electives 2015-16 terms 4,5 & 6

TERMS 4,5 & 6

2 Catmose College Electives Booklet 2015/16

INTRODUCTION

THE ONLINE SELECTION PROCESS

ONLINE SELECTION PROCESS

The choices form link has been emailed to students and must be completed by Monday 6 July at 9.00am. Before pressing the submit button, students can print the choices selected for reference.

The organisation of the booklet and the selection process is divided into three sections:

• ARTS• PHYSICAL• CULTURAL

Students select six courses - one first and one second choice from each of the three sections:

• TWO from Arts

• TWO from Physical

• TWO from Cultural

Select two courses from each section: one first choice, one second choice.

Once places on courses have been allocated, parents and guardians will be sent a copy of their child’s elective timetable for terms 4, 5 and 6.

Parents or guardians return a signed parental consent form to Client Services by the start of the autumn term.

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Electives which show this symbol are suitable for adding to CVs and will come in useful as an experience for university applications or post-16 applications.

Electives which show this symbol are courses which provide certificates on completion.

Electives which show this symbol finish later than the school day so transport will need to be arranged from College; some students may miss their school bus.

Read through this booklet and take note of additional icons such as the bus logo. Electives which show this symbol finish later in the day and you will need to organise transport to get you home.

1. Submit your options using the link in your email no later than Friday 11 December at 9.00am.

2. Enter your first name, surname, form and your 6 choices – two from each section, first and second choice.

3. Print your form for reference.

4. Submit your form when finished.

N.B. Your form will not submit unless you complete all fields

5. Once your options have been processed, you will receive a parental consent letter detailing the three elective courses allocated to you for terms 4, 5 and 6.

6. Where chargeable electives are allocated, the relevant fee will be uploaded to your parent pay account.

Parental consent forms must be signed and returned to client services before the start of Term 4.

N.B.

• Electives will usually include groups of students across the Year 7 – Year 11 age range.

• The Electives Programme is subsidised by the College. Voluntary contributions will be needed to cover materials, transport, hire of facilities and employing specialist tutors. Students can take home items made. To ensure viability of a course, enough contributions will be needed to cover these costs. Costs are included in the course detail. Financial aid is available for children eligible for free school meals.

• The cost listed is usually for the one term (6 weeks) elective. Subsequent events, sessions or courses related to the short course may well incur further costs.

• The electives listed will only run if there is sufficient interest. Electives have a minimum number required to run. In the event of this number not being reached or insufficient contributions being received, the course will not run.

• Electives run at different times during the year and there are compulsory courses that students are required to follow. It may not be possible to timetable all choices for this reason.

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WHAT TO DO NEXT

SYMBOLS

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A Beautiful Mess (crafts)Baking Brilliance Bath Bomb Design Batik Cupcake Decorating F1 in SchoolsFilm Club Magazine Design Making Decopatch ShoesMaster Chef Mixed Media Jewellery Photography Russian Dolls DesignSewing BeeTrains, Planes and AutomobilesWest Side Story BandWest Side Story Core DancersWest Side Story Full CastWest Side Story Lead Actors

CULTURAL

BBC News School Report Blood, Bones and Body Bits Book Club and Creative Writing Booster Spanish Discovering FlorenceExploring Inspiring PlacesFirst Aid Go Wild! Hair & BeautyHorrible HistoriesManga Anime Mad Medieval LifeMindfulMini House of CommonsNaturally Healthy Potions Quizzers Science of Films The Science of Doctor WhoTracing Your Family TreeVisual Awareness TrainingVolunteeringYouth Speaks

PHYSICAL

Badminton BowlingCycling Dance Leaders’ Course DodgeballFencingFootballGirls FootballGolfHorse RidingIce Figure SkatingImproving FitnessPADI Seal TeamPADI Scuba DiverRock ClimbingRock Climbing IntermediateRounders Running / Cross Country Club Self DefenceStreet DanceTennisTennis - IntermediateVolleyball WatersportsYogaZumba Fitness


CONTENTS


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ABEAUTIFULMESSDon’t you agree the best things in life are free? Well, in this elective, the best things in life are hand-made! Through this elective, there will be the opportunity for you to work on your own hand-made projects that will allow you to have your own creative freedom and create your own beautiful Mess! Each week we will be creating different projects and developing ideas to make projects that you can keep - or that make great gifts! All will be documented in your very own scrapbook to keep.

