Formby High School

2018-19

For many years, Formby High School has provided a range of diverse, high quality and inclusive extra curricular activities for students across the school. Such activities provide valuable opportunities for students to develop creativity, physical ability, resilience, teamwork and pride in their contribution to our school and community. As we continue to expand our enrichment offer, this core programme of FHSXtra activities will remain central to the day to day operations across the school. Full details can be found in our FHSXtra Directory, on our school website. However, we are delighted to launch a new and exciting range of opportunities to provide specialist coaching and training as part of our High Performance Academy programme. This collection of activities across PE/Sport and the Creative Arts will utilise the services of professional coaches and practitioners and allow us to further enhance the extra curricular menu for our students, and for the wider community. These activities will each have a termly enrolment fee, payable via our Parentpay online portal.

NEW OPPORTUNITIES

TRANSITION Where places are available, we will invite Year 5 and 6 students from across Formby to join our High Performance Sports Academies. Year 5 and 6 students will have the opportunity to regularly practice and perform with secondary students. They will be well looked after by our Sports Leaders and will have a great experience of Formby High School before their transition into Year 7.

Sport Academy is a new PE and physical activity after school programme providing the very best in extra-curricular sport education!

Not only will we offer a wide range of recreational after-school clubs led by PE staff, but we will now also offer High Performance Academy sessions, led by professional and experienced sports coaches.

The High Performance Academy sessions will cost £25 for a 10 week programme and will be led by experienced, highly qualified coaches. Each session will be after school and last one hour immediately at the end of the school day. Students who sign up for these sessions will receive a branded t-shirt, bag and water bottle. Please find below more about the coaches and the programme they will run for their activity below.

Enrolment will be termly (autumn/spring/summer) via our Parentpay system. (Please note, in the absence of a coach due to sickness, the session will roll over and be added on at the end of the 10 week programme.)

Recreational clubs led by PE staff will be 45 minutes after school. Sometimes, these clubs may be cancelled if a facility is required for a fixture. If this is the case, a Parent Mail will be sent out.

Taking part in sport and physical activity should be an enjoyable experience as well as motivating and challenging. Our teachers and coaches will create a happy and relaxed teaching environment, that inspires the students to practise and enjoy learning new skills.

SPORT ACADEMY

SPORT ACADEMY

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

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Netball fixtures/match

practice FME/GOS/MRU

KS4 NETBALL High

Performance Academy *(6-7pm)

TENNIS High

Performance Academy (24)

KS3 NETBALL High

Performance Academy

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Netball fixtures/match

practice FME/GOS/MRU

TENNIS High

Performance Academy (24)

SP

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TS

HA

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Futsal fixtures JHU

Basketball club SLU/CCA

HOCKEY High

Performance Academy (24)

Sports leaders JHU

BADMINTON High

Performance Academy (16)

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High Performance Academy (16)

TABLE TENNIS High

Performance Academy (28)

GIRLS FOOTBALL (30)

AMATEUR BOXING High Performance Academy (20)

YOGA and well-being Academy

(20)

FIE

LD

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Rugby club SLU/CCA

Football

fixtures/match practice

Football / rugby fixtures

Fit for 10k’ club (GOS/SLU)

Cross Country KHA

Football fixtures

Football fixtures/match

practice/ rugby fixtures

FIT

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KS3 Fitness club MRU

KS4/5 Fitness club FME

Paid enrolment activities are highlighted in YELLOW Numbers in brackets indicate maximum group capacity

SPORT ACADEMY Meet the coaches Yoga: Clare Lee Yoga is an opportunity to develop good posture, relaxation and breathing; good exercising habits and developing confidence, as well as enjoying the physical challenges of yoga. This is a fun and fast moving class, suitable for everyone and with the benefits of being non competitive.

Table Tennis: Dave Graham Long serving table tennis coach at Formby High School and has produced table tennis players who have gone onto represent their county and nationally. Students will learn the rules of table tennis, tactics, shot selection and enjoy playing competitions in a variety of formats.

