Senior School Co-Curriculum, Autumn 2022

SENIOR SCHOOL CO-CURRICULUM AUTUMN 2022

PGS is incredibly proud of our co curriculum, and the huge range of opportunities that we offer our pupils on a daily basis. It provides them with the environment to develop core values, new skills and strengths outside of the classroom and explore interests in unique and exciting ways.

Having multiple interests helps with time management, organisation and planning, all of which are important life skills and are highly desirable both in the world of employment, and, of course, in our day to day lives. The co-curriculum is an excellent way for pupils to enhance their mental and physical health and well being, whether through physical activity, creative expression or taking time for personal mindfulness.

Our co curriculum is central to the offering to pupils and broadly spans six main areas of Sport, Outdoor Education, Music, Drama, Art and Clubs and Societies. The latter of which can be further subdivided into: 'Academic and Self Enrichment', 'Challenge and Exploration', 'Charity and Pupil Voice', 'Creativity and Expression' and 'Service and Leadership'.

The breadth of activity on offer cultivates opportunities for pupils to develop softer skills and interests that will prove invaluable as they move on to further education and into the world of work, ultimately preparing them for successfully for life at 25 and beyond.

I am always keen to hear feedback and suggestions on the co curriculum from pupils and parents and should you wish to share any thoughts or ideas for improvement, please contact me directly (c.ellis@pgs.org.uk)

I wish you all the best for the term ahead.

Mr Ellis

Assistant Head (Co-curricular)

SOCS

All activity sign up has moved to SOCS online. Each login will be individualised so you should only see activities applicable to you and your child. This platform is also linked to their academic timetable and both sets of information will be visible on the calendar function, allowing individuals to see exactly what they have signed up to as well as any clashes.

Parents can access SOCS through My School Portal. Once you log into My School Portal, you will find the SOCS icon on the home screen. After clicking on this icon, you will be taken to the SOCS homepage. Pupils can sign up to actvities by clicking on the SOCS icon on PGS Online. Owing to the use of the school single sign-on system, you should not need additional login details. Once logged in, you can follow the step-by-step guide which illustrates how to sign up for activities. Please note that your browser log in will need to match that of the parent/student portal in order for the single sign on to be successful.

The majority of activities are set up on a first come, first serve basis and the sign up for activities is open from now. However, should you wish to join a club that is full, please do contact the member of staff in charge of that activity to see whether additional sign ups can be accommodated.

Year 9

Year 9 pupils have a slightly different sign up process due to their Monday night activity programme. Pupils will be able to set their top three preferred activities for a Monday night, with '1' being their preferred option for this rotation. This is not dependent on first come first served, but choices will need to be made within the time identified below. We will then work to ensure that as many pupils as possible have their first choice, although please be aware that this may not always be possible. One can sign up for all other activities as above.

Sign up: 2100 Wednesday 7th September - 1700 Wednesday 14th September

For any clubs that are chargeable (all chargeable clubs are identified in this booklet and within SOCS), an additional email will be sent to you once the sign up window has been closed, outlining how payment can be made.

If there are any other problems or questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. (c.ellis@pgs.org.uk)

Clash Management

We are keen that pupils have the opportunity to experience as many activities as possible during their time at PGS. However, at times, despite our efforts, there will be occasions when clashes cannot be avoided.

In these situations we would ask that the pupils raise any clashes will the members of staff who lead each activity at the earliest possibility. Members of staff will, as far as possible, work with the pupil, and staff members leading other activities, to achieve an agreed balance of participation. This should allow pupils to enjoy the benefits of participating in all activities concerned, as well as providing a valuable experience in compromise and self management.

In the event that any parent or pupil feels that clashes have not been handled successfully, an email should be sent to me, Mr Ellis directly (c.ellis@pgs.org.uk); I can then support a review of the management of the situation and help find the best way forward.

Clash identified

Review decision

Discuss with activity leaders Reach a compromise

We want to maximise the capabilities and experiences of all students through sport and physical activity, so that they may flourish to their highest potential during and beyond their time at PGS. As such, we believe that physical activity plays a crucial role in every pupil’s life at PGS.

The co curriculum offers another opportunity for enjoyment, challenge and personal improvement, in addition to the weekly PE and Games Programme.

The co curriculum offering continues to focus on the core sports of the school, whilst also ensuring increased breadth by encompassing other team and individual activities.

We hope that through these activities, the students feel a real sense of belonging and attachment to the PGS community, in addition to developing lifelong healthy and active habits, and also improving their performance levels .

