Success in Year 11

The powerpoint presentation given in the meeting on 26 September 2024 is available here.

The powerpoint presentation in the Zoom Meeting on 17 October 2024 is available here.

Extra Curricular Opportunities

As we approach the critical period leading up to the GCSE examinations, it is essential for students to make the most of the time, expertise, and resources available to them. Participating in extra-curricular activities and revision sessions can significantly boost their academic performance and personal development.

While it is important for students to focus on their revision, we also recognize the importance of maintaining a healthy balance between academic work and wellbeing. Engaging in extra-curricular activities can provide a much-needed break from studies, reduce stress, and enhance overall wellbeing.

We encourage students to create a bespoke package of extra-curricular activities that suits their interests and academic needs. Here are some of the opportunities we offer:

Day	Activity	What it is about?	Where	Who	Teacher	When
Monday	GCSE Maths clinic	Key topics and skills	Maths 5	11	PA	2:50pm-3:50 pm
Monday	GCSE Art Booster	GCSE art coursework booster session.	Art 1	11	BM	2:50pm-3:50 pm
Monday	Girls Rugby		Field	7-11	ALD	3-4
Monday	Reading club	Reading books and celebrating our love of reading!	Hums 2	7-11	Ms Hopkins	3pm-3:30pm
Monday	Netball Fixtures		Offsite	10-11	CAT	3pm-5:30pm
Monday	Football	Training for matches and learning skill to develop for competitive games.		7-11	LT, RLN, JEL	3pm-4pm
Monday	Reading club	Reading books and celebrating our love of reading!	Hums 2	7-11	Ms Hopkins	3pm-3:30pm
Monday	Netball Fixtures		Offsite	10-11	CAT	3pm-5.30pm
Monday	Football	Training for matches and learning skill to develop for competitive games.		7-11	LT, RLN, JEL	3pm-4pm
Wednesday	Spanish	GCSE Booster	MFL2	Year 11s	CB	2.50pm-3.30pm
Wednesday	Badminton Club	Badminton	Sports hall		JP	3pm-4pm
Wednesday	STEAM	Lego, chess, construction, Art, games. Meet other students and explore	Sci 3 (tbc)	7-11	Maths and Science teams	2:50pm-3:50pm
Wednesday	Debate Club	Having a chance to voice your opinion	Hums3	7-11	Mrs Harris	2:50pm- 3:50pm
Thursday	Maths clinic	Any questions or help needed. A chance to look at some Maths problems.	Maths 5	7-11	PA / CPH	2:50pm-3:50pm
Wednesday	Triple Science Programme	Additional Lessons for those study the separate science exams	Sci 1	11	NB	2:50pm-3:50pm
Thursday Wk 2	Yr 11 NEA focus	1:1 meetings with your teacher & opportunities to improve your practical work	Tech 2	11	Mrs Jackman / Mrs Harbach / Mrs Dave	3pm-3:50pm
Thursday	Board Games Club	Meet new people and have fun playing a variety of board games	MFL1	7-11	JB	2:50pm-3:50pm

Thursday	Climbing	Learn a new sport test your stength on the wall.	Sports hall	9-11	climbing instructors	3pm-4:30pm
Thursday	GCSE- Badminton	GCSE members only	sports hall	10,11	LT	3pm-4pm
Thursday	Girls rugby		Sports hall		ALD	3pm-4pm
Thursday	Darts	Develop your precision	Drama studio	9,10,11	RLN	3pm-4pm
Friday	Aim High in Literature	Mini lectures on the four Literature texts to help students achieve grades 7-9 in Literature GCSE.	Library	11	English Dept	2:50pm-3:50pm
Friday	Table tennis	Develop your hand eye co-ordination and improve your pace of shots.	Quad	all years	LT	3pm-4pm
Friday	GCSE – Theory	Booster Sessions	Maths 3	11	KM + CAT	3pm-4pm
Friday	School Show rehearsals	Rehearsal ready for the school production!	Performing Arts 2	7-11	Mrs Neanon	3pm-4pm
Lunchtimes	Basketball/ Bad		Sports hall	all years	LTI	1pm