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ACTIVITIES

CO-CURRICULAR AND WEEKEND ACTIVITIES

AUTUMN 2017

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CO-CURRICULAR ETHOS

At St Swithun’s we are proud of our academic excellence but also believe in the concept of being ‘appropriately academic’ which means encouraging the girls to work hard in class but

also then providing them with opportunities to do something else. The ‘something else’ is as important as academic lessons,

and sometimes more so. We expect the girls to try new things, to make mistakes and learn from them, to develop commitment,

perseverance, teamwork and organisational skills.

We accept that some girls will naturally want to take part in many activities and that others will need some gentle persuasion. We

would be failing in our duty to the latter if we did not emphasise the importance of balancing academic work with other activities. After all, the girls will never again have so many opportunities to

try such a wide range of activities.

Boarders are expected to sign up to a certain number of co-curricular activities that take place after school. (This number depends on which year group the girls are in but, generally

speaking, the younger girls are expected to do more activities when their workload is lighter). Day girls are also welcome to sign

up to these activities.

Pupils commit to an after-school activity for one term and the sign-up process happens at the beginning of each term. Form tutors help with this process to ensure that the girls have a

good balance of co-curricular activities and that they honour any priority sport, music or drama activities for which they

are required.

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6.45–7.30 am 7.00–7.30 am7.45–8.15 am8.15 am

Lunch 11.05–1.35 pm

Lunch 21.35–2.10 pm

Afternoon4.30 pm

FRIDAY

Swim SquadSwimming

Jazz band

Period 8Senior lacrosse captain’s practice Model UN (L5 up)

Trampolining club

Lunch 1CHAMBER GROUPSWINNALL VOLUNTEERINGChemistry café (Lunch 1 & Lunch 2)

Trampolining club

Knitting club

Table tennis

Baroque ensembleCHAMBER GROUPSJunior drama clubNetball shooting practiceWINNALL VOLUNTEERINGKnitting club

Philosothon

Trampolining club

Badminton club

Horse riding*

THURSDAY

Swimming

Clarinet ensemble (senior) (8.15 am)Flute quartet (senior) STRING ORCHESTRA Clarinet ensemble (junior)Senior brass quartetFitness for allBiology workshop

Chemistry café (Lunch 1 & Lunch 2)

Debating club (L5 up)

Literacy clinics (by invitation)

Maths clinic

Trampolining club

Junior brass quartetPercussion ensembleBiology workshop

Maths clinic

Dance club

Touch typing


Trampolining club

Christian union

Literary society

Global student forum

SWITHUN CHOIR (L5–U6)U12 and U13 LacrosseSwim SquadU4 and L5 drama club (SSF)Football club L5–U6Art and photography

Community group

Fencing drop in (by invitation)

Global student forum

Karate*

WADAC athletics 6.15 pm

WEDNESDAY

Swimming

CHAMBER CHOIR (8.00 am)Flute ensemble (junior)

DAY HOUSE MEETINGS

Chemistry café

Creative writers

Dance club

Gym conditioning club

Football club (L4 & U4)

Reading oracy and action group

Sewing club

(All the above after lunch has

been eaten)

U14 & U15 NETBALLSWIM SQUADSENIOR LACROSSE SCHOOL PRODUCTIONAcapella group

Archery*

Art

Cake decorating (lower school)

Fencing (6.00–8.00 pm)*

Golf society

Greenpower

Rock group 1

Scrabble club

Technology club

Yoga

TUESDAY

Swim SquadSwimming

PHOENIX CHOIR (L4 & U4)Senior sax ensembleTechnology drop in

Chemistry café (Lunch 1 & Lunch 2)

Biology drop in

Debating club (L5 & M5)

Maths clinic

Psychology drop in

Reading room (all years)

Junior sax ensembleFitness ensembleBiology drop in

Debating club (L5 & M5)

French film club (L5 up)

Computer club (L4–L5)

