Enrichment Programme

2017 - 2018

Welcome & GuidanceI am delighted to introduce this year’s enrichment programme. You will find in this booklet a wealth of diverse, engaging activities for all ages and interests. The impact that an active involvement in enrichment can have on academic attainment should not be underestimated. Many of the skills developed through enrichment activities are

directly transferable to the academic arena. These include problem-solving, working as a team and performing under pressure in front of an audience. The necessary self-discipline and commitment that is needed for success in these areas is also mirrored in the classroom. Wherever a child’s interests lie, this enrichment programme is designed to give each individual the opportunity to discover their talents and develop them further.

We believe that the enrichment programme is an integral part of the education that our pupils experience at Ipswich High School and that it is taking part in these activities outside the classroom that allows them to become confident, flexible and resilient young adults, ready to take on future challenges. All of the activities add value, enrich knowledge and tap into unknown potential - equipping them with the skills and values needed to meet the challenges of a changing society and to provide the best possible educational foundation for life.

If you have any questions or feedback about our enrichment programme, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Kaye Extance

Assistant Head Co-Curricular

Senior School GuidanceIn the majority of cases, pupils will choose an activity for one term. pupils in the Senior School should balance their enrichment timetable with three or four study sessions per week. As pupils prepare for their GCSEs and A Levels, they may need to allow more sessions for study.

Pupils in Year 9 and above are encouraged to build their leadership experience through volunteering with a Prep School activity. They can choose one long enrichment activity in which to assist the Prep School enrichment programme. Volunteering is part of the Duke of Edinburgh requirements and assisting with a Prep School activity could contribute.

Prep School GuidanceIn the Prep School, the following guidance applies:

Years 1 to 3 should choose an enrichment activity from 12.50 - 13.30 twice a week and can opt to attend an afternoon enrichment from 15.45 - 16.15 twice a week should they wish.

Years 4 to 6 should choose an enrichment activity from 12.50 - 13.30 two to three times a week, and an enrichment activity every day from 15.45 - 16.15, except Friday.

Please refer to your Year group/Prep School timetable when making your choices and read the descriptions found in this booklet to check if this activity is for you.

Completion of choicesPlease complete the enrichment choices timetable found in your welcome pack and online and return to the Senior School Reception or Registrar.

Oversubscription and under subscriptionIf a club is oversubscribed, puils may need to undertake a second choice. If a club is under-subscribed, the activity may not run and pupils may need to undertake a second choice.

Academic Extension Senior School

Academic Extension Senior School

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Aspiring Artists (Art Scholar Project Support)This activity is designed to support the Art scholars in their scholars’ project. Based within the Art department, Art scholars will have full access to the materials, facilities and expertise needed to guide them and develop their personal investigations. Older students will have the opportunity to mentor and support the younger scholars whilst the younger students have the opportunity to experience peer mentoring. The scholars will be encouraged to enter relevant competitions and to initiate exhibition opportunities.

Big Bang ChallengeThe Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Competition aims to recognise and reward young people’s achievements in all areas of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) and provide them with the opportunity to build their skills and confidence in project-based work.

Chess Club Come and play chess with your friends.

‘Don’t lose the plot’ A chance for both support and extension in the surprisingly cross-curricular area of Graphwork. Using examples from ‘real life’ and making connections with many curriculum areas, you can explore and practise with different types of graph. If you’ve ever struggled with where to draw the line, or wondered how many different shapes of graph there might be, come to ‘Don’t lose the plot!’ for a self-paced exploration of the graphical world.

Greek Mythology We will explore the most exciting Greek myths about powerful gods and beautiful goddesses, valiant young women (like Atalanta), incredible heroes (e.g. Heracles and his labours, Theseus and the Minotaur, Odysseus and his wondrous travels) and humans of extraordinary skill and talent (like Daedalus and his inspired, if somewhat tragic, son Icarus).

History Matters History is about people. Our beliefs and actions, our cultures and ways of living, our ways of making sense of ourselves are all shaped by our history. If we want to fully understand ourselves now we must think about history. A root of the word ‘history’ is the Latin word historia, which can mean ‘finding’ out. At ‘History Matters’ you can find out about significant events that have shaped the modern world and the impact that they continue to have on the world in which you are growing up. Debate is the essence of history. Come along and discuss your views of the past and present.

Medical Society The Society is particularly appropriate for pupils in Years 10 to 13 who are seriously considering a career in Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy or any medically related field of work. Sessions will include preparation for the UKCAT and BMAT examinations, discussion of medically related news items, debates on ethical issues and interview practice. There may also be talks from past students or Health Care professionals who will share their experiences.

Varsity Maths A maths club to extend and challenge those that love maths. We will explore more wide-ranging maths topics not included in the normal curriculum.

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EPQExtended Project Qualification (EPQ), Sixth FormThe Extended Project Qualification provides an opportunity for students to extend their abilities beyond their A Level specifications, developing skills in independent research and project management. It is awarded UCAS points worth half an A Level. Students carry out research on a topic that they have chosen and that is not covered by their other qualifications. They use this research to produce a written report and, in the case of practical projects, an artefact. There are taught skills and a supervisor to guide candidates through the process but the supervisor does not guide the content of the project. You must attend the Taught Skills enrichment session and you will be allocated a supervisor session once you have chosen your area of enquiry. To complete the EPQ you will need to have strong organisational skills in order to balance the workload with your A Level subjects.

Year 13 students should only opt for the Extended Project Qualification if they have completed the Initial Planning in Year 12 and have already made progress with their preliminary research.

