Enrichment week your guide to the activities on offer from 16th-19th July 2018 Introduction

In the last full week of the academic year we are planning four days and the other students involved. We are asking students to make first, of Enrichment Activities for all students in Years 7 – 9. These will take second and third choices because many activities have a limited capacity place from Monday 16th July to Thursday 19th July 2018 and we will so your first preference may not be guaranteed. There is a slip for you to be offering students a wide range of activities that will give them an return which is available in the back of this booklet or via the SLG. opportunity to learn outside of the classroom or in a different way. Activities may give them the chance to face a personal challenge that To secure a place on your child’s chosen activity we require full payment takes them out of their “comfort” zone or to develop, or further develop, by Friday 25th May 2018. It is important that your child selects an activity a new or established skill. They will have the opportunity to work with that you have already approved with them at home. staff and other students in new ways which will help their personal development and allow them to engage in deeper learning. Next steps: ● Look at the options with your child In the booklet you will find details of all the activities being offered this ● Complete student choice form giving a first, second and third choice year. Activities offered may be limited to certain year groups or they may ● Choices forms must be returned to your child’s Form Tutor by be open to all three year groups. These details are in the booklet along Friday 26th January with any costs and equipment needed by students. The contents page ● We will allocate and confirm choices of activities in March 2018 provides quick overview to assist with this. ● Full payment for activities will be required by Friday 25th May 2018

We have tried to keep the cost of activities as low as possible and many Thank you for your support - we hope everyone has a worthwhile and are free of charge. Please read this booklet together with your child and memorable experience. examine the activity details carefully. This will help to ensure your child selects an option that is appropriate for their interests and will make sure that enrichment week is as enjoyable and successful as possible for them

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Title Pg Year Cost

Above and Below 6 7,8,9 £60 Graphic Design Course 24 9 free

All About Animals 7 7,8,9 £35 Groundforce 25 7,8,9 free

Battle of the Bands 8 7,8,9 free Harry Potter Week 26 7,8,9 £40

Blackland Farm 9 7,8,9 £160 Historical War Gaming 27 7,8,9 free

Brave the Wild 10 7,8,9 £40 Hooked on Crochet 28 7,8,9 £15

Model Car Design 11 7,8,9 £30 Paper Craft 29 7,8,9 £6

Careers Experience in Public Services 12 9 free Puppet making Workshop 30 7,8,9 £15

Chess Enrichment 13 7,8,9 free Russell Martin Football Academy 31 7,8 £32

Children's Book Project 14 7,8,9 £10 School Retreat 32 7,8,9 £5

Computing for Girls 15 7,8 £65 Silversmithing 33 8,9 £20

Crafting for All 16 7,8,9 £20 South Downs Way Walk 34 7,8,9 free

Cycling Skills 17 7,8,9 £30 Space Exploration 35 8,9 free

Duke of Edinburgh Expedition Skills 18 9 £60 Stringer Bake Off 1 36 7,8,9 £10

Extra-Curricular PE Activity 19 7,8,9 £52 Stringer Bake Off 2 37 7,8,9 £10

Film Studies 20 8,9 £53 Surfboard Building 38 7,8,9 £27

Film Production 21 7,8,9 £5 Trestle Theatre Workshop 39 7,8,9 £32

Geocaching & Treasure Trails 22 7,8,9 free Wild Art 40 7,8,9 £15

Golf 23 9 £76 Student Choice Form 41 Above & Below Brighton All About Animals

General description of activities Members of staff General description of activities Members of staff Ms Weir, Ms Khalfa Miss Ammour & Mr Simpson Over 4 days students will visit a number of local landmarks Day 1: A full day of activities at school, led by the educational & Miss Orrells and attractions which are both above and below the city advisor from the Dogs Trust (Shoreham) and her puppy. Number of students of Brighton. The activities will look at the history of our city Day 2: Students will visit the farm at Number of students and how it has developed into what we know today. A and be shown around the campus. There will be a range of t45 t25 likely itinerary will include: activities for them to try and participate in. Day 1: A day at the and Brighton Museum. Day 3: A day trip to the Sealife Centre in Brighton. Students Year group Students will take part in a tour around the Pavilion will experience a range of sea creatures and animals with Year group 7-9 and learn about its history. They will then take part in a the possibility of taking part in workshops and guided tours. 7-9 workshop in Brighton Museum that looks at what Brighton Day 4: A day trip to Drusillas Zoo Park. Students will take Cost was like during World War 2. part in an animal handling session and a presentation from Cost Day 2: Spending the morning at The Keep, they will take the education team about animal care/conservation. t£35 part in a workshop which looks at what turned Brighton t£60 per student from a declining coastal town into a tourist hotspot. In Purpose of the activity per student the afternoon they will have a tour of the old police cells, Equipment needed dating back to 1832. Students will meet like-minded people and get to learn by students Day 3: Students will take part in a guided history walk more about different types of animals. Wellies or similar around Brighton Lanes. In the afternoon we hope to take Extending knowledge of a subject outside of the curriculum (appropriate) footwear for part in the Brighton Sewer Tour which explores some of the * Developing interest and curiosity in animal facts, the day at Plumpton College. ancient tunnels underneath the city centre. * welfare and care Day 4: In the morning students will have a flight on Learning opportunities that everyone can access the i360 and take part in a group session that looks at * Local awareness of animal life and care in Sussex the engineering behind the structure. In the afternoon * students will visit Brighton Pier and have unlimited rides on the attractions.

