Enrichment Programme

Welcome & GuidanceI am delighted to introduce this year’s enrichment programme. You will find in this booklet a wealth of diverse, engaging activities for all ages and interests. The impact that an active involvement in enrichment can have on academic attainment should not be underestimated. Many of the skills developed through enrichment activities are

directly transferable to the academic arena. These include problem-solving, working as a team and performing under pressure in front of an audience. The necessary self-discipline and commitment that is needed for success in these areas is also mirrored in the classroom. Wherever a child’s interests lie, this enrichment programme is designed to give each individual the opportunity to discover their talents and develop them further.

We believe that the enrichment programme is an integral part of the education that our pupils experience at Ipswich High School and that it is taking part in these activities outside the classroom that allows them to become confident, flexible and resilient young adults, ready to take on future challenges. All of the activities add value, enrich knowledge and tap into unknown potential - equipping them with the skills and values needed to meet the challenges of a changing society and to provide the best possible educational foundation for life.

If you have any questions or feedback about our enrichment programme, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Kaye Extance

Assistant Head Co-Curricular

Senior School GuidanceIn the majority of cases, pupils will choose an activity for one term. Pupils in the Senior School should balance their enrichment timetable with three or four study sessions per week. As pupils prepare for their GCSEs and A Levels, they may need to allow more sessions for study.

Pupils in Year 9 and above are encouraged to build their leadership experience through volunteering with a Prep School activity. They can choose one long enrichment activity in which to assist the Prep School enrichment programme. Volunteering is part of the Duke of Edinburgh requirements and assisting with a Prep School activity could contribute.

Prep School GuidanceIn the Prep School, the following guidance applies:

Years 1 to 3 should choose an enrichment activity from 12.50 - 13.30 twice a week and can opt to attend an afternoon enrichment from 15.45 - 16.15 twice a week should they wish.

Years 4 to 6 should choose an enrichment activity from 12.50 - 13.30 two to three times a week, and an enrichment activity every day from 15.45 - 16.15, except Friday.

Please refer to your Year group/Prep School timetable when making your choices and read the descriptions found in this booklet to check if this activity is for you.

Completion of choicesPlease complete the enrichment choices timetable found in your welcome pack and online and return to the Senior School Reception or Registrar.

Oversubscription and undersubscriptionIf a club is oversubscribed, pupils may need to undertake a second choice. If a club is undersubscribed, the activity may not run and pupils may need to undertake a second choice.

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Academic Extension Senior School

Academic Extension Senior School

Academic Scholars Programme (Years 7 & 8) Academic Scholars participate in an independent enquiry project based around a theme which changes every year. Pupils complete work both in school during a supported enrichment session and also complete a significant amount of work in their own time. The nature of the projects are entirely driven by the Academic Scholars themselves. Teachers are available to help pupils if they are a completing projects with a particular subject slant and there is an Academic Scholars Mentor, which is currently the Deputy Head.

Beginners Bridge ‘No matter where I go, I can always make new friends at the bridge table,’ - Martina Navratilova. If you have never played Bridge but like card games, or if you are already a keen Bridge player, you will enjoy this enrichment. It is a great way to challenge your mind, think in a new way and learn to respond to different situations. It is brilliant exercise for your brain and you will gain a great deal from it whilst having lots of fun! ‘Playing bridge reflects intelligence. It’s one of the really great pleasures of life. Anybody who’s missing bridge is missing so much in life,’ - Malcolm Forbes.

Big Bang ChallengeThe Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Competition aims to recognise and reward young people’s achievements in all areas of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) and provide them with the opportunity to build their skills and confidence in project-based work.

Chess Club Come and play chess with your friends.

Creative Writing Budding authors and poets, come and join our group of aspiring writers. We share ideas, play word games, swap characters, create scenarios for murder, detectives, ghosts and adventures! Working together in a group can build your confidence and give you even more ideas to share and put on paper. Build up your own portfolio of stories and poems in your own writing journal. We also enter competitions to publish our work. Be brave, be bold and be a writer!

Debating SocietyThe Debating Society will provide pupils with an opportunity to discuss current affairs, including politics, in both a formal and informal setting. The format will be one of open discussion, but pupils will be encouraged to prepare formal speeches where they may take on roles as proposers of motions, main speakers or summing up arguments. No previous experience is required, just an ability to think intelligently, argue coherently and listen politely-a set of skills that are often easy to aspire to but not always adhere to in the midst of heated debate! This option would be ideal for anyone with an interest in History, Politics, English and a career that requires the requisite skills to debate well, in particular Law and Politics.

English Theatre and FilmIf you are interested in the theatre and enjoy watching first-class live productions, without having to travel all the way to London or Stratford, then the English Theatre and Film Club is for you. We have teamed up with Digital Theatre to access a range of award-winning, acclaimed theatre performances, which include: “All My Sons”, “Far From the Madding Crowd”, “Much Ado About Nothing”, “King Lear”, “A Doll’s House” and “Into the Woods”. One of the things that is so nice about watching these plays in this way is that we are able to pause the action and discuss the plot/characters/themes, thus making great theatre accessible to all.

This year we are extending our repertoire and including other great literary works in film. As well as being thoroughly entertaining, joining this club will really broaden your literary horizons.

Greek Mythology We learn about the famous Greek myths, but the interests of whoever comes to the club decide which ones. We watch clips from films (e.g. Disney Hercules, Percy Jackson), we read and act out scenes from plays, we draw, we give mini presentations, and generally share our knowledge and enjoyment of stories from the Greek myths.

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Jelly Babies: The Movie (Years 8 & 9)

Sciencey stuff with jelly babies, filmed and edited with your own plot-lines, potentially ranging from family-friendly to horribly scary. There are twelve spaces for this activity.

