For BST Students and Parents Years 7-13

Extra-curricular Activites Program

2018-2019

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Contents3 3D Modelling using Blender

3 Autumn Lecture Series

4 Biochemists of the world unite!

4 Boardgames

5 Boxercise

5 BST DJ

6 Climbing Club

6 DofE Gold Assessed Expedition

7 DofE Gold Practice Expedition

7 DofE Silver Assessed Expedition

8 Eurogames

8 Fashion Design Club

9 Foreign Cinema

9 Gundam!

10 High School Play

10 Humanities video club

11 Indie Rock & Roll: Battle of the Bands!

11 Japanese Movie Appreciation

12 Journaling and Creative Writing

12 Kana and Kanji

13 KS3 Maths Challenge

13 LGBT+ Diversity Alliance (Pride of Lions)

14 Model United Nations

14 NHK Learning Japanese

15 Open Studio

15 Operation Wallacea - Borneo

16 Shogi and Chess Club

16 STEP/MAT Maths

17 Student Investor Society

17 Student magazine

18 Talk about...pop music

18 The Theoretical Minimum

19 VEX Robotics

19 Wing Chun

3SHOWA CAMPUS Showa Women’s University, 5th Building, 1-7-57 Taishido, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 154-8533

The Autumn Lecture Series takes place at 3:45 on Fridays in the Autumn Term in the Sixth Form Study Room. We have speakers from a wide range of fields, from architects and designers to tech entrepreneurs, doctors and journalists. If you want to find out how careers work, what a chemical engineer actually does and how you can make yourself stand out in future job applications, come along on a Friday afternoon to be inspired!

Overseen by: Ms Yamada

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required. Please just attend on the Friday’s you can!

Autumn Lecture Series

3D Modelling using BlenderBlender is a free and open source 3D creation suite. It supports the entirety of the 3D pipeline—modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing and motion tracking, even video editing and game creation. Interested? Warning, not for the faint hearted.

Overseen by: Mr Bramwell

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Biochemists of the world unite!

Interested in modern scientific marvels of medicine, or want to discuss and debate biological or biochemical ideas? In these afterschool sessions we will discuss science in the news, debate some ethical questions and write practice essays for the Peterhouse’s Kelvin Science Essay Prize. If you love the biochemical field and want to find out about careers in this sector, come along and find out more!

Overseen by: Ms Bickley

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Come with your friends to chat and play a range of social and/or competitive board games. Bring your own ideas to create your own boardgame.

Overseen by: Ms Wery

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(lunchtime)All Students(maximum of 10 students)

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Boardgames

5SHOWA CAMPUS Showa Women’s University, 5th Building, 1-7-57 Taishido, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 154-8533

This is a physical ECA which will help you become more confident, improve your coordination and fitness, and offers a great form of stress relief. Boxercise is a combination of Boxing and Exercise - you will learn a range of Boxing techniques like footwork, timing, and punching techniques as well as various exercises boxers use to get in shape and stay fighting fit. You then get to put it all together with pad work - we will not be fighting/sparring. If you want to get fitter, stronger, faster, more flexible and have some fun come along and give Boxercise a try.

Overseen by: Dr Reilly

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Boxercise

Do you want to mix your favourite tunes? Do you want to make one long mix to occupy your time? Learn to mix your favourite tunes and add effects to spice up your mix. You may be able to mix in Gigs like the disco or other events which you might even get paid for!!! Just do it. Your favourite artists started as DJs. Alan Walker, Marshmello, everyone started from this. Tons of fun, join it, and JUST DO IT!!!

Overseen by: Rydll Pegarido (Y10)

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2 Wed 3:45-4:45

All Students

probably music computer room, 310/11

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BST DJ

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DofE Gold Assessed Expedition

Students in Year 13 who have participated in a DofE Gold practice expedition are welcome to join the Gold assessed expedition which will be taking place on Friday November 3rd to Monday November 6th 2017. This ECA will provide the required contact time to plan and prepare for your expedition. Attendance at this ECA is an essential requirement if you wish to participate in the assessed expedition.

