The Henry Cort Community College

HOUSE ACTIVITY DAY 2018

On Wednesday 11 July, we are holding our annual House Activity Day. This year, we are aiming to provide Year 7, 8 and 9 students with the opportunity to go somewhere new, try something different, learn a new skill or re-visit experiences previously enjoyed.

Please note that student numbers for some of the activities are limited and that costs at this stage are approximate, to be finalised once numbers and transport arrangements are confirmed. Once places have been allocated, you will then receive further, more specific information from the staff organising the event.

Students must choose three activities that they are interested in on the House Activity Day Form. Details about each activity can be found below:

Art Workshop - We are going to be working with clay for the day to make portraits using different artists work to influence the final piece. See Mr Williams for more info

Circus Skills Workshop - Ever thought about joining the ? Now is your chance. The circus workshop will include a selection of activities from: balls, rings, clubs, scarves, spinning plates, ball-cups, , flower sticks, hat manipulation, and larger equipment such as rola-bola, stilts, fun wheels, pedal racers, unicycles and mini-bikes. See Mrs Connochie for further details

Craft Day - Ever wanted to be a creative genius? Fancy getting covered in glue and glitter? Why not join us for the day to try out some news crafts and develop your creative skills. There will be a variety of crafts on offer during the day and you will get to try them all. Better still you will get to take you crafts home with you. This is a brilliant opportunity for a fun and relaxing day getting crafty and picking up some new skills. See Ms McKay or Mrs Connochie for more info.

Cupcake Decorating - Would you like to be able to create eye-catching cupcakes for parties and special events? Here you will:  Learn how to make and colour buttercream icing.  Learn different piping techniques to decorate cupcakes.  Learn how to colour sugarpaste, roll out and use cutters to produce edible decorations.  Learn how to make models to use as cupcake toppers. See Mrs Lamb for further details

Ferny Croft Activity Centre - During the day, you will get the chance to participate in the following activities:  Adventure Course – Find your way through a series of obstacles such as hanging tyres and beams whilst carrying water, attached to a team mate or in a race with another team.  Aeroball – Trampolining and basketball combined  Go Karting – Have a go around our purpose built Go Kart track! See Mrs Belasco for more info

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House Activity Day 2018

Holly Prentice Dance Workshop - Ever wanted to experience what it’s like to be in the West End? Fancy brushing up your performance skills? Why not join us to try out some new moves from musicals such as Grease, Hairspray and Chicago. Learn routines from professional dancer Holly and Henry Cort Alumini to develop your creative skills. A brilliant opportunity to experience working with a professional from some of the most famous West End shows. See Mrs Warner for further details

Nature Photography - Want to learn how to take control of your camera and take better pictures of the world around us? Experiment with different types of photography including capturing motion and macro. Explore the natural environment within the college grounds. Edit photos, create a collage and enter a national competition. See Ms Sainsbury for further details.

New Forest Activity Centre Year 7/8 - Join us at Hartford Woods, Beaulieu. During the day you will be taking part in the following activities:  Archery – Learn the art of archery and then test your skills through a variety of challenges and competitions.  Low ropes challenge course, High ropes team challenge and team building games. Year 9 – Join us at Bailey’s Hard for:  Battlefield Live – a high energy game using the latest in infra-red technology.  Canoeing on the Beaulieu river. See Mrs Mead for more info.

New Forest Aqua Park - Measuring in at 55 metres long, the floating, inflatable Aqua Park has 2 , monkey bars, flippers, slides, hurdles, rockers, rollers, an overhang climbing wall, a swing, a giant iceberg(!) and much more. Students will get the chance to spend an hour exploring the inflatables. Please note that students must be confident and competent swimmers. Buoyancy aids and wetsuits are included in the cost of the activity. See Mr Lane for further details

Play in a day – Drama workshop Students will come together to form a theatre company. They will devise a performance, create and operate lighting, sound, costume and set. The day will end with a performance. See Mr Challen for more info

Product Design and Manufacture Using the technology and equipment in the DT suites, design and create a product in a day, taking home your finished piece at the end of the day. See Mr Copelin for more info

Science – National Space Academy Masterclass Investigating the science and engineering challenges covering topics such as material science, combustion, chemical reactions and infra-red radiation. A chance to make and launch your own rocket. A visit by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance service will conclude the day. See Mr Adeyemo for further details

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House Activity Day 2018

Walk to Titchfield Haven The countryside around our school has history and delightful spots that are perhaps not always appreciated when you live and work next to them. We will walk past these places on our way to Titchfield Haven. Titchfield Abbey, the historic church in Titchfield, the canal and its wildlife and finally the Haven and its shoreline. All students need for the day is a good pair of walking boots, (trainers are fine) a packed lunch, lots of energy and a good sense of humour. Come and join us for a fun day out at no cost. (Except on your feet!) See Mr Rhodes for more info.

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