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Age Concern

When

September to May

Where

Various locations in the community

Staff

Miss K Fyfe

Year Groups

L6th, U6th

Description

The Intergenerational Project aims to create partnerships of mutual benefit between older and younger people. Young volunteers are needed to help support older people in the Kensington and Chelsea and enable them to maintain their independence.

 

                                                                                                                                               

Ancient Greek Beginner

When

Tuesday 15:30-16:30

Where

Room 101

Staff

Mr P Stubbings

Year Groups

4th, 5th

Description

Introduction to 2 year after school course to attain a GCSE in Ancient Greek

 

                                                                                                                                               

Ancient Greek Intermediate/ Advanced

When

Thursday 15:30-16:30

Where

Room 401

Staff

Mr P Stubbings

Year Groups

5th, L6th

Description

2 year after school course to attain a GCSE in Ancient Greek

 

                                                                                                                                               

Animation/Film Making

When

Monday 15:30-16:30

Where

Room 208

Staff

Mr M Demetriades

Year Groups

1st,2nd,3rd,4th

Description

Produce, direct and learn various skills

 

                                                                                                                                               

Art Extension Club

When

Every Day 15:30- 16:30

Where

Room 209

Staff

Mr R Dobson

Year Groups

4th,5th L6th, U6tH

Description

Varied - printmaking, sculpture, painting, clay work and collage.

 

                                                                                                                                               

Astronomy

When

Tuesday 15:30-16:30, Thursday Lunchtime

Where

Room 214

Staff

Mr A Bolter

Year Groups

3rd

Description

A course to prepare pupils to take a GCSE in Astronomy

 

                                                                                                                                               

Chemistry Club

When

Wednesday 12:30-13:20

Where

Room 204

Staff

Mr R McIlvenna

Year Groups

1st,2nd,3rd,4th

Description

Experiments and investigations for chemist enthusiasts

 

                                                                                                                                               

Chess Club

When

Wednesday Lunchtime

Where

Room 101

Staff

Mr P Stubbings

Year Groups

1st,2nd,3rd,4th

Description

Pupils learn to play Chess and other board games

 

                                                                                                                                               

Citizenship Help

When

Friday 08:30-09:00

Where

Room 5

Staff

Miss K Fyfe

Year Groups

L6th, U6th

Description

Sixth Formers go into a first or second form group during morning registration once a week and (help) teach citizenship.

 

                                                                                                                                               

CSLA

When

Wednesday + Thursday 08:30- 09:10

Where

Gym

Staff

Mr C Bailey

Year Groups

L6th

Description

The community sports leadership award is a fantastic course which is an ideal first step towards gaining a National Governing Body coaching qualifications. Going into local primary school and run sports activity sessions.

 

                                                                                                                                               

Design Technology

When

Tuesday 15:30-16:30

Where

Room 110

Staff

Mr L Haddaway

Year Groups

1st,2nd,3rd,4th

Description

Competitions and activities for those interested in DT

 

                                                                                                                                               

ECO

When

Tuesday 12:30-13:00

Where

Room 504

Staff

Miss K Fyfe

Year Groups

L6th, U6th

Description

ECO is a student-led group that meets weekly to discuss and deal with environmental issues.

 

                                                                                                                                               

Helpline 6th Homework Club

When

Daily 13:30-14:30

Where

Room 109

Staff

Miss K Fyfe

Year Groups

L6th, U6th

Description

Sixth Formers spend an hour a week after school supporting boys at homework club in the SEN department.

 

                                                                                                                                               

HCPT

When

Preparation weekends, trip to Lourdes in Easter week

Where

Various locations

Staff

Mr P Kelleher

Year Groups

L6th, U6th

Description

Sixth formers take children in the local community with particular needs on an annual pilgrimage to Lourdes in France

 

                                                                                                                                               

Homework Club

When

Monday- Thursday 15:30-16:30

Where

Room 102

Staff

Mr M Newman

Year Groups

1st,2nd,3rd,4th

Description

A teacher supervised class to provide support with homework

 

                                                                                                                                               

ICT Homework Printing facility

When

Monday- Thursday 08:05-08:20

Where

Room 213

Staff

Mrs Lamb

Year Groups

1st,2nd,3rd,4th

Description

A 6th form supervised session to provide provision for printing homework

 

                                                                                                                                               

ICT Work Support

When

Monday- Thursday 15:40-16:30

Where

Room 213

Staff

Mrs Lamb

Year Groups

All years

Description

A support session for those pupils who may be having difficulty with ICT homework or ICT coursework.

 

                                                                                                                                               

Interact

When

Wednesday 12:30-13:00

Where

Room 504

Staff

Miss K Fyfe

Year Groups

L6th, U6th

Description

Interact is a student lead fundraising group, supported by Hammersmith Rotary Club. The aim is to raise money for different charities, chosen by themselves

 

                                                                                                                                               

Maths Club

When

Friday 12:55-13:25

Where

Room 105

Staff

Miss K Fyfe

Year Groups

L6th,U6th

Description

Pupils design and carry out numeracy activities with a first, second or third form group during lunch break once a week.

 

                                                                                                                                               

Maths G&T

When

Friday 12:55-13:25

Where

Room 105

Staff

Miss V Chiu

Year Groups

1st,2nd,3rd,4th

Description

Extended Maths activities to provide further challenge for talented pupils

 

                                                                                                                                               

Philosophy Club

When

Tuesday 12:55-13:20

Where

Room 601

Staff

Mr P Fleischer

Year Groups

L6th, U6th

Description

30 minute talks, debates from outside speakers, readers and/or pupils about specific philosophical issues, problems, dilemmas etc

 

                                                                                                                                               

Police Service Course

When

Wednesday 15:40-16:40

Where

Room 212

Staff

Mr P Lanigan

Year Groups

4th

Description

The course provides an introduction to the work of the Police and how they operate (Only available to D of E 4th year pupils)

 

                                                                                                                                               

Primary School Visits

When

Weekly 11:10-13:00

Where

Local Primary Schools

Staff

Miss K Fyfe

Year Groups

L6th, U6th

Description

Helping in a local primary school will give you the opportunity to have fun whilst developing communication skills and becoming a more responsible and confident individual.

 

                                                                                                                                               

Reading Mentors

When

Weekly 08:30- 9:10

Where

Library

Staff

Miss K Fyfe

Year Groups

L6th, U6th

Description

Pupils are paired up with a boy in the lower school and they then help the boy with his reading during morning registration once a week.

 

                                                                                                                                               

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award

When

Beginning in September throughout the year. Preparation for expedition begins in May. Practice and Assessed Expeditions take place in June and July

Where

Differing locations throughout the year

Staff

Mr P Lanigan

Year Groups

4th, 5th, L6th and U6th

Description

A balanced programme of activities develops the mind, body and soul in an environment of social interaction and team working. It encourages young people to take greater responsibility and maturity for their development