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This guide contains details of Complementary Studies courses available to you.

As well as studying your chosen subjects, you will also have the opportunity to take part in a range of Extension activities. Extension Studies in both the first and second year provide an excellent way to develop wider skills and abilities such as team-working, problem-solving, creativity, critical thinking and the capacity to conduct independent research, all of which are greatly valued by both universities and employers. In your first year Extension Course, you will have the opportunity to undertake a Complementary Study alongside your core A Level or BTEC subjects. This is a great opportunity to explore new activities in a range of different areas including creative arts, social sciences, humanities and sports; giving you a chance to learn something new or get better at an activity you’re already enjoying. Complementary Studies courses are not examined, but are compulsory and runs from September to Easter. Most courses include 1 period per week on your timetable however some courses require slightly more commitment. Making your choices You will make your 6 choices during the online enrolment process. Further details will be sent to you separately.

Costs Many Complementary Studies courses are free, but where specialist materials and equipment, transport or external organisations are used, a charge will be made to cover the costs incurred. (Details are included with the course information in this brochure). COVID- 19 Due to the impact of Coronavirus the educational landscape is fast moving and constantly shifting. We have therefore sought to develop our range of complementary studies activities to account for this. Of course there are some activities that are more challenging to run under current restrictions, so we will monitor the situation and be flexible and adapt activities where appropriate. We will update students in September were there to be any changes to their chosen courses.

Complementary Studies Booklet 2020-21

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Humanities and Social Science

Sciences, Maths and IT Creative Arts

Anti- Racism Club

Environmental Chemistry Contemporary Choir

Book Club Saving the Planet with Science College Band

Creative Writing Investigating Science (CREST Award) £

College Magazine

Debating Society

Programming College Production*

Euroculture Sports Composing and Creating Music

Film, Politics & Human Rights Crossfit £ Exploring Drawing

Film Club

Circuit Training Exploring Portraiture £

Geographic Information Systems

Community Sports Leaders Qualification

Jazz Band

Geography in the News

Five Aside Football Life Drawing (clothed) £

Introduction to Forensic and Criminal Psychology

Futsal Music Theory

Introduction to Film History Girls Basketball Development Photography

Introduction to Theology of Christianity

Girls Rugby Development Photography (Darkroom) £

Italian for Beginners Meditation through Movement Textile Printing Techniques

Leaders 4 Life Scuba Diving £ Theatre Workshop

Model United Nations Team Basketball £*

Newspeaks Team Boys Football £* Cross- Curricular Post- Production Workflow and Visual Effects

Team Girls Football £* Duke of Edinburgh

Psychology in Film Team Hockey £* Life Skills

Russian for Beginners Team Netball £*

Sustainable Society Team Rugby £*

Thinking Skills: Exploring Contemporary Issues in Society

Racket Sports

Youth Culture and Youth Deviance

Workout

Yoga

£= Cost attached - Many Complementary Studies courses are free, but where specialist materials and equipment, transport or external organisations are used, a charge will be made to cover the

costs incurred. Please see the course brochure for further details.

*= 1st choice: you can only select this a 1st choice course as it requires extra commitment.

Humanities & Social Science

Anti- Racism Book Club This course will give students the chance to read and discuss books written by classic

writers such as Alice Walker to current breath through novelists like Candance Cart-

Williams. Look forward to lively discussions of your responses to the stories and

characters you read in advance of the meeting. We will aim to read at least two books a

month. Reading for pleasure will, of course, bring many benefits to your life and allow

you to understand the world in new ways. We hope that, as a part of our book group,

we’ll be thinking about how to support the Black Lives Matter UK Movement. This is a

new complementary study option and we are keen for students to offer their input into

how we go beyond discussing the books to challenging racism and supporting the work of

the college’s Anti- Racism Group.

#BlackLivesMatter #Combatracism #Understanddiversity

This course is brand new for

2020-2021!

Book Club

Love reading? Then come along to our Book Group. In each session we discuss an exciting novel or short stories that the group selects from an amazing range of texts. Some will be classics, some will be modern, and some will be written by authors from far flung corners of the globe. So if having a fun, friendly chat about some fascinating literature sounds appealing and if you want to try out some new and unexpected books - join us! You must be prepared to read a range of set books and be ready to discuss them at the appointed dates.

#Literacy #Communication #Listening #Analytical

“It gives you a chance to talk

to new people and exchange

opinions. You get the

opportunity to read different

books.”

“It gave me an opportunity to

work with literature while

doing all science related

subjects.”

New Course

Creative Writing

You will be encouraged to write in a variety of styles and genres, including short stories, poems, play scripts, comedy scripts and song lyrics.

Stimuli such as music, art and movies will be used and you will be invited to respond to

them. You will be encouraged to think like writers and to develop their talents and

abilities. At the end of the course an anthology of the best work will be produced. You

are also encouraged to enter creative writing competitions.

#Listening Skills #Creativity #Group Work #Written Communication

“Creative writing allowed me

to support my other courses

and get back into writing in

my free time.”

“Very enjoyable, teacher

offered support for writing in

other subjects not just creative

writing.”

Debating Society

The debating society provides the opportunity to always get the better of your opponent in debates! In this society you will debate everything from the demise of the British press to the future of space travel. This is an excellent way to show how articulate and well informed you are- and to learn how to win every argument.

#Teamwork #Initiative #Analytical #Communication

“I enjoyed learning about

and debating relevant issues.

It allows you to practise

verbal communication skills.”

“Debating is completely

different to the rigid

academic studies presented

in other subjects, allowing

freedom of expression and a

variety of different topics to be

discussed.”

