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Handbook of Extra-curricular Activities

This handbook aims to cover the many activities which are available at Uppingham, apart from lessons. Details of

sports that form part of the School curriculum are shown on the back cover.

Don't wait to be invited to join! In a few cases House Reps will come round to encourage you, but more often than

not it will be up to you to take the initiative. See the Secretary or the member of staff involved for further details.

Many of the meetings are listed in the calendar (White List), but details and news of other events appear on the

notice boards and on the School intranet: don't miss out by failing to read these.

The majority of activities are free, but where there is a fee this will be added to your parents' end-of-term bills.

Please make sure that they approve of such expenses before you undertake the activity.

The Activities Fair, where you can sign up for a lot of the activities, societies and clubs listed in thishandbook, will be held at the beginning of the Autumn Term. Mr Williams, The Director of Music, will also

meet all new pupils on the first weekend of term and talk about how to get involved in ensembles and bands.

Finally, why not use the section below to note down the activities you would like to get involved in, and the clubs and

societies you would like to join. Your Housemaster/Housemistress and Tutor will be keen to chat to you about your

activity choices throughout the year.

Mr Johnstone Director of Activities

June 2015

Please keep Mr Johnstone (KGJ), Director of Activities, up to date with any errors and omissions.

Notes

When attended?

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1 1584 - The Uppingham Magazine 8 German Society - Senior & Junior1 Adam Cole Foundation Travel Grant 8 Golf Society1 Alexander Technique 8 Gynastics Club1 Alternative Music Society (AMS) 9 Haslam Society1 Archery 9 History Society1 Art, Design & Technology 9 Hockey2 Asclepians 9 House Challenge3 Astronomy 9 Ind Schools Ski & Snowboarding3 Augustinians 9 Italian Society3 Aural Classes 9 Jazz Orchestra3 Ballroom Dancing 10 Lacrosse Society3 Bands 10 LAMDA3 Basketball 10 Law Society3 Beekeeping Club 10 Leighton Group3 Bible Studies 10 Lickess Society3 Bridge 10 Literary Society4 Cadbury Travel Grant 10 Lower School Language Scholars4 Careers & Higher Education 10 Lunchtime Concerts4 Carpe Diem 11 Motor Workshop4 Catholics 11 Music Technology4 Chamber Music 11 Music Theory4 Chess Club 11 Netball4 Chinese (Mandarin) Society 11 Orchestras4 Choirs 11 Paul David Society5 Choral Evensong 11 Politics Society5 Christian Forum 12 Polo5 Classics Society 12 Reading Café 5 Clay Pigeon Shooting 12 R.E.D.5 Climbing 12 Sailing5 Combined Cadet Force (CCF) 12 Science Society6 Community Service 12 Scuba Diving6 Compline 13 Shooting6 Confirmation 13 Spanish Society - Senior & Junior6 Cookery Club 13 Sports Centre6 Countryside Sports & Conservation 13 Technical Theatre6 Cricket 13 Tennis Coaching6 Dance 13 Theatre: Performance Support 7 Debating 14 The Theatre7 Drama Society (Lower School) 14 The Thring Centre7 Duke of Edinburgh’s Award 14 Trampolining7 Erasmians 14 Uppingham Radio: UppAIR7 Fives 14 UPPcode7 Flecker Society 14 UPPshot8 Fly Fishing 15 UppYours8 Fourth Form Squash Club 15 Water Skiing8 French Society - Senior 15 Wine & Food Society8 Games Club 15 Writers’ Bloc8 Geographical Society

KEY Academic General Interest Creative Arts Music Drama Sports

1584 - THE UPPINGHAMMAGAZINE1584 aims to give a flavour and a

record of life in Uppingham during the

year. The 130+ pages are written

almost entirely by pupils, and edited by a Monday CS

Group as well as members of staff (Mr Hosking and Mr

Wall). It is also open to anyone interested in Journalism,

Photography, Graphic Design (a chance to work with a

professional graphic designer), Creative Writing or even

the organization of a disparate group of people. Design

a page, take a photographic portfolio, write a short

story or report on a School event/trip. Open to all year

groups (limited numbers of Lower Fifth and Upper Fifth

for CS). Back numbers are available in the Library and

boarding houses if you want to get a sense of what’s

required.

Staff: Mr Hosking (SJH) & Mr Wall (BDW)

ADAM COLE FOUNDATIONTRAVEL GRANTThis is an annual grant of money

directed towards a GAP year project in

which the participants spend at least

three months helping under-privileged children through

coaching any sport. The deadline for applications is

October half term in the Upper Sixth.

Staff: Mr Reddy (JAR)

ALEXANDER TECHNIQUEAre you curious about how you

function and learn? Do you suffer from

neck, back or shoulder pain, or feel

unduly stressed? Then you might be

interested in the Alexander Technique: an education in

balance, movement, and coming alive to your senses.

Used widely by musicians, actors, and sportsmen and

sportswomen, it can also be applied to any other skilled

activity or to everyday living. Pupils report enhanced

performance, better handling of stress, less backache or

headaches, better sleep and other benefits.

The two Alexander teachers are based in the Music

Department but are available to all pupils and staff.

Lessons are 40 minutes weekly like music lessons, and

are charged in the same way, except for music scholars

who can usually have them under their scholarship.

Pupils have lessons for anything from half a term to

several years. You will need permission from your

parents. Contact Miss Waterfield by email or Mrs

McGarrick in the Paul David Music School for further

information.

Staff: Ms Waterfield (PW1) & Mrs Gunningham (CJG)

ALTERNATIVE MUSIC SOCIETYAMS provides opportunities both as a

showcase for Uppingham School bands

and DJs and as a society through which

students can organise rock, jazz or

alternative music events for themselves. Performances

are held two or three times a term in the Theatre,

backed by the enormous AMS sound system, light and

laser show and big screen graphics. Battle of the Bands

also operates within the auspices of AMS and is one of

the most eagerly anticipated events in the school

calendar. From punk and rock to hip-hop and dub-step,

the AMS supplies the best eclectic mix of music. Turn

up to one of the gigs for a modest fee or get more

involved by contacting one of the committee with your

ideas.

AMS President: George Burrell (LH)

Staff: Mr Ffrench (AAF)

ARCHERYArchery is a free time activity open to

everyone all year round on Tuesdays (5

– 6pm) and Fridays (4.45 – 5.45pm)

Numbers are limited so you may need

to be patient, especially at the beginning of the School

year. Team Archery is by invitation only.

Staff: Miss Webster (SELW)

ART, DESIGN & TECHNOLOGYThe Leonardo Centre is open seven

days of the week during term time and

hosts an extensive range of facilities

that all pupils are encouraged to make

use of; whether that is on voluntary basis to develop

their own creativity or joining one of the many

workshops on offer, there is truly something for

everyone.

Opening hours Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8.50am – 6.05pm

Tuesday 8.00am – 6.05pm

Thursday 8.50am – 6.05pm & 7.00 – 9.00pm

Saturday 8.30am – 1.00pm & 2.00 – 6.00pm

Sunday 2.00 – 5.30pm

WORKSHOPS Sign up and get involved in the

following… Maximum of ten participants per

workshop, all materials will be recharged or brought

by pupils

Art and Landscape ClubExploring the sculptural form through a variety of

media incorporating observation, collecting, assemblage

and recording the natural environment with an

emphasis and responses to land and time based art.

