outside the classroomWith competition for university places, apprenticeships and good jobs so strong, we focus on helping you develop outside the classroom as well as within.

From health and wellbeing to debating and sports trials, find everything you need to know in this guide.

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Most university admissions staff believe that involvement in extra curricular activities and enrichment programmes plays an increasing role in their decision making, when students compete with similarly qualified students for a course.

This could mean anything from participating in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards, playing in an orchestra, representing the College in a sport, to volunteering in the local community.

At Peter Symonds we try to offer the broadest range of activities where you will have the opportunity to:

Participate in different enrichment activities throughout the year.

Learn new skills.

Be involved and connect with college life.

Meet new friends.

Explore new ideas.

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sports team trialsIf you are a skilled and dedicated sports performer, the College operates a range of representative teams. Team trials are held for all these teams and dates are published a year in advance. These trials are held before the start of the Autumn term and are the only opportunity you will have to be considered for a team.

Freshers’ fairOur Enrichment and Activities programme starts even before you join the College. On Welcome Days in June we hold the Freshers’ Fair in the Mercers Sports Hall. This is a great opportunity to find out about the range of enrichment activities we offer, speak to students who are promoting their activities and find out how you can become involved.

At Symonds we have a truly amazing range of opportunities outside the classroom, with over 150 different activities on offer to ensure you’ll find something you enjoy and the opportunity to meet new people to enjoy doing it with. Travel, perform and develop through sport, exercise, music or volunteering; improve your wellbeing, learn new skills or explore current hobbies – your options are endless. Seize the opportunity, get involved, get active, and connect with other students and college life.

With competition for university places, apprenticeships and good jobs being as strong as ever, we place great importance on developing you outside the classroom as well as within. We strive to put you in the strongest position whether you are applying to universities, apprenticeships or career based employment.

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We want a balanced student, not just a student who is academically good, but one who has a wider experience of life in general.

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“You have the freedom to explore your interests and take your ideas wherever you want.” Alec Painterour enrichment

programmeYour commitment to the programme is to be involved in at least one enrichment activity each term that will make up part of your timetable. Your participation will be included in your overall attendance at the college. You will have the opportunity to change your choice of enrichment activity every term.

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Toby HealHockey

Ted LongdenSoul Band

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Ted Longden

Soul Band was a brilliant opportunity to play great music with great musicians, improving myself and having fun.

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Simi OsulaFuture Medics

Ian ParkynRecreational Table Tennis

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In 2019 we offered the following activities as part of the Activities Enrichment Programme. Visit Freshers’ Fair on Welcome Day to find out more!

The majority of employers felt that leadership positions, organisational roles and other positions of responsibility within sports clubs and societies were particularly beneficial in providing ‘added’ value for graduate employability.

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TechnologyBuzzfeed Unsolved

Computer Programming: An Introduction

Robotics

Web Design and Development

LanguagesFrench Conversation Advanced

French Conversation Intermediate

German Conversation

Italian Conversation

Spanish Conversation Advanced

Spanish Conversation Intermediate

MusicBig Band

Choir

Classical Concert

College Brass

Concerto Ensemble

Contemporary Concert

Contemporary Music Ensemble

Contemporary Music Practitioner Level 3

Music Theory Grade 5

Soul Band

Symonds Orchestra

Wind Ensemble

PerformanceA Company of Fools

Audition Preparation

Dance Choreography

Rock Challenge

Relaxation and Wellbeing

Colour Therapy

Mindful Meditation

Relaxation, Meditation and Mindfulness

Sit and Sew, Knit and Natter

Yoga

Film and TVClassics on Film

David Attenborough Appreciation Society

Film and Media Committee

Film Making

Film Screenings

International Movies

Psychology Film Club

Sociology Documentaries

GamesAmerican Football and the NFL

Backgammon

Board Games

Chess

Cipher Challenge

Fantasy Football

Sport and Physical Activities

Archery

Astro Football

Boarders Gym

Bootcamp

Cheerleading

Cyclocross

Dodgeball

Equestrian

Fencing for Beginners

Futsal

French Boule

Go Karting

Gym

Gym Mentors

Gym Power Hour

Indoor Cricket

Life Skills Gym

Off Road Cycling

Recreational Badminton

Recreational Basketball

Recreational Netball

Recreational Rounders

Recreational Tennis

Recreational Volleyball

Run Club

Self Defence

Skateboarding

Table Tennis

Team 19 5-a-side Football League

Women’s Only Gym Sessions

Subject Specific Activities

The following activities are subject related and you may need to be studying the specific Level 3 course to enrol:

Anatomy and Physiology

Biology Research Club

Chemistry Extension

English Etc

Film Studies Extension

Forensic Science and Criminal Profiling

Geography Ambassadors

GSA Health and Social Care seen through the Media

History Extension

Investors Challenge

Maths University Exam Preparation

Photography Council

Politics Society

PPE Leaders Programme

Psychology Extension

Quantum Mechanics for Beginners

University Maths Preparation

Whipworm Project

Charity and Fundraising

Kenya Fundraising Project

PSC Homeless Initiative

Uganda Expedition

ConnectAfro-Caribbean Society

Christian Union

Debating Society

Future Medics

Gap Year Planning

Global Awareness

Islamic Society

LGBTQ Society

Parliamentary Debate

Practical Archaeology

PSC Community Volunteers

Remembrance Day Display

Religion, Cultures and the Big Questions

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Woodland: Practical Conservation

Art and LiteratureCreative Writing

Life Drawing

Pottery

Rock Challenge Hair and Make Up Team

Rock Challenge Set Design and Stage Crew

Sports Photography

Sports Journalism

The Activities Department welcomes ideas from students, so if there is an activity we

do not offer and that you would like to organise,

please email activities@psc.ac.uk

You do not have to be studying a related subject to join any of these groups – they are open to all our students.

It’s an opportunity to meet new people with similar interests to you as well as prepare you for the future.

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Romilly HoggardLevel 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning

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sports teams

selection criteria The selection criteria for most of our sports teams is very high, with the majority of our team members playing at club and possibly county level. If in a ‘ranked’ sport, the team coach may well include this as part of the selection process. However some of our teams are keen to introduce more players to their sport, further details of these squads are available at Open Evenings and on the Sports Teams’ Facebook page: ‘Peter Symonds College Sports Teams’. If you have any queries please email the Sports Teams Co-ordinator: sam.jones@psc.ac.uk

team costsSports team representatives pay an annual subscription fee, which includes PSC Kit. The costs of participating vary dependent upon the sport. Annual costs will be confirmed upon selection.

team trialsSelection for our representive teams is by sports team trials only. Dates of trials are published a year in advance and are available at Open Evenings, on the College website and Sports Teams’ Facebook page and on Twitter @PSC_SportsTeams Team Trials are the only chance you have to apply for a team place. Therefore, please do not

book holidays for these dates. If you have any queries please email the Sports Teams Co-ordinator: sam.jones@psc.ac.uk

You may trial for more than one sport if the Team Trials schedule allows. However, if selected for more than one team, you will have to decide which college team you wish to represent.

our sporting achievements

Athletics

Badminton: men’s, women’s and mixed

Basketball: men’s and women’s

Cricket

Cross Country

Flag Football

Football: men’s and women’s

Golf

Hockey: men’s, women’s and mixed

Karting

Lacrosse: men’s, women’s and mixed

Netball

Rugby: men’s and women’s

Skiing

Squash

Swimming

Table Tennis

Talent and gifted sports performer scheme

Tennis

Volleyball: men’s, women’s and mixed

talented sports performerThe Talented Sports Performer Scheme is open to all students who compete at national level or above in their respective sport. It offers a mentoring programme to help our talented athletes balance the demands of their academic studies and training. We have links with Southampton Solent University’s High Performance Academy.

Football: Women

Finalists: AoC National Cup

Finalists: Hampshire Cup

Golf

3 students qualified for the AoC National Championships

Bronze: AoC National Championships

Hockey: Men 1st Team

Winners: Hampshire Cup

Winners: AoC Regional Tournament

Winners: AoC National Cup

4th: England Hockey Tier 1 West

2nd: South Indoor preliminaries

3rd: South Indoor qualifiers

Hockey: Women 1st Team

Winners: AoC Regional Tournament

Gold: AoC National Championships

Winners: AoC National Cup

2nd: Hampshire Cup

England Hockey South Outdoor qualifiers

3rd: South Indoor qualifiers

Hockey: Mixed 1st Team

Winners: AoC National Cup

Hockey: Women 2nd Team

2nd round of Women’s AoC National Cup

Hockey: Mixed 2nd Team

2nd round of Mixed AoC National Cup

Winners and 3rd: Havant Central Venue Tournament

2nd: Southampton Central Venue Tournament

Karting

1st and 5th in Regional BSKA. Both teams to National finals.

Netball:1st team

3rd: Hampshire League

Finalists: National Regional

3rd: Hampshire Versatility Tournament

Netball: 2nd team

2nd: Hampshire League

Winners: Hampshire U19 Open

Winners: Hampshire Invitational 2nd Team Tournament

2nd: Hampshire Versatility Tournament

Netball: 3rd team

Winners: All three Central Venue Tournaments

2nd: Hampshire Invitational 2nd Team Tournament

3rd: SBF Tournament

Netball: 4th team

2nd: Brockenhurst Central Venue Tournament

3rd: QMC Central Venue Tournament

Rugby: Men

Winners: AoC South East Regional Tournament

Took part in The Signing of the Armistice 7’s Tournament in France

We can’t be beaten for competitive sport opportunities. Our coaching staff includes professional athletes and trainers who ensure our sports teams and individuals achieve their very best representing the College at both regional and national level. In 2019 sports teams from Peter Symonds reached a record five AoC Cup finals, winning the cup in men’s, women’s and mixed hockey and the badminton final.

Results in 2018/19 Athletics/Cross Country

AoC National Championships Women’s Gold Medallists

AoC National Championships Men’s Silver Medallists

Middlesex University Student Open Championships – Shot: Gold and silver. Long jump: Gold. 800m: Bronze.

Badminton

Winners: AoC National Cup

Silver: AoC National Championships

Basketball: Women

3rd: Hampshire Colleges League

4th: AoC SE Regional Tournament

Cricket

South East AoC Regional Tournament Winners

4th: AoC National Championships

Football: 1st team: Men

4th: Hampshire Premier League

Quarter finalists: Hampshire Cup

Semi finalists: AoC National Cup

Winners: SBF National Cup

Football: 2nd team: Men

2nd in Hampshire League

With 32 sports teams covering 16 different sports, we have a phenomenal list of sporting achievements. Our successes, whether local, national or international, are regularly featured in the local media.

Winners: SBF National Tournament

2nd: Hampshire Cup

Winners: Ryde Schools 7s

Winners: QMC 7s

Rugby: Women

6 players involved in Girls Under 18 Rugby

Amy Layzell selected in AoC South East Team: Bronze medal winners

Squash

Finalists: National Schools

Silver: AoC National Championships Women’s

Swimming

11th: National ESSA Medley

13th: National ESSA Freestyle

Tennis

Winners: Regional AOC Gala

Winners: AoC Women’s Singles Regional Tournament

Winners: AoC Men’s Doubles Regional Tournament

Winners: AoC Women’s Doubles Regional Tournament

Winners: Senior Students Boys/Girls and Mixed Regional

Bronze: AoC National Championships

Volleyball

Finalists: Men’s AoC National Cup

Quarter finalists: Women’s AoC National Cup

Quarter finalists: Mixed AoC National Cup

Check out what our sportsmen and women have achieved on the

Sports Teams Facebook page: ‘Peter Symonds

College Sports Teams’ or follow us on Twitter

@PSC_SportsTeams

This year 58 students from Peter Symonds attended the AoC National Championships – the largest squad from one college in the country. The team helped to retain the prestigious Wilkinson Sword National Colleges Trophy for the third year.