Purpose of the activity

To show students how their city was created and what goes on both underneath it, in the sea and above it. Furthers their knowledge of local history and geography and allows them to experience parts of Brighton they might not know about.

DOROTHY STRINGER SCHOOL t 6 ENRICHMENT BOOKLET 2017/8 DOROTHY STRINGER SCHOOL t 7 ENRICHMENT BOOKLET 2017/8 Battle of the Bands Blackland Farm

General description of activities General description of activities Members of staff Members of staff Mr Shilladay, Mr Davison, Ms Turner & Mr Francis Over 4 days students will take part in a number of activities Blackland Farm is a multi-purpose activity centre. Students Ms Williams, Mr Duggan, which could either be to: will stay in a lodge for the three nights and take part in Mrs Flint, Mr Eaglestone Number of students a) build up a band; b) spend some time working with a challenging and fun activities during the day. They will be band already in existence; or c) an opportunity to develop busy from dawn to dusk enjoying activities such as water Number of students 32 skills and find out more about playing the guitar. sports, climbing, abseiling and archery. t

50 t Year group To support this we would watch videos, possibly including Purpose of the activity 7-9 masterclasses, talk about the skills introduced and have Year group a chance to develop some of these techniques and ideas. Students will experience an assortment of physical 7-9 Cost Some groups would be supported with aiming towards a activities that will increase their enjoyment and performance and/or developing song ideas. appreciation of the outdoors. Taking part in the fun and £160 Cost t challenging activities will help them to bond, learn new per student tfree Purpose of the activity skills and develop their self-esteem. Equipment needed To have fun and further develop interest and skills in Equipment needed by students music/guitar. Songwriting and performance. by students Waterproof coat, active Own instruments clothes, trainers, overnight (if they have them). clothes, wash bag, towel, bedding and pillow.

DOROTHY STRINGER SCHOOL t 8 ENRICHMENT BOOKLET 2017/8 DOROTHY STRINGER SCHOOLt9 ENRICHMENT BOOKLET 2017/8 Brave the Wild Model Car Design The Science of Survival

General description of activities General description of activities Members of staff Lead staff Ms Watts, Ms Wainman Mr Firman How would you explore the Universe? Day 1: Designing/ making Students start to design a & Miss De Silva * What would you do if faced with the most dangerous chassis for their car on 2dDesign to fit the motor and axles. Number of students * animals in the sea? The chassis is laser cut and the components are added. Number of students Would you be any good if left in the wilderness? Day 2 : Produce design ideas for the car styling. Learn 10 * t t90 What do nature’s deadliest predators look like close up? about aerodynamics. Clay is used to make the moulds for * Sign up for our Science Week and we’ll show you… the body shell of the car. These will be vacuum formed. Year group Day 3: Car making continues. Designing the graphics. Year group 7-9 (Year 9 students would Join us on our week long adventure, where you’ll discover Students continue making the car. Trim the body shell and 7-9 need to have chosen Product the facts about: make attachments. Students design the graphics for the Design as an option for KS4) The Universe on our trip to the Observatory car body shell on 2dDesign to be cut on the vinyl cutter. Cost * Animals and evolution on a trip to London Zoo Day 4 : Testing/ building track/competition Students build * Cost t£40 Scavenging and hunting on our nature tour the track and test the cars in a corridor or outside. * The underwater world at the Sea Life Centre and rock Evaluation of final designs/performance/ trophy/prize £30 per student t * pooling at the Marina * giving ceremony per student Possible trip on one of the days to a motor racing Equipment needed * engineering firm by students Purpose of the activity Suitable weatherproof To engage and inspire students to enjoy science in the Purpose of the activity clothing, additional real world. spending money and To develop their love of designing and making. a packed lunch will be required each day.

