2015 - 2016

Sixth FormEnrichment Guide

NOTTINGHAM GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOLExperts in educating girls from 4-18 yearsLeading. Learning. Loving it.

INTRODUCTION TO OUR ENRICHMENT GUIDEStudying at Notti ngham Girls’ High School is about much more than academic success. It is especially important in the Sixth Form that girls have a range of acti viti es outside the classroom. These give opportuniti es for them to have fun, stay fi t, stretch their minds and give something back to our community. I hope that all our Sixth Form students will become involved in one or more acti viti es outside the classroom; this booklet, addressed to them, paints a picture of the range of opportuniti es available.

One of the benefi ts of being in the Sixth Form of a school is the opportunity to develop leadership skills through acti viti es run for younger pupils whilst also parti cipati ng in enrichment areas designed specifi cally for the Sixth Form. Some students may think that leadership is for others and not for them. I believe that everyone can learn to lead. Parti cipati ng in a leadership role can help students to:

• believe they can make a diff erence• increase their confi dence in themselves• improve the way they communicate with others• understand the dynamics of human behaviour a litt le bett er• give something to their community• culti vate their initi ati ve

It is my hope that every Sixth Form student will thoroughly enjoy her Sixth Form courses here, and that, whatever she is studying, she will make the most of the opportuniti es available to her here, both to have fun and to stretch herself.

Mrs Susan M GorhamHead

All year groupsARCHERY

Autumn (fi rst half term)Summer term

Monday aft er schoolGrass fi eld by the Sports hall

Not just for Robin Hood! Come along and see if you can hit the target!Talk to: Miss Lynn

All year groupsART BLOGGERS

Starti ng November aft er half term

tbc South Studio

Love art? Got an opinion? Fancy a job in journalism or art? If so then be an Art Blogger! Let everyone know what you think about art and exciti ng projects that are happening in school. This isn’t just about opinions it’s about researching info, setti ng up pages, fi nding art games / how to do tutorials / work sheets / photographing current work, fi nding interesti ng images of other arti sts and lots more.Max number 6Talk to: Miss Fruin

All year groups ATHLETICS

Summer term tbc

The sun is shining and there’s not a cloud in the sky - that can only mean one thing! Summer ti me athleti cs! Improve your ti mes and distances or try a new event. Beginners or budding Olympians are welcome.Talk to: PE staff

JOINING IN WITH OTHER YEAR GROUPS

All year groupsBADMINTON

Autumn and Spring terms

Have a go at the second most popular sport in the world (bet you didn’t know that!) and send those shutt lecocks soaring!Talk to: PE staff

All year groupsCALM CLUB

Spring and Summer terms tbc

Talk to: Miss Davies

All year groupsCHOIR

All year Wednesday Hall

Jessica Ellen Cornish began singing in her school choir. No idea who she is? Try Jessie J!!Hit the right note and join the school choir. Have fun with friends and possibly take your fi rst steps towards a professional career! But remember... it’s not about the money, money…!Talk to: Mrs Hales

All year groups CONCERT BAND

All year Thursday Hall

Fabulous at fl ute? Terrifi c at the trumpet? If you are grade 3 in any wind or brass instrument then come along, have fun and make new friends.Talk to: Mr Browne

Years 10 to 13DIVERSITY GROUPS

All year Various

Support our work to celebrate and raise awareness of diversity in school, in the UK and around the world. Creati ve minds and caring people wanted to work on planning, publicising and delivering events and acti viti es throughout the year. Meeti ngs roughly every month; other involvement as necessary on an event-by-event basis.Talk to: Miss Furness / Mrs Harvey

All year groupsDRAMA CLUB

Starti ng Novemberaft er half term

Wednesday Drama Studio

Develop your improvisati on skills, explore emoti ons, create pieces and improve your confi dence. Drama club is the place to be yourself and have lots of laughs. All abiliti es welcome.Talk to: Miss Oakley / Mrs Lake

All year groups DRAMA AND MUSIC PRODUCTIONS

All year Various days and ti mesHall / Drama Studio

Lights, camera, acti on! From singing to acti ng, to stage management to costume design and lighti ng. Whatever your talents; if you are interested in the Performing Arts come along and join the fun!The Snow Queen drama producti on (February)HMS Pinafore (Musical - March)Fuse: Creati ve Showcase (Summer)Talk to: Mrs Nicklin / Mrs Lawson / Miss Oakley / Mrs Lake / Mr Lumb

All year groupsDIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Summer term Thursday (Week A only) 1.45 - 2.30pm

Graphics / Texti les RoomDo you want to capture that special moment? Do you have an eye for the unusual? Come and learn more at digital photography club.Talk to: Mr Marti n

All year groups EQUESTRIAN

All year

Have you got a pony? Would you like to share in the fun of competi ng in events around the country? If so, join our successful equestrian team!Talk to: Mrs Jephson

