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Enrichment Programme

Cycle 2

February 2015 – July 2015

ENRICHMENT - CYCLE 2

30th January 2015

Dear Pupils and Parents/Carers,

Please find enclosed a guide to our Enrichment Programme for Cycle 2 of the 2014/2015 academic year.

This guide is packed full of wonderful enrichment activities that we hope will support your learning at

Bolingbroke Academy and provide you with a variety of skills for your journey through school and beyond.

It is a great chance to try new things and make new friends, improve your skills and have some fun!

Sign-up for this enrichment cycle will take place online. The sign-up website will open on Monday 2nd

February at 6.00pm. Please go to the school website and follow the link on

http://arkbolingbrokeacademy.org/life-school/enrichments. All instructions for selecting enrichments can be

found within the selection website. Parents and pupils should do this together so that they can discuss

appropriate selections and parents can virtually sign off pupils’ choices.

On the back of this guide is a sign up sheet which you can use if you do not have access to the internet.

You may also find this helpful to see the spread of enrichments across the week and to ensure you avoid

any clashes before signing up online. Please return this to Mrs Harris on the morning of Tuesday 3rd

February if you have not been able to sign up online. Forms can be submitted from 8am.

Enrichments will be allocated in the order in which forms are filled in online or handed in - first come, first

served. Allocations will be processed and confirmed before the end of term, ready for activities to start on

the first day after the half-term holiday, Monday 23rd February.

Year 7 will do three enrichments a week – one music, one sport and one other. You should select a

first and a reserve choice for each category.

Year 8 will do three enrichments. You should select three first choice and three reserve choices.

Year 9 will do two enrichments. You should select two first choice and two reserve choices.

Once pupils have been allocated their three / two enrichments based on choices, we will allocate places to

additional enrichments that pupils have expressed an interest in signing up for. Additional choices should be

made in the third column on the website / sign-up sheet. We want to encourage pupils to make the most

of all of the enrichment opportunities that they have at Bolingbroke. However, we ask parents to support

pupils in ensuring an appropriate balance of extra-curricular activities and time for completion of

homework and other out-of-school activities.

If you have any concerns over your choices or would like to discuss the programme further, please speak

to or email your Civitas Tutor in the first instance.

Yours Sincerely,

Mr R Speight

Vice Principal

http://arkbolingbrokeacademy.org/life-school/enrichments

SUPPORT & LIBRARY

Independent Study

Staff Member: SEND Team / Ms Robinson

Day & Time: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday PM

Room: Library

Independent Study is a session held every day after school with a member of staff to support you to complete your

homework. These sessions are held in the library, a great place to finish those important assignments!

Study Club

Staff Member: Ms Robinson

Day & Time: Monday - Thursday AM

Room: Library

Need help with homework, printing or just a quiet space to read then come along to this early morning enrichment to start

your day in a positive way. Laptops will be available for accelerated reader quizzes too.

English/Maths Homework Support (Invitation Only)

Staff Member: SEND Team

Day & Time - Year 7 ONLY: Tuesday PM

Day & Time - Year 8 & 9 ONLY: Thursday PM

Room: T.02

This club is to provide support for students who need additional help with their core subject homework.

English Homework Club

Staff Member: Ms Green

Day & Time: Monday AM

Room: S.09

Got stuck on your homework over the weekend? Drop in and get some help before your lessons to help make sure you

achieve your potential in English.

Lego Club

Staff Member: Ms Rose

Day & Time: Tuesday AM

Room: Reading Room (Next to Library)

Lego Club is a social skills group that aims to improve the important skills necessary to be successful in our collaborative

world. Using Lego building instructions the group work together to produce amazing works of art!

Mentoring with LSE or TEAM UP (Invited pupils only)


Day & Time: Wednesday PM

Room: Library

Pupils who have already been enrolled in this project need to choose this enrichment.