Overseen by: Mr Patterson

Running in terms Day Time Open to Room Sign Up1 2 31 Tues 3.30 -

4.30Students who have completed a DofE Gold practice expedition

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N.B beginning week 3 on Tuesday September 18th. There will be 6 sessions in total.

Climbing ClubClimbing is a whole body physical, mental and psychological challenge that is accessible to young and old, beginners and experts alike. Now confirmed for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, climbing will become increasingly popular and seen as a cool sport to participate in. This ECA will run 3 times a term, for a maximum of 8 students on a first come first served basis. There is an additional cost (approx Y30,000 for the year) to cover gym fees, equipment hire and also instructor fees.

Overseen by: Mr Grimshaw and Mr Travis

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(3 times a term)

3.30 - 7.45

All students(Max 8 students)

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7SHOWA CAMPUS Showa Women’s University, 5th Building, 1-7-57 Taishido, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 154-8533

Students in Year 12 or 13 are welcome to join the Gold practice expedition which will be taking place on Friday November 2nd to Monday November 5th 2018. This ECA will provide the required contact time to plan and prepare for your expedition, attendance of this ECA is an essential requirement if you wish to participate in the practice expedition.

Overseen by: Mr Grimshaw

Running in terms Day Time Open to Room Sign Up1 2 31 Tues 3.30 -

4.30Students in Years 12 and 13

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N.B beginning week 3 on Tuesday September 18th. There will be 6 sessions in total

DofE Gold Practice Expedition

Students in Year 11, 12 or 13 who have participated in a DofE Silver practice expedition are welcome to join the Silver assessed expedition which will be taking place on Saturday November 10th to Monday November 12th 2018. This ECA will provide the contact time required to plan and prepare for your expedition, attendance of this ECA is an essential requirement if you wish to participate in the Silver assessed expedition.

Overseen by: Mr Travis

Running in terms Day Time Open to Room Sign Up1 2 31 Tues 3.30 -

4.30Students who have completed a DofE Silver practice expedition

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N.B beginning week 3 on Tuesday September 18th. There will be 4 sessions in total

DofE Silver Assessed Expedition

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Eurogames are board games where players make strategical decisions & where the amount of luck is minimised. As a result, they are more satisfying as you have control over the game. Some examples include Scythe, a game set in Eastern Europe where players are developing technology as well as trying to control various territories. Or Stone Age, where each player is a leader of cave-people trying to build the best village. There are more games available depending on your interests! If you enjoy logical problem solving & trying to out-think opponents then Eurogames will be something you enjoy.

Overseen by: Mr Pye

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Eurogames

This club is a chance for student to not only learn about fashion designing but learn how to make their creations come to life. They learn how to hand stich as well as sewing with a sewing machine.

Overseen by: Thato Montsho (Yr 12)

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5:20All Students 206 http://bit.ly/2NMInVu

Fashion Design Club

9SHOWA CAMPUS Showa Women’s University, 5th Building, 1-7-57 Taishido, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 154-8533

Participating students will be able to discover foreign cultures through international cinema. A wide range of movies will be showed and students will be asked to reflect on topics presented in the movies.

Overseen by: Ms Sadou

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ThursAll Students (some age restrisctions on some movies

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Foreign Cinema

GundamEnjoy the pastime of Gunpla in this relaxed atmosphere ECA. Bring your own model kits of any grade or design and build.

Overseen by: Mr Wilkie

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Maximum of 10 students.

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Humanities Video Club If you enjoy disaster movies or like a costume drama this is the club for you. At the end of each viewing there will be a discussion about the film and a Rotten Tomato score will be given.