Maths clinic

Physics drop in

Touch typing

Rock group 2

Lower school board games club

History club

SHAKESPEARE SCHOOLS FESTIVAL U14 & U15 LACROSSESCHOOL PRODUCTIONJunior tennis clubArt

Ballroom dancing (M5–U6)

Bell ringing

Cheerleading (4.45–5.45 pm)


Polo club*

SKYPE in the classroom (L4–L5)

MONDAY

Swim SquadSwimming

Brass ensemble

CONCERT BAND Fitness for allSenior netball captain’s practiceChemistry café (Lunch 1 & Lunch 2)

Enigma (invitation maths club)

Gymnastics club

IT drop in (digital leaders)

The right to write (L5–U5)

WIND BAND Chemistry and biology workshops

Debating club (L4 & U4)

German club

German film club

Gymnastics club

History club

Philosothon

Technology workshop

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA U12/U13 netballGCSE DRAMA REHEARSALSSenior tennis club (L5 up)Archery*

Art

Baking club (L4 boarders)

Conservation club

Diving (5.00–5.45 pm)

Judo* (5.00 pm)

Self-defence and combat fit*

Spanish club

Squash*

Gardening club

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CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AUTUMN 2017

KEY CAPS & BOLD – take first priority

Bold – take second priority

Blue – optional clubs

Green – sign-up co-curricular activities (these require a term’s commitment) * – There is a cost for this activity

This timetable is correct at time of printing, but could be subject to change

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WEEKEND ACTIVITIES

ETHOS

At St Swithun’s we offer a full and varied programme of cultural, social and recreational activities at the weekends to suit all of our boarders, which we believe will broaden a boarder’s experience.

We believe that the weekend is a time when girls should have the opportunity to take some ‘downtime’, to try out new experiences, to learn how to organise their time appropriately and effectively, and to get to know girls of different ages and backgrounds. Our

aim is to provide an appropriate balance of constructive activities and relaxation within a home from home environment.

The weekend activity programme is open to all boarders, free of charge. Day girls will be charged for any activity they wish to sign up for at the weekend. We welcome feedback from the girls about the trips they go on and we are always interested in suggestions

for future trips.

STRUCTURE OF WEEKENDS

The organised weekend activities for the autumn term 2017 are set out in this booklet. The overall structure for each weekend is

as follows:

On Friday evening girls have the option of taking part in activities or relaxing. On Saturdays there are matches and other school

activities, optional weekend activities (see booklet) and the opportunity to go shopping in Winchester. On Sundays there are matches and other school activities, optional weekend activities

and chapel in the evening.

I hope your daughter will make the most of the opportunities available to her and that she has a fulfilling and enjoyable time

while she is with us. If you have any queries regarding the weekend programme, please do not hesitate to contact

Mr Bruce Hansen – weekend activities co-ordinator [email protected]

Mr Bruce Hansen

Finlay housemaster and weekend activities co-ordinator

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FRIDAY 8 SEPTEMBER – SUNDAY 10 SEPTEMBER

FRIDAY

U6 Biology fieldtrip (Leeson House, Dorset) 08:30 U6

M5 Bronze DofE training session 16:30 M5

Boarders’ Big Weekend In starts 16:30 ALL

Supermarket run 19:30 – 20:30 ALL

SATURDAY

Boarders’ Big Weekend In 09:00 – 21:00 ALL

Lacrosse v St Marys, Calne (H) 14:00 – 16:30 U4–U6

M5 Bronze DofE training session 16:00 M5

Boarder’s disco 19:30 – 21:00 ALL

SUNDAY Boarders’ Big Weekend In 09:00 – 21:00 ALL

U6 biology fieldtrip returns 15:30

Hot chocolate with the headmistress 19:45 – 20:30 L4 boarders only

Chapel:

High House, Earlsdown, Finlay (optional) 17:25 – 17:55 U4, L5, M5, U5, L6, U6

Hyde Abbey, Hillcroft, Le Roy 18:00 – 18:30 L4, U4, L5, M5, U5, L6

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FRIDAY

U6 parents’ meeting 17:00 – 18:30 U6

Riding 16:30 – 19:15 ALL


SATURDAY

Netball and lacrosse v St Catherine’s, Bramley (A) 08:00 – 14:00 U4–U6

Art workshop 10:00 – 12:00 ALL

Supervised research in the library 10:00 – 12:00 ALL

Winchester markets 13:30 – 16:30 ALL

Golf at Avington golf course 14:30 – 16:30 ALL

La La Land outdoor movie, Cathedral Close 19:00 – 21:30 ALL

SUNDAY Greenpower heats, Castle Combe 07:00 – 19:30

Archery 10:00 – 11:30 ALL

School production rehearsal 10:00 – 18:00 ALL

Riding 10:30 – 12:30 ALL

Recreational swimming 10:30 – 15:30 ALL

New Forest Aqua Park 13:00 – 17:00 ALL

Baking: perfect scones 14:30 – 16:00 ALL

Chapel:


Hyde Abbey, Hillcroft, Le Roy 18.00 – 18.30 L4, U4, L5, M5, U5, L6

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FRIDAY

Condover Hall netball tournament to Sunday L5, M5

Sixth Form information evening 16:30 – 20:30 U5

Riding 16:30 – 19:15 ALL


Hot chocolate with the headmistress 20:00 – 20:45 New boarders (not Le Roy)

SATURDAY

Lacrosse v St Helen and St Katherine’s (H) 10:00 – 12:00 ALL

Art workshop: coursework 10:00 – 12:00 ALL


Tree Runners 13:00 – 17:00 ALL


L4 pizza outing 18:00 – 20:00 L4

SUNDAY Sailing: Southampton Water Activities Centre 08:45 – 12:45 ALL


Try something new: dance 10:30 – 12:00 ALL

Riding 10:30 – 12:30 ALL


Marwell Zoo 13:00 – 16:30 ALL

Baking: perfect cookies 14:30 – 16:00 ALL

Condover Hall netball tournament returns 18:00

Chapel:



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FRIDAY 29 SEPTEMBER – SUNDAY 1 OCTOBER

FRIDAY

L4 parents’ meeting 16:30 – 18:30 L4

Riding 16:30 – 19:15 ALL


SATURDAY

Lacrosse v Queen Anne’s, Caversham (H) 12:00 – 16:00 ALL



Shopping: West Quay 13:00 – 18:00 ALL

Try something new: paddle boarding 13:15 – 16:30 ALL


Restaurant outing 18:00 – 20:30 U4–L5





Riding 10:30 – 12:30 ALL


Brunch served in the canteen 12:30 – 13:00 ALL

Hampshire Harvest Festival, Winchester 13:30 – 17:00 ALL

Chapel:



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FRIDAY 6 OCTOBER – SUNDAY 8 OCTOBER

FRIDAY

L6 parents’ meeting 16:30 – 18:30 L6

Riding 16:30 – 19:15 ALL

L4 movie and pizza night (hosted by U6) 17:30 – 20:15 L4 (all)

Malawi Trek Expedition presentation 18:30 – 19:30 Parents


SATURDAY

Greenpower final, Rockingham 09:00

U16 & U14 Hampshire County Netball (A) 10:00 – 16:30

U19 South West lacrosse rally (H) 10:00 – 16:00 U5–U6



Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium 13:30 – 17:00 ALL

Rock Up indoor climbing 13:30 – 17:00 ALL


Restaurant outing 18:00 – 20:30 M5–U5





Riding 10:30 – 12:30 ALL


AirHop 13:00 – 16:30 ALL

Baking: perfect cupcakes 14:30 – 16:00 ALL

Greenpower final returns 17:00

Chapel:



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FRIDAY 3 NOVEMBER – SUNDAY 5 NOVEMBER

