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Enrichment Activities Academic Year 2017-2018

Enrichment Activities After School at Byron College 2017-2018

Choosing Enrichment Activities at Byron College

This new cycle begins Monday 12th March and will end Friday 8th June 2018.

We are introducing some activities which are on an annual basis and some which have a 10-week cycle. Activities begin at 15:45 and finish at 17:00.

Pupils can use the Late Bus free of charge. The Late Bus leaves school at 17:10 sharp. You can see a detailed map of the route on the following link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=12bKIt_nisWQPm-ooKTnFixtoBL4&usp=sharing

Please have a look and specify where you wish your child to be dropped off. Our Transport Manager, Mr. Kyriakos Liakoutsis, will confirm to you which are the available drop-off points for your child. E-mail address to Mr. Kyriakos [email protected].

Once again, we are proud to offer a wide range of activities to cater for children at all Key Stages; and, hopefully, to encourage parents to participate in some of our adult courses. Our staff members are professionals with skills and experience, and the prospect of running constructive and creative activities outside the school day has been met with enthusiasm. Last year’s Enrichment programme was successful, with some children trying new activities, while others choosing to remain in the activities chosen in the first cycle throughout the year.

This year again we are introducing some new activities for pupils and parents, and we look forward to your response.

To help you decide, read through our guidelines below and look at our list of activities offered. In our booklet, you will find more detailed descriptions of each activity offered. Please note that the booklet is a compilation of ALL activities offered during the year.

How should you decide which activities are the best for your child, offer value for money, and critically, which ones they will enjoy?

Enrichment activities are beneficial to your child’s personal and social development. Children who participate in enrichment activities often have better school attendance, improved academic performance, and loftier aspirations. Teenagers are less likely to get into trouble and are at lower risk of adolescent obesity.

Enrichment activities can provide pupils with opportunities to:

✓ increase their participation in physical activity and improve fitness levels;

✓ further their knowledge, understanding and skills developed within curriculum time;

✓ try out activities not included within the curriculum;

✓ begin to specialise in specific activities;

✓ make independent choices and decisions about their participation;

✓ become involved in the organisation, management and leadership of activities;

✓ take part in activities for a variety of different reasons (e.g. for recreation, fun, competition, social awareness);

✓ socialise with pupils from different classes/year groups and make new friends.

The benefits of an enrichment programme are self-evident - but which activities should you choose?

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Below are some tips to help you support your child in making a choice:

• Talk to your child and find out how they feel about the activity. Let them choose at least one club or activity themselves. Help them choose activities that reflect who they are and what they want to learn; don’t impose your preferences. Explain that it is important and fun to try new things, and remember that switching activities in the next cycle is to be expected.

• Consider a mix of activities. The benefits of exercise are huge, so including a sport would be a good start. Extra-curricular activities allow children to experience what it means to be a team member or a group leader.

• Finally, avoid signing up for too many activities. Children need to have independent play time as well as a programme of structured activities, so leave time for a family dinner, watching TV, and relaxing. Perhaps set aside some activities for the next cycle, to ensure a variety of experiences.

• Lunchtime clubs and after-school activities can provide enrichment, adventure and variety. They can enhance knowledge and build character. Spend a while choosing the right activity with your child and you will reap the benefits.

Our activities are split into the following categories:

CREATIVE & ACADEMIC

SPORTING & RECREATIONAL

LUNCHTIME CLUBS

IMPORTANT NOTES:

We would like to remind you that an activity will commence once the specific group has reached a number of 7 pupils. If we do not have a participation of 7 pupils the specific activity will not start.

As soon as you decide with your child which activity has been selected to attend, please download the Enrichment Activities Choice Form & Application from the school’s site (under Enrichment Activities), fill in all the information needed and hand in the office latest by Wednesday, 7th March 2018.

For those of you whose child will need to use the Late Bus please have a look at the map carefully and specify where exactly you wish your child to be dropped off.

CREATIVE & ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

Architecture and Engineering Club

Teacher: Mr Brendan Hickling

Aimed at: Year Group 7 – 13

Day: Mondays 15.45 – 17.00

Cost:

Maximum participants: 12

Activity Description and Aims: In this club, we will be exploring principles of both architecture and structural engineering through creative and fun building projects. Projects will include such activities as: making bridges with spaghetti, designing and building a model tree house, exploring the possibilities of a geodesic dome and making tensegrity structures. The aim of the club is to introduce students to basic architectural and structural engineering principles and ideas. We will also be learning about and applying the design process in our projects, while taking into consideration how humans interact with the built environment.