Overseen by: Mr Downes

Running in terms Day Time Open to Room Sign Up1 2 31 2 Tues 12:50 Year 7-10 513 http://bit.ly/2NQ3AOi

High School PlayRehearsal in preparation for a performance of an adaption of George Orwell’s 1984 in the Green Hall on Tuesday 5th, Wednesday 6th and Friday 8th March 2019. Auditions for speaking and ensemble roles on Tuesday 25th September at 3:45 pm in the Drama Room. Students will need to prepare material for the audition. Please see the Drama board or Mr Naylor for details. All students in Year 10, 11, 12 and 13 are welcome. Smaller, non-speaking and technical performance support roles are available.

Overseen by: Mr Naylor

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5:00Year 10-13 505 http://bit.ly/2QBzoVt

11SHOWA CAMPUS Showa Women’s University, 5th Building, 1-7-57 Taishido, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 154-8533

Come along and discover some great music from bands you might not know, or want to find out more about. Each week the best songs and videos from two bands will face off while you have your lunch. You will find out all about them and it may help you to understand some of the most important influences in modern music. Who knows, you may even discover your new favourite band! Weezer vs Pixies? Smashing Pumpkins vs Placebo? Who’ll win the battle each week? You decide!

Overseen by: Mr Bickley and Ms Bickley

Running in terms Day Time Open to Room Sign Up1 2 31 2 Thurs 12:50 All Students 401 http://bit.ly/2D1pE43

Indie Rock & Roll: Battle of the Bands!

Through appreciation of mainly Japanese movies, students will gain a deeper understanding of useful Japanese phrases, story setting, theme or different perspectives among people or cultures

Overseen by: Mr Meguro

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4.45pmAll Students 213 http://bit.ly/2MCrPLh

Japanese Movie Appreciation

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All students will learn both hiragana and katakana plus important and commonly used kanji characters. This will be achieved by straightforward memorization supplemented by using games, picture books and cards. Simple and easy techniques to remember all the characters will be invoked that make this elective both educational and fun

Overseen by: Ms Yamanouchi

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Kana and Kanji

Could you be the next J.K. Rowling, Stephen King, Mary Shelley or Hunter S. Thompson? This ECA is for any aspiring writer, whether you are interested in fantasy or hard fact. You will develop your writing mainly through the use of a journal. Each week you will have a choice of stimuli to complete in a set amount of time before getting peer feedback on your work. You will also be given the opportunity to develop and showcase any writing you feel has true potential.

Overseen by: Ms Hetman

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Journaling and Creative Writing

13SHOWA CAMPUS Showa Women’s University, 5th Building, 1-7-57 Taishido, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 154-8533

KS3 Maths ChallengeThis ECA will develop your mathematical problem-solving through the use of a range of mathematical challenges. We will also introduce you to new mathematical concepts and give you new skills for solving maths problems.

Overseen by: Ms Obata

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13:35Year 7-9 204 http://bit.ly/2NiQgm6

The LGBT+ Diversity Alliance group is a forum for students who identify as LGBT+, those who are questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation and allies and supporters who want to discuss a range of issues, organise events, develop positive relationships and act to promote acceptance, tolerance and diversity across our school community.

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LGBT+ Diversity Alliance (Pride of Lions)

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Students learn what current issues are around Japan. We listen and read a news article from NHK Japanese Easy news then practice some vocabulary in conversation.

Overseen by: Ms Yoshizawa

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N.B Students must be intermediate Japanese speakers or above to participate.

NHK Learning Japanese

Model United NationsMUN is a hugely varied and enjoyable activity, and attending an MUN Conference gives delegates first-hand experience of many coveted learning situations. MUN combines first line research, summarising of information, succinct writing of resolutions, negotiation, debate, political and background knowledge of country-based and world affairs, confidence building, public speaking, social and diplomatic skills, empathising with others’ viewpoints and defending of their own. A lot of preparation is needed, but that commitment rewards the enthusiastic MUN participant with a great sense of satisfaction: of investigating world issues from another, often very different angle and helping you to see why other people are different from you – but not wrong!