All year groupsFIREPIT FRIDAY

All year Friday lunchUpnah Wood

Cooking food, singing, good ti mes every Friday (apart from exams). Limited numbers. A diff erent year group each week, check with Miss Lynn.Talk to: Miss Lynn

All year groupsFLUTE CHOIR

All year Tuesday 1.45 - 2.45pmMH11

All fl ute players are invited to join the fl ute choir for ensemble pieces and performances.Talk to: Mrs Quine

All year groupsGLEE CLUB

All year Thursday 2.00-2.30Music House

Love singing? Love musicals, pop songs, Disney? Come along for a fun singing session. You don’t need to be able to read music either. What could be bett er?.Talk to: Miss Nicklin / Mrs Flewitt

Year 9 upwardsGREEK CLUB

All year Monday 1.45pmC1

Have fun learning Classical Greek and more about Greek culture and how it has impacted on our lives. Learn Classical Greek, the language of Plato and the Greek dramati sts. If you enjoy Lati n and are confi dent with the grammar, this is the club for you.Talk to: Dr Henshaw

All year groupsHOUSE ACTIVITIES

All year various

Lots of House acti viti es held throughout the year including House Busters, Houses have Talent, Weakest Link, House Debati ng, Choral Speaking, Easter Eggstravaganza, Cookie Quiz, sporti ng competi ti ons and the Alternati ve Sports Day and Picnic.Talk to: House Captains / Heads of House

All year groupsJOINT CHOIR

Autumn and Spring terms Thursday 4.00 - 5.00pmNHS Music Department

Show the boys how it’s done by joining the Joint Choir! Take the chance to work in harmony with boys from Notti ngham High School and create the perfect pitch together!Talk to: Mrs Hales

All year groupsKNIT AND NATTER

All year Friday 2.00 - 2.40pmLibrary

Knitti ng club is open to pupils of all ages and ability. It doesn’t matt er whether you’re already a keen knitt er or whether you’ve never picked up a pair of knitti ng needles in your life - all are welcome!At knitti ng club you’ll be inspired to create lots of knitt ed items; such as scarves, hats, phone covers and even knitt ed chicks at Easter. It’s also a great opportunity to relax and make new friends. So come along to Knit and Natt er where you’ll create lots of beauti ful things and get the chance to do some serious natt ering!Talk to: Miss Lewis

All year groupsMANGA CLUB

All year Monday 1.45 - 2.15pmLibrary Classroom

Into Manga novels, drawing and Anime or want to learn more? Learn from the Manga experts of this Japanese phenomenon. Talk to: Ms Broomfi eld

All year groupsNETBALL

Autumn and Spring terms

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Have you set your sights on being the Centre or fl ying down the wing? Fancy being Shooter or keeping the goal safe from att ack? Join over 20 million people around the world and play one of England’s oldest sports at lunch ti me. Talk to: PE staff

All year groupsOUTDOOR LEARNING

All year Monday lunchUpnah Wood

Contact Miss Lynn for exact dates throughout the year.Talk to: Miss Lynn

Years 8 - 13 QUIZZERS

All year Friday Library Classroom

Do you see yourself as an NGHS Egghead? Do you want to be on University challenge? How fast can you be on the buzzer? Come and test your knowledge.Talk to: Ms Broomfi eld

All year groupsROCK CLIMBING

Book With Miss LynnClimbing Wall

Two or more can book a slot in one of your free periods. Book by emailing J.Lynn@not.gdst.net Talk to: Miss Lynn

All year groups RUNNING

All year Tuesday

Find out about your personal race pace and reward yourself with a Mo Bot!Talk to: PE staff / Mrs Lewis

All year groupsSENIOR ORCHESTRA

All year Tuesday 1.45 - 2.45pmSenior Hall

If you are highly profi cient in your instrument (grade 5 level) and want to take part in concerts with similar ability, committ ed instrumentalists, then Senior Orchestra is for you.Talk to: Mrs Nicklin

SWIMMING All yearSwimming teams which enter local and nati onal competi ti ons.Talk to: PE staff

DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD (GOLD)

All year Various

Mud, sweat and tears! All in a day’s work on the Duke of Edinburgh awards! Have the best ti me of your life with Miss Lynn planning, and completi ng a range of acti viti es from expediti ons to community service and improving your skills. Once you get on the Duke of Edinburgh path, you’ll never look back! Further informati on is available from Miss Lynn and www.dofe.orgTalk to: Miss Lynn

ECO TEAM All year Friday lunchti meIf you have a belief that you can make a diff erence to the environment and want to help make positi ve changes then get on board with the eco team. Join with like-minded people and let’s save the world!Talk to: The Biology department / Sorrel Lyall

ENTERPRISE CHALLENGE Spring Term

Each Sixth Form tutor group is given £20 with the challenge to use it to “make” more money. All profi ts go to the Sixth Form’s chosen charity. This is run every two years.Talk to: Mrs Flewitt / your Tutor

FOCUSSED ON THE SIXTH FORM

These opportuniti es are specifi cally aimed at Sixth Form students. Mrs Flewitt and Mrs Handford-Smith will be pleased to hear from you if you would like to suggest another society or acti vity which is not menti oned here.