Higher Project Qualification (HPQ)The Higher Project Qualification offers pupils the opportunity to investigate a topic of their choice, record their research and produce a written report or artefact. Taught elements will develop skills to help girls complete the project successfully. These include research skills, critical analysis and project management. In addition to attending the taught skills sessions, you will be allocated a supervisor to guide you through the process and your meetings with your supervisor will take place in other allocated enrichment times. The qualification is equivalent to half a GCSE and will enhance work in other areas of the curriculum. It will be delivered over two years and you will need to commit to this in your enrichment choices.

EPQ Taught Skills (Year 13 Only) Year 13 students should only opt for the Extended Project Qualification if they have completed the Initial Planning in Year 12 and have already made progress with their preliminary research. You must attend the Taught Skills enrichment session and you will be allocated one of the supervisor sessions.

EPQ Taught Skills (Year 12 Only) The Extended Project Qualification provides an opportunity for students to extend their abilities beyond their A level specifications, developing skills in independent research and project management. It is awarded UCAS points worth half an A Level and is very positively received by Universities. Students carry out research on a topic that they have chosen, which is not covered by their other qualifications. They use this research to produce a written report and, in the case of practical projects, an artefact. There are taught skills and a supervisor to guide candidates through the process but the supervisor does not guide the content of the project. You must attend the Taught Skills enrichment session and you will be allocated a supervisor session once you have chosen your area of enquiry. This option is highly recommended to all Year 12 students.

Creativity & Expression

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Advanced Design Advanced Design provides you with extra time to develop as a flourishing designer. It will allow you to work on developing your personal approach to your design process. It will help you to progress as an independent thinker and allow you more time to experiment with your own ideas. You will work on your own projects to help build your skills and knowledge as a designer. Students taking Three Dimensional Design GCSE are strongly advised to sign up to this session.

Advanced Food Enrichment This course provides pupils who are studying GCSE with extra time to develop their practical skills and be able to develop their own ideas. Food science and appropriate experiments will be carried out to help with the new GCSE course. Pupils studying GCSE are strongly advised to sign up for this session.

Aspiring Artists (Art Scholar Project Support)This activity is designed to support the Art scholars in their scholars’ project. Based within the Art department, Art scholars will have full access to the materials, facilities and expertise needed to guide them and develop their personal investigations. Older students will have the opportunity to mentor and support the younger scholars whilst the younger students have the opportunity to experience peer mentoring. The scholars will be encouraged to enter relevant competitions and to initiate exhibition opportunities.

Craft Club (Years 7 to 9)Craft Club is a fun and creative club for all pupils in Years 7 to 8 who enjoy designing and making their own items. Whether experienced or wanting to learn new skills you will have the opportunity to learn and apply a whole range of techniques to create items that you can keep for yourselves or give away as gifts. So if you are interested in creating paper Valentine’s Day roses, Pocket Piggy purses or Mother’s day brooches amongst other things come along and join us.

Creative Textiles & Screen PrintingCreative Textiles is a lively and engrossing course designed for students interested in textiles as an art form. Areas and skills covered will include, amongst others:

Textile Printing: exploring and creating beautiful colour and marks on cloth for art pieces, clothes or interior fabrics using screen printing, block print and painting techniques.Upcycling: using vintage or found fabrics, threads, trimmings and other mementos and embellishing with simple embroidery and knitting stitches to transform them into jewellery, decoration for clothing or quirky objects.Weaving: using traditional rag rug techniques, explore sculptural qualities of rag rugs to experiment and create decorative and functional textiles. Costume design and making: creating themed costumes, masks and dramatic head pieces utilising a variety of materials and approaches.

Creative Writing Budding authors and poets, come and join our group of aspiring writers! We share ideas, play word games, swap characters, create scenarios for murder, detectives, ghosts and adventures! Working together in a group can build your confidence and give you even more ideas to share and put on paper. Build up your own portfolio of stories and poems in your own writing journal. We also enter competitions to try to publish our work. Be brave, be bold and be a writer!

Green FingersCome and join us in the secret garden next to Food Studies. Throughout the seasons we will grow, pick and make use of the exciting range of produce available. Some of the opportunities will include:Spring: sowing seeds and making cordial with spring elderflowersSummer: picking and using herbs and salads in interesting recipes, as well as learning about the importance of bees in pollination from a local bee keeper.Autumn: using the mellow apples from the orchard to make toffee apples and experimenting with pumpkin carving for Halloween.Winter: creating bird feeders, Christmas wreaths and cosy soups.

Open Art (Years 10 to 13)Do you love to draw? Do you want to try out new drawing materials and approaches? At Drawing Club you can meet your friends and enjoy working on one of our huge collaborative drawings.

Global Citizenship & Languages

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An Introduction to South American Literature (Years 10 to 13)

If you love reading and are interested in finding out about South America writers, come and join our book club. We will be reading books in translation so it is open to all students, not just those studying Spanish. Learn about a style of writing which is unique to Latin America including famous authors such as Isabel Allende, Gabriel García Márquez and Laura Esquivel.

Chinese Treasure BoxPupils can have the opportunity to learn about Chinese culture, which is an inherent part of the language learning experience.

Exploring Mexico (Years 7 to 10)

Come and find out about this amazing country. Did you know that nearly a third of all Spanish speakers live in Mexico? We will be exploring lots of aspects of Mexico, ranging from food, traditions, festivals, clothes, holidays and the art of Frida Kahlo with fun, different activities.

