CLUBS AND SOCIETIES2014-2015

Clubs and Societies 2014 - 2015 Sevenoaks School prides itself not only on being a centre for academic excellence, but also for its rich and varied educational atmosphere. Our aim is that students should become well-rounded individuals, and the key to this is participation in co-curricular activities. There are a large number of interesting and challenging activities happening at all times around the school – particularly at lunchtimes and after school.

This handbook gives a brief outline of many of these activities. It cannot always be specific about timings, as they are fixed in response to student interest. Locations too can vary as each term puts different demands on the school premises. Further information on many of these activities may be found by talking to your tutors or the pupils and staff involved. If you have ideas for a new club or society you should speak, in the first instance, to: Mr Geoffrey Stanford (Deputy Head Co-curriculum).

Please note that a few of the activities have a small cost involved (for example: for transport/external tutors/national membership); details from the staff member in charge. Please clear this with your parents before committing to the activity.

Quick Reference Index (Academic Society) Shickler Society Aikido Anthropology Society Art Clubs Art Group Astronomy and Space Exploration Society Athletics Club Basketball Club Biology Society Catalyst Science Journal Chemistry/Science Extension Group Chemistry/Social Media Group Chess Club Christian Unions Climbing Cookery Club Creative Crafts Club Creative Writing Clubs Cricket Clubs Cross Country Club Debating Society Defunct Economists Design Technology/Textiles Club Drama Club Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme Fencing Film Society

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Fitness Club Food Technology Club Football Clubs French Debating Society French Reading Club Futsal Club Geography Society (Sixth Form and Middle School) Geography – Young Geography Society Golf History Societies History Extension Class Hockey Club – Boys Hockey Club – Girls Improv Society International Relations IQ Knitting Club KulturGut (Culture made in Germany) Law Discussion Group (Sixth Form) Literary Society (Sixth Form) Maths Society (Sixth Form and Middle School) Maths Challenge Mentoring (Lower and Middle School) Maths – Problem Solving Extension Sheets (HL) Medical Discussion Group Music – Lessons/Instrumental/Singing Netball Club Philosophy Society

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(Physics/Engineering discussion Group) The Coffeehouse Politics, Philosophy and Economics Group Popular Music Society Pride-Society PROMO World Rounders Club Rugby Club Rugby Sevens Club Science Club (Junior) Shooting Club Slavonic Society Spanish Club / Spanish Debating Club Squash Club Swimming Club Tae Kwon-Do Tennis Club Squad Training Theatre Technicians Thinking Biology Touch Rugby Verve (Creative Writing Magazine) Web-app Creating World Cinema Club Year Book Yoga Young Enterprise

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Activity Description Time Location Teacher Shickler Society (Academic Society) Y9 - Y10

The Schickler Society is a Middle school discussion group that meets every fortnight to consider interesting issue-based questions. Last year we looked at topics such as: the science of taste; the psychology of laughter, the architecture of Europe's tallest building and what its like to sail around the world.

The Schickler Society is open to all pupils in the Middle School. Academic Scholars have to attend the Schickler Society for their year group unless they are given permission by Mr Smith to attend another activity.

Wednesday 16.20-17.20 (every 2 weeks) There are three Schickler society groups. Year's 9 meet on Monday B, Year 10 on Wednesday A and Year 11 on Wednesday B. The sessions start at 16.15pm and last for about 45 minutes.

M4 ACS

Aikido Aikido is a non violent martial art developed in Japan but now practised worldwide. The club will be run by an outside coach and so there will be a cost.

To be arranged Sennocke Sports Centre

RRW

Anthropology Society

Anthropology is the study of humans – their complex lives, customs and their origins. Each week this group discusses articles and topics as diverse as society, politics and environment and the human interactions that occur.

Wednesday lunchtimes 13:10-13:40 Year 11 - Sixth Form

Biology Dept. MTE

Art Clubs All Pupils The studios are open every day after school for pupils to develop personal projects. Lower School The Lower School Art Club is on Mondays and offers an opportunity to Work with our artist in residence on a range of projects. Middle School The Middle School Art Club is an opportunity to develop personal projects.

Monday -Friday 16.30-17.50 Saturdays to 16.30 Tuesday 16.30-17.30

Wednesday 16.30-17.50

Art Dept CWO

MJO

SAS

Darkroom a Digital Skills Pupils in Y9 and above explore the potential of traditional darkroom techniques and explore contemporary digital practice. Sixth Form Studio Skills night Sixth Form Studio Skills night is a compulsory element for all IB HL & SL Art Students. It is on Thursday evenings from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Photography Club (with David Merewether) Priority is given to the Sixth Form, though younger students attend if space allows. It is suitable for beginners and advanced students. Animation Club Y7-9 Y7-9 pupils are invited to work with Alistair Mitchell and learn a range of animation techniques. Ceramics Club All pupils are invited to attend and explore a wide range of process in clay and other three dimensional processes.

Tuesday 16.20-17.50

Thursday 18.30- 20.30

Thursday 16.20-17.50

Thursday 16.15-17.40

Friday 16.15-17.45

EBD CWO OCB

DM AM EBD

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Activity Description Time Location Teacher Art Group Art Group is for Sixth Form Students who want to learn more about visual art. It is run by a

committee of Sixth Form Students and we arrange a museum visit and dinner every term.

Termly trips RDL

Astronomy and Space Exploration Society

A discussion and observation group. Weekly discussions range from the fate of the universe to planet formation and everything in between! We have frequent observing sessions with the school telescope (weather dependent) and hope to build up the observing side to take on the challenges of astrophotography and image processing. The club is run by a committee of students who choose and plan the discussions and coordinate training on the telescope and observing sessions.