Jigsaw Club A fun and challenging puzzle club, giving pupils the opportunity to try the most difficult of jigsaw puzzles.

Public SpeakingPublic speaking is an important life skill that can often seem daunting and difficult. This enrichment group explores the origins and purposes of rhetoric, and teaches students to be confident and effective orators. From speech writing and delivery to paralinguistic features such as stance, gesticulation and expression, this club will make you feel more prepared for those moments when you have to speak in front of a crowd. For those who wish to do so, there will be opportunities to take part in public speaking competitions, both in school and beyond.

SAS - Serious About Science Serious about Science is for keen and ambitious Sixth Form scientists to explore well beyond the science curriculum. We will consider a range of topics such as the Chemistry of Superbases, the radiocarbon dating of Richard III’s remains, to the nature of indium tin oxides in electrically conducting touch screens. This is suited to those making competitive science applications beyond Sixth Form and will require a willingness to be academically stretched and an openness to discuss challenging problems.

Tech-Know Squad If you would like to find out how you can turn any item into a computer touchpad, rig up a security camera or build a PC? Become part of the Tech–Know Squad and you will become an expert on all the latest technology. A practical club ideal for those who are interested in how things work, like taking things to bits and for future inventors. If you know a Raspberry Pi isn’t edible then you already have the knowledge to be part of the team!

Varsity Maths A maths club to extend and challenge those that love maths. We will explore more wide-ranging maths topics not included in the normal curriculum.

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EPQExtended Project Qualification (EPQ), Sixth Form

The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)is a Sixth Form equivalent of a HPQ, but is a more extensive and complex independent project. It is assessed in a very similar way, and there are also a series of ‘taught skills’ which supports students at the start of their project. Students are assigned a ‘mentor’ which students meet on a regular basis to discuss their project. EPQs are becoming more and more popular at Ipswich High School as they act as an alternative to a fourth A Level. Additionally, a high grade in an EPQ can result in a lower University offer as EPQs are highly valued by many Universities. It is therefore recommended that students pursue an EPQ in an area of study that they wish to pursue beyond A level.

Higher Project Qualification (HPQ)

The Higher Project Qualification (HPQ) is an independent project that is completed by pupils in Years 9,10 or 11 and is equivalent to half a GCSE. There are series of lessons on ‘taught skills’ during enrichment which help to guide pupils in research and analysis. Pupils chose topics that are of particular interest to them, and frame them as a question to create a project ‘title’. The end ‘product’ can be a long written project or an ‘artefact’ with an accompanying short piece of writing.

Pupils are assigned a ‘mentor’ who supports them throughout their project. The final assessment is based on the project itself, a production log and a presentation. The HPQ acts as an excellent gateway into the EPQ at Sixth Form. EPQ Taught Skills (Year 13 Only) Year 13 students should only opt for the Extended Project Qualification if they have completed the Initial Planning in Year 12 and have already made progress with their preliminary research. You must attend the Taught Skills enrichment session and you will be allocated one of the supervisor sessions.

EPQ Taught Skills (Year 12 Only) The Extended Project Qualification provides an opportunity for students to extend their abilities beyond their A level specifications, developing skills in independent research and project management. It is awarded UCAS points worth half an A Level and is very positively received by Universities. Students carry out research on a topic that they have chosen, which is not covered by their other qualifications. They use this research to produce a written report and, in the case of practical projects, an artefact. There are taught skills and a supervisor to guide candidates through the process but the supervisor does not guide the content of the project. You must attend the Taught Skills enrichment session and you will be allocated a supervisor session once you have chosen your area of enquiry. This option is highly recommended to all Year 12 students.

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Creativity & Expression

Advanced Design Advanced Design provides you with extra time to develop as a flourishing designer. It will allow you to work on developing your personal approach to your design process. It will help you to progress as an independent thinker and allow you more time to experiment with your own ideas. You will work on your own projects to help build your skills and knowledge as a designer. Pupils taking GCSE Three Dimensional Design are strongly advised to sign up to this session.

Advanced Food Enrichment This course provides pupils who are studying Food Tech GCSE with extra time to develop their practical skills and be able to develop their own ideas. Food science and appropriate experiments will be carried out to help with the GCSE course. Pupils studying Food Tech are strongly advised to sign up for this session.

Aspiring Artists (Art Scholar Project Support)This activity is designed to support the Art Scholars in their scholars’ project. Based within the Art department, Art Scholars will have full access to the materials, facilities and expertise needed to guide them and develop their personal investigations. Older pupils will have the opportunity to mentor and support the younger scholars whilst the younger pupils have the opportunity to experience peer mentoring. The scholars will be encouraged to enter relevant competitions and to initiate exhibition opportunities.

Craft Club (Years 7 & 8)Craft Club is a fun and creative club for all pupils in Years 7 and 8 who enjoy designing and making their own items. Whether experienced or wanting to learn new skills you will have the opportunity to learn and apply a whole range of techniques to create items that you can keep for yourselves or give away as gifts. If you are interested in creating paper Valentine’s Day roses, Pocket Piggy purses or Mother’s day brooches, amongst other things, come along and join us.

Creative Textiles & PrintmakingCreative Textiles is a lively and engrossing course designed for pupils interested in textiles as an art form. Areas and skills covered will include, amongst others:

Textile Printing: exploring and creating beautiful colour and marks on cloth for art pieces, clothes or interior fabrics using screen printing, block print and painting techniques.Upcycling: using vintage or found fabrics, threads, trimmings and other mementos and embellishing with simple embroidery and knitting stitches to transform them into jewellery, decoration for clothing or quirky objects.Weaving: using traditional rag rug techniques, explore sculptural qualities of rag rugs to experiment and create decorative and functional textiles. Costume design and making: creating themed costumes, masks and dramatic head pieces utilising a variety of materials and approaches.

