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