GUEST SPEAKERS All yearHear it from the horse’s mouth with exciti ng and engaging lectures and workshops from a whole host of experts from leading universiti es and global and nati onal businesses. Emails containing details of university based lectures available to girls are emailed out throughout the year.Talk to: Mrs Flewitt , Mrs Handford-Smith, Mrs Hansford and Dr Henshaw

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF YOUNG WOMEN

All year Various

Our school is linked with the Nati onal Council of Women, an organisati on that promotes equality of opportunity for women. ALL SIXTH FORM STUDENTS ARE AUTOMATICALLY MEMBERS AND WILL RECEIVE EMAIL UPDATES FROM NCW VIA MS DAVIS. NCW discusses issues aff ecti ng women and lobbies governments to change policies. Keen to hear young women’s views, the Nati onal Council of Young Women was established and our school was one of the fi rst to parti cipate in an intergenerati onal seminar. If you want to get more involved, then join the in-school NCYW group.Each term, the NCYW group meets to discuss and debate issues, sending our views to NCW committ ee. Issues such as the law on forced marriages; balancing career and family life; and the media’s role in stereotyping were hotly debated. We take part in events with other schools: our seminar last year included students from Bulwell Academy, Friesland School (Sandiacre) and Meden School (Warsop).We meet twice a term, on a lunchti me. Events planned this year are:• 15 students to att end the NCYW event at the Bulwell Academy, Notti ngham, joining students

from other schools and NCYW delegates to discuss issues aff ecti ng girls and young women • Intergenerati onal seminar at NGHS - 10 students. All day event. (March)• NCYW event at another school in the summer term.Talk to: Miss Davis

NGHS DEBATING SOCIETY All year Various‘The ayes have it! The ayes have it!’ Join the sixth form run debati ng society to take part in discussions on a range of controversial topics and improve your persuasion skills. Talk to: Miss Davis / Miss Hutchings

LEARNER COACHES COURSE

5 week course then all year

5 week course begins Monday 14 September

Philipps House Meeti ng RoomWould you like to become a good listener and know how to ask the questi ons that really matt er? Are you trustworthy, honest and open? Use this course to hone your communicati on and questi oning skills before working with a lower school ‘coachee’ to help make a huge diff erence to someone else’s learning and learn a lot about yourself too. Talk to: Miss Dunn

YOUNG ENTERPRISE(selecti on process)

September - May

Do you believe that you are creati ve, logical, a good listener, pragmati c, decisive, refl ecti ve or even a strong leader? Could you a help to turn a business from zero to hero in only 6 months? If you want to face a challenge like you have never known before, then apply to be part of the Young Enterprise programme and compete against other schools across the country. Talk to: Mrs Handford-Smith

WORKING WITH YOUNGER YEAR GROUPS

AFTER SCHOOL ASSISTANT (selecti on process)

All Year

This paid role gives you the chance to help with the aft er-school club for Junior School girls. This includes helping to: • provide a varied range of enjoyable acti viti es• organise the practi cal aspects of the club - the room, equipment, games and refreshments • receive parents at the Junior School recepti on desk• Assistants are appointed by competi ti ve interview in the spring of each year.Talk to: Mrs Gray

All year groupsBIG DRAW

Autumn fi rst half of term 1 October to 15 OctoberSouth Studio

Be part of a Nati onal Competi ti on and parti cipate in creati ng the schools biggest Art project yet. Come and make art work inspired by Alice in Wonderland. Keep an eye on the Art board for details.Max number 6Talk to: Miss Fruin

Running a club for younger pupils allows them to have fun and hopefully you will enjoy developing your leadership skills as you do so. If you don’t think you want to commit yourself to running something all year, why not off er to run something for a fi xed period - half a term of six weeks, say. If in doubt, have a chat with a member of staff about it.

