Our Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9 (KS3) clubs are an integral part of our distinctiveness as an academy and are compulsory for all KS3 students. We want to give our students as many opportunities as possible to go a little beyond their comfort zones in order to discover new talents, interest and hobbies beyond what they might experience as part of a normal secondary education. 

 

How to book your period 6 Club

Period 6 clubs for Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9 students can be booked from Monday 18th March at 7pm. 

Students must only select ONE Club to ensure every KS3 student secures a place.

To book onto the clubs please use the MCAS app.

If you don't have the MCAS app you can download it on iOS here or Android here.

 

Period 6 clubs run from week starting Monday 22nd April to Friday 19th July 2024 on the following days:

Monday

 

Student Librarians (15 spaces)

Whether you have a wealth of book knowledge or you're just starting on your reading journey, your voice is important. YOU know what pupils want to read and YOU know how promote it. Take ownership of a key space in our school with this opportunity to develop a range of communication techniques and organisational skills. You will learn how to shelve and sticker our book stock and have responsibility over reading events, displays, bookmark design and recommendations.

 

Board Game Club (20 spaces)

Play classic games, discover your new favourite and and develop your tactical thinking skills! Students meet and play a variety of board games, including traditional board games, card games and role-playing games.  

 

 

 

 

Art Club (FULL)

Learn to express feelings without words. We'll learn about cultures from around the world, to think creatively with an open mind whilst practising fine motor skills. For students already assigned to this Club you do not need to re-book. Art Club is a year's commitment, and students are committed to achieving a Bronze Art Award at the end of the Summer Term 2024.

 

International Club (15 spaces)

Dive head first into lots of different cultures around the world, looking at things like food, clothes, language and lifestyles. What can we learn from different cultures? What makes them unique? You will look into why it is so important to embrace, accept and tolerate diversity.

 

 

Humanities Film Club (30 spaces)

The Humanities Film Club offers a range of films to support students in understanding our world, its history, its different cultures and places, and the issues that matter. Genres and their movies include: Historical and religious fiction (Indiana Jones); human rights (X-Men); natural disasters (The Impossible); power and family (The Prince of Egypt); good versus evil (The Lord of the Rings); seasonal classics (The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe/The Miracle Maker); the environment and sustainability (Wall-E). (This is subject to change and in no particular order). 

With this club, it is intended to support students in visualising our world, increase their curiosity about it, and deepen their opinions about the crucial issues in the world today.  

 

Craft Club (15 spaces)

A fun and enjoyable space to be creative and imaginative. The aim is to create different pieces to tie in with the seasons and any festivities such as Christmas, Halloween, Easter etc. Have a Birthday coming up? We will also be using our creative minds for card making. So why not come and join and let your imagination run free!

 

 

Trampolining (20 spaces)

You will have the opportunity to develop your trampolining skills, learning basic skills and building up to more complex skills. You will learn how to develop and perform a trampolining routine. Why not come along and give it a go!

 

Girls Fitness Gym (20 spaces)

Calling all girls - join us to use our fantastic fitness gym! This club is for all girls who want to learn how to use the gym equipment and improve their fitness level.

 

Tennis (20 spaces)

An opportunity to play tennis with your friends. There will also be a chance to learn new skills or improve upon existing ones.

 

Cricket (20 space)

Ever thought you could be the next Joe Root or James Anderson - or just want to try something new? Join us at Cricket Club to learn the three key areas of cricket: batting, bowling and fielding. Finally, put your skills to the test as we compete in our Hundred themed competition.

 

 

Tuesday

 

Dance (Year 7/8 - 24 spaces)

Dance in Period 6 gives students the opportunity to learn and develop techniques in all styles from Jazz & Ballet, to Hip Hop & African and Rock n Roll. You will learn about the history, techniques, performance, skills and choreography, all of this leading to a chance to showcase your talents in our annual dance showcase. All of the subject knowledge gained in Period 6 Dance is transferrable to GCSE Dance, so if you've got that in your mind as a subject you'd like to take, this activity would be a great starting point! PE kit is essential.

 

Rounders (90 spaces)

Learn new skills, techniques and tactics for Rounders, and have fun playing the game!

 

Fitness (20 spaces)

Join us to use our fantastic fitness gym! This club is for all everyone who want to learn how to use the gym equipment and improve their fitness level.