Gift Design for your Home This club offers you the chance to make a series of products for your home. You start by making a sign for your bedroom. You can then move onto designing for other areas of your home including chopping boards for the kitchen or door wedges for your living room. You can also bring your own ideas of cards or gifts that you would like to design and make for your family members.

Green FingersCome and join us in the secret garden next to Food Technology. Throughout the seasons we will grow, pick and make use of the exciting range of produce available. Some of the opportunities will include:Spring: sowing seeds and making cordial with spring elderflowers.Summer: picking and using herbs and salads in interesting recipes, as well as learning about the importance of bees in pollination from a local bee keeper.Autumn: using the mellow apples from the orchard to make toffee apples and experimenting with pumpkin carving for Halloween.Winter: creating bird feeders, Christmas wreaths and cosy soups.

Intro to computer animationIntroduction to computer animation will teach you how to create computer animations using software. You will learn some of the techniques used in films like Toy Story to bring characters and stories to life on screen. You will create a short animated story with characters you have created, the only limit being your imagination!

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Open Art Studio (Years 7 to 9)

Do you love to draw? Do you want to try out new drawing materials and approaches? At Drawing Club you can meet your friends and enjoy working on one of our huge collaborative drawings.

Prop StudioWorking alongside the Performing Arts department we will discuss, plan and produce props and costumes to be used on stage in school productions throughout the year. You will need a big imagination, a love of team work and a desire to work in 3D. You will learn how to make masks and puppets and help bring to life a whole host of wonderful characters. There are ten places for this activity.

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Global Citizenship & Languages

Hands Across the SeaCome and take part in mini projects to link up with other schools across Europe. We will share presentations about our lives with pupils in other countries to see how different we really are and make friends along the way.

Journalism & Marketing ClubAre you a budding Journalist? Come and work on items for the school bulletin. Work with the Sixth Form editorial team to have your work published.

MFL Film ClubAn exciting insight into new lives, new cultures and another language. Do you want to laugh, cry or feel? We can offer this to you! We have a wide range of films and cartoons. You can plunge into a new world in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

Model United Nations (Years 11 to 13)

Model United Nations is for those people who love to debate, work together as a team and enjoy exploring how politics works on a global scale. It is an excellent opportunity to work with students from other year groups and improve skills such as public speaking, the ability to work towards a compromise and compose logical and well researched arguments. There are a variety of committees, including political, economics, security, health and the environment, so there are many different areas to debate.

Psychology research and research methods (Years 12 & 13) In term one we will be carrying out practical research investigating human behaviour, last year we looked at the effects of music on learning word lists. During the spring and summer terms we learn how to apply statistical analysis and interpret results to research studies. Research methods is an integral part to psychology and the study of mind and behaviour.

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Health, Wellbeing & Leisure

Beginners Running This is a running group for all ages. It is a fun session aimed at those that are trying to get in to running and increase their fitness level.

Fitness SuiteThe Dawn Blake fitness suite is available during identified enrichment sessions for Year 9 and above. It will be offered to identified groups to work on their personal fitness. There is a range of equipment available to use after passing an induction session. Due to the nature of the activity there will be restrictions on numbers and age groups that use the fitness suite. Throughout the year the pupils will benefit from this fantastic facility.

Free Play Pupils can choose a free play sessions to enjoy a longer lunch and spend some time relaxing and socialising with their friends.

GymnasticsThis club is open to pupils in Year 7 and 8. Places are limited to 20. It will focus on the improving gymnastics skills, body control and strength. Pupils will also be able to use their creative ability to develop individual and groups sequence working on the floor and have the opportunity to use apparatus.

KarateThis is provided by Emma Burke, a member of the KUGB and the GB Karate team, and meets in enrichment 2 on a Thursday. We offer Karate lessons for all ages from WPP to Year 13. The fees for this are £50 for a term £96 for new starters. Personal Swimming Club

Personal Swimming Club is held at lunchtimes and is for all pupils who wish to use the lovely school pool for recreational swimming. The only requirement is they are able to swim 25m lengths. Pupils can swim at their own pace and speed and select their own stroke. The session is designed for those who may wish to swim for fitness, or to improve their stroke technique by practising drills taught in lessons.

Running ClubRunning Club is for those who enjoy a run in the fresh air and don’t mind getting a little muddy in the process. During club time, we warm-up and prepare ourselves for a run across the school grounds. These runs are often timed to encourage competition and improvement in cardiovascular capacity. Training leads towards cross-country events in Suffolk (and if successful regionally).

Tennis For AllTennis For All is recreational and allows pupils the opportunity to practise their individual tennis skills and to experience match play. Squad Tennis is for those pupils who are playing tennis regularly and are part of the School Tennis Squads. This time enables pupils to improve both their singles and doubles play, and refine tactics. It allows squad members the opportunity to engage in ‘hitting time’ which is crucial for refining advanced skills.

Trampolining (Years 9 to 13) This will be a beginners trampolining course. There are limited spaces available for this activity so a waiting list system may be used if necessary.

Volleyball Enjoyment and fun are going to be key features of volleyball club, which is open to pupils in Years 10 to 13. Everyone from experienced players to complete beginners are welcome to attend and sessions will focus on learning and practising a range of key volleyball skills and techniques. The club will run initially in the first half of the autumn term.

Water PoloWe are introducing a new Enrichment in the Swimming Pool; Water Polo. The sport combines speed and strength, as well as teamwork and a high level of fitness. The session will consist of basic water polo skills and fitness work.