Year 8ARTS AWARD (BRONZE AND SILVER)

All year Dates throughout the yearVarious

If you love any aspect of the arts then choose to support Year 8 in the Arts Award project this year. You must be fl exible, open and able to give supporti ve advice to younger girls about how they can move their arts projects forward. You may need to help with ideas, planning and organisati on.Talk to: Miss Oakley / Mrs Lawson

All year groups BOOK CLUB

All year Monday 1.45 - 2.15pmLibrary Classroom

2 volunteers per term / half termTake on a leadership role in book club and help younger girls explore new genres and challenge the percepti ons about novels of your choice.Talk to: Ms Broomfi eld

All year groupsDIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Summer term Thursday 1.45 - 2.30pm Graphics / Texti les Room

If you are an experienced photographer and have the knowledge and experti se to support other students, then volunteer to provide leadership at Digital Photography.Talk to: Mr Marti n

All year groupsDRAMA CLUB

Starti ng Novemberaft er half term

Wednesday 1.45 - 2.30pmDrama Studio

Help the younger girls to build confi dence and expression through drama. Talk to: Miss Oakley / Mrs Lake

Years 7 to 9JUNIOR ECO TEAMS

All year Friday lunchti meM8

If you have a belief that you can make a diff erence to the environment and want to help make positi ve changes then get on board with the eco team. Join with like-minded people and let’s save the world!Talk to: Miss O’Brien / Sorrel Lyall

ENRICHMENT DAYS All year VariousEach year we run a variety of days for Year 5 and Year 10 pupils from other schools, giving opportuniti es for you to help teaching staff provide a varied and fun occasion for the visiti ng parti cipants. The girls always leave enthused. This is open to anyone in the Sixth Form with pati ence and enthusiasm.Talk to: Miss Taylor

Years 8 and 9FOOD ’CAKE’ CLUB

Autumn term WednesdayFood Room

Supervise and support Year 8 and 9 girls in enhancing their culinary skills. If you’re lucky they might even let you have a bite!Talk to: Mr Ellis

Year 9 upwardsGREEK CLUB

All year Monday 1.45pmC1

If you love Lati n and Greek culture then share your thoughts and opinions with the younger years and help Dr Henshaw to create a fantasti c club that everyone will love to be a part of.Talk to: Dr Henshaw

All year groupsHOUSE PERFORMING ARTS

Autumn (fi rst half term) Various daysHall / Drama Studio / PAR

Luxton, Bolton, Hasti ngs and Skeel! Take you pride in your House and take the lead as producers of the shows or help perform your way to victory! Singing, acti ng, dancing, and even stand-up comedy - anything goes in the batt le to win the covered prize of winning the House Performing Arts. Let batt le commence!Talk to: Your Head of House

All year groupsKNIT AND NATTER

All year Friday 2.00 - 2.40pmLibrary

Helping at Knit and Natt er is not just about untangling balls of wool! Help untangle the mysteries of life with younger girls and be on hand to have a friendly chat at this club.Talk to: Miss Lewis

All year groupsMANGA CLUB

All year Tuesday 1.45 - 2.15pmLibrary Classroom

2 volunteers per term/half termHelp increase younger girls’ interest and enthusiasm for all things Manga. Support their arti sti c work, ideas and answer questi ons they might have about the subject.Talk to: Ms Broomfi eld

Years 10 and 11PROJECT 10 (NCH)

Autumn term D2

Could you help younger girls from Year 10 and 11 to turn £10 into a fortune in just eight weeks? The teams will compete against nine other schools in the regional fi nal and support the Notti ngham Children’s Hospital in the process. If you think you have what it takes to build and lead younger students to build a brilliant, profi t making business in a short period of ti me then join Project 10!Talk to: Mr Swales

Years 8 - 11 QUIZZERS

All year Friday 1.45 - 2.15pmLibrary Classroom

1 or 2 volunteers pleaseTake on the role of Stephen Fry as Quiz Master or help support Mrs Broomfi eld with preparati on and training for the younger years for the big quiz championships.Talk to: Ms Broomfi eld

Years 7 and 8SCIENCE CLUB

All year Tuesday 1.45 - 2.15pmMilford Laboratories

Enthusiasti c Sixth form volunteers needed to help run Science Club for interested Year 7 and 8 pupils. The Science club will run on Tuesday lunchti me each week and will cover exciti ng acti viti es such as fi re writi ng, making sparklers, light up snowmen, hot air balloons, barn owl visit, heart dissecti ons, exploring wild life and building bird boxes. Come along and share your passion for all things Science!!Talk to: Mrs Burton / Mrs Hurst / Mrs Orr

All year groups SIXTH FORM MENTORINGBe a fantasti cally helpful A Level student and volunteer to help younger girls with any tricky problems that may come their way. A litt le help goes a long way!Talk to: Mrs Handford-Smith

YEARS 7 - 9 BUDDYINGWant to help Year 7 to 9 form groups to bond, make new friends and have some fun? Volunteer to be a Buddy and organise half termly acti viti es for them. Why not try a Christmas Quiz or an Easter Egg Hunt? This will allow you to improve your leadership skills and engage with younger year groups.Talk to: Mrs Shipman

REACHING OUTSIDE SCHOOL

AUTISM EAST MIDLANDS One week During the summer holidayAuti sm East Midlands, formally NORSACA (Notti ngham Regional Society for Auti sti c Children and Adults), runs a summer school for auti sti c children. Sixth Form students help provide an enjoyable, memorable experience for parti cipants. www.norsaca.org.ukTalk to: Mrs Flewitt / Mrs Handford-Smith