Thursday 16.15-17.15 PL2 LDB

Athletics Club All Olympic track and field events are covered, with an emphasis on individual coaching. Monday 16.20-17.45 Athletics PTH Athletes are coached by fully qualified UKA Athletics Coaches. Upper/Lower Track See PE Department for details. Tuesday 16.20-17.45

Summer Term only

Inters/Lower Thursday 16.20-17.45 Inters/Upper

Basketball Basketball is a sports option for Year 11 to Sixth Form on Tuesdays and Saturdays and there is U16 U19 Sennocke KEL Club a club practice on Mondays and Fridays. For Middle and Junior School pupils there is a Monday and Friday Sports Centre

Tuesday lunch time practice which is aimed at improving individual technique. Where 16.15-17.45 appropriate, players will be invited to attend the Monday or Friday session on non-match Squad training days. The U19 team is entered in the London Independent Schools League and the younger teams occasionally play friendlies with London based and local teams.The Sennocke Centre is Y7 - Y11 Boys and Girls also the training site for the Sevenoaks Suns National League Teams which have evening Tuesday lunchtime training sessions for all ages. The coach is Mrs K Lewis who played basketball at the University 13.05-13.40

of New Hampshire followed by 4 years as a professional in Sweden and Spain. She can be contacted at kel@sevenoaksschool.org for more information. All year training

Biology Society Biology Society invites speakers into school to give exciting, challenging talks on areas of Biology not often covered in lessons. This helps students to develop their thinking and understanding of the changing face of Biology in the 21st Century, and for students to realise the complexities, challenges and excitement of research. Topics have included Cancer research and Stem Cells.

Occasional Wednesday 16.15-17.15 (See bulletin) Y10 - Sixth Form

Biology Dept. MTE

Catalyst Science Journal (All ages)

This student-run science journal allows those interested in communicating ideas about science to write articles on interesting topics. A team of student editors produce a journal available for the whole school to enjoy. Each issue is found on Firefly, and we are always interested in receiving articles.

Arranged when required MTE Office MTE

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Activity Description Time Location Teacher Chemistry/ Science Extension Group L6, U6

This club provides an opportunity for those interested in chemistry and other natural sciences to delve deeper into the intricacies of the subject; to discuss the state-of-the-art, explore discoveries, inventions and technologies. The sessions will comprise a mixture of student and teacher-led discussion, as well as the chance to challenge yourself with some probing questions. If you’ve an inquisitive mind and a passion for science then come along.

Tuesday 16.15 CL2 CRM SRY MXP

Chemistry Social Media Group Y11, L6, U6

This is a brand-new initiative that will be almost entirely student-driven. Do you want the opportunity to perform some breath-taking experiments and demonstrations? Do you want your friends and families to share in the fun and excitement? Are you passionate about science communication? If so, then this is the society for you. We will be building up a bank of short video clips and tweets to share with the wider community and we need your help to do so.

Monday 16.15 CL2 CRM

Chess Club (All ages)

We are fortunate to have John Emms running chess club. John is a chess grandmaster, and has represented and captained the English team at Chess Olympiads. He is an English Chess Federation (ECF) Accredited Coach, and has coached national junior teams. Coaching sessions will focus on improving skills such as problem solving, visualisation, calculation, and logic and reasoning, as well as building up knowledge in all aspects of chess. John may be available for private coaching and students should speak to him if interested.

Monday Beginners 13.00-13.40 Inters/Advanced 13.40-14.20

OS5 John Emms YXY

Christian Union (Junior -Lower School)

Junior Christian Union Held once a week at morning break in the Little Theatre - Junior Christian Union meets to play games together as we learn a bit about God and eat cake! All LS welcome!

Thursday morning break Little Theatre VCB JDD

Christian Union Senior Christian Union (Y9 - 13) C3 ICC (Senior Y9 - Y13) “Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind”- Albert Einstein. Monday lunchtime History

Anyone interested in Christian faith is welcome to come and discuss the issues, usually around 13.10-14.10 Department a passage from the Bible. Packed lunch will be provided.

Climbing With the climbing wall in the Sennocke Centre proving a great success, this is a good time to join the regular rock jocks and improve your ability, agility, strength and even exam grades by having fun climbing, bouldering, abseiling and using the high ropes course. All levels of experience are welcome, but places will be limited. There is also the chance for Y11 & 6th form to climb as a games option. Apply early. Note: Places are limited to 12 in the Junior group.

Sixth Form Monday 16.30-17.45

Middle School Tuesday 16.30 -17.45

Lower School Wednesday 16.15-17.30

Sennocke Sports Centre

PRB

JTS

KHT

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Activity Description Time Location Teacher Cookery Club This club is open to a limited number of Lower Sixth and involves preparing and enjoying a

dinner party. Interested pupils should e-mail GES. After school five times a year by arrangement.

CLR

Creative Crafts Club

“Here’s one I made earlier.” Crafts varying from card making through sun catchers to jewellery. Come along and make something different every week or fortnight. Priority will be given to Y7-Y9 but other may attend if space allows. Students can have input into future projects. Please visit our Firefly page to see what we have done in previous years: http://firefly.sevenoaksschool.org/craft-club

Friday 13.10-14.10 OS12 AAF

Creative Writing Club Y7 - Y8)

“Pupils who love writing stories and poems meet every week. We write for pleasure and you may get published in 'Verve' or elsewhere. The club is open to anyone in Years 7 and 8 with an interest in writing. No experience is necessary. There is no fixed commitment – often pupils have sports fixtures and they are welcome to attend on whatever weeks they would like. The emphasis, after all, is on having fun! Free cake is provided for members.”