Euroculture! A multi-disciplinary tour of European culture including art, film, food, literature, languages, cultural politics, and how they interact. This is a great introduction to Cultural Studies, European Studies and languages courses at university as well as an opportunity to explore other cultures. We can attend exhibitions and/or films if the occasion presents. If they wish, students can contribute to the programme to share their personal interests and experiences to make it a flexible course that reflects the interests of the group.

#Europe #Explore #Travel #Culture

“Euroculture teaches you

so much about the

world. I can’t wait to

apply what I have learnt

on my next travel

adventure!”

Film, Politics & Human Rights

This course looks into the cinematic reflection of human rights and their abuse

throughout the world. Contemporary social, political, environmental and ethical issues

will be examined through a range of films. Themes such as wars, poverty, terrorism,

climate change, racism, exploitation, gay rights, women rights and resistance will be

debated through analysis and guided film watching. The films, documentaries and

dramatic fiction alike, originate from and cover different parts of the world including, the

UK, Latin America, Europe, the USA, the Middle East and Africa. Through watching and

analysing the films, you will develop knowledge and understanding of political, economic

and social circumstances of different societies around the world. You will also develop

analytical skills by comparing and contrasting wars, conflicts and the state of human

rights in different societies around the world.

#Discussion #Debate #Group Work # Communication

“This opportunity was really

good. It helped me gain

awareness of issues that

happened before I was born and

in the early years that I would've

been too young to understand.”

“Fun and interesting films that

helped me develop an

understanding of world politics.”

Film Club

Film is a vast vault of stories stretching back over 100 years, across every continent and told in every language. And yet, we mostly access only the tip of this cultural iceberg; blockbusters from the USA and the odd British film that makes it to the multiplexes.

In our IntoFilm FilmClub©, we will expand your horizons, providing you with the opportunity to watch a wide variety of genres, experimental narratives and national cinemas. You will also be taught the basics of review writing and gain entry to IntoFilm’s review competitions (looks great on CV/Personal Statement).

FilmClub© is a great ‘comp’ choice for anyone who is thinking of pursuing film and media-related degrees and journalism. It is also brilliant for all film lovers.

#Filmlovers #Videography #ExploringFilm

“I have always enjoyed

watching films so this course

was a great way to learn

about different genres. The

course was really well taught

and made lots of new friends”

Geographic Information Systems A Geographic Information System (GIS) is a computer system for capturing, storing, checking, and displaying date related to positions on Earth’s surface. By relating seemingly unrelated data, GIS can help individuals and organisations better understand spatial patterns and relationships. Not only of interest to Geographers, any students who are interested in developing the skills of data analysis, planning and cartography are welcome! These skills are important for a range of careers as GIS is increasingly used in

✓ climate modelling ✓ transport planning and accident analysis ✓ disaster management ✓ insurance ✓ policing and crime prevention

If you are fascinated by maps and how they can help to improve our world and want to learn some new IT skills, then this is the course for you! You will become familiar with ArcGIS, Digimaps and other GIS systems throughout the course.

#PlanetEarth #Spatialpatterns #Dataanalysis #Climatemodelling


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New Course

Geography in the News

In this course you will be analysing the geographical theory and background behind

current news events from the previous week. This is designed for both geography

students and those who have a keen interest in current affairs, critical thinking or

government and politics. Each session will discuss a recent geographical news event

looking at what the event is, what the geographical theory is behind the event and how

this event can have repercussions for both the country/continent it occurs in as well as

the wider world. The course will focus on both human and physical geography events,

exploring the potential links between them.

#Discussion #Debate #Analytical Skills # Communication

“We got to explore lots of different

important society matters which

allowed me to broaden my

knowledge in this subject.

There was lots of opportunity to

work within a team which meant

I made lots of new friends and

developed my confidence when

working in a team.”

Introduction to Forensic/ Criminal Psychology This new course is aimed at those students who might be interested in later studying psychology/ criminology. We will exploring the psychology of crime, delving into issues such as: Problems defining crime, Approaches to offender profiling, Biological and Psychological explanations for offending behaviour, Eye witness testimony and the psychology of the courtroom, Crime prevention and dealing with offenders, looking at key research studies that have formed the basis of our knowledge.

#Humanbehaviour #Forenticpsychology #Combatcrime #Investigation

“I have learnt so much

throughout the course and

got a chance to make some

really good friends. This

course has given me the

confidence to study Forensic

Psychology at university!”

Introduction to Film History Film and history are closely linked, with roots going back to the earliest days of cinema. We offer this exciting and challenging film and history course for movie lovers and history buffs. You'll study film history from a variety of perspectives: as popular art, big business and as a cultural record. You'll study familiar classics alongside contemporary cinema. Genres you'll explore include:

- Film noir - Horror - Science fiction - Documentary - Animation

You'll deepen your understanding and enjoyment of film and develop your critical thinking and debating skills.

#Filmfanatics #Cinemaclub #Debates #Criticalthinking


2020-2021!

Introduction to Theology of Christianity Theology is the exploration of the questions raised by and about religion. It involves going “behind the scenes” of a religious tradition to understand and think critically about that tradition’s origins, development, thinking and practices. It is subject you can study at university, though not at A level at Esher. This course will be of interest and benefit if…

✓ You are taking the History (Power and Belief) course – to get a broader understanding of the religious background to the course

✓ You are taking Philosophy and Sociology – to look in detail at the workings of one religion

✓ You are taking English Literature – to help you in picking up and understanding the (not uncommon) references to aspects of the Christian tradition in texts

✓ You take part in the life of a church (or don’t!) and want to understand and examine the background to that

#Religion #Criticalthinking #Theology


2020-2021!