BAKINGBRILLIANCEBecome the next Mary Berry or Paul Hollywood and explore the diverse and exciting range of foods that can be created through the art of baking. Throughout this course you will develop your practical skills in the Food Technology room and establish baking as a skill for life as we prepare a selection of baked culinary delights. Each week you will make a dish which allows you to build on your baking talents as well as pick up a range of new tips to assist you in making highly skilled products.

REQUIREMENTS: Students to supply own ingredients

BATHBOMBDESIGNDuring the course you will learn how to make bath bombs and how to make them into creative designs for gifts or even yourself.

BATIKCreate a traditional Batik fabric piece by employing traditional techniques. Explore your own theme and experiment with wax and dyes. Decorate, embellish and take home to impress your family or give as a gift.

CUPCAKEDECORATINGA fun and creative introduction to cupcake decorating. Learn how to make and use different types of icing and cake decorations.

REQUIREMENTS: Students must bring a minimum of six cupcakes to decorate.

F1 IN SCHOOLSYou are part of a Formula One team commissioned to design, make and race the fastest Formula One car of the future powered by compressed air cylinders. Small teams will work together to design, analyse, make and test miniature F1 cars using CAD and CAM.

FILMCLUBThe College is a member of a national organisation, linked to the British Film Institute, called Film Club. This is a brilliant club as we can borrow all sorts of films, catch up on the latest techniques, enter national competitions and do live streamed interviews with famous actors.

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MAGAZINEDESIGNDesign and create your own magazine. Create your own publication from the photography and feature writing through to the design and walk away with the finished product.

REQUIREMENTS: Students to bring a magazine each.

MAKINGDECOPATCHSHOESBring an old (or new) pair of shoes and decorate them using a wide range of decopatch papers and varnish. The paper is cut up into small pieces and the shoes are decorated. Ideas are old comics, shabby chic papers.

MASTER CHEFDevelop and learn a range of new garnishing and decoration techniques used by chefs in the food industry in order to produce a range of high quality dishes. Discover the processes involved through the production of food and practise a range of techniques in the presentation of food products. Each week a new skill will be introduced which you will be able to practise through the making of both sweet and savoury products. A competition will then take place at the end of the term which will involve you producing a highly skilled dish and presenting it on a plate within a required time for judging to take place.

REQUIREMENTS: Students to bring their own ingredients each week.

MIXEDMEDIAJEWELLERYYou will make a range of jewellery items from a variety of materials including fabric, ribbon, tape measures and tin.

PHOTOGRAPHYLearn to improve your skills in digital photography. Find out what makes a good photograph and develop your practical skills by using a camera in, around and outside of the College. Prepare a portfolio of your best work to share with your friends.

REQUIREMENTS: Digital camera if you have one.

RUSSIANDOLLSDESIGNStudents will design and paint a set of 5 Russian dolls.

SEWINGBEEOver the 6 week course you will learn how to use a sewing machine to design and create a range of items. Choose from cushions, bags and basic garments then add you own finishing touches to make something really original. frogs to ugly dolls or turtles. The choice is yours!

TRAINS,PLANESANDAUTOMOBILESDraw,sketch,print and paint. Try out 3D drawing,Linocutting and screen printing. Learn and improve your tecniques throughout the 6 week course and design a poster to showcase your work.

WESTSIDESTORYWHOLE CASTThis option is for those students who have been cast in the musical ‘West Side Story’ as any part (Lead role, Core Dancer, Actor, Chorus or Band). You will be rehearsing as a cast and putting all the elements of the show together. You will need to be committed to rehearsals as well as energetic and focused in performance.

WESTSIDESTORYLEADACTORSThis option is for those students who have been cast as a lead role in the musical ‘West Side Story’. You will be singing, moving and acting. You will be working as part of a team, you will need to be committed to rehearsals as well as energetic and focused in performance.

