Primary Enrichment Outreach Programme. Spring Term 2020 Key Stage 2: Years 3-6 by University of Exeter

Primary Enrichment Outreach Programme Spring Term 2020

Key Stage 2: Years 3-6

Welcome I am delighted to introduce the University of Exeter’s Primary Enrichment Outreach Programme for Spring 2020. This prospectus outlines the exciting and comprehensive range of activities that we offer across Key Stage 2, from Years 3 to 6. Our Outreach Programme was first established in 2007 and in that time we have brought together the knowledge, expertise and experience of our tutors and lecturers to provide high quality teaching and learning experiences. Our programme aims to encourage and develop the progression, attainment and aspiration of school-age pupils and is specifically aimed at engaging pupils who demonstrate a particular interest, skill or potential in a specific subject area. Our hope is that pupils further their passion and understanding for their subject; feel inspired by practical, hands-on activities and meet like-minded peers, all within the context of a Higher Education setting. We look forward to welcoming you!

Our Pupils: We welcome Key Stage 2 children from all backgrounds, from state education to home schooling, and in particular those children who demonstrate a particular interest or aptitude for a subject. We are committed to supporting children from disadvantaged or under-represented groups, and are therefore pleased to offer up to two free places per term to children from low income or Pupil Premium backgrounds. Please contact us to apply for a place.

Pupil safety: All members of the Primary Enrichment Outreach team hold an enhanced DBS certificate and all University of Exeter students participating in events are supervised by a member of our team. All activities held at the university undergo a risk assessment before they take place, and we have fully trained first aiders on site.

How to book: Courses are £35 each, with free places available to those from low income or Pupil Premium backgrounds. To book a place please visit our website and follow the link to our online store: www.exeter.ac.uk/socialsciences/education/enrichment For individuals wishing to apply for a free place, or for schools wanting to make block bookings and pay by invoice, please contact us at enrichment@exeter.ac.uk before proceeding with your payment to request an access code.

School Absence: If attending this course means that your child will be missing school, please follow their absence procedures. Authorised absence can not be assumed.

Contact us E: enrichment@exeter.ac.uk Tel: 01392 724816 Website: http:// socialsciences.exeter.ac.uk/education/ enrichment/ Address: Primary Enrichment Programme, South Cloisters, St Luke’s Campus, Exeter, EX1 2LU Outreach Coordinator: Georgina Graham

Frequently asked questions are at the back of this brochure. 2

Primary Enrichment Programme - Spring 2020 Course Date

Year Group

Course Title

Tutor

Page

Monday 2nd March

3 and 4

Science: What is the Matter?

Sue Godfrey

Monday 2nd March

5 and 6

Maths: The Magical World of Number

Debi Lomax

Tuesday 3rd March

5 and 6

ICT: Appy Tappin! APP Creation

Clare Nevinson

Wednesday 4th March

3 and 4

Art and Humanities: Terrifying Totem Poles and Awesome American Indian Stories

Lacey Evans

Wednesday 4th March

5 and 6

ICT: BBC Micro Bit Bonanza

Clare Nevinson

Friday 6th March

3 and 4

English: The Great Dragon Mystery

Anita Wood

Friday 6th March

5 and 6

Science: Facing the Energy Challenge

Sue Godfrey

Saturday 7th March

5 and 6

Maths: Curved Stitching - Turn Straight Lines into Curves with the Magic of Maths!

Suki Honey

Saturday 7th March

3 and 4

English: Creative Writing - Spring Fever!

Emma Cox

Monday 9th March

3 and 4

Art: Tremendous Trees

Jenny Perry

Monday 9th March

5 and 6

Science: Chemical Reactions

Sue Godfrey

Tuesday 10th March

3, 4, 5, 6

Dance: Stepping into Springtime!

Alex Parks

Tuesday 10th March

3 and 4

Science: Forensic Science

Sue Godfrey

Wednesday 11th March

5 and 6

Art: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Draw Upâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Closer to Art

Jenny Perry

Wednesday 11th March

5 and 6

English: Macbeth in a Day!