Wednesday 4.30 – 6pm

Mr Silvester (CIS)

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Fashion and TextilesBeginner, intermediate, advanced…

Open to anyone who wishes to learn how to make

their own clothes, pupils will work from a project brief

with the opportunity to develop a completely unique

item not found on the high street. Completed

garment(s) will featured on the catwalk at the yearly

Speech Day Fashion Show.

Wednesday 4.30 – 6.00pm

Miss Rieveley (ER)

Woodwork ClubThe Woodwork Club is aimed at new pupils who areinterested in developing their practical skills or whosimply enjoy making things. The usual start point mayinvolve copying a series of pre-made products, currently,or previously on display in the Leonardo or to gostraight ahead manufacturing an individual productbased on a genuine interest and knowledge. Membersare expected to attend each weekly (Wednesday)session with any project undertaken seen through tofull completion.


Mr Davison (JAD)

Fly TyingDo you fish? Do you buy your own flies? Learn the

basics of creating flies for trout and salmon fishing in

the Leonardo Centre at 4.30pm on Wednesdays. You

will learn how to start the thread, add tails, dubbing,

ribbing and bodies, hackling, adding beads, whip finishing

and more. Examples of flies made are the black and

green tadpole, blob, daddy long-legs, buzzer and ally

cascade.


Mr Simmons (CPS)

Leonardo Centre Scholars and Talented PupilsBy invitation only, this is a morning workshop for those

pupils who have an Art & Design scholarship or are

particularly talented. Projects have included painting a

traditional icon from the Byzantine era using egg

tempera.

Tuesday 8.00 – 8.45am

Mr Parker (AP), Miss Hallam (KLH) & Mr Silvester (CIS)

Life Drawing (Sixth Form only)Tuesday 7.00 – 9.00pm

Mr Parker (AP), Miss Hallam (KLH) & Mr Silvester (CIS)

PhotographyExplore the world of Digital Photo Imaging and

manipulation and the possibilities of film and printing,

supported by professional standard equipment, lighting

studio facilities, light room and dark room. Possibilities

include action, experimental special effects, landscape,

portrait and fashion photography etc.


Mr Wilson (AW) & Miss Hallam (KLH)

Prep time in the Leonardo Centre Open to pupils studying Art at GCSE, AS or A level

only, allowing for practical work to be completed

outside of normal school hours.

DT Textiles GCSE, Upper Fifth only – allows for practical prep work

to be completed.

Tuesday 7.00 – 9.00pm

Mr Parker (AP), Miss Hallam (KLH), Mr Sylvester (CIS)

& Miss Rieveley (ER)

Print Making Beginner workshop in printmaking. Print Club will

explore a variety of printmaking techniques right from

making your own print folder and handmade paper to

laser cutting an acrylic plate. Print making techniques

we will cover include intaglio, metal plate etching, chine

collé, embossing, letterpress, lino cut and collograph. You

will also laser cut a portrait and create a three layer

print. You will learn to use the Albion and Etching

presses and see the laser cutter in action.


Miss Wilkinson (EKW)

FacilitiesWould you like to design and create something? Come

to the Leonardo Centre during free time and the staff

will show you how.

• Art, Design and History of Art Library

• Drawing

• Ceramics

• Computer Aided Design and 3D Printing

• Fashion & Textiles

• Graphic Design

• Information Technology

• Metalwork

• Painting

• Photography (Digital & Traditional)

• Plastic Work

• Print Making

• Sculpture

• Woodwork

ASCLEPIANSThis is a group formed of people with

an interest in medicine (e.g. future

doctors and dentists) or veterinary

medicine. Discussions are on medical

issues, eg National Health funding; the route through

medical study; specialist surgery. There is also extensive

help in preparation for UCAS application, in terms of

advice on choice of course, completion of the

admissions forms, and personal statement compilation.

Open to anyone interested in medical or veterinary

studies.

Staff: Mr Bodily (PLB)

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ASTRONOMY SOCIETYUsing the School's telescope and

internet access to robotic telescopes

around the world, the Astronomy

Society will allow pupils to pursue an

interest in almost any area of astronomy from familiar

objects in our solar system to galaxies and nebulae at

the furthest visible reaches of space. Open to all the

School. Times will vary with the seasons and the

weather.

Staff: Miss Barbour (GTB)

AUGUSTINIANSThis is a Sixth Form book group whose

members meet to select a book with

philosophical/theological themes, and

then meet again to discuss it. It is open

to any interested Sixth Former, not just those taking

Philosophy and Religious Studies A Level.

Staff: Mr Hegarty (RCH)

AURAL CLASSESListening skills are vital for all musicians,

especially those sitting Associated Board

exams. Come along to the PDMS for

help with musical ear training.

Staff: Mr Williams (SJW)

BALLROOM DANCINGBallroom dancing is a set of partner

dances, which are enjoyed both socially

and competitively around the world.

This activity is open to all ages and will

be delivered by a qualified dance instructor on a weekly

basis. There will be a small charge (number dependent).

Pupils should contact Mr Johnstone (KGJ) if interested

in joining the activity.

BANDSConcert BandsThe concert bands comprise wind,

brass and percussion instruments. They

rehearse once a week in preparation

for several concerts including Speech Day.

Senior Concert Band is aimed at more advanced

players. There are currently 60-80 members.

Junior Concert Band caters for intermediate players

and recent beginners. This band plays some of the

lighter wind band arrangements, sometimes working on

pop and rock hit compositions.

Captain: John Brading (LH)

Alvin Tam (LH)

Staff: Miss Stevens (JS) and Mr Webster (APW)

BASKETBALLAutumn Term (Tuesdays, Thursdays and

Saturdays).Players can just turn up and

play under the supervision of a graduate

sports assistant. Team players and

novices are all welcome after their normal games option.

Spring Term – Normal games option

Time: 4.45pm – 6.00pm

Staff: Mr Sayed (QHS)

BEEKEEPING CLUBThis club looks after the School’s

beehives (about four at present) which

are kept in the Science Department

garden. The hives contain honey bees,

organised into colonies of many thousands, all produced

from eggs laid by the single queen. Managing and

handling bees is something of an art but it can be very

rewarding - honey is produced in the autumn each year.

It’s not hard work, but common sense and a sympathy

with nature are required, and occasionally a little

courage - the bees can certainly sting! However, the

School provides protective gear - all you need to bring

along is your enthusiasm.

This is an ‘occasional’ club as beekeeping is dependent

on the seasons, and the weather, so you don’t have to

sign up - just come along when you are available. To

find out when the next hive visit will take place, get in

touch with Mr Fell - email is best.

Staff: Mr Fell (BPF)

BIBLE STUDYThere are various opportunities to join

a Bible study group around the School.

Groups meet at times and places

convenient to their members. If you

would like to join one, please contact the Chaplain and

he will make arrangements for you.

Staff: The Chaplain (JBJS)

BRIDGEBridge is an addictive card game that

hones your bluffing, memory, strategy,

teamwork and communication skills.

There are always several tables of

bridge going in Meadhurst on Monday evenings from

9.00pm and sometimes at other times in the week. All

are warmly invited to drop in with card-savvy

beginners particularly welcome. For the more

competitive, we organise Inter-House competitions

and pairs tournaments. Tea and various kinds of cake

are usually on offer.

