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Student and Parent Guide to Extra–Curricular Options

2016 –17

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Please note that most Extra activities are offered free of charge and rely solely on the enthusiasm and commitment of Gordano’s staff. Therefore, where relevant, we would welcome the same commitment to attendance on the students’ part, particularly in Drama, Music and PE where special projects or fixtures are planned for during after-school sessions. Please also note that it is unavoidable that some activities will clash with others from the perspective of some of our students. While it is not possible to rearrange days to suit individuals, we will try to rotate some activities from one term to the next, where possible.

Gordano Extra Provision

What does Extra

Curricular offer to you ?

new experiences

confidence and self esteem

commitment to a goal

increasing depth and width of

interests

positive attitude

learning time management and

prioritizing

making a contribution

building solid relationship and

people skills

What Skills will you gain ?

ORGANISATION LATERAL THINKING PRACTICAL

LOGICAL ANALYTICAL INTERPERSONAL

PERSUASIVE OBSERVATIONAL COMMUNICATION

RESEARCH TEAM WORK CREATIVE

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Contents

EXTRA 2016 / 2017

Academic Extension

1 Book Club Mrs Campbell

2 Coding Club Mrs Wilson

3 Creative Writing Mrs La Ferve

4 Debating Club Mr Capps

5 Japanese Club Ms Pogmore

6 History Society Mr Capps

7 Latin Club Mrs Kelly

8 Learning Visits Miss Grist

Activities

9 Aero Workshop Mr R Moore

10 Flying Start Challenge Mr D Stanton

11 D of E Mr J Cartwright

Clubs

12 Books for Boys Mr Garner

13 Creative Colouring Club Mrs Dowson

14 Games Club Mrs Johnston

15 Homework Club Mrs Broad

16 Lego Club Mrs Rigby

17 Puzzle Club Mrs Garland

18 Secret Garden Club Ms Sarah Bennett

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Community

19 Amnesty International Mrs Oxenham

20 Careers—Twilight Network Meeting Careers Dept

21 Transition Gordano Mr Toogood

22 The Equalities Society Mr Oxenham

Creative

Sporting

23 Art Club Mrs Ryland & Mrs Andrew

24 Craft Club Mrs Johnston

25 Creative Drop in club Mrs Moss

26 Gordano Dance Miss Gaze

27 Music Mr Guerrini

28 Fashion Tote Masterclass Mrs Jones-Griffiths

29 Icing Decorations Masterclass Mrs Coggins

34 Fencing Mr J Mason

35 Karate Club Mrs G Reinge

36 Sporting Clubs P.E. Faculty

Events

30 Languages Week Languages Faculty

31 Funday Thursday’s Mrs Faulkner

32 Hairspray—School production Mr Chilcott

33 Year 7 BBC News Report Mr Turner

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EXTRA 2016/ 2017

Weekly Overview

Monday:

Tuesday:

Art Club Lunchtimes & Afterschool until Ar 1 Mrs Ryland & Mrs Andrew

Boys Dance Lunch time 1- 1.30pm Dance Studio Ms Gaze

Concert Band Lunchtime 1 - 1.30 pm Mu1 Mr Davies

Fencing Afterschool 6.00 - 7.00pm New Sports Hall Please contact Gordano Sports

Girls Basketball Lunchtime 1- 1.30pm New Sports Hall Ms McMullin

Guitar Club Lunchtime 12.50 - 1.30 pm Mu2 Mr Guerrini

History Society Afterschool H3 Mr Capps

Latin - Year 7 Afterschool SF1 Mrs Kelly

Latin - Year 10 Lunchtime E1 Mrs Kelly

Dance: Company Graham After school 3.15 - 4.30 pm Dance Studio Ms Gaze

Puzzle Club Lunchtime 12.45 - 1.20pm LS2 Mrs J Garland

Year 7 BBC News report Afterschool 3.20 - 4.20pm E9 Mr Turner

Year 7 Rugby Afterschool Sports Hall Mr Dickinson

Year 8 Rugby Afterschool Sports Hall Mr McMillan

Year 9 Rugby Afterschool Sports Hall Mr Yau

Year 9-11 Girls fitness club Afterschool Sports Hall Mrs Rose/Mrs Hawkings

Year 10 Hockey Afterschool Sports Hall Mrs Wills

Year 11 Hockey Afterschool Sports Hall Mrs Wils

Book Club Lunchtime LB2 Ms Campbell

Chamber Choir Lunchtime 1 - 1.30 pm Mu1 Mr M Davies

Coding Club Lunchtime 1.00pm IT3 Ms R Wilson

Craft Club Lunchtime MA3 Mrs Johnston

Creative Colouring Club Lunchtime SL4 Mrs Dowson

Dance club (year 8&9) Lunch time 1- 1.30 pm Dance Studio Ms Gaze

Flying Start Challenge Afterschool 3.30pm DT2 Mr Stanton

Hairspray Dancers After school 3.30 - 4.30pm Dance Studio Ms Gaze

Jazz Band/ Hairspray Band Afterschool 3.15 to 4.30pm MU1 Mr G Guerrini

Hairspray Afterschool 3.30pm - 5.00pm DR Mr Chlicott

Secret Garden Afterschool 3.30pm - 4.30pm Meet LS4 Ms Bennett

Transition Gordano Afterschool 3.30 - 4.20 pm H2 Mr Toogood

Girls Football - 7-11 Afterschool Sports Hall Mr Bainbridge

Year 8 Netball Before School Sports Hall Mrs Hawkings

Year 10 Rugby Afterschool Sports Hall Mr Supple

Year 11 Rugby Afterschool Sports Hall Mr Supple

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Wednesday:

Thursday

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Gordano Extra—How to get involved

If you would like to join a club please speak directly to the member of staff involved or

email.

For any other enquiries contact Ms Katie Wats, Gordano Extra/School Trips Co-ordinator:

kwatts@gordanoschool.org.uk

All Years Badminton Lunchtime Sports Hall Ms Rose

Dance: Company Ailey Afterschool 3.15-4.30 Dance Studio Ms Gaze

Creative Drop in Lunchtime 12.40 - 1.20pm LS1 Mrs Moss

Hairspray Dancers After school 3.30 - 4.30pm Dance Studio Ms Gaze

Film Club (last week of term only) Lunchtimes 12.45 - 1.20pm LS1 Ms McMullin

GCSE/A Level technique Dance 7.45-8.30am Dance Studio Ms Gaze

Karate Club Afterschool 3.25 -4.30 pm Sports Hall Ms Gina Reigne

Orchestra Lunchtime 1 - 1.30 pm Main Hall Mr G Guerrini & Mr Davies

The Equalities Society Week 1 - lunchtime 1 - 1.30 pm H8 Mr Oxenham

Year 7 Netball Afterschool Sports Hall Mrs Rose

Year 9-11 10 Boys Fitness Afterschool Sports Hall Mr Faulkner

Aero Workshop Afterschool 3.30 - 4.30 pm DT2 Mr Moore

Barbershop Lunchtime 1 - 1.30 pm Mu2 Mr Davies

Barbieshop Lunchtime 1 - 1.30pm Mu1 Lizzie Wilson year 12

Books for Boys

Homework Club Afterschool 3.30 - 4.30 pm LS1 & LS2 Mrs Broad

Film Club (last week of term only) Lunchtimes 12.45 - 1.20pm LS1 Ms McMullin

Funday Thursdays Lunchtime - once a fortnight Main Hall Mr S Faulkner

Games Club Lunchtime MA3 Mrs Johnston

Japanese Club Week 1 - lunchtime 1 - 1.30 pm L7 Ms Pogmore

Latin Year 8 & 9 Lunchtime E1 Mrs Kelly

Lego Club Lunchtime 12.45 - 1.20pm LS1 Mrs Hendricks & Mrs Rigby

Music Tech Club Lunchtime 1 - 1.30 pm LB2 Phoebe Webber Year 13

Hairspray Afterschool 3.30pm - 5.00pm DR Mr Chlicott

Dance: GCSE/A Level rehearsals Afterschool 3.15 - 4.30pm Dance Studio Ms Gaze

Show Choir Lunchtime 1 - 1.30 pm Mu3 Mr G Guerrini

Year 7 Dance Club Lunchtime 1 - 1.30 pm Dance Studio Ms Gaze

Amnesty International Lunchtime H8 Mr Oxenham

Beaters Lunchtime Mu2 George Frost Year 13

Dance - A level/GCSE rehersals Afterschool 2.30 - 3.30 pm Dance Studio Ms Gaze

Debating Club Lunchtime H5 Mr Powell

Film Club (last week of term only) Lunchtimes 12.45 - 1.20pm LS1 Ms McMullin

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1 Book Club

Day/Time: Tuesday Lunchtimes in LB2 Places: Max 20

Tutor: Mrs Campbell Skills Set: Knowledge and communication

If you’re a keen and confident reader who loves to talk about books, then Book Club is the place for you. We’ll start by reading some of the best young adult fiction from recent years and presenting our views on the books in order to inspire and challenge other readers, then move on to talk about your favourite books. We’re a talkative group with very strong views, so if you can hold your own in a discussion, we’d love to see you!

Academic Extension

2 Coding Club

Coding Club is open to all, whether a complete beginner or

already familiar with the structure and design of making

games.

You can choose between a variety of software: Scratch,

Lightbot, Flowol, Photoshop and many more to master

the computing skills.

Open to Years 7 and 8 on Tuesday lunchtime in IT3.

Day/Time: Tuesday at 12.45pm in IT3 Places: Max 30

Tutor: Miss R Wilson Skill Set: Math, logical, ICT skills,

programming

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4 Debating Club

Gordano School will be entering the Liam Fox Debating competition, which involves all sec-

ondary schools in North Somerset and is eagerly anticipated by us, as we won the competition

last year. The event is a great opportunity for students to learn the importance of team work

through researching topics and preparing arguments in advance.

Day / Time: Friday lunchtimes Places: 10

Tutor: Mr. L Capps Skills Set: Communication, Researching,

Team work and Thinking skills.

It also gives students a great chance to gain

confidence through public speaking and learning

the fine art of not only defending your own

argument, but also being able to identify and

expose the weaknesses in the arguments of your

opponents. The winner of the competition wins

lunch with Liam Fox MP in parliament. Open to

Years 10, 11 and Sixth Form.

3 Creative Writing Club

Day/Time: Monday afterschool 3.30-

4.30pm Places: 12 places

Tutor: Mrs La Fevre Skills Set: Interpersonal, communication,

collaboration and creativity

Fancy letting your creative juices flow? In Creative Writing Club, you'll have the chance to express yourself and let your imagination run

wild.

E5 afterschool

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6 History Society

The History Society is for people who what to

delve deeper into history and bring more history

into the school. We hold debates, mock court

cases, historical games, outside speakers,

assemblies and other historical activities.

Day / Time: Monday—after school Places: By year 8 invitation

Tutor: Mr L Capps Skills Set: Research, teamwork,

presentation

5 Japanese Club

Konnichi wa! Ever fancied learning Japanese?

In this beginner’s course, you’ll be introduced

to the Japanese language and systems of writing;

you’ll learn greetings, introductions, numbers,

food, animals and more!

Open to all students in Year 7 and Year 8.

Sessions will start around the beginning of October,

and run one lunchtime a fortnight for 12 sessions.