SUPPORT & LIBRARY

CONTINUED

Stan Lee Excelsior


Day & Time: Thursday PM

Room: Library

This is enrichment is for readers of graphic novels and comics. We will read and review the 8 books on the Excelsior award

and add our voice to this nationwide competition. http://www.excelsioraward.co.uk

Pupil Librarian Programme



Room: Library

Help develop the library and make a difference to your and other pupils’ learning. Come and work through the bronze, silver

and gold librarian training programme.

Gardening Club



Room: Meet in the Library

Do you have green fingers? Come and help create Bolingbroke's first herb garden.

Pupil Voice - COR UNUM (Invitation Only)

Staff Members: Mr Whitehead and Ms Houghton

Day & Time: Thursday AM

Room: Conference Room

On Thursday mornings the entirety of Bolingbroke Academy’s prestigious COR UNUM will meet to share feedback, discuss

progress and plan ahead.

ICT

Web Design

Staff Member: Mr Truman

Day & Time: Monday PM

Room: S.04

Would you like to develop your understanding and skills in web design? Then join this club! We will be learning and

implementing coding languages such as HTML, CSS, Java script, and elements of JQuery. By the end of the enrichment cycle

you will be able to build your own interactive website.

http://www.excelsioraward.co.uk/

ACADEMIC & HUMANITIES

Debate Mate - Everyone welcome

Staff Member: Ms Green & Ms Widdowson


Room: S.09

Have you got the powers of persuasion? Are you prepared to stand up for what you believe in? Debating Club is a fantastic

opportunity for you to develop you confidence, public speaking skills and the ability to get other people to share your point of

view and win arguments! You will learn how to structure an effective argument, work as team and be able to discuss the issues

which really matter to you. You will also get to use your skills in debating competitions with other schools from across

London.

Bolingbroke History Society

Staff Member: Ms Oliver

Day & Time: Tuesday PM

Room: S.01

Bolingbroke History Society will give you the opportunity to extend your knowledge of world history. You will engage in

current historical research, participate in seminars and debates. The sessions will be delivered in partnership with Kings

College, University of London. You will learn from current undergraduate and post-graduate students who study History at

university. This society will give you the opportunity to learn more about aspects of history that are not covered in the school

curriculum and you will be able to choose what is researched and discussed each week.

Sustainability Action Club

Staff Member: Mr Truman


Room: S.02

Do you care about the world around you and want to make a difference? Do you have concerns about the future of our

planet and environmental sustainability? If so, come along to this group and find out how you can learn more about the issues,

as well as taking practical steps to reduce environmental damage.

Natural World Club

Staff Member: Ms Blacklock


Room: S.03

Are you interested in the natural world, landscape and animals, as well as documentary films? If so, then this club is for you.

We will be travelling the globe without leaving the classroom, studying the natural world from the Antarctic to the Arctic,

from the Sahara to Everest, through the medium of documentary films. We will learn about the challenges of filming the

unpredictable and savage wild, as well as discovering amazing facts about animals, plants, and people around the world.’

Extended Project Qualification (Invited Year 9 pupils only)



Room: F03

Pupils will complete a 2000 word report or create a product such as a piece of art on a topic of their choice, they will gain a

level 2 qualification graded A-D. They will plan, research and carry out the project then deliver a presentation to the core

team. We will follow the AQA specification.

LANGUAGES

GCSE French

Staff Member: Mr Konneradt


Room: M.01

A fantastic opportunity to practice your French skills. We will cover different GCSE topics with a big emphasis on role plays,

fun activities and little trips. This club is for native or advanced speakers of French.

MFL Lingo Lab / Homework Club

Staff Member: Ms Sherman


Room: M.02

This is permanent and 'drop-in' language enrichment. Some pupils will be invited but pupils can turn up if they have struggled

with their homework / have an MFL query. Pupils can receive extra support with MFL homework that they had been set,

classwork that has not been fully grasped, as well as getting extension 'stretch-it' tasks for those who need challenging further.

French between the Commons (French Speakers Only)

External Provider

Day & Time: Tuesday & Thursday PM

Room: Conference Room & Board Room

The goal is to teach the French National Education Programme to children who attend English schools and to do this in a

cheerful atmosphere. For further information please contact [email protected] .