CASTLETON WEEKEND Summer termTake some ti me away from Notti ngham and head off to the beauti ful Peak District on a volunteering weekend with local city primary school children.Talk to: Mr Denyer

CHRISTMAS PARTY Autumn (second half term)

DecemberSenior Hall

Santa Claus is coming to town! A Christmas party for senior citi zens is held each year in school, with Sixth Formers looking aft er the guests, entertaining them with music and song and ensuring that they have a lively and varied aft ernoon.Talk to: Dr Henshaw

VOLUNTEERING IN A LEAD ACADEMY PRIMARY SCHOOL

Autumn and Spring term P5 and potenti ally aft er school

Throughout the year Sixth Form students visit a local primary school and work with individual students in a class - listening to them read or helping them with an acti vity, for example. This helps the children learn and provides them with a role model. Creati ng an aft er school club, eg. football, netball, craft s, codebreaking, for 16 children is parti cularly desired by the schools.Limited places.Talk to: Mrs Wharton-Howett

Giving your ti me to others is oft en a mutually rewarding experience. Many Sixth Formers help at charity shops or give back to the community in other ways. The opportuniti es below are organised directly by school.

NOTTINGHAM WOMEN’S CENTRE

All year

The Centre plays a huge role in supporti ng Notti ngham women from all backgrounds and you are able to volunteer at a ti me that is mutually convenient on existi ng projects such as the Library refurbishment, Notti ngham Women’s Exhibiti on or a new project if you establish that there is a need. Talk to: Mrs Wharton-Howett

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY POTENTIAL LEARNING CENTRE VOLUNTEERING(Applicati on process)

All year 4.00 - 6.00pm

Volunteer aft er school once per week with primary aged children at the Notti ngham University Potenti al Centres around the city to help improve their maths and literacy skills and work with the university to help improve their prospects and aspirati ons of studying at university in later life.Applicati on process.Talk to: Mrs Wharton-Howett

OUTREACH VariousVolunteers to work with children from Years 3 to 6 from local primary schools. We off er opportuniti es supporti ng the Key Stage 2 curriculum and enrichment acti viti es in which they would not normally be able to parti cipate.It may be helping out at event in held at NGHS or going into schools with our staff for pop up sessions, both one off ’s or series of sessions. You may wish to join in with subjects of interest to you (eg. science, maths, drama, languages etc) or a hobby or topic you enjoy. If you have a parti cular idea, we are always open to suggesti ons to make these events fun and exciti ng.Examples of previous events we have held: Dyslexia awareness day, Story telling, Winter Wonderland, STEM challenge day, Science days, Grimm’s Fairy tales language day.Talk to: Miss Taylor

RS IN THE COMMUNITY DAYSupport Year 9 in their inaugural day working with chariti es and organisati ons within the local community to provide words of encouragement, advice and a friendly face if things don’t go exactly to plan!Talk to: Mrs Silito

V INSPIRED AWARDSVolunteering is good! Volunteering within or outside of school may be recorded through your VInspired personal page to log your hours and evidence and work towards the UCAS endorsed V10,50, 100, 250 and 500 certi fi cates. The certi fi cates are a fantasti c way to show that you care about the wider society so get those hours logged!Talk to: Mrs Wharton-Howett

STRETCHING YOUR THINKING

All year groupsART - OPEN STUDIO

Starti ng November aft er half term

Every luncti meSouth Studio

Art rooms are open every lunchti me for you to come and fi nish off any work, do your homework, or just come and draw and practi ce your skills.Talk to: Miss Fruin

CREATIVE WRITING Wednesdays 1.45 - 2.45pmLibrary Classroom

Discuss, edit and develop your own creati ve writi ng with other enthusiasti c writers. You choose the focus of your work and have the chance to be part of the NGHS Anthology and enter literary competi ti ons.Talk to: Ms Broomfi eld / Mr Brown / Ms Taylor

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF YOUNG WOMENThe Suff ragett es fought hard for it and the Nati onal Council of Women are sti ll promoti ng the equality of women and their rights. Join women of all ages and girls from other schools in debates, seminars and workshops to share your views on the issues that you think aff ect women in this day and age.Talk to: Ms Davis

Follow us on Twitt er: @ NGHSgirlsNCYW

We off er a variety of lunchti me enrichment opportuniti es for you to hear about and discuss aspects of curriculum subjects at a level beyond Sixth Form requirements.