WESTSIDESTORYCOREDANCERSThis option is for those students who have been cast as a Core Dancer in the musical ‘West Side Story’. You will be working as part of a team, you will need to be committed to rehearsals as well as energetic and focused in performance.

WESTSIDESTORYBANDREHEARSALBY INVITATION ONLY

In this elective, students who have been invited to be in the West Side Story band will rehearse in preparation for performing with the cast in terms 5 and 6. In addition to the elective rehearsals, there may also be some after school rehearsals in terms 3 and 4.

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ARTSCULTURAL

BBCNEWSSCHOOLREPORTWant to make the news for real with a deadline? Spend two terms finding out how to create a news broadcast in preparation for BBC News School report Newsday (Thursday 10 March 2016) when you will work on making a news broadcast that will be linked to from the BBC News School Report website.

BLOOD,BONESANDBODYBITS!This elective is for anyone who is interested in the human body and how it works. Throughout the six week elective, we will explore some of the major organ systems, carry out some dissections as well as building models of organs. This is definitely not one for the squeamish!

BOOKCLUBANDCREATIVEWRITINGIf you enjoy reading and writing this is the elective for you! You can write to your favourite author, create book quizzes and write fantasy stories and poems inspired by watching parts of Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings films. Finally, you can interview staff about their favourite book choices and create an interesting documentary by filming it too.

REQUIREMENTS: Pen, own reading book.

BOOSTERSPANISHThis course is designed for Y9s who wish to study Spanish at GCSE level in Y10. It will give you the chance to work on authentic texts and short films, improving grammar skills, building vocabulary and becoming more confident in manipulating the language.

DISCOVERINGFLORENCEPRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO STUDENTS ON THE FLORENCE TRIP.

Learn about Florence whilst developing a range of new creative Art and Craft techniques inspired by the beautiful city in Italy, in preparation for the European Art and Design trip. Each week you will be introduced to a new skill; from print making to architecture drawing and collage/photoshop image manipulation. Producing inspiring artwork that everyone will want to own!

EXPLORINGINSPIRINGPLACESAn opportunity to discover forgotten or overlooked inspiring places from across the world. Each week you will ‘virtually’ visit a unique environment and explore its inspiring characteristics. You will be surprised, enthralled, moved and inspired to visit the places explored at some point in your lifetime!

FIRST AIDDuring this five week course you will acquire the skills required to gain an Emergency First Aid certificate. You will learn lifesaving procedures and techniques to identify and treat the most common injuries and medical problems. This is a KidZco certificated course.

GOWILD!Enter the world of paws, claws, hooves and fins in this unique elective, where you can meet and learn about different animals, their homes and their needs. Hold a tarantula, have a snake slither across your shoulders and stroke a lizard. Encounter animals from many different backgrounds, which will provide you with a memory and a perfect photo opportunity. This elective consists of theoretical and practical lessons.

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HAIR&BEAUTYWelcome to Hair and Beauty College! Learn the art of salon shampooing and how to give a professional hand and nail treatment before moving on to facials, creating a natural face mask and having some fun bath bomb making!

Put your newly acquired skills into practice and have fun inviting a member of your family to enjoy a pampering session at our Hair and Beauty College, raising money for the Teenage Cancer Trust in the process.

HORRIBLEHISTORIESLove Horrible Histories? Love Drama? Then this is the elective for you! Spend time exploring the Terry Deary horrible history series and the History behind them. Each session you will be watching different parts of the TV series and will have the chance to plan out your very own horrible history inspired drama sketches. At the end of the elective these will be performed with the best group winning a prize for their efforts!

MANGAANIMEMADAre you interested in Japanese animation or wondering what it’s all about? Come and join this fun packed elective that gives you an in-depth insight in the world of anime. This elective will be looking at different genres of anime and learn how this relates to the history of Japanese culture. We will be watching anime clips, looking at manga and doing interactive activities to get you into the mood for anime.

MEDIEVALLIFEDelve into the Middle Ages and get a taste of what life was like between the 5th and 15th centuries What did people eat, how did they live? What did they wear? Explore the nasty stuff like the black death and crime and punishment. You’ll also discover the varied world of Medieval warfare. Would you survive the Middle Ages?