New Course

New Course

Italian for Beginners Do you like travelling? Are you considering a trip backpacking or a gap year around Europe

and want to learn a new language? This exciting course is open to students with little or no

knowledge of the Italian language and with an interest in the culture and society of the

countries of the Italian-speaking world. The course has been designed for those who want

to learn or improve their Italian language abilities for everyday situations: asking questions,

understanding travel enquires and bookings, ordering food in a restaurant, reserving rooms

in a hostel, buying things in a shop.

#Thelanguageoflove! #Travelling #Exploring #Communication

This course is brand new for 2020-

2021!

Leaders for Life Do you want to: Improve your career prospects?.. Boost your confidence? …Learn New?... Valuable skills? Well, this unique and exciting course is for you. This course is designed for all students, whatever your previous experience. We believe leadership training should be available to all and so the only cost is your commitment to participate with enthusiasm. You will:

✓ Learn about yourself and leadership, understanding what type of leader you could be,

✓ Learn and demonstrate the skills and techniques of effective leadership,

✓ Reflect on, and understand your own experience and support others as you learn.

Your course leaders draw from an incredible range of leadership experience including executive coaching, voluntary sector, professional sport, public sector, military, manufacturing and education.

#Employabilityready #Creativeyourfuture #Getaheadstart

“From being the quiet one in the

corner I found myself leading

projects and running feedback

sessions for my team members.”

“I found my voice and self-belief –

My lockdown lifesaver”

New Course

Model United Nations Model United Nations (also known as simply “MUN”) is an educational activity where students participate in a simulation of bodies within the United Nations system. Participants research a country, take roles as diplomats, investigate international issues, deliberate, consult, lead discussion and then develop solutions to world issues. You should have some interest in international affairs.

Throughout the year, we will cover contemporary political, economic, media, environmental, health, scientific and human rights issues affecting the entire world. The breadth of issues covered should allow you to take a lead on issues that are of most interest to you no matter what your subject combinations are. Skills developed on this course include team work, leadership, strategic thinking, technical writing and speech making

#Unitednations #Politics #Humanrights #Leadership


2020-2021!

Newspeeks

Is journalism your dream career path? Are you considering applying for a degree in a

media-related subject? If so, choosing the Newspeeks course would enable you to create

a portfolio that would greatly support your future success. Newspeeks is a collaboration

with the website www.newspeeks.com and Goldsmiths College. On the Newspeeks:

Journalism course you will produce a piece of long-form journalism on a topic of your

choice. The course provides a unique opportunity for you to develop skills, create

contacts in the profession and receive invaluable feedback from academics and jobbing

journalists.

#Listening Skills #Creativity #Group Work #Written Communication

“This course was really useful

as I was able to develop my

writing skills. I was able to

research and write about

something I was passionate

about! It also taught me a lot

about the way that the

journalism industry works!”

New Course

http://www.newspeeks/

Post- Production Workflow and Visual Effects “Don’t worry about that, we’ll fix it in post” may well be one of the most common on-set sayings. This course delves into the how’s and why’s of ‘fixing in post’, as well as learning how to plan for and avoid it from Pre-Production. You’ll gain fundamental knowledge of the Adobe suite— including After Effects, Premiere Pro, Audition, and Photoshop, learn common post-production fixes and effects, alongside crucial information on camera handling, audio solutions, colour grading, motion graphics and more— ensuring a smooth production process from start to finish. This course is for anyone interested in Film and Media production and post-production. Suitable for beginners, with little experience of editing software, and those more familiar, alike.

#PreandPostProduction #AfectEffects #MotionGraphics


2020-2021!

Psychology in Film

This course is for students who are interested in psychology and in exploring themes such

as cognitive theory, classical conditioning and mental illness through the medium of film.

Examples of films to be screened include Memento, A Clockwork Orange, A Beautiful

Mind and One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest. As some of the films carry an 18 certification.

Parental consent will be required in order to participate in the course.

#Critical Thinking #Textual Analysis #Analytical

“It complemented my

psychology course well an was

interesting to see

psychological aspects in films”

“It helped me to develop

understanding of film and

relate this to psychology

content.”

New Course

Russian for Beginners Здравствуйте! Вы говорите по русски? Zdrasvuytsye! Vy Gavarite Pa Russky? Hello! Do you speak Russian? The ‘Russian for Beginners’ will teach you the Cyrillic (Russian) alphabet, but that is only the beginning. Through simple texts, film clips and songs, you will pick up beginners’ Russian. That should be fun in its own right, and, if you like the language and want to take it further, it will provide an excellent base. Paprobite! Try it!

#Language #Russian #Cyrillicalphabet #Learnsomethingnew


2020-2021!

Sustainable Society What does a sustainable society look like? How will we live, how will we travel, what will we eat, what will we wear? Is it ever possible for human society to become sustainable? This course looks at some of the ways in which we’re already becoming more sustainable – from Elon Musk’s reusable rockets and electric cars, to ‘circular’ fashions, alternatives to plastics, green energies and whether we’ll need to give up meat. It will also look at autonomous cars, the Hyperloop, smarter fabrics and devices, wearable tech, one (or no!) child policies, ensuring a continuous water supply, the future of work. So take a dip into your future and explore the hottest of hot topics in this exciting and future-ready complementary studies course.

#Environmentalissues #Gogreen #TheresnoplanetB!


2020-2021!