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Careers, Leadership & Teamwork

Bookworms LibrarianshipBookworms Student Librarianship Scheme is a club where you can help out in the Learning Resources Centre for one session each week. We will discuss what books we are reading and shadow book awards such as the Carnegie and Kate Greenaway awards. You will have fun helping to make displays, to catalogue books and to choose new stock as well as learning many valuable skills such as teamwork, punctuality and responsibility. The LRC has a friendly, relaxed and quiet environment.

Careers Drop-in sessionsThe Careers Drop-ins are face-to-face sessions with Careers staff to discuss careers-based queries such as option choices, future study and vocations. The meeting could follow up on Take Your Child to Work Day in Year 9, Career Directions profiling and interview in Year 10, or work experience in Year 11. Equally, you may wish to explore further some of the careers issues discussed in the PSHE programme. These sessions will give you an excellent opportunity to create action plans to form part of your ‘Life Long Learning’ careers plan.

Careers Speakers Series and MasterclassesThis series will give pupils an excellent opportunity to listen to and question people from a wide range of industries. Previously we have welcomed several speakers to school including Captain Emma Lee-Smith, one of only three front line serving female Apache helicopter pilots; Sallianne Taylor, Global Head of Market Structure and Strategic Alliances team at Bloomberg; Sir Nicholas Patten, Lord Justice of Appeal; Richard Daniel & John Fairhall, reporter and cameraman / editor at the BBC; David Hemery CBE, Olympic Gold Medallist and founder of 21st Century Legacy and Ruthie Henshall, West End actor and star of Billy Elliot, Chicago, Cats and Miss Saigon.

Duke of EdinburghThe Duke of Edinburgh programme is a real adventure from beginning to end. You can complete your Bronze in Year 10, Silver in Year 11 and then Gold in Sixth form. You achieve your Award by completing a personal programme of activities in four sections; Volunteering, Physical, Skills and Expedition. During these club sessions you will learn to plan your expeditions and prepare fully for your expedition and log any of your achievements for the award with. Planning and preparation sessions take place in the enrichment sessions in the spring and summer terms.

Eco WarriorsAt Eco club pupils are encouraged to think about sustainability and how they can help towards being an Eco friendly school. They will be encouraged to address a variety of environmental themes ranging from recycling, reducing waste, saving energy, water and thinking about healthy living. There will also be an opportunity to grow fruits and vegetables in the school garden and the green house. If you’re interested in making a difference to the environment we live in, why not join the Eco club and have your say and get involved in different activities.

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Medical Society This club is particularly appropriate for pupils in Years 10 to 13 who are seriously considering a career in Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy or any medically related field of work. Sessions will include preparation for the UKCAT and BMAT examinations, discussion of medically related news items, debates on ethical issues and interview practice. There may also be talks from past students or Health Care professionals who will share their experiences. Tidy Team

Take time to help keep the school looking smart. This is a valued service to the school! Voluntary Service Pupils in Year 9 and above are encouraged to build their leadership experience through volunteering with a Prep School activity. Pupils can choose one long enrichment activity in which to assist the Prep School enrichment programme. Volunteering is part of the Duke of Edinburgh requirements and assisting with a Prep School Activity could contribute to this award.

Please indicate on your enrichment options timetable, which activity you would like to assist with and Ms Extance will allocate positions as appropriate. If the chosen activity is oversubscribed, Pupils may need to undertake a study session and take up your position in the following term.

Personal Statements Support (Years 12 & 13)

This enrichment is for those preparing their Personal statement for their UCAS application this year. It is intended as a ‘drop – in’ session to discuss and refine your statement and to seek advice on the information to include to develop a first class application. All Year 13 students are welcome to attend throughout the term.

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Performing Arts

Drama Club (Year 7)As well as having the opportunity to take part in performance projects, pupils in Year 7 can choose to come to our weekly drama club. Using one short enrichment session, we enjoy drama games, developing new skills and techniques, and creating short performances. The emphasis is on having fun and working creatively in response to a wide variety of tasks and stimuli.

School Production 2019: ‘Joseph and The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat’For those who have been successful in our school production auditions, enrichment sessions are used for the majority of rehearsals. A schedule will give the focus for each rehearsal, and the rest of the cast will be involved in practising what has already been set. As we get closer to the performance date, there will be a few longer sessions (until 6pm), two full-day weekend rehearsals and two days off timetable in the last few weeks; these dates will be on the schedule that will be sent out in the autumn term. It is expected that cast members attend every rehearsal. The performance dates are 6th, 7th, 8th February 2018, so the commitment lasts for three half terms. Hayworth Players (Years 7 to 13)

The first project for the Hayworth Players this year is our abridged version of Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’. For those who have been successful in our Shakespeare Schools Festival auditions, we will have an intensive rehearsal period that leads up to our performance on 6th November 2018.

Our technical and dress rehearsals will take place in the morning, and the performances will start at 7pm; the evening will contain performances by Chantry Academy and Sidegate Primary School. There is also a company workshop on 17th September at Dance East (13:30 – 16:00) that all cast members must attend. In order to ensure we have a high quality performance to take to this professional theatre environment, there will be at least one full-day weekend rehearsal and one day off-timetable in school. As we move onto the next project, a new cast will be selected, by audition.

Hayworth Production and Technical Team (Years 7-13)You are welcome to come and join our team of designers and technicians who help provide lighting, sound, set, props, costume, make-up, marketing and front-of-house for school performance events. We will teach you how to use the school equipment, and also provide opportunities for technicians to work in the professional theatre environment as part of one of our performance projects, such as the Shakespeare Schools Festival. We hold one group session each week, but you will also have some work to complete in preparation for each production, and may need to attend rehearsals and performances. We are very pleased to be working alongside the new ‘Prop Studio’, which will be of interest to those who want to learn how to make items needed for our stage productions.