DOROTHY STRINGER SCHOOLt10 ENRICHMENT BOOKLET 2017/8 DOROTHY STRINGER SCHOOL t 11 ENRICHMENT BOOKLET 2017/8 Public Services Careers Chess Enrichment Experience

General description of activities General description of activities Members of staff Members of staff Miss Judd & Miss Taylor Mr Stone & Mr Holtom Students will spend 4 days with people from different areas Students will receive daily coaching on how to become

of public services. A likely itinerary (although final details a better player. They will then put this into practice by Number of students Number of students will be confirmed) would include: playing friendly games against each other.

t30 A whole day with the army. Learn what it is like to have t25 * career with the army and the different roles they offer. A knock-out tournament will take place on the final day of PT session at a local gym Enrichment week. Year Group Year group * Visit to a local company and looking at ways to set up 9 7-9 * their own business All abilities welcome, however, some knowledge of the Visit to a fire station rules (available online) would save time in the sessions. Cost * Cost * Day of talks in school - e.g. police, ambulance, tfree electricians, lawyers, vets, landscape gardeners etc tfree Talks with colleges and students to create a Purpose of the activity * presentation on path of interest Equipment needed Students will have an opportunity to experience a sense by students Purpose of the activity of enjoyment and fascination in learning to explore one of Pens & Paper the world’s most mentally challenging pastime. To give pupils a chance to experience a day working with services that benefit /help the community. To give They will have the opportunity to socialise and work with the opportunity to be involved in something they might other students they may have not met before who share a never have thought about doing before. To help widen common interest/hobby. Students will also develop their knowledge so that when it comes to picking options they problem solving skills. maybe have some idea of what they would like to do.

DOROTHY STRINGER SCHOOL t 12 ENRICHMENT BOOKLET 2017/8 DOROTHY STRINGER SCHOOL t 13 ENRICHMENT BOOKLET 2017/8 Children's Book Project Girls into Computing

General description of activities General description of activities Members of staff Members of staff Ms White, Mr Shellard Day 1: Students will visit a variety of local childcare settings Day 1: Meet in school. Morning: teams organised and Miss Mockeridge & Ms Brimson to meet young children and discover what they like about Coding/App Challenge set. Afternoon: field trip to the their favourite books. In the afternoon they will research Apple Store (Churchill Square) for workshop. Number of students Number of students a wide range of children's books and develop some initial Day 2: Meet in school. Trip to Bletchley Park by coach. t20 t30 ideas for their own book. Day 3: Meet in school. Trip to the Science Museum by Day 2: Students will meet a local children's illustrator coach. who will show them how to create interesting characters Day 4: In school all day. Apply findings from trips to Year group Year group and illustrations. They will then spend the rest of the day Coding/App Challenge. 7-8 Girls 7-9 planning and making their book. Day 3: Students will spend the day creating their book. Cost Cost Purpose of the activity Working either individually or in small teams. t£65 t£10 Day 4: Students will finish off their books and celebrate To develop students’ awareness of wider ideas and context their achievement with an afternoon tea. of Computing and Computer Science. To encourage girls to per student per student see many opportunities for women in the IT sector. Purpose of the activity Equipment needed by students To create a children’s book and learn new skills in design, Bringing their own cameras writing and book production. (could be phones) would be an advantage.

DOROTHY STRINGER SCHOOL t 14 ENRICHMENT BOOKLET 2017/8 DOROTHY STRINGER SCHOOL t 15 ENRICHMENT BOOKLET 2017/8 Crafting for All Cycling Skills

General description of activities General description of activities Members of staff Members of staff Mrs Rayson Mr Cutler, Mr Imrie, Experienced crafters are welcome to bring in any projects Over 4 days students will take part in a range of cycling Mr Graves & Mr Stephens to work on throughout the four days. skills activities including gaining a Level 2 qualification. Number of students Beginners will have sessions on: Day 1: Students take part in the Bikeability course and Number of students t20 * Knitting a scarf obtain a level 2 qualification. The students learn to Making a tapestry book mark carry out a simple bike check, safe start and stopping t10 * Embroidering a greeting card procedures, turning left and right and they learn how to Year group * Simple mending use the gears on their bicycles. They learn to turn left and 7-9 Year group * right and pass parked vehicles. They learn road signs. The 7-9 Each day will begin with a new project but then students training takes place on the road near to the school where Cost are welcome to work on any of the projects throughout suitable junctions can be found. Cost £20 the day. Day 2 and 3 : After meeting at Dorothy Stringer students t will head to Stanmer Park and develop their cycling skills t£30 with a qualified mountain bike instructor (Jamie Lynch of Equipment needed per student southeastmountainbiking.co.uk) by students Purpose of the activity Day 4: Meet at Dorothy Stringer and take part in a technical Students welcome to bring Equipment needed Trying new crafts and learning some useful skills. trail ride over the South Downs. in any materials for any by students of the crafts but nothing Helmets are essential. Purpose of the activity necessary. Bikes are in good condition – preferably checked by To develop and learn new skills to do with cycling and trained bike mechanic before cycle safety. the course. Unsatisfactory bikes will not be allowed to take part as it can be a risk to personal safety. Students should preferably have completed a Bikeability course at primary school.