New Course

New Course

Youth Culture and Youth Deviance What is youth culture? How has the culture of young people in the UK changed? Do youth subcultures still exist? In this course you will discover and analyse the changes in society that led to the development of ‘youth culture’ by assessing changes in fashion, music, schooling and the media. You will get to investigate the range of different youth subcultures that have been present in the UK from the Teddy Boys and Punks to Goths and Ravers and find out why these groups emerged and assess whether they still exist in the contemporary UK and why. This course would be of particular interest to anyone in the humanities, social science and arts subjects, anyone thinking about going into a career working with children or in fashion. Or simply anyone interested in modern history and young people’s position within it.

#Rebelswithoutacause #Youthcrime #Youthcultural #Socialscience

“It complemented my

Sociology A level well and I

was able to develop new skills

that will be useful in later life

such as debating and critical

thinking”

Thinking Skills: Exploring contemporary Issues in Society

This course will equip you with the skills to think about your thinking. We will look to explore current issues with contemporary society such as plastic waste, geopolitics, obesity and health, animal rights and technology, just to name a few! Clarity of thought and systematic approaches to problem solving and issues will help you across all of your subject courses. You will analyse and evaluate your thinking in order to improve it. The course aims to improve your thinking skills so that you can: • Ask effective questions • Evaluate sources of information for credibility and relevance • Understand how ideas are linked. • Determine the importance and relevance of arguments and ideas. • Recognise, build and appraise arguments. • Approach problems in a consistent and systematic way. General methods of effective study and referencing will also be covered.

#Analytical Skills #Group Work #Written Communication

“I had lots of fun debating

with others about a range of

interesting topics. I leant lots

of useful analytical skills

which have allowed me to

adopt a critical mind in my

A level subjects.”

Sciences, Maths & IT

Environmental Chemistry This course will help you to understand environmental issues from a scientific point of view. From the problems with waste plastics and air pollution to global warming, we will look at the science behind the headlines. You will have the opportunity to examine both the causes of the problems and some possible solutions, including changes we can make in our daily lives.

We will explore links between environmental issues and the Science curriculum, and the course will include some experimental work. This course is suitable for students currently studying Science BTEC or A level.

#Savetheplanet #Science #TherenoplanetB #Climatechange


2020-2021!

Saving the planet with Science This course will help you to understand environmental issues from a scientific perspective. You will explore topics such as waste disposal, overpopulation, loss of biodiversity, water scarcity and water pollution, air pollution, deforestation and climate change. It will give you the opportunity to examine both the causes of the problems, and, more importantly, to consider solutions, including changes we can make to our daily lives to improve our local and global environment. You will research environmental stories in the news and debate the related controversial and ethical issues. There will be opportunities to be involved in campaigning on green issues, both inside and outside college.This course will appeal to biologists, geographers and chemists, and anyone else with an interest in living sustainably and reducing their impact on the planet.

#Science #Savetheplanet #Research #Environmental #Analytical

“I have always been keen to

fight climate change. This

course helped me to

understand environmental

issues so that I can make

more of an influence to the

world in the future.”

Investigating Science (CREST Award) This course is ideal for budding Scientists who want to gain some hands-on practical experience and achieve a nationally recognised CREST award. You will work in small groups to choose your own topic, then develop your methodology and ultimately complete your own investigation. CREST awards are highly sought after and a good way to enhance your UCAS personnel statement or CV. The CREST award has been running since 1986 and sees thousands of people taking part each year – be one of them.

#ScienceProject #BritishScienceAssociation #CrestAward

“I became so much more confident

and independent through this

course and was able to investigate

a topic of my choice which was

great!”

Cost Involved: £20 (gold award)

Programming This course the basics of programming using the C# language and Microsoft’s Visual Studio compiler. It will draw on some of the basic topics from AS-level computing including variable types, basic operations, subroutines, structures and object orientated concepts, arrays and files. You will learn to write programs from scratch of increasing complexity. For example: sorting items in a list, encode data, writing a noughts and crosses game. If you have done programming before, once you have picked up the basics, you will be able to skip ahead to more complex problems. You will have access to an online version of the AS text book to help you push yourself further. The only pre-requisite is an interest in programming/problem solving and a willingness to persevere with problems until you reach a solution. This course would be suitable for students with no knowledge of programming or for those that have done GCSE computing and want to push themselves a bit further. Don’t worry if you have learnt another programming language; you will find you will C# relatively quickly.

#Programming #C# Language #ICT

“Programming really

complemented my maths

course well as I was able to

improve my problem solving

skills.”

Sports

Crossfit CrossFit is ‘the sport of fitness’. With constantly varied, high-intensity functional movements- CrossFit is a training philosophy that coaches people of all abilities to improve their physical well-being and cardiovascular fitness, in an accepting and encouraging environment. Your workout (WOD) will be different every week and modified to help you achieve your goals. Esher College are working in collaboration with ‘CrossFit2012’ at Imber Court who have access to high quality coaching and facilities. The head coach is a well-qualified Level 2 Crossfit coach (MSc, MCSP, HCPC) and Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist. Throughout the year you will also learn about the origins of Crossfit.

#TeamTraining #Lifechanging #Fitness #GetStronger

“Crossfit is the highlight of my

week! There is such a great

atmosphere in the CrossFit box

and we are taught by

motivating and experienced

coaches”.

Cost Involved: £100 (£5 per class, 20 classes throughout the year)

Circuit Training Circuit training is a form of body conditioning or endurance training or resistance training using high-intensity aerobics. It targets strength building and muscular endurance. An exercise “circuit” is one completion of all prescribed exercises in the program Circuit training consists of a consecutive series of timed exercises performed one after the other with varying amounts of rest between each exercise. An example of a simple circuit training workout might consist of push-ups, sit-ups, squats, chin-ups and lunges. You will receive feedback, support and advice from a qualified Level 3 personal trainer.

