CLUBS AND EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITES 2021 -2022

CLUBS AND EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITES

2021 -2022

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2021 - 2022

CLUBS AND EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

Ancient Worlds Club - Miss Holliday

Available to Time Day Location

Years 7 - 9 Lunchtime Thursday CL1

Movies and the myths behind them! Art - Mrs Tangi and Mrs Gunter-Jones


Year 10 & 11 Lunchtime Monday - Friday Art 2

A time for GSCE students to catch up with their work. Chess* - Mr Goodchild (*Please note that this club involves social games with AHS)


All year groups Lunchtime Friday HI4

All standards of players welcome for social games with AHS. Computing For All* - Mr Goff (*Please note that this club can also be accessed remotely)


All year groups After School TBC CS1/CS1

Students can take part in a wide range of self-guided extension activities to develop their skills in areas such as game development, web design, cyber security and working with basic circuits and raspberry Pi computers. Work is primarily self-directed with help forums to chat to seek help from your peers. To begin with the club is entirely online but as COVID numbers fall Computer Science rooms will also be available for these activities at lunch. Connect (Christian) Club - Mrs Crussell


All year groups Lunchtime Wednesday RS1

Student-led fun and friendly group where all students (from any faith or none) are welcome to discuss the big questions of life. Meetings are informal and include games, discussion, reflection and prayer. Details will appear on RS noticeboard (bottom of tower block).

2021 - 2022

Dancing* - Miss Treherne (*Please note that this club will run in the Spring term)


Sixth Form After School TBC School Hall

Junior Debating Club* - Mr Taylor (*Please note that this club will run on Week B Thursdays only)


Year 10 & 11 Lunchtime Thursday Lecture Theatre

Junior Debating Society is back this year, open to all students in Y10 and Y11 - you can get involved as one of the speakers, take part in the floor debate, help with keeping time, or just listen. You may bring your lunch. All those interested should join the Google Classroom -code xaparpb. Please email Mr Taylor ([email protected]) if you have any questions, or if you are unable to attend but are still interested. Senior Debating Club* - Mrs Farmborough (*Please note that this club will run on Week A Tuesdays only)


Year 12 & 13 Lunchtime Tuesday Lecture Theatre

All welcome to debate current issues and ideas. You can propose or oppose a motion; you can speak in the floor debates or just come along and listen. There will also be opportunities to compete for the school. French Club - Mr Crapper


Year 7 TBC TBC TBC

Gardening Club* - Mrs Levitt (*Please note that this club runs during the Spring and Summer terms only)


All year groups Lunchtime Friday Vegetable Garden

Open to keen gardeners from all year groups. Please contact Mrs Levitt directly if you are interested in being involved ([email protected]). Geology Club* - Mr Jones (*Please note that this club runs on Week A Wednesdays only)


All year groups Lunchtime Wednesday GE3

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Greek Club* - Mrs Gruar (*Please note that this club runs on Week A Wednesdays only)


Years 9 -13 Lunchtime Monday CL2

For all students who enjoy languages and Classical history and literature, drop in when you can to learn Ancient Greek – you can continue all the way to GCSE if you wish Latin American Club* - Mr O’Driscoll and Mrs Burnett (*Please note that this club runs on Week B Wednesdays only)


Years 8 & 9 2pm – 2.30pm Wednesday MFL4

LGBT+ Society* - Miss Chalk (*Please note that this club runs on Week B Wednesdays only)


Years 9 - 13 Lunchtime Friday HI5

LGBT+ Society meet at lunchtime in Hi5. Whether you are Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Asexual, if you identify under any other aspect of LGBT+ or if you are just not sure how you identify - come along to find a friendly face, support and cake! Open to those in years 9 - 13 who may feel they would benefit from coming along to the group, including all supportive non LGBT+ allies. Any questions, please speak to Mrs Richards or Miss Chalk. Library (The Quiet Place) - Ms Pushong


All year groups Lunchtime Monday -Friday PWM Library

UK Linguistics Olympiad - Miss Holliday


All year groups Lunchtime Friday CL1

Language based puzzles - no knowledge of ANY LANGUAGES required, just a logical mind. 1:45 in Classics 1, you may bring your lunch. Maths Puzzle Club - Mr Holmes and Mr Deeley


Years 7 - 9 Lunchtime Monday MA8

For all the boys interested in mathematical activities, puzzles, ciphers, conundrums to tease, test & trick you.

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Medical Society - Mrs Wilson and Dr McNamara


Year 10 & 11 Lunchtime Tuesday (Week A) BI2

Year 12 & 13 Lunchtime Tuesday (Week B) BI2

Preparation for careers in Healthcare – discussion, outside speakers (often OAs) student presentations. Cost – N/A, some opportunities advertised in Medical Society do have a cost, but they are not compulsory RPG - Mr Roberts


All year groups Lunchtime Thursday MA5

Join us to play tabletop roleplaying games such as Dungeon’s and Dragons, Star Trek adventures and many more! We play every Thursday lunch in Ma5, open to all year groups. Science Club* - Mrs Smith and Mr Perry (*Please note that this club commence after the October half term)


Year 7 1.50pm – 2.20pm Monday BI2

Year 8 1.50pm – 2.20pm Monday BI5

An opportunity for keen scientists to try experiments /activities that you won’t do in normal science lessons! Spanish Club* - Mrs Corbould (*Please note that this club runs on Week A Wednesdays only)


Year 7 2pm – 2.30pm Wednesday MFL2

GCSE Spanish Club* - Mrs Corbould, Mr O’Driscoll and Mrs Burnett (*Please note that this club will start in January)


Year 11 2pm – 2.30pm Wednesday (Week A) Wednesday (Week B)

MFL4 MFL2

Stem Science Club* - Mrs Parvez (*Please note that this club will start in January)


Year 8 3.45pm – 4.45pm Tuesday BI5

Year 8 STEM club students to ‘apply’ to join. An exciting opportunity to try experiments you might never in lessons.

2021 - 2022

Warhammar and Wargaming Club - Mr Goodchild


All year groups 3.40pm – 4.45pm Monday HI4

All standards of player welcome. Young Enterprise - Miss Chalk


Sixth Form (Please contact Miss Chalk directly for further details)

6th Form maximum 15 per company (we often run two companies). Students will have the opportunity to set up and run a real company over the academic year, with support & guidance of a volunteer adviser from business. Your company will raise share capital, market & finance a real product or service and sell it to the public with a chance to make a real profit. All we ask is that you will commit to weekly meetings for the year as well as some evening and weekend trade fairs run by the local YE board as part of the National competition.

2021 - 2022

CLUBS AND EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES MUSICAL ACTIVITIES

Brