like! Sessions run every Mon, Tues, Thurs, and Fri (12-1)