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Advanced JazzThis is a group for advanced jazz musicians who are competent sight readers and improvisers. The club gives pupils the opportunity to work in a small ensemble and to prepare high-profile performances in school and in the wider community.

Baroque EnsembleThis is an ensemble for experienced players that would like to explore baroque music in an authentic style. Suitable for Grade 6+ musicians.

Chamber MusicThis ensemble is for musicians of the highest level and is by invitation only. Please see Mrs Chillingworth if you are interested in playing with a small ensemble of dedicated musicians.

Senior OrchestraThis ensemble is for the more advanced instrumentalists and players may join when they can play to Grade 5 standard. Repertoire is varied in order to include as many instruments as possible and includes classical, popular and film music. Opportunities for solos exist within the group such as last year’s highly acclaimed performance of Bach’s Double Violin Concerto at Snape Maltings. Pupils are expected to attend all rehearsals and work towards at least one performance each term.

Fret Knots This is a club for pupils learning to play stringed instruments and who are interested in broadening their technique and repertoire by playing viols. Viols are the forerunners of today’s string instruments and were often played to entertain nobility, as their gentle sound did not disturb the gossip at court. The club is fun and informal and is run by Mrs Pells who is a renowned viol player.

Flute EnsembleThis club is run by Mrs Brooks and is for flute players of all abilities. Repertoire is fun and varied and this year’s performance of The Ugly Duckling was one of the

highlights of The Apex concert.

Garageband and Composers ClubThis club provides an opportunity for pupils to work on their own compositions and to learn how to use Garageband.

IHS Concert Band This is a new ensemble and has developed from separate string, wind and brass ensembles. Concert Band is aimed primarily at musicians below grade 5, but players of any standard may join and the repertoire will be varied and fun. Occasionally, the group will split in order for staff to focus on a particular

section of the ensemble.

Piccolo Chamber Choir

This is a very popular club for pupils in Years 7 to 9 who like to sing a varied repertoire in harmony. The choir formed this year and made its debut at Snape Maltings, to huge critical acclaim. Pupils work towards concerts each term and there are many opportunities for solos. Rock School This group is for anyone who aspires to be a rock star. Join this club if you already have a band or if you want to join a band. Run by the inimitable Mr Stuart you will learn how to play like the Rolling Stones, helping you on the road to securing a recording contract. If you play guitar, bass, drums, keyboard or ukulele this club is the one for you.

Senior Chamber Choir Chamber Choir is for pupils of Year 10 upwards. There is at least one performance each term and the pupils sing a range of repertoire from African Folksongs to Polish Lullabies and Baroque Church Music. Rehearsals are relaxed but purposeful and the club is aimed at anyone who enjoys singing in a small group.

Senior Choir This is a large choir open to all. The repertoire is varied and we perform everything from rock ballads to Christmas carols.

Senior Ukulele Jam

This group is for all pupils interested in playing ukulele music as a group. Ukulele Jam has wowed audiences at home and away with their stylish performances of music ranging from Greensleeves to Lorde. Under Mr Stuart’s expert guidance beginners find they are easily able to join in and strum along with the more advanced players.

Young Singers (Years 7 to 9)An auditioned group for pupils that enjoy singing in parts and performing extracts from musical theatre.

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DanceAspire Dance Company (Years 7 & 8)Aspire Year 7 & 8 Dance Company Aspire is a dance company for Year 7 and 8 pupils who want to improve their technique, performance and choreography skills. It will be fast-paced and challenging work, so dancers signing up will need to demonstrate a commitment to working hard both in and out of sessions. They will work on pieces in different genres and will have opportunities to perform in shows. Being part of this company will build up the necessary skills should they then choose to audition for Revolution Dance Company in Year 9.

Contemporary Technique

This class is open to all pupils in Year 8 and above who want to improve their technique. We start with Contemporary, but this class will cover a variety of styles across the whole year. GCSE option pupils are strongly encouraged to attend.

Festival Group

Performance team working on group dances for upcoming dance festivals and competitions. You will represent the school and therefore commitment and a high level of technical and performance experience is required. This group is invitation only, however if you would like to take part, please see Miss Curtis.

Festival Solos/Duets

For those already preparing or wishing to prepare a solo/duet to represent the school in local dance festivals and competitions. Dancers will also be expected work on these in their own time too. Dancers will need to show a high level of technical and performance ability. Please see Miss Curtis if you are not already taking part, but wish to do so.

GCSE Choreography

This is a class for those taking GCSE Dance as an option and want to extend their choreographic and performance skills further.

Revolution Dance Company

Participation in this group is by an audition during the first week of term. The group will focus on co-creating new, original pieces of work for performance both in and out school.

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Senior Team Sport

Athletics These clubs run on multiple days in the summer term and will focus on the different disciplines of running, jumping and throwing. Pupils of all abilities are welcome to attend these sessions where they have the opportunity to develop their individual techniques across a broad spectrum of events. During these sessions pupils also get the opportunity to achieve times and distances that can be counted towards their entry into the Victrix Ludorum Selection for area, county, regional and national competitions. These selections are dependent on performance in lessons, supported by regular attendance at these enrichments.

All-Weather Cricket TrainingThis activity is aimed at providing either individual or small group coaching for pupils who already play cricket for school, clubs or county. Working on specific technical aspects of batting, bowling or wicket keeping, the sessions will improve and enhance each pupil’s skills. The sessions can also be tailored to compliment any other winter training the student may be doing. Mr Hastings is an ECB Level 2 coach, was Head of cricket at his previous school for 6 years and has been coaching for 15 years.

BadmintonBadminton is a racquet sport played using racquets to hit a shuttlecock across a net. Although it may be played with larger teams, the most common forms of the game are “singles” (with one player per side) and “doubles” (with two players per side). This enrichment will enable pupils to perfect their technique with expert coaching from Mr Taylor.

