Where girls learn without limits 2021-2022

Co-CurricularProgramme

At NHSG there is nothing ordinary about our co-curricular offer and we strongly encourage girls to discover their passions through our extensive programme. Whether it is trying something new or engaging in a life-long interest, there will be an activity, club or society for your daughter to enjoy.

Research into the benefits of co-curricular activity in schools has found that pupils who participate in these activities attain higher academic results, have better relationships at school, and are more likely to lead healthy, active lifestyles when they leave school. They also learn the value of commitment, teamwork, discipline and open-mindedness.

Our co-curricular programme available from Reception through to Year 13 provides opportunities for our girls to develop leadership skills, build resilience, represent the school, and above all, offers them the chance to make life-long memories and friends.

As well as clubs run by our dedicated staff, our Sixth Formers are encouraged to share their interests with younger girls by setting up and leading activities of their own. This demonstrates initiative and organisation on the part of our Sixth Formers and promotes team spirit across all age groups.

We encourage girls to get involved in a variety of activities as it is important to maintain a healthy balance between their studies and life outside of school work. This approach is key to them leading positive and fulfilled lives and enjoying everything that Newcastle High has to offer.

If you have any questions, please do get in touch with our Co-Curricular Co-ordinators.

Mrs Barnett e.barnett@ncl.gdst.net

Junior School Senior School

Miss Pennys.penny@ncl.gdst.net

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BRIGHT SPARKS

CREATIVE SPARKS

Junior School Bright Sparks has a strong focus on developing a further interest in academic and STEM subjects for girls in Year 2 – Year 6. This programme is tailored to capture your daughter’s imagination and ignite her natural curiosity. Blocks of 6/7 weeks will be delivered in the following areas: Humanities, Science, Technology, Maths and Communication.

This element of the co-curricular programme focuses on the Creative Arts plus Outdoor Learning and your daughter will have the opportunity to experience all fours areas of: Art, Dance, Textiles and Forest School as she progresses through the school year. Your daughter will rotate throughout the blocks over the academic year from September through to May.

CHOIR Concerts and performances planned for the coming year and the Junior Choir will play an intrinsic part in our performance calendar. We look forward to your daughter performing in small informal concerts as well as in whole school performances.

GAMING For experienced gamers or girls looking to try something new! Gaming Club will be an opportunity to discuss your daughter’s favourite games, work collaboratively, learn about ‘gaming etiquette’ and provide opportunities to learn and problem solve whilst enjoying a range of age appropriate video games in a secure environment (online gaming will not be an element of the club).

MODERN LANGUAGES

An introduction to French and German club for girls in Years 5 and 6. Mandarin club will run on Tuesday evenings to build upon the Mandarin lessons that will be introduced for girls in Year 2 from September and girls from Years 1 and 2 are welcome to join this club.

MUSICAL THEATRE

Musical Theatre club is open to girls from Years 4 – 6. This will culminate in a Junior School Musical, which will take place in our Senior School site during the summer term, making use of the excellent facilities for performances that we have at Tankerville Terrace.

ORCHESTRA Girls who currently learn a musical instrument are invited to join our Junior Orchestra which will run every Wednesday evening. Being part of the orchestra will bring various opportunities to perform in school concerts and Open Days as well as learning fun pieces with friends.

SAMBA BAND This is a lively and exciting opportunity for any girl who is keen to develop a musical interest. Samba band will be delivered by Mr Dave Lowry who has delivered peripatetic drum lessons at NHSG for a number of years.

PE Your daughter will continue to have the opportunity to enjoy PE clubs before and after school and these are indicated on the timetable. From September, as an addition to our offer, Years 3 and 4 will have the opportunity to take part in a PE club on our senior school site before school on a Wednesday morning and all Year 3 and 4 will then have a PE lesson from 9am until 10am in Senior School, making the most of the facilities available.