SCIENCE IN SOCIETY Thursday 2.00 - 2.45pmAnalyse contemporary issues involving science and technology and communicate your scienti fi c appreciati on and understanding to others.An ideal short course to broaden the curriculum for those whose interests lie mainly in the arts or humaniti es and give those studying science the opportunity to refl ect on their specialist studies in a wider context. Topics under discussion would depend on the interests of the group. For example: ethical issues in medicine, radiati on risks, energy futures, reproducti ve choices.Talk to: Miss Dunn

HEAD GIRL AND DEPUTIES May 2016 - May 2017 VariousThe Head Girl and her Deputies are an important part of school life. All posts are elected by members of the Sixth Form and the teaching staff. All roles involve:• representing the School at prizegiving, alumnae events, open mornings, concerts, open evenings

and other school events• leading discussions about the running of the Sixth Form• liaising with the Head and also with the Head of Sixth Form and her deputy• being an ambassador for the School• participating in the GDST Young Leaders Conference in September

The Head Girl also organises a number of School or Sixth Form events and leads the activity of the Prefect Committee.The Deputy Head Girls also organise charity activities, liaise with staff and deputise for the Head Girl as required.Talk to: Mrs Flewitt / Mrs Handford-Smith

WHOLE SCHOOL RESPONSIBILITIES

There are both elected and voluntary roles which allow Sixth Formers to give something back to the school community. We hope that you will enjoy the responsibilities which these opportunities bring.

PREFECT TEAM May 2016 - May 2017 Various

This includes:• helping with prizegiving, alumnae events, open mornings, concerts, open evenings and other school

events• participating in discussions about the running of the Sixth Form• liaising with the Headmistress and also with the Head of Sixth Form and her deputy• taking an active role in promoting charity work within school and collecting charity money each

week from all forms• representing the Sixth Form at School Council meetings• organising balls• arranging tours for visitors• being an ambassador for the SchoolTalk to: Mrs Flewitt / Mrs Handford-Smith

HOUSE CAPTAINS May 2016 - May 2017 VariousYour responsibilities would include:• organising and taking part in House events• helping the Head of House and address House meetings regularly• participating in and chairing (when appropriate) weekly meetings with the Heads of House and

other House Captains• ensuring that lively information about House events is displayed on the House notice board and

published in assemblies• producing minutes (when appropriate) for the weekly House meetings• ensuring that the House makes a lively contribution to the annual school magazine• liaising with the House representatives in all areas of House business, in a friendly and

approachable way• helping make decisions in the running of the Houses • liaising and working with the rest of the House team

You will need to be enthusiastic, reliable, committed and well organised, with a good sense of humour.

Heads of House: Miss Abbott (Bolton); Mrs Wharton-Howett (Luxton); Mr Hiebert (Skeel); Mrs Skinner (Hastings)Talk to: Your Head of House

PERFORMING ARTS AMBASSADORS All year VariousHave you an interest in the Performing Arts? Are you a good communicator? If you are enthusiastic, reliable, committed with a good sense of humour. We need you.Talk to: Mrs Soar

ICT ANGELS All year tbcA highly responsible post to assist with IT events in both the Senior and Junior school. Be part of a dynamic team and help to create and run workshops, assemblies and tutor-time activities. You will be expected to take a lead role in raising awareness of digital citizenship and e-responsibility and lead by good example. Want to learn new skills such as the basics of programming? This year we are going to run a computing club course and will be having fun with our lovely Raspberry Pis! We are also looking for ways to network outside School and within the community to promote enjoyable use of ICT. Join us and get your geek on!Talk to: Mrs Charlton

CHARITY AMBASSADORS All year VariousAmbassadors are required to assist with fundraising and volunteering events within school and the local community, liaise with external charities and charity representatives in lower years and hold charity board committees with the support of the Deputy Head Girl and Mrs Wharton-Howett.Talk to: Mrs Wharton-Howett

EVENTS AMBASSADORS All year VariousThroughout the year we hold many events, including open days, information evenings, career events, and music and drama productions. The Head Girl team play an active role in assisting at some events, but we always on the lookout for additional help. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, committed with a good sense of humour. We need you.Talk to: Mrs Crisp / Miss McAdam

SCHOOL COUNCIL Half termly VariousIndividuals are required to run school council sub groups including Teaching and Learning, Digital Smarties, Rewards, Food and Catering, Enrichment, Performing Arts Centre.Year 12 will be responsible for agenda, minutes and actions and reporting back to key staff members.Talk to: Mrs Handford-Smith

CAREERS EVENINGSYear 12 and 13 girls are invited to the themed careers evenings, which happen each year. Recent evenings include:• ‘Health and Caring Professions’. This event focussed on allied health professionals rather than on

those who had studied medicine or nursing. Guest speakers included a physiotherapist, a clinical psychologist, a consultant clinical scientist, a professor of mental health, a veterinary surgeon, a midwife and a dental surgeon.

• ‘Money, Money, Money’ gave an insight into careers in the financial industry, including fundraising for charitable purposes, and involved a panel of high profile speakers.