Sports Timetable

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Year 7 13

Before School

During School

Year 9 11 Boys

Indoor Hockey

1305 - 1340 Sports Hall Mr Leach

Year 9 11 Dance Cub

1305 1340 Dance Studio Ms Marsh

Strength and Conditioning

0730 0820 Fitness Suite

Mr Lyons

Year 7 13

Tennis

0720 0830 Tennis Dome

Mr Hawkswell

Year 7 13 Strength and Conditioing 0730 0820 Fitness Suite Mr Lyons

House Sport

Year 7 13

Strength and Conditioing 1305 1340 Fitness Suite Mrs Seddon

Year 7 13

Judo

1305 1340 Old Gym

Mr Patterson

First session 7th September Year 8 Dance 1300 1400 Dance Studio Miss Turrill

Year 9 13 Basketball

1305 1340 Sports Hall Mr Ellis

Year 7 13 Strength and Conditioing 1305 1340 Fitness Suite Mrs Seddon

Years 7 13 Boys' Dance Club 1305 1340 Dance Studio Ms Marsh

After School

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Year 6 & 7 Hockey

1600 1745

Hilsea / HMS Temeraire Miss Turrill

Years 7 13 Strength & Fitness 1600 1745 Gym Mr Copeland

Year 11 13 Netball

1545 1745

Sports Hall / Ravelin Sports Centre Miss Tourino

Year 7

Netball

1545 1745

Hilsea / Sports Hall Miss Tourino Year 8 Netball

1545 1745

Hilsea / Mountbatten Centre

Ms Smith

Year 9, 11 13 Rugby 1600 1745 Hilsea

Mr Copeland, Mr Seddon, Mr Lyons

Years 11 13 Hockey

1600 1700

HMS Temeraire / Hilsea

Mr Leach, Miss Chaplin

Year 7 Rugby

1600 1745 Hilsea Mr Curwood

Year 8 10 Boys Hockey 1600 1745 HMS Temeraire / Hilsea Mr Gammon

Year 9 Netball

1600 1745

Hilsea / Sports Hall Miss Turrill Year 10 Netball

1600 1745

Hilsea / Mountbatten Miss Chaplin

Year 7 Dance

1600 1700 Dance Studio Mr McFarlane

Years 8 & 10 Rugby 1600 1745

HMS Temeraire / Hilsea Mr Copeland, Mr Allsop

Years 8 10 Girls' Hockey

1600 1745

HMS Temeraire / Hilsea

Mr Leach, Mr Gammon, Miss Tourino

Year 11 13 Cricket

1600 1745 Sports Hall

Mr Ayling

Karate

1530 1700 Old Gym, Ms Windebank

Sports Contacts

Director of Sport

Mr Copeland: s.copeland@pgs.org.uk

Athletics

Miss Chaplin, Head of Athletics: a.chaplin@pgs.org.uk

Cricket

Mr Curwood, Head of Cricket: s.curwood@pgs.org.uk

Mr Ayling, Head of Cricket Development: j.ayling@pgs.org.uk

Hockey

Mr Leach, Head of Hockey: a.leach@pgs.org.uk

Mr Gammon, Assistant Head of Hockey: w.gammon@pgs.org.uk

Mr Hawkswell: s.hawkswell@pgs.org.uk

Mr Curwood: s.curwood@pgs.org.uk

Netball

Miss Tourino, Head of Netball: r.tourino@pgs.org.uk

Rugby

Mr Lyons, Head of Rugby: d.lyons@pgs.org.uk

Mr Seddon: a.seddon@pgs.org.uk

Mr Kedward: d.kedward@pgs.org.uk

Mr Curwood: s.curwood@pgs.org.uk

Mr Copeland: s.copeland@pgs.org.uk

Mr Allsop: r.allsop@pgs.org.uk

Tennis

Mr Hawkswell, Head of Tennis: s.hawkswell@pgs.org.uk

OUTDOOR EDUCATION

CCF

NAVY SECTION - Mrs Price

The Royal Navy section of the Combined Cadet Force will develop your leadership skills as well as your independence, endurance and resourcefulness. You will learn about the Royal Navy's ethos, traditions and, of course, spend time on the water.

Day Monday, 1600 1715

Location Quad

Years 9 13

ARMY SECTION - Mr Seddon

As part of the Combined Cadet Force we build leadership skills into all our cadets through a range of 'green' activities. This includes weapons training, map reading, and section attacks as just an example. In addition we provide a range of adventurous training activities and trips. Day Monday, 1600 1715

Location Quad

Years 9 13

AIR FORCE SECTION - Mr Doidge

If you’re a fan of aviation, developing leadership, personal responsibility and self discipline you should join the RAF section of the Combined Cadet Force. Day Monday, 1600-1715

Location Quad

Years 9 13

DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD

The Duke of Edinburgh awards schemes are designed to instil and refine skills and attitudes that will help young people to develop into more well-rounded and confident adults. The elements of the award focus on skills such as teamwork and leadership, whilst challenging individuals to enhance their sense of responsibility and ability to plan and problem solve.

BRONZE AWARD - Mr Curwood

If you are interested in signing up for the Bronze D of E, please contact Mr Leach for further details.

Year 10

SILVER AWARD - Mr Gillies

If you are interested in signing up for the Silver D of E, please contact Mr Gillies for further details

Year 11

GOLD AWARD - Mr Sayell

If you are interested in signing up for the Gold D of E, please contact Mr Sayell for further details

Years 12 and 13

John Muir Award - Ms Bolton

The John Muir Award encourages people of all backgrounds to connect with, enjoy and care for wild places. The Award has three levels (Discovery, Explore, Conserve) and is inclusive, accessible and non-competitive, though should challenge each participant. It encourages awareness and responsibility for the natural environment through a structured yet adaptable scheme, in a spirit of fun, adventure and exploration.

Open to Years 7 8

Contact: a.bolton@pgs.org.uk

Ten Tors Challenge - Mr Sayell

Ten Tors is two day endurance challenge set on Dartmoor in Devon. There are three levels with 35, 45 and 55 miles routes.

Each involves camping in the wild and all equipment must be carried during the walk. Ten Tors is run by the army and involves groups of 6 students navigating across Dartmoor and reaching various checkpoints at Tors around the north moor.

You will need to be at your best to navigate in all conditions, learning to avoid bogs and traverse rivers safely. The next Ten Tors Challenge will take place 5th 7th May 2023 and will involve 400 teams from Schools and Squadrons from South West England, The Portsmouth Grammar School Combined Cadet Force has been invited to send teams to this endurance weekend for the past 50 years and it is a test of each students stamina, determination and fortitude. There will be at least two practice weekends on Dartmoor learning the terrain. It is a challenge that you will remember for a long time.