French Board Games (Years 7 to 9)

Practise your French through play! We will have lots of fun playing different board games in French whilst learning vocabulary and phrases. Model United Nations (Years 11 to 13)

Model United Nations or MU: you will learn to roleplay delegates to the United Nations and simulate UN committees, so if you enjoy current world affairs and are interested in health, economic and environmental issues, this is the club for you. Learn to write draft resolutions, amendments, as well as persuasively arguing your country’s point of view.

French Book Club (Years 10 to 13)

This exciting club offers Years 10 to 13 the opportunity to explore and discuss a piece of French literature as if you were a student in France, getting to grips with themes and language in an authentic and fun way. This is a wonderful chance for students wanting to develop their language skills at a higher level but in a relaxed and convivial environment.

French Cultural & Artistic Club (Years 10 to 13)

Au coin des artistes! This club is aimed at Years 10 to 13 French students who wish to learn about French cultural awareness and competence, through research about artists -painters, singers & chefs, copying art work, studying and singing songs, viewing video clips and doing some cooking.

German Film ClubCome and enjoy an insight into this language and its culture through fun and interesting films.

Les Cinéphiles - French Film ClubAn exciting insight into new lives, new cultures and another language. Do you want to laugh, cry or feel? We can offer this to you! In our French film club, we have a wide range of films and cartoons. You can plunge into a new world in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

Health, Wellbeing & Leisure

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CroquetWe learn the rules of croquet and enjoy developing our skills and tactics of the game. The pupils throughout the school greatly enjoy this most English of Summer activities and the beautiful position of our school croquet lawn makes it a most enjoyable way for the pupils to spend their time relaxing after a hard day’s work!

Fitness SuiteThe Dawn Blake fitness suite is available during identified enrichment sessions for Year 9 and above. It will be offered to identified groups to work on their personal fitness. There is a range of equipment available to use after passing an induction session. Due to the nature of the activity there will be restrictions on numbers and age groups that use the fitness suite. Throughout the year the pupils will benefit from this fantastic new facility.

Free Play Pupils can choose a free play sessions on a Friday to enjoy a longer lunch and spend some time relaxing and socialising with their friends.

GymnasticsThis club is open to pupils in Year 7 and 8. Places are limited to 20. It will focus on the improving gymnastics skills, body control and strength. Pupils will also be able to use their creative ability to develop individual and groups sequence working on the floor and have the opportunity to use apparatus.

Mandala, Mindfulness and MusicAn opportunity to relax and take a moment to reflect in the calming Woodside House.

Personal Swimming ClubPersonal Swimming Club is held at lunchtimes and is for all pupils who wish to use the lovely school pool for recreational swimming. The only requirement is they are able to swim 25m lengths. Pupils can swim at their own pace and speed and select their own stroke. The session is designed for those who may wish to swim for fitness, or to improve their stroke technique by practising drills taught in lessons.

Running ClubRunning Club is for those who enjoy a run in the fresh air and don’t mind getting a little muddy in the process. During club time, we warm-up and prepare ourselves for a run across the school grounds. These runs are often timed to encourage competition and improvement in cardiovascular capacity. Training leads towards cross-country events in Suffolk (and if successful regionally).

Tennis‘Come and Play’ Tennis is recreational and allows pupils the opportunity to practise their individual tennis skills and to experience match play. Squad Tennis is for those pupils who are playing tennis regularly and are part of the School Tennis Squads. This time enables pupils to improve both their singles and doubles play, and refine tactics. It allows squad members the opportunity to engage in ‘hitting time’ which is crucial for refining advanced skills.

Careers, Leadership & Teamwork

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Admissions & Marketing ClubWithin this enrichment you will assist Ipswich High School’s Admissions and Marketing department by helping out with various important tasks such as preparing prospectus packs, social media, scanning documents, filing as well as collating and preparing marketing material.

Bookworms LibrarianshipBookworms Student Librarianship Scheme is a club where you can help out in the Learning Resources Centre for one session each week. We will discuss what books we are reading and shadow book awards such as the Carnegie and Kate Greenaway. You will have fun helping to make displays, to catalogue books and to choose new stock as well as learning many valuable skills such as teamwork, punctuality and responsibility. The LRC has a friendly, relaxed and quiet environment.

Careers Drop-in sessionsThe Careers Drop-ins are face-to-face sessions with Careers staff to discuss careers-based queries such as option choices, future study and vocations. The meeting could follow up on Take Your Child to Work Day in Year 9, Career Directions profiling and interview in Year 10, or work experience in Year 11. Equally, you may wish to explore further some of the careers issues discussed in the PSHE programme. These sessions will give you an excellent opportunity to create action plans to form part of your ‘Life Long Learning’ careers plan.

Careers Speakers Series and MasterclassesThis series will give pupils an excellent opportunity to listen to and question people from a wide range of careers. Previous we have welcomed several speakers to school including Captain Emma Lee-Smith, one of only three front line serving female Apache helicopter pilots; Sallianne Taylor, Global Head of Market Structure and Strategic Alliances team at Bloomberg; Sir Nicholas Patten, Lord Justice of Appeal; Richard Daniel & John Fairhall, reporter and cameraman / editor at the BBC; David Hemery CBE, Olympic Gold Medallist and founder of 21st Century Legacy and Ruthie Henshall, West End actor and star of Billy Elliot, Chicago, Cats and Miss Saigon.