Wednesday 13.15-14.00 S1 CMH

Creative Writing Club (Y9 - Y13)

Available to all Middle School students with in an interest in literature and creative writing: a relaxed lunch time session where we talk about reading and writing, and experiment with expressive writing of our own. No experience necessary!

Wednesday lunchtimes

S4 English Dept.

MPB

Cricket Club Compulsory for those in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, U15A&B, U14A&B, U13A&B teams U13 - Monday 13.15-14.00 Solefields DTS/SJH - Summer JDC/ILH

Team Practices

Summer Term only

U14 - Tuesday 16.30-17.45

Solefields

CJT/SJH JDC/DTS

U15 - Tuesday 16.30-17.45 Solefields DTS/CRM LCK

1st, 2nd, 3rd Solefields PJH/JCE/CJT

Thursday 16.30-17.45 PRT/SJS/

RDP/ACS/DTS

Cricket Club - Winter Squad

Training

1st, U15A and B, U14A and B and U13A and B players. A team players are expected to attend these very important coaching sessions in preparation for the summer term.

Lent Term only

1st XI, U15A, U14A Monday 18.00-20.00

U13A and B, U15B and U14B Thursday 18.00-20.00

Sennocke Sports Centre

PJH/JCE CJT/DTS

SJH/ ILH CJT/DTS

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Activity Description Time Location Teacher Cricket Club - Winter ‘One to ones’

One to one sessions lasting 40 minutes with Rob Ferley (ex Kent & Notts) or one of his MCP coaches These take place throughout the winter before school. Essential if you to really want to improve your technical skills, especially those with A team aspirations. You will be given a different day and time on a two week cycle. Priority for A team players Michaelmas term, for B team players in Lent term. Contact CJT for details.

Monday to Friday at 07.30 or 08.10

Sennocke Sports Centre

My Cricket Professional coaches

Sevenoaks School Cricket Academy

Our best players will be invited to attend age group Academies which will fine tune and extend their skills beyond those covered elsewhere. Sessions every other week.

Friday 18.00 - 19.30 or 19.30 - 21.00 in Michaelmas and Lent terms

Sennocke Sports Centre

MPC coaches

Cross Country Club

Cross Country Running Club operates four times a week after school on a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The sessions are open to all and are for those wishing to improve their distance running and general fitness. Sessions usually divide into a number of groups based on ability and can include steady runs in Knole Park, intervals, hill sprints and track workouts depending on the time of year and the aims of the group. However slow you may feel you are, there will be a run available at a pace to suit you. Approximately every 3 to 4 weeks, the Thursday session will be replaced by a time trial so that pupils can track their progress – these will be advertised in the bulletin and all abilities are very welcome.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 16.25 - throughout the year

Meet at Sennocke Centre (training often in Knole Park)

ATP

Debating Society (Y10 - Sixth Form)

Oxford Union, Cambridge Union, English Speaking Union, Southern Schools: these are just some of the competitions we enter against other top debating schools. Debating is a fantastic way to boost your ability to persuade other people of your views, while developing your knowledge of current affairs.

Thursday 16.15-17.15

S6 English Dept.

LAD CMH OCP

Defunct Economists (Sixth Form)

This group (aimed primarily at Sixth Form, but everyone is welcome) encourages participation in discussion of topical economic and business issues. It will be very much pupil-led with students taking turns to lead the debate. Pre-meeting preparation will be required to ensure some lively and informed opinions are expressed.

Friday 13.05-13.40

M4 Manor House

ACS LCK

Design Technology (Y7 - Y9)

Students may use this time to catch up on practical coursework or to develop their own products.

Tuesday lunchtime Design Technology Dept.

CMY

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Activity Description Time Location Teacher Textiles Club (Y7 - Y9)

Students can discover a new element of technology through design and manufacture of a range of textile and fashion items including clothing, accessories, toys and decorations.

Tuesday lunchtime Studio 2, Design

NLA

Design Technology (Middle School)

Middle School pupils studying Design Technology can use the design centre facilities from 16.15 to 17.30 on two evenings a week (Tuesday and Wednesday) to work on projects.

Tuesday 16.15-17.30 Wednesday 16.15-17.30

Design Technology Dept.

GAL NLA

Lower School Drama Club (Y7 - Y8)

Lower School Drama Club is for all those in Years 7 and 8 who have an interest in theatre and film. In the Michaelmas term on Tuesdays and Thursdays we will explore different techniques of creating characters and on Saturdays we will be specifically looking at the Lower School Play which is George Orwell’s Animal Farm adapted by Peter Hall. If getting on the stage is not your ‘thing’, but you are more interested in behind-the-scenes work (costume design, lighting design, stage management, prop making etc) there will also be a chance for you to explore your talents, just let Miss Bates know what skill you are interested in. In the Lent and Summer term, we will be working towards the Lower School Play. You may not be called to rehearse each session, but these times will be our main opportunities to rehearse, so make sure that you keep Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays after school free. Please contact Miss A Bates (ASB) for more information.

Y7 Tuesdays 16.30-17.45 Y8 Thursdays 16.30-17.45 Y7 and Y8 Saturdays 12.40-14.00 (to explore themes in the Lower School Play)

To be arranged

ABS

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Activity Description Time Location Teacher Duke of This is a programme of activities that leads to an award. Participants can develop existing

To be arranged – lunchtime

To be arranged

KAM

Edinburgh’s interests or try something new. The Scheme is not competitive and anyone with the necessary Award Scheme perseverance, enterprise and commitment can gain an award.