REQUIREMENTS: An interest in history.


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MINDFULIs your mind full of thoughts and worries? Do you want to learn to relax, live in the moment and feel calmer? Learn cognitive techniques of mindfulness to help reduce exam stress, perform at your best and improve focus and concentration. Using meditation and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy this course will help you apply these skills in everyday situations with a positive attitude.

REQUIREMENTS: Comfortable clothes eg. leggings or a tracksuit.

MINI HOUSE OF COMMONSIf you have opinions which you would like to be heard, then join the Mini House of Commons where two sides of The House will fight their corner and there will only to be one winner!

NATURALLYHEALTHYYou are what you eat? Is this true? How can I be healthier? What do you mean onions can help to heal me? There are lots of questions and statements out there nowadays about what we should be eating and how we can stay as healthy as possible. I like to do things the natural way - it is fascinating finding out how plants, fruit and vegetables have healing properties. I will be teaching you all of this plus we will look into how homeopathy, aromatherapy, acupuncture and reflexology can help you to maintain good health naturally. We will have a go at making our own Raspberry Vinegar too.

POTIONSIf you enjoy carrying out practical experiments this is the elective for you! You can make everything from slime to volcanoes and lots more. Finally, you will be able to undertake further experiments not carried out in your Science lessons, with some Harry Potter thrown in for good measure!

CULTURAL


QUIZZERSCome and battle against your peers in a host of quizzes and games, from sport to celebrity gossip! You will also have the opportunity to create your own quiz or game.

SCIENCE OF FILMSIs Jurassic Park possible? Can superpowers exist? You will investigate these plus many more questions brought about through films. Each week you will investigate a new question through research and experimentation.

THE SCIENCE OF DOCTOR WHOIn this elective you will explore the science of the world of Doctor Who. This is a chance to investigate the complexity of time travel, discover the truth behind the possibility of alien life and try to unlock the secrets of a sonic screwdriver! Whether you are a fan of Doctor Who or a keen scientist (or perhaps both!) this elective will help you learn some exciting science, above and beyond what you see in class, and provides a unique opportunity to delve into the universe or everyone’s favourite time-travelling alien.

TRACINGYOURFAMILYTREEWould you like to find out how to trace some members of your family tree? You will be looking at records to see where your ancestors lived and what jobs they did. You can then see what you can find out about the area they lived in and their working conditions.

VISUALAWARENESSTRAININGA practical course to help students understand the barriers people with visual impairments live with on a day to day basis. Students will learn about different types of visual impairments, how to guide visually impaired people, basic Braille with a ‘crack the code’ challenge and have the opportunity to design and make tactile birthday/Christmas cards.

VOLUNTEERING-KS4Would you like to make a difference? Volunteering can offer a great experience that can enhance your CV, develop skills such communication, problem solving and teamwork as well as help you improve the lives of people in the local community.

YOUTHSPEAKSLearn the art of public speaking and enter the Youth Speaks Rotary Club competition. You will work in a team of three, speaking on a topic of your choice. Last year, once again, we were very successful in this competition bringing home certificates and winners’ shields.

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BADMINTONGet fit and hone your reflexes in one of the fastest racquet sports around. Badminton is an easy sport to pick up, but a hard one to master. In this elective, you’ll learn the basics of badminton and play plenty of competitive games.

REQUIREMENTS: PE kit

BOWLINGThis elective can be both fun and competitive. The afternoon is organised to suit the demands of each age group. Coaching is available.

COST: £30

CYCLINGDevelop the skills required to be a competent rider and an understanding of the different skills involved with cycling. Be able to execute basic cycling skills

REQUIREMENTS: Working bike, (No BMXs ), helmet.

DANCE LEADERS COURSEThis course will cover the basic dance technique and teaching skills to deliver a short routine to the group and eventually to perform to an audience of primary students

REQUIREMENTS: Leggings and PE top.

DODGEBALLDip, duck, dive and dodge! This elective will give students the chance to learn a new sport. Dodgeball combines agility, speed, power and teamwork. Sessions will be game based and allow students to develop their playing, officiating and leading skills.