Time/Place: Tuesday Lunchtimes week 1

1pm—1.30pm in L7 Places: 30

Tutor: Ms J Pogmore Skills Set: Knowledge and communication

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Academic Extension

8 Learning Visits

This programme for aspiring vets, medics, architects and lawyers provides interested Year 11s with essential information about and experience of their chosen careers It involves meeting about 3 times in a year, and meetings will include:

Discussions about requirements for entry into different Universities (Grades, skills, work experience and personal attributes)

Discussions about questions that you have that you would like to ask during learning visits

Planning and preparation for your visits

Meetings with previous year group students who attended visits and are now applying to University

A meeting to feedback your experiences from your visits

Please contact Miss Grist (Science) if you're interested in applying

Day / Time: See Ms Grist for details Skills Knowledge, Research, Com-

munication,

Tutor: Ms. R Grist Places Up to 20 students

7 Latin Club

Day/

Time:

Year 7 Monday after school inSF1

Year 8/9 Thursday lunchtimes in SF1

Year 10 Monday lunchtimes in SF1

Skills

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Lateral thinking,

Knowledge, Logical,

Analytical and

Communication

Tutor: Mrs Kelly Cost: Approx. £10 per session

Latin is the key to many aspects of the modern world. It helps us to understand more English words and spell them correctly, succeed in many careers involving technical language, learn French, Spanish and Italian, find out about the origins of our civilisation and make more sense of the world today. Thousands of new specialised words are based on Latin (and Greek) words to name new industrial and technical inventions, and learning Latin helps us to make sense of the terminology of science and technology. You will be taught Latin once a week, either during lunchtime or after school and you will follow the Cambridge Classics Project Course. A knowledge of Latin dramatically improves your range of vocabulary, accuracy of spelling and clarity of expression – i.e. the ability to communicate in your own language. This is hardly surprising since over 50% of common English words come from Latin.

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Activities

9 Aero Workshop

A chance to build a flying model aircraft in DT2.

All years welcome but spaces are limited.

Day / Time: Thurs 3.30 – 4.30 pm Places: Max no. of 15

Tutor: Mr. R Moore Skill Set: Practical, Logical and Team

work.

10 Flying Start Challenge

This club is aimed at students in Years 7 and 8. Beginning at the end of October, Flying Start Challenge is a regional completion for students to design and build glider aircraft that can be thrown by hand. Supported by many large companies in the region including Rolls-Royce, BAE systems and Air-bus, I will be looking to enter a maximum of 3 teams into the a competition at the end of term 3, to compete against other schools from the Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and North Somerset area. Should one of our teams be successful it could lead to them qualifying for the South West regional final. In your teams (no larger than 4), students will build prototypes to test their design before building their glider, keeping within budget of an imaginary £100,000. During the competi-tion, the winners are decided over a combination of throwing the glider furthest, keeping to budget, presenting to judges about the process of designing and building their glider as well as demonstrating their understanding through a quiz. Meeting once a week, students will also be supported by a representative from the aeronautical industry.

Day / Time: Tues 3.30 – 4.30 pm (starting

in November) Places: Max no. of 15

Tutor: Mr D Stanton Skill Set: Design, being a team member,

presentation skills, ICT skills

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11 Duke of Edinburgh Award

Day / Times Meetings and Information throughout

the year Start date

Parent Information Evening

coming soon

Tutor: If you want to know more, see Mr

Cartwright Head of Ourdoor Ed Skill Set

Organisation,

Communication,

Leadership, Logical and Team work.

The D of E programme is a real adventure!

It doesn’t matter who you are or where you’re from

You just need to be aged between 14 and 24

You can do programmes at three levels:

Bronze ( Age 14 + )

Silver ( Age 15 + )

Gold ( Age 16 + )

You achieve an Award by completing four different sections:

Volunteering: undertaking service to individuals or the community

Physical: improving in an area of sport, dance or fitness activities

Skills: developing practical and social skills and personal interests

Expedition: planning, training for and completion of an adventurous journey in the UK

Bronze Award

14+ Years

Year 9 and 10

Volunteering Physical Skills Expedition

3 months 3 months 3 months Plan, train

for and complete a

2 day, 1 night expedition

All participants must undertake a further 3 months in the Volunteering, Physical

or Skills section.

