1414 Years 600 S ham choo ur l 2014 D DURHAM SCHOOL Independent day & boarding school. Girls and boys Activities information
At Durham School we pride ourselves on the wide range of activities we offer and know these are the vital ingredients, alongside academic success, in contributing to the development of confident, healthy and all round individuals. We encourage all our pupils to participate in a range of activities which suits him or her and ensure they have the opportunity to reach their full potential. The Activities Programme: Musical Activities: These usually take place in Music School or the Chapel but notices are regularly posted on the music noticeboard situated inside Music School for any changes or additions to the normal programme. Many activities such as Junior and Full Choir are open to all and others are by invitation once a certain level of proficiency has been reached. The Weekly Music Programme: Full Chapel Choir Junior Choir Orchestra Junior Orchestra Tenors and Basses Sopranos and Altos St Cecilia's Chamber Choir Big Band Quintet Grade 5 Music Theory Brass Group Theatrical and Drama Activities: These normally take place in the Luce Theatre and are for pupils interested in performing arts. Each year, pupils will perform in a whole school production and there will also be a range of other smaller performances for different age groups. Sporting Activities: The main sporting programme is delivered through the timetabled Games Sessions with every pupil timetabled for 3 double lessons per week of sport. Pupils can participate in a range of sport and physical activity and everyone is encouraged to compete in a school team. Some sports offer extra technical or strength and conditioning sessions, before school, during lunch time or after school. Academic Activities: Most departments deliver weekly workshops to allow pupils to explore their subject further and also offer study support in that subject. Academic Societies These are totally pupil led and offer pupils and staff the opportunity to further their knowledge through a range of lectures offered by experts in their chosen field and also presentations and activities delivered by staff and pupils. These Societies are open to all, however due to the level of the content, will usually appeal to Y11 and Sixth form. Our Societies include: Heretics Society: Debating Medical Society (MEDSOC) Tristram Society: Science focused lecture programme Pupils are expected to demonstrate a commitment to any activity they have elected to participate in. It is inevitable that pupils may experience a clash of activities on occasions and it is vital they communicate well with the members of staff as there is always a solution to the problem. Activities which always take precedence at lunchtime and evening are music ensembles, Duke of Edinburgh and CCF section activities. For further information about the Co-Curricular Programme, please contact Mrs K Rochester, Head of Co-Curricular at Durham School.
Bushcraft What pupils will do during the activity session : Learn techniques for surviving in the wild and planning a Friday-Saturday night away from school When: Tuesday 4.45pm - 5.45pm Where the activity takes place: Bushcraft area near the hockey pitch Year Group restrictions: Any Materials required to be brought: None until we go away for the night more information to follow Dress for activity: Old Clothes Member of staff i/c activity: Mr J Newport CCF (Priority) What pupils will do during the activity session : Army, Navy, RAF specific military training When - ie time period (for Lunch activities): Thursday 4.45-5.55 pm Where the activity takes place: Parade at the Armoury Year Group restrictions: Year 9 and above Cost, if any, and for what: nil Materials required to be brought: CCF uniform is provided Dress for activity: as above Member of staff i/c activity: P Sturt, R Hewitt, P Atkinson, School Marshal and SSI and other Contingent staff Ceramics Club What pupils will do during the activity session: create ceramics masterpieces When: Lunchtime: 4.45pm 5.45pm Where the activity takes place: The Art and Design block Year group restrictions: None Member of staff i/c of the activity: Mr M Baldwin Chess Club What pupils will do during the activity session: learn the strategies, tactics and rules to play chess. Where the activity takes place: Room 9 Member of staff i/c of the activity: Mr D Reith
Design Club What pupils will do during the activity session: explore different mediums of design including graphics, photography, mechanics and textiles Where the activity takes place: Room 9 Year group restrictions: Y7 Y9 Member of staff i/c of the activity: Mr M Clayton Debating What pupils will do during the activity session: Debate topic When - ie time period (for Lunch activities): 1.40-2.20 pm Where the activity takes place: E5 Year Group restrictions: All welcome Materials required to be brought: notes/pen Dress for activity: School uniform Member of staff i/c activity: Mrs F Swan, Head of English Drama Club What pupils will do during the activity session: Explore the world of Drama and work towards performances in the Whole School Production and other smaller performances Where the activity takes place: The Luce Theatre Year group restrictions: None Member of staff i/c of the activity: Miss A Parkin Duke of Edinburgh Award (DEA or DofE) What pupils will do during the activity session: discuss individual paths through the award, plan expeditions When - 5 Workshops throughout the year 5.00 7.00 pm Where the activity takes place: DEA room, The Grove Year Group restrictions: age 14+ Cost, if any: depends on level Materials required to be brought: relevant paperwork and plans or will be advised Dress for activity: school uniform Member of staff i/c activity: Mr P Sturt