Open to Years 10 13

Days: Three Trainings Weekends an the event

Contact: c.sayell@pgs.org.uk

Outdoor Education Contacts

Outdoor Learning Co-ordinator

Mr Leach, Head of Hockey: a.leach@pgs.org.uk

John Muir Award

Ms Bolton: a.bolton@pgs.org.uk

Ten Tors Challenge

Mr Sayell: c.sayell@pgs.org.uk

Bronze D of E

Mr Curwood, Head of Cricket: s.curwood@pgs.org.uk

Silver D of E

Mr Gillies: j.gillies@pgs.org.uk

Gold D of E

Mr Sayell: c.sayell@pgs.org.uk

General enquiries

dofemanager@pgs.org.uk

CCF Contingent Commander

Mrs Price: t.price@pgs.org.uk

CCF Navy Section

Mrs Price: t.price@pgs.org.uk

CCF Army Section

Mr Seddon: a.seddon@pgs.org.uk

CCF Air Force Section

Mr Doidge w.doidge@pgs.org.uk

MUSIC

Music Timetable

Before School

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Year 7 13

Music Theory

0800 0900

Q1. Mr Gunga

Year 9 13 Jazz Messengers

0800 0900 Rotunda, Mr Ingamells

Year 10 11 String Quartet 0800 0830

PR13, Dr Shahov

Year 7 13

Horn Ensemble

0830 0900

Q1, Miss Brown

Year 10 13 Brass Quartet 0830 0900 Q2, Mr Brown

Year 12 Jazz Collective 0800 0900

Rotunda, Mr Ingamells

Year 7 13 Trombone Quartet

0800 0830

PR10, Mr Davis

Year 7 13

Trombone Ensemble

0830 0900

PR10, Mr Davis

Year 7 9

String Quartet

0800 0830

Q1, Mrs Peskett

Year 7 13 Big Band 0800 0900 Rotunda, Mr Ingamells

Year 11 Jazz Ensemble

0800 0900 Rotunda, Mr Ingamells

Year 10 Brass Sextet 0830 0900 Q2, Mr Brown

Year 7 13 Percussion Ensemble 0830 0900

Q1, Mr Rayner

Year 7 13

Music Scholars Development

0815 0855

Q1 /Q2/ Willis Room, Mr Gunga, Mr Hemmings,

Mis Heath Year 7 13

Afro Cuban Percussion 0800 0830

PR10, Mr Buck

Music Timetable

During School

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Year 9 10 Rock Group

1315 1355

Rotunda, Mr Kotch

Year 7 13

Aural Training 1050 1115

Q1 & Q2 Mr Gunga, Mr King

Year 7 13 Chamber Group 1050 1115

Q2, Miss Wilcockson Performance Clinic 1315 1355 Rotunda, Ms Kingsley

Year 10 13

GCSE / A Level Clinic 1315 1355

Q1, Miss Heath Year 10 13 Close Harmony 1315 1355

Q2, Mr Hemmings

Year 7 13

Aural Training

1050 1115

Q1 & Q2 Mr Gunga, Mr King

Year 7 13 Composer Ensemble 1315 1355

Q1, Dr Shahov

Years 7 9

Middle School Brass 1315 1355 Rotunda, Mr Brown

Year 12 Wind Trio 1315 1355

Q10, Mr Ingamells

Year 7 13

Aural Training

1050 1115

Q1 & Q2

Mr Gunga, Mr King

Years 7 13 PGS Brass 1315 1355

Rotunda, Mr Brown Year 12 13

String Quartet 7 Guitar 1315 1355

Q1, Mrs Ingamells, Mrs Saunders Year 7 13 Changing Voices

1315 1355

Q2, Mr Hemmings, Mr Hurley

Year 7 13

Aural Training

1050 1115

Q1 & Q2 Mr Gunga

Years 7 8

Girls Vocal Group 1315 1355

Q1, Mr Gunga

Years 7 8 Boys Vocal Group 1315 1355

Q2, Mr Hemmings

Year 9 13 Close Harmony 1315 1355

Rotunda, Mr Crook

Years 11 & 12

Year 7 13 Guitar Ensemble 1315 1355

Q2, Mrs Saunders

String Quartet 1315 1355

Q13, Mrs Ingamells

Years 10 13

GCSE / A Level Clinic

TBC, Miss Heath

Music Timetable

After School

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Zimbe! Band

By invitation

1600 1700 Rotunda, Mr Hemmings

Year 7 9

Sinfonietta strings 1550 1700

Rotunda, Mr Hemmings

Year 7 9

Sinfonieta wind groups

1550 1700

Q1, Miss Heath

Q2, Miss Wilcockson

Year 9 13 Chamber Choir

1550 1700 Rotunda, Mr Hemmings

Years 9 13 Symphony Orchestra 1550 1700 Rotunda, Mr Ingamells, Mrs Ingamells, Miss Heath

Years 8 13 Concert Band 1550 1700 Rotunda, Miss Heath

Music Contacts

Director of Music

Mr Hemmings: g.hemmings@pgs.org.uk

Head of Academic Music

Miss S Heath: s.heath@pgs.org.uk

Dr Shahov, Assistant Director of Music: p.shahov@pgs.org.uk

Mr Gunga, School Organist: s.gunga@pgs.org.uk

Brass

Mr Brown (brass): g.brown@pgs.org.uk

Miss Brown (french horn): l.brown@pgs.org.uk

Mr Davis (trombone): mick.davis@pgs.org.uk

Strings (Cont...)

Mrs Ingamells (violin): j.ingamells@pgs.org.uk

Mr Kotch (guitar): h.kotch@pgs.org.uk

Miss McGibben (viola): r.mcgibben@pgs.org.uk

Mrs Peskett (violin and viola): e.peskett@pgs.org.uk

Mrs Saunders (guitar): a.saunders@pgs.org.uk

Piano

Mr J Crook: j.crook@pgs.org.uk

Ms Fenton: h.fenton@pgs.org.uk

Miss Kingsley: k.kingsley@pgs.org.uk

Mrs Saunders: a.saunders@pgs.org.uk

Ms Wilcockson: p.wilcockson@pgs.org.uk

Strings

Ms Fenton (guitar): h.fenton@pgs.org.uk

Mrs Harding (double bass): c.harding@pgs.org.uk

Mrs Hurr (cello): s.hurr@pgs.org.uk

Mrs Sharrock (cello): e.sharrock@pgs.org.uk

Mrs Spodzieja (violin): p.spodzieja@pgs.org.uk

Singing

Mr Green: a.green@pgs.org.uk

Mr Hurley: d.hurley@pgs.org.uk

Mrs Musgrave: r.musgrave@pgs.org.uk

Mrs Read: s.read@pgs.org.uk

Music Contacts (cont ...)

Woodwind

Mr Blanken (clarinet, saxophone): r.blanken@pgs.org.uk

Ms Fenton (flute): h.fenton@pgs.org.uk

Mrs Flatman (clarinet, recorder): j.flatman@pgs.org.uk

Mr Ingamells (bassoon, saxophone): n.ingamells@pgs.org.uk

Ms M Wilcockson (flute): p.wilcockson@pgs.org.uk

Ms Law (oboe): a.law@pgs.org.uk

Percussion

Mr Buck: c.buck@pgs.org.uk

Mr Rayner: p.rayner@pgs.org.uk

Music Website

For further details please visit the music website, here.

PGS Drama Productions

‘A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Dickens, adapted by David Edgar

One ghostly Christmas night, cold-hearted businessman Ebenezer Scrooge gets the fright of his life, discovers the truth about himself, and learns to love his neighbour. Performed by a large and exceptionally talented cast drawn from throughout the Senior School, our production of the Charles Dickens classic one of the best loved stories ever written evokes the spirit of Christmas whilst exploring the social conscience of the timeless tale in a spine tingling, funny and moving performance suitable for 7 to 107.