#fitnesswithfriends #getstronger #strengthandconditioning #workout

“Circuit training gave me the

opportunity to keep fit and

add some movement to my

day. Our teacher included a

range of exercises each week

so that there was always

something new to try! She was

also really motivating”.

Community Sports Leadership Qualification The Level 2 Award in Community Sports Leadership is a nationally recognised qualification that enables students to lead groups of people in sport/activity, under indirect supervision. It is a fun and practical qualification with no entrance requirements or final examinations to sit. You will have the opportunity to work with local primary schools to deliver sports sessions in a range of sports.

The qualification will teach you essential leadership skills such as:

✓ Organisation ✓ Planning ✓ communication ✓ teamwork ✓ Confidence

#Teamwork #Leadership #Community #Independence #Volunteering


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Five- aside Football For those footballers who do not want to play for a college football team, but still enjoy

football as recreation.

This course will take place in the sports hall and consist of competitive games, warm up

and skills practice. You will develop skills throughout the year, and learn how to maintain

your fitness from week to week. All participants/players must bring the appropriate kit,

including non-marking footwear.

#Teamwork #Leadership #Physicalskills #Physicalfitness

“Five a side was a nice break

from my academic studies

and allowed me to meet lots

of new people.”

“5-aside football was very

enjoyable and gave me a

chance to have fun and play

football without the pressure

and competitive nature that

the football team holds.”

New Course

Futsal Futsal is a variant of association football played on a hard court, smaller than a football pitch, and mainly indoors. It can be considered a version of five-a-side football. Futsal is played between two teams of five players each, one of whom is the goalkeeper. Unlike some other forms of indoor football, the game is played on a hard-court surface delimited by lines; walls or boards are not used. Futsal is also played with a smaller, harder, low-bounce ball. The surface, ball, and rules together favour ball control and passing in small spaces. The game’s “emphasis is on improvisation, creativity and technique.” This option is great for those wanting to pick up a new sport, improve fitness or blow off some steam!

#sport #stayactive #fitnesswithfriends #trysomethingnew

“I play a lot of football

outside of college, so futsal

was a nice alternative. I

learnt new skills and had lots

of fun along the way”

Girls Basketball Development We run a women’s basketball squad in partnership with Richmond Knights Basketball Club. The squad with train once per week to develop essential skills, fitness and tactical awareness of the game. We are keen to take on players of all ability levels and welcome those who want to try basketball for the first time! We are looking to participate in competitive fixtures once the team starts to develop!

#Sport #Womenssport #getinvolved #getstarted #keepactive


2020-2021!

New Course

Girls Rugby Development Are you looking to learn a new sport? Or have experience playing for a girls rugby team?!... If so, girls Rugby is for you! We run a Girls Rugby Club which involves weekly training sessions with a top level coach. You will develop a range of skills and have the opportunity to apply these skills to a competitive situation. We are keen to take on players of all ability levels and welcome those who want to try rugby for the first time! We are looking to participate in competitive fixtures once the team starts to develop!

#Sport #Womenssport #getinvolved #getstarted #keepactive


2020-2021!

Meditation through Movement Strengthen core muscles in the mind and the body by practising meditation through

movement. This is a holistic mind- body practise. Meditation, breathing control and

movement complement each other to better manage feelings, mental health and well-

being in the body. They require concentration, coordination, and improve whole- body

health, balance and body control. Pilates is a moving meditation, and meditation may

surprise you by showing you just how much is going on inside even as you sit quietly. The

benefits are not in the ‘quiet sit’ alone, but become the fabric of daily life. It is a system

of utilising the breath mist effectively to align the mind and body.

#Mindfulness #Pilates #Mentalhealth #Loveyourmind


2020- 2021!

New Course

New Course

Scuba Diving

The PADI Open Water Course is the world’s most popular diver certification and is intended for people who have never dived before and who want to become qualified. The Open Water Course provides you with the knowledge needed to keep you safe as you experience your first breaths underwater and explore the underwater world. Once certified you will be able to dive almost anywhere in the world to a depth of18m with an equally certified buddy. Here you can discover wildlife, wrecks and coral. It could be the first step to a lifestyle change, preparation for a marine biology degree or even a career as a dive professional. It could of course be just for fun when you are on holiday. You will learn theory, practical skills and safety procedures and be introduced into the marine environment. The course consists of: 1. Knowledge Development of the theory behind all aspects of scuba diving: 2. Confined Water Dives to learn scuba skills in a safe swimming pool environment: 3. Open Water Dives to review and assess skills in a real environment. Theory is taught through weekly lessons at College. Confined Water Training consists of approximately 6 pool sessions on Friday evenings (once a month) at Putney Leisure Centre. There will be an additional weekend for the Open Water Dive assessment, where you will complete 4 dives at Wraysbury Diving Lake near Staines. This will take place after your 1st year progression exams. All practical training is provided by Aquanaut dive school in Kingston http://www.aquanautscuba.co.uk/ Cost includes all tuition, kit hire, crew pack (including all course teaching materials) and certification. Extra Costs – Entrance to Wraysbury Dive Centre (£10 per day) and air fills (20pprox.. £10) paid directly to WDC on the day. Important – All Students who apply for this must be medically fit, complete a medical self-assessment questionnaire when enrolling and must be able to commit to all planned sessions. You don’t have to be a fantastic swimmer, but not claustrophobic. You must be confident in the water. The course has proved to be very popular, if demand is high then we intend to run 2 courses. • Success rate is virtually 100% for all students that commit to the course.