FRIDAY

Riding 16:30 – 19:15 ALL


SATURDAY

Lacrosse at Westonbirt (A) 10:00 – 17:00 1st XII, U15A, U13A

Netball v St Mary’s Ascot (H) 11:00 – 13:30 M5–U6



Gunwharf Quays shopping outlet 13:00 – 17:30 ALL

Golf at the Winchester Golf Academy 14:30 – 16:30 ALL

Make and bake: your own pizza 17:00 – 18:00 ALL

Restaurant outing 18:30 – 22:00 L6, U6

SUNDAY

Sailing: Southampton Water Activities Centre 08:45 – 12:45 ALL



Dance 10:30 – 12:00 ALL


Riding 10:30 – 12:30 ALL

Cinema 13:00 – 17:00 ALL

Get creative: pottery painting 13:30 – 15:30 ALL

Chapel:



FRIDAY 13 OCTOBER – SUNDAY 29 OCTOBER

FRIDAY

Half term commences 16:20 ALL

SUNDAY 29 OCTOBER

Boarders return:

Le Roy 18:00 – 20:00

Senior houses 18:00 – 20:30

Finlay 18:00 – 22:00

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FRIDAY

Riding 16:30 – 19:15 ALL


SATURDAY

Lacrosse & netball v Berkhamsted (H) 10:00 – 13:00 ALL



Chocolate making workshop 13:00 – 17:30 ALL


80s disco party 19:00 – 21:00 ALL

SUNDAY


Hampton Court, London 09:00 – 16:30 ALL



Dance 10:30 – 12:00 ALL


Riding 10:30 – 12:30 ALL

Baking: perfect slices 14:30 – 16:00 ALL

Chapel:



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FRIDAY

Riding 16:30 – 19:15 ALL


SATURDAY

Lacrosse & netball v Wycombe Abbey (H) 14:00 – 16:30




Pamper afternoon 15:00 – 16:30 ALL

Restaurant outing 18:00 – 20:00 U5

SUNDAY


U5 drama technical rehearsal 10:00 – 18:00


Dance 10:30 – 12:00 ALL


Riding 10:30 – 12:30 ALL

Sno-tubing 13:30 – 17:00 ALL

Get creative: bunting 14:30 – 16:00 ALL

Chapel:



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FRIDAY

Riding 16:30 – 19:15 ALL

Christmas concert 19:30 – 21:30 ALL

SATURDAY

Lacrosse v Caterham (A) 08:00 – 15:00 ALL




Laser quest 13:30 – 16:00 ALL

U6 social: casino night 19:00 – 22:00 U6

SUNDAY


Shopping: Oxford Street, London 09:00 – 17:00 ALL



Dance 10:30 – 12:00 ALL


Riding 10:30 – 12:30 ALL

Indoor shooting 13:30 – 15:30 ALL

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FRIDAY 1 DECEMBER – SUNDAY 3 DECEMBER

FRIDAY

U4 parents’ meeting 16:30 – 18:30 U4

Riding 16:30 – 19:15 ALL


SATURDAY

Super Saturday v Godolphin (A) 08:00 – 14:00 ALL



Busking: Christmas choir 10:00 – 11:00 ALL

Cinema 13:30 – 16:30 ALL


SUNDAY


Santa fun run 09:00 – 11:00 ALL


Dance 10:30 – 12:00 ALL

Riding 10:30 – 12:30 ALL


Bowling 13:30 – 16:00 ALL

Swithun choir rehearsal 17:00 – 18:00 ALL

School Advent Service 18:30 – 20:00 ALL

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FRIDAY 8 DECEMBER – SUNDAY 10 DECEMBER

FRIDAY

Riding 16:30 – 19:15 ALL


SATURDAY

M5 Bronze DofE training 09:30 – 12:30 M5



Busking: Christmas band 10:00 – 11:00 ALL


Full boarders’ Christmas supper 18:00 – 19:00 Boarders only

Christmas movie night with popcorn 19:30 – 22:30 ALL

SUNDAY



Dance 10:30 – 12:00 ALL

Riding 10:30 – 12:30 ALL


Get creative: make Christmas cards 11:00 – 12:00 ALL

Winchester Christmas markets and ice rink 13:30 – 17:00 ALL

Chapel:



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