24 26 November 2022, New Theatre Royal

Contact: j.robinson@pgs.org.uk

‘Chicago’ (Teen Edition) by John Kander and Fred Ebb

Roxie Hart, a wannabe vaudevillian star, does away with her lover and is arrested. In the Cook County Jail, Roxie meets her hero, the famed double-murderess and nightclub performer Velma Kelly. When both acquire the same lawyer, tensions come to a head as they vie for the spotlight in front of a besotted press pack. Performed by a cast of superb musical performers and dancers, with a famous score, scintillating choreography and timeless lyrics, Chicago is funny, intelligent and as smart and scathing a musical as they come.

22 24 March 2023, David Russell Theatre

Contact: c.martin@pgs.org.uk

Middle School Production (TBC)

Both hopes and interest are high for the next Year 7 and 8 production after the wonderful, vibrant performances of Matilda last year, and we hope to announce this very soon. In the meantime, both year groups are welcome to attend Middle School Drama club on Wednesday after school, 4pm 5pm, beginning in mid September. From January, this becomes one of the rehearsal days for the production.

24 26 May 2023, David Russell Theatre

Auditions Tuesday 29 / Wednesday 30 November 4pm 6pm. Open to Y7 and Y8 pupils

Contact: j.robinson@pgs.org.uk

Sixth Form Play

Usually performed towards the end of the Summer Term, and sometimes produced at the Edinburgh Festival, this year’s piece is yet to be confirmed, but has included plays as diverse as Hamlet, The Importance of Being Earnest, The Misanthrope, Punk Rock and Rosenkrantz and Guildenstern are Dead. As ever, it will feature the best of PGS Sixth Form acting talent showcased in challenging, vital and relevant theatre, either via an established playwright or self devised.

Auditions TBC (End of the Autumn Term) / Performance TBC (Summer Term)

Open to Sixth Form

Contact: j.robinson@pgs.org.uk

House Drama

Despite changing format several times over the past few years, House Drama continues to showcase excellent acting and directing from across the school in a variety of genres and formats, showcasing both established performers and sometimes hitherto hidden talent! The date and time of this year’s competition are yet to be confirmed, and we encourage as many pupils as possible to get involved it’s great fun, and a nice way to encourage some healthy tribal House rivalry!

Performance TBC (usually Spring Term, with a separate Middle School in Autumn)

Open to all

Contact: j.robinson@pgs.org.uk

Arts Award

The Arts Award allows pupils to develop their independent research, creative and organisational skills, individually and/or in a group, and we encourage them to be imaginative and motivated in the artistic activities they choose. The Bronze Award has been integrated into our Y9 Drama syllabus, however any pupil from Y9 upwards is able to join the programme, with Silver and Gold Awards targeted at GCSE and A Level pupils willing to involve themselves in organisation and leadership roles via school projects.

Open to 9 and above Contact: c.martin@pgs.org.uk

LAMDA

An opportunity to participate in drama based activities that will develop your creativity, innovation and promote confident communication skills. Lessons are arranged on a rotation basis during the teaching day, with Year 9 lessons at lunch.

Open to Up to and including Year 9 Contact: j.dejongh@pgs.org.uk

Drama Rehearsal / Clubs Timetable

A Christmas Carol, Mr De Jongh

Tuesday 1600 1745

Thursday 1600 - 1745

Sunday 1000 - 1600

Rehearsals cease after the production, 24 26 November 2022.

Chicago, Ms Martin

Wednesday 1600 1745

Thursday 1600 1745

Sunday 1000 - 1600

Rehearsals cease after the production, 22 - 24 March 2023.

Middle School Production (from January 2023), Ms Vobe, Mr Robinson

Tuesday 1600 - 1745

Wednesday 1600 1745

Sunday 1000 1600

Rehearsals cease after the production, 24 26 May 2023

Middle School Drama Club, Ms Vobe

Wednesday 1600 1700

Drama Contacts

Director of Drama

Mr Robinson: j.robinson@pgs.org.uk

Teacher of Drama

Miss Martin: c.martin@pgs.org.uk

Teacher of Drama

Ms Vobe: a.vobe@pgs.org.uk

Theatre Technician

Mr Tench: l.tench@pgs.org.uk

LAMDA

Mrs de Jongh: j.dejongh@pgs.org.uk

Temporary Director in Residence (A Christmas Carol)

Mr de Jongh: a.dejongh@pgs.org.uk

Art Homework Clinic for Years 7-8 - Mr Peebles

You can use this activity as a drop-in session,

ask for advice and collect materials that might help you improve your standards in Art.

Open to Years 7 & 8, Day Friday 1300 1400

Location O3 Contact: j.peebles@pgs.org.uk

Art Homework Clinic for Years 9-13

Pupils in years 9 13 can arrange an Art Clinic on any lunchtime from Monday to Friday. This clinic depends on teacher availability. Please arrange with your art teacher.

Art Scholars - Mrs Williams

Inspire, explore, advance. (For Art Scholars only)

Day Monday, 1545-1700

Location O4 Contact: l.williams@pgs.org.uk

Art Contacts

Head of Art

Mr Peebles:

Art Teachers

Mrs Williams:

Miss Tomlin:

DANCE

The enthusiasm for dance has grown and gained incredible momentum since the success of the Dance society last year. Portsmouth Grammar School entered the National Dance Live Competition winning their Heat and coming 2nd overall, in what was an incredibly talented field.

This competition encourages dancers to perform in a variety of styles and PGS have embraced this challenge by ensuring dance clubs of differing genres are available to pupils.

The benefits of dance include improved coordination, reduced stress and depression as well as enhancing cardiovascular fitness.