#Exploretheocean #Skillsforlife #Teamwork #Safety

“It was wonderful to enjoy

time with other divers and

relax, it was a change from

normal studies.”

“Great way to develop skill

and get a qualification that

helps professionally and in

leisure time.”

Cost Involved: £329 (includes all tuition, kit hire, crew pack and certification.)

http://www.aquanautscuba.co.uk/

Team Basketball (1st choice only- 1 sport only)

The basketball squad, which is run in partnership with Richmond Knights basketball club, competes in the Surrey Sixth Form Colleges league and also enters the Association of Colleges (AOC) cup competition. The standard is high with many squad members playing at a high level for their club sides. We are hoping to start training following governing body guidelines at the start of the term and trials for teams will happen in due course once restrictions are lifted and it is safe to do so.

#Leadership #Teamwork #Physicalfitness #SkillAcquisition

“People who enjoy basketball

should take this course. The

team is well built and the

coach is great.”

“It was a great opportunity to

meet new people with common

interests.”

Cost Involved: £65 (All students in the squads for sports teams must pay a

sports affiliation fee towards the costs of coach transport, match kit, personalised match jumper, match referees, and tournament entry).

Team Football (1st choice only- 1 sport only)

The college has three football teams who all compete in the Surrey Sixth Form Colleges

league. The standard within the squads is particularly high with many playing at a high

level for their club sides. We are hoping to start training following governing body

guidelines at the start of the term and trials for teams will happen in due course once

restrictions are lifted and it is safe to do so.

#Leadership #Teamwork #Physicalfitness #Skillacquisition

“I enjoyed the course a lot,

you get a game every week

against a rival college and it

allows you to find new

friends.”

“It developed my skills in

football and teamwork. It’s a

good way to meet new people

at the start of the year.”



Team Girls Football (1st choice only- 1 sport only)

We run one Girls Football Team who either have training or a fixture on a Wednesday afternoon. The girls’ football team competes in the Surrey Sixth Form Colleges league and also enters the British Colleges Sport (BCS) cup competition. The standard of play is improving and many of the girls involved play outside of college. We are hoping to start training following governing body guidelines at the start of the term and trials for teams will happen in due course once restrictions are lifted and it is safe to do so.

#Leadership #Teamwork #Physical Fitness #Skill Acquisition

“It was really fun and

allowed me to play a sport

within college hours. I got the

chance to meet new people

easily.”

“The people were friendly and

motivating and it improved

my confidence in football

and self-confidence.”

Cost Involved: £65 (All students in the squads for sports teams must pay a sports affiliation fee towards the costs of coach transport, match kit, personalised match jumper, match referees, and tournament entry).

Team Hockey (1st choice only- 1 sport only)

The College has one mixed team, one boys and one girls team who plays regularly against other schools and colleges on Wednesday afternoons in the S7 College’s league. The team also compete in the AoC National cup competition. The standard is high with many squad members playing at a high level for their club sides. We are hoping to start training following governing body guidelines at the start of the term and trials for teams will happen in due course once restrictions are lifted and it is safe to do so.


“Hockey was a really good

chance for me to carry on the

sport after secondary school

and also build up different

skills.”

“I think future students

should take it up as it’s a

really fun and enjoyable sport

and it’s nice to do something

other than college.”



Team Netball (1st choice only- 1 sport only)

There are two netball squads who compete in the Surrey Sixth Form Colleges league and

also enter the British Colleges Sport (BCS) cup competition. The standard of play is very

high and many of the girls involved play outside of College. We are hoping to start

training following governing body guidelines at the start of the term and trials for teams

will happen in due course once restrictions are lifted and it is safe to do so.

#Leadership #Teamwork #Physical Fitness #Skill Acquisition

“Being part of the netball

team was enjoyable and kept

up my fitness levels during

college time.”

“Really enjoyable to take part

in the trials and be picked to

the team. Also not know very

many people was scary but

netball helped me to meet

new people.



Team Rugby (1st choice only- 1 sport only)

The 1st XV competes in the Surrey Sixth Form Colleges league and also enters the Association of Colleges (AOC) cup competition and the national NatWest Schools Cup. The standard of play is excellent and many of the students involved play to a decent standard on their club sides at the weekend. We are hoping to start training following governing body guidelines at the start of the term and trials for teams will happen in due course once restrictions are lifted and it is safe to do so.


“It is very enjoyable it

provides you with the

opportunity to play a variety

of matches at different levels

and at different

tournaments.”



Racket Sports

Racket sports will provide opportunities to develop skills and strategies through participation in tennis, badminton and table tennis. The sessions will be structured within a fun learning environment whereby students enhance their performance in these sports through coached activities and significant amounts of game play. You will also develop an understanding of the rules of these sports. Sessions will be led by an experienced teacher and a qualified Level 1 coach.

“Through racket sports I was

able to meet some really cool

people whilst staying fit. It is

the perfect option for those

looking to keep active without

taking things to seriously!”

Workout

Workout is a designated session for students who wish to use the college’s fitness suite

to improve body conditioning and general fitness and health. A qualified fitness

instructor will be available to help with the design of your programme and the

achievement of your fitness goals.

#Health #Fitness #Motivation #Discipline

“I made new friends and it

encouraged me to be active

which I would not have been

otherwise.”

“I enjoyed the course because

the gym instructor was very

helpful and wanting to help

us get fit and achieve what

we wanted.”

Yoga Yoga is an ancient form of exercise that focuses on strength, flexibility and breathing to boost physical and mental wellbeing. The main components of yoga are postures and breathing. This is a great option for those who are looking to relax and de-stress. This course welcomes all levels of ability and would be perfect for someone looking to try something new.