Outcomes:

• An understanding of what structure is and how different structures have different

qualities.

• An appreciation of architectural aesthetics

• The development of design thinking as a way to solve problems

• Skills in model making

• Fun and a sense of achievement

Variety of Crafts with Recycled Materials, Art Club, Ceramics and Puppetry

Teacher: Ms. Helen Pardakis

Aimed at: Rec – YR 2 & Years 3-6

Meeting point: Classroom A5

Day: Thursday

“Everything you can imagine is real.”

Pablo Picasso

Activity Description and Aims

Do you like using your imagination? Come along and let’s have fun by learning how to make cool crafts by using recycled materials! Think Green before you throw out the rubbish! Our recycled art projects will be made out of cereal boxes, paper towel rolls, corks, egg cartons, jar lids and a lot more! The activities will take place inside and outside the classroom!

Activity Outcomes

We aim on motivating our children to think creatively about the things they recycle by grabbing items from the recycling bin and encouraging them to conceive of new ways that these items can be used. The activities and resources include methods for reducing waste and trash, information about product consumption, recycling tips, facts about pollution and its effects on the environment. By teaching children at a young age to be environmentally aware, we are building lifelong habits that could potentially make a dramatic difference in the future of the earth.

Now that's green living!

Variety of Art, Crafts & Design Club

Teacher: Ms. Alexandra Voulpioti

Aimed at: Years 7-13

Meeting point: Art room

Day(s): Tuesday


If you enjoy using your hands, watching DIY videos and exploring materials and techniques, then you have to join us! In this club, you will get the opportunity to develop a variety of skills and work with 3d materials such as textiles, ceramics, wood and many others based on your interests. The aim of this club is to share your love of making with others and discover new ways of working. Set your imagination free and let’s make, make, make!!! We will explore how things are made and how we can create new things ourselves.

Activity Outcomes

The club will help you develop your creativity, learn how to work as part of a team and embrace design thinking as an individual. Visualizing something and then making it with your own hands is a precious process that will give you insight in how things are made and the pleasure of creation. You will improve your mind-hand coordination and express your imagination in a creative way. You will end up with a series of items made by you to show to your friends and family proudly and a tool-belt of skills and experiences that will follow you in your art classes and everyday life.

Master Chef

Teacher: Mrs. Ypatia Papastamati

Aimed at: Years 1-6

Meeting point: Room A8

Day: Wednesday 15:45-17:00


Ever wondered how chocolate chip cookies are made? How Italians make the finest pizza? How to pickle all sorts of stuff? Why pop-corn puffs up? Cooking class is an introduction on basic cooking skills, food decoration and techniques.

Activity Outcome

Our aim is for children to unravel the mysteries of cooking, learn how to recognize and use ingredients, how to make delicious and healthy snacks and of course how to be safe in the kitchen. Teamwork and handcraft are also skills that can be improved by cooking.

Homework Club

Teacher(s): Ms Urszula Wasilewska / Ms. Leonor Vale

Aimed at: KS2 & KS3

Meeting point: A6

Day(s): Mon /Tue /Thu/ Fri

Activity Description and Aims Homework club gives pupils the opportunity to complete their homework at school, freeing up the evenings for hobbies and leisure activities. Early-finishers are provided with extension activities, or can read a book from our Library in peace.

Activity Outcomes Pupils will complete homework assignments with assistance from a teacher in a quiet and undisturbed environment. They will also learn to manage their time well and develop independent study skills.

LEARN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Modern Greek for beginners Teacher: Mrs. Mary Meligdi Aimed at: Years 5-9 Meeting point: B5 Day: Monday

Teacher: Mrs. Mary Meligdi Aimed at: Adults Meeting point: B5 Day: Thursday Activity Description and Aims

A very helpful course for those who want to learn the language of the country they live in.

Don’t miss the opportunity!

Activity Outcome:

You will develop your skills in the Greek Language: Listening, speaking, reading and writing. You will be able to understand and use familiar everyday expressions and interact in a simple way.

Preparation for C1 Ellinomathia- Ελληνομάθεια Γ1 Greek Advanced

Teacher: Mrs. Katerina Verikiou Aimed at: Years 11,12,13 Meeting point: B6 Day: Monday


The course will provide the necessary tuition for pupils to attain the Higher Certificate of Greek language.

The course is designed for pupils of advanced level of Greek language, in order to enhance their future educational or employment prospects.