Latin (existing pupils only – Y7 and 8 pupils interested in learning Latin, please see Ms Sherman)

Staff Member: Mr Wilson (Parent Volunteer)

Day & Time: Wednesday AM and Monday Lunchtme.

Room: S.06

An introduction to Latin, which is built around a narrative detailing the life of Horace, based closely on historical sources

which develops an understanding of the times of Cicero and Augustus.

ART & DT

Drawing

Staff Member: Ms Wheeler


Room: B.04

Learning how to draw is one of the most useful and most impressive skills you can develop. This is a focused but fun session in

which you can develop creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions through drawing. You will be

working in the studio, outside on the commons, around the building and have the opportunity to produce professional

artwork for display around the academy.

mailto:[email protected]

SCIENCE

KS3 Science Club

Staff Member: Ms Westcott


Room: F.02

Pupils from all year groups will get a chance to design and carry-out the experiments of their choice - chemicals, bacteria, fire,

forensics; the choice is yours! Pupils will work towards a prestigious CREST award, making this a very worthwhile and exciting

enrichment!

MATHS Maths Challenge

Staff Member: Ms Tibbetts


Room: G05

When asked about his birthday, a man said:

"The day before yesterday I was only 25 and next year I will turn 28."

This is true only one day in a year - when was he born?

If this question has got you thinking, then Maths Challenge is the enrichment for you! We tackle all sorts of fun and interesting

puzzles, which will stretch your problem-solving skills. Maths Challenge is open for pupils of all abilities - whether you are

already a keen mathematician, or want an opportunity to build up your confidence.

Maths Boost ( Year 7 Invite Only)

Staff Member: Ms Sealey


Room: G.08

Need a boost to get you feeling confident in maths? Need some more practice of the four operations? Maths Boost is for

year 7 pupils who want more time to work on their number skills.

Chess and Games Club

Staff Member: Ms Sealey


Room: G.08

There are more possible games of chess than there are grains of sand in the entire world. Come along to chess club to see if

you can outwit your opponent!

Level 8 Club (Year 9 Only)

Staff Member: Ms Donaldson


Room: G.07

This extra session of Maths is designed to challenge you to answer the very hardest questions in Key Stage Three. We will

support you in making the leap from Level 7 and also provide you with interesting problems that will whet your appetite for

GCSE Maths and beyond.

MUSIC

African Drumming - all welcome to apply

Staff Member: External professional musician


Room: B.08

Focusing on traditional West African drumming. Come and join the African Drumming Ensemble to develop your rhythmic

skills and learn traditional African songs. The African Drummers regularly perform in concerts throughout the year.

Senior Choir (invitation only)

Ms Kirby – Ashmore

Room: B.07 (Tuesday Lunchtime)

Bolingbroke's premier vocal ensemble - stretching confident singers to perform challenging repertoire.

Bolingbroke Choir

Ms Kirby – Ashmore


Room: Commons

If you enjoy singing, join the Bolingbroke Choir! We sing music in a variety of styles and perform on a regular basis.

Training Band - all welcome to apply

Mrs Riley


Room: B.08

Training Band gives aspiring musicians the opportunity to play in a band together. If you’re a not-so-experienced but keen

instrumentalist, Training Band will build up your confidence as a musician, and also give you opportunities to perform, and

practice.

Rock School - all welcome to apply

Mr Favre & Mr Vincent


Room: B.08

Calling all Rockers! Rock School is all about children forming bands and playing well-known songs. As you get more confident,

you may even start writing your own music…

Woodwind Ensemble

Mrs Riley


Room: B.06

Woodwind club is a chance for players of woodwind instruments to explore some exciting music in a smaller group. We’ll be

rehearsing music that is written just for woodwind instruments, and also some arrangements of other pieces. To join

woodwind ensemble, you need to have had instrumental lessons in FLUTE, CLARINET, OBOE, BASSOON OR SAXOPHONE

either inside or outside of schools.