Bronze (for those over 14): (Wednesday priority) TGE Silver (for those over 15): One Sunday (all day) in L3 PJT/OJR March – to be arranged

To be arranged

L7

Gold (for those over 16): SAH/KHT

Each award is separate and young people may progress through all three or start where they wish, depending on their age. For each award, participants have to complete the requirements of each of the four sections outlined below: Volunteering - Participation in direct, practical assistance to the community Expeditions - Exploring the Great Outdoors: 2 days at Bronze level, 3 and 4 at Silver and Gold. Skill - A hobby or skill (there are over 200 to choose from) to be pursued over 3, 6, 12 or 18 months at the various levels. Physical Recreation - Participating in organised physical activity and achieving individual progress within it. For Gold, a residential week of either volunteering or a skills course must also be completed. Fencing Come to the Sennocke Sports Centre to learn the Olympic sport of fencing. Fencing is a refined form of sword fighting which uses foil and sabre weapons with sensors fitted to enable you to score points whenever contact is made with your opponent’s armour. The instructor is external and there is a fee for this after school activity.

Monday 16.15-17.30

Sennocke Sports Centre

External Coach Via JCE

Film Society Film Society is for anyone: a great place to develop your love of film. It is run by a committee of Sixth Form students and we screen a film every half term and discuss it over pizza.

Twice per term Little Theatre RDL

Fitness Club The Fitness Suite is available for use once students have had a gym induction. Following a gym induction, Year 11 can use cardio vascular machines only during unsupervised sessions whilst Sixth Form can have full access to the fitness suite. Supervised sessions are also available for Middle School as advertised. Supervised session are with our high performance strength and conditioning coach Mr M Page.

Available all year

Sixth Form Unsupervised sessions every day 16.15-18.00

Middle School Supervised session Monday-Friday 16.15-17.45

Sennocke Sports Centre

JCE

External Coach

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Activity Description Time Location Teacher Food Technology Club

If you have a serious interest in food, and would like to develop your knowledge and skills and share your ideas and experiences with like-minded people. Discover and create recipes and put together balanced meals/menus. As well as the fun stuff, we will be looking at food handling and hygiene plus health and nutrition. Places are limited – please email TJS for availability. The club is open to all years.

Wednesday Lunchtime 13.10-14.10

International Centre

TJS

Football Club Lower School

Open to all Lower School students who wish to take part in extra football sessions. These are in addition to Games sessions.

Michaelmas term

Monday 16.25 - 17.30

Dukes Meadow

JCE/JDC

Football Club Boys

Football has a strong tradition at Sevenoaks School and is a very popular Lent term sport for Middle School and Senior School students. The school regularly has 13 football teams representing the school in the Lent term and a further 4 in the Junior School who play during the Michaelmas term.

Lent term

U14 U15 Boys Tuesday 16.20-1730

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th U16 Boys Thursday 16.20-17-45

Dukes Meadow

JDC

French Debating Society

Come and join us to debate current affairs in French. There will be opportunities for the best candidates to participate in the regional and national French debating competitions.

TBC TBC NMF

French Reading Club

If you like reading in French or would like to learn more about French literature, come and join us.

TBC TBC NMF / French Assistants

Futsal Club Futsal is a variant of football that is played on a smaller playing surface and mainly played indoors. Its name is derived from the Portuguese futebol de salão and the Spanish fútbol de salón which can be translated as "hall football" or "indoor football". The game develops individual skills and is rapidly expanding across footballing nations. Michaelmas Term

U14 Monday 13.20-14.00

Lower School Tuesday 13.20-14.00 U15 Thursday 13.20-14.00 U18/16 Friday13.20-14.00

Sennocke Centre

JDC

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Activity Description Time Location Teacher Geography Society (Sixth Form and Middle School)

Geography Society meets once a week after school on a Monday and provides a series of talks and discussions with the aim of fuelling interest and passion for the subject beyond the curriculum. This is achieved through book club reviews, student led presentations, discussions, debates and guest speaker presentations. Anyone wishing to pursue higher education in Geography or a related discipline is strongly encouraged to attend.

Monday 16.15-17.00 L5 Geography Dept.

ATP

Geography - Young Geographers Society

Young Geographers Society - The society provides students from Y7-9 the opportunity to explore the world around them and think differently about their surroundings. Activities have included creating 3D buildings for Google Earth, participating in Guerilla Geography Day and assisting to develop the sustainability of the school. The society also organises a half-termly Geography Film Club.

To be arranged L5 Geography Dept.

PJT

Golf The school golf team competes in a number of events throughout the year including the HMC Foursomes, the ISGA Matchplay and the Smarden Bell Championship. Entry to the squad is based on ability but anyone who wishes to have lessons with a PGA professional can arrange this through NTH. Lesson times are normally after school on a Thursday during the Michaelmas and Summer Terms.

To be arranged Sennocke Sports Centre

NTH

History Society (Lower School)

The aim of the club is to allow young historians to enjoy the subject in a more informal manner. We investigate, discuss and enjoy different parts of History that are not always taught in school curriculums, such as the history of empires, the use of film in History, the most important developments ever and pretty much anything that the members of the group would like to investigate. The running of the group ranges from informal presentations by members to film clips or short documentaries. There is no written expectation: indeed, we play many fun historical games including Call My Bluff, Scattergories and Million Pound Drop. The club is open to anyone in Years 7 and 8 with an interest in History. There is no fixed commitment - pupils may attend on whatever weeks they would like. Sweets are provided for members.