Staff: Mr Bartlett (LGB) & Mr Dewhurst (SGD)

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CADBURY TRAVEL GRANTAn annual grant of money directed

towards travelling and expeditions

taking place in the summer holidays.

The award is now around £2,000. It

requires the planning, preparation and undertaking of a

journey/expedition usually outside the British Isles

which should have an 'educational background' in the

broadest sense. Open to the Lower Sixth and Upper

Fifth. Detailed plans must be in by the end of the spring

term.

Staff: Mr O’Donoghue (RJOD)

CAREERS & HIGHEREDUCATIONThe Careers and Higher Education

Library, upstairs in the Thring Centre, is

open every weekday. It contains up to

date information on careers, work experience, training,

higher education and gap years.

The Lower School will meet the Careers Adviser, Mrs

Palmer, as part of the Life Skills programme to become

familiar with the wide range of library and online,

interactive resources (listed on UppNet). In the Sixth

Form, in addition to the advice and guidance on applying

to higher education, a number of careers seminars and

activities take place including information on careers

taster days, gap years, CV preparation, interview

technique and work experience opportunities. Careers

conventions are held regularly at the School.

Head of Careers: Mr Lovering (DL)

Careers Adviser: Mrs Palmer (TAP)

Head of Sixth Form: Mr O’Donoghue (RJOD)

CARPE DIEMThis club offers Lower Fifth and Fourth

Form pupils a unique chance to get

hands-on with the classical world and

explore the weird and wonderful

elements of ancient societies. What was it like to eat a

dormouse? Did that Emperor actually die in the arena?

Why were they always making sacrifices? Could

Odysseus really beat Achilles in a fight?

Explore the world of Greek and Roman fashion - get

your hands sticky working out how to construct

deliciously chocolatey temples, houses, or even a

gingerbread Colosseum - read the texts that are too

cool (or just plain rude) for school - sample some

'authentic' delicacies at a Roman banquet. All this and

more - reading - acting - philosophising - and of course

partying - they invented the lot so come and explore

some more... and we may even watch (or make) a film

or two!

Staff: Miss Cook (AJC)

CATHOLICSRoman Catholic pupils receive an

invitation to attend Mass in the School

Chapel on a Sunday morning,

approximately once a month. On other

weeks, it is possible to make arrangements to attend

the Saturday evening Mass at our nearest Parish Church

(Oakham). Catholic pupils who wish to make their First

Communion or to be confirmed, please see below

under “Confirmation”.


CHAMBER MUSICThis society is open to all year groups.

It provides instrumentalists with the

opportunity to meet regularly to

rehearse chamber music, both for fun

and also to prepare for performances and competitions.

It is usually set up by invitation but ideas are always

welcome.

Staff: Mr Laing (AGL)

CHESS CLUB Chess Club meets once a week

between 11.00am and 12noon on

Sundays at West Bank. Players of any

standard are welcome. There is no fee

to join; simply turn up and play. A coach from the

Leicestershire Chess Association comes to the School

when required.

There are internal competitions, both for individual

players and House teams. We have entered teams for

local School matches, in the Leicestershire League and

also in the British Schools' Championships.

Staff: Mr Lee (JCEL)

CHINESE (MANDARIN) FORBEGINNERSThis is offered as a non-exam subject

taught once a week on Friday

afternoons. Chinese is different in

almost every way from our own language - but that is

what makes it most fascinating. As well as the spoken

language, pupils learn to read and to write Chinese

characters. They also learn about Chinese culture and

food.

Staff: Miss Barefoot (MAB)

CHOIRSThere are seven school choirs offering

singing, concert and workshop

opportunities for everyone. Concert

Choir incorporates all the choirs

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during the Second Term. Contact Mr Williams for

more information. The main choirs are:

Chapel ChoirAdmission is by audition with Mr Williams and Mrs

Griffiths. Previous choral experience and the ability to

sight-sing are essential. There are two rehearsals each

week and a rehearsal before every Sunday service.

Captains: Terrence Chan (WB), David Edmondson-

Jones (WD) and Millie Purton (NH)

Staff: Mr Williams (SJW) and Mr Clements (PMC)

Chamber ChoirChamber Choir is open to members of Chapel Choir.

There are eighteen members, who sing challenging

vocal repertoire to a high standard. The Chamber

Choir sings at the Advent Carol Service and gives

concerts both in and out of School.


Concert ChoirOur famous large-scale chorus (which involves almost

a third of the School) rehearses on Monday evenings

in the Spring Term. In 2016 we will be giving a concert

in Chapel at the end of term.

Staff: Mr Williams (SJW), Miss Stevens (JS),

Mr Clements (PMC), Mrs Griffiths (CAG)

CHORAL EVENSONG SOCIETYOne Sunday each term a small group

visits a nearby cathedral or college for

a cream tea and a high quality Choral

Evensong. Possible visits this year

include Ely Cathedral, Lincoln Cathedral,

Southwell Minster, and Oxford and Cambridge colleges.

Open to all years.

Staff: The Chaplain (JBJS) & Mr Bartlett (LGB)

CHRISTIAN FORUMAnyone is welcome to come along to

this informal meeting on Thursdays at

8.30pm, in the relaxed atmosphere of

The Lodge Bar. Each week, after

drinks and home-made cakes, an outside speaker gives a

short talk explaining some aspect of Christianity and

how it is relevant today. Do come along and

investigate.

Staff: Mr Wilkinson (RMBW)

CLASSICS SOCIETYThis Society meets regularly in the

Autumn and Spring Terms, on certain

Monday evenings. There are talks by

visiting speakers from top universities

and other schools as well as by Uppingham staff and

pupils. Subject-matter is broad and accessible,

examining everything from culture and language in

ancient Greece to the Roman republic and Latin love

poetry. It is open to any member of the School,

whether studying a Classical subject or not. There is no

subscription.

Pupil Official: Polly Smith (Sa) & Lily Strange (Sa)

Staff: Mr Broadbent (SPB)

CLAY PIGEON SHOOTINGAll year round on occasional Sundays

(11.00am - 3.00pm). Open to any pupil

in the School regardless of prior

experience. Shooting takes place at the

Kibworth Shooting Ground near Market Harborough.

There is no subscription cost, but there is a charge for

each week attended. This includes all travel costs, full

use of stands with 50 targets, two boxes of cartridges,

the use of a club gun and full supervision with

instructors and coaches. Maximum of 12 guns per week.

Staff: Mr Beggs (DB1)

CLIMBINGClimbing is offered as an adventure

training activity within the CCF

programme, usually on Monday

afternoons. The climbing wall provides

various grades of challenge, whilst the fabric of the

School itself has also been found to provide some

interesting climbing problems. Climbing can also be

enjoyed as a free time activity with sessions running

after Chapel on most Sunday mornings.

Staff: Mr Allen (WSA)

COMBINED CADET FORCE (CCF)The broad function of the CCF is to

provide a disciplined organisation

within the School so that cadets may

develop powers of leadership by

means of training to promote the qualities of

responsibility, self-reliance, resourcefulness, endurance

and perseverance and a sense of service to the

Community. Most members of the Lower and Upper

Fifth take part, and some continue into the Sixth

Form.

It takes place on Monday afternoons with a short

parade at 2.20pm, followed by section training until

around 4.30pm. New entrants will have a choice

between Navy, RAF and B Squadron which provides

basic Army training, and then in the Upper Fifth there

are two additional options: Advanced Infantry and

Royal Marines.