Debating SocietyThe Debating Society will provide pupils with an opportunity to discuss current affairs, including politics, in both a formal and informal setting. The format will be one of open discussion, but pupils will be encouraged to prepare formal speeches where they may take on roles as proposers of motions, main speakers or summing up arguments. No previous experience is required, just an ability to think intelligently, argue coherently and listen politely-a set of skills that are often easy to aspire to but not always adhere to in the midst of heated debate! This option would be ideal for anyone with an interest in History, Politics, English and a career that requires the requisite skills to debate well, in particular Law and Politics.

Duke of EdinburghThe Duke of Edinburgh programme is a real adventure from beginning to end. You can complete your Bronze in Year 10, Silver in Year 11 and then Gold in Sixth form. You achieve your Award by completing a personal programme of activities in four sections; Volunteering, Physical, Skills and Expedition. During these club sessions you will learn to plan your expeditions and prepare fully for your expedition and log any of your achievements for the award with. Planning and preparation sessions take place in the enrichment sessions in the spring and summer terms.

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Eco TeamAt Eco club pupils are encouraged to think about sustainability and how they can help towards being an Eco friendly school. They will be encouraged to address a variety of environmental themes ranging from recycling, reducing waste, saving energy, water and thinking about healthy living. There will also be an opportunity to grow fruits and vegetables in the school garden and the green house. If you’re interested in making a difference to the environment we live in, why not join the Eco club and have your say and get involved in different activities.

Gift Design for your Home This club offers you the chance to make a series of products for your home. You start by making a sign for your bedroom. You can then move onto designing for other areas of your home including chopping boards for the kitchen or door wedges for your living room. You can also bring your own ideas of cards or gifts that you would like to design and make for your family members.

IHS 25th Anniversay TeamJoin us for a year of special celebrations to mark the 25th anniversary of the school’s move to Woolverstone Hall – we’ll be burying a time capsule, researching the school’s history in Ipswich and at our current site, exploring the stories of students past and present, creating special displays with archive documents and photos, making a trip to the Suffolk record office and much, much more!

Voluntary Service Pupils in Year 9 and above are encouraged to build their leadership experience through volunteering with a Prep School activity. Pupils can choose one long enrichment activity in which to assist the Prep School enrichment programme. Volunteering is part of the Duke of Edinburgh requirements and assisting with a Prep School Activity could contribute to this award.

Please indicate on your enrichment options timetable, which activity you would like to assist with and Ms Extance will allocate positions as appropriate. If the chosen activity is oversubscribed, Pupils may need to undertake a study session and take up your position in the following term.

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Digital Theatre PlusIf you are interested in the theatre and enjoy watching first-class live productions, without having to travel all the way to London or Stratford, then the Digital Theatre Club is for you. We have teamed up with Digital Theatre to access a range of award-winning, acclaimed theatre performances, which include: “All My Sons,” “Far From the Madding Crowd,” “Much Ado About Nothing,” “King Lear,” “A Doll’s House” and “Into the Woods.” One of the things that is so nice about watching these plays in this way is that we are able to pause the action and discuss the plot/characters/themes, thus making great theatre accessible to all.

This year we are extending our repertoire and including other great literary works in film. As well as being thoroughly entertaining, coming along to this club will really broaden your literary horizons.

Drama Club (Year 7)As well as having the opportunity to take part in performance projects, pupils in year 7 can choose to come to our weekly drama club. Using one short enrichment session, we enjoy drama games, developing new skills and techniques, and creating short performances. The emphasis is on having fun and working creatively in response to a wide variety of tasks and stimuli.

‘Beauty and the Beast’For those who have been successful in our school production auditions, enrichment sessions are used for the majority of rehearsals. A schedule will give the focus for each rehearsal, and the rest of the cast will be involved in practising what has already been set. As we get closer to the performance date, there will be a few longer sessions (until 6pm), two full-day weekend rehearsals and two days off timetable in the last few weeks; these dates will be on the schedule that will be sent out in the autumn term. It is expected that cast members attend every rehearsal. The performance dates are 6th, 7th, 8th February2018, so

the commitment lasts for 3 half-terms. Hayworth Players (Years 7 to 13)

The first project for the Hayworth Players this year is our abridged version of Shakespeare’s ‘The Comedy of Errors’. For those who have been successful in our Shakespeare Schools Festival auditions, we will have an intensive rehearsal period that leads up to our performance on 14th November 2017; our technical and dress rehearsals will take place in the morning, and the performances will start at 7pm; the evening will contain performances by Saxmundham Free School and Sidegate Primary School. There is also a company workshop on 27th September at Dance East (13:30 – 16:00) that all cast members must attend. In order to ensure we have a high quality performance to take to this professional theatre environment, there will be at least one full-day weekend rehearsal and one day off-timetable in school. As we move onto the next project, a new cast will be selected, by audition.

Hayworth Production and Technical Team (Years 7-13) You are welcome to come and join our team of designers and technicians who help provide lighting, sound, set, props, costume, make-up, marketing and front-of-house for school performance events. We will teach you how to use the school equipment, and also provide opportunities for technicians to work in the professional theatre environment as part of one of our performance projects, such as the Shakespeare Schools Festival. We hold one group session each week, but you will also have some work to complete in preparation for each production, and may need to attend rehearsals and performances.

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Advanced JazzThis is a group for advanced jazz musicians who are competent sight readers and improvisers. The club gives pupils the opportunity to work in a small ensemble and to prepare high-profile performances in school and in the wider community.

Chamber MusicThis ensemble is for musicians of the highest level and is by invitation only. Please see Mrs Chillingworth if you are interested in playing with a small ensemble of dedicated musicians.