DOROTHY STRINGER SCHOOL t 16 ENRICHMENT BOOKLET 2017/8 DOROTHY STRINGER SCHOOL t 17 ENRICHMENT BOOKLET 2017/8 Duke of Edinburgh Extra-Curricular PE Activity Expedition Skills

General description of activities General description of activities Members of staff Members of staff Mr Ibbott Mr Lawrence Day 1: Expedition Skills Training Students will be placed into five Stringer houses which will

First Aid and emergency procedures gain points throughout the week. There will be 10 points Number of students Number of students * Preparatory map skills available for any member of staff to give throughout each * t20+ Campcraft and equipment activity that takes place, which will go towards their overall t150 * Food and outside cooking house score. Appropriate clothing needs to be worn to any * Countryside and Highway code day of activity, such as swimming or rock climbing. Year group Year group * Teambuilding 9 7-9 Day* 2: Expedition preparation Day 1: Alternative activities – students will take part and Navigation and route planning develop their knowledge and understanding of various Cost Cost * Practical map skills sports, including Kin Ball, Swimming, Rock-it-ball, Ultimate * £60 Compass skills Frisbee and Street Surfing, to name a few. t£52 t Day* 3 & 4: Practice Expedition Day 2 and 3: Branching Out Adventures and Brighton per student per student Students will participate in a two day one night expedition. Palace Pier, which day students attend each of the activities They will walk over the Southdowns consolidating the skills will depend on the Stringer house they are in. Equipment needed they gained in the first two days of training. They will camp Day 4: Organised competition – students will take part in by students over night and walk back the next day. their houses, to compete in all learnt sports from Day 1. Appropriate clothing for the Each student will participate in all the sports, winning activities. Purpose of the activity points for their house.

To prepare students for their Expedition section for the Purpose of the activity Duke of Edinburgh Award or for students that have an interest in learning or developing expedition skills. To offer anyone who participates in P.E. extra curricular activities, an opportunity to learn and experience different sports and opportunities.

DOROTHY STRINGER SCHOOLt18 ENRICHMENT BOOKLET 2017/8 DOROTHY STRINGER SCHOOLt19 ENRICHMENT BOOKLET 2017/8 Film Studies/Appreciation Film Production

Members of staff General description of activities General description of activities Members of staff Mr Schvetz Mr Buchan Watching films of different genres and focusing on Day 1: A short lesson introducing film ‘theory’ (focusing on elements of film production Image) and script writing. Groups (max. 5 in each) are then Number of students Number of students * The language of film analysis - writing film reviews given a treatment for a short film (this may be a proposed t25 (reading examples first, then writing one and film trailer), which they need to turn into a script using t50 peer-reviewing) computers. Groups then share some ideas with class (or Discussions on films staff).They then have a quick introduction to storyboarding Year group Year Group * Trip to IMAX in Crawley before turning their scripts into shooting storyboards, 8 & 9 7-9 * Trip to film studio/film location tour/something similar focusing mainly on image. Day 2 will be the film shoot, so * Guest speaker on film production/critics, how to get into they will also need to plan to bring in props and costumes. Cost Cost * the film production business or be a film critic Day 2: Groups use their storyboards and scripts to plan t£53 the day’s filming (create a shooting schedule). Most of the t£5 Day 1: Exploring film analysis. Discussing genres, favourite day will then be taken up by shooting at various locations per student films, what makes a good film review. Watching a film. around school. They will be encouraged to set up difficult Equipment needed Day 2: Watch a film and review it. BBC3 & Radio 1 film critic shots and to get lots of interesting footage. They will then by students will come in to talk to the group about the film industry. put the footage on to the computers to watch and fill out a Students will need their own Day 3: Trip to IMAX in Crawley. Back to school to write short review form. costumes and props. If they review of IMAX and the film. Day 3: A short lesson introducing film ‘theory’ (focusing on have an MP3 recorder this Day 4: Trip to a studio tour/film locations exact venue to be sound). The groups of 5 will then spilt into smaller groups would be very useful. confirmed. (2 or 3) and add to their storyboards with sound effects they would like to use. The day will end with a film theory lesson Purpose of the activity on editing. Day 4: The day will begin with a tutorial on Video Pad (the A week to get you engaged in the joy of films and develop editing software). Students will then work individually to your skills in talking and writing about them! If you are a edit their films using their footage and sound. film buff or are just interested in sharing your views about the films you love with other students (and watching Purpose of the activity films!), then this is the choice for you. Popcorn and critical brains at the ready please… To learn about filmmaking and create a short film. Students will work together and individually to develop their film making skills.