Commanding Officer: Mr Howe (CLH)

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COMMUNITY SERVICECommunity Service takes place on

Monday afternoons for a few Upper

Fifth and most Lower Sixth pupils. You

can get involved with a wide range of

activities; everything from befriending an older person

in the community to teaching primary school children

Latin, French and maths. There are also opportunities to

work with the Riding for the Disabled charity and

Brightways an organisations that sets up drama and

music activities for children with learning disabilities.

Students build excellent relationships with their CS

people and continue with that option for the whole

academic year.In October we have a Field Day when

around 120 primary school children visit Uppingham

School for the day followed by a concert performed by

CS musicians for older people of the Uppingham

community. We endeavour to offer our time, skills and

assistance to anyone who requests it in our locality.

Doing this helps students develop interests out of

school as well as important skills such as empathy, self-

motivation and responsibility.

Staff: Miss Hayne (CH1)

COMPLINECompline is a very short, peaceful

service for the end of the day, said by

candlelight in the Memorial Chapel on

Wednesday evenings at 9.00 p.m. We

then retire to the Chaplain’s house for hot chocolate

and cake. Everyone is welcome – come every week, or

just occasionally.


CONFIRMATIONThe School Confirmation Service, for

pupils wishing to be confirmed in the

Church of England (Anglican/

Episcopalian), takes place on a Sunday in

the Summer term. There is generally a healthy uptake –

50 or 60 pupils is usual – with candidates from across

the year groups. The Chaplain sends a letter to all

parents at the end of the autumn term, asking for

expressions of interest. Confirmation preparation then

takes place weekly after the half-term exeat in the

spring term.

Roman Catholic pupils can be prepared for First

Communion at any point, and for Confirmation on

alternate years (next date in 2017) , in partnership with

local Roman Catholic parishes. Parents of Catholic

pupils will receive the same letter as other parents at

the end of the autumn term, inviting them to express

an interest, but can contact the Chaplain at any time to

discuss the options.


COOKERY CLUBEver watched Masterchef, or The Great

British Bake Off, and just known that it

should be you in that kitchen? Love

baking, experimenting with new flavours

and entertaining friends and relations with your

confections? Even if you just love to eat, Cookery Club

could be the one for you! Several teachers will guide

you through different aspects of cookery with the

opportunity to sample the delights of different cultures.

Competitions will occasionally take place but even if

you just like cooking without the pressure of rivals

glaring jealously over at your workspace, there should

still be plenty of opportunities for you to play away in

Windmill House kitchens, learn new techniques and

recipes and savour the mouth-watering results.

Cookery Club is now open to all year groups and will

take place on a half-termly basis (or more often if

staffing permits).

Staff: Mrs Hunting (MNH)

COUNTRYSIDE SPORTS ANDCONSERVATION GROUPA Sixth Form group run on a Monday

afternoon as an introduction to the

organization of countryside sports and

associated conservation work. Participants assist with

the management of a range of pursuits and venues

including local shoots, fisheries, kennels and stables.

There are occasional opportunities to take part in

activities such as clay pigeon shooting, beagling and fly

fishing.

Staff: Mr Birch (JSB)

CRICKETAutumn Term (second half only) –

Sunday 4pm – 6pm: Unders six-a-side

indoor competition

Spring Term – Sunday 2.00 - 3.00pm

(Fourth Form and Lower Fifth)

Sunday 3.00 - 4.00pm (open to any year group)

Sunday 4.00 - 6.00pm (Sri Lanka Tour Squad)

Staff: Mr Makhzangi (TM) Mr Ward (TRW)

DANCEDance is offered both as a games

option and a free time activity. Pupils

from all year groups and of all abilities

and levels of experience are very

welcome. There are classes in Street/Hip Hop and Ballet

from renowned instructors. There will be a fee of

approx. £3.50 per session for those that take up this

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exciting activity during their free time. It is also possible

to arrange private lessons for individuals or small

groups.

Staff: Mrs Melville-Coman (MJMC) and The Welland

School of Dancing

DEBATINGTwo House debating competitions take

place each year: 'Overs' (Sixth Form

only) in the autumn term, and 'Unders'

(all other year groups) in the spring

term. This is debating in a rather formal style, roughly

following the ESU's 'Schools Mace' format. Both are

knockout competitions, hotly contested throughout the

term and culminating in a final during the last week

which is judged by the Headmaster. House teams are

put together by House Captains, so if you show any

talent in this direction you should expect to be

approached in due course!

House debating is a great chance to develop some all-

important skills - constructing a sound argument,

getting your point across in a persuasive way, thinking

on your feet as your views are challenged. The School

also enters a number of national competitions such as

the Schools Mace, Debating Matters, and the Oxford

Schools’ - check out their websites for more details.s.

Captain of Debating: Rose-Marie Sage (C)

Staff: Mr Fell (BPF)

DRAMA SOCIETY(Lower School)This club is for Fourth Form and Lower

Fifth pupils who are interested in

getting involved in drama. It is open to

everyone regardless of prior experience or ability and

meets in the Theatre every Wednesday 4.30pm -

6.00pm. We work towards one large show which

takes place in the second term. Last year we

performed Sherlock – A Game of Letters. Anyone

who regularly attends Drama Society is guaranteed a

part in the play (numbers permitting). We play warm-

up games, learn new physical and vocal skills, learn

how to create a character on stage, read and interpret

extracts of plays and generally have lots of fun working

as a team! It is a great way to make friends, try your

hand at something new and have a lot of fun.

Staff: Mr Holroyd (JH)

DUKE OF EDINBURGH'SAWARDMembers of the School enrol in the

Award in the summer term of the

Fourth Form year. There is the

expectation that the pupils will progress through the

various levels of the Award, from Bronze in the Lower

Fifth and Silver in the Upper Fifth through to Gold by

the time participants leave the School. To gain an

Award at any level participants must successfully

complete programmes in the following sections:

- Skills

- Volunteering

- Physical

- Expedition

- Residential project (Gold Award only)

The Fifth Forms meet on Wednesday afternoons to

prepare for the expeditions and to fulfil their

volunteering section. This is the time of the week when

the DofE Award has priority time. The Bronze practice

expedition requires an early return after summer half

term and the assessed expedition is during the final

week of the summer term, while for Gold and Silver

the practice expeditions take place in the Easter holiday

and the assessed expeditions are at the beginning of the

summer holiday. Full details of the Award can be found

at www.dofe.org.

Staff: D of E Manager - Miss Webster (SELW)

Bronze Award - (TBA), Silver Award - Mr Kowhan (AK)

& Gold Award - Mr Lee (JCEL)

ERASMIANSA Lower Sixth discussion group, run by

the Headmaster. Meeting four or five

times a term, for one hour, in an

evening. Membership by invitation,

though applications from suitable persons will be

considered. There are also occasional social events.

Special features include free and open discussion and

the consumption of Jaffa Cakes.

Staff: The Headmaster (RSH)

FIVESFives is a sport similar to Squash;

however it is faster and played with the

hands. Beginners can progress rapidly

and Fourth Form players have

previously competed at regional and national

championships. There are also numerous fixtures

throughout the year against teams such as Oakham,

Stowe and Shrewsbury to name a few.