Dance

Monday

Year 9 11 Dance Club, 1305 1340, Dance Studio, Mrs Marsh

Wednesday

Year 8 Dance Club, 1300 - 1400, Dance Studio, Miss Turrill

Year 12 & 13 Dance, 1400 1545, Miss Turrill

Thursday

Year 7 Dance Club, 1600 - 1700, Dance Studio, Mr McFarlane

Friday

Year 7 13 Boys' Dance Club, 1305 1340, Dance Studio, Mrs Marsh

Year 7 - 13 Irish Dancing. 1600-1700, UJS Dance Studio, Miss O'Dowda (contact: c.ellis@pgs.org.uk)

Dance Contacts Dance Co-ordinator

Miss Turrill: j.turrill@pgs.org.uk

Teacher of Dance

Mr MacFarlance: t.macfarlane@pgs.org.uk

CLUBS & SOCIETIES

The range of clubs and societies on offer to the PGS student is vast. We aim to be fully inclusive and to encourage all pupils to take part in activities that both excite and challenge them to achieve their full potential. Whether it’s Science Club, Debating and Public Speaking, Creative Writing, Stock Market Club or the Model United Nations there is plenty of choice available to our pupils.

There are over fifty co curricular clubs and activities to choose from, taking place before school, at lunchtime, after school and at weekends. Pupils are encouraged to propose and initiate new clubs if their interest or talent is not represented.

Right: Chemistry Olympiad entrants 2022

Academic and Self-Enrichment

Chemistry Extension Club - Dr Smith

Workshops covering Degree-level Chemistry.

Open to Year 13, Day - Thursday, 1300 - 1400

Location K6 Contact: martin.smith@pgs.org.uk

Chemistry Olympiad - Dr Smith

Preparation for the RSC Chemistry Olympiad Compeition.

Open to Year 12, Day Tuesday, 1300 1400

Location K6 Contact: martin.smith@pgs.org.uk

Chess Club - Miss Thomas

If you like a game of strategy and fighting a tactical battle then come and join the chess club. Whether you want to improve your skills or are a novice and would like to learn the game - all are welcome. This will also be a great opportunity for you to

prepare for the Middle School House chess competition.

Open to all Day Thursday, 1330 1350

Location 3001 Contact: k.thomas@pgs.org.uk

Debate and Public Speaking - Mrs Martinez-Lopez

Learn debating and public speaking skills.

Open to Years 12 - 13, Day Tuesday, 1300-1400 Location - LS6, Contact: m.mlopez@pgs.org.uk

English as an additional language - Mrs Martinez-Lopez

A club to help those with English as an additional language.

Open to all. Day - Monday, 1300-1400

Location LS6, Contact: m.mlopez@pgs.org.uk

Electronics Club - Mr de Trafford

Introduction to building electronic circuits and soldering.

Open to Years 7 - 8 Day Wednesday, 1325-1355

Location J1 Contact: t.detrafford@pgs.org.uk

French Film Club - Mrs Tredwell

A chance to watch and enjoy a variety of carefully selected French films that will support the A level curriculum.

Open to Years - 12&13

Day Once a half term (Mrs Tredwell will confirm details directly)

Location 2024 Contact: s.tredwell@pgs.org.uk

Fantasy Football- Mrs Haslam

Think you're better than Pep? The next Jose Mourinho? Manage your own Premier League team and prove it!

Open to all Day Tuesday, 1300 1330

Location 2014, Contact: s.haslam@pgs.org.uk

Geography Society - Miss Burton

The Geography Society (GeogSoc) involves dicussions and further reading related to the A level course, a speaker programme, and mentoring of younger Geography pupils.

Open to Year 12 - 13 A Level Geography pupils Day Monday (B), 1305 1335

Location 2002 Contact: l.burton@pgs.org.uk

Historiography - Mr Lemieux

An opportunity for Year 12 historians to study the subject from a more philosophical and general angle, looking at and discussing the ‘big themes’ in history such as causation and revolutions, and delving into some of the main ‘schools’ of historical study.

Open to Year 12, Day Tuesday, Friday, 1330 1400

Location M5 Contact: s.lemieux@pgs.org.uk

History Escape Room - Mrs Neil

Can you crack the codes and escape Bletchley Park before the time runs out? Solve the clues and puzzles to challenge another team and see who is victorious. There is a sign up sheet. Teams of 5 8 required. 2 teams play per week.

Open to Years 7 9 Day Thursday, 1330-1330

Location M6 Contact: n.neil@pgs.org.uk

Italian Language and Culture - Mr Page

Italian for your Bronze DofE Award is a fun course over 2 terms giving you usable linguistic skills and a broad appreciation of Italian culture.

Open to Year 10 (& anyone completing Bronze DofE) Day Tuesday (Week A) 1320 1355

Location - 2020, Contact: s.page@pgs.org.uk

Karate - Mrs Windebank

Karate is a fantastic sport and, as a Martial Art, encourages pupils to exercise self-discipline and control and refined movements.

Open to all Day Thursday 1530 1630, Friday, 1620 1700

Location Dance Studio (Thursday), The Old Gym Friday

Cost £90 (plus insurance) Contact: c.ellis@pgs.org.uk

Law Society - Mr Taylor

Introduction to law, legal issues and ideas. A variety of activities and discussions relating to current topics of interest.

Open to Years 10-13. Day - As advertised

Location G4, Contact: s.taylor@pgs.org.uk

Linguistics Club - Mr Gamble

An introduction to Linguistics and Language acquisition. This weekly activity is perfect for pupils interested in language, linguistics, logic and communication. For interested pupils, there will be the opportunity to enter the UK Linguistics Olympiad.

Open to all Day Thursday, 1330 1355

Location 2020 Contact: p.gamble@pgs.org.uk

Literary Society - Ms Hart

Weekly meetings led by pupils to discuss all things literary!

Open to Years 10 13 Day Thursday, 1330 1355

Location Larkman Room Contact: b.hart@pgs.org.uk

Maths Competitions - Mr Fairman

We will be participating in external competitions to solve different problems each week. It is a great chance to explore Maths outside of the classroom in a fun and competitive way.

Open to Years 11 13, Day Thursday, 1315 1400

Location 3014, Contact: t.fairman@pgs.org.uk

Maths Enrichment for Years 7-8 - Mr Addeyman, Ms David

If you love maths and want to improve your problem-solving skills, then this is the club for you. Great for pupils that want to prepare for the ‘UKMT Junior Maths Challenge’ competition.

Open to Years 7 8, Day Wednesday, 1300 1330

Location 3008 Contact: j.addeyman@pgs.org.uk, k.david@pgs.org.uk

Model United Nations - Miss Bush

Model United Nations (also Model UN or MUN) is an academic or recreational activity in which participants assume the role of national ambassadors or representatives to debate and seek to solve global issues, Attendance of this group is highly recommended for those studying A-Level Politics and/or History.