Chamber OrchestraThis ensemble is for the more advanced instrumentalists and players may join when they can play to Grade 5 standard. Repertoire is varied in order to include as many instruments as possible and includes classical, popular and film music. Opportunities for solos exist within the group such as last year’s highly acclaimed performance of Bach’s Double Violin Concerto at Snape Maltings. Pupils are expected to attend all rehearsals and work towards at least one performance each term.

Fret Knots This is a club for pupils learning to play stringed instruments and who are interested in broadening their technique and repertoire by playing viols. Viols are the forerunners of today’s string instruments and were often played to entertain nobility, as their gentle sound did not disturb the gossip at court. The club is fun and informal and is run by Mrs Pells who is a renowned viol player.

Flute EnsembleThis club is run by Mrs Brooks and is for flute players of all abilities. Repertoire is fun and varied and this year’s performance of The Ugly Duckling was one of the

highlights of The Apex concert.

Garageband and Composers ClubThis club provides an opportunity for students to work on their own compositions and to learn how to use Garageband.

IHS Concert Band This is a new ensemble and has developed from separate string, wind and brass ensembles. Concert

Band is aimed primarily at musicians below grade 5, but players of any standard may join and the repertoire will be varied and fun. Occasionally, the group will split in order for staff to focus on a particular

section of the ensemble.

Piccolo Chamber Choir

This is a very popular club for pupils in Years 7 to 9 who like to sing a varied repertoire in harmony. The choir formed this year and made its debut at Snape Maltings, to huge critical acclaim. Pupils work towards concerts each term and there are many opportunities for solos. Rock School This group is for anyone who aspires to be a rock star. Join this club if you already have a band or if you want to join a band. Run by the inimitable Mr Stuart you will learn how to play like the Rolling Stones, helping you on the road to securing a recording contract. If you play guitar, bass, drums, keyboard or ukulele this club is the one for you.

Senior Chamber Choir Chamber Choir is for pupils of Year 10 upwards. There is at least one performance each term and the pupils sing a range of repertoire from African Folksongs to Polish Lullabies and Baroque Church Music. Rehearsals are relaxed but purposeful and the club is aimed at anyone who enjoys singing in a small group.

Senior Choir This is a large choir open to all. The repertoire is varied and we perform everything from rock ballads to Christmas carols.

Senior Ukulele Jam

This group is for all pupils interested in playing ukulele music as a group. Ukulele Jam has wowed audiences at home and away with their stylish performances of music ranging from Greensleeves to Lorde. Under Mr Stuart’s expert guidance beginners find they are easily able to join in and strum along with the more advanced players.

Una Voce Ipswich High School’s community choir invites the school to sing together. We rehearse after school on a Thursday from 4.30 - 5.30pm.

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DanceAspire Dance Company (Years 7 & 8)Aspire Year 7 & 8 Dance Company Aspire is a dance company for Year 7 and 8 students who want to improve their technique, performance and choreography skills. It will be fast-paced and challenging work, so dancers signing up will need to demonstrate a commitment to working hard both in and out of sessions. They will work on pieces in different genres and will have opportunities to perform in shows. Being part of this company will build up the necessary skills should they then choose to audition for Revolution Dance Company in Year 9.

Revolution Dance CompanyParticipation in this group is by an audition during the first week of term. The group will focus on co-creating new, original pieces of work for performance both in and out school.

Action/Reaction (Years 7 & 8)

Building confidence and a love for all dance styles in this fun session.

phIHSicality (Years 9 & 10)

Developing style, extending skills and exploration of all genres through choreography, taught material and fantastic music. Bring your energy!

Create it, Move it, Live it (Years 12 & 13)

Dance to your favourite songs: any style, any way.

Senior Team Sport

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Athletics These clubs run on multiple days in the Summer term and will focus on the different disciplines of running, jumping and throwing. Pupils of all abilities are welcome to attend these sessions where they have the opportunity to develop their individual techniques across a broad spectrum of events. During these sessions pupils also get the opportunity to achieve times and distances that can be counted towards their entry into the Victrix Ludorum Selection for Area, County, Regional and national competitions are dependent on performance in lessons supported by regular attendance at these enrichments.

Beginners Running This is a running group for all ages, it is a fun session aimed at those that are trying to get in to running and increase their fitness level.

CricketCricket club is run as a recreational activity and is open to all. Its focus is on enjoyment and introducing pupils to the basics of batting, bowling and fielding techniques. In each session, the pupils will learn through doing a variety of drills and then have the opportunity to put these into ‘cricket like’ game situations. All year groups are welcome, and we have a mixture of experienced and novice cricketers who attend each session.

Fencing at IHS Peripatetic fencing lessons are an exciting option for enrichment sessions on Thursdays. We have a Prep School club for pupils in Year 3 and above and a senior club open to all years. Group classes are held in the school gym with a visiting professional coach and all equipment is provided. Beginners of all ages are very welcome; you need no previous experience or particular sporting ability to join in. The lessons are designed to be an enjoyable and friendly way to learn this interesting Olympic sport, with games and activities included to make learning fun.

All pupils are able to work through the British Fencing achievement award scheme, with badges and certificates to earn. We also get competitive, with many of our fencers going to regional and national events, including the British Schools Team Championships. We also have our much-loved annual trip to Crystal Palace for the Public Schools Championships. Lessons cost just £60 for a course of ten weeks.

Football ClubFootball Club is run as a recreational activity. Places are limited to 20. The focus is on enjoyment and introducing pupils to basic skills and techniques. In each session, pupils will undertake a variety of drills/practice situations and then have the opportunity to put their new-found skills into game situations. The club will run for the first half of the Autumn Term and also for the second half of the Spring Term.