Anita Wood

Thursday 12th March

3 and 4

Maths: Mathematical Games and Strategic Thinking

Debi Lomax

Thursday 12th March

5 and 6

English and Humanities: Amazon Adventure

Anita Wood

Saturday 14th March

5 and 6

English: Creative Writing - When Daffodils Begin to Peer

Emma Cox

Saturday 14th March

3 and 4

ICT: Kodu Gaming Gurus

Clare Nevinson

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Year 3 and 4 Maths Key details  Date:

Thursday 12th

March  Venue: St Luke’s Campus

What to bring  Packed lunch and morning snack

 Tutor: Debi Lomax

 Water bottle

Associate Lecturer in Mathematics Education, University of Exeter

 Everyday pencil case

Course Title

 School uniform not required (weather-

appropriate clothing e.g. coat, sensible shoes)

Mathematical Games and Strategic Thinking (This course is back by popular demand! To avoid repeat attendance, please note that it was last taught in Autumn 2018).

Course description This workshop provides an opportunity for pupils to engage in rich mathematical games from different cultures. The games will draw on pupils’ knowledge and understanding of number and develop their strategic thinking. Pupils will be encouraged to discuss and analyse the games to look for patterns, to make and test hypothesis ,and develop their reasoning and problem solving skills. The course is ideal for pupils who enjoy mathematical challenges and demonstrate a persistent and analytical approach to problem solving. It is for those who enjoy number and have an interest in strategic games. The workshop is aimed at those pupils who like to know not only the how – but also the why.

How to book

This course will encourage pupils to: 

discuss and analyse games

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hypothesise and test ideas

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develop problem solving and reasoning skills

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develop strategic thinking

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mix appropriately and be challenged by peers with similar abilities

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behave in a mature and sensible manner

If you would like to book a place, please visit our Online Store: www.socialsciences.exeter.ac.uk/education/enrichment/ To apply for a free place or for schools wishing to pay by invoice, please email us at enrichment@exeter.ac.uk

Year 5 and 6 Maths What to bring

Key details  Date: Monday 2nd March

 Tutor: Debi Lomax

 Packed lunch and morning snack

 Venue: St Luke’s Campus

Associate Lecturer in Mathematics Education, University of Exeter

 Water bottle

Course Title The Magical World of Number

Course description Mathematics is all around us, it shapes our World from plants to buildings, from the minute to the enormous. Throughout history people have been fascinated by number problems and used mathematics to explain, to predict and, at times, to bewilder and confuse! In this workshop we will explore both the beauty and mystery of mathematics. We will consider aspects of mathematics in nature and explore some ‘magic’ tricks to amaze friends and family. This course is designed for pupils with a keen interest in mathematics and those with an inquisitive mind. If you like number puzzles and trying to find out how and why they ‘work’ then this course is for you. Good mental arithmetic will be helpful.

 Everyday pencil case  School uniform not required (weather-

appropriate clothing e.g. coat, sensible shoes)

How to book If you would like to book a place, please visit our Online Store: www.socialsciences.exeter.ac.uk/education/ enrichment/ To apply for a free place or for schools wishing to pay by invoice, please email us at enrichment@exeter.ac.uk

Year 5 and 6 Maths What to bring

Key details  Date:

Saturday 7th March

 Venue: St Luke’s Campus

 Tutor: Suki Honey

 Packed lunch and morning snack

Lecturer in Mathematics at Plymouth University

 Water bottle

Course Title Curved Stitching: Turn Straight Lines into Curves with the Magic of Maths!

 Everyday pencil case  School uniform not required (weather-

appropriate clothing e.g. coat, sensible shoes)  A needle threader, if possible.

Course description You will learn how curves can be made from rulers and straight lines. You will use your knowledge, skills and understanding to create wonderful designs and patterns based on simple mathematical formulae. You will then use these ideas to create your own curve stitching to take home. This course is suitable for pupils with a creative mind and who like visual patterns. A certain level of dexterity is needed so pupils should be able to thread a needle unaided.

How to book If you would like to book a place, please visit our Online Store: www.socialsciences.exeter.ac.uk/ education/enrichment/ To apply for a free place or for schools wishing to pay by invoice, please email us at enrichment@exeter.ac.uk 6

Year 3 and 4 ICT What to bring

Key details  Date: Saturday 14th March

Tutor: Clare Nevinson,

 Venue: St Luke’s Campus

Computing At School Master Teacher, Iocal Primary School teacher and ICT subject lead.