Open to Years 12 13. Day Monday, 1300 1400

Location G2, Contact: f.bush@pgs.org.uk

Politics Discussion Group - Mr Milford

A group for Year 12 and 13 pupils, with an interest in politics, to talk politics.

Open to Years 12 - 13, Day Thursday, 1300-1330

Location - N6 Contact: a.milford@pgs.org.uk

Politics Society - Mr Lemieux

Meets roughly twice a term after school to hear talks by outside and sometimes in-house speakers on topics of interest to Alevel historians. We have also held overnight election sleepovers on general election nights.

Open to Years 12 13

Day TBC (Mr Lemieux will confirm arrangements directly)

Location Willis Room Contact: s.lemieux@pgs.org.uk

Portsmouth Point - Mr Burkinshaw

PGS' magazine: sharing ideas, opinions and interests online and in print. Articles can be submitted online via Google Classroom and Meetings will take place in person.

Open to Years 9 - 13.

Day Tuesday, 1050 1115

Location G2, Contact: j.burkinshaw@pgs.org.uk

PRS Homework Clinic - Dr Richmond

An opportunity to receive support with any of your PRS homework.

Open to all Day Tuesday, 1320-1350

Location A0, Contact: r.richmond@pgs.org.uk

Russian Club - Ms Taylor

Have fun whilst learning to speak Russian through games, resources and conversations.

Open to all Days Monday and Thursday, 130o 1400

Location - 3016 Contact: o.taylor@pgs.org.uk

Science Club - Mrs Gardner

Fun science practicals.

Open to Years 7-8 Day Monday, 1330 1355

Location TBC Contact: a.gardner@pgs.org.uk

Senior History Society - Mr Lemieux

Meets roughly twice a term after school (usually a Tuesday or Thursday) to hear talks by outside and sometimes in-house speakers on topics of interest to A-level historians. There is also a popular and competitive Christmas Quiz!

Open to Years 12 13 Day TBC (Mr Lemieux will confirm arrangements directly)

Location Willis Room, Contact: s.lemieux@pgs.org.uk

Senior Philosophy Society - Dr Richmond

If you’re interested in some of the biggest philosophical and ethical issues, then please join us!

Open to Years 11 - 13 Day Friday, 1320 1350

Location A0 Contact: r.richmond@pgs.org.uk

Sixth Form Reading Club - Mrs Burden

Join the 6th Form reading club to share reading experiences, shadow book awards and enjoy literary discussions. Feel free to bring your lunch. Day as advertised, 1330-1400

Location G3 Contact: l.burden@pgs.org.uk

Study - Various

All pupils are welcome to attend study every evening throughout the week.

Open to all Day Monday Friday, 1550 1800

Location Main Library

Further Information Laptops and Chrome books will be available upon request.

Tech Club - Mr James

Come along to create some fun practical projects and improve your design skills.

Open to all Day Wednesday, 1545 1645

Location M1a/M1b, Contact: t.james@pgs.org.uk

Year 7 Reading Club - Mrs Hart

We shadow book awards, share, and review our favourite books and of course lots of booky games and quizzes.

Day Friday, 1300 1330

Location Project Room, G Block Contact: b.hart@pgs.org.uk

Year 8 Reading Club - Dr Webb

We shadow book awards, share, and review our favourite books and of course lots of booky games and quizzes.

Day Thursday, 1330 1400

Location - Project Room, G Block Contact: c.webb@pgs.org.uk

Year 9 Reading Club - Dr Webb

Discussions and reviews of books and shared reading of specific titles. As well as literary games and quizzes.

Day Monday, 1330 1400

Location - Project Room, G Block Contact: c.webb@pgs.org.uk

Year 10 Reading Club - Dr Webb

Discussions and reviews of books and shared reading of specific titles. As well as literary games and quizzes.

Day Tuesday, 1300 1330

Location Project Room, G Block Contact: c.webb@pgs.org.uk

Year 11 Book Club - Dr Webb

Book Discussion and literary debate.

Day Wednesday, 13o0 1400

Location Project Room, G Block Contact: c.webb@pgs.org.uk

Year 12 English Seminars - Mrs Burden and Mr Burkinshaw

Seminars about English Literature to extend pupils' knowledge beyond the curriculum.

Day Friday, 0840 0900

Location - Larkman Room / Project Room, G Block Contact: l.burden@pgs.org.uk, j.burkinshaw@pgs.org.uk

Coding for Girls - Mr Stayte

No boys allowed! Want to learn and experiment with coding without the boys? Then come along to Girls Coding to enhance your skills.

Open to girls in all year groups

Day Thursday, 1300 1330

Location 3022 Contact: h.stayte@pgs.org.uk

Fiscal Policy Challenge - Mrs Worley

PGS Fiscal Policy Challenge is your opportunity to devise a budget for a better Britain. Year 13 Economics pupils work in a small team to create a fiscally neutral budget, strengthening their knowledge and understanding of macroeconomics.

Open to Year 13 pupils of Economics

Day Friday, 1050 1115

Location SF1, Contact: m.worley@pgs.org.uk

Geocaching Club - Mrs Knott

Geocaching is an outdoor recreational activity, where Global Positioning System receiver on an app is used to hide and seek containers, called "geocaches". It is a global game, but there are many around our local area that we can find. At Geocaching Club we will learn how to use the app and will go and find the geocaches. You will need a packed lunch.

Open to Year 7 Day Wednesday, 1300 1400

Location 2001, Contact: t.knott@pgs.org.uk

Irish Dancing - Miss O'Dowda

Irish dancing, in the traditional form, has been around since the 18th Century. It's lively and energetic, why not come and have a go? Years - All Day Friday, 1600 1700

Location UJS Dance Studio Contact: c.ellis@pgs.org.uk

Mercurius Society: Stock Market, Investing and Spoofing Society

- Mr Fisher

Investment and trading portfolio strategies, games and insights with regular prizes. We are also the only society that practices the ancient and traditional game of "spoof", a game of strategy and skill with a wonderful history originating in the public schools of England.

Open to Years 9 13 Day Thursday, 1330-1400

Location SF7 Contact: p.fisher@pgs.org.uk

Programming Club - Mr Stayte

Pupils get to experiment with programming and can choose what they would like to do. Pupils are encouraged to learn to program using the Micro:Bits, Python, Scratch or HTML however any development they would like to do can be supported.