• ‘Hard Hats and Habitats’ involved speakers ranging from Engineering and Ecology to Architecture and Landscape Architecture

• ‘Leading with Languages’. Participants heard from speakers who had specialised in Modern Foreign Languages at degree level and how it had given them the edge in their career paths.

CAREERS FAIREvery two years we hold a Careers Fair. We invite a large number of universities including Oxford and Cambridge plus representatives covering a wide range of careers areas from midwifery to engineering to furniture design.

LOOKING TO THE FUTURE

Opportunities available to Sixth Form related to careers vary widely from year to year and we always try and make good use of anything suitable that comes our way. The list below illustrates the range of opportunities available. If you need careers advice or just want to chat through your ideas for the future, please see Mrs Hansford in the Careers Room.

NOMURA INVESTMENT BANKGDST works in partnership with international investment bank Nomura, to help Sixth Form students learn about the varied careers within the financial sector, not just within banking, but in all areas of a large business. With the increasing value and relevance of work experience before university, and employers seeking graduates who have undertaken internships, these opportunities provide students with the chance to become both more informed and to stand out from the crowd.

INTRODUCTION TO BANKINGNomura host an annual Insight Day for around 40 GDST students in Year 12, held at their headquarters in London. The day offers a varied programme helping students get an overview of banking, see the work place including the trading floor, and learn about vital employability skills, applications and CVs.How to apply:Application is internal via Head of Sixth Form or Careers. Students in Year 12 will be advised when Nomura are accepting names, and how to put themselves forward. Applications usually open in autumn term of Year 12.

FIRST STEP PROGRAMDesigned as a natural follow-on from the Introduction to Banking Day, First-Step is an intensive three day program open to students in Year 12 or Year 13. The program is open to students across the UK (not just GDST schools) however Nomura reserve a number of places for GDST each year. This special scheme is aimed at giving students a fuller understanding of all areas of the business, as well as developing vital transferable skills.How to apply: Application is internal via Head of Sixth Form or Careers. Students in Years 12 and 13 will be advised when Nomura are accepting applications. Applications usually open in autumn term or early spring term.

NOMURA PRIZEGDST is also grateful to Nomura for sponsoring the annual Nomura prize, which goes to one student a year. The winning student is given the opportunity to attend a two week women’s immersion program at Nomura during their first year at university.

OTHER INSIGHT DAYS

GDST works closely with leading companies to offer an exclusive insight into their world of work, previous Insight days have been offered by PwC, Rolls Royce, Nomura investment bank, Aberdeen Asset Management and Ericsson. Watch out for details from either Head of Sixth Form or Head of Careers.

THE GDST ALUMNAE NETWORK

The GDST Alumnae Network is an active community of over 65,000 former students and staff of the 24 schools and two academies of the GDST. It’s the biggest network of its kind in the country.It brings together alumnae based in the UK and overseas, making connections, sharing news, passing on careers and university expertise, hosting professional and social events, and helping alums link to old and new friends alike - from their old schools and from others. More and more employers expect graduates to have some sort of work experience when they apply for their first role. Therefore students should be thinking about building their CV and securing as many opportunities as possible from Sixth Form onwards. If you are in Sixth Form at a GDST school, an under-graduate or recent graduate and are struggling to secure work experience, the Alumnae network may be able to help you via an alumna who can sometimes offer a few days informal shadowing or work experience. More information and application forms can be submitted through the website at http://www.gdst.net/2251/alumnae/university-and-careers/work-experience/

MOCK INTERVIEWS

Whatever your choice of career, an interview is an almost inevitable feature of your journey. All Year 12 students are offered a mock interview with a member of staff. This will give you the chance to practise answering typical questions and to receive feedback on your answers. In Year 13, those who expect a selection interview as part of their application are offered a further practice interview with an expert from outside school.

OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE - HOW TO APPLY

Girls interested in applying to Oxford and Cambridge are invited to attend an evening presentation by speakers from Oxford and Cambridge University. They learn about life at Oxford and Cambridge, the application process, admissions tests, interview skills and how to choose a college.Dr Henshaw is the Oxbridge Coordinator.

UCAS CONFERENCE

In preparation for university applications, Year 12 girls participate in a UCAS conference in school towards the end of the summer term. The conference aims to demystify the UCAS process, covering:• interview techniques• how to write a strong personal statement• choosing the right course and the right university• student finance• applying for particular courses and universities: art and design, law, medicine, veterinary medicine,

dentistry, Oxbridge• specific subject related sessions tailored to the most popular degree choices within your year group

There is, of course, the chance for you to ask questions of the speakers and facilitators. This includes representatives from various universities, subjects and organisations, some of our own staff and a few of those who have already gone through the process. The conference should help you to approach your application for further study with confidence. It is supported by a UCAS evening for parents in the preceding autumn term which seeks to ensure that your parents understand the UCAS process and the decisions you will be making.

