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ACTIVITIES

CO-CURRICULAR AND WEEKEND ACTIVITIES

SUMMER 2017

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CO-CURRICULAR ETHOS

At St Swithun’s we are proud of our academic excellence but also believe in the concept of being ‘appropriately academic’ which means encouraging the girls to work hard in class but

also then providing them with opportunities to do something else. The ‘something else’ is as important as academic lessons,

and sometimes more so. We expect the girls to try new things, to make mistakes and learn from them, to develop commitment,

perseverance, teamwork and organisational skills.

We accept that some girls will naturally want to take part in many activities and that others will need some gentle persuasion. We

would be failing in our duty to the latter if we did not emphasise the importance of balancing academic work with other activities. After all, the girls will never again have so many opportunities to

try such a wide range of activities.

Boarders are expected to sign up to a certain number of co-curricular activities that take place after school. (This number depends on which year group the girls are in but, generally

speaking, the younger girls are expected to do more activities when their workload is lighter). Day girls are also welcome to sign

up to these activities.

Pupils commit to an after-school activity for one term and the sign-up process happens at the beginning of each term. Form tutors help with this process to ensure that the girls have a

good balance of co-curricular activities and that they honour any priority sport, music or drama activities for which they

are required.

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CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES SUMMER 2017

7.00–7.30am7.45–8.158.15

Lunch 11.05–1.40pm

Lunch 21.40–2.15pm

Afternoon4.30pm

TUESDAY

Swimming

PHOENIX CHOIR (L4 & U4)Sax quintetU15 Rounders clubCricket clubComputer club (L4-L5)

Biology drop in

Creative writing (drop-in)

Debating club (L5 & M5)

Maths clinic

Psychology drop-in

Fitness strength and conditioningBiology drop-in

Debating club (L5 & M5)

French film club (L5 up)

Geography drop in

Maths clinic

Physics drop-in

Touch typing

SHAKESPEARE SCHOOLS’ FESTIVAL SENIOR, U15 & U14 TENNISAthletics (recreational)

Art

Ballroom dancing M5-U6

Bell ringing

Cheerleading (4.45-5.45)

Debating club (M5-L6)

Polo club*

Sewing Bee

Spanish advanced club (M5-U6)

MONDAY

Swimming

Brass ensemble

CONCERT BAND Sax ensembleU13/U14 Rounders ClubChemistry workshop

Enigma (invitation maths club)

Gymnastics club

IT drop-in (digital leaders)

Spanish club

WIND BAND Chemistry and biology workshops

Gymnastics club

History club

Technology workshop

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA U12 & U13 TENNISGCSE DRAMA REHEARSALSAthletics (recreational)

A Level philosophy, reading and

discussion

Archery*

Art

Christian union

Croquet club

Diving (5.00pm-5.45pm)

Judo* (5.00pm)

Performance tennis group (invitation

only)

Squash*

Tennis (recreational)

KEY CAPS & BOLD – take first priority

Bold – take second priority

Blue – optional clubs

Green – sign-up co-curricular activities (this requires a term’s commitment) * – There is a cost for this activity

This timetable is correct at time of printing, but could be subject to change

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FRIDAY

Swimming

Jazz band

Period 8Trampolining club

Lunch 1CHAMBER GROUPSWINNALL VOLUNTEERINGTextiles club

The Reading Room (all years)

Trampolining club

CHAMBER GROUPSL4 PRODUCTIONWINNALL VOLUNTEERINGBaroque ensembleChemistry essentials

Classics clinic

Folk club

Food investigation workshop

French club

Trampolining Club

Badminton club

Horse riding*

THURSDAY

Swimming

Clarinet ensemble (senior) (8.15)Flute quartet (senior)STRICTLY STRINGS Clarinet ensemble (junior)Athletics elite clubU12 RoundersBiology drop-in

Literary society

Maths clinic

Trampolining club

Percussion EnsembleSHAKESPEARE SCHOOLS’ FESTIVALHorn ensembleBiology drop-in

Maths clinic

Dance club

Touch typing

Debating club (L4&U4)

Trampolining club

Global student forum

SWITHUN CHOIR (L5-U6)U13 & U12 ATHLETICSSWIM SQUADU4 and L5 drama club (SSF)Art and photography

Community group

Debating club (L5 up)

Fencing drop in (by invitation)

Football Club

Karate*

Recreational tennis

School Radio

Scuba diving*

Senior cricket

WADAC athletics 6.15pm

WEDNESDAY

Swimming

CHAMBER CHOIR (7.55am)Flute ensemble (junior)

