July 2015 Bexhill 6th Form College
Taster Days For Year 10 Students Come and spend an exciting day with us and sample some of the many courses we have to offer.
www.bexhillcollege.ac.uk Taster Day Schedule 2015
School Date
Claverham Community College Thursday 2nd July 2015
Robertsbridge Community College Thursday 2nd July 2015
Hastings Academy Thursday 2nd July 2015
Hailsham Community College Tuesday 7th July 2015
Ratton School Tuesday 7th July 2015
Ringmer Community College Tuesday 7th July 2015
Rye College Tuesday 7th July 2015
St Leonards Academy Tuesday 7th July 2015
The Causeway School Tuesday 7th July 2015
William Parker Academy Tuesday 7th July 2015
Willingdon Community School Tuesday 7th July 2015
Bishop Bell School Wednesday 8th July 2015
Claremont School Wednesday 8th July 2015
Battle Abbey School Wednesday 8th July 2015
Bexhill High Academy Wednesday 8th July 2015
St Richards Catholic College Thursday 9th July 2015
Cavendish School Thursday 9th July 2015
2 Year 10 Taster Day Programme at Bexhill College Find Out More www.bexhillcollege.ac.uk 3 Contents
Taster Day Schedule...... 2 A Level and International Vocational Subject Taster Programme for the Day...... 4 Baccalaureate Taster Sessions Sessions
International Baccalaureate...... 5 Acting...... 12 Archaeology...... 5 Applied Science...... 12 Art Textiles...... 5 Art and Design...... 12 Biology...... 5 Business...... 12 Business Studies...... 5 Childcare...... 12 Chemistry...... 5 Hairdressing and Beauty...... 12 Classical Civilisation...... 6 Health and Social Care...... 13 Computing...... 6 Hospitality and Catering...... 13 Dance...... 6 ICT...... 13 Drama and Theatre Studies...... 6 Media...... 13 Economics...... 6 Music Performance...... 13 Electronics...... 6 Music Technology...... 13 English Language...... 7 Performing Arts...... 14 English Language and Literature... 7 Performing Arts Productions...... 14 English Literature...... 7 Personal Training...... 14 Film Studies...... 7 Sport...... 14 Fine Art...... 7 Sport (Outdoor Adventure)...... 14 Food, Nutrition and Health...... 7 Travel and Tourism...... 15 French...... 8 Uniformed Services...... 15 Geography...... 8 Geology...... 8 German...... 8 Graphic Design...... 8 ICT...... 8 Law...... 8 Mathematics...... 9 Media Studies...... 9 Medieval History...... 9 Modern History...... 9 Music...... 9 Philosophy...... 9 Photography...... 9 Physical Education...... 10 Physics...... 10 Politics...... 10 Psychology...... 10 Religious Studies...... 10 Sociology...... 10 Spanish...... 11 Textiles Technology...... 11 Travel and Tourism...... 11 World Development...... 11
2 Year 10 Taster Day Programme at Bexhill College Find Out More www.bexhillcollege.ac.uk 3 Programme for the Day Please arrive on time for Registration between 9.15am & 9.45am The taster day will run from 9.45am until 2.30pm and will include four taster sessions, with a half hour break for lunch included
Timetable 9.15am - 9.45am Registration 9.45am - 10.00am Talk from Principal 10.00am - 11.00am Taster Session 1 11.00am - 12.00pm Taster Session 2 12.00pm - 12.30pm Lunch 12.30pm - 1.30pm Taster Session 3 1.30pm - 2.30pm Taster Session 4
Deadline for applications is Friday 12th June
4 Year 10 Taster Day Programme at Bexhill College Find Out More www.bexhillcollege.ac.uk 5 A Level Subjects & International Baccalaureate
International Baccalaureate
Title of Session What is IB?
An opportunity for you to find out about this exciting course and Brief Outline of Session chat to current students.