DOROTHY STRINGER SCHOOLt20 ENRICHMENT BOOKLET 2017/8 DOROTHY STRINGER SCHOOL t21 ENRICHMENT BOOKLET 2017/8 Geocoaching & Treasure Trails Golf

General description of activities General description of activities Members of staff Members of staff Mrs Revéreault & Mr Tyrie We will go to 3 or 4 different local locations (Brighton, Day 1: Training session at Hollingbury Golf Course (2 hrs). Miss Meyer Shoreham, Steyning and Lewes) and will complete the Benfield Valley 9 holes (2.5 hrs). Number of students treasure trail or the murder mystery trail as well as looking Day 2: Training session at Hollingbury (1 hr). Number of students for, and hopefully finding, any geocaches and photo clues Hollingbury 9 holes (2 hrs). 10 t t14 in the area. Day 3: Training Session East Brighton Golf Course (1 hr). East Brighton 9 holes (2 hrs). Year group Geocaching is an outdoor recreational activity, in which or Roedean Golf Pitch & Putt 9 holes (2hrs). Year group 9 participants use a GPS receiver or mobile device to hide Day 4: Waterhall Golf Course 18 holes. 7-9 and seek containers, called “geocaches” or “caches”, at specific Cost locations marked by coordinates all over the world. Inside Cost Purpose of the activity each geocache will be a small trinket or treasure which t£76 free hunters can take and trade with ones they bring to put in Provide access to golf t per student the boxes themselves. * Introduce a low impact activity involving significant * exercise Equipment needed Equipment needed A Treasure Trail is an imaginative way to explore towns, Develop awareness of a range of facilities and options by students by students cities & villages across the UK with a self-guided themed * for continuing to play the sport independently Mobile phones would help Students will need to walk. An easy to follow route will enable you to crack the but not necessary. provide/hire/borrow their clues whilst taking in some of the sights along the way. By own golf clubs. solving the fiendish clues on the Trail, you’ll be discovering whodunit, finding the location of the buried treasure, or completing the mission like a true secret agent.

Purpose of the activity

To explore the local area by foot in an interesting way.

DOROTHY STRINGER SCHOOL t 22 ENRICHMENT BOOKLET 2017/8 DOROTHY STRINGER SCHOOLt23 ENRICHMENT BOOKLET 2017/8 Graphic Design Course Groundforce

General description of activities General description of activities Members of staff Members of staff Mrs Shevlin Mr Sandercock Over 4 days students will learn how to use photography, Working in small teams we will endeavour to transform

Indesign, graphic design software which will help them to part of the school grounds into a new area for students to Number of students Number of students produce posters etc. enjoy at break and lunch times.

t15 Day 1: Students will spend the day clearing and preparing t20 Day 1: Students will learn to use digital SLR cameras and the designated area that we will transform over the week. go on a walk into Brighton to take photographs. Students will learn how to use a range of tools to do this. Year group Year group Day 2: Students will learn how to edit their photography Day 2: We will visit a local nursery to learn from experts 9 7-9 using Photoshop. about growing and planting a range of plants. Day 3/4: Students will be given a project and using the Day 3: Building benches. Students will learn or develop Cost Cost skills learnt and developed in the 2 previous days will carpentry skills as we build benches that will be used for tfree produce the item requested. seating for the area. tfree Day 4: We will spend the day fixing the benches in place

Purpose of the activity and planting the area with suitable plants. Students will Equipment needed also develop their forest skills and learn how to make a fire by students To gain knowledge of Photoshop and Adobe Indesign and finishing off with a BBQ. A pair of good garden/work to create graphic solutions to projects. gloves. Sturdy shoes. Purpose of the activity

Students will develop a connection with the natural environment. They will also learn a range of skills related to creating outdoor spaces and plants.

DOROTHY STRINGER SCHOOLt24 ENRICHMENT BOOKLET 2017/8 DOROTHY STRINGER SCHOOLt25 ENRICHMENT BOOKLET 2017/8 Harry Potter Week Historical War Gaming

General description of activities General description of activities Members of staff Members of staff Ms Walton & Mrs Jones Mr Brand Students would take part in a variety of activities Students will focus on the tactics, weapons, personalities over the week: and great events of warfare of one period of history. We will Number of students Number of students Playing quidditch cover the Napoleonic period and World War II aerial combat * t45 Making chocolate frogs and designing a box for them during The Battle of Britain. 10 * Writing spin offs/prequels to characters from the stories Additional periods offered are likely to be Ancient warfare, t * Quizzes and games the Punic Wars between Rome and Carthage and World War Year group Year group * Watching the films II ground warfare from the Eastern or Western Fronts. 7-9 7-9 * On the 4th day visit the Harry Potter studios * For Each Period Planned: Students will watch a film and/ Cost Cost Purpose of the activity or documentary informing them about the warfare/ t£40 great events in that period. (This will be age appropriate). tfree To develop literacy and an interest in literature Students will be able to take on the role of commanders per student * To engage in an area that interests them and give to plan and fight battles using some war gaming rules. The * them a sense of enjoyment of learning and creating complexity of some rules will be reduced to aid playability. Equipment needed To develop their imagination by students * To be creative Purpose of the activity Writing equipment for * To work and socialise with students they have some activities. * not met before To give students the opportunity to work as a team To work collaboratively * and as individuals, making decisions and carrying * through plans To obtain an overview of that period in history, major * events/battles/persons involved To possibly do some research and make a presentation * Technical skills will involve accurate measuring and * developing an understanding of probability