Course Title

 Packed lunch and morning snack  Water bottle

 Everyday pencil case  School uniform not required (weather

-appropriate clothing e.g. coat, sensible shoes)

Kodu Gaming Gurus

Course description Do you like to Game? Do you like to use your imagination? Well this course could be for you! During the day you will design your own worlds within Kodu, choose characters and develop your own games. Like true computer scientists you will use your logical reasoning skills and build your computational thinking knowledge. This course is designed for all coding abilities.

How to book If you would like to book a place, please visit our Online Store: www.socialsciences.exeter.ac.uk/ education/enrichment/ To apply for a free place or for schools wishing to pay by invoice, please email us at enrichment@exeter.ac.uk

Year 5 and 6 ICT What to bring

Key details  Date: Tuesday 3rd March

Tutor: Clare Nevinson

 Venue: St Luke’s Campus

Computing At School Master Teacher, Iocal Primary School teacher and ICT subject lead.

Course Title

 Packed lunch and morning snack  Water bottle

 Everyday pencil case  School uniform not required (weather-

appropriate clothing e.g. coat, sensible shoes)

Appy Tappin! APP Creation

Course description Do you like APPs? Have you ever wondered how they are developed? This course will give you the opportunity to develop your understanding and create your own basic APPs! During the day you will develop your programming skills by using a text code which is a simplified version of Java Script.

The APPs created will be run using an online simulator. This course is suitable for confident coders. Please note that this is not block/ visual coding.

How to book If you would like to book a place, please visit our Online Store: www.socialsciences.exeter.ac.uk/ education/enrichment/ To apply for a free place or for schools wishing to pay by invoice, please email us at enrichment@exeter.ac.uk 8

Year 5 and 6 ICT What to bring

Key details  Date: Wednesday 4th March  Venue: St Luke’s Campus

Tutor: Clare Nevinson

 Packed lunch and morning snack  Water bottle

Computing At School Master Teacher, Iocal Primary School teacher and ICT subject lead.

Course Title

 Everyday pencil case  School uniform not required (weather-

appropriate clothing e.g. coat, sensible shoes)

BBC Micro Bit Bonanza

Course description Do you like to code and create? Let’s get coding using the BBC Micro Bit! We will use block coding to control an online simulator and then download to a physical micro bit. During the day you will have the opportunity to develop and use your coding skills to design and build a range of exciting projects.

This course is designed for all coding abilities .

How to book If you would like to book a place, please visit our Online Store: www.socialsciences.exeter.ac.uk/ education/enrichment/ To apply for a free place or for schools wishing to pay by invoice, please email us at enrichment@exeter.ac.uk 9

Year 3 and 4 Science Key details

What to bring

 Date: Monday 2nd March

Tutor: Sue Godfrey

 Packed lunch and morning snack

 Venue: St Luke’s Campus

Secondary Science Teacher and Associate Lecturer in Science, The University of Exeter

 Water bottle

Course Title What is the Matter?

 Everyday pencil case  Practical, old clothing and sensible closed

-top footwear (no flip-flops, sandals etc)  Children will be provided with lab coats

Course description This is a course in Beginners’ Chemistry (‘Matter’).

For the children:

E: enrichment@exeter.ac.uk

Come and find out what Chemistry is all about. You will learn how to use special laboratory equipment and find out what makes plastics, rocks, food, stars and even us! Lots of experiments.

Tel: 01392 724816

For the adults: This course extends beyond the requirements of KS2 and sets out to make Chemistry fun! Pupils will be encouraged to use the correct scientific vocabulary and work ‘scientifically’.

How to book If you would like to book a place, please visit our Online Store: www.socialsciences.exeter.ac.uk/ education/enrichment/ To apply for a free place or for schools wishing to pay by invoice, please email us at enrichment@exeter.ac.uk 10

Year 3 and 4 Science Key details

What to bring

 Date: Tuesday 10th March

Tutor: Sue Godfrey

 Packed lunch and morning snack

 Venue: St Luke’s Campus

Secondary Science Teacher and Associate Lecturer in Science, The University of Exeter

 Water bottle

Course Title Forensic Science

 Everyday pencil case  Practical, old clothing and sensible closed

-top footwear (no flip-flops, sandals etc)  Children will be provided with lab coats

Course description For the children:

Come and learn some special skills and help to solve a crime!