Wednesday 13.30-14.00 C4 ACM/ VJF

History Society (Middle School) (Y9-Y11)

The Middle School History Society is open to all individuals in Years 9 - 11 who have an enthusiasm and interest in History. The group will meet in an informal manner and discuss a wide variety of topics and ideas beyond the usual Year 9 and GCSE curriculums. Pupils will be asked to guide the running of the group, and so topics we investigate will be tailored to the interests of pupils. There is no fixed commitment to attend; pupils may come and go from sessions as they would like. Free sweets will be provided. For any more info, please contact SXR.

Wednesday 13.30- 14.00 C8 SXR

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Activity Description Time Location Teacher History Extension Class

History Extension Class meets weekly throughout the year. The aim is to study topics, concepts and ideas that are not covered in the IB syllabus. It is strongly recommended for anyone considering reading History at university. Anyone with an interest in History is most welcome to attend.

Monday 13.10-13.45 C6 GPJ

Hockey Club Boys (Middle and Upper School)

Boys hockey is a growing sport at Sevenoaks School and is a Games option for Year 11 and Sixth Form in the Lent term. Sevenoaks has produced some excellent results over the past years. We aim to get more boys interested and playing hockey.

All sessions open to middle and upper school pupils. Michaelmas and Lent term

Michaelmas term Thursday 16.20-17.45 (until half-term) Friday 16.20-17.45 (after half-term)

Lent term Wednesday 16.20-17.45

Sennocke Centre

OJR

Hockey Club Girls

Hockey is a very strong sport at Sevenoaks School who are able to field 18 teams in the Michaelmas term providing magnificent opportunities for all abilities. With two astro-turfs the school is able to offer excellent training facilities for students. The popularity of the sport continues to grow and the school's success has benefited from this.

Excellent coaching opportunities throughout the Michaelmas term which works on skill acquisition, fitness and set plays.

Michaelmas term

Lower School Monday 13.15-14.00 Monday 16.20-17.45 (until half term)

Middle School U14&15 A/B Tuesday 16.20-17.45

1st 2nd U16 Thursday 16.20-17.45

Astro turf EAJ

Improv Society

Do you like – or could you grow to like – making a fool of yourself? Well then Improv is perfect for you! Improv is a type of theatre where there are no lines, and you make it up as you go along. We base the sessions around a large selection of games, each having their own sets of rules. For example, in Sit-Stand-Lie, you’re given a scene to carry out, made up on the spot, but the catch is one of you must always be sitting, one standing, and one lying down. It changes throughout the scene who does which action as the scene develops, and hilarity ensues! Really. Trust us. It’s a lot of fun to either watch or participate in, so even if you don’t want to join in straight away, come along, and we’ll slowly pressure you into acting. (Just kidding!) (Sort of.)

To be arranged PAC (tba) SSL/JHD

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Activity Description Time Location Teacher International Relations Society

This group (aimed primarily at Sixth Form & Y11) encourages participation in discussion of topical international issues. It will be very much pupil-led with students taking turns to lead the debate. Pre-meeting preparation will be required to ensure some lively and informed opinions are expressed.

Friday after school M4 Shyma kalairajah and Jack

IQ (Lower School)

The Society exists to promote scholarship within the School. All scholars have automatic membership, but all Lower School pupils are welcome to attend. The programme is designed to promote critical thinking skills with each term following a particular theme, for example: How the mind works - exploring aspects of (good and flawed) reasoning and decision making.

Friday 13.15 - 14.00 (every three weeks)

S9 RC

Knitting Club Whether you are advanced or beginner knitter, come and join us with your needles and yarns! Wednesday 13.15 ML5 NMF

KulturGut – Culture made in Germany (All ages)

From Haribo to Mercedes, Sigmund Freud to Karl Marx, Fritz Lang to Til Schweiger, Jugendstil meets Bauhaus, Bach and Beethoven or the Scorpions, Kafka , Brecht or Goethe…. KulturGut aims to introduce aspects of German life and culture to everyone. Presentations will be in English. Texts will be in translation and all films with subtitles.

Thursday 13.15 ML12

JLS

Law Discussion Group (Sixth Form)

Are you interested in legal issues? Do you want to talk about what's happening in the Law? Are you thinking of applying for Law at university or a future career in Law? If you are, come along for an informal discussion session with a particular theme each week from topical discussions to admissions test preparation. We will help you develop the skills needed to succeed in a Law interview at Oxford and Cambridge and there will be opportunities during the year to take part in particular events such as mock trials and mooting. We will host a range of speakers and Law Admissions Tutors including Nick McBride, Director of Studies in Law at Pembroke College, Cambridge and the author of the leading introductory Law text book, ‘Letters to a Law Student’. Lower Sixth and Upper Sixth are both very welcome to attend. The group is co-run by Mr C Harbinson and Mrs W Heydorn.

Thursday Lunchtime 13.05-13.30

M15 WJH

Literary Society (Sixth Form)

The Literary Society is a group for Sixth Form students who get together to discuss Literature. We meet every week and hear a presentation from either a student or a teacher on a literary topic that interests him/her. We also arrange trips to the theatre and put together a sparkling annual literary evening in January with the help of the Music Department. Last year it was the Modernist literature of the Jazz Age and this year it is going to be the American ‘Beat’ Literature of the 1950s. For the intellectually curious, a must!

Friday Lunchtime 13.05-13.45

S3 English Dept.