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Tom BecklesFootball

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DUKE OF EDINBURGH’s AWARDS: SILVER AND GOLD Are you ready for a challenge that will stretch your mental and physical capabilities? Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards are a fantastic personal development opportunity and look amazing on your UCAS application or CV. We run the Silver and Gold Awards in conjunction with Hampshire DofE. One session per week in college, plus training days and weekends and a final

expedition of four to six days.

Both of the DofE Awards require a very high level of personal

commitment. Before enrolling you should carefully consider

the following: Are you organised and committed enough to balance the high demands of the DofE Award alongside the high requirements of A level academic

study?

EMERGENCY FIRST AID QUALIFICATIONOne session per week for a term. A basic first aid course covering incident management, legislation and recognising injuries and illnesses. You will also learn practical skills including CPR, recovery position, primary and secondary survey and bandaging. An excellent qualification for your CV and UCAS application.

Level 1 Award in Working with Children One session per week. This qualification aims to enable you to develop basic knowledge and understanding of the needs of young children, aged from birth to 5 years based in a variety of settings. It also helps you understand your role in supporting children’s development. The qualification allows you to develop the basic skills needed to support play-work, out-of-school and early years settings.

Topics covered:

Encouraging children to eat healthily.

Creating a safe environment for young children.

Working in a team.

Providing a range of appropriate play activities for young children.

A portfolio of evidence will be gathered by the learner and internally assessed.

LAMDA SPEAKING IN PUBLICOne session per week, LAMDA is a level 3 accredited exam. The Speaking in Public pathway is an excellent opportunity to increase your chances at interviews and develop confidence in communication skills. The exam consists of preparing two contrasting speeches with topics of your own choice that can be linked to any area of study or a personal passion. This course attracts UCAS points.

SPORTS LEADERS AWARD: LEVEL 3 Two sessions per week. This is a highly practical course that builds leadership skills through sport – working with children, the community and participants with disabilities. Included within the course are First Aid, Safeguarding and various National Governing Bodies (NGB) leadership qualifications. You will be required to volunteer with a range of agencies, such as Active Nation, Active Ability and District Sports, Winchester. This course attracts UCAS points and opens doors both within higher education and the leisure industry.

MUSIC THEORY: GRADE 5One session per week. Grade 5 Theory from the Associated Board of the Royal School of Music, covering the study of musical notation and all the basic key and chord structures. Aimed at students who want to take an instrumental exam beyond Grade 5, who need a Grade 5 Theory certificate as an entry requirement, and for any music students who have yet to take their Grade 5 Theory exam.

Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) Leaders’ Programme You may be interested in taking PPE at university or want more in-depth discussion on the subjects, or you may have plans to teach or study youth education. The PPE activity group will be great for developing analytical, communication and presentation skills and offers the possibility of linking with an Extended Project in the second year. There is a varied programme of debates, talks and trips chosen by you, and a peer education project to take these subjects out to local feeder schools. After an initial introduction, the project will be led by the group choosing which topics to cover and who to invite. You will also be supported to develop skills in leading workshops that engage younger students.

NCS AMBASSADORS PROGRAMME Had an amazing Summer 2020 on NCS? Want to continue your NCS journey and come away again? Then this is the programme for you! The Peter Symonds NCS Ambassadors is available for students who have completed NCS. Meetings occur twice a month and will include a variety of workshops, fundraising planning sessions, guest speakers, and volunteering. This programme will run within your college timetable and does not require you to commit hours outside of your typical college day. After completing the programme, a range of opportunities will be opened up to you, including going away again as a volunteer leader!

Additional Qualificationsand Nationally Recognised Courses/Awards

You can express your interest in enrolling on these courses when completing the online application process, at Freshers’ Fair on Welcome Day, during Academic Enrolment in August, via the Activities Facebook page or by emailing the Activities Team on activities@psc.ac.uk. Courses are available subject to the number of enrolments.

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Heather Clifton

I loved the people I met in LAMDA, I’ve made friends there that I hope will be my friends for life. I also enjoyed the confidence it gave me in everyday life.