Junior School Co-Curricular Clubs

MONDAYTime Activity Year Group Teacher LocationAfter School16.00 - 17.00 Choir Reception - Year 2 Miss Young Music Room16.00 - 17.00 Choir Years 3 - 6 Mrs Newey Main Hall

Autumn Term Timetable 2021

TUESDAYTime Activity Year Group Teacher LocationBefore School8.00 - 9.00 PE Years 1 - 2 Mr Franks KS1 AstroturfAfter School16.00 - 17.00 Mandarin Years 1 - 2 Mrs Zhang MFL Room16.00 - 17.00 Samba Band Years 3 - 6 Mr Lowry Main Hall

WEDNESDAYTime Activity Year Group Teacher LocationBefore School7.50 - 8.30 Netball Years 3 - 4 PE Staff Senior School After School15.30 - 16.00 Literacy/

Maths/Science

Reception Junior School Staff Reception classroom

16.00 - 17.00 Creative Sparks

Years 2 - 6 Junior School Staff Junior School classroom - TBC

16.00 - 17.00 Musical Theatre

Years 4 - 6 Mrs Richardson Main Hall/Maurita Hall

16.00 - 17.00 Orchestra Years 2 - 6 Mrs Kempston Music Room

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Junior School Co-Curricular Clubs

THURSDAYTime Activity Year Group Teacher LocationBefore School7.50 - 8.30 Netball Year 5 PE Staff Senior SchoolLunchtime

Hockey Year 5 PE Staff Senior SchoolAfter School16.00 - 17.00 Bright

SparksYears 2 - 6 Junior School Teaching

StaffJunior School classroom - TBC

15.45 - 16.30 Literacy/Maths/Science

Year 1 Junior School Teaching Staff

Junior School classroom - Sewell

Autumn Term Timetable 2021

FRIDAYTime Activity Year Group Teacher LocationBefore School7.50 - 8.30 Netball Year 6 PE Staff Senior SchoolLunchtime

Hockey Year 6 PE Staff Senior SchoolAfter School16.00 - 17.00 Gaming Club Years 3 - 4 Mr Bosworth Junior School ICT Suite

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Creative Sparks (Years 2-6)Autumn Term 1 Timetable 2021

Art

Dance

Forest School

Forest School

Textiles

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

Year 6

Bright Sparks (Years 2-6)Autumn Term 1 Timetable 2021

Humanities

Technology

Science

Communication

Maths

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

Year 6

Senior SchoolPROTEN

Proten has been designed to inspire and stretch our girls intellectually and culturally. with a passion for learning. The programme will cover a broad range of subjects, as you will see from the timetable below.

Years 7 -8 (Room 17)

Years 9-10 (Room 42/43)

Years 11-12 (Room 28)

Thurs 16th September Physics Business/Econimics Politics

Thurs 30th September RS/Phil Physics Maths

Thurs 7th October Biology History Physics

Thurs 14th October Nutrition – Dr Emma Stevenson – Newcastle University

Thurs 4th November Information Technology/Computing

Classics Religious Studies/ Philosophy

Thurs 11th November Chemistry Music Business/Economics

Thurs 18th November Maths English Chemistry

Thurs 25th November Politics Maths Classics

Thurs 2nd December Introduction to Astronomy by Kielder Observatory

The Aurora by Kielder Observatory

Thurs 9th December Geography Chemistry Modern Foreign Languages

ATHLETICS Our Winter athletics clubs provides girls to work on technique and fitness during the off season to ensure they are prepared for the Summer months. Girls will have the opportunity to work on all track and field events.

BADMINTON Badminton offers recreation, development and performance opportunities for all girls. Everyone is welcome.

CHOIR The choir provides girls the chance to sing as a collective. They learn a variety of songs and perform at concerts and major school events such as the Christmas Carol Service. All are welcome.

CODING CLUB Coding club will be a space for girls to develop coding skills and create their own computer games, animations and websites. They will learn how to use technology creatively.

DANCE COMPANY KS3

This group is for girls who are developing as dancers. They work on a variety of styles, such as Musical Theatre, Ballet, Jazz and Contemporary. They meet weekly to choreograph and rehearse a dance based on a variety of stimuli and they also perform in lots of events.

DANCE COMPANY KS4

Dance Company is for girls who demonstrate a high standard of technical ability and creativity in Dance. Company members work collaboratively to develop their skills to the highest level. Girls then perform at NHSG, public events and national competitions. Girls also have the opportunity to work with guest choreographers during workshops and residencies to gain new skills and experience.

FOOTBALL Football club develops skills and game understanding which can then be transferred into the competitive environment. The girls will have the chance to represent school in local competitions.