Open to Years 7-8 Day Monday, 1300 1330

Location 3022 Contact: h.stayte@pgs.org.uk

Robotics Club - Mr Doidge

Enjoy the idea of competing in a robotics competition against other teams? If you want to learn how to build and automate robots to perform tasks where you compete against other schools then please come along.

Open to Years 9 11 Day Wednesday, Thursday, 1300 1400

Location 3020 Contact: w.doidge@pgs.org.uk

Strategy Games Society- Mr McAll

Modern board games from Catan to Coup.

Open to all Day Tuesday, 1305 1355

Location SF6 Contact: l.mcall@pgs.org.uk

Wildlife Club - Dr Thomas

A club to help pupils to engage with and appreciate their environment.

Open to Years 7 8, Day Wednesday, 1320 1355

Location L 1, Contact: n.thomas@pgs.org.uk

Further Information Please bring a packed lunch and make sure you have a suitable coat if we are doing outdoor activities.

Charity & Pupil Voice

Senior School Eco-Council - Miss Burton

Making sustainable changes to the school community and beyond.

Day Monday (A), 1305-1335

Location 2002 Contact: l.burton@pgs.org.uk

PGS Amnesty

PGS Amnesty explores human rights abuse globally and locally. We look to educate ourselves, discuss different viewpoints and create resources and actions in order to educate others inside our school community. Pupils are encouraged to take a lead on particular issues that may be of interest to them, and to further their knowledge through current case studies.

Open to Years 9-13 Day Friday, 1050-1115

Location 3025 Contact a.cross@pgs.org.uk

PGS Diversity & Inclusion - Mr Rees

PGS D&I (diversity and inclusion) is the umbrella society aimed at promoting equality at and beyond PGS. We are looking for people to join this movement for positive change in the School and wider community. If you are interested in antiracism, gender, sexuality, neurodiversity or equality more broadly look out for more information from Mr Reese and the D&I Ambassadors. We are also looking for members to add to future events, if you would be interested in providing content, please get in touch.

Open to all Day Fridays from 19th September, 1300-1330 Location A1

Contact: l.rees@pgs.org.uk

Pupil Council - Mr Rees

Your school council is an advisory body of pupils who work together to provide ideas and opinions to support the Senior Management Team in making decision that will make the school a better place for pupils of all ages. The Whole School Council (WSC) meets twice termly and will feed back on the meetings held by each of the subsidiary groups: the Middle School Council (MSC), the Years 9 11 Council (USC), the Sixth Form Council and the Digital Council.

Open to all

Dates: The meeting schedule is published in the Yellow Book.

Time: 1315, Location: Larkman Room

Contact: l.rees@pgs.org.uk

Pupils' Uganda Group (PUG) - Miss Nicholson

A dynamic group that supports PGS's work with Kikaaya College School in Uganda to be 'Partners in Learning'. We raise awareness, fundraise and support their academic work.

Open to all Day Thursday, 1050-1110

Location 2007 Contact: f.nicholson@pgs.org.uk

Creativity and Expression

Classics Film Club - Mrs Clarke

Come and enjoy a variety of adventure films while you eat your lunch on a Friday - a relaxing way to end the week!

Open to Years 7 & 8, Day - Friday, 1315-1345

Location 2008 Contact: a.clarke@pgs.org.uk

Further Information Bring a packed lunch

Diamond Painting - Mrs C Smith

Take a few moments to relax and create something beautiful, while your brain takes a break.

Open to all Day Wednesday, 1330-1355

Location LS1 Contact: c.smith@pgs.org.uk

Middle School Drama - Miss Vobe (Mr Robinson until half term)

This excellent society, for Y7 and Y8 pupils, runs in the Autumn Term on Wednesdays from 4pm 5pm, before becoming one of our Middle School Production rehearsal slots in the Spring Term. It’s a lovely opportunity for new pupils, alongside the ‘old timers’ in Y8, to make and meet friends and have fun whilst learning theatre skills and participating in enjoyable drama-based activities. Open to Years 7-8 Day -Wednesday, 1600-1700

Location The Gatehouse Contact: a.vobe@pgs.org.uk (until half term, please email j.robinson@pgs.org.uk)

Now CREATE - Mrs Williams

Creativity, noun. 1. The use of imagination or original ideas to create something; inventiveness. Come along and unleash your creativity in a relaxed environment. ‘Creativity is intelligence having fun’ Albert Einstein.

Open to Year 8 Day Tuesday, 1315 1345

Location O4 Contact: l.williams@pgs.org.uk

Photography Club - Mr Stone

Get creative with your phone's camera.

Open to Years 7-8 Day Thursday, Time 1330-1400

Location 2020, Contact: o.stone@pgs.org.uk

Spanish Film Club - Mr Valera-Ramiro

Enjoy a cinema session discovering and enjoying the Spanish culture throughout movies. This will also cover some of the topics seen in class and it will help you to expand your knowledge in Spanish in preparation for your A Level. Do not forget your snacks!

Open to Years 12&13

Day Once a half term, 1550 1730 (Mr Valera Ramiro will confirm details directly) Location M4 Contact: v.valera@pgs.org.uk

Year 7 Creative Writing - Mr Butler

Love words? Want to make more of your writing? Join Creative Writing Club!!

Open to Year 7, Wednesday, 1305-1330

Location G1, Contact: a.butler@pgs.org.uk

Year 7 Innovation Club - Mr Hill

Have you got ideas for a new product? Innovation club will show you how to harness your creativity and bring your innovation to market.

Open to Year 7, Day Friday, 1300-1330 Location SF7, Contact: m.hill@pgs.org.uk

Year 10-13 Creative Writing Club - Mrs Kirby

Opportunity for pupils to share their creative work with peers.

Open to Year 10 13, Day Friday Week A Location F4, Contact: e.kirby@pgs.org.uk

Service & Leadership

Aspiring Entrepreneurs' Club

An opportunity to develop and create products to sell at the Firework Evening, raising money for charity.

Open to Year 8-9 Day Thursday, 1315 1340

Location C0 Contact: j.durow@pgs.org.uk

Enterprise Club - Mrs Leighton-Smith

Enterprise club looks to educate Year 7 pupils on the fundamentals of Business, including the topics of Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Quality and Customer service, in a fun and interactive way. Pupils will get the opportunity to apply what they have learnt by setting up their own enterprises, generating funds for a charity which they are passionate about. This popular club affords pupils with a chance to develop a range of desirable skills including team work, problem solving and creativity.