DAY HOUSE MEETINGS

Dance club

Gym conditioning club

Sewing club

(all the above after lunch has been

eaten)

SENIOR, U15 & U14 ATHLETICSSwim SquadL4 PRODUCTION ‘DARK RIVER’Acapella group

American crafts

Archery

Art

Cricket club (all years)

Fencing (6.00pm-8.00pm)

Golf society*

Greenpower

Pilates (M5 up)

Rock group

Scuba diving*

Technology club

Tennis (recreational)

Word game club

Yoga

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WEEKEND ACTIVITIES

ETHOS

At St Swithun’s we offer a full and varied programme of cultural, social and recreational activities at the weekends to suit all of our boarders, which we believe will broaden a boarder’s experience.

We believe that the weekend is a time when girls should have the opportunity to take some ‘downtime’, to try out new experiences, to learn how to organise their time appropriately and effectively, and to get to know girls of different ages and backgrounds. Our

aim is to provide an appropriate balance of constructive activities and relaxation within a home from home environment.

The weekend activity programme is open to all boarders, free of charge. Day girls will be charged for any activity they wish to sign up for at the weekend. We welcome feedback from the girls about the trips they go on and we are always interested in suggestions

for future trips.

STRUCTURE OF WEEKENDS

The organised weekend activities for the summer term 2017 are set out in this booklet. The overall structure for each weekend is

as follows:

On Friday evening girls have the option of taking part in activities or relaxing. On Saturdays there are matches and other school

activities, optional weekend activities (see booklet) and the opportunity to go shopping in Winchester. On Sundays there are matches and other school activities, optional weekend activities

and chapel in the evening.

I hope your daughter will make the most of the opportunities available to her and that she has a fulfilling and enjoyable time

while she is with us. If you have any queries regarding the weekend programme, please do not hesitate to contact

Mr Bruce Hansen – weekend activities co-ordinator [email protected]

Mr Bruce Hansen

Finlay housemaster and weekend activities co-ordinator

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FRIDAY 29 APRIL – MONDAY 2 MAY

FRIDAY

EXEAT weekend commences

Swithun Choir Tour to Lake Garda information meeting 16:45 – 17:15

PTA Tea for L4-L5 parents 15:45 – 16:30

MONDAY 2 MAY

Boarders return: Le Roy 18:00 – 20:00

Senior houses 18:00 – 20:30

Finlay 18:00 – 21:30

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FRIDAY 5 MAY – SUNDAY 7 MAY

FRIDAY

Riding 16:30 – 18:45 ALL

Outdoor games 16:45 – 17:45 ALL

Supermarket run 19:15 – 20:15 ALL

SATURDAY

U12, U13 tennis doubles v Portsmouth Grammar school 08:30 – 14:00

Senior, U15A, U15B tennis v Godolphin School 09:15 – 13:00

M5 Bronze DofE practice expedition departs 09:00 M5

Art workshop 10:00 – 12:00 ALL

Supervised research in the library 10:00 – 12:00 ALL

Try something new: Shooting 13:00 – 17:00 ALL

Golf at Avington golf course 14:30 – 17:00 ALL

Pizza Express social 18:00 – 21:00 U4 & L5

SUNDAY Sailing: Southampton water activities centre 08:45 – 12:45 ALL

Archery 10:00 – 11:30 ALL

Fitness suite session 10:00 – 12:00 ALL

Riding 10:30 – 12:30 ALL

Recreational swimming 10:30 – 15:30 ALL

Aquadrome (Basingstoke) 13:30 – 16:30 ALL

Make and bake: Chocolate Brownies 15:00 – 17:00 ALL

M5 Bronze DofE practice expedition returns 18:00 M5

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FRIDAY

U5 study leave begins 16:20 U5

Riding 16:30 – 18:45 ALL

Outdoor games & BBQ 16:45 – 19:00 ALL


Founders’ Day Concert 19:30 – 21:45 ALL

SATURDAY

U15 cricket at Hurstpierpoint 07:30 – 14:30

GSA South Central cluster athletics 09:15 – 13:00



Inflatable Laser quest (front field) 13:30 – 16:00 ALL

Golf at Avington golf course (members only) 14:30 – 17:00 ALL

Summer Festival evening 17:00 – 22:00 ALL




Riding 10:30 – 12:30 ALL


Cinema 13:00 – 16:30 ALL

Swithun Choir Rehearsal 17:00 – 18:00

Songs of Praise (Winchester Cathedral) 18:30 – 19:30 ALL

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FRIDAY

Water Sports trip departs 15:30 L4-L5

Riding 16:30 – 18:45 ALL



SATURDAY

M5 Bronze DofE training session 09:45 – 12:30

U16, U15, U14 Tennis v Bradfield 13:00 – 16:00

U15 Athletics at Marlborough College 13:15 – 18:00

U12, U13, U14 Winchester City Penguins Grand Prix 14:00 – 16:30



Golf at Avington golf course 14:30 – 17:00 ALL

Pizza Express 18:00 – 21:00 M5




Riding 10:30 – 12:30 ALL


New Forest water park 13:30 – 17:00 ALL

Make and bake: Rocky Road 15:00 – 17:00 ALL

Water Sports trip returns 18:00 L4-L5

CHAPEL:

High House, Earlsdown Finlay (optional) 17:25 – 17:55 L5, M5, U5, L6, U6

Hyde Abbey, Hillcroft, Le Roy 18:00 – 18:30 L4, L5, M5, U5, L6

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FRIDAY 26 MAY – SUNDAY 5 JUNE

FRIDAY

PTA Tea for M5-L6 parents 15:45 – 16:30

U6 study leave begins 16.20

Half term begins 16:20 ALL

SUNDAY 5 JUNE

Boarders return between 15:30 and 17:30: Finlay by 21:00

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FRIDAY 9 JUNE – SUNDAY 11 JUNE

FRIDAY

L5 Battlefields trip L5

Riding 16:30 – 18:45 ALL



SATURDAY

U12/U13 athletics friendly 09:00 – 12:00

U12, U13, U14, U15 Tennis at Portsmouth Grammar 10:00 – 13:00



Junior School fete 11:30 – 14:30 ALL

Try something new: Paintball (14 yrs+ only) 13:15 – 16:00 L5-U6

Tree Runners 13:15 – 16:00 ALL


Pizza Express 18:30 – 21:30 L6




Riding 10:30 – 12:30 ALL


Picnic and games at Kingston Lacy 11:00 – 15:30 ALL

Boarding house rounders tournament 15:30 – 16:45 ALL

L5 Battlefields trip returns 17.30 L5

CHAPEL: High House, Earlsdown Finlay (optional) 17:25 – 17:55 L5, M5, U5, L6, U6


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FRIDAY

L5 Bronze DofE training session starts 16:30

Riding 16:30 – 18:45 ALL



SATURDAY

Teentech (U4) 08:30 – 16:00

M5 GCSE drama tech & dress rehearsals 10:00 – 18:00 M5

U13, U15 cricket at Lord Wandsworth College 10:00 – 18:00

Sports Day Training (open to all competitors) 10:00 – 12:00 ALL

U12 ,U13 athletics friendly v QAS 13:00 – 15:00




Cinema 13:30 – 18:00 ALL

L5 Bronze DofE training session finishes 16:00

Pizza Express 18:00 – 20:30 L4

L5 Social 19:00 – 21:30 L5

SUNDAY

Sailing: Southampton water activities centre 08:45 – 12:45 ALL

M5 GCSE drama tech & dress rehearsals 10:00 – 18:00 M5



Riding 10:30 – 12:30 ALL


Try something new: Raft Building 13:15 – 16:00 ALL

Make and bake: Rice crispy cake 15:00 – 17:00 ALL

CHAPEL:



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FRIDAY

U5 Silver DofE final expedition (Peak District) (all weekend)

Riding 16:30 – 18:45 ALL



Summer concert 19:30 – 21:30 ALL

SATURDAY

Open morning 09:30 – 12:00 ALL

Sports day 14:00 – 17:00 ALL

Harvey Hall movie night 19:00 – 22:00 ALL

SUNDAY




Riding 10:30 – 12:30 ALL


Aerial Adventures (high ropes) 13:15 – 16:00 ALL

Stonehenge 13:15 – 16:30 ALL

U5 Silver DofE final expedition returns 22:00

CHAPEL



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FRIDAY 30 JUNE – SUNDAY 2 JULY

FRIDAY

Riding 16:30 – 18:45 ALL



PTA Summer Ball

SATURDAY

U15, U19 ISTA Tennis Championship at Eton (all weekend)

M5 Bronze DofE final expedition 09:00

Winchester and market 09:30 – 12:00 ALL


Paws in the Park 13:00 – 17:00 ALL

Compulsory evening for boarders at WestQuay 17:30 – 23:30 ALL

U6 leavers ball 18:00 – 23:55 U6

SUNDAY




Riding 10:30 – 12:30 ALL


Bournemouth Aquarium & beach 10:30 – 16:00 ALL

M5 Bronze DofE final expedition 18:00

CHAPEL:



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