REQUIREMENTS: PE kit with indoor trainers. For each session students are advised to bring a towel and water bottle.

FENCINGYou will learn the fundamentals of modern épée fencing so that you will be able to fence with each other using the correct techniques, moves and footwork. This will be a fun and challenging course. The skills you will learn at Level One will be: the épée and grip, safe use of the equipment, the salute, the on guard position, steps forward, backward and the lunge, the parry, etiquette of fencing and simple refereeing.

FOOTBALLYou will be given the opportunity to improve your skills through individual practices and exercises. Each week, you will play in small-sided games, interacting with all the other students in the electives within a 4 or 6 team tournament.

REQUIREMENTS: PE kit.

GIRLS’FOOTBALLInspired by the #thisgirlcan campaign, are you interested in becoming a part of the biggest growing sport in England? Have you watched our England womens football team climb up the world rankings and thought that could be me? Then this is the elective for you to improve your skills.


GOLFLearn how to play golf at Rutland Water Golf Club. Tuition provided by their professional golfer. Holding the club, addressing the ball and using different clubs for varying distances.

REQUIREMENTS: Please wear trainers and ensure you are protected against wind and rain.

COST: £15

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HORSERIDINGProfessional led instruction on everything from tacking up, countryside hacks to gymkhana and jumping.

REQUIREMENTS: Suitable wet/cold weather clothing and footwear with a heel such as boots or wellingtons.

COST: £60

ICEFIGURESKATINGEver watched ‘Dancing On Ice’ and wanted to skate like the pros? This elective is suitable for anyone, even if you’ve never skated before. We cover Skate UK Grades 1-3 which includes basic skating, gliding on one foot, backwards skating and much more!

REQUIREMENTS: • Comfortable clothing, long socks and gloves are

essential.

COST: £30

IMPROVINGFITNESSImprove your fitness in a 60 station gym featuring state of the art gym Techno gym equipment. The instructors will tailor you a programme to suit areas that you would like to work on. Improve your cardiovascular fitness on the running machines, your muscular endurance on the rowing/cycling machines. Tone up your muscles on the weight machines.


ROCKCLIMBINGThe climbing club offers the very best in fun-filled climbing activity, introducing participants to the foundations of climbing and beyond in a safe and friendly environment. Participants will follow the excellent NICAS Scheme (National Indoor Climbing Achievement Scheme). Climbers progress through levels of this nationally recognised certificated scheme, under the supervision of our expert and experienced instructors.

REQUIREMENTS: Comfortable clothing, trainers, warm fleece, cagoule.COST: £30

ROCKCLIMBING-INTERMEDIATETHIS COURSE WILL RUN OVER 2 TERMS.Level 2 (top rope climber) is a key stage in a climber’s development. It is designed to correspond to most climbing centres’ membership standards and introduces climbing grades to candidates. Candidates will gain a better understanding of climbing movement, with the aim of progressing through the French Sport Grades. Candidates will also be introduced to different types of harness and climbing equipment such as belay devices etc.

REQUIREMENTS: For year groups 8,9,10 & 11• Only opt for this course if you have necessary experience.• Comfortable clothing, trainers, warm fleece, cagoule.

COST: £60


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PADI SEAL TEAMThis course introduces young divers to a range of skills that promote their ability to operate in the confines of a pool environment and dive safely. Skills include buoyancy, equipment, mask clearing and appropriate breathing techniques. The PADI Seal Team is designed as a pool based diver course. Each diver receives their own branded learning materials, and on completion of the course, they are issued with a plastic Seal Team Certification card. There are five modules to the course and over a six week period the range of modules can be achieved through the pool sessions. Week six can be used as an introduction to continued learning, such as a sample session for Master Seal Team.