School Band (Invitation only)

Mr Favre, Mr Vincent, Mrs Riley & Ms Kirby – Ashmore

Room: B.08


Bolingbroke's premier instrumental ensemble for musicians of a Grade standard. School Band performs on a regular basis.

Guitar Ensemble -– all welcome to apply

Mr Favre

Year 7: Monday PM

Year 8 & 9: Thursday AM

Room: B.08

Explore the many styles of the guitar in this ensemble. A great opportunity for guitarists to really push themselves.

Theory and Aural Club

Mrs Riley

Day & Time: Wednesday AM

Room: B.08

Enhance your theory and aural skills (any ability).

SPORT Basketball

Mr Fernandez


Room: Sports Hall

This club is for all abilities and will give pupils the opportunity to play as part of a team. They can learn new skills or refine the

ones they already have.

Athletics

Mr Fernandez & Ms Robarts


Room: Sports Hall

A club aimed at all athletes! Come and pit yourself against the best that the school has to offer in Athletics Club. Running,

jumping and throwing will all be catered for, and prepare you for Sports Day!

KS 3 Rugby

Mr Brooks & Mr Whitehead

Room: Wandsworth Common


Boys Rugby is a club for all abilities and experiences. Pupils will learn handling, passing, some introductory tackling and tactics to

create a solid team to hopefully represent the school!

Football - Groups for Year 7, 8 and 9

Mr Kerby, Mr Sillah and Mr Brooks

Year 7: Monday PM

Year 8: Tuesday PM

Year 9: Tuesday PM


A football club for all abilities and experiences. Sessions will focus on improving individual skills and gameplay, whilst building an

appreciation of sportsmanship and the spirit of the game.

Year 9 Netball

Ms Luetchford


Room: Sports Hall

Year 9 Girls Netball club will aim to build on any experience of Netball from year 7 & 8, from footwork and passing, to shooting

and defending. However, this club is open to all year 9 girls, and hopefully will create a great team to play other schools!

Boys Elite Football Squad

Mr Kerby



An elite squad training session for high performing footballers. This squad session will allow you to build on core skills and

develop the tactics and awareness that will be essential in league matches representing the Academy.

Fitness

Ms Robarts

Day & Time: Thursday AM

Room: Activity Studio

Want to get fit? Do you want to challenge yourself to improve? Fitness club offers you that chance- by working on different

components of Fitness, you'll push yourself to be the best 'you' that you can be

Karate

External Organisation


Room: Commons

Karate is a dynamic and challenging sport. As well as a form of self-defence, it improves core strength and stability and promotes

self-discipline and awareness. Exercises in basic techniques, choreographed patterns and sparring give the practitioner a thorough

knowledge of this sport.

Table Tennis – Groups for Year 7 & 8 and Year 9

Mr Fernandez

Monday PM

Room: Commons

Table Tennis club is for all abilities and experiences. Especially working on hand-eye coordination, this club will improve the range

of shots you can play, whilst giving you the chance to compete with other pupils in your year group!

Golf

Professional coaches from the Central London Golf Club


Room: Courtyard/ Wandsworth Common

An exciting opportunity to learn the skills of Street Golf, working on your swing, accuracy and putting skills. This enrichment is

aimed at leading to opportunities for playing at a local golf course. Could you be the next Rory Mcilroy?? Come to golf!

Girls Rounders

Ms Luetchford

Tuesday PM

Sports Hall

Rounders will be a high energy enrichment focusing on the exciting sport of rounders. How hard can you hit? How fast can you

steal a base? Do you have what it takes to be part of the Academy team? Join rounders to find out!

Boys Cricket

Mr Kerby

Thursday PM

Room: Sports Hall

Boys Cricket is an opportunity to hone your cricketing skills, or develop new ones in a fun and enjoyable way. Sessions will work

on bowling, fielding and batting, and increasing knowledge of skills and tactics!

Cross Country

Ms Robarts

Tuesday PM


Fancy yourself as the next Mo Farah? Could you be the fastest long distance runner in the school? Cross Country club offers you

the chance to take up the challenge! By learning to run tactically, you will work against your own time to improve your score!

