PEAK PERFORMANCEWhat is it?How do I make my choices?What will I be learning?

What is it? You will remember being part

of Peak Performance during S2 Now you are the student

mentors, many of you will work with younger students and encourage them to learn and develop their skills

Expectations

RESPONSIBLE

HELPFUL

ENTHUSIASTIC

PEAK PERFORMANCE

GET RECOGNISED!

DRAMA PEAK PERFORMANCE

Want to write, perform in or direct a Drama ?

Write, direct and perform your own drama!•No, you don't have to act if you don't want to, but if you sign up you will be expected to write, direct and help each other!

•You will work in groups to produce some fun plots & storylines and at the end of the course you can have your work performed by eager performers!

•Senior students will play a mentoring role throughout the year, working closely with S2 pupils

Do you feel you have something to say to the world? Are you determined to make a difference and leave your mark?Creating a drama is a very satisfying way of expressing yourself and having your say!

Media

Do you enjoy recording, editing and creating your own media?

Do you like using technology to be creative?

Or perhaps you like being in front of the camera?

Pick Media!

S2 PEAK PERFORMANCE SPORTS

Basketball

Dance

Rugby

FOOTBALL

STEM - CDT For pupils interested in

developing their knowledge and practical skills within all areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

Enter the First Lego league which is a national and international competition using cutting edge programmable robots from the Lego Mindstorms EV3 range.

The rewards for all are simple: activities aimed at raising skill levels; experiences which will enhance your understanding of a range of courses throughout the school; leadership activities; children’s university involvement and accreditation; CREST award; STEM award (great for the CV!)

ArtArt and DesignGet Creative

with Art and Design!

Not only will you be involved with interesting and fun art and design projects, but you will also get an opportunity to decorate the school for big events such as the Christmas Concert.

Mr Frame’s Football

Senior pupils who are already part of the school football team.

The Quad Squad A chance to do some practical work in the

quad (depending on the weather)Our Aims are Learning about garden maintenance Planning and designing a garden – we will be

involved in the design of the garden of the new school

Working towards eco-school status as well as awards from other organisations

Planting and growing various types of plants Marketing and selling our produce Eating some for ourselves!

Not suitable for people who scream and run at the sight of hard work, dirt or a creepy crawlie!

Are you ready to take the BUSINESS CHALLENGE?

Can you turn problems into solutions?Will your ideas inspire others?

Can your team rise to the challenge? Are you determined to succeed!Have you got what it takes to win?Sign up for the Business Challenge!

Newbattle’s 2015/16 Yearbook

Open to new S6 pupils only*Open to new S6 pupils only