#Relaxation #Destress #Fitnessandflow #healthyhabits

“Yoga was the most relaxing

part of my week. I found that

my stress levels dropped and I

was more productive

throughout the week! Winner

Winner!’

Creative Arts

Contemporary Choir

3 part vocal ensemble singing a variety of contemporary popular and musical theatre songs, with piano or band accompaniment. Regular opportunities to perform at Open Mic sessions, local community events such as the Elmbridge Festival, and Christmas Concerts in and out of College. Regular attendance is essential for the ensemble to blend and develop in terms of musical ability and tone. All singers will have a voice workshop at the start of the year, to assess vocal range and will then sing either, Soprano, Mezzo-soprano, Alto, Tenor or Bass. A lively and fun singing opportunity. All singers are very welcome!

#Teamwork #Performance Skills #Commitment

“I really enjoyed it. It was a

lot of fun and it's a perfect

complementary study to do if

you enjoy singing. It's also a

great way to meet new people

and make friends.”

“It was fun and a great way

to meet new people as well as

develop confidence with

performances.”

College Band

Great for any student wishing to be in a Popular Music band. This is a great opportunity to work within a group of likeminded musicians in order to improve your technique and have fun! Highly suitable for those students looking to study a music related degree at university. Ability to play guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, or sing. Performances occur throughout the year at Open Mic, Canteen Gigs, Events and Open Evening. Opportunities to perform with the wider community are also available. The best Band will also be offered recording opportunities at the end of the year.

#Music #Bandpractice #Livemusic #Musicindustry

“I gained lots of great

memories playing at different

college events. It was really

enjoyable and a great way to

meet similar students that

also enjoy music.”

College Magazine

Are you a budding journalist? Do you relish the written word and do you want to get your opinion across about things that matter to you? You will work in a small team to create a magazine, outlining key events and activities and commenting on current affairs, fashion and any other areas of interest. You will learn In-Design and will develop layout skills as well as how to write succinctly and in an engaging way. This is the course for you if you are interested in a journalistic career and enjoy writing and sharing ideas.

#Interpersonal skills # Research skills #Interviewing skills #Writing skills

# Software skills

“Great written skills,

something you can keep

forever and show off to

employers in this field. “

“I liked how creative college

mag was and how everyone

took part in creating the

final magazine which

included editing, organising

and writing.”

College Production (1st choice only)

The College Production is a production of a play which can include ensemble work, dance and music. This course offers the opportunity to creatively collaborate with other students, gain experience in performing and develop skills such as team work and communication. In addition to the 2 periods timetabled on Wednesday afternoons there are some additional rehearsals, which take place outside of college hours. We pride ourselves on a high standard of production and therefore expect 100% attendance and commitment. Our productions usually perform over 3 evenings to large audiences. In previous productions, many students have been involved on stage, , backstage or in creating the masks, costumes and set. Any student can get involved as either an actor, dancer or singer.

#Acting #Directing #Choreography #Teamwork

“I made a lot of new friends,

working together to produce

the production.

“It was extremely fun and

allowed me to make new

friends and feel a good sense

of accomplishment

afterwards”

Composing and Creating Music This creative and practical comp study is for any musician who wants to engage in making

new music. A range of electronic methods and traditional approaches will be used.

Students can work with live performance, improvisation, multi-track recording, sampling

and sequencing. Students will have access to two music software programmes Logic and

Sobelius, which we run in the Music Department Mac Suite, and gives access to a wider

variety of orchestral and electronic sounds. Any style of music be composed and there

will be a range of professional style briefs to respond to. The music you create can be

added to your own personal portfolios and shared online with prospective employers,

university admissions and with applications to apprenticeship schemes.

#Getcreative #Makemusic #Musicbrief #Musiccomposition


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Exploring Drawing This complementary study will allow you to explore and experiment with a range of

different drawing techniques. You will create a collection of drawings using a range of

media and approaches. It will enable you to develop your drawing skills through

practising with a variety of traditional and contemporary media and subject matter. The

course is suitable for all levels from those who have little experience of drawing through

to those who are possibly studying a creative subject as part of their programme of

study. You will create a sketchbook of portrait drawings which will be a fantastic addition

to your portfolio and a valuable edition to your application if you are intending to study

on an Art Foundation or Degree course in the future. The cost the course will be £10

which covers costs for art materials.

#Art #Creativity #Drawing #Comtemporarymedia #creativesubject

“This was a great way to

escape from the stress of my

academic subjects. I was able

to be creative and develop my

drawing skills, whilst also

learning new techniques.”

Exploring Portraiture £

You will explore various ways to record the portrait using a diverse range of media, for example drawing, collage, printmaking etc. You will work using a mirror and other students in the class. If you have an interest in art and would like to experiment with a variety of approaches to portraiture you will have the opportunity to create a sketchbook of works. If you are studying A Level Fine Art this work could also be submitted as part of your coursework and could be an exciting addition to your portfolio for Art Foundation course application.

#Portraits #Sketchbook #Artisticskills


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Jazz Band

A workshop style rehearsal slot each week for you to learn to play Jazz in a fun and practical environment. It will include improvisation practice and development of skills for all players. You need to be able to read music, and have an ability to play from memory/by ear is also an asset. Performances take place each half term at regular performance events such as Open Mic, Concerts and Recitals, Introduction Evening, Open Evening and Performance Tour. Regular attendance is important for the ensemble to blend and develop. All participants must come ready and prepared to play each week.