Overseen by: Mr Fraser

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2 Tues & Fri

12:45 7-9 on Tues, 10-13 on Fri

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15SHOWA CAMPUS Showa Women’s University, 5th Building, 1-7-57 Taishido, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 154-8533

This presents an opportunity for students to pursue independent practice, to use the facilities of the department, and to be guided by the expertise within department. Different days will have a different focus, so students more inclined towards the areas outlined should endeavour to join on the specified day. This will run every week- but there will be some exceptions where sessions will be cancelled or an alternative day will be suggested. Pupils to be informed in advance of any changes.

Overseen by: Ms Kaneta and Mr Price

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4:30All students 516/7 http://bit.ly/2DeX3sv

Open Studio

Student’s participating in the Borneo Expedition, with Operation Wallacea, meet every Friday to plan and organise fundraising activities for the trip.

Overseen by: Mr Sewell

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1.35Students on the Opwall expedition

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Operation WallaceaBorneo

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This ECA is aimed at students in Years 11-13 who wish to develop their mathematical thinking beyond the school syllabus. We will look at STEP and MAT maths problems, so this ECA is good preparation for those tests but you do not need to sit these tests (or intend to) to attend this ECA and benefit from it: our main focus will be on exploring mathematical problems at a deeper level than is done at IGCSE or A-level.

Overseen by: Mr Mc Darby

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4:45Year 11-13 students (possibly Year 10s too)

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STEP/MAT Maths

Shogi and Chess clubCome along and learn to play chess and or shogi, the Japanese version of chess. If you like strategy, logic and enjoy board games this club is for you. Players of all ages and levels are welcome.

Overseen by: Mr Keeble-Watson

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17SHOWA CAMPUS Showa Women’s University, 5th Building, 1-7-57 Taishido, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 154-8533

An activity designed for those with an interest in the stock market and possible careers in finance. There may be the possibility of obtaining an industry recognised qualification if pupils are willing to commit to some extra work. Students will learn about stocks and shares and take part in an investment competition.

Overseen by: Mr Groake

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or after school in accordance with student demand

Year 10-13 510 http://bit.ly/2xeS0T4

Student Investor Society

This ECA will be led by the Art Ambassadors. Budding journalists, photographers, writers, artists, anyone with an opinion, a passion or an interest in the world today are welcome.

Overseen by: Mr Price

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Student magazine

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This ECA is aimed at Y12-13 students (and interested Y11s) who are intending on taking a science based degree (mainly Physics, Engineering or Applied Maths). It will be based on the book “The Theoretical Minimum” by Leonard Susskind and is a short course on the fundamental Physics and Maths required to “do Physics”. We will be placing particular focus on using programming (in Octave/MATLAB) to solve classical mechanics problems and writing basic code to create Physics simulations. Laptop required.

Overseen by: Mr Reid

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The Theoretical Minimum

Talk about...pop musicHas anyone ever asked you “what music do you like?” and “a bit of everything” just doesn’t cut it? Well now is your chance to share and discuss your favourite album, artist or genre in the company of fellow music lovers.

Overseen by: Mr Liebman

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1:35All students http://bit.ly/2NTnDLS

19SHOWA CAMPUS Showa Women’s University, 5th Building, 1-7-57 Taishido, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 154-8533

Externally run club where students learn the Chinese martial art of wing chun, popularised by Bruce Lee and Ip Man. Students will practice a variety of drills with partners using MMA gloves, focus mitts, kick pads and will do limited sparring.

Overseen by: Mr Bell and Mr Close

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2 3 Wed 3:45-4:45

All Students probably Drama Room

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Wing Chun

Prepare for and participate in the Japan rounds of the annual VEX Robotics competition. In small teams construct, program, and control a robot using authentic materials (steel, aluminium etc.) and high level programming languages. Team members needed for the following roles; Engineers, programmer, project manager, and publicity and public relations.

Overseen by: Mr Balcombe

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VEX Robotics

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