BIOLOGY OLYMPIADThe British Biology Olympiad (BBO) is an annual competition for post-16 students. The BBO aims to challenge and stimulate gifted students with an interest in Biology to expand and extend their talents. Gold, silver and bronze medals can be achieved and are recognised at the national level. You can find out more at www.biology-olympiad.org.ukTalk to: Mrs Towle

CHEMISTRY OLYMPIAD (Year 13 only)This competition, run by the Royal Society of Chemistry, promotes chemistry as a relevant and exciting subject. Some recent round one questions have included the chemistry involved in ant bites, self-heating drinks, ‘tin disease’, radioisotope-based satellite heaters and thermal generators, pollution at the Taj Mahal, Agent Orange, supernovae, and ‘Nanoputian’ molecules. There are more details at www.rsc.org/olympiadTalk to: Dr Critchley

CIPHER CHALLENGEHave you heard of Bletchley Park or seen the film Enigma? If you enjoy cracking codes and ciphers, then this challenge is for you. It is run by the University of Southampton and is open to all school students. The challenges are published on the Cipher Challenge website at 3.15pm on a Thursday according to the schedule. Inevitably, they become tougher as the competition goes on. Your solution has to be submitted before the next challenge has been published. You can work as a team or as an individual. www.cipher.maths.soton.ac.ukTalk to: Miss Taylor

COMPETITIONS

Whenever we receive invitations to participate in competitions which we think may interest you, we will circulate the details. Some in which we regularly participate are the following:

ESU SCHOOLS MACE COMPETITIONThe ESU (English Speaking Union) Schools Mace competition is a national debating contest in which students debate a variety of social, political scientific and philosophical ideas. The regional heats take place somewhere between December and February and the national final is held in London in May or June. The winners of the Schools Mace are invited to take part in an international debating competition.Talk to: Mr Brown

UK LINGUISTICS OLYMPIAD

UKLO is an annual competition for students post-16 in which they have to solve linguistic data problems. It aims to extend understanding of, and thinking around, language issues and would be suitable for students interested in English or foreign languages to develop their understanding. Bronze, Silver and Gold awards can be won at Advanced level. For more information, see http://www.uklo.org/Talk to: Miss Furness

POETRY BY HEART Autumn and Spring term

A national competition for students in Years 10 to 13. Entrants memorise and recite poems from the Poetry By Heart Anthology in front of a panel of judges - two for the in-school heat in November and then three for the Nottingham final in January. Winners from the County Finals will go through to the National Finals on 17 - 19 March. More information can be found at www.poetrybyheart.org.uk Talk to: Ms Broomfield and Mr Brown

SHEFFIELD POPMATHS QUIZThis annual team quiz is held at Sheffield Hallam University in March; teams take part in groups of up to six. We have been placed in the top three schools competing when we last attended and hope to achieve first place in the coming year! www.popmaths.comTalk to: Miss Taylor

UKMT TEAMS MATHS CHALLENGE Autumn term ThursdayME4

The UKMT Team Maths Challenge is for all students from Year 7 to 13. Not only is it fun, it also gives you the chance to develop mathematical dexterity, team working and communication skills with the opportunity to compete against pupils from other schools in our region. Over the last few years the teams have been very successful. Top scoring teams from the regional events are invited to compete at a one-day National Final held in London.Activities include:• group competition • crossnumber • mathematical relay raceTalk to: Mrs Dorrian

YOUNG SCIENTIST OF THE YEARThe National Science Competition seeks to find the UK Young Scientist of the Year and the UK Young Technologist of the Year. The award in science is given for achievements focused on discovery, exploration and explanation in the sciences (natural, medical and social) and mathematics. To enter, you need to have completed an activity, project or piece of research which is heavily based on a science, technology, engineering or mathematics theme. You can complete this on your own or as part of a team, showing that you made a unique and major input. In 2009, Imogen Barker reached the National Finals and was highly commended for her investigation into lip plumping technology.Talk to:

TARGET TWO POINT ZERO(selection process)Target 2.0 is also known as the Bank of England / Times Interest Rate Challenge and is the national monetary policy competition for schools and colleges. It gives teams of students aged 16 to 18 the chance to take on the role of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee, assess economic conditions and the outlook for inflation and tell panels of judges what interest rate they would set to achieve the Government’s inflation target of 2.0%. We have met with considerable success in this competition in the past. Look at the competition’s website at www.bankofengland.co.uk/education/targettwopointzeroTalk to: Mr Swales and Mr Jones

NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS These occur throughout the year such as the Shanghai University two week project. Two of our girls won last year and had a spectacular time studying in Hong Kong on the all-expenses paid programme. Details of such competitions are emailed to girls on a weekly basis.Talk to: Mrs Flewitt / Mrs Handford-Smith

SAATCHI AND SAATCHI ART COMPETITION

Annual Entries in by December 2015

See website for more details

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