DOROTHY STRINGER SCHOOLt26 ENRICHMENT BOOKLET 2017/8 DOROTHY STRINGER SCHOOL t 27 ENRICHMENT BOOKLET 2017/8 Hooked on Crochet Paper Craft

General description of activities General description of activities Members of staff Members of staff Mrs Francis & Mrs Spence Mrs Potts Day 1: We will introduce the basic stitches of crochet and Day 1: Students will spend the day making a selection

give students a chance to practise these skills by creating of greetings cards for different occasions. Students will Number of students Number of students small individual pieces. explore different forms of calligraphy and use a range of

t20 Day 2: Trip to Ditchling Museum for Art and Craft. We will materials to decorate their cards. t30 look at the history behind crafting and have a chance to Day 2: We will spend the morning learning how to create complete a weaving project, as well as spending time in a variety of figures in origami. The afternoon will be spent Year group Year group the workshop. Students will need to bring a packed lunch designing and creating an origami mobile using figures of 7-9 7-9 to eat in the private patio area of the museum. their choice. Day 3: Students will plan what they would like to design Day 3: Scrapbook design and creation. Students will spend Cost Cost and make before going on a walk to local charity shops to the morning planning and designing their scrapbook on

t£15 find wool/accessories so that they can begin to create their the computers. In the afternoon, they will begin to piece t£6 own design. their scrapbook together. per student per student Day 4: They will have the chance to work on their own Day 4: The last day will be spent finishing and finalising the piece(s) to take home or will learn to make hats or little students’ scrapbooks, bringing together all the different Equipment needed octopuses for premature babies, which will be donated to skills learnt throughout the week. Students will be able to by students the local hospital. take their scrapbooks home at the end of the day. Students can bring their own equipment with them, Purpose of the activity Purpose of the activity but we will provide crochet hooks, wool etc. Students are able to use their imagination and be To learn or develop new skills in the art of paper crafting. * creative when developing crochet masterpieces. They To try new things and meet new people. will choose the wool they would like to work with and develop their own designs. Students will be able to work collaboratively to create * a group piece as well as work together as they learn what will probably be a new skill. Lots of encouragement and perseverance will be needed. Self-teaching through using iPads to follow YouTube tutorials. Students will be reflective when looking at their work * which will then help them to improve it. Students will be able to experience a sense of enjoyment as they will be able to see their crochet work develop.

DOROTHY STRINGER SCHOOLt28 ENRICHMENT BOOKLET 2017/8 DOROTHY STRINGER SCHOOLt29 ENRICHMENT BOOKLET 2017/8 Russell Martin Football Academy Puppet making workshop (Football Development)

General description of activities General description of activities Members of staff Members of staff Ms French & Ms Mager Mr Lawrence Students will work from their own designs to create a 3/D Students will spend 3 of the 4 days developing knowledge working puppet. A professional puppet maker will be and understanding of the game. Number of students Number of students joining us to pass on skills and help create an expressive

t15 and unique puppet. Students will also collaborate on set The 3 days will be broken down into skill development, t50 design and making. team play and a tournament structure competition. The other day will combine with the PE department and be Year group Year Group Purpose of the activity spent at the Pier. 7-9 7-8

To give students an opportunity to work with a Purpose of the activity Cost Cost professional artist and to create their own unique puppet. t£15 Students with an interest in Art, prop making, Theatre To develop your skillset and understanding of football. t£32 design, Textiles, Set design or Costume design would be per student especially welcome. Equipment needed by students Sports clothing, shin pads, football boots (suitable for the 3G).

DOROTHY STRINGER SCHOOLt30 ENRICHMENT BOOKLET 2017/8 DOROTHY STRINGER SCHOOL t 31 ENRICHMENT BOOKLET 2017/8 School Retreat Silversmithing (Ring making)