Silver Award

15+ Years

Students can

participate in their

Silver award in

school only if they

have completed

their Bronze

Volunteering Physical Skills Expedition

6 months One section for 6 months

and the other section for 3

months

Plan, train

for and complete a

3 day, 2 night expedition

Direct entrants must undertake a further 6 months in the Volunteering or the

longer of the Physical or Skills sections.

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Clubs

12 Books for Boys

Day /Times Thursdays (starting after half

term) Time and

Location: 3:15-4:00pm in English room

Tutor: Mr T Garner Skill Set: Creative, Communication, Persua-

sive, Analytical and Knowledge.

Are you a boy? Do you love reading? Would you like to meet other like-minded people

and share your favourite reads?

Whatever type of books you are into, come along to Books for Boys – who knows what

you might discover?

13 Creative Colouring Club

Creative colouring can be extremely therapeutic and can generate wellness and mindfulness

for an individual. Colouring can help to reduce stress and is accessible to all students no

matter what their age and ability. Open to all years.

Day /Times: Tuesday Lunchtime Location: SL4

Tutor: Mrs N Dowson Skill Set: Creative and Team work

14 Film Club

Bring your lunch, popcorn and a cushion to watch a movie during the last week of term, in

your lunch break. The group will choose the movie on the last Wednesday lunchtime and

watch over the rest of the week. We will have a chance to talk about the movie at the end of

lunch and you will complete your very own review.

Day /Times:

Last week of term:

Wednesday, Thursday &

Friday

Location: LS1 (Learning Support

Tutor: Mrs M McMillin Skill Set: Observational & analytical

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14 Games Club

Day / Time: Thursday Lunchtime in MA3 Places: Up to 30

Tutor: Mrs F Johnston Skills Set: Lateral Thinking, Logical,

Analytical and Knowledge.

Is it cold and wet outside ? Do you want somewhere warm and

dry to eat lunch where you can talk to your friends?

Then COME TO GAMES CLUB

Here you can choose to play a variety of games snap, dominoes,

Jenga, Uno, Connect 4,3d noughts and crosses, 3d Connect 4,

cards, draughts,chess , Downfall, Scrabble , Othello, Mastermind

and more…

Organise competitions for the houses.

Learn how to play new games.

Come for the whole lunchtime or just part of it.

15 Homework Club

Help and support with Homework and Extended Learning.

Held in LS1 & LS3, Thursday after school 3.30—4.30 pm

Day / Time: Thursday After school 3.30—

4.15pm Places: Up to 20

Tutor: Mrs Broad Skill Set: Practical, Organisation and

Knowledge.

16 Lego Club

Come to LS1 and get creative with our lego collection. We have some great architecture

pieces to create or you can make something up of your own.

Day / Time: Thursday 12.45pm—1.20pm Places: Up to 20

Tutor: Mrs Hendricks & Mrs Rigby Skill Set: Lateral thinking, creative

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17 Puzzle Club

Come along to LS2 and we will supply variety of puzzles such as sudoku, crosswords, word

searches and clue words for you to challenge yourself, share tactics and help one another.

Day / Time: Monday 12.45—1.20pm Places: Up to 20

Tutor: Mrs J Gardland Skill Set: Lateral thinking, creative

18 Secret Garden Club

Do you love getting outdoors?

Are you great with pruners or secateurs, or keen to

expand your gardening know-how?

Then this club is for you!

Come and discover Gordano’s best kept secret – the Secret Garden. Get stuck in taming the

wilderness, planning and creating nature habitats, nurturing and growing new plants. Getting

outdoors has been shown to reduce stress, boost self-esteem and make you feel great! So come

and have fun, make new friends, as well as getting a bit fitter and learning a bit about nature

too.

Starting on Tuesday 25 September

Day / Time: Tuesday Afterschool

3.20 to 4.30pm Places: 10-15 places

Tutor: Ms Sarah Bennett ( External

Tutor) Skills Set:

Organisation, Practical,

Interpersonal, Team work, and

Leadership

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20 Careers—Twilight Networking

Informal open forum event from 3:30 – 4:30 pm for Years 9 – 13 students.