Durham Eye What pupils will do during the activity session: Plan articles for latest edition, establish who is writing what etc When - ie time period (for Lunch activities): 1.40-2.20 pm Where the activity takes place: E5 or print room Year Group restrictions: All welcome Materials required to be brought: Calendar notes pen (Peter Lotts and a computer!) Dress for activity: School uniform Member of staff i/c activity: Mrs F Swan, Head of English Food for Thought What pupils will do during the activity session: current topical hot potatoes with a religious or ethical dimension When - ie time period (for Lunch activities): 1.00 1.30pm Where the activity takes place: Big School over lunch Year Group restrictions: none Cost, if any, and for what: nil Materials required to be brought: none Dress for activity: school uniform Member of staff i/c activity: Chaplain and Miss L Hinde Football Club What pupils will do during the activity session: Play football Lunchtime: 1.40-2.10pm Where the activity takes place: The astro-turf Year group restrictions: Y7 and Y8 Dress for the activity: sports kit Member of staff i/c of the activity: Mr Hughes and Mr Thompson History Club What pupils will do during the activity session: History support, extra sessions, research, fun. When - ie time period (for Lunch activities): 5.00 5.55pm Where the activity takes place: DRB8 Year Group restrictions: Leans more to exam groups but open to all Materials required to be brought: None Dress for activity: School Uniform Member of staff i/c activity: Mr D Tyreman, Head of History
ICT Club What pupils will do during the activity session: Develop ICT skills and complete a range of exciting ICT projects. When: After school 5.00pm 6.00pm Where the activity takes place: ICT rooms Year group restrictions: none Member of staff i/c of the activity: Mr M Gardner and Mr A McMillan Model making / Soft toy making What pupils will do during the activity session: Making / painting plastic models Airfix kit/wargaming characters and /or Soft toy making When - ie time period (for Lunch activities): 5.05 5.55pm Where the activity takes place: Rm 7 Year Group restrictions: Year7-9 expected Cost, if any, and for what: buying own model kits after the initial build has been completed Materials required to be brought: none Dress for activity: school uniform Member of staff i/c activity: Mrs M F Proud Science Club What pupils will do during the activity session: investigating a range of topical science issues can carrying out experiments. Where the activity takes place: B2 Year group restrictions: None Member of staff i/c of the activity: Science Staff Sign language Club What pupils will do during the activity session: Learn how to use sign language Where the activity takes place: The Vallance Year group restrictions: None Member of staff i/c of the activity: Mrs J Thoy
Shooting Club What pupils will do during the activity session : Indoor shooting competition to improve skills on the air rifle and CCF rifle When - ie time period (for Lunch activities): Thursday lunchtime Where the activity takes place: Indoor range Any Year Group restrictions: CCF priority but others welcome. Safety restrictions may apply Cost, if any, and for what: nil Materials required to be brought: CCF uniform / Sports kit if non-ccf Dress for activity: as above Member of staff i/c activity: Mr P Sturt, Mr P Atkinson Spanish Clinic What pupils will do during the activity session: develop Spanish language skills. Where the activity takes place: L5 Year group restrictions: Y10 and above Member of staff i/c of the activity: Mrs C Pinan Speech and Drama What pupils will do during the activity session: Speech and Drama When - ie time period (for Lunch activities): Afternoon session 17.00-17.55hrs Where the activity takes place: Drama department Any Year Group restrictions: Open to all year groups Cost, if any, and for what: Still to be determined Materials required to be brought: Nothing at this point in time Dress for activity: School uniform Member of staff i/c activity: Miss K Baylis Swimming What pupils will do during the activity session: any who can swim well - it is lengths training When - ie time period (for Lunch activities): 4.45pm - 5.45pm Monday 7.00am - 7.45 am Tuesday Where the activity takes place: Swimming Pool Year Group restrictions: No Materials required to be brought: None Dress for activity: Swimming trunks or swimsuit, goggles and swimming cap Member of staff i/c activity: Mrs K Dougall
Tennis What pupils will do during the activity session: Tennis! When - ie time period (for Lunch activities): 5.00 5.55pm Where the activity takes place: Durham City Lawn Tennis and Archery Club Year Group restrictions: Girls Y7 to Y13 team players/selected players Materials required to be brought: Tennis racquet Dress for activity: Games kit Member of staff i/c activity: Mrs K Dougall, Head of Girls Games Young Enterprise Club What pupils will do during the activity session: Develop business skills and working in a team plan and deliver a business project throughout the year. When: After school 4.45pm 5.45pm Where the activity takes place: Room 9 Year group restrictions: Y10 and above Member of staff i/c of the activity: Mr D Reith If you would like to find out more about Durham School or to arrange a visit, please telephone 0191 386 4783 email: e.cathrae@durhamschool.co.uk www.durhamschool.co.uk Durham School (1414 - present) @dunelmia