RDL SCV CMH

Maths Society (Sixth Form and Middle School)

Lectures - All lectures are accessible and require little background knowledge. Lectures are given by pupils and staff. Problem solving - These sessions will look at fun and interesting problems including cool techniques to tackle challenging questions. Anyone with an interest in puzzles is welcome to attend.

To be arranged OS5 GXH

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Activity Description Time Location Teacher Maths Challenge Mentoring (Lower and Middle School)

Students can sign up to a monthly problem sheet and meet to discuss their solutions. Problems are designed to test advanced mathematical ability and are not for the faint-hearted! There will be a fortnightly support session for discussion of the problems.

To be arranged OS6 RDP

Problem Solving Extension Sheets (HL Mathematicians)

HL mathematicians can attempt monthly problem sheets designed to stretch the most able. Problems will test advanced mathematical ability and are not for the faint-hearted! There will be a monthly support session for discussion of the problems.

To be arranged OS6 RDP

Medical Discussion Group

Each week, students interested in Medicine and medical science discuss news, technology and ethical dilemmas associated with keeping us healthy. This student-run activity has explored euthanasia, brain death and the relevance of the Hippocratic Oath to Medicine today.

Friday lunchtime Biology Department

MTE

Music Lessons (All ages)

Theory, grades 1-4: For beginners who wish to attain a basic standard of theory. Theory grade 5: For people who wish to take the grade 5 within two terms. Aural grades 1-5: For exam candidates entered for one of these exams. They tend to happen in the middle weeks of every term. Aural grade 6-7: For people intending to take either exam in the near-ish future.

See Music Department for specific times

Music Dept. CHD

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Activity Description Time Location Teacher Music Instrumental (All Ages)

Making music is most enjoyable when in the company of others. At Sevenoaks there are lots of activities, ranging from small ensembles to large groups. Please come and join in the fun. There are other chamber groups, saxophone ensembles and ad hoc groups plus groups for theory and aural. Additionally, there will be opportunities to audition for musicals. For any information about any of these groups, please come and see My Dyer or any other member of the Music Staff.

Current groups include: Instrumental:

Senior Orchestra: By invitation but see Mr Dyer if you would like to be considered. Orchestral instrumentalists only (no saxophones, etc.) Foundation Orchestra: Orchestral Instrumentalists in years 7, 8 and 9 Sevenoaks Strings: String players in years 8 to 10 above grade 5 standard Jazz Big Band II: For Middle School Jazz musicians. See Mr Beston Wind Band: Wind and brass players in any year above grade 4 standard Flute Choir: Flute players between grade 4 and 7 Quorum: Flute players grade 5 and above Saxophone Groups: See Mr Beston Clarinet Groups: See Mr Brightwell Recorder Groups: See Miss Murray Chamber Music: See Mr Dyer Jazz Big Band: Saxes trumpets, trombones and rhythm section. Grade 6 +. Jazz, blues, swing, funk, pop classics. See Mr Beston or Mr Bassett Brass Group: See Mr Carden Composers’ Corner: See Mr Roe

See Music Department for specific times

Music Dept. CHD

Music Singing (All ages)

Choral Society: Open to all, no audition. 120 singers. Sennocke Consort: Chamber choirs of 20-40 singers. By invitation but see Mr Carden if you would like to be invited Sessions: Open to all singers and songwriters, just show up! See Mr Drury Gospel Choir: Open to all, no audition. 60 – 80 singers Chamber Choir: Selected pupils in years 8 and 9. See Mr Cook if you would like to be invited Lower School Singers: This is for singers in years 7 and 8. Both year 7 and 8 attend in the Michaelmas Term but after Christmas, this becomes voluntary. Rehearsals will be on a Thursday lunchtime.

See Music Department for specific times

Music Dept. CHD

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Activity Description Time Location Teacher Netball Club Netball Club Netball is a popular Lent term sport but due to county tournaments, training and Michaelmas term Sennocke AEN

fixtures begin in the Michaelmas term. Sevenoaks fields 20 teams from seniors to juniors who compete regularly against opposition including Cranbrook, Wellington, Eastbourne and King’s Canterbury. Specialist coaching is available at all levels and the school uses the excellent indoor courts in the Sennocke Centre.

Juniors Monday 13.15-14.00 U18/U16 Wednesday 16.30-18.00 U14/U15 Friday 16.30-18.00

Sports Centre

Training sessions include high intensity play and fitness work. Lent term: Juniors Monday 16.20-17.45

Michaelmas and Lent terms U15/14 Tuesday 16.20-17.45 U18/16 Thursday 16.20-17.45

Philosophy Society

The Sixth Form Philosophy Society is open to anyone who wishes to explore philosophical questions and engage in discussion with others. The Society meets every week to discuss questions raised by students: recent topics include individual i sm, eugenics, language, freedom of speech, immortality, minds and machines. The Middle School Philosophy Society meets several times a term as advertised in the bulletin, and offers pupils a chance to discuss philosophical questions and explore Philosophy as a possible IB subject. The Lower School Philosophy Club meets on Fridays of Week A for friendly and open discussions.

Monday 13.05-13.45 See bulletin for details Friday 13.20-14.00

M9 M10 L1

AW JTS CHC

The Coffeehouse Physics/ Engineering Discussion Group (Y11-U6)

Physics and engineering-based discussion group interspersed with lectures to stimulate an interest in a wide range of physics topics not necessarily covered within the classroom.