REQUIREMENTS: Swim kit and towel COST: £120

PADISCUBADIVERTHIS COURSE WILL RUN OVER 2 TERMS.The first in the range of entry level diver certifications. Completion allows divers to dive in open water to a maximum depth of 12 metres under the direct supervision of a PADI Professional. The course entails three sections:• Theory: Book and DVD-based learning. Self-study knowledge

development, quizzes and exams.• Confined Water (Pool) Skills Development: Instructor led training to

acquire skills necessary to effectively scuba dive underwater.• Open Water Skills: Instructor led open water diving. 2 dives

are required (usually over one day) . This takes place at Stoney Cove.

Successfully completing all three sections results in the PADI Scuba Diver Certification.

REQUIREMENTS: Year 9, 10 & 11 students. Swim kit and towel COST: £249

ROUNDERSRounders is a fast exciting game, which provides players with the opportunity to develop batting, bowling, fielding and running skills. It is a non-contact sport so players of all abilities and ages can participate. Most importantly, rounders is fun and fosters great team spirit. Each session will involve practising different skills and putting them into practice in a match.

REQUIREMENTS: PE Kit

RUNNING/CROSSCOUNTRYCLUBIf you are keen to prepare for the cross-country / athletics season then this elective is for you. Each week you will complete a different running session which will be tailored to your specific level of fitness using a V-DOT formula. Sessions will take place at the College and in the surrounding countryside.


SELF DEFENCEA perfect introduction into the art of self-defence. With this six week programme you will learn the basics of self-defence and how to successfully protect yourself in a safe and supportive environment. This course is ideal for beginners but also more experienced students are always welcome.


STREET DANCECome along to this high energy elective where you will learn the technique and choreography involved in street dance and musical theatre. You will be involved in learning several moves and routines that you will perform in both small groups and whole group dances.

REQUIREMENTS: Leggings and PE top.

TENNISYou will be taught the basic technique of all the major shots within tennis i.e. Forehand, Backhand, Volley and Serve, given tips and advice from an expert coach to improve your skills and implement them in game situations. There will be the opportunity to play a variety of different games and play in singles and doubles competitions.


TENNIS-INTERMEDIATEIn the intermediate level, you will need to have obtained the basic skills and be able to participate in a controlled, continuous rally with a partner. The focus will be on shot selection during game situations and understanding what shots to play. You will also be taught different tactics and strategies that are involved in games of doubles.

REQUIREMENTS: Only opt for this course if you have the necessary experience. PE kit.

VOLLEYBALLVolleyball is one of the world’s most popular team sports; twice as many people play competitive volleyball as football. The main objective of volleyball is to stop the ball hitting the ground anywhere on your side of the net with just three touches - whilst trying to make it hit the ground on your opponent’s side of the court. It is a non-contact sport so players of all abilities and ages can participate.


WATERSPORTSThis is a fun introduction to the basic skills required for watersports. You will have the opportunity to experience Windsurfing, Canoeing, Sailing and Raft Building at Whitwell, Rutland Water.

REQUIREMENTS: Swimming kit, towelCOST: £30

YOGAEnjoy the benefits of yoga with this elective. Gain a feeling of being more ‘balanced’, better enhanced sleep, improved focus and concentration, an increasing feeling of calmness and developing physical strength and flexibility.

REQUIREMENTS: Yoga mat or small bath towel, fleece blanket (for colder months), comfortable clothes.

ZUMBAFITNESSThe perfect combo of fun and fitness has made Zumba® classes a world-wide phenomenon. It’s pretty much the most awesome workout ever. Dance to great music, with great people, and burn a ton of calories without even realising it.

REQUIREMENTS: Gym/exercise clothing, trainers, water


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Remember to take note of additional icons such as the bus logo throughout this booklet. Electives which show this symbol finish later in the day and you will need to organise transport to get you home.

1. Submit your options using the link in your email no later than Friday 11 December at 9.00am.

2. Enter your first name, surname, form and your 6 choices – two from each section, a first and second choice.

3. Print your form for reference.

4. Submit your form when finished.

N.B. Your form will not submit unless you complete all fields

5. Once your options have been processed, you will receive a parental consent letter detailing the three elective courses allocated to you for terms 4, 5 and 6.

6. Where chargeable electives are allocated, the relevant fee will be uploaded to your parent pay account.

Parental consent forms must be signed and returned to client services before the start of Term 4.

WHAT TO DO NEXT


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