E: enrichment@exeter.ac.uk

Someone has broken into Mrs Bond’s house and stolen her precious diamond brooch! By the end of the day you will know what clues to look for and how to work out who did it!

Tel: 01392 724816

For the adults: This course extends beyond the requirements of KS2 Science and students will use investigative skills and analyse scientific evidence in a fun way. This course is suitable for all students with an average reading age for Year 3 and above.

How to book If you would like to book a place, please visit our Online Store: www.socialsciences.exeter.ac.uk/ education/enrichment/ To apply for a free place or for schools wishing to pay by invoice, please email us at enrichment@exeter.ac.uk

Year 5 and 6 Science What to bring

Key details

 Packed lunch and morning snack

 Date: Friday 6th March

Tutor: Sue Godfrey

 Venue: St Luke’s Campus

Secondary Science Teacher and Associate Lecturer in Science, The University of Exeter

Course Title

 Water bottle

 Everyday pencil case  Practical, old clothing and sensible closed

-top footwear (no flip-flops, sandals etc)  Children will be provided with lab coats

Facing the Energy Challenge

Course description For the children: The world’s population is rising fast and we all want our energy at the flick of a switch. Every day we hear about the climate emergency caused by burning fossil fuels. Take part in practical activities and try to find answers to such questions as: 

How is electricity made?

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Can we cope without fossil fuels?

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Can we imagine life without cars?

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Can we manage with using less energy?

For the adults: This course extends beyond the requirements of KS2 Science and into other curriculum areas. Students will use investigative skills and analyse scientific evidence in an effort to address these important issues of our time.

How to book If you would like to book a place, please visit our Online Store: www.socialsciences.exeter.ac.uk/ education/enrichment/ To apply for a free place or for schools wishing to pay by invoice, please email us at enrichment@exeter.ac.uk

Year 5 and 6 Science What to bring

Key details  Date:

Monday 9th March

 Venue: St Luke’s Campus

Tutor: Sue Godfrey Secondary Science Teacher and Associate Lecturer in Science, The University of Exeter

Course Title Chemical Reactions

Course description For the children: Chemical reactions can be slow, fast, noisy, colourful and spectacular! Come and explore the wonderful world of Chemistry and find out how to do fun experiments safely in our state of the art laboratory.

 Packed lunch and morning snack  Water bottle

 Everyday pencil case  Practical, old clothing and sensible closed

-top footwear (no flip-flops, sandals etc)  Children will be provided with lab coats

For the adults: This course extends beyond the requirements of KS2 Science and aims to encourage enthusiasm and interest in this branch of Science. Recognising hazards and reducing risks will be important aspects and we shall be using the correct scientific language throughout – good preparation for KS3. This course is suitable for all students with an average reading age for Year 5 and above.

How to book If you would like to book a place, please visit our Online Store: www.socialsciences.exeter.ac.uk/ education/enrichment/ To apply for a free place or for schools wishing to pay by invoice, please email us at enrichment@exeter.ac.uk

Year 3 and 4 English What to bring

Key details  Date: Saturday 7th March  Venue: St Luke’s Campus

Course Title

Tutor: Emma Cox

 Packed lunch and morning snack

Associate Lecturer in Gifted and Talented Education at the University of Exeter. Head of English and Drama at Exeter Cathedral School. Author of ‘Malkin Moonlight’ (Bloomsbury).

 Water bottle

Creative Writing: Spring Fever!

 Everyday pencil case  School uniform not required (weather-

appropriate clothing e.g. coat, sensible shoes)