#Performing #Collaboration #Creativity #Teamwork

“It’s different to more

academic music courses and

I enjoyed the creative aspect

of things, and the staff

involved are friendly and

encouraging"

“It's great if you're looking to

improve your skills of playing

as a band and

improvisation.”

Life Drawing (clothed) £ Gain experience and insight into drawing the human figure. You will create a collection of

drawing using a range of media and approaches. All drawings will be created from life,

using a different member of the class to model (fully clothed!) each lesson. You will

create a sketchbook of life drawings which will be a fantastic addition to your portfolio

and a valuable edition to your application if you are intending to study on a Art

Foundation or Degree course in the future. This sketchbook could also be included in

you’re A Level Fine Art coursework submission, or you may just like to do this for fun or if

you are no longer studying Art. The cost of the course will be £10 which covers the cost

of art materials.

#Humandrawing #Sketchbook #Artisticskills


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Music Theory (Grade 5)

For all students wishing to progress to Grade 6 on their instrument. This covers the main areas of music theory such as time signatures, key signatures, notes and clefs, intervals, transposition, melody writing, chord progressions, scales and cadences.

#Music Theory #Study Skills #Perseverance

“This helped me to achieve my

grade 6 clarinet, which was

very rewarding.”

“It was challenging but

overall worth it as I came out

with a qualification.”

Photography

Photography surrounds us and is now more a part of everyone's life than it ever was before. If you have a smart phone, you have a camera that you take wherever you go. This means we are all photographers. So why not learn how to create beautiful images? You will spend one term studying traditional darkroom techniques such as shooting on 35mm black and white film and printing in the darkroom. In the next term you will be shooting on digital cameras, learning how to creatively take control of your camera. Then, using the images you have shot you will be editing the images in Photoshop and learning the tricks of the photographic trade! By the end of the course you will have a good understanding of digital cameras, Photoshop and darkroom techniques, and you will have created your own photographic portfolio. The course cost covers films, paper and chemicals. You do not need any of your own kit or experience – just a passion for photography! This course is not suitable for those studying A Level Photography.

#Analytical Skills #Creativity #Group Work #Communication

“Lots of fun and helps you

work independently as well as

in a team!! You end up with a

nice collection of photos too .”

“Photography as a

complementary allowed me to

learn more about traditional

photography along with

digital and Photoshop.”

Photography (Darkroom) £ This course will aim to enhance student understanding of earlier photographic development processes and give an exciting introduction to the darkroom environment. This course is suited to those students who have experience in taking photography and working a camera. You will be able to gain additional skills and get creative with alternative cameraless processes. The use of black and white 35mm film will also be included allowing students to process their own and develop photographs in a traditional manner. This course is ideal for students thinking about photography at a higher level and those that would like to experience a hands-on process week by week.

#Creativity #Photographyskills #Capturethemoment #Learnphotography

“I learnt a whole new side to

photography! I loved that I

was able to have full creative

control and yet still able to

develop my skill set.”

Textile Printing Techniques This is a great course for creative students who are interested in learning about how to create and make your own Textile designs. You will start with drawings skills and then work in Adobe illustrator to make your textile designs. You will learn about the process of transferring your designs onto screens and then printing your designs onto fabric.

This course would be suitable for students who are interested in fashion, graphics or illustration and can give you an extra piece of work for a portfolio.

#Getcreative #Textiledesign #Clothingdesign #Fashion


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Theatre Workshop

Theatre Workshop is focused on acting and developing performance skills and usually ends with a performance of extracts or a short play to an invited audience. There is the opportunity to explore different genres and styles of theatre through practical workshops. You will work creatively together with the support of second year student directors. In the lead up to a performance, some additional rehearsals outside of the 2 periods timetabled will be scheduled to ensure a high standard of production and we expect students to be committed. Any student interested in acting and performing can be in the Theatre Workshop. No audition required.

#Acting #Performance #Creativity #Teamwork #Communication

“It allowed me to dip my toes

in drama and have a highly

enjoyable experience, the

people were lovely.”

“I worked with a group of

students to help develop and

perform a play, I would

recommend this course

because it helped develop my

teamwork skills.”

Cross- Curricular

Duke of Edinburgh Award (Gold)

We have successfully run the Duke of Edinburgh Award at Esher College for the past 12

years. At College we only offer the Gold Award but it is important to realise that you do

not have to have completed the Bronze or Silver to start the Gold Award. The Award

consists of 3 main sections Volunteering, Skill and Physical and students have to do an

hour a week in each section over a period of time ranging from 6 to 18 months. Note:

they do not all have to be done at the same time so the Award allows up to the age of 24

for completion. You will be allocated to a group and from that group a sub group that

will form the team with which you complete the expedition. Previous expeditions include

walking across the Brecon Beacons then Paddling on the River Wey, walking in the

Annapurna Region of Nepal, Trekking in Iceland, trekking in Tibet.

#Self-Motivation #Physical Fitness #Teamwork #Volunteering

“Future students should do Duke of

Edinburgh as it gives you an excellent

opportunity to go abroad, meet new people

and experience a different culture.”

“We did multiple team activities which was a

lot of fun, for example we did a cake and tea

fundraising activity and a power point

presentation on Nepal.”

Cost involved: Expedition costs

Life Skills This course will equip you with some of the skills to be successful beyond Esher college in work or at university. It will cover identifying the skills that employers are looking at and thinking about the skills you already have and how to develop them focussing on confidence, adaptability and resilience. We will think about looking for jobs, how to write a CV and what to expect in interviews. And there will be some time spent thinking about how to manage your earnings and budget effectively.

#Workingworld #Employabilityskills #Investinyourfuture! #Skillsforlife


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