Practice takes place twice a week, on Wednesday and

Friday from 4.30pm to 6.00pm, when you can either

train or play a friendly match with team mates.

Staff: Mr Lee (JCEL)

FLECKER SOCIETYLiterary Society for the reading of

contemporary plays and screenplays.

Sixth Form, meeting once a term, by

invitation. Named after the poet,

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novelist and playwright, James Elroy Flecker.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Elroy_Flecker

Staff: Mr Broughton (MRB)

FLY FISHINGIn the summer term there is the

opportunity for a number of Fourth

Form novice anglers to learn to cast

and catch trout on Rutland Water

under the tuition of an experienced external instructor

(additional costs incurred).

Staff: Mr Dewhurst (SGD)

FOURTH FORM SQUASH CLUBThe Fourth Form Squash Club meets

every Wednesday at 4.30pm in two

venues; the Uppingham School Sports

Centre and the Old Squash Courts. It

is open to both boys and girls, from beginners to

advanced level. Matches are arranged against local prep

schools and last year we enjoyed fixtures with Witham

Hall, Stoneygate, Maidwell Hall, Stamford and Oakham.

Staff: Mr Smith (SAS) & Mrs Singlehurst (SMS)

FRENCH SOCIETY - SENIOROpen to all Sixth Form students of

French. Two or three meetings are held

every term. Activities include lectures,

films, plays and social events, all in

French, of course.


GAMES CLUBGames Club runs every Wednesday

from 4.30 - 6.00pm in the USSC. This

club is open to all Fourth Formers. A

variety of sports are offered throughout

the year e.g. basketball, tennis, badminton, handball,

volleyball etc. Year group competitions are held at

regular intervals. Come along if you fancy letting off a

bit of steam!

Staff: PE Department

GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETYThe Geographical Society is open to all

members of the School, whether

studying geography or not, who have an

interest in geographical issues. The

Society organises a wide range of trips, expeditions and

lectures. In recent years the Society has mounted

expeditions to the USA and Iceland in Easter 2014 as

well as to a host of UK destinations. It is hoped that

members of the Society will travel to Iceland once again

in the next couple of years. The Society is also involved

with keeping up to date with current affairs, using the

departmental 'hotboard' to display their findings.

Society members are also encouraged to organise

their own events and help is offered by the Geography

staff where needed.

Staff: Mr Davies (TPD), Mr Stevens (MBS)

GERMAN SOCIETYSenior: The Senior German Society

meets several times each term and

membership is open to all who study

or speak German. The programme is a

varied one, and includes film evenings, cooking, talks and

lectures, visits to the theatre and opera, and an annual

German-speaking dinner.

Junior: The Junior German Society meets once a term

and is open to Fourth Form and Lower Fifth. The

programme includes a variety of activities such as

baking and art as well as computer based work. Its aim

is to allow pupils to learn a little more about the

culture of the German speaking countries.

Staff: Ms Semper (ESS)

GOLF SOCIETYJunior Club membership at Luffenham

Heath Golf Club is £59 per term or

£175 for the year. Pupils wishing to join

must have a handicap of 36 or less - or

be able to play to that level - possess clubs, golf shoes

and appropriate clothing. Pupils must email Mr

Johnstone if they wish to join for any particular term

although it is advisable to join for the year as sessions

in the autumn term are held on Sundays and it is

possible for members with a handicap to play in club

competitions. In the autumn, spring and summer term,

golf lessons, are given on Wednesday afternoons at

Luffenham. There are also regular team practices on

Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and matches against

other schools. There is an opportunity for beginners to

take up the game as one of the games options in both

the spring and summer terms too.

Staff: Mr Johnstone (KGJ)

GYMNASTICS CLUBGymnasts of all standards and ages are

welcome to develop their floor and

vaulting. This is a progression from

lower school PE lessons. There is the

opportunity to develop new skills and be involved in a

display piece for Speech Day. Gym club takes place in

the Sports Centre.

Staff: Mrs Singlehurst (SMS)

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HASLAM SOCIETYThis is an academic group formed from

the best scientists in the Lower Fifth

and Upper Fifth by invitation. The

group meets two or three times a term

for discussion and debate of scientific issues well

beyond the IGCSE courses. There are occasional trips

and a summer pizza evening. Haslam was a distinguished

former Head of Science at Uppingham.

Staff: Mr Bartlett (LGB)

HISTORY SOCIETYThe History Society is open to all Sixth

Form pupils, whether they study history

or not, although historians are strongly

encouraged to attend meetings.

Activities include lectures from visiting academics (talks

will include Constitution in the Stuart Age and Viking

Burial Rituals) and a range of informal seminars to

discuss broad historical topics and recent publications

or films. Pupil debates and trips to places of historic

interest occur occasionally, depending on student

demand.

Activities are also arranged for members of the Lower

School from time to time, which include showings of

recent films such as 'Valkyrie'. If you have any ideas for

meetings or trips, or if you would like to get involved in

running the History Society, please contact any of the

staff below.

Staff: Mr Prior (TPP), Mr Hosking (SJH)

& Mr Reddy (JAR)

HOCKEYHappy Hockey Sticks: Wednesday

4.45-5.45pm on The Lee Astro.

This is an open session for any student

who is wanting to improve their stick

skills or their game play. This can include individual

skills, drag flicking, beating an opponent with flair,

reverse stick shooting, aerials.

Development Group: Friday 4.45-6.00pm

For invited students to work on more advanced skills

eg 3D skills, sharp shooting, gaining the edge over

defenders, finding that extra yard, being the defender

who dominates.

We will also support any student who would like to

embark on the England Hockey Single System. The first

stage of this is the Junior Development Centre which

is held locally one evening a week 7.30pm – 9.00pm.

In previous years this has been well attended by both

girls and boys at U14, U15, U16 and U17 levels

interested in developing their hockey skills, and who

perhaps have ambitions of competing in representative

hockey at county level and beyond. As this is a public

programme run over ten sessions there is a cost of

£35, and successful players going on to the more elite

academies (JAC) or regional performance groups

(JRPC) may incur further costs.

Staff: Mr Baker (JMB) & Mr Grammar

HOUSE CHALLENGEAn inter-House knockout competition

loosely based on the University

Challenge format: two teams of four in

a general knowledge quiz. It takes place

in the autumn term, usually on Thursday evenings after

prep, in the Houses. House teams of four - two over

16, two under 16. It leads on to the National Schools'

Challenge competition in the late autumn/spring terms.

Staff: Mr Kirk (DSRK)

INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS SKI &SNOWBOARDING COMPETITIONIndependent Schools Ski &

Snowboarding Competition is open to

both boys and girls and is designed to

be suited to advanced skiers and those looking to

push their ability, or to be an introduction to ski

racing for anyone who has not had the opportunity

before. There are three competitions Giant Slalom,

Slalom and Parallel Slalom. Ski Racing experience is

NOT required, but pupils must be comfortable skiing

on red or black runs. It is held at the end of the

Michaelmas Term in Les Deux Alpes, France and costs

approximately £1,200.

Staff: Miss Smith (KLS1)

ITALIAN SOCIETYOpen to Lower Sixth and Upper Sixth

students of Italian and their guests.

Two or three meetings are held each

term. Activities include film evenings,

talks and lectures, Italian cooking (the latter will also

be available to the Upper Fifth and Lower Fifth) and

an annual Italian-speaking dinner.

