Enrichment Diary Dates

Year 7: Murder most Horrid

Date Subject Period 6 Enrichment

Wednesday 16th January history How can prejudice and discrimination lead to the most unimaginable evil? Come along to humanities club to watch select clips from the award winning film ‘The Life of Anne Frank’. Remember to collect a letter from your teacher to gain parental consent first.

Wednesday 24th January English Delve into the murky world of murder in Benjamin Zephaniah’s ‘Teacher’s Dead’ and become a reading detective. Join us for a writing workshop to support you in your detective campaign.

Wednesday 30th January languages Learn how to solve a crime in French! Log on and have a go on www.alienlanguage.co.uk to learn parts of the body. Then use www.atantot-extra.co.uk to practice clothes and colours. These skills will help you understand how to report back on your investigation in French

Wednesday 6th February computing A body has been found and a murderer is on the loose. The Game is a foot. Get organised! Make sure you keep your blog up to date by creating a virtual record of your investigation.

Special visitor science What is it like to be a forensic scientist? A guest forensic archaeologist will be joining us to tell us what he does in his day job. Check with your teacher to find out when you can meet our guest speaker!

On-going opportunities maths How can you create the best party in town for bonfire night? Use your problem solving and newly acquired algebra skills to ensure your guests will be well entertained!

On-going opportunities P.E There are plenty of opportunities to un-cover your sporting potential during extra-curricular sports clubs this term. You have the opportunity to play competitive and recreational sports and activities. Make sure you check the sports timetable to see what is on!

On-going opportunities foundation English

Come to Press Gang on Thursdays where we will look at crime scenes and criminal profiling.

On-going opportunities foundation maths

Number Crunchers on a Thursday will give you the opportunity to practise using a pair of compasses to draw shapes and angles to help you solve the crime!

Enrichment Diary Dates

Year 8: Life is a lottery

Date Subject Period 6 Enrichment

Thursday 24th January geography Man-v-Nature: Can we manage rivers to prevent flooding? Come on Thursday 24th January to learn how to carry out tests on the river. Then sessions on the 7th and 14th February will help you to write up your report.

Wednesday 30th January computing Is life a game, a chance or a lottery? Use computer design to decide! Get organised! Make sure you keep your blog up to date by creating a virtual record of your investigation.

Wednesday 6th February science Are you afraid of the dark? During science club we will be making our own videos that show how light and sound can be manipulated.

On going opportunities English Do we seal our fate through the choices we make or are we just fortune’s fools? Join us any Thursday at 3pm in the English area for additional help and support with your Independent Learning.

On going opportunities maths Number crunchers! Puzzle your brain into the land of numbers! Come and join the Number Crunchers in P16 on Wednesdays. Don’t delay, come today!

On-going opportunities P.E There are plenty of opportunities to explode into action during extra-curricular sports clubs. You have the opportunity to play competitive and recreational sports and activities. Make sure you check the sports timetable to see what is available for you!