Football ClubFootball Club is run as a recreational activity. Places are limited to 20. The focus is on enjoyment and introducing pupils to basic skills and techniques. In each session, pupils will undertake a variety of drills/practice situations and then have the opportunity to put their new-found skills into game situations.

Hockey ClubThe Hockey Club is open to all pupils in their respective age groups and is not ability rated, everyone is welcome. Practices will be a continuation of skills and technique improvement; a chance to enhance the understanding of positional play and experience further competitive game situations. Pupils who wish to

be considered for selection into school teams need to select these activities in enrichment time. They also need to be available for after school fixtures. Unfortunately we are unable to organise fixtures on set evenings, therefore pupils will be expected to miss other enrichment sessions to fulfil their team selection.

Indoor Hockey This club is for select pupils who will be taught how to play indoor hockey. Indoor hockey is a fast, dynamic version of hockey, which needs the participants to have very good close control skills, a good flat stick tackle and a high work rate. The club will be used to select teams to play in national qualifying rounds against local schools.

Indoor RowingThis is a new enrichment activity for students in Year 9 and 10. There are two indoor sessions running, once on a Monday and Wednesday for four pupils. This activity is taken by Chris Jillings who runs Ipswich Rowing Club and who has successfully coached a Womens’ elite team. Students taking this enrichment will be training for the National Junior Indoor Rowing Championships. This activity is £21 a term.

Netball ClubNetball is for all pupils who wish to improve their individual netball skills and develop a greater understanding of the game and its tactics. Much of the time will spent in game play situations. The club will suit pupils who are motivated to improve and those who wish to be part of the competitive school netball teams. Pupils who wish to be considered for selection into school teams need to select these activities in enrichment time. They also need to be available for after school fixtures. Unfortunately we are unable to organise fixtures on set evenings therefore pupils will be expected to miss other enrichment sessions to fulfil their team selection.

Rounders Rounders clubs are open to all age groups and abilities there are separate clubs for each year group from Years 7 to 10 and a combined year group from Years 11 to 13. Pupils have the opportunity to hone skills and techniques taught in lessons. Attendees have the opportunity to try out new positions and find positions that suit their skills and abilities.

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Pupils who are motivated to improve and wish to be part of the competitive school rounders teams need to attend this club.

Sailing Theory Sailing Theory is aimed at pupils hoping to complete their RYA stage 4 and Seamanship Skills qualifications. We hope to cover Weather Charts, Meteorology, Tides, Regulations for sailing at sea etc. Please note that this course is only open to experienced sailors who have already completed their RYA stage 3. Senior Swim Squad These sessions are open for pupils who are interested in swimming and want to improve all aspects of stroke technique, diving tumble turns and stamina. From this, some pupils might be selected to represent the school in swimming galas.

Squad Tennis Squad Tennis is for those pupils who are playing tennis regularly and are part of the School Tennis Squads. This time enables pupils to improve both their singles and doubles play and refine tactics. It allows squad members the opportunity to engage in ‘hitting time’ which is crucial for refining advanced skills. Tennis Coaching These lessons are available to Prep School and Senior School pupils and are available from the ages of 4 through to 18. They can either be taken as an individual lesson or a shared lesson with a partner. These sessions look at the technical and tactical aspects of tennis. The team of LTA Qualified coaches have coached all levels of tennis players from beginners through to national champions. A team of coaches are available before, during or after school to take lessons. The school also enters teams at every age group. There are also links with local clubs.

Triathlon Training Triathlon is a great multi discipline sport to be involved with and is a wonderful way to challenge yourself and grow in three different sports – swimming, cycling & running.

There are also lots of different variations of the three sports – so you don’t have to always do all three at once. It is a great sport to keep active and have loads of fun! Our tri club is run under the new British Triathlon initiative Skills School which will enable us to embed a fun, creative and inspiring skill-learning process, at the centre of young triathlete development. Each week the athletes would take part in a Brick session – which comprises of Running, Cycling and transition practice, a triathlon swim session – mainly front crawl and a body weight strength and conditioning session. The training sessions Monday Run & Cycle session (Brick) 4:30-5:30pm

Friday Swim & Strength and Conditioning 3:30-5:30pm There are costs for participating in this enrichment please contact Emma Springham in the PE department for more information.

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Off-Site Sport

Golf This is provided by Bramford Golf club and runs in enrichment 2 on a Thursday at Bramford Golf Club finishing at 5pm. This is £40 a term and is available to Years 5 to 13. Mrs Fisher accompanies this activity.

Horse Riding The Bentley Riding School provide excellent riding tuition from qualified instructors. They have excellent facilities to instruct either indoors or outdoors. Currently the session run from 2.30 – 3.30 on a Wednesday for Junior pupils from Years 3 to 6. The activity is accompanied by Mrs Young. This activity is £200 a term.

Ski trainingWe are very fortunate to be able to offer top quality ski training for pupils who enjoy skiing from Years 3 to 13. In the summer term we will be offering a taster ski training session for one hour with a top Kandahar coach who will prepare students for various ski competitions locally and across the country, as well as the potential for entering competitions abroad in the next academic year. These sessions are £130 a term for a one hour lesson. We also offer a two hour option for our more experienced skiers at £260. Ms Extance accompanies this activity.

Sailing We are fortunate to have an excellent sailing provider nearby in Woolverstone. Our Sailing courses are available from Years 4 to 13. The Neptune Sailing Club provide experienced staff to coach students from beginners to experienced and advanced Sailors. Monday enrichment 2 is a senior pupils beginners/ intermediates session; Tuesday Enrichment 2 is a prep session accompanied by Mrs Allen; Thursday enrichment 2 is for Experienced Senior Sailors. Mrs Eddis is a qualified instructor and accompanies the senior enrichment sessions. This activity is £148.50 for Senior groups and £181.50 for Junior session per term.