Badminton: Stephen Hurst Level 1 badminton coach with over 40 years playing experience in the Southport & District Badminton League representing the Southport Town first and playing at Lancashire County standard. Students will learn the rules of badminton, grip, footwork/movement, shot production and tactics.

Trampolining: Susan Stammers Qualified level 2 trampoline coach, with 5 years teaching experience and over 25 years experience within the fitness industry. Trampolining teaches persistence, develops motor skills whilst improving the following:- self esteem, coordination, posture, flexibility, muscle control and is a fun, cardiovascular workout.

SPORT ACADEMY Meet the coaches Netball: Ann Tuft Qualified Level Two UKCC England Netball Coach and has run Formby Netball Club for over 12 years. Involved in Merseyside County Netball Academy and has coached the Development and U13 Academy Squads for the past four years to help prepare athletes to reach the next level of the England Pathway. As well as developing netball skills either for team practice or enjoyment, Ann can also support pupils studying GCSE, BTEC or A Level PE, and also those completing their Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Tennis: Joel Donnelly Masters of Research graduate in Sport and LTA level 3 and RPT National Professional tennis coach. Students will learn the basic strokes, techniques and then how to incorporate these into game situations. There will also be a tournament at the end of the coaching block!

Amateur Boxing: Siedu Siadankay England Senior boxing coach and A.I.B.A. star coach (Olympic governing body). Boxing promotes self-confidence and also achieves a fantastic insight into getting fit, staying fit and nutrition.

Hockey: Marc Bourhill Level 4 hockey coach with a post graduate diploma in elite coaching practice, working for England Hockey for 11 years, coaching England U18 boys, England U16 boys and latterly England U16 girls. In this time a number of players I coached became senior internationals, including Lily Owsley, who won a gold medal at the Rio Olympics. The pupils will develop their technique and decision making skills primarily through constrained games.

Music Academy is a new musical instrument and vocal initiative providing the very best in extra curricular music education. Not only do we offer a wide range of peripatetic instrument and vocal tuition, we also provide a range of ensembles and workshops. Learning a musical instrument and singing in groups is an enjoyable experience as well as motivating and challenging. Our teachers create a happy and relaxed teaching environment, that inspires the students to practise and enjoy learning their instrument. In order to ensure our musicians receive a well-rounded musical education, we encourage all participants to take part in ONE extra-curricular ensemble. This opportunity will support students’ holistic development, whilst ensuring they further develop valuable technical and aural skills. In addition to attending regular weekly rehearsals, our young musicians will be given opportunities to work with visiting professional musicians and composers, as well as experiencing some memorable performances and concerts in local and national venues. It is expected that students attend weekly, if a student does not attend five consecutive rehearsals, they will be taken off the register. We expect a high level of commitment, especially when preparing for an event. Students will not be able to join a performance rehearsal and performance if they have not attend the rehearsals prior to the event. There will be a 10 minute break between clubs. We will have a small tuck shop for those who wish to purchase drinks or snacks. Parents must complete a consent form. Formby High School would like to ensure the safety of all students’ instruments on site. Therefore, we strongly advise that all instrumentalists have their own music locker to store their instruments safely when not in use. The Music department can not take responsibility for instruments which sustain damage or go missing that are not locked away. If there is a staff absence, the club will still continue to run by either another member of staff or a Music Ambassador.

MUSIC ACADEMY

TRANSITION Developing transition. We invite Year 5 and 6 students from across Formby to join our academy. Year 5 and 6 students will have the opportunity to regularly rehearse and perform with secondary students. They will be well looked after by our Music Ambassadors and have a great experience of Formby High School before their transition into Year 7. These students will be invited to perform with our groups at the many performances across the year.

High Performance Academy sessions: We are delighted to launch a number of new opportunities as part of our High Performance Academy initiative. These activities will operate alongside our existing FHSXtra ensembles and add an exciting new dimension to music-making here at Formby High School. • DJ-ing will cost £120 for 10 sessions and will be led by experienced, highly

qualified practitioners. Equipment will be provided.

• Drumming Group will cost £35 for 10 sessions and will be led by an experienced, highly qualified practitioner.