Tuesday/Friday OS1 ACC

Politics, Philosophy & Economics Group

The Politics, Philosophy & Economics Group meet to discuss the latest issues surrounding politics, economics and philosophical issues. Open to L6 and U6 students. Runs throughout the year. Speak to the society presidents in the first instance. Alex Bos and Sid Ramesh, PPE Chairmen

Monday 16.15-17.30 M1 PLE

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Activity Description Time Location Teacher Popular Music Society

The society meets Monday lunchtimes and provides students with the opportunity to appreciate, share inspiration and create their own popular music in a relaxed environment. This year the society is helping students to record a charitable album which will be released in the Summer Term. The society also organises music events within school and releases podcasts created by students on a variety of music genres.

Monday 13.15-14.00 Recording Studio

PJT

Pride-Society Description: Pride-Soc is a student-run club that brings together LGBTQ and straight students to support each other, provide a safe place to socialize, and create a platform for activism to fight homophobia and transphobia. No matter who you are, whether you’d like to come to support, educate, or just hang out, all are welcome!

Tuesday 13.45-14.15 OS14 SSL

PROMO World (Sixth Form)

The philosophy behind this project is to establish programmes which can be sustained by the local communities to benefit the children on a long term basis, with a focus on education and empowerment. The three current locations are Rajasthan, Mumbai and Mulamula. Throughout the school year, PROMO groups raise money for the trips and for the training materials and equipment needed to fund the projects. From selling doughnuts at break time, to running the Freshers Ball and Quiz Night, to performing concerts, the PROMO team use their creativity and energy to raise money for this cause. Moreover, they learn about the culture, language and economic situation of the countries they visit.

Students selected for the trips also undertake individual fund-raising in a variety of co- operative and imaginative ways.

To be arranged To be arranged MTE

Rounders Club This is a summer term representative sport played at all ages. The club is open to all team and non team players looking to improve and develop skills in this popular summer game.

Summer term

Lower School U12/U13A/B Monday 13.15-14.00

Middle School U14&15A/B Tuesday 16.20-17.45

Dukes Meadow

EAJ

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Activity Description Time Location Teacher Rugby Club Sevenoaks Rugby is very popular and continues to thrive. The school regularly fields at least

three Senior teams and nine Middle School teams every Saturday afternoon during the Michaelmas Term, with a strong fixture list against schools from Kent, Hertfordshire, Surrey and London.

Specialist coaching is available for all players as well as providing team bonding and fitness opportunities.

Juniors compete in the Lent term. U14 - Seniors Michaelmas term.

Lower School Monday 13.20-14.00

U15/U14 Monday 15.20-17.45

Seniors/U16 Monday 16.20-17.45 Thursday 16.20-17.45

All ages Tuesday 13.15-14.00 Friday 13.15-14.00

Dukes Meadow/ Sports Hall/ Marley Sorts Hall

SJH

Rugby Sevens Club

Rugby Sevens is a Lent term sport which sees a team from each year group entering County Cup competitions. The club is an extension of the popular Michaelmas term rugby club and sees many boys playing 7s as well as football. This very exciting fast game allows boys the opportunity to develop skills and fitness.

Lent term

U18/U16 Monday 13.20-14.00 U18/U16/U15 Wednesday 13.20-14.00 U14 Friday 13.20-14.00

Dukes Meadow

SJH

Science Club (Junior) Y7, Y8, Y9

This club provides a great opportunity for pupils from Years 7 to 9 to get their hands dirty, try out things you wouldn’t do during lessons and have some fun learning new aspects of science. Activities such as building rockets, making slime and much more are on offer. Come along and get involved!

Biweekly, lunchtime, day TBC

Chemistry Dept.

TJF

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Activity Description Time Location Teacher Shooting (All ages)

Sevenoaks School Shooting Club has a phenomenal reputation in competitive shooting. Members with commitment and enthusiasm are given the option to join the School Shooting Squad as a Sports Option and also the CCF Shooting Section from Year 10 (places are limited). Those participating in the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme are able to pursue marksmanship as a skill from Bronze to Silver, then Gold. Service roles are also available for the more experienced. The Squad has a competitive bias on both an individual and team basis and we have many successes to our name. But begin by exercising your curiosity in the Shooting Club; choose a suitable time, turn up on your own or with a few friends. You might surprise yourself! Hobbies Club All our shooters begin in the Hobbies Club and it is open to new members from all year groups. Each member may shoot .22 smallbore target rifles once a week until safe enough to progress. Safe use of these firearms is the emphasis for beginners as well as learning the basic principles of marksmanship. There will be no Hobbies Club until the Lent or Summer term 2015. This is due to the range being closed while it is refurbished. Shooting will be re-advertised when the new range is fully operational.

A termly membership fee applies, as do costs for trips.

By arrangement.

Shooting Range

MTW

Slavonic Society (Y10 - 13)

The Slavonic Society is a group open to all students in years 8 and above. Fortnightly discussions unite non-native students of Russian, Russophiles and native speakers of Russian within the school, and provide a forum for the presentation, discussion and debate of topics concerning Russia’s language, culture, history and politics. The club is run by a committee of students who choose and plan the discussions and coordinate the meetings.

To be arranged ML2 JDD

Spanish Club Enjoy the essence of Spain through songs, traditional games and other cultural wonders of this country. Come and have fun! Open to Lower and Middle School.

Wednesday (week B) 13.30-14.00

ML15 MRC

Spanish Debating Club

If you have a flair for debating, come and join us to discuss current affairs in Spanish. The best candidates will have the opportunity to participate in the regional and national Spanish debating competitions! Open to all Sixth Form students (ab initio, standard and higher).

Monday 13.30-14.00 ML15 MRC

Squash Club Open to all students wanting to develop skills and fitness. Sevenoaks has 3 excellent squash courts and are staffed by external coaches. Students are welcome to come and play whatever their level.