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I’ve taken part in a range of Music activities, including Music Theory: Grade 5. I have more confidence in playing live and am developing an increased ability to play music confidently and stylistically.

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INNOVATORS IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION FPTThe course is reserved for only the most competent Further Maths students. It is taken as an extra module with the purpose of seeing some different higher level maths aside from the usual syllabus. It also looks exceptionally good on a UCAS application.

There are three topics studied:

Investigations of curves: Exploring curves with a graph plotter and Computer Algebra system (CAS). The curves can be expressed as cartesian equations, parametric equations and polar curves.

Differential equations: Exploring tangent fields with a graph plotter, analytical solutions with CAS and numerical solutions with a spreadsheet.

Number theory: Writing programs to solve problems in the integers.

CONTEMPORARY MUSIC PRACTITIONER: LEVEL 3 One double session per week. This practical course develops rehearsal and performance skills for competent contemporary instrumentalists/vocalists with a strong interest in Jazz or popular music styles. There are performance opportunities and a public final showcase. This course attracts UCAS points. Auditions will take place on Friday 30 August 9.00–12.00 in the Recital Room.

Level 2 and level 3 Certificates in Supporting Teaching and Learning These courses require attendance for one session per week. Designed to provide you with an understanding of the knowledge and skills needed when working directly with children and young people in school or college environments, the Level 2 course includes practical work experience within a school environment.

They are aimed at learners whose career aim is to support pupils’ learning in primary, secondary or special schools, as well as colleges. The Level 2 course needs no previous experience.

The Level 3 course requires you to have the Level 2 Certificate, or have had extensive work experience within an educational setting. The award further explores the development of the learner, safeguarding, supporting bilingual learners and children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

Yanouk Hennekens-SmithFirst Aid

Yanouk Hennekens-SmithFirst Aid

Louis HoweMusic Theory: Grade 5

Jonah LingChristian Union

Leoni ParkerYoga

Amelie DrewContemporary Music Practitioner

BIG BAND The Big Band is an opportunity for players of trumpet, trombone, saxophones, percussion and rhythm-section instruments (guitar, drums, bass, piano) to take part in the performance of a range of exciting jazz arrangements. Players should be of at least Grade 7 standard.

SYMONDS ORCHESTRA The symphony orchestra prepares for two big concerts each year. The orchestra is open to all string players of Grade 5 and above; auditions may be held for woodwind and brass.

LUNCHTIME CONCERTSThese are weekly Classical and Contemporary Lunchtime Concerts in the Recital Room, College Centre. These are to help A level Music students and students preparing for assessments and public performances to improve their performance skills. Everyone is welcome to come to these. If you want to perform, please speak to staff in the Music Office.

COLLEGE BRASSThis ensemble is open to all brass players. We participate in the College Carol Service and in one or two other events across the year. To enjoy playing with this group you should be grade 5 standard or above.

SOUL BAND Soul band is a medium sized ensemble that performs Soul, R&B and Funk music from the past and present. The band is open to horn players and vocalists plus a rhythm of drums, bass guitar and keyboards. Players should be of a high performing standard; music reading is preferred but not required.

Details of all groups are available at Open Evenings/ Freshers’ Fair on Welcome Days, at enrolment in August and via the Peter Symonds College Activities Facebook page.

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The Music department is keen to welcome as many of you as possible to our activities. We perform in exciting venues like the Guildhall, Winchester Cathedral and the Concorde Club. Many groups are open to all. Some groups may hold auditions, depending on the instrument and the numbers applying. Please come to see Music staff at enrolment to discuss your interest, whatever you play or sing. Please note: All A level Music students take at least one music activity as part of their timetable.

COLLEGE CHOIREveryone is welcome to join this choir - you don’t need to read music and there are no auditions. Our repertoire is varied across the year, including traditional carols, classical music, jazz and gospel.

WIND ENSEMBLEYou are welcome to play in this ensemble if you play to grade 5 standard.

CONCERTO ENSEMBLEString players at grade 7 or above are welcome to join this group, which performs string ensembles and concertos from the Baroque era to the present day.