Archaeology
Title of Session Murder, Plague or War
Brief Outline of Session What can a pit full of broken human bones in Yorkshire tell us?
Art Textiles
Title of Session Pattern and Texture
Brief Outline of Session Exploring pattern and texture with print and stitch.
Biology
Title of Session What is Biology?
An opportunity to find out what is covered in A Level Biology and where Brief Outline of Session it can take you, as well as carrying out a typical A Level experiment.
Business Studies
Title of Session Introduction to Industry and Commerce
Form rival syndicates to design, manufacture and sell their product Brief Outline of Session to the company. The syndicate that has earned the most money at the end of the exercise is judged the winner.
Chemistry
Title of Session Comparison of 2 Quantitative Practical Techniques
How much iron is in an iron tablet? How do manufacturers ensure Brief Outline of Session the quality of their drugs? You will carry out experimental work including Colorimetry and Redox Titration.
4 Year 10 Taster Day Programme at Bexhill College Find Out More www.bexhillcollege.ac.uk 5 A Level Subjects & International Baccalaureate
Classical Civilisation
Title of Session Gods, Heroes and Tragedies - an Introduction to Classical Civilisation
We will explore some famous figures from ancient Greek Literature Brief Outline of Session - like Achilles, Paris and Helen of Troy; Gods like Zeus and Aphrodite as well as the complicated family of King Oedipus!
Computing
Title of Session Counting and Drawing in Binary
Understand how computers count numbers in 1s and 0s and how Brief Outline of Session they draw pictures on the screen using 1s and 0s. Use magic tricks to check for accuracy of 1s and 0s using playing cards.
Dance
Title of Session Dance Development
Explore some of the different skills required in Dance through analysis and creative choreography, using a professional dance work Brief Outline of Session to inspire and develop your own ideas. (Please bring appropriate clothing for a practical session.)
Drama and Theatre Studies
Looking at Taking Performance From the Page All the Way Through Title of Session to Putting it on the Stage
Brief Outline of Session Practical session working with up-to-date play texts.
Economics
Title of Session What is Economics?
Brief Outline of Session An introduction to Economics and its relevance to our daily lives.
Electronics
Title of Session Sensing the Environment
Investigating the use of Potential dividers to make practical sensors. Including practical work and some mathematical and graphical Brief Outline of Session analysis. Includes some practical examples of the use of potential dividers in real electronic systems.
6 Year 10 Taster Day Programme at Bexhill College Find Out More www.bexhillcollege.ac.uk 7 English Language
Title of Session Language and Social Contacts
Brief Outline of Session Language and Gender; An introduction to English Language.
English Language and Literature
Title of Session Life or Literature? It’s all about communication!
How we use language in every aspect of our lives and how writers Brief Outline of Session use it too.
English Literature
Title of Session Poetry, Lyrics and Life
Brief Outline of Session How English Literature is about everything.
Film Studies
Title of Session Analysis of Film Genre/Film Stars
There are many different genres of film – how are they different and Brief Outline of Session how can we identify these genres? How are film stars used to sell different genre films?
Fine Art
Title of Session Painting to Music
Brief Outline of Session A creative approach to painting.
Food, Nutrition and Health
Title of Session Diet Watcher
There are many health concerns associated with diet. What affects these diets and how can we manage these conditions? Take a look Brief Outline of Session at Osteoporosis, Diabetes and Celiac Disease through a range of mini activities.
6 Year 10 Taster Day Programme at Bexhill College Find Out More www.bexhillcollege.ac.uk 7 A Level Subjects & International Baccalaureate
French
Title of Session Achieving Perfection: Being Creative with the Perfect Tense
An interactive session involving group games, poems, reading and Brief Outline of Session songs. Come along and celebrate the linguist in you!
Geography
Title of Session Migration Decisions
Brief Outline of Session A decision making exercise based on conflict in Yugoslavia.