A range of businesses will be asked along one on each table,

and students interested in a specific career,

will be invited to attend and engage around the table to

increase their knowledge of the particular industry.

This will be a great opportunity for students to engage

with employers and ask any number of questions relating

to this industry.

You will be invited by email and by the school newsletter with further details asking you to

confirm your place by email.

Day / Time:

Hair and Beauty – Thursday 17th November

Engineering - Thursday 19th January 2017

Sports Industry – Thursday 9th March 2017

Places: Up to 30 students,

spaces bookable

Tutor: Careers Dept. Skills

Set:

Research and

Reflective

Community

19 Amnesty International (Human Rights Campaigning)

Do you think that it is important to ensure that every single person in the world is treated with

fairness, dignity and has access to their basic human rights?

If yes, then please come along to Amnesty. We fundraise and campaign to help Amnesty

International to improve human rights around the world.

On a Week 1 we will campaign—this will take a variety of forms (for example: letters,

petitions, protests and assembly planning).

On a Week 2, we will discuss a reading, article, documentary, or book chapter and have a

debate/discussion about the human rights issues in the reading.

Please feel free to bring along your lunch!

Day / Time: Every Friday lunchtime, H8 Places: 30 places for Years 7-11

Tutor: Mr. Oxenham Skills Set: Debating, Empathy, Campaigning,

Teamwork, Communication.

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21 Transition Gordano

Would you like to help Gordano School move towards being a low carbon community?

There is so much we can do to help our school become more sustainable.

Some things we could look at are:

1. Getting renewable energy sources for the school

2. Planting trees to produce fruit and nuts whilst also creating a habitat for wildlife.

3. Growing food on the school site to be sold/used locally to cut down on food miles

4. Recycling tin cans and plastic bottles.

The group will meet once a week after school. Sixth Form students will be in charge of sub-

groups and we hope to get younger students involved as well under their leadership.

Day / Time: Tuesday After school 3.30 pm

Meeting in H2. Places:

About 10 for

Pupils Year 10 to 11

Tutor: Mr M Toogood Skills Set: Organisation, Logical, Practical,

Team work, and Leadership

22 The Equalities Society

At Gordano School, we are passionate to ensure that we respect and encourage diversity,

uniqueness and individuality. We want to champion equality for all minority groups.

Whether you are passionate about Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) rights,

disability rights, black and minority ethnic rights, or ANY other minority group, then the

Equalities Society is for you.

We will raise awareness of different equality issues throughout the school. The Equalities

Society also acts as a safe space if you have any questions you would like to ask, or

information you would like to find out about issues relating to equality.

On a Week 2, there will be an opportunity to work with the Sixth Form Equalities Society if

you so wish.

If you would like to bring your lunch along earlier than 1, then please feel free to!

Day / Time: Wednesday, Week 1, 1:00-

1:30, H8 Places: Unlimited—Years 7-11

Tutor: Mr. Oxenham Skills Set: Debating, Empathy, Campaigning,

Teamwork, Communication.

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Creative

23 Art Club

Looking to improve your observational skills?

Want to explore different media?

There will be a range of workshops which could take place over a number of weeks, depending on the project. You are expected to commit for the duration of the workshop.

There will be the chance for you to make props for the school production, Hairspray.

Day / Time:

Monday lunchtimes 12.50 to 1.30pm plus after school until

4.15pm Places: Open to all years

Tutor: Mrs Ryland and Mrs Andrew Skill Set: Creative, practical & team

work

Creative

24 Craft Club

If you like making things with a needle and thread, whether a beginner or regular the club is

open to all that would like to have a go at crafting woollen creations. We do knitting, crochet

and create things like pom poms and bracelets.