Cycling Club CHARGE £3 per week (Via Wisepay) FREE FOR THOSE ELIGIBLE FOR FSM!

Ms Widdowson, Mr Effah and Mr Ward (Parent Volunteer)

Tuesday PM

Herne Hill Velodrome

Herne Hill Velodrome is the only surviving finals venue from the 1948 London Olympics that is still in use. Many of Great

Britain’s current Olympic champions including Bradley Wiggins, Laura Trott and Joanna Rowsell trained and raced at Herne Hill.

We teach all riders to start and stop safely on our special fixed gear track bikes, then get riders riding on the banked

velodrome. In future weeks would try out a range of different track races each week as seen at the Olympic games, including

Team Pursuits, Sprints and events from the Omnium. These sessions are suitable for up to 30 participants and include the use of

our hire bikes and a British Cycling qualified coach. They last for an hour and a half and will be after school on Tuesdays.

KS3 Girls Football

Ms Luetchford

Wednesday PM

Room: Sports Hall

A Football club for all abilities aimed at developing skill and understanding. Whether it is for fun or to be more competitive, there

is something for everyone at Football club!

KS3 Girls Cricket

Mr Brooks

Wednesday AM

Room: Sports Hall

Girls Cricket is an opportunity to hone your cricketing skills, or develop new ones in a fun and enjoyable way. Sessions will work

on bowling, fielding and batting, and increasing knowledge of skills and tactics!

Year 7 & 8 Netball Ms Luetchford

Monday PM

Room: Sports Hall

Year 7 & 8 Netball is your chance to improve skills, or develop new ones through a great team sport! Sessions will work on

passing, shooting and footwork, to increase your knowledge of skills and tactics!

Girls Rugby

Ms Luetchford & Mr Brooks

Thursday PM

Room: Sports Hall

Girls rugby is here by popular demand! Come and develop your skill in a great team sport that teaches you an amazing array of

skills. Learn to pass, catch, kick and tackle in a fun way!

ENRICHMENT SIGN UP

NB - We would prefer pupils and parents to sign-up online. Please see letter at front of this pack for details.

Pupil Name……………….………........……………… Civitas Group ………..……… Parent Signature …………………….……..………

* Existing / invited pupils only

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Before School 7:30 – 8:00 am Or 7:45 – 8:15 am

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English Homework Club 20 Extended Project Qualification * 10

Pupil Librarians 15 Web Design 20

Athletics 30 African Drumming / Singing 25

Study Club 30 Year 7 Guitar Ensemble 15

Year 7 Boys Football 30

KS3 Table Tennis 25

Year 7 & 8 Netball 20

French GCSE Club 10

Independent Study 30

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Maths Boost * 20 Bolingbroke History Society 30

Woodwind Ensemble 20 Cycling 17

Year 9 Netball 20 Chess and Games Club 20

Boys Elite Football * 30 MFL Lingo Lab/Homework 20

Lego Club * 15 Karate 25

Study Club 30 Year 8 Boys Football 30

Girls Rounders 25

Cross Country 30

Year 9 Boys Football 30

Senior Choir* (Lunchtime) N/A English & Maths Support 20

Rock School 24

French Between The Commons * N/A


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KS3 Girls Cricket 20 Mentoring LSE & Team Up * 50

Theory and Aural 15 Sustainability Action Club 25

Latin * 10 Gardening Club 15

Study Club 30 Level 8 Maths Club * 30

Training Band 30

Bolingbroke Choir 40

Basketball 30

KS3 Boys Rugby 30

Girls Football 30


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COR UNUM * N/A Drawing Club 30

Year 8/9 Guitar Ensemble 15 Debating Club 32

Fitness Club 25 Natural World Club 25

Study Club 30 Maths Challenge 30

Stan Lee Excelsior Award 15

Golf 20

Boys Cricket 25

KS 3 Science Club 25

Girls Rugby 30

English & Maths Support 20

School Band * N/A


French Between The Commons * N/A

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