Course description ‘The Mole had been working very hard all the morning, spring-cleaning his little home. First with brooms, then with dusters; then on ladders and steps and chairs, with a brush and a pail of whitewash; till he had dust in his throat and eyes, and splashes of whitewash all over his black fur, and an aching back and weary arms. Spring was moving in the air above and in the earth below and around him, penetrating even his dark and lowly little house with its spirit of divine discontent and longing. Something up above was calling him imperiously... so he scraped and scratched and scratched and scraped, working busily with his little paws and muttering to himself, 'Up we go! Up we go!' till at last, pop! his snout came out into the sunlight, and he found himself rolling in the warm grass of a great meadow.’ (The Wind in the Willows—Kenneth Grahame) Let’s celebrate the coming of Spring! We will read Spring poetry and prose written by some of the best children’s authors. We will look at how Spring arrives in different books and poems. We will personify her and write our own poetry about what she does and what magical powers she brings to the world. We will go outside and personify the natural world using imagery to bring our writing to life. We will personify flowers, leaves, the sky, the earth, the animals and give them all a voice. We will use drama techniques in performing extracts from literature. We will create an animal protagonist who is active in Spring and bring them to life in a story. Join me if you are creative, you love to read and write, and Spring makes you a tiny bit crazy.

How to book If you would like to book a place, please visit our Online Store: www.socialsciences.exeter.ac.uk/ education/enrichment/ To apply for a free place or for schools wishing to pay by invoice, please email us at enrichment@exeter.ac.uk 14

Year 3 and 4 English What to bring

Key details  Date: Friday 6th March

Tutor: Anita Wood

 Packed lunch and morning snack

 Venue: St Luke’s Campus

Associate Lecturer in English and Humanities at The University of Exeter

 Water bottle

Course Title

 Everyday pencil case  School uniform not required (weather-

appropriate clothing e.g. coat, sensible shoes)

The Great Dragon Mystery

Course description A dragon has gone missing. Today you are a dragon expert and it is your job to find it! Join us on a magical dragon adventure. Use the clues to work out what the escaped dragon looks like. Some are pictures, some are puzzles. Plan a campaign to get the dragon back. Design a fail-safe way of catching the dragon and solving the mystery. During the day we will use drama, talk, puzzles and teamwork. This course will appeal to the children who took part in the “Tell me a dragon…” course, but is also suitable for children who haven’t done a course with us before.

How to book If you would like to book a place, please visit our Online Store: www.socialsciences.exeter.ac.uk/ education/enrichment/ To apply for a free place or for schools wishing to pay by invoice, please email us at enrichment@exeter.ac.uk 15

Year 5 and 6 English What to bring

Key details  Date: Saturday 14th March

Tutor: Emma Cox

 Venue: St Luke’s Campus

Associate Lecturer in Gifted and Talented Education at the University of Exeter. Head of English and Drama at Exeter Cathedral School. Author of ‘Malkin Moonlight’ (Bloomsbury).

Course Title Creative Writing: When Daffodils Begin to Peer

Course description

 Packed lunch and morning snack  Water bottle  Everyday pencil case  School uniform not required (weather-

appropriate clothing e.g. coat, sensible shoes)

(The Winter’s Tale Act IV) …Why, then comes in the sweet o’ the year. We will study extracts from Shakespeare, stories and poems written by some of the finest writers. Using drama techniques we will commit famous lines to heart, including marching out iambic pentameter, and performing verses from Shakespeare. We will write a poem called March 14th about exactly what the University campus looks and feels like on the day of our course. Through outdoor learning we will personify flowers, leaves, the sky, the earth, the animals and give them all a voice. We will employ figurative language including simile and metaphor to describe things in different ways. The course will focus on the skills at the top of Bloom’s taxonomy, and the children will be encouraged to take risks, to invent and to create. Join me if you are creative and love to read, write and get your fingernails dirty!

E: enrichment@exeter.ac.uk Tel: 01392 724816

How to book If you would like to book a place, please visit our Online Store: www.socialsciences.exeter.ac.uk/ education/enrichment/ To apply for a free place or for schools wishing to pay by invoice, please email us at enrichment@exeter.ac.uk

Year 5 and 6 English Key details  Date:

Wednesday 11th

March  Venue: St Luke’s Campus

What to bring Tutor: Anita Wood Associate Lecturer in English and Humanities at The University of Exeter

 Packed lunch and morning snack

 Water bottle  Everyday pencil case

Course Title Macbeth in a day!

 School uniform not required (weather-

appropriate clothing e.g. coat, sensible shoes)

Course description Come along for some drama, fun and creativity in our “Macbeth in a day!” course. During the day you will have the opportunity to do lots of drama, and storytelling. Be bewitched by the witches! Discover the land of Scotland hundreds of years ago! Investigate the plotting for power of Macbeth and his wife! We will find out more about how theatres worked in the time of Shakespeare and go on a computer based 3D visit to Shakespeare’s Globe.