Hockey ClubThe Hockey Club is open to all pupils in their respective age groups and is not ability rated, everyone is welcome. Practices will be a continuation of skills and technique improvement; a chance to enhance the understanding of positional play and experience further competitive game situations. Pupils who wish to be considered for selection into school teams need to select these activities in enrichment time. They also need to be available for after school fixtures. Unfortunately we are unable to organise fixtures on set evenings therefore pupils will be expected to miss other enrichment sessions to fulfil their team selection.

Indoor Hockey This club is for select pupils who will be taught how to play indoor hockey. Indoor hockey is a fast dynamic version of hockey, which needs the participants to have very good close control skills, a good flat stick tackle and a high work rate. The club will be used to select teams to play in national qualifying rounds against local schools.

KarateWe offer Karate for all age groups run by Emma Burke, a fully qualified and experienced KUGB instructor and member of the England Squad. Pupils taking this enrichment can progress through the KUGB grading system. The cost is £70 a term, which includes the cost of the suit in the first instance, and following on from this approximately £50 a term. There is also an annual fee of £26 that covers the membership of the KUGB.

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Netball ClubNetball is for all pupils who wish to improve their individual netball skills and develop a greater understanding of the game and its tactics. Much of the time will spent in game play situations. The club will suit pupils who are motivated to improve and those who wish to be part of the competitive school netball teams. Pupils who wish to be considered for selection into school teams need to select these activities in enrichment time. They also need to be available for after school fixtures. Unfortunately we are unable to organise fixtures on set evenings therefore pupils will be expected to miss other enrichment sessions to fulfil their team selection.

Rounders Rounders clubs are open to all age groups and abilities there are separate clubs for each year group from Years 7 to 10 and a combined year group from Years 11 to 13. Pupils have the opportunity to hone skills and techniques taught in lessons. Attendees have the opportunity to try out new positions and find positions that suit their skills and abilities. Pupils who are motivated to improve and wish to be part of the competitive school rounders teams need to attend this club.

Sailing TheorySailing Theory is aimed at pupils hoping to complete their RYA stage 4 and Seamanship Skills qualifications. We hope to cover Weather Charts, Meteorology, Tides, Regulations for sailing at sea etc. Please note that this course is only open to experienced sailors who have already completed their RYA stage 3.

Senior Swim SquadThese sessions are open for pupils who are interested in swimming and want to improve all aspects of stroke technique, Diving Tumble turns and stamina. From this, some pupils might be selected to represent the school in swimming galas.

Squad Tennis Squad Tennis is for those pupils who are playing tennis regularly and are part of the School Tennis Squads. This time enables pupils to improve both their singles and doubles play and refine tactics. It allows squad members the opportunity to engage in ‘hitting time’ which is crucial for refining advanced skills.

Tennis Coaching These lessons are available to Prep School and Senior School pupils and are available from the ages of 4 through to 18. They can either be taken as an individual lesson or a shared lesson with a partner. These sessions look at the technical and tactical aspects of tennis. The team of LTA Qualified coaches have coached all levels of tennis players from beginners through to national champions. A team of coaches are available before, during or after school to take lessons. The school also enters teams at every age group. There are also links with local clubs.

TrampoliningThis will be a beginners trampolining course. There are limited spaces available for this activity so a waiting list system may be used if necessary.

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Golf Pupils will be able to undertake golf training at Bramford Golf Course. The facilities comprise a golf course, covered floodlit driving range, floodlit putting and a chipping area for all aspects of golf to be taught and practised. The ratio of professionals to pupils is 8:1 and the cost for each session would include professional fees, use of all the facilities and all equipment required.

The Pupils will work towards an achievement award. Bramford Golf Club uses the ‘passport to golf programme’ which recognises effort as well as achievement. Each award usually requires approximately 8 sessions to complete. General information about the club is at www.bramfordgc.co.uk.

Travel to the club will be by school minibus leaving at 3.25pm and parents will need to collect from the club at 5pm. There will be a Bramford Golf Club permission form that will need to be completed at the start of the course. The cost of the course will be £40 per pupil, per term.

Horse Riding We have been fortunate to secure the Bentley Riding School to deliver our horse riding enrichment. If you have never sat on a horse before or you are a more experienced rider, it does not matter. The lessons are an hour long and will take place in the large, purpose built and well lit arena. This will enable you to ride at all times, including the dark winter afternoons and evenings. There is a gallery in the school where friends and parents can sit and watch the lessons if they wish.

After a few lessons in the arena there will also be the opportunity to hack out and make the most of the country tracks and bridleways in the area. Bentley riding school instructors have many years of experience in teaching, they have all attended professional courses and passed examinations in HSE First Aid at Work, Riding and Road Safety, Safeguarding and Protection of Children together with the numerous examinations necessary to achieve British Horse Society qualifications.

Pupils will travel to the riding school by school minibus and parents will be able to collect from the riding school at 5pm. Places are limited so pupils may only sign up for a term in the first instance and if a waiting list is needed these students will be allocated a place in the following terms.

The cost for a term’s riding lessons will be £260. If your child secures a place you will be asked to make your payment and complete a permission form from the

riding school.

