ENRICHMENT COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 2019-20 Do you love anime? Want a friendly group of people to share your interest in the medium? Have you never had experience with it and want to know where to get started? If you answer yes to any of these questions, then this is the club for you! In this club, we watch and partake in various activities related to anime, manga and all aspects of the culture. Each week we will perform various Anime activities such as debates, discussions, quizzes, games, and more. If you like or want to get into anime or anything related to it, this will be a great opportunity to meet other like-minded people, make friends, and to hopefully develop communication and to enjoy the medium in a whole new way. Whether you’re a veteran fan, a casual fan, or are just getting started, this is the perfect club for your interest! Audition only. This is an ideal opportunity for any student considering a legal career. Students will take part in a mock trial, competing against other students and possibly other schools/colleges. It is a great opportunity for students interested in pursuing a career in law to have ‘their day in court’. The trial relates to a criminal case. Students will have the opportunity to develop Bar Mock Trial a variety of skill as advocates, witnesses, jurors, court clerk and usher. Students (Staff led) should be interested in law, mooting, debating and confident in public speaking (but do not need to be studying A level law). Selection of suitable students will be by audition. For more information please email [email protected] By choosing this enrichment you will also be automatically enrolled on to the Law pathway. Biomedical Admissions Test is required by 10 universities for entry into a medicine, dentistry or veterinary science degree programmes. This course of BMAT lessons is designed to help prepare you for the exam. (Staff led) By choosing this enrichment you will also be automatically enrolled on to the medicine pathway. Do you love to read? If the answer to that question is yes, then book club is for you. This enrichment will allow you to take time out of you busy college schedule to immerse yourself in themes of romance, horror, tragedy and much more. Book club isn’t just another boring lesson, it’s a place to express your Book Club interests with a group of fellow students that have the same passions as you. We aim for our sessions to be as fun and as beneficial as possible, as well as help you develop a variety of skills from communication to creative thinking. So if this interests you, then choose book club! Do you like Chess? Do you know how to play chess? Do you like to play casually? Regardless what your answers were, come to chess club! People of Chess Club all skill levels are welcome, even those who don’t know how to play chess. It can be a good stress reliever and can develop your mental problem solving. Chit chat club is for those of you who want to relax and socialise, getting to know new people outside of lessons. The sessions will be relaxed and casual, a way for you to ease your transition into KEDST. The group won’t be Chit Chat Club strenuous, with activities such as Kahoot, quizzes and group catch ups. An enrichment for you- in which you can ask questions, voice concerns and overall have a chit chat. We hope to see you soon! Having a good mindset is something that is so important, not just in education, but in everything we do. In this group, we want to encourage you to be the best you can be, but not in the way you think! It’s not just about achieving the highest grades, it’s also important to have good mental health, putting your happiness first and then working your way up from there! That’s why we are Choose Happy here, as it’s nice to have a little helping hand from people who care about you. We will try to be an outlet to de-stress and be there to guide and support in as many ways we can. Targeting challenging topics such as ‘comparing yourself to others,’ ‘covert patterns in behaviour that negatively affect us’, ‘how to avoid to the tendency to self-deprecate’. So, don’t stress, stay blessed; and choose happiness first! Are you a Christian looking to make new Christian friends? Are you interested in Christianity and would like to know more about it? Or do you just want an enrichment where you can chill out? If so, Christian Union would love to welcome you! Christian Union We have lots of fun planned, including guest speakers, worship and opportunities for you to ask questions and give your opinions on controversial topics! Don’t be put off if you aren’t a Christian, although we run the enrichment with Christians in mind, we welcome everybody! This is a personal finance qualification equivalent to an AS level and worth up to 28 UCAS points. This is an ideal course for those who wish to learn more about how to manage their personal finances, whilst gaining a valuable qualification. It is open to all students, whatever subjects they study. Certificate in CeFS in one sentence: Think about Martin Lewis from Financial Studies MoneySavingExpert.com and The Martin Lewis Money Show. Level 3 (CEFS) (Staff Led) The key skills you will develop on these courses include a detailed knowledge of the range of financial products available to consumers (bank accounts, loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and investments), an awareness of the organisations that make up the UK financial services industry and the impact of key external factors such as changes in interest rates and the effect on consumers. Students will also use a range of numeracy and ICT skills (particularly researching information and products via the internet) which are developed throughout the course. Join the conspiracy theory club if you wish to get involved in discussions, watch documentaries and play Kahoots. We will be covering topics such as; the Zodiac killer, the disappearance of Madeline McCann, Area 51 and many more Conspiracy Theory thrilling conspiracy theories. By taking part in the conspiracy theory Club enrichment, you will gain new skills, meet new people and create a new hobby, all whilst having fun. As well as conspiracies we are interested in we will also take into account your requests. Audition only. The College’s own dance company, Pointe VI KE rehearses on a weekly basis to learn exciting and challenging repertoire in a variety of dance Dance Company styles. The company work with the dance tutor to create pieces which are (Staff Led) performed to a very high standard both at the annual college dance show and externally. Auditions held Wednesday 10th September, 9.45am, Dance Studio. For more information please email [email protected] Debate Group offers a laid back, structured exchange of ideas. Discussing anything from religion to politics to pop culture, our group allows you to both Debate Society demonstrate and develop your public speaking skills. We also offer the (Formal) possibility to enter debate competitions in which you can showcase your talent and gain something valuable for your CV or personal statement. No topic is off the table. Informal Debate is a chance to develop, broaden and express your opinions in a safe and friendly environment, where all opinions will be respected and encouraged. By joining Informal Debate, you are allowing yourself the chance to socialise Debate Society and meet many people with similar views to you and also people with (Informal) contrasting views- which allows for growth of self, tolerance and understanding. There will be debates regarding many different aspects- for example- popular culture, socio-political events…as debaters, you too will have the privilege of picking topics to debate about. Next to A levels, DOE is the most recognised and desirable qualification you can gain telling universities and employers so much about you as a person. For those who have either enjoyed Bronze and/or Silver or for new DOE students who just want to try something challenging, this course will train you and give you the experience to complete the expedition section of the Gold award. The expedition training will take place between 24th and 28th August 2020 and the qualification expedition in August 2021. (Dates yet to be Duke of Edinburgh finalised.) You therefore need to be available for both these 5 day trips to the GOLD Lake District. (Staff Led) The combined cost of enrolment and the two separate weeks in the Lake District will be around £700. An initial enrolment fee and deposit of £30 will be required in September. The remaining deposits will be spread throughout the following year. It is great fun and offers you the chance to learn new skills and make new friends. There are, in addition, four other components: Service, Skill, Recreation and Residential. You will be given advice on and supported in College with these sections. For more information please email [email protected] Are you passionate about issues such as racism, LGBTQ+ rights or feminism? Equality & Do you want to be part of the college’s awareness days like Wellbeing Day? As Diversity Action well as helping out with events, we talk about current topics in the news or in Group pop culture – whether its recent controversies or political events, we want to hear your opinion and for you to hear others’ views.