How to book

This is a day where you will be immersed in Shakespeare’s famous story, have the opportunity to use your acting skills and build your confidence in using Shakespearean language.

If you would like to book a place, please visit our Online Store:

This course is suitable for children who are creative, enjoy using oral language and drama.

www.socialsciences.exeter.ac.uk/ education/enrichment/ To apply for a free place or for schools wishing to pay by invoice, please email us at enrichment@exeter.ac.uk 17

Year 5 and 6 English and Humanities Key details

What to bring

 Date: Thursday 12th March

Tutor: Anita Wood

 Venue: St Luke’s Campus

Associate Lecturer in English and Humanities at The University of Exeter

Course Title Amazon Adventure

Course description Are you interested in how the world works and how we can plan for a sustainable future? The Amazon is an awesome place, but one where change is happening fast. During this course we will find out about the geography and history of rainforests and the lives of the people who live in them. We will use maps, stories, pictures and drama activities to help us understand how important the rainforests are to planet earth. You will have the chance to use your geography skills to investigate maps of The Amazon; your sensory and descriptive skills will be needed as we travel through video and drama to the world of the rainforest; you will take part in a fascinating deforestation simulation game where your teamwork and negotiation skills will be tested to their limits! This course is designed to help you present your ideas clearly, work as part of a team and to develop your confidence in discussing important issues such as sustainability, trade, fairness and global citizenship.

 Packed lunch and morning snack  Water bottle  Everyday pencil case  School uniform not required (weather-

appropriate clothing e.g. coat, sensible shoes)

Year 3 and 4 Art and Humanities Key details  Date: Wednesday 4th

March  Venue: St Luke’s Campus

What to bring Tutor: Lacey Evans

 Packed lunch and morning snack

Associate Lecturer in English at Plymouth University and a University Mentor supporting trainee teachers.

 Water bottle

Course Title Terrifying Totem Poles and Awesome American Indian Stories

Course description During the day we will explore some of the different Native American tribes and their lives through a range of stories, videos, activities and art work. There will be opportunities to consider what can be learnt about the Native American Indian way of life that links to modern day environmental issues. In the afternoon, children will create imaginative drawings of their own totem pole using ideas and images from the morning session. This course is suitable for anyone interested in stories and environmental issues, learning from different cultures and art work. There are no specific skills required in order to attend this workshop as there will be a mixture and choice of activities.

 Everyday pencil case  School uniform not required (weather-

appropriate clothing e.g. coat, sensible shoes)

Year 3 and 4 Art Key details

What to bring

 Date: Monday 9th March

Tutor: Jenny Perry

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 Venue: St Luke’s Campus

Specialist Teacher of primary Art and History, educational researcher and University tutor for trainee teachers

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Course Title Tremendous Trees

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Packed lunch and morning snack Water bottle Everyday pencil case School uniform not required Sensible shoes and waterproofs to wear and/or sit on outside whilst drawing. An umbrella if rain is forecast A4 clip board for use outside Examples of your own art work that you would like to share (optional)

Course description We are surrounded by precious, wondrous trees of all types, shapes and sizes which have captured the imaginations of artists through time. During this one day course you will develop your knowledge and understanding of trees and your drawing skills by sketching trees in the university grounds . You will look at tree pictures by a variety of artists including the ‘womping willow’ from Harry Potter and tree faeries by Arthur Rackham. You will then use these as an inspiration for making your own imaginative tree pictures. Please note the ‘What to bring’ section.