General description of activities General description of activities Members of staff Members of staff Mrs Danahar, Ms Murnaghan, Bernie Parkyn Day 1 in school all day: Following introductions, the day Over the 4 days students will learn basic silversmithing and Ms Kempt & Ms Bento will start with a yoga session (please bring your own mat jewellery making skills. A likely itinerary is as follows: Number of students if possible). Other activities will include making mala bead Day 1: Students will develop their skills in piercing (sawing) Number of students necklaces/bracelets; an introduction to meditation; a group and filing with the materials. 10 t t40 coaching session aimed to help students achieve their own Day 2: Students will design and plan the ring which they goals; Ayurveda tasting session, where students will learn will be making Year Group about the benefits of different kinds of food on our moods Day 3: Students will work on their soldering skills and will Year group 8 & 9 and health; a session making Mandalas and a final yoga solder the final piece together. 7-9 session. Day 4: Students will finish off their piece and polish it using Cost Day 2: Will begin with a yoga session and be followed by the correct equipment. Cost activities including creating inspiration boards to help with t£20 £5 goal setting; creating a non-sugar treat; an introduction t per student to mindfulness and a trip to either the beach or the South Purpose of the activity per student (if students want to make Downs to complete a mindfulness activity. anything else, there may be Day 3: Again starting with yoga, the day will also include Students will take part in a creative activity and develop Equipment needed an additional charge). some individual coaching sessions, some craft activities, their skills using different equipment. They will also by students another healthy food tasting session and a trip to the experience a sense of fun and wellbeing. Yoga mat if possible Buddhist Centre in The Lanes. Day 4: in school all day. The yoga session will be followed by candle decorating; an introduction to head massage; a group lunch using what has been learnt during the week (participants should bring a dish to share with the group); a mediation session; a final group coaching session and a final yoga session.

Purpose of the activity

To introduce students (or grow their knowledge of) the powerful tools of yoga, mindfulness, Ayurveda and meditation. Students will also benefit from individual and group coaching to gain strategies for achieving goals.

DOROTHY STRINGER SCHOOLt32 ENRICHMENT BOOKLET 2017/8 DOROTHY STRINGER SCHOOLt33 ENRICHMENT BOOKLET 2017/8 South Downs Way Walk Space Exploration

General description of activities General description of activities Members of staff Members of staff Mr Aitken Mr Latham & Miss Marshall A series of walks that take in the beautiful scenery and Students will learn what it takes to get into space and to

surroundings that are part of the South Downs Way. survive in this harsh environment. They will learn about Number of students Number of students Starting from Bramber Castle and ending at Bo Peep Hill rocket design and launch their own rockets, they will find

t14 (above the village of Alciston, nr Lewes) each day will cover out about the needs of astronauts in space and how this is 30 5-6 miles including a stop for lunch and a visit to a local overcome and they will contemplate the future and what a t attraction/landmark or activity involving the area. space station on Mars might look like. All highly interactive Year group Year group Day 1: Bramber Castle to Devils Dyke. with design projects, build activities and group challenges. 7-9 8-9 Students will explore the castle site before starting their Day 1: We have lift off - Rockets Propulsion and Rocket Design walk to Devils Dyke. The first part of the walk will also Day 2: Material Science – Space Suits and Space Stations Cost Cost follow the Downslink trail. Day 3: Building a Mars Station – Requirements for Life tfree Day 2: Devils Dyke to Ditchling Beacon. Day 4: Alien Invasion – When we become the Aliens of Space tfree The route will head towards Ditchling beacon and students will stop off at Jack and Jill windmills. Purpose of the activity Day 3: Ditchling Beacon to Nr Kingston. Day 4: Southease to Bo Peep Hill. An appreciation of the science and technology linked to space exploration. The historical nature of attempts in Purpose of the activity the past and how it has built our thinking for the future. Specifically they will be looking at rocket propulsion, Students would gain a wider understanding of the area requirements for life in space, materials used in rockets and they live in and some of the history surrounding it. They space suits and evidence for extra-terrestrial life. will also get some exercise/fresh air and improve their fitness.

DOROTHY STRINGER SCHOOLt34 ENRICHMENT BOOKLET 2017/8 DOROTHY STRINGER SCHOOL t 35 ENRICHMENT BOOKLET 2017/8 Stringer Bake Off 1 Stringer Bake Off 2

General description of activities General description of activities Members of staff Members of staff Ms Richards, Mr Ryan, Mrs Panwar & Mrs Lewery Students will meet at MET College over a series of four Working individually and in teams students will be given Ms Uren, Ms Houslop days. Each day will require students to produce a specified the opportunity to develop and build their baking skills. & Mr Bernal Number of students bake that is personalised. Gradually completing more and more complex bakes as the days go on and finally taking part in a competition where Number of students 15 Prior to the week, pupils will need to complete a baking students design and make a “signature bake” where we will t

journal, which requires them to plan their bakes, thinking crown the “Stringer Bake Off Champion”. There will also be t30 Year group about decoration, presentation, ingredients and equipment. opportunities to look at healthier baked dishes and we will 7-9 be making both savoury and sweet dishes. We will provide Year group Purpose of the activity ingredients for all bakes. 7-9 Cost Day 1: Fairy cakes (creaming method) with decoration To enrich pupils techniques (icing/piping). Healthier baking– alternative to Cost £10 * Give pupils the experience of working in a professional sugar. t £10 * kitchen Day 2: Pastry– shortcrust pastry (meat and vegetable pies). t Develop culinary skills Choux pastry (eclairs), Designing of signature bake. * To highlight to pupils the range of practical / industry Day 3: Bread– basic white bread dough, focusing on shaping Equipment needed * courses available at MET College - Focaccia bread. by students Day 4: Signature bakes– criteria for this will be announced at Students will need to bring the beginning of the week. any additional equipment that their individual bakes Purpose of the activity require (pre-planned in baking journal) and a Competition, developing baking skills. container to transport their bakes home.