• Guitar Ensemble will cost £35 for 10 sessions and will be led by an experienced, highly qualified practitioner.

• Musical Theatre Company (run by the Dance Department) will cost £25 for 10 sessions and will be led by our team of specialist teachers.

Enrolment will be termly (autumn/spring/summer) via our Parentpay system. (Please note, in the absence of a music coach due to sickness, the session will roll over and be added on at the end of the 10 week programme.) Full details of ALL musical activities can be explored in the next few pages of this brochure.

LEADERSHIP Developing valuable experience in musical leadership is a strong feature across our extra curricular programme. Our young musicians are offered rewarding opportunities to work with primary school children to share their love of music and inspire a new generation of Formby High School performers.

3.20 - 4.20pm 4.30 - 5.30pm

JAZZ WORKS Big Band Directed by Mr Horner Room: School Hall This group invites woodwind and brass students of Grade 2+ to come and take part, learning different styles of jazz, blues, funk and swing music. Must bring own instrument to rehearsal

THE WORKS Orchestra Directed by Mr Horner and Mrs Wilkins Room: School Hall This orchestra is open to all instrumentalists whether beginner or advanced, Year 5-13. We encourage all to come and take part. The repertoire will be varied with lots of opportunities to play to an audience this year. Must bring own instrument to rehearsal

FHS SINGERS Directed by Mr Cook Room: S3 FHS Singers is our super-talented vocal group open to Years 5-9. They will be singing some exciting new songs in preparation for many of our performances this year. They explore a more pop, soul and musical theatre based repertoire.

CHAMBER CHOIR

Directed by Mrs Gervasoni

Room: S3

The Chamber Choir explores a varied classical

repertoire for our more experienced singers in

Years 9-13, particularly our GCSE and A Level

students. This is an ideal development for those

wanting to develop four part harmony, aural skills

and reading from a score.

MUSIC THEORY Led by Mrs Wilkins Room: A3 Formby High School Music Department offer November and March ABRSM Exam entries in 2018/19. This group will be developing their theory in preparation for national exams or using theory club to support GCSE and A Level study.

GUITAR ENSEMBLE Directed by Mr Taylor Room: A3 For those who teach themselves or have peripatetic lessons but would like to extend their skills. Please bring your own guitar/ukulele.

DRUMMING ENSEMBLE Directed by Mr Bowen Room: A1 Mr Bowen, our percussion teacher will be delivering an exciting percussion group. Learning different styles of drumming from around the world including Latin, African and Rock rhythms. Equipment provided.

DJ SKILLS Led by Future DJs Room: Practice Room 1 Our skilled practitioners will be delivering an introduction to the art of DJing with practical experience using professional equipment.

DJ SKILLS Led by Future DJs Room: Practice Room 1 Our skilled practitioners will be delivering an introduction to the art of DJing with practical experience using professional equipment.

TUESDAY ACADEMY

TUESDAY EVENINGS 7pm

G:FORCE GOSPEL CHOIR Room: School Hall Our nationally renowned, community gospel choir is open to talented singers from across our community – parents, staff, friends and family. Students from Years 10-13 are welcome to come along and join the vocal party every week! PAID ACTIVITY £35.00 per term

MONDAY LUNCHTIMES

MUNDO AFRIKA SCO Room: S3 Our nationally renowned, award-winning acapella choir specialises in world music and modern soul/R&B ‘with a twist’. Haunting voices, energetic dance and riotous drumming!

OTHER ACTIVITIES

WEDNESDAY AFTER SCHOOL

MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY Room: Dance Studio Following the success of ‘Annie’, ‘Cats’ and ‘Showstoppers’, our musical theatre company will develop and expand this year allowing for bigger and more ambitious projects. PAID ACTIVITY £25.00 per term via Parentpay

FRIDAY LUNCHTIMES

BRASSED OFF MHO Room: A1 Our specialist ensemble for trumpet, trombone and horn players.

Formby High School, Freshfield Road, Formby, Merseyside L37 3HW Tel. 01704 873100 Email: enquiries@formbyhighschool.com

Website: www.formbyhighschool.com