Staff: Mrs Laquintana-Fordham (CLF)

JAZZ ORCHESTRAThere is a full 20-piece jazz orchestra

that plays a mixture of traditional big

band scores and modern jazz classics.

They rehearse once a week and are in

demand for local gigs and school concerts.

Second Jazz Orchestra is for intermediate pupils who

want to learn how to improvise together and train for

the senior band.

Big Band Captain: Angus Cooper (LH)

Staff: Mr Webster (APW) & Mr Lumbers (GKL)

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LACROSSE CLUBSunday 11.00am-12noon - The Middle.

If you have never played lacrosse

before or just want to hone your stick

skills, this is the session for you. It is

open to both boys and girls of all ages. All you need is

a gum shield, a stick if you have one (if not one can be

provided), bags of energy and a willingness to have fun.


LAMDA (The London Academy ofMusic and Dramatic Art)LAMDA speech and drama classes are

offered to students at the beginning of

each academic year. LAMDA sessions

are designed to raise standards in communication

through the spoken word, fostering an appreciation of

literature, poems and drama whilst supporting the

creative, intellectual and social development of the

individual as a whole.

Each year LAMDA classes culminate in an examination

which students typically take each May at a level that

has been agreed with the specialist LAMDA teacher.

The examinations are designed to equip candidates,

whatever their age or aspirations, with a range of skills

that will serve them throughout life. Indeed students

passing any of the Level 3 exams will be able to claim

between 20 - 120 UCAS points (comparable to an A at

GCE level). Those who have taken LAMDA

examinations in the past, or those wanting to try it for

the first time are equally encouraged to express an

interest.

Staff: Miss Rayner (CJR)

LAW SOCIETYLaw Society is a student-led society for

pupils interested in exploring the legal

profession. There are usually a number

of trips to De Montfort University's

Law Club throughout the year and several talks from

visiting speakers.

Staff: Mr Reddy (JAR)

LEIGHTON GROUPAn invitation-only group in which

academic scholars and other

academically able pupils are stretched

and challenged. The group is named

after Roland Leighton,a polymath prizeman on Speech

Day 1914, fiancé of Vera Brittain and hero of her

memoir Testament of Youth. Members of the Leighton

Group are assigned a mentor who meets with them a

number of times throughout the year to discuss issues

and tasks, and to monitor their progress. The members

of the Leighton Group in each year regularly meet up

for group discussions and progress checks. Past

assignments have covered debating and writing a paper

on the routes of Islam and the concept of Utopia, for

example. Cultural trips are organised to broaden the

scholars’ experience. Recent trips include a visit to

Oxford and Cambridge including the Pitt Rivers and

Fitzwilliam Museums,and a group went to the Althorp

Literary Festival.

Staff member: Mr Prior (TPP)

LICKESS SOCIETYThis Society meets regularly in the

Autumn and Spring Terms, on Tuesday

evenings to deal with all manner of

Mathematical matters. There are talks

by visiting speakers from top universities, by pupils, and

by members of staff as well as training session for the

various Maths Challenges and STEP exams. Membership

is by invitation only but is not dependent solely on

mathematical ability.

Staff member: Mr Farrelly (JRF)

LITERARY SOCIETYOrganises theatre trips, lectures and

discussions for the Sixth Form. Open

to all, though particularly appropriate

for those doing A Level English.

Please contact Mrs Miller (CAM) for further details.

LOWER SCHOOL LANGUAGESCHOLARSLower School Language Scholars meet

regularly on Wednesday afternoons

with the aim of exploring interesting

elements of French culture in more depth. Films, and

evocative books provide a theme for informal

discussion, but many other areas of interest are

welcomed for debate; art, food, historical figures, regions

of France to name a few.

Pupils will be stretched and helped to develop a wider

range of thought and expression in French. This is a

particularly worthwhile choice for anyone hoping to

take their GCSE early, and is open to Scholars, and

anyone else with the right ambitions and attitude.

Staff: Mr Worthington (TRW)

LUNCHTIME CONCERTSGiven by School musicians these

concerts are held every Wednesday

during term at 1.20pm in Uppingham

Parish Church. Admission is free and

tickets are not required. Concerts tend to last 25-30

minutes.


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MOTOR WORKSHOPIf you are interested in any form of

motor engineering, from making a car

to making a go-kart, this is for you.

There is a waiting-list to join; contact

Mr Johnstone as soon as you can to put your name on

the list. When your turn comes, the Motor Workshop

behind the Thring Centre is open from 2.00 - 6.00pm

on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; a fee

(currently £17 per term) goes on the bill, and you have

to pay for the spare parts you need to complete your

project.

Don't worry if you don't know anything about motors

yet - most of us start from there - we will teach you

what you need as you need it. Subscription: £17 per

term

Staff: Mr Johnstone (KGJ) & Mr Andrew Wright

MUSIC TECHNOLOGYMusic Technology sessions are held in

the Paul David Music School on

Wednesdays and Fridays at 4.20pm and

on Sundays from 11.00am - 1.00pm.

Available for those interested in any of the following:

song-writing, recording in bands or solo, singing,

producing, sound engineering, re-mixing, film composing,

jamming and MC-ing.

Captain: Magnus Erlandsen (SH)

Staff: Mr Ffrench (AAF), Mr Pike (AP)

& Miss Giddens (NSG)

MUSIC THEORYClasses which can help with reading

music and passing Grade 5 Theory take

place on Wednesdays at 4.30pm.


NETBALLThis is a session for budding U14

players who want to improve their skills

and game play.It is an excellent way of

preparing for the County U14

Tournament held in November.

Sharpen your skills, advance your defending and

attacking skills, and prepare to succeed!

Wednesday 4.45 - 5.45pm

Staff: Miss Mason (OHM)

ORCHESTRASSenior Symphony OrchestraThis is one of the leading ensembles

within the School, giving major concerts

throughout the year. Participation is by

invitation or audition. Rehearsals take place twice

weekly. Recent repertoire has included the Brahms

Violin Concerto, Schumann 3, Dvorak 8, Weber

Clarinet Concerto, Saint Saens Organ Symphony,

Mendelssohn Violin Concerto, Beethoven Egmont

Overture, Brahms Academic Festival Overture,

Shostakovich Jazz Suite, Copland Rodeo, Grieg Peer

Gynt Suite

Orchestral Manager: Johnny Warren (Hf)

Captains: Miranda Bowman (Fd) Darren Wong (M)

Laurence Cummins (WB)

Staff: Mr Laing (AGL) Mr Webster (APW)

Senior String OrchestraThis is a string orchestra for the more advanced string

players. Recent repertoire has included Vaughan

Williams: Variations on a Theme of Thomas Tallis, Bach

Double Violin Concerto, Britten Simple Symphony,

Holst St Paul’s Suite, Tchaikovsky’s Serenade and Grieg’s

Holberg Suite. This Ensemble can expand to include

wind players to for a chamber orchestra. Rehearsals are

weekly on Thursdays at 5.00pm.

Captain: Keith Li (Hf)


SinfoniaThis is an orchestra for intermediate players. It

rehearses once a week. The emphasis is on learning

how to play effectively as an ensemble


PAUL DAVID SOCIETYNamed after Uppingham's first

Director of Music, the Paul David

Society is responsible for organising

and promoting concerts and music-

making within the School.