French for Intermediate

Teacher: Ms. Lilly Kafetzi

Aimed at: Years 5-7

Meeting point: B14

Day(s) Monday

Activity Outcomes You will be able to understand and use familiar everyday expressions and interact in a simple way. The course is designed to prepare pupils for the official exams of the French Language.

Mandarin Chinese for Beginners Teacher: Mrs. Leonor Vale

Aimed at: Years 6-13 & Adults

Meeting point: B14

Day(s): Monday

Annual Cost: Cost depending on number of participants

No…It doesn’t all need to sound Chinese to you! In

this course, you will be familiarised with not only the

language but also with this millennial culture that fascinates and intrigues those who

encounter it.

Little or no experience is required to participate. The language activities are designed to give you a taste of Mandarin Chinese language, its characters and sounds and how words are formed. Topics include short dialogues where people great each other, introduce themselves, describe where they come from and what they like, what they do for a living and their daily activities. If this sounds like the language for you, then come and join!

Mandarin Chinese for Intermediate Teacher: Ms. Leonor Vale

Aimed at: Years 6-13 & Adults

Meeting point: B14

Day(s): Thursday

Annual Cost: Cost depending on number of participants

Arabic for Intermediate Teacher: To be announced

Aimed at: KS2 & KS3

Meeting point: To be announced

Day(s): Wednesday

Spoken Arabic for

Beginners Teacher: Ms Morrison

Aimed at: Adults

Meeting point: To be announced

Day(s): Thursday

GGeerrmmaann

Teacher: Ms. Urszula Wasilewska

Aimed at: German Language for Beginners

Years 2 - 4 Tuesday 15:45 – 17:00

Years 4 – 6 Thursday 15:30-17:00

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MUSIC, DANCE & PERFORMANCE Piano & Keyboard

Teachers: Ms. Zafiria Vassiliou / Ms. Danae Komodromou / Ms Stella Karaspiliou

Aimed at: Children & Adults

Meeting point: Music Room

Day(s): Monday-Friday (one-to-one 45-min lesson each week)

15:30-16:15/16:15-17:00/17.00-17.45

Special requirements: A piano/keyboard for practice at home

Activity Description and Aims:

Playing a musical instrument is a joyful experience. We aim to provide fun and enjoyable piano or keyboard lessons with a strong emphasis on piano/ keyboard technique from the beginning to develop strong musical ability. You will be introduced to music theory, aural skills and sight reading, as these skills is an integral part of piano tuition. If you are a beginner you will also be offered preparation for the Prep Test exam of the ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, UK). As you progress, you will have the opportunity to prepare for the Graded Exams 1-8 of the ABRSM.

As a pupil with ABRSM qualifications you benefit from UCAS (University and Colleges Admission Service) points which can be used as part of a university or college application in the UK.

Activity Outcome:

The piano is a timeless and majestic instrument which remains a favorite instrument for

musical development. Whatever style or genre, the piano will enrich you with a wonderful

musical experience!

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Teacher: Mr. Dimitris Athanassiou

Aimed at: Children and Adults

Meeting point: B11

Equipment required: Participants need to have their own guitar.

Day(s): Tuesday 15:45


Have you ever wished that you could play some of your favourite songs on the guitar? Have

you ever wished you had a friend who is always there, at any time, to share your emotions of

happiness or sadness or to simply take you for a five-minute break to where your heart and

mind wishes to be? Have you always wanted to play the guitar but thought that it is

impossible to learn? Not anymore!

This guitar course has been designed to start you off easily and smoothly, making sure that

you acquire the knowledge and develop the technique required to play confidently, without

losing your excitement.

Packed with guitar action, it teaches you major guitar techniques and styles as they are

applied to carefully-selected modern songs, incorporating a basic knowledge of music theory

so that you will never feel lost.

You will learn all the basic guitar chords and chord progressions, basic guitar scales, classic arpeggios and strumming patterns, ALL applied to modern, favourite guitar songs. At the end of the three cycles you will be able to read tabs and find out how to read and play songs for beginners off the internet.

Activity Outcomes By the end of the course you will have become familiar with the guitar as a musical instrument; you will have learnt some essential guitar chords, strumming patterns and arpeggios which you will be able to apply to any suitable song. You will be able to play a couple of famous songs on the guitar and, most importantly, I believe that you will develop love, affection and excitement for this instrument that for some of you will last a lifetime.