Ski Lessons & Ski Race TrainingKandahar Racing are excited to offer weekly term time ski lessons for all levels and race training to Ipswich High School starting in September 2016. Kandahar is one of the world’s oldest ski clubs and has been training the UK’s top ski racers for generations. Our professional coaching team will provide enthusiastic skiers with the opportunity to receive top quality race training every Tuesday from 4-6pm at Suffolk Ski Centre and participate in schools’ ski races on both dry slopes and snow. There will also be the opportunity for pupils to take ski lessons enabling them to learn to ski as part of the enrichment programme. These lessons will take place alongside the race training on Tuesdays from 4-5pm and are suitable for all levels from complete beginner upwards. Costs are still to be confirmed however they are likely to be £250 for a series of 10 sessions for race training and £110 for a series of 10 enrichment ski lessons.

Sailing Sailing is open to juniors and seniors. We sail four times each week-during the summer and autumn terms-on the river Orwell, using boats from Neptune Sailing Club. Our aim is to improve boat-handling skills in a range of both single and double handers, and to encourage racing. Absolute beginners can learn with the school, and for those with more experience there is a chance to enter regattas and to sail against other schools. Some pupils progress to take their instructor’s qualification before they leave the school, and in so doing develop our novice sailors.

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Art Club (Years 5 & 6)Enjoy creating and drawing wonderful things in Art Club.

Ballet Primary (Grade 1/Grade 2)The most important of all dance styles, ballet is the core technique on which all other dance styles are founded. It is a highly technical form of dance with its own vocabulary based on French terminology. Ballet promotes excellent core strength, posture, discipline and musicality. Pre-Prep pupils will receive ballet lessons in their curriculum time, as part of our Early Years curriculum. They will be following the ISTD syllabus.

Beginner Music Theory Learning a musical instrument and need to know more theory? This club is aimed at those who need to learn basic theory and we will work towards achieving Grade One. There will be a small charge for this club.

Board GamesBoard games are a really fun way to learn a wide variety of skills that include: taking turns, making choices, working together; as well as lots of reading, speaking, listening and counting. Come and have fun with friends and join in the fun! Please bring a favourite board game with you that we can share and enjoy playing together.

Book Bears (Years 1 & 2)Book Bears is all about enjoying our favourite books: reading them, listening to them, reviewing them and doing lots of book activities about them. Come and join us for a relaxing read and lots of fun. Challenge Research group (Years 3 to 6) This Research group will carry out some research about being a pupil in the Prep School. A mix of Maths, English and Science skills will be required as you are challenged to write questionnaires, collect data and analyse results.

Choir (Years 1 to 3)An opportunity for pupils in Years 1, 2 and 3 to combine together to make music, learn songs to perform at various events throughout the school year, as well as have fun.

Choir (Years 4 to 6)An opportunity for pupils in Years 4, 5 and 6 to combine together to make music and learn songs to perform at various events in school and outside school throughout the year. We will focus more on part singing and have fun together. Cookery Club (Years 3 to 6) Cookery Club is a great opportunity for pupils to the learn the basic skills of cookery whilst having great fun at the same time!

Concert BandThe Concert Band is for anyone who is Grade 2 and above. This will include string, woodwind and brass players. We will perform film sound tracks and well known songs.

Dance Crazy (Year 5 and upwards)A fun and energetic club aimed at developing confidence in many dance styles and performance skills.

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Design Technology (Years 4 to 6)This is a great opportunity for the pupils to improve their skills in a range of hands-on activities, using a variety of mediums and techniques. The pupils will be challenged to design, assess, build and reflect on projects as this activity continues. They will use a wide variety of hand tools and increase their understanding of materials and building skills.

Drama Club (Years 4 to 6)Young thespians-explore your dramatic flair in this fun club.

F1 (Years 5 to 6)

F1 in schools gives students a unique opportunity to develop key skills such as; communication, presenting and team work whilst having fun by taking part in the world’s biggest and most exciting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) challenge.

Flute Ensemble (Years 3 to 6)Do you play the flute? Come and join together with a flute ensemble and learn to make music with others. We will perform at assemblies and school events throughout the year. The maximum number of pupils for Flute ensemble is ten and there is no charge.

Prep School Drama Club (Year 3 to 6)Each session begins with drama games that develop focus, concentration, practical skills and creativity. For the first half-term, each session will focus on an aspect of skills-development and will allow pupils to work in small groups to create short performances to share with the group. A showcase of performances will follow later in the year, so this is the time to come along and develop your skills and confidence in performance.

Prep School Orchestra An opportunity for students playing orchestral instruments to join together to make music. Students approaching Grade 1 standard and above are welcome to join.

Prep School Ukulele Jam (Years 5 & 6)Come and learn this fun instrument and strum some tunes with friends.

Knitting Club (Years 3 & 6)Knitting is a wonderful skill to learn – it can be incredibly relaxing when you have got the hang of it. We will be learning to do the basic knitting stitch, cast on and cast off.

Library Club (Year 6)Are you wondering what it will be like when you move up to Year 7? Want to explore the resources on offer in the Senior LRC? Do you wish to experience the friendly, relaxed and quiet environment of the Senior LRC? If you answered yes to any of the above, then this is the club for you. You will have fun getting to know the Senior LRC, its many resources, staff and Senior pupils. We cover a variety of literacy based activities such as: discussing what books we are reading, playing some book games and shadow book awards such as Kate Greenaway.

Library Ladybirds (Years 1 & 3)Have you ever thought it would be fun to be a librarian? Come along and help to organise our fabulous Junior Library: arrange the book displays, catalogue new books and sort out the shelves, as well as having time to relax and read and choose some super books to take home to enjoy.

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Love Musicals Dance Club This is a fun dance class based around songs and dances from your favourite musicals.

Maths Challenge Club (Years 3 to 6) If you love maths you will love this club. Solve puzzles and become superb at maths.