Open to Year 7 Day Thursday, 1315 1350 Location 3019 Contact: k.leighton smith@pgs.org.uk

Sixth Form Peer Mentoring - Mrs Clay

Work as a team of Year 12 pupils to support and offer guidance to younger Senior School pupils. Professional training is provided for this rewarding and fulfilling community activity. The Application process for year 12 pupils opens in October.

Open to years 12 & 13 Day - Thursday 0840-0900

Location: Tutors rooms, Contact: r.clay@pgs.org.uk

Year 9 Monday Activities

YEAR 9

Architecture Club - Mr Llewellyn

Interested in architectural design? Explore this art and designs the buildings of the future. Running from the 12th September.

Day - Monday 1600 - 1700, Location O2

Contact: n.llewellyn-thomas@pgs.org.uk

3D Modelling - Mr Rogers

A club where IT and art come together, using software utilised by professionals in many different 3D modeling workplaces, this clubs aim is to enable students to get on the first rung to producing their own 3D assets. Whether it be video games or GCI landscapes that takes your interest, you will have to understand the basics covered in this club. Who knows, 3D modeling could turn into a lifelong hobby or even a career? Places will be limited to the size of a computer suite.

Day Monday, 1600-1700

Location 3022 Contact: d.rogers@pgs.org.uk

CCF - Mrs Price

Cadets are taught a variety of skills which are then put into practice at weekend camps, which take place once a term, and at annual camps which take place during Easter and Summer holidays. In addition to these events, the regular Services are able to provide other facilities and specialist training at weekends and during holidays. We encourage all sections to work closely together, giving the cadets equal opportunities.

Day Monday, 1545-1715

Location Quad Contact: t.price@pgs.org.uk

Chess Club - Miss Thomas and Mr Ansell

This is a club for all abilities. Learn to play or develop your game in this relaxed after school activity.

Day Monday, 1550 - 1650

Location 3001 Contact: k.thomas@pgs.org.uk

Football Club - Mrs Haslam, Mr Butler

This is an opportunity for a friendly game on Governor’s Green grass pitch. Numbers will be restricted to 16 pupils. Pupils must wear shin guards, school sports kit and Astroturf shoes or football boots on the grass. Pupils will change in the Sports Hall.

Day Monday, 1600 1700

Location Sports Hall/Governors Green Contact: s.haslam@pgs.org.uk, a.butler@pgs.org.uk

Master Chef - Mrs Russell

Pupils will be creating fun food e.g. honeycomb, marshmallow fluff, samosas, stain glass biscuits.

Day Monday, 1600 1700

Location - N1 Contact: a.russell@pgs.org.uk Further information Pupils must bring in their own ingredients and container

Music Practice - Mr Hemmings

This is intended for a select group of serious musicians who wish to practice in the Music Block in the Monday Activities slot. Permission to join this group is at the discretion of the Head of Music and pupils should only opt for this slot if they have gained this permission from Mr Hemmings, in advance.

Day - Monday, 1600-1700

Location - Music Department Contact: g.hemmings@pgs.org.uk

Pottery Club - Mr Peebles

Pupils will explore hand-building techniques in stoneware clay, and design and produce a ceramic frieze that highlights modernist abstract tiles. When the frieze is completed, pupils can go on to use the skills gained and develop their own individual sculptural and vessel forms. As well as offering opportunities for mindful creativity using spatial thinking, involvement in the Pottery Club can help pupils inform their work with ideas and acts as strong preparation to them beginning our GCSE Art and Design course in Year 10. Limited to 14 pupils for safety reasons.

Day Monday, 1600-1700

Location O3, Contact: j.peebles@pgs.org.uk

Practical Psychology Club - Miss Basra

Come and learn about the science of the mind and behaviour, criminology, how we process information, how the brain works, why people are all so different; design and conduct your own experiments, construct and administer questionnaires; learn how to interview; an excellent way to support many of your other subjects including Maths, English, Science, and PRS. Day Monday, 1600 1700 Location SF4 Contact: g.basra@pgs.org.uk

Physics Club, incorporating Robotics, Electronics and Space - Mrs

Fake

We use VEX robots to explore programming and task management and mini electronics project to introduce pupils to the underpinning blocks of our modern technological age. From the VEX website https://www.vexrobotics.com/vexedr/competition

Day Monday, 1600 1700

Location- J3, Contact: m.fake@pgs.org.uk

Squash Club - Mr Doyle

Your opportunity to develop your squash skills.

Day Monday, 1600-1700

Location Squash Courts, Sports Hall Contact: d.doyle@pgs.org.uk

Strength and Fitness - Mr Copeland

A fitness session in the fitness suite which will include a mixture of HIIT, team fitness challenges, bodyweight exercises, stretching techniques.

Day Monday, 1600-1700

Location Fitness Suit, Contact: s.copeland@pgs.org.uk

Working with the Young in our Community - Ms Hart

Working with children at the School Nursery and After School Club. A chance to read, interact and work with younger members of our school community.

Day Monday, 1600 1700

Location - Junior School Contact: b.hart@pgs.org.uk

ACADEMIC CLINICS

The school provides a wide range of Clinics within Departments throughout the week, so all pupils can request additional help with developing subject knowledge, practical and coursework skills, study skills and revision delivered by subject specialists.

Clinics are tailored to each year group so that they can be more effectively targeted to the most relevant subject content and skills being developed at the time.

Subjects being taught in specialist studios, workshops and laboratories will run their clinics in these spaces, with all other subjects running thier clinics in the relevant zone for each year group.

For more information, please contact the relevant Head of Department or Head of Year.

HOUSE ACTIVITIES

House activities will be included alongside co-curricular events throughout the year. Pupils will have the opportunity to participate in a range of activities including sport, music, drama and even academic work. Other exciting events such as House Challenges and the Talent Show will allow pupils the environment to showcase their creativity and collaborative skills.

House identity is a central part of school life and Houses play a central role in fostering the qualities of the PGS Core. Further details of House activities will be shared by Heads of House.

Weekly House sporting events will take place each Wednesday and more information can be requested from Mr Gammon or your Head of House.