 

Band Club (30 spaces)

Band Club is an exciting opportunity for you to make music with other students as a band! We perform a variety of different styles of music from rock and pop, to jazz and classical. You can join the band as a singer or choose to perform on any other instrument! Students who have had experience playing an instrument before are encouraged to attend, beginners are also welcome. Joining band club is a great place to work with friends and make music together. Our band club will often take part in events and performances at school throughout the year!

 

Sustainability Club (12 spaces)

In Sustainability Club, you will be developing your Art, Design and Gardening Skills. This will include upcycling items out of materials, helping promote energy saving and recycling around the Academy and learning how to plant seeds in the greenhouse and allotment area. Please note that sessions will be indoors during the winter months and will start planting in March. This is a very hands-on club with a variety of activities to get involved in so why not register and come along to see for yourself!

 

Digital Skills (Years 8 and 9 - 24 spaces)

Enhance your digital skills and become more confident with IT. With a mash up of design and multi-media elements, you will be preparing yourself to take on the future of technology. Learn the skills you need to make our world a safer place to live in. See how tech, digital and cyber skills play an important role in your future career.

 

 

Boxing Club (21 spaces) 

Come along and try out Boxing! A friendly, inclusive club for everyone designed to develop basic boxing skills. As well as learning the art of boxing, it is a great way to improve fitness levels and enhance confidence. This club is open to everyone, whether you have never boxed before or box regularly.

 

 

Visitor Hosting (Year 7 only - 12 spaces)

Aimed at Year 7 students this is an opportunity not to be missed!  You will take part in a number of activities both practical and 'live' events to build on your self-confidence by exploring the real you and developing new found leadership skills through Visitor Hosting. This will include meeting and greeting visitors, participating in a number of events marked on the calendar and experience being a Tour Guide and Visitor Host representing the academy.

At the end of the Summer Term students will take part in a Graduation Event and be awarded a Visitor Hosting badge to wear with pride. Should students wish to continue hosting, they will have the opportunity to continue developing their new found life skills and confidence as their knowledge of the academy grows.  Visitor hosting is a great way to become fantastic role models to other students and make a valued contribution to academy life.

 

 

Wednesday

Dance (Year 9 - 25 spaces)

Dance in Period 6 gives students the opportunity to learn and develop techniques in all styles from Jazz & Ballet, to Hip Hop & African and Rock n Roll. You will learn about the history, techniques, performance, skills and choreography, all of this leading to a chance to showcase your talents in our annual dance showcase. All of the subject knowledge gained in Period 6 Dance is transferrable to GCSE Dance, so if you've got that in your mind as a subject you'd like to take, this activity would be a great starting point! PE kit is essential.

 

Combined Cadet Force (CCF) (FULL)

The Cadets will be following a tried and tested training programme where they will be instructed in drill, uniform upkeep,  advanced skill at arms, field craft, range firing, first aid, map & compass, camp craft, rifle ranges, assault courses, military knowledge, command tasks, full bore rifle shooting, .22 rifle shooting, leadership training. All this will allow cadets to gain cadet qualifications along the way.  For students already signed up for CCF you do not need to re-book.   For any other students wishing to register, please note this is a year's commitment.  There will be an outlay of £65 for the cost of Uniform with an additional cost for any camps and trips through out the year.
 

 

Craft Club (15 spaces)

A fun and enjoyable space to be creative and imaginative. The aim is to create different pieces to tie in with the seasons and any festivities such as Christmas, Halloween, Easter etc. Have a Birthday coming up? We will also be using our creative minds for card making. So why not come and join and let your imagination run free!

 

Thursday

School Newspaper (15 spaces)

Whether you're a writer, a researcher or editor, your voice matters in The School Newspaper Club. If you have a passion for writing, reading, music, sports or current world affairs, come and express your views through writing.

 

Fencing (21 spaces)

Fencing is an elegant, prestigious and modern combative sport based on tradition that has been enjoyed by people around the World since the middle ages. It's a challenge both physically and tactically between two opponents. Using replica swords, the foil, epee and saber, fencers try to score points by hitting one another while moving back and forth on an area called a piste. Fencing is a relatively safe combat sport because participants wear face masks, gloves and protective jackets. PE kit is needed.

 

To book onto the clubs use the MCAS app.

If you don't have the MCAS app you can download it on iOS here or Android here

 

 

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