Captains: Jemima Oakey (L) & Sam Der-Kerkorvian (WD)

Staff: Mr Williams (SJW) & Miss Stevens (JS)

POLITICS SOCIETYThe Politics Society normally meets

twice a term with guest speakers giving

topical, informative and often

controversial talks. Previous years have

seen us host an evening with Robin Budenberg,

Chairman of UKFI, who gave a talk on the banking crisis

and bankers’ bonuses, The highlight of 2012/3 was Lord

Butler, the former Cabinet Secretary, who spoke about

his experiences working for, amongst others, Tony Blair

and chairing the inquiry into the Iraq War. 2013/14 saw

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us host the Head of Politics from Charterhouse School,

Jesse Knight, who talked about the ‘South’ in the USA.

We were also visited by The Rt Hon Stephen Dorrell

MP who gave a talk on the effectiveness of Parliament.

2014/15 saw a European debate, a talk by the campaign

group Liberty and a talk on the US Mid-term elections

by Dr Clodagh Harrington of De Montfort University.

Talks and lectures normally take place in the Lecture

Theatre between 7.00pm - 8.00pm on weekdays, are

usually free and involve audience participation. The

Society is open to the whole School, though most

people that attend are in the Sixth Form or in the

Upper Fifth who have an interest in studying Politics at

A Level.

Staff: Mr Makhzangi (TM)

POLOPolo training sessions and chukkas are

open to boys and girls in all years.

Training sessions last between one and

two hours, and are held at Ranksboro

Polo Club outside Oakham on Wednesday and Friday

afternoons, and are conducted by the HPA-qualified

coach Thomas Collie (OU). Fixtures take place in the

summer term against nearby schools and polo club

teams (usually on Sundays), culminating in the SUPA

Schools Championships at the end of June.

Consent is required from parents, and training costs

around £40 per session. Chukkas vary between £40 and

£50 depending on whether they are held at Ranksboro

or are ‘away’ fixtures, and all ponies and kit are

provided, although pupils are welcome to bring their

own. It is recommended that you are a competent

rider, though this is by no means necessary.


READING CAFÉSundays 11.00am-12 noon in the Main

Library (after Chapel) Open to all year

groups.This is a book club which you

can dip into when you’re available and

always comes with cake!

We will take a wry look at teenage young adult fiction,

play some ‘literary’ games and have open discussions

about what’s popular in the publishing world. By

following author blogs, book trailers and video links we

will harness technology to connect to this interesting

and provocative world of the book, and linkup with

some other book groups in schools around the UK. In

September we will launch the Uppingham Book Award,

have a look at graphic novels in January, and follow

some of the good teen book awards that are launched

later in the year. Have your say and a bit of fun whilst

indulging in your secret passion for books (and cake!)

Staff: Mrs Wray (SJW2)

R. E. D. (The Robotics, Engineeringand Drones Club)A club for those interested in designing,

building and programming robots,

quadcopters, drones, Arduino, and

Raspberry Pi: there are weekly meetings in the Cavell

Centre, and we are open to all year groups. Amazon

are already designing quadcopters to deliver their

packages, Google are building battlefield robots and

driverless cars, and the military is flying unmanned

drone missions, so this technology is already out there

and only going to become more important.

Staff: Mr deWet (NKD), Mr Bartlett (LGB)

SAILINGThis is a chance for those who have any

level of experience to have a go at

sailing at Uppingham. The activity takes

place at Rutland Water on certain

Sunday afternoons during the sailing season, from

2.00pm to 4.30pm. Mr MacCarthy will email the Fourth

Form with details and pupils need to sign up if they are

interested as spaces are limited. There is also the

option of progressing from this recreational sailing to

team sailing in the summer term. The only equipment

that you will need is some form of suitable footwear,

the rest is provided by the School.

Staff: Mr MacCarthy (TGM)

SCIENCE SOCIETYThe Science Society is a well-

established academic society at

Uppingham. There is no formal

membership; all pupils are invited to all

the talks. The aim of the Science Society is to present

the enjoyable and unusual faces of science through

lectures of interest to all levels in the School, on topics

studied here and beyond. There are typically five

lectures each year, frequently by distinguished speakers

from top universities. Some Lower Sixth and Upper

Sixth pupils help with the publicity, logistics and

entertaining of the speakers – do get in touch if

interested in helping. Talks take place in the Mark

Glatman Lecture Theatre on certain Wednesdays at 7.15pm.

Staff: Mr Bartlett (LGB)

SCUBA DIVINGThe School runs the PADI Open Water

Course each term. The course is a

mixture of academic and confined

water sessions which are carried out in

the School pool. The courses are open to all pupils.


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SHOOTINGIn the autumn and spring terms .22

target shooting is a free time activity

between 4.30pm - 6.00pm on Tuesdays

and Wednesdays. All pupils are

welcome to come along and experience everything

from fun target shooting to disciplined 25 yards

competition shooting. Then progress to full-bore

shooting during the summer months by taking it up as a

sports option and shooting at distances up to 1200

yards away.

Staff: Mr Gladding (KG)

SPANISH SOCIETY Senior: The Senior Spanish Society is

or Sixth Form pupils who study Spanish

(and any other Sixth Form Spanish

speakers) to gather together for a

programme of cultural activities, ranging from South

American theme evenings to film showings, trips to

Spanish plays and Spanish cuisine tasting.

Junior: The Junior Spanish Society meets once a term

and is open to Fourth Form and Lower Fifth by

invitation only. The programme includes a variety of

activities such as cultural quizzes, flamenco dancing as

well as computer based work. Its aim is to allow pupils

to learn a little more about the culture of the Spanish

speaking countries.

Staff: Mr Salvador Noguera (RSN), Miss Fernández (YF1)

SPORTS CENTRE The facilities in Uppingham’s fabulous

new Sports Centre include a sports

hall, 25-metre/six-lane swimming pool,

fitness studio, gymnasium, squash courts

and dance studios. There are therefore considerable

opportunities for all pupils to make use of the Sports

Centre facilities in their free time, for activities such a:

- Archery (see page 1)

- Badminton

- Basketball (see page 3)

- Fitness

- Soccer

- Squash

- Swimming

- Table-tennis

Plus there will be classes available to a variety of age

groups throughout the year in the following: -

- Dance (see page 6)

- Gymnastics (see page 8)

- Keep Fit

- Martial Arts

- Trampolining (see page 14)

Fitness classes are also available at the Sports Centre -

these classes are supervised by qualified class

instructors and pupils are able to attend in their free

time. Classes include dance, cardio, mind & body, tone

& condition and Keiser Spinning. Should a pupil attend,

these classes are individually chargeable, added to the

pupils school bill. For more information about different

classes available and attendance speak to the reception

team at the Sports Centre.

Details are published termly. It may be possible to

arrange additional classes if there is sufficient demand.

Director of Sport: Mr Westgate (PAW)

Head of Girls’ Sport: Miss Smith (KLS1)

TECHNICAL THEATREAre you interested in Theatre Lighting

or Sound? Want to learn more about

working backstage? Well now you can!

From 4.30 till 6.00pm on a Tuesday

afternoon you can come to the theatre and learn

about how the technical side of theatre works. You will

help out in both of the venues and have sessions on

lighting and sound design as well as equipment

knowledge, rigging, focussing and operating the desks.

You will also help out with other tasks related to

these areas.