Water Rowing (Years 10 & 12) This is another new enrichment activity for pupils in Years 10 and 12. There are two water sessions running, once on a Tuesday and Thursday for four pupils. This activity will be taken by Chris Jillings who runs Ipswich Rowing Club and who has successfully coached a women’s elite team. The rowing club is located in New Cut West, off Wherstead Road in Ipswich. Students taking this enrichment will be training for the National Rowing events. This activity is £133 a term plus an annual fee of £150 for membership of the rowing club. The pupils attending this activity will be taken in the school minibus but a member of Ipswich High School staff will not attend these sessions.

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Prep School

Art Club (Years 5 & 6)Enjoy creating and drawing wonderful things in Art Club.

Ballet Primary (Grade 1/Grade 2)The most important of all dance styles, ballet is the core technique on which all other dance styles are founded. It is a highly technical form of dance with its own vocabulary based on French terminology. Ballet promotes excellent core strength, posture, discipline and musicality. Pre-Prep pupils will receive ballet lessons in their curriculum time, as part of our Early Years curriculum. They will be following the ISTD syllabus.

Beginner Music Theory Learning a musical instrument and need to know more theory? This club is aimed at those who need to learn basic theory and we will work towards achieving Grade One. There will be a small charge for this club.

Board Games, LEGO & DUPLOBoard games are a really fun way to learn a wide variety of skills that include: taking turns, making choices, working together; as well as lots of reading, speaking, listening and counting. Come and have fun with friends and join in the fun! Please bring a favourite board game with you that we can share and enjoy playing together.

Library Lions (Years 1 & 2)Library Lions is all about enjoying our favourite books: reading them, listening to them, reviewing them and doing lots of book activities about them. Come and join us for a relaxing read and lots of fun. Challenge Research group (Years 3 to 6) This Research group will carry out some research about being a pupil in the Prep School. A mix of Maths, English and Science skills will be required as you are challenged to write questionnaires, collect data and analyse results.

Choir (Years 1 to 3)An opportunity for pupils in Years 1, 2 and 3 to combine together to make music, learn songs to perform at various events throughout the school year, as well as have fun.

Choir (Years 4 to 6)An opportunity for pupils in Years 4, 5 and 6 to combine together to make music and learn songs to perform at various events in school and outside school throughout the year. We will focus more on part singing and have fun together. Coding Club (Years 5 and 6) Prep School pupils can have fun using ‘Scratch’, a great introduction to coding.

Cookery Club (Years 3 to 6) Cookery Club is a great opportunity for pupils to the learn the basic skills of cookery whilst having great fun at the same time!

Concert BandThe Concert Band is for anyone who is Grade 2 and above. This will include string, woodwind and brass players. We will perform film sound tracks and well known songs.

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Creative Writing

Please see the Creative Writing entry on page 4.

Dance-Versity (Year 5 and upwards)A fun and energetic club aimed at developing confidence in many dance styles and performance skills.

Design Technology (Years 5 to 6)This is a great opportunity for the pupils to improve their skills in a range of hands-on activities, using a variety of mediums and techniques. The pupils will be challenged to design, assess, build and reflect on projects as this activity continues. They will use a wide variety of hand tools and increase their understanding of materials and building skills.

Eco Warriors

Please see the Eco Warriors entry on page 15.

Enterprise Club (Years 3-6)

Enterprise club will be for Key Stage 2 pupils to develop core skills including team work, problem solving and communication. It will introduce pupils to an understanding of finance, budgeting and the importance of money and provides opportunities for pupils to raise money for charity.

F1 (Years 5 to 6)

F1 in schools gives pupils a unique opportunity to develop key skills such as; communication, presenting and team work whilst having fun by taking part in the world’s biggest and most exciting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) challenge.

Prep School Drama Club (Year 3 to 6)Each session begins with drama games that develop focus, concentration, practical skills and creativity. For the first half-term, each session will focus on an aspect of skills-development and will allow pupils to work in small groups to create short performances to share with the group. A showcase of performances will follow later in the year, so this is the time to come along and develop your skills and confidence in performance.

Prep School Orchestra An opportunity for pupils playing orchestral instruments to join together to make music. Pupils approaching Grade 1 standard and above are welcome to join.

Prep School Ukulele Jam (Years 5 & 6)Come and learn this fun instrument and strum some tunes with friends.

Library Club (Year 6)Are you wondering what it will be like when you move up to Year 7? Want to explore the resources on offer in the Senior LRC? Do you wish to experience the friendly, relaxed and quiet environment of the Senior LRC? If you answered yes to any of the above, then this is the club for you. You will have fun getting to know the Senior LRC, its many resources, staff and senior pupils. We cover a variety of literacy based activities such as: discussing what books we are reading, playing some book games and shadow book awards such as Kate Greenaway. Love Musicals Dance Club (Years 1 to 3) (Years 3 to 4) This is a fun dance class based around songs and dances from your favourite musicals.

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Maths Challenge Club (Years 3 to 6) If you love maths you will love this club. Solve puzzles and become superb at maths.

Modern Dance (Years 1 to 6)A dance style, focusing on technique, strength and flexibility through various exercises. The style uses travelling steps such as high kicks, leaps and turns as well as controlled exercises and the understanding of rhythm and timing. You will be following the ISTD syllabus.

Newspaper Club Are you a budding journalist? Come and help write for the Prep School newspaper, ‘The Woolverstone Eye’.