Geology
Title of Session Mineral Identification
Introduction to major rock forming minerals; a practical and hands Brief Outline of Session on exercise.
German
Title of Session Language Learning Through Music and Games
A fun and interactive session. You thought language learning was Brief Outline of Session boring? We’ll make you think again!
Graphic Design
Title of Session Image Production and Mark Making Techniques
Brief Outline of Session Discussing and exploring ideas by means of experimentation.
ICT
Title of Session From Stencil to Visual Basic
You will begin programming a computer using a program called Stencil, and gain control of the computer; getting it to do what you Brief Outline of Session want it to do. If time permits, you will then get some time to use a true programming language called Visual Basic.
Law
Title of Session The Innocent are Guilty
An introduction to Law and the concept of justice; working in Brief Outline of Session groups on activities examining the criminal legal system.
8 Year 10 Taster Day Programme at Bexhill College Find Out More www.bexhillcollege.ac.uk 9 Mathematics
Title of Session The Postman Problem
We will look at a new area of Maths, called Decision. We will Brief Outline of Session investigate the most effective way for the Postman to deliver the letters.
Media Studies
Title of Session Introduction to Media Studies
Brief Outline of Session How are media products created to appeal to audiences?
Medieval History
Title of Session The Trial of Richard III
We will consider, with the opportunity of role play, how far Richard Brief Outline of Session III deserves to be labeled the murderer of his nephews in the Tower.
Modern History
Title of Session The Historian and the Great Events of History
We will identify and consider the major events of recent history and Brief Outline of Session learn how the historian investigates these matters.
Music
Title of Session Introduction to Music History
You will be looking at different periods of music history and their Brief Outline of Session stylistic features. You will also complete a composition task.
Philosophy
Title of Session Knowledge, Being and Value
Brief Outline of Session An exploration of philosophical questions.
Photography
Title of Session Darkroom Introduction
Brief Outline of Session Introduction to photograms.
8 Year 10 Taster Day Programme at Bexhill College Find Out More www.bexhillcollege.ac.uk 9 A Level Subjects & International Baccalaureate
Physical Education
Title of Session Elite Athlete Performance Preparation
Brief Outline of Session Insight into the training and performance methods of elite athletes.
Physics
Title of Session Springs in Series and Parallel
Simple practical investigation involving springs and graph work Brief Outline of Session followed by some mathematical analysis. Includes examples of the use of springs in real-world systems.
Politics
Title of Session Does Politics Matter?
An introduction to Politics and how it shapes every experience in our Brief Outline of Session lives.
Psychology
Title of Session What is Psychology?
You will look at different topics Psychologists study including memory and social relationships. Students will take part in some Brief Outline of Session classic Psychology experiments and look at what Psychologists have learnt from them.
Religious Studies
Title of Session Would You Ever Murder?
Brief Outline of Session An exploration of two ethical theories.
Sociology
Title of Session What is Sociology?
Build a new society by examining the ways in which societies are Brief Outline of Session structured and organised.
10 Year 10 Taster Day Programme at Bexhill College Find Out More www.bexhillcollege.ac.uk 11 Spanish
Title of Session ¡¡ Hola, Olééé !!
Would you like to learn Spanish like a native? Would you like to improve your communication skills and prospects? Keen to impress Brief Outline of Session your family and friends? Come and take part in our interactive session which will include fun activities and games. We promise you will leave the room speaking Spanish!
Textiles Technology
Title of Session Draping on the Stand
Learn how to manipulate fabric on the body to create exciting Brief Outline of Session fashion pieces.
Travel and Tourism
Title of Session Who Goes Where?
Using a variety of methods, research a holiday destination for a Brief Outline of Session specific type of tourist, resulting in a short presentation.
World Development
Title of Session Improving Others’ Lives
Decision making exercise looking at the difficult choices Brief Outline of Session international agencies have to make.