Amelie Drew

College Orchestra and Choir has given me that little boost to meet new, like-minded people, after coming to a big college where I didn’t know many people.

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING INITATIVESColour Therapy

Yoga and Pilates

Health and Wellbeing Week

Relaxation and Meditation

Mindful Meditation

GYM MENTORS Assist others in the gym

Be a workout buddy

Develop your fitness

Develop your coaching skills

uganda and kenya EXPEDITIONsCharitable purposes: Fundraise and implement sustainable community projects.

Personal Skills Development: Design, plan, budget and fundraise for this student led expedition over nine months before departure. Live and work with a local community during your stay.

Gain an understanding of sustainable development, agriculture, water resources, subsistence energy, wildlife conservation, primary healthcare.

The outcomes the students recognised from the AoC Sport ‘Improving mental wellbeing in colleges through physical activity’project, impacted on their college life. By feeling more in control of their stress and mental health, students believed they were more engaged in College and their attendance was improved.

STUDENT UNIONStudent Parliament

Fundraising

Fun events

CHARITABLE FUNDRAISING PSC Homeless Initiative

Christian Union

Islamic Society

Kenya Fundraiser

NCS Ambassadors

PSC Charities Organisation: Sports Relief, Comic Relief, Water Relief

THE HUBHub Blog

Hub Mentors

Wellbeing Ambassadors

Global Awareness Care for your college environment

Re-cycle and re-use

Promote college eco-sustainability

SPORTS DEVELOPMENT TEAMProvide sport in college

Volunteer to help with sport in the community

Develop your sports coaching skills

CONTEMPORARY MUSIC ENSEMBLES This is open to students who wish to further their performance skills on guitar, bass, drums, keyboards and vocals. Students perform regularly in the Contemporary

Lunchtime Concerts. Styles include Rock, Pop, Funk, Soul Reggae and Jazz.

PIANO CLUBThis is a performance workshop for all pianists, covering a variety of topics, with performance opportunities for A level Music students.

Be part of Symonds’ movement towards better student mental health and wellbeing! Connect with our action groups and make a difference; volunteer and give something back, sign up for our health and wellbeing initiatives and feel good about yourself!

Peter Symonds CollegeOwens Road, Winchester, Hampshire. SO22 6RX.

01962 857555admissions@psc.ac.ukwww.psc.ac.uk

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Sport at Symonds has given me a great focus outside of my studies, as well as a good opportunity to make friends and improve as a player. My sport, hockey, has been very successful during my time here, winning the national cup two years in a row and having the opportunity to prove ourselves against many other schools as part of the England Hockey Cup. This has been a great experience for me both on a personal level and as part of a team, something exceptional from Symonds as a College.

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The sporting opportunities at Peter Symonds have really allowed me to progress and enjoy playing for the Netball team. With high level regular match opportunities you can appreciate the level of commitment the sports and activities department have for all the teams at Peter Symonds.It has been a privilege to captain the Netball 1st Team for the 18/19 season, with a great group of girls that I play with here. I have been able to make new friends and play with people I wouldn’t get the chance to without netball being offered at Symonds. The college really cares about developing each sports person as an athlete and a student.Sports Team

Trials: 25, 27 and 28 Aug

2020

For more information find us on Facebook; Peter Symonds College Activities and Peter Symonds College Sports Teams.

Or follow us on Twitter @PSC_SportsTeams

Or contact us:

01962 857576

activities@psc.ac.uk

www.psc.ac.uk

Tom Croft-BakerSportsman of the Year, Hockey

Equal OpportunitiesThe College is fully committed in all of its functions and activities to eliminating unfair discrimination, to promoting equality of opportunity and fostering good relations between people of different groups.

We take active steps to prevent harassment, bullying and any other form of intimidation or discrimination. We are committed to ensuring that disabled people (including those with medical conditions) are treated fairly. We will make reasonable adjustments to provision to ensure that anyone with a disability is not disadvantaged.

The College expects all students to show consideration and respect for others, in keeping with fundamental British values.

Charlotte MastersSportswoman of the Year, Netball