Participating in this activity will also open up the

opportunity to be involved with some of the shows

that tour into the Theatre, to work with their

technicians, and will allow you to watch from the

Technical Box to see how they’re run. You will also

have the opportunity to be involved in a trial for the

Brand New PSA (Performance Support Award) Bronze

level should you wish.

Staff: Miss Howes

TENNIS COACHINGThere is individual and small group

tennis coaching (up to four people)

available on Sundays from 11.00am to

6.00pm in the autumn and spring terms

for those who are interested. You will need permission

from your parents for this activity as the sessions are

recharged to you at the hourly rate of the coach. Fully

qualified external tennis coaches run these sessions.

Staff: Miss Barefoot (MAB)

THEATRE: PERFORMANCESUPPORT TEAMInterested in helping out behind the

scenes for School productions? There

are opportunities throughout the year

to join the PST in one of many roles. We need teams

for all departments including Stage Management,

Costume, Make-Up and Workshop & Paintshop (Set

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Construction & Painting). In the six or seven weeks

prior to a show you will be involved in the production

process as much as possible, learning new practical skills

and techniques, organisational and design processes and

gaining insight into how a backstage team works. The

meetings vary from week-to-week and you are

encouraged to attend sessions when you are able.

A production schedule is produced for each show so

you can plan in advance.The crew for each show will be

chosen from those people who are available for all of

show week and have shown commitment and reliability

throughout the production process. An email will be

sent out to the whole school when the work for each

show begins, asking for you to get in touch.

You will also have the opportunity to be involved in a

trial for the Brand New PSA (Performance Support

Award) Bronze level should you wish.

Staff: Miss Key (RSAK)

THE THEATREThere are three School Drama

productions in the year, and two

specifically for the Fourth Form and

Lower Fifth. Throughout the year

Uppingham Theatre runs a very good programme of

plays, comedy and music which you can attend.

Information is sent out by email and there are posters

around the School as well as brochures outside the

Theatre. Help yourself! Tickets are bought via House

Theatre Reps or by email and charged to your end of

term bill. At the Theatre you will see some famous

people - Stephen Fry, The Cambridge Footlights, The

Reduced Shakespeare Company have been here - and

many others who become famous later! All are

welcome.

There is also an opportunity for one or two pupils to

assist with programming and promotion. This would

involve being in contact with professional companies,

arranging visits, helping with brochures and much more.

Staff: Miss Rayner (CJR)

THE THRING CENTREThe Thring Centre is the Sixth Form

Social Centre, which is open to all Sixth

Formers on several evenings

throughout the week and to the Upper

Fifth on Saturday evenings. Activities organised by the

Thring Committee include regular discos, seasonal

themed evenings, acoustic evenings and films on a

cinema screen.

The Thring Centre offers a meeting place out of

Houses with a sitting room complete with a large

screen TV, pool table, table football, PS3, table tennis,

pétanque, and a nice garden to sit and chat. In addition,

the Thring Centre accommodates the Higher Education

and Careers Libraries and the office of the School's

Careers Adviser, Mrs Palmer (TAP).

Staff: Mr Wright (GSW)

TRAMPOLINING CLUBFor pupils of all ages and abilities. An

opportunity to try something new, or

just to develop the skills you’ve learned

on your garden trampoline! Can you

put together a ten move routine, keep it in the middle

and land on your feet? Come along and see. This activity

happens in the Gymnasium in the Sports Centre with a

display performed on Speech Day.

This may be run by an external coach and so will incur

a charge each half term.


UPPINGHAM RADIO & TV:UppAIRRun by AMS, Uppingham Radio serves

to bring Uppingham School and the

wider Uppingham community into

sharp contemporary focus. Radio show content

includes topical discussion, student bands, commercial

music, entertainment shows and challenges.

President, Uppingham Radio: Zoe Neal (Sa)

Staff: Mr Ffrench (AAF)

UPPcodeDo you want to learn how to write

computer code? Make your own app?

This group meets on Wednesday

afternoons in ICT1, membership is

subject to interview.

Staff: Miss Webster (SELW) & Mr Niblett (AJN)

UPPshotIf you have a keen interest in

photography, this is an opportunity to

join a small group of pupils who will

attend and photograph School events.

You will be provided with School equipment, and the

photographs you take will be uploaded onto the School

network; many will then be published via UPPnet.

You will earn points for any photograph that is used in

a School publication (other than UPPnet) and there are

prizes awarded each year for the photographer with

the most points.

Staff: Miss Webster (SELW) & Mr Wilson (AW)

UppYours: THE OTHERUPPINGHAM MAGAZINEUppYours is the fairly recent creation

of some free-thinking Lower Sixth

students, who aim to bring

entertainment to the masses through satire and

parody. The UppYours team have brought you such

journalistic masterpieces as 'Overheard in Uppingham'

and 'Dress Your RS Teacher', as well as commenting

comedically on general issues faced by the average

Uppinghamian.

The ten-page magazine is produced once every half

term and disseminated among the boarding houses. It

is written entirely by students and sub-edited by

members of staff). Writing and creating the magazine

has been led by Sixth Form students via email and

weekly meetings, and increasingly the lower years are

getting involved, finding their satirical voices.

Editors: Jak Foster (WB) and Millie Purton (NH)

Staff: Mr Boyd-Williams (ABW)

WATER SKIINGTakes place on Tuesday and Thursday

afternoons - summer term and first half

of the autumn term. It is also possible

to do water skiing as part of the

Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh courses (as a

‘hobby’). The charge is £8.00 per session.

Staff: Mr Boston (RASB)

WINE & FOOD SOCIETYOccasional tastings held in the Language

Centre (or occasionally Houses) and a

variable charge is payable. Upper Sixth

only (by invitation).


WRITERS' BLOCWriters' Bloc is for people who enjoy

writing. A group of people will meet

informally with a member of staff or a

visiting writer to try their hand at

journalism, drama, fiction or poetry. All year groups are

welcome, and so are those with IT publishing skills: one

aim is to produce an anthology.

Please contact Mrs Miller (CAM) for further details.

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Sports Options 2015 - 2016(Major sports are shown in bold)

Autumn Term Autumn Term

Summer TermSummer Term

Spring TermSpring Term

Rugby

Hockey U14

Badminton

Cross-country

Fencing

Sailing (until

half-term)

Shooting

Squash

Swimming

Hockey

Aerobics

Badminton

Basketball

Cross-country

Dance

Fencing

Lacrosse (Senior)

Sailing

Shooting

Swimming

Squash

B OYS G I R L S

Netball

Cross-country

Aerobics

Badminton

Basketball

Dance

Fencing

Girls’ Football

Golf

Lacrosse (Junior)

Shooting

Squash

Swimming

Rugby U14

Hockey

Cross-country

Badminton

Basketball

Fencing

Football

Golf

Shooting

Squash

Swimming

Athletics

Tennis

Cricket

Cycling

Fencing

Fitness (outside)

Golf

Rounders

Sailing

Shooting

Swimming

Volleyball

Athletics

Cricket

Tennis

Cycling

Fencing

Golf

Sailing

Shooting

Swimming

Volleyball

In the Fourth Form, pupils participate in the major sports(shown in bold) only. After the first year, those in the A and B teams are

expected to choose a major sport, other pupils, however, can choose from

a variety of options such as those shown above.

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