Open to Years 7 to 11

Day / Time: Tuesday Lunchtime in MA3 Places: Up to 30

Tutor: Mrs. F Johnston Skill Set: Practical and Creative

25 Creative Drop in Club

Drop in to the Student Support Centre every Wednesday lunch time for a programme of

creativity, themed activities, informal learning & fun! Look out for more details on our

poster.

Day / Time: Wednesday 12.40pm—1.20pm

in LS1 Places: Unlimited

Tutor: Mrs L Moss Skill Set : Practical and Creative

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26 Gordano Dance

Would you like to be part of the dance community in the school? Do you love to dance, or would like to give it a go? Then join the dance academy! No matter what experience you have anyone can join the ‘training’ academy form Years 7-9.

There are opportunities to enter the ‘performance’ company from year 9-13 by invite or audi-

tion. The performance company entered The Great Big Dance Off last year; a National Schools

Competition and they reached the final If you are part of the training academy you can learn

dances to perform inside and sometimes outside of school and enhance your dance skills in a

fun environment. It would also enhance your chances of joining the performance company as

you get older!

Day Time Club Year group

Monday 1-1.30 3.15- 4.30

Boys Dance Company Graham

7-13 7-13

Tuesday 1-1.30 3.15- 5.00

Year 8 & 9 Hairspray Dancers

8 & 9 7-13

Wednesday 7.45-8.30 1-1.30 3.15- 4.30

GCSE/A Level technique (TBC) Hairspray Dancers Company Ailey

9-13 (TBC) 9-13 9-13

Thursday 1-1.30 3.15- 4.30

Year 7 GCSE/A Level rehearsals

7 7-13

Friday 2.30-3.30 GCSE/A Level rehearsals 9-13

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27 Music at Gordano

ACTIVITY DAY ROOM STAFF TIME YEAR GROUPS

Concert Band Mon Mu1 Mr Davies 1pm Woodwind, Brass and Percussion players welcome. No particular grade necessary, but some experience and ability to sight read required.

All years

Guitar Club Mon Mu2 Mr Guerrini 1pm Guitar ensemble –beginners to

advanced welcome.

All years

Chamber Choir Tues Mu1 Mr M Davies 1pm

Jazz, classical, songs from the shows, lots of chances to sing in harmony and

unaccompanied.

Years 7 – 13

Jazz Band/

Hairspray Band

Tues Mu3 Mr G Guerrini 3.15—4.30 pm Music Club looking for mainly Brass and

Woodwind players.

Ideally Music grade 3 plus,

Orchestra Wed Main

Hall

Mr G Guerrini & Mr

Davies

1pm All Years.

Barbershop Thurs Mu2 Mr Davies 1pm Classic barbershop plus arrangements of more modern music and also the chance to try out your own

arrangements.

Gentlemen only Years 10 – 13

Show Choir Thurs Mu3 Mr G Guerrini 1pm Sing a variety of up-beat songs from Hollywood classics to the charts with

everything in between! Years 7 – 11

Barbieshop Thurs Mu1 Lizzie Wilson

Year 12

1pm Classic ladies Barbieshop plus arrangements of more modern music and also the chance to try out your own arrangements.

Ladies only Years 10 – 13

Music Tech Club Thurs LB2 Phoebe Webber

Year 13

1pm An introduction to using different methods to create music on computers and recording methods in the studio.

Max 20 students

Beaters Fri Mu2 George Frost

Year 13

1pm By invitation only

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29 Icing Decorations Masterclass

A one off masterclass where you will get the chance to create icing decorations for a Christmas

cake and to make an icing snowman.

Day / Time: Wednesday 7th December Places: Max 20—book your place with

tutor

Tutor: Mrs K Cogging Skill Set: Creative & practical

28 Fashion Tote Masterclass

Four workshops that will allow you to design and make your own tote bag–

very suitable for carrying around your A3 D&T portfolio.

Using the sublimation printer you will be able to design your own print for the

front of your bag and then produce an A3 bag to carry your portfolio or a variety

of belongings around!

The workshops will be run during November and will be after school on a

Wednesday night from 3:30-4:30pm.