10 Year 10 Taster Day Programme at Bexhill College Find Out More www.bexhillcollege.ac.uk 11 Vocational Subjects
Acting
Title of Session Creating a Character
You will get to try out a variety of acting techniques to help create Brief Outline of Session a believable and compelling character which you will then have the opportunity to try out in different scenarios.
Applied Science
Title of Session Forensic Science
Use your Science knowledge and understanding to help the Police Brief Outline of Session solve a crime. You will be using Forensic Science techniques to analyse evidence found at a crime scene.
Art and Design
Title of Session Painting and Texture
Brief Outline of Session Exploring pattern and texture with print and stitch.
Business
Title of Session Dragons’ Den
Brief Outline of Session Creating and pitching an idea, then taking it to show to the Dragon!
Childcare
Title of Session Why Do Children Play?
Come and experience different types of play! We will explore how Brief Outline of Session to get creative, what can be built out of junk, and how to build and develop children’s imagination through role play.
Hairdressing & Beauty
Title of Session Circuit Training
Come and test your creative skills. Try out a range of hairdressing Brief Outline of Session and barbering skills on head blocks. Beauty - design a clown face.
12 Year 10 Taster Day Programme at Bexhill College Find Out More www.bexhillcollege.ac.uk 13 Health and Social Care
Title of Session 999
Learn basic first aid responses – how to put someone in the recovery position, CPR and how to respond if someone is choking. Brief Outline of Session Learn how to deal with bleeding/wounds and how to dress a wound. These basic life skills could help save lives and also help you in your future career in health and social care.
Hospitality and Catering
Title of Session Pizza Making
Choose from a range of ingredients and create a pizza topping Brief Outline of Session never heard of. Then look at job roles within the industry.
ICT
Title of Session Introduction to Interactive Software
Brief Outline of Session What we use, how we do it!
Media
Title of Session How to Create Media Products
Brief Outline of Session Film Making and Editing.
Music Performance
Title of Session Battle of the Bands
You will get the opportunity to try out your playing skills with Brief Outline of Session others and form mini bands and, by the end of the session, you will perform.
Music Technology
Title of Session How to Use Computer Software to Create and Edit Music
Brief Outline of Session Using computer software to create and edit music.
12 Year 10 Taster Day Programme at Bexhill College Find Out More www.bexhillcollege.ac.uk 13 Vocational Subjects
Performing Arts
Title of Session Musicals
You will be led through a song from a well-known musical as a Brief Outline of Session group, learning how to work together as an ensemble.
Performing Arts Productions
Title of Session Design for Performance
You will explore design for theatre through set and lighting, with a Brief Outline of Session chance to try out your skills practically in our theatre spaces.
Personal Training
Title of Session Introduction to Personal Training
What is it like to be a Personal Trainer? The session is designed to Brief Outline of Session give you an insight into different aspects of personal training. (Please bring appropriate clothing i.e trainers, shorts, tracksuits, etc.)
Sport
Title of Session Analysis of Performance.
A practical session - sport kit required. Brief Outline of Session (Please bring appropriate clothing i.e trainers, shorts, tracksuits, etc.)
Sport (Outdoor Adventure)
Title of Session Campsite Competition
You are stuck in the wilderness of Bexhill College. You have a specific time in which to build your shelter and make a hot drink Brief Outline of Session in order to become victors. (Please bring appropriate clothing i.e trainers, shorts, tracksuits, etc.)
14 Year 10 Taster Day Programme at Bexhill College Find Out More www.bexhillcollege.ac.uk 15 Travel and Tourism
Title of Session Welcome to Travel and Tourism and “Where Have I Been?”
Use your own holiday experiences to design a poster and win a Brief Outline of Session prize.
Uniformed Services
Title of Session How Fit Are You?
This is a practical session – sport kit required. Brief Outline of Session (Please bring appropriate clothing i.e trainers, shorts, tracksuits, etc.)
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2015 Year 10 Taster Days
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