Drumming Teacher: Mr. Dimitris Katsaros

Aimed at: Years 4-6

Meeting point: A15 / HALL

Day: Wednesday

Activity description:

The object is drums and percussion. The objective is rhythm. This activity aims to give the children the sense of belonging through the soothing dance-like motion of rhythm and express themselves emotionally through it. It's fun when we hear it. But it's even better when we partake! If someone 'feels the beat' and can play along (follow) they qualify! Parents will get to see that at the end of the cycle through a presentation.

Activity outcome:

Develops musical perception and creates a vibrant, alert yet a relaxed sense of being. Extremely effective as a way to unwind. Unwinding is the foundation to all qualifications.

Teacher: Dimitris Katsaros


Meeting point: A15 / HALL

Day: Friday


The objective remains drums and percussion. We will have fun learning how to hold the sticks, how to express emotions through a rhythm and how to withhold some energy flow for the sake of other participants to express themselves as well. This will eventually become a nice presentation for the parents to listen to.

Activity outcome:

Drums and percussion are people's way to indicate time-flow within music. Time may be the source of many an anxiety, but rhythm can be a source of relaxation and creativity!

Dance Club Teacher: Mrs. Chrissoula Paschalidou Tsatsis

Aimed at: Years 2-6

Meeting Point: HALL

Day: Thursday


This year our school will be introducing Latin Dance as an afternoon club, open to pupils from Years 2-6 with the aim of promoting a spirit of co-operation and enjoyment to the tune of rhythmic dance. Activity outcome:

The club will begin by practising synchronised movement and learning the basic steps in Mambo, Cha-cha-cha, Jive and Disco, which will then be

developed into choreographed routines. This club could also offer latin rhythms with free style, hip hop and street move! Lots of fun as well as learning important principle techniques for the dances of inquiry. Dancing teaches children to be confident, show them how to relax, how to focus and learn how to move with grace and coordination At the end of the year pupils will be given the opportunity to participate as a group in a performance

Singing Club Teacher: Ms. Sunny Levy, Ms. Nefeli Abastado & Ms. Iliana Filea


Meeting point: HALL

Day: Friday (YR 8-13)


Participation in the choir allows you the opportunity to improve your vocal, acoustic and rhythmic abilities through the exploration of the world of choral singing. Prior musical knowledge is not necessary.

The aim of the choir is the creation of an artistic musical group that will appear within and without the school environment, with an entertaining and intercultural repertoire. Music can be an imaginary journey through the world, and a choir the means by which you travel it. If you are ready for musical adventures, join us!

Drama Club Teacher: Ms Goudes


Meeting point: Hall

Requirements: Participation required for Secondary School Production

Day(s): Saturday – Time to be communicated

SPORTING & RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Basketball Mixed - Years 3-6 Teacher Mr. Panos Kostopoulos Meeting point: Basketball court

Requirements: PE kit

Day(s): Monday

Football Boys - Years 7-9 Teacher Mr. Alexandros Laios Meeting point: Football Pitch


Day(s): Monday

Volleyball Mixed - Years 7-13 Meeting point: Volleyball court


Day(s): Monday

Cycle of Sports – Years 3-6

Handball/Volleyball/Football/Field Hockey Teacher Mr. Alexandros Laios Meeting point: Football Pitch


Day(s): Tuesday

Basketball Mixed Years 7-9 Teacher Mr. Panos Kostopoulos Meeting point: Basketball court


Day(s): Tuesday

Martial Arts Aimed at: Rec – Year 2

Meeting Point: HALL

Requirements: Comfortable Clothing

Days: Wednesday

MINI TENNIS – Reception - YR2

Teacher Mrs. Maria Garbi Meeting point: Back Court


Day(s): Monday

Football Mixed - Years 3-6 Teacher: Mr Alexander Laios

Meeting point: Football Pitch


Day(s): Thursday

Basketball Boys – Years 10-13 Coordinator: Mr. Panos Kostopoulos Meeting point: Football Pitch


Day(s): Thursday

Basketball Mixed - Years 3-6 (2nd time) Teacher Mr. Panos Kostopoulos Meeting point: Basketball court


Day(s): Friday

Football Boys - Years 10-13 Teacher: Mr Alexander Laios

Meeting point: Football Pitch


Day(s): Friday

Yoga for Children & Adults

Teacher: Mrs. Nootjira Oikonomides

Meeting point: Hall

Equipment Required: A yoga mat. It is helpful to have a pair of yoga leggings or shorts and a t-shirt that's not too baggy. No special footgear is required because you will be barefoot. It's nice to bring a towel to class with you.


This yoga beginner course is intended to introduce the principals of yoga breathing, the basics of the poses and the fundamentals such as sun-salutations and deep relaxation. In this class the students will be taught to coordinate movement with breathing. We aim to provide students with a fun, challenging, safe and enlightening yoga experience.