Modern Dance (Years 1 to 6)A dance style, focusing on technique, strength and flexibility through various exercises. The style uses travelling steps such as high kicks, leaps and turns as well as controlled exercises and the understanding of rhythm and timing. You will be following the ISTD syllabus.

Newspaper Club Are you a budding journalist? Come and help write for the Junior School newspaper, ‘The Woolverstone Eye’.

Orienteering (Years 4 to 6)Orienteering gives pupils the opportunity to experience the school’s beautiful grounds, map reading to points at their own pace. This is a great opportunity to improve their fitness, spatial awareness and independence as they progress in their understanding of navigation. This club is aimed at those with no previous orienteering experience. Panda Chinese (Years 5 & 6)

We will offer ‘Panda Chinese’ in the short enrichment once a week to Year 5 & 6. In this Chinese enrichment, we will learn greetings, animals, nationalities, hobbies

Percussion ClubAn opportunity for piano players and students interested in playing percussion instruments to join together to perform on glockenspiels and various assorted tuned and untuned percussion.

Recorders (Years 1 to 3, beginners group)Would you like to learn to play an instrument? In Recorder Club you will learn to play the recorder and begin to read music. We will begin by learning some simple notes and start to play some easier pieces of music. Recorders can be provided if needed and we will use the recorder tuition book ‘Recorder from the Beginning’ Book 1 which you may wish to purchase to enable further practice at home. The maximum number of pupils for Recorder Club is 12 and there is no charge.

Recorders (Years 4 to 6, advanced group)Do you have more experience of playing the recorder? Continue with Recorder Club by learning some more challenging pieces of music. Recorders can be provided if needed and we will use the recorder tuition books ‘Recorder from the beginning’ Book 2 and ‘Abracadabra Recorder 1’ which you may wish to purchase to enable further practice at home. The maximum number of pupils for Recorder Club is 12 and there is no charge.

Rock School (Year 6 and upwards)This group is for anyone who aspires to be a rock star. Join this club if you already have a band or if you want to join a band. Run by the inimitable Mr Stuart you will learn how to play like the Rolling Stones, helping you on the road to securing a recording contract. If you play guitar, bass, drums, keyboard or ukulele this club is the one for you.

School CouncilJoin the school council and discuss important topics. Science Club (Years 1 to 6)

A club where you can have fun while learning about science.

Sewing Club (Years 5 to 6)Learn to sew with Mrs Forourhar.

Tap Dance (Grade 1/Grade 2)A specialised style of dance using the feet to create sounds and rhythms on the floor. Tap dance teaches skills in timing, intricate footwork, rhythms, syncopation and performance. You will need tap shoes for this class. You will be following the ISTD syllabus.

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AthleticsThese clubs run on multiple days in the summer term and will focus on the different disciplines of running, jumping and throwing. Pupils of all abilities are welcome to attend these sessions where they have the opportunity to develop their individual techniques across a broad spectrum of events.

Cross CountryCross Country is for those who enjoy running or want to improve their fitness levels. You must be prepared to get a little muddy and wet as the club runs in all weathers. We will warm up and prepare our body to run across the school grounds. Runs can be timed on occasions and allow pupils to show how much they have improved. Year 5 and Year 6 pupils will train, leading up to the cross country events in Suffolk (potentially regionally).

Fencing Lessons are offered to all pupils in Years 3–13 with classes held in small groups during the lunch break. Lessons include new skills, paired practice matches, footwork activities, and plenty of games to ensure learning is fun. We also have occasional mini-tournaments, quizzes, and other events. pupils can work through an achievement award scheme with sew-on badges and certificates. All kit is provided and lessons are run by a fully qualified and experienced coach. There are plenty of opportunities to fence for the school in matches and competitions, both individually and in teams. There is an additional cost for this activity.

Football Club, (Years 5 & 6)Learn how to play football and take part in mini tournaments in school.

Golf

For more information please see Off-site Sport on page 23.

Hockey

Lunch time clubs are open to all pupils in their year groups. Practices will be a continuation of skills and technique improvement, as well as positional play. Regular attendance, a very good work ethic and a desire to listen and improve whilst at this club will aid selection for school teams.

Horse Riding For more information please see Off-Site Sport on page 23.

Invasion gamesInvasion games is the umbrella name that most team sports fall under. We will be learning skills that are transferable across each team sport in school. We may play some touch rugby, football, netball, hockey, basketball and various

other sports during the term. The sport will depend on the facilities available for the enrichment session.

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Prep SportNetball (Years 5 & 6)Lunch time clubs are open to all pupils in their year groups. Practices will be a continuation of skills and technique improvement, as well as positional play for seven-a-side Netball. Regular attendance, a very good work ethic and a desire to listen and improve whilst at this club will aid selection for school teams.

Netball (Years 3 & 4)Lunch time clubs are open to all pupils in their year groups. Practices will be a continuation of skills and technique improvement, as well as positional play for High5 Netball. Regular attendance, a very good work ethic and a desire to listen and improve whilst at this club will aid selection for school teams.

RoundersLunch time clubs are open to all pupils in their year groups. Practices will be a continuation of skills and technique improvement, as well as positional and tactical play rounders. A good consistent throw and catch, game awareness and placement of hits when batting will be worked on frequently. Regular attendance, a very good work ethic and a desire to listen and improve whilst at this club will aid selection for school teams.

Sailing For more information please see Off-Site Sport on page 23.

Ski Lessons & Ski Race TrainingFor more information please see Off-Site Sport on page 23.

SwimmingSwimming lessons are available at a separate charge. Please contact Prep School Reception for full details.

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