Curriculum links: Art and Environmental Science

How to book If you would like to book a place, please visit our Online Store: www.socialsciences.exeter.ac.uk/education/enrichment/ To apply for a free place or for schools wishing to pay by invoice, please email us at enrichment@exeter.ac.uk 20

Year 5 and 6 Art Key details

What to bring Tutor: Jenny Perry

 Date: Wednesday 11th

March  Venue: St Luke’s Campus

Course Title

Specialist Teacher of primary Art and History, educational researcher and University tutor for trainee teachers

‘Draw Up’ Closer to Art

Course description ‘It is often said that Leonardo drew so well because he knew about things; it is truer to say that he knew about things because he drew so well.’ (Sir Kenneth Clark) Drawing is at the heart of art. Artists throughout time have valued drawing as a basis for exploring their ideas, discovering the world around them and seeing things in different ways. During the day you will have the opportunity to develop your skills in drawing to create a 3D effect, firstly from shapes and then from a choice of objects using a variety of tools and techniques. e.g. pencils, charcoal, coloured oil pastels, brushes, pens. You will look at artists’ examples of Still Life drawing and painting over time and set up a still life picture of your own using objects provided. The aim is for you to leave the day inspired by what you have learnt and equipped with further skills to draw more! Curriculum links: Art and History

 Packed lunch, morning snack, water bottle  Everyday pencil case  School uniform not required (weather-

appropriate clothing e.g. coat, sensible shoes)  Examples of your own drawing that you

would like to share (optional)

Years 3, 4, 5, 6 Dance What to bring

Key details  Date: Tuesday 10th March

Tutor: Alex Parks,

 Packed lunch and morning snack

 Venue: St Luke’s Campus

Associate Lecturer in Physical Education and Dance at the University of Exeter

 Water bottle

Course Title Stepping into Springtime!

Course description ‘Dance is the hidden language of the soul’ (Martha Graham) This Contemporary Dance workshop will cover all the basic skills of National Curriculum Dance, including space, time, levels, direction, dynamics and pathways. You will work individually, in pairs, small groups and also as one large group as you go through the day, getting to know each other well. We will look at warm ups and stretching specifically for dancing together and learn the importance of looking after our bodies well. The theme for this new workshop is ‘Stepping into Spring through dance’ and you will be generating your own ideas together at the start of the session. You might have some ideas to bring with you already! Please do. There will be lots of opportunity for individual creating as well as learning set new dance moves together. Recent research has proven that being creative helps towards well-being. This day of dance will allow you to create, make friends and perform to the best of your own ability, whilst having lots of fun along the way so come along and give it a go. This course is suitable for all abilities. Beginners in dance, as well as more experienced dancers are very welcome to attend this mixed-age and mixed-ability group workshop.

 Everyday pencil case  School uniform not required. Appropriate

clothing for dance. We will be barefoot in the studio.

Frequently Asked Questions: How many courses can I enrol on? As many as you want! If you are applying for free places, your child / pupil can participate in two courses per term. How do I book a free place? Email us at enrichment@exeter.ac.uk and we will send you an access code to use with your online booking. First, you will need to provide evidence, such as an email from your school confirming that your child is eligible for Pupil Premium or your NHS exemption letter. Can my child miss school? Please follow your schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s absence procedures. Authorised absence cannot be assumed.

How do I find out about your new courses? Email us at enrichment@exeter.ac.uk and we will add you to our mailing list. We will send you our course brochure three times per year. How long are the courses? The courses last a whole day. We ask you to drop your children off at 9.15am and collect them at 3.30pm. They will need to bring a packed lunch, water bottle and coat. We always try and ensure that the children play outside for their morning break and at lunchtime, but this is weather permitting. My child is in Year 2 but is very able. Can they attend? The courses are designed to stretch the most able children and so can be quite challenging. Year 2 children are not permitted to enrol on our Year 3 and 4 courses so that Year 4 children still have a great experience. Your child will be very welcome next year! Please ask to be put on our mailing list. When should I book to avoid disappointment?

We close the bookings 48 hours before the course starts. This gives the tutor and coordinator time to prepare for the actual number of children who are coming and tailor the course to suit them. If courses are fully booked, you can add your email address to a waiting list via the online store. 23

How to find us

Address University of Exeter St Luke's Campus Heavitree Road Exeter EX1 2LU More information about the campus and directions can be found here: www.exeter.ac.uk/visit/ directions/stlukes/

Registration and collection point Please arrive at Baring Court (number 5 on the map) by 9:15am to register. Courses start promptly at 9:30am. Children need to be collected by 3:30pm from the same place by a known adult.

Parking onsite Please display the 10 minute ‘drop off’ parking permit on your car’s dashboard when parking onsite. This can be found on the booking confirmation letter. Alternatively, the nearest public car park is at The Triangle, just off Heavitree Road.