Activity outcomes

Practicing yoga provides the following benefits:

• Calming the mind • Releasing anxiety and stress • Increasing the flexibility, strength and balance • Keeping fit through frequent exercise

Afternoon Pupil minding

Teacher: Mr. Craig Garside / Ms. Leonor Vale

Aimed at: EYFS – YR2

Meeting point: NURSERY AREA

Day(s): Monday through Friday

Parents of school-age children manage a unique balancing act during the school year. The hours between 3:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. each day are even more challenging for parents, as they try to fill the gap between the end of the school day and the end of their work day. During this time of the day pupils can relax, watch a video, be creative by drawing or coloring different themes they are appointed. Please have in mind that they must have an afternoon snack/refreshment.

At Byron College, we can now offer this option after school, EYFS pupils up to YR2 can be occupied by our teachers until you come to collect them.

LUNCHTIME CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

Debating Club

Teacher: Ms. Dodds


Meeting point: B5

Day(s): Tuesday / Thursday


Debating is a decision-making activity that develops pupils’ skills in public speaking through group interaction. It enables them to solve problems and make informed decisions about the opinions they have and wish to express. During the sessions, pupils will come into contact with a range of current affairs and aspects of popular public debate. They will use their general knowledge, research and collaborative skills to build an argument. The topic in question will be debated following the rules of a formal debate, as laid out by international debating committees.

Why choose to debate?

Further than helping to extend and hone speaking and listening skills, debating encourages values such as tolerance, sensitivity and respect. As an activity, it is both fun and educational. The English department also feel that in order for our pupils to be prepared for entering national competitions such as the annual Pan-Hellenic Forensics Tournament, more exposure to the demands of formal public speaking, as well as time to practise, are necessary. Moreover, the skills taught through debate are important to successful careers and leadership in virtually every field imaginable. Those interested in politics, law, business and marketing should definitely give it a try.

What will the outcomes be?

Through participation in debates, pupils will:

1. Increase levels of self-confidence in public speaking situations

2. Cultivate greater respect for and patience with peers

3. Develop critical thinking skills

4. Improve their knowledge about the world

5. Extend research skills beyond the curriculum

6. Enhance the value of their learning experience.

MUN - Model United Nations

Teacher: Ms. Emma Dodds

Aimed at: Years 9 - 13

Meeting Point: B5

Day: Wednesdays


This lunch time activity presents the opportunity for students to prepare for future participation in Model United Nations conferences. Pupils learn how to write short speeches, position papers and resolutions as well as the protocol involved in MUN conferences.

Model United Nations conferences are a simulation of the work of the United Nations and provide the opportunity for delegates to discuss current issues that the world faces in depth. The delegates learn the power of negotiation and diplomacy and build up knowledge of the world around them and the challenges that we face in a global society.

Choir Teacher: Ms. Sunny Levy


Meeting point: Music Room

Day: Wednesday (YR 3–7)

Friday (YR 8-13)


Participation in the choir allows you the opportunity to improve your vocal, acoustic and rhythmic abilities through the exploration of the world of choral singing. Prior musical knowledge is not necessary.

The aim of the choir is the creation of an artistic musical group that will appear within and without the school environment, with an entertaining and intercultural repertoire. Music can be an imaginary journey through the world, and a choir the means by which you travel it. If you are ready for musical adventures, join us!

Chess and Go Club Teacher: Brendan HicklingChess and Go Club Aimed at: Years 3 -13 Day: Wednesday Activity Description and aims Chess and Go are the classic games of strategy, invented 1000s of years ago in

India and China they are considered the ultimate mental challenge. While countless other games have died out, these games live on. A grand master of Go was only first beaten by a supper computer in 2017. Everybody prefers to learn something while playing rather than to learn it formally and these games give many academic benefits, including:

• Focusing – Children learn the benefits of observing carefully and concentrating. • Visualizing - Children are prompted to imagine a sequence of actions before they

happen. • Thinking Ahead - Children are taught to think first, then act. • Weighing Options - Children learn that they don’t have to do the first thing that pops into

their mind. They learn to identify alternatives and consider the pros and cons of various actions.

• Planning - Developing longer range goals and taking steps toward bringing them about. Children learn the need to reevaluate their plans as new developments change the situation.

• Juggling Multiple Considerations Simultaneously - Children are encouraged not to become overly absorbed in any one consideration, but to try to weigh various factors all at once.

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