DOROTHY STRINGER SCHOOLt36 ENRICHMENT BOOKLET 2017/8 DOROTHY STRINGER SCHOOLt37 ENRICHMENT BOOKLET 2017/8 Trestle Theatre Mask Surfboard Building & Physical Theatre Workshop

General description of activities General description of activities Members of staff Members of staff Mr Russell Ms Ettinger, Miss Poole Day 1: teamwork designing/ making. A theatre company will be invited in to work with the & Ms Butler Students begin surfboard construction using the students over 2 full days (Monday and Tuesday). This Number of students workshop tools. Students begin design of the surfboard will involve introducing the students to working with Number of students 10 graphics using traditional sketch work and later 2dDesign full face mask and physical theatre. The remaining 2 t software. days (Wednesday and Thursday) students will have the t30 Day 2: possible trip out during day 2, linking with local opportunity to experiment with the techniques they have Year group organisations. learnt in creating a devised performance piece. 7-9 Year group Day 3: teamwork designing/ making. (year 9 students should 7-9 Students continue making/ shaping the surf board. Students Purpose of the activity have chosen product design continue cutting the graphics using the vinyl cutter. as an option for GCSEs) Cost Students apply the graphics and coat the boards in varnish Introduce new and experimental theatre techniques. Day 4: teamwork testing/ competition. * Give KS3 students the opportunity to work with £32 Cost t Students test the boards in the pool and have a * theatre practitioners. £27 Competition relay race. Evaluation of final designs/ shapes/ t Equipment needed performance/ trophy/prize giving ceremony. by students Equipment needed Clothes suitable for a Purpose of the activity by students practical drama workshop Swim kit and trainers. * To develop students' love of designing and making * To give them an experience of surf culture/surfing

DOROTHY STRINGER SCHOOLt38 ENRICHMENT BOOKLET 2017/8 DOROTHY STRINGER SCHOOL t 39 ENRICHMENT BOOKLET 2017/8 Student Choice Form Wild Art Student's name: Tutor Group: General description of activities Members of staff Please detail below your first, second and third choices. Many activities have a limited Ms Fahy, Mr Lee Day 1: Introduction to nature and wildlife on the school capacity so your first preference may not be guaranteed. & Dr Danahar campus exploring the woods, the pond and the butterfly haven. Learning some photographic techniques and then Number of students Title of Activity drawing and taking photographs to use on Days 3 and 4.

t14 Day 2: Trip to RSPB Pulborough Brooks in West Sussex to First Choice: see birds, wild deer, butterflies, insects, trees, plants and Second Choice: even maybe snakes! Drawing and taking photographs to Year group Third Choice: use on Days 3 and 4. 7-9 Day 3 and 4: Using nature and wildlife to create a work of art for a final exhibition of work in the Art department. Cost Work on canvas, and/or paper and photographs. Please return this completed and signed form to your Form Tutor before the deadline of £15 Friday 26th January 2018. t Purpose of the activity per student Remember to fill in your name and your choices. Forms will not be accepted without a To develop appreciation and knowledge of nature Equipment needed parent/carer’s signature. * and wildlife in our local area and in Sussex by students To look at how artists illustrate wild life Cameras & art materials * To develop art skills using a range of media * Having parental responsibility, I confirm that …………………………… (student name) in …………………(tutor group) would like to select the activities/trips indicated above

and I agree to my child taking part.

● I understand that if the activities are undersubscribed they may not run and that spaces are limited on each activity so students may not get their first choice. ● I agree to pay in full by Friday 25th May 2018. ● I understand that if payment is not received by Friday 25th May 2018 my child will not be able to take part in the activity of their choice and will be allocated to another activity.

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Date: DOROTHY STRINGER SCHOOLt40 ENRICHMENT BOOKLET 2017/8 DOROTHY STRINGER SCHOOL t 41 ENRICHMENT BOOKLET 2016/7 Highlights from Enrichment week 2017

Making a Murmuration Living Wall Paper Sculpture

Mosaic Making Surfboard Building Wild Art ..and result!

Harry Potter Wands Young Apprentice Challenge Groundforce

Silversmithing

Stringer Bake Off

All About Animals School Retreat PE Activity Graphic Design Course Dorothy Stringer School | Loder Road | Brighton | BN1 6PZ www.dorothy-stringer.co.uk Email: [email protected]