GUITAR GROUP Guitar Group provides girls with the opportunity to perform music from a variety of genres including pop and jazz. Acoustic, electric and bass guitarists are all welcome.

HOCKEY Hockey is a sport for girls training at least once a week. Teams will play local fixtures, cup games, local and GDST tournaments. Every girl who wants to be part of the hockey programme is welcome and we run as many teams as required for everyone to have a competitive opportunity.

LANGUAGELEADERS

Language Leaders club is run by Sixth Formers working towards their Young Language Leaders Award. The younger girls who attend will receive support with their Modern Foreign Language studies including guidance on revision and the opportunity to engage in fun, educational activities that will reinforce their learning.

NETBALL Netball is a sport for girls training at least once a week. Teams will play local fixtures, cup games, local and GDST tournaments. Every girl who wants to be part of the netball programme is welcome and we run as many teams as required for everyone to have a competitive opportunity.

ORCHESTRA Orchestra is our instrumental ensemble and they play material from a range of composers – from Mozart to Jessie J. Available for strong instrumentalists, this provides a high quality experience and challenges girls’ musical abilities. Attendees will play in a variety of concerts throughout the year. Those who have an instrument lesson should consider one of our ensembles.

PROTEN Proten, meaning ‘stretch’ in Latin, is our academic enrichment programme designed to inspire and stretch our girls intellectually and culturally. This programme is available to all girls, but does require girls to sign up.

TRAMPOLINE Trampoline Club offers girls an opportunity to develop a range of skills from simple to complex and put them together into routines to take to competitions. Everyone is welcome.

THEATRE CLUB The club will work towards performing a National Theatre Connections play. Everyone is welcome.

Senior School Co-Curricular Clubs

MONDAYTime Activity Year Group Teacher LocationBefore School7.45 – 8.30 Netball Under 14 Miss Watson Tankerville Sports HallAfter School16.00 - 16.45 Choir All Mr Newey Music Room16.00 - 17.00 KS4 Dance Company Years 10 -12 Mrs Hylton Dance Studio16.00 - 17.15 Netball Year 7 Miss Watson Tankerville Sports Hall16.00 - 17.15 Netball Year 8 Miss Gibson Brandling Sports Hall16.00 - 17.15 Hockey Years 9 - 10 Mrs Hamer/

Miss HeffordAstro

Autumn Term Timetable 2021

TUESDAYTime Activity Year Group Teacher LocationBefore School7.45 – 8.30 County Netball Year 10 Miss Watson Tankerville Sports HallAfter School16.00 - 16.30 Guitar Group All Mr Watt Music Room16.00 - 17.00 KS3 Dance Company Years 7 - 9 Mrs Hylton and

Dance CaptainsDance Studio

16.00 - 17.00 Hockey Years 11- 13 Mr Hindshaw Astro16.00 - 17.00 Languages/Young

Language LeadersAll Language Leaders Room 12

16.00 - 17.00 Athletics Years 7 - 8 Mrs Chipchase Tankerville Sports Hall

Senior School Co-Curricular Clubs

WEDNESDAYTime Activity Year Group Teacher LocationAfter School16.00 - 16.45 Orchestra All Mr Newey Music Room16.00 - 17.00 Coding Club All Mr Willis Room 7 16.00 - 17.00 Theatre Group Years 9 - 13 Mrs Dobson Drama Studio16.00 - 17.15 Netball Years 11 - 13 Miss Penny/Miss Watson Brandling Sports Hall16.00 – 17.15 Trampoline Years 7 - 8 Mrs Hamer Tankerville Sports Hall16.00 – 17.15 Football Years 9 - 13 Miss Gibson Astro

Autumn Term Timetable 2021

THURSDAYTime Activity Year Group Teacher LocationAfter School16.00 - 17.00 Proten All Various Senior School classroom - TBC16.00 - 17.00 Musical Rehearsal All Performing Arts Staff Music Room16.00 - 17.15 Hockey Years 7 - 8 Mrs Hamer/Miss Hefford Astro

FRIDAYTime Activity Year Group Teacher LocationBefore School7.45 - 8.30 Netball Year 9 Miss Watson Brandling Sports HallAfter School16.00 - 17.00 Hockey Years 7 - 8 Mrs Hamer/Miss Hefford Astro16.00 - 17.00 Musical Rehearsal All Performing Arts Music Room

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further details!