1st//U14 Monday 13.20-14.00 Y10/Y11 Tuesday 13.20-14.00 1st Wednesday 13.20-14.00 Y9/10 Friday 13.20-14.00

Sennocke Sports Centre

Coach Howcroft

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Activity Description Time Location Teacher Swimming Club (All ages)

Swimming sessions are open to all ages and abilities regardless of experience. Regular galas are organised throughout Michaelmas and Lent Terms. Come and join regular training and competition:

Swimming Club - Early morning Swimming sessions are open to all ages and abilities regardless of experience.

Swimming Club - Squad Michaelmas and Lent Term

Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 06.30-07.45

Monday and Wednesday 16.30-17.30

Sennocke Sports Centre Pool

PTH

COACH

COACH

Tae Kwon-Do (All ages)

A chance to try this energetic and powerful martial art. The sport was founded in Korea, and involves fast, high, spinning kicks, punches, defensive techniques and movement forms. You will need to join the class at the beginning of the year and will need to purchase a training gi (suit). There is a charge for this activity.

Wednesday 16.15-17.45

Sennocke Sports Centre Dojo

External Instructor Via JCE

Tennis Club Squad training

Squad training is available throughout the year for selected students. The indoor tennis courts provide opportunities for winter and summer training with our highly qualified coaching staff. All Year

See Tennis noticeboard Tennis Courts CMP

Theatre Technicians (Y9 and above)

A chance for Year 9 and above to get involved in the exciting world of theatre. Learn about lighting and sound, get your hands on some hi-tech equipment, and soon you could be a key member of the Sackville Theatre production team.

* Particularly enthusiastic students in the Lower School will be considered.

Friday Lunchtime 13.30 Also at other times by arrangement (production rehearsals and performances)

Sackville Theatre / The Space

BJC/SDA

Thinking Biology (Y12)

The aim of the meeting will be to reflect on some of the principles of Biology that are overlooked or under-represented on exam syllabuses. It should develop and deepen any interest and understanding in the subject that you have. There will be a different topic every week and among the first we will consider will be: size; flight; IQ; neoteny; flowers; life.

Wednesday 13.10-13.40 BL1 TS

Touch Rugby A Summer Term club open to all ages to develop basic skills, fitness and for fun rugby. Summer Term only

Friday 13.15-14.00 Dukes Meadow

SJH

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Activity Description Time Location Teacher Verve Creative Writing Magazine (Sixth Form)

Are you interested in creative writing, editing and design? Verve, the school creative writing magazine, is published once a year and includes writing from all year groups. Open to L6th and U6th, Verve will meet once a week and we are looking for students with writing, editing, publishing and design skills. The team will decide both the content and layout of the magazine and be actively involved at all times in the process. There will also be a number of creative writing events during the course of the year for the team to help organise.

The group will start after the Verve assembly on National Poetry Day 2 October.

The proposed time is Thursday 16.15-17.15 (this may change depending on the commitments of the group).

S5 English Dept.

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Web-app Creating (Y9 - Y10)

Would you like to know how to build the next Facebook or Twitter? Or how to make a game for your smart phone? Come along to the web-app creating club. We will learn how to use web technologies, such as HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP and MySQL. Suitable for both beginners as well as more experienced coders as we will tailor sessions to the needs of all.

To be arranged CO2 DRW

World Cinema Society

Students and teachers will introduce cinematographic masterpieces from around the world. A presentation will be followed by a screening of the film. The World Cinema Society will meet fortnightly. A term programme will be published at the beginning of the year, after an initial meeting. The World Cinema Society will be run and led by the assistants and I will help out. This is also to include an excursion to the BFI.

Friday 16:15-17-45 ML12 JLS

Yearbook 2014 2015

Every May a Sevenoaks Yearbook is published for distribution to leavers. It is a record of their time at the school and is treasured for life by them. The Yearbook is created almost entirely by students with a member of staff providing supervision and guidance. It requires a lot of work, but it is a worthwhile exercise.

Thursday 14:00-16:00 (Upper Sixth)

SFCR PXH

Yoga (Y9 and above)

There are normally two classes a week for Yoga. It is an after school activity which develops flexibility, fitness, breathing and relaxation techniques. We have an outside instructor who belongs to the “British Wheel of Yoga” association. Open to Year 9 and above. There is a cost involved.

Tuesday 16.30-17.45 Sennocke Centre Dance Studio

External instructor: Jane Rossi Via JCE

Young Enterprise

This is your chance to work with your peers to set up your own company where you allocate the key company positions, decide upon your product and prepare a business plan which will hopefully enable you to make money for your share holders and for charity. If your company prospers you may be able to take part in the local and then national competition for the best Young Enterprise Company. It is a year long project aimed at Lower Sixth students.

Thursday 14.00-16.00 C5 ACM/ VJF

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Notes:

Co-Curricular Activities There are many clubs, societies and other activities which take place on a regular basis. There are some which occur more irregularly and sometimes once or twice a term. The school produces priority lists of group practices and rehearsals for major activities which represent the school (this list is updated in the termly calendar). Please check these priority lists before signing up for additional activities if you are part of a squad which has to train on given days. Attendance at these takes priority over all other clubs and societies.

If you are involved with these activities you must organise your other commitments around these timings. You may also need to attend additional rehearsals for drama productions or music concerts during the year so be careful to notify your teachers if they clash with priority activities. Check notice boards and Firefly for details.

Sports The Sports department produces a timetable grid for Sports clubs and other clubs and activities which take place in the sports centre.