Percussion ClubAn opportunity for piano players and pupils interested in playing percussion instruments to join together to perform on glockenspiels and various assorted tuned and untuned percussion.

Public Speaking

Please see the Public Speaking entry on page 5.

Recorders (Years 1 to 3, beginners group)Would you like to learn to play an instrument? In Recorder Club you will learn to play the recorder and begin to read music. We will begin by learning some simple notes and start to play some easier pieces of music. Recorders can be provided if needed and we will use the recorder tuition book ‘Recorder from the Beginning’ Book 1 which you may wish to purchase to enable further practice at home. The maximum number of pupils for Recorder Club is twelve and there is no charge.

Recorders (Years 4 to 6, advanced group)Do you have more experience of playing the recorder? Continue with Recorder Club by learning some more challenging pieces of music. Recorders can be provided if needed and we will use the recorder tuition books ‘Recorder from the beginning’ Book 2 and ‘Abracadabra Recorder 1’ which you may wish to purchase to enable further practice at home. The maximum number of pupils for Recorder Club is 12 and there is no charge.

Rock School (Year 6 and upwards)This group is for anyone who aspires to be a rock star. Join this club if you already have a band or if you want to join a band. Run by the inimitable Mr Stuart you will learn how to play like the Rolling Stones, helping you on the road to securing a recording contract. If you play guitar, bass, drums, keyboard or ukulele this club is the one for you. School Council

Join the school council and discuss important topics. Science Club (Years 1 to 6)

A club where you can have fun while learning about science.

Tap Dance (Grade 1/Grade 2)A specialised style of dance using the feet to create sounds and rhythms on the floor. Tap dance teaches skills in timing, intricate footwork, rhythms, syncopation and performance. You will need tap shoes for this class. You will be following the ISTD syllabus.

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Prep Sport

AthleticsThese clubs run on multiple days in the summer term and will focus on the different disciplines of running, jumping and throwing. Pupils of all abilities are welcome to attend these sessions where they have the opportunity to develop their individual techniques across a broad spectrum of events.

Cross CountryCross Country is for those who enjoy running or want to improve their fitness levels. You must be prepared to get a little muddy and wet as the club runs in all weathers. We will warm up and prepare our body to run across the school grounds. Runs can be timed on occasions and allow pupils to show how much they have improved. Year 5 and Year 6 pupils will train, leading up to the cross country events in Suffolk (potentially regionally).

Football Club (Years 5 & 6)Learn how to play football and take part in mini tournaments in school.

Golf

For more information please see Off-site Sport on page 25.

Gymnastics Club (Years 1 & 2)

Gymnastics club is a brilliant way for children to develop their balance, strength and co-ordination but at the same time having fun. Children will develop numerous gymnastics skills performing on the floor and using different pieces of apparatus.

Hockey

Lunch time clubs are open to all pupils in their year groups. Practices will be a continuation of skills and technique improvement, as well as positional play. Regular attendance, a very good work ethic and a desire to listen and improve whilst at this club will aid selection for school teams.

Horse Riding For more information please see Off-Site Sport on page 25. Netball (Years 5 & 6)

Lunch time clubs are open to all pupils in their year groups. Practices will be a continuation of skills and technique improvement, as well as positional play for seven-a-side Netball. Regular attendance, a very good work ethic and a desire to listen and improve whilst at this club will aid selection for school teams.

Netball (Years 3 & 4)Lunch time clubs are open to all pupils in their year groups. Practices will be a continuation of skills and technique improvement, as well as positional play for High5 Netball. Regular attendance, a very good work ethic and a desire to listen and improve whilst at this club will aid selection for school teams.

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Prep SportOrienteering (Years 4 to 6)Orienteering gives pupils the opportunity to experience the school’s beautiful grounds, map reading to points at their own pace. This is a great opportunity to improve their fitness, spatial awareness and independence as they progress in their understanding of navigation. This club is aimed at those with no previous orienteering experience.

RoundersLunch time clubs are open to all pupils in their year groups. Practices will be a continuation of skills and technique improvement, as well as positional and tactical play rounders. A good consistent throw and catch, game awareness and placement of hits when batting will be worked on frequently. Regular attendance, a very good work ethic and a desire to listen and improve whilst at this club will aid selection for school teams.

Running Club Enjoyment and fun is at the centre of everything this running group is designed for. Whether you are looking to run your first kilometre, improve a personal best (PB), prepare for a race or simply try and get a bit fitter. This friendly and supportive running club is aimed at all abilities.

Sailing For more information please see Off-Site Sport on page 25.

Ski Lessons & Ski Race TrainingFor more information please see Off-Site Sport on page 25.

SwimmingSwimming lessons are available at a separate charge. Please contact Prep School Reception for full details.

Tag Rugby Tag Rugby is a team game with minimal contact. The game is similar to Touch Rugby with attacking players attempting to dodge, evade and pass a rugby ball while defenders try and stop them scoring by ‘tagging’ or pulling a Velcro strap attached to a belt. Students will learn the fundamental skill involved in tag Rugby and how to play the game. There are opportunities to represent the school in two different mixed tournaments.

Tennis for All Please see the Tennis entry on page 13.

YogaFrom September, we will be welcoming Laetitia Corbett, from The Fitness Shack in Bentley, who will be running Yoga sessions for pupils in Years 3 to 7. Laetitia is an ‘old girl’ of Ipswich High School and is very excited to share her passion of yoga with the children. Laetitia studied Yoga and meditation in Goa, India in 2017 and has a strong, yet soft practise.

Children derive enormous benefits from yoga. Physically, it enhances their flexibility, strength, coordination, and body awareness. In addition, their concentration and sense of calmness and relaxation improves. The session will be run from 3:30 – 4:15pm on Mondays and will cost £50 for the term.

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