Day / Time: Throughout November 2016

Wednesdays 3:30-4:30 Places: 15

Tutor: Miss R Jones-Griffiths

Miss L Watson Skills Set: CAD Design and Manufacturing

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Events

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31 Funday Thursday’s

Every Thursday Day 4 lunch time, Houses will complete challenges against each other

in the Main Hall to find out which House is the best. These could be messy, loud,

silly or skillful, but they will be entertaining and fun! Come along and cheer on your

house. If you would like to take part then speak to your Vice House Captains.

Look out for posters!

Day / time: Thursday week 1 lunchtimes

starting at 1pm Places: Open to all

Tutor: Mr S Faulkner Skill Set: Team Work And Communication

33 Year 7 BBC News Report

Day / time: Mondays after school 3.20—4.20

pm Places:

Students invited by English

staff

Tutor: Mr. C Turner Skill Set: Communication, Team work,

Research and Interpersonal

Each academic year, some lucky Year 7 students will be working with English and Media Sixth Form students on the BBC School Report a national opportunity to make a news bulletin on ‘ News Day’ usually in Feb or

March.

Prepare with weekly training sessions than run from Oct to Jan, with the main practice day taking place in

Jan 2017.

32 Hairspray—School Production 2017

Day / time: Mostly Tuesdays and Thursday

3.30—5pm. Places: Cast & Crew already in place

Tutor: Mr S Chilcott Skill Set: Communication, Creative and

performance

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Sporting

34 Fencing

Day / Time: Monday 5.30—6.30 pm

Old Sports Hall Places:

£ 6 per session

12 max

Tutor: Mr. J Mason Skill Set: Fitness, Confidence, Enjoyment!

Ever thought of Fencing? It is the Olympic sport of sword

fighting.

It increases your reflexes and Improves coordination.

Controls impulse. Keeps you Fit and is Great FUN

Contact— Jon Mason sairecabor@hotmail.com

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Day/ Time: Wednesday after school

3.30—4.30 pm Places: Up to 20

Tutor: Gina Reinge Skill Set: Practical, Confidence and

Interpersonal

Kiawan Goju Ryu Karate - Daigaku Karate Kai (DKK) is an exciting karate

system that incorporates striking, locks, throws, grappling, weapons, pad

work and fitness plus so much more.

The style of karate we practise is Okinawan Goju Ryu, meaning hard-soft

school of empty hand. It has traditional roots and training methods and is

still evolving as a modern and effective fighting and self-defence system.

The system has been adapted for children with the aim being to improve

self confidence, respect for one another and a desire to improve on a daily

basis. There are currently over 200 juniors training with DKK ranging from

white to black belt in Portishead and Bristol.

The club instructor is Gina Reinge 1st degree black belt and is overseen by

Dan Lewis 6th degree (Art teacher at Gordano). Sessions are Wednesday

3.30-4.30pm.

For more information contact Gina on 07782-212183

www.gojukaratebristol.co.uk and www.gojukaratekids.co.uk

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LUNCHTIME

1.00pm - 1.30pm

AFTER SCHOOL

3.15PM – 4.15pm

BEFORE SCHOOL

7.30am - 8.15am

MONDAY

GIRLS BASKETBALL

New Sports Hall

(DMc)

Year 7 Rugby (AJD)

Year 8 Rugby (WDM)

Year 9 Rugby (JWY)

Year 10 Hockey (HLW)

Year 11 Hockey (HLW)

Year 9-11 Girls fitness club

(EVR/RSH)

TUESDAY

Year 7-11 Girls Football

Year 10 Rugby (RES)

Year 11 Rugby (RES)

Year 8 Netball

(RSH)

WEDNESDAY All years Badminton

Year 7 Netball (EVR)

Year 9-11 Boys fitness club

(SLF)

Year 7-9 Basketball

THURSDAY Year 9-11 Boys fitness Club

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If you would like to join a club please speak directly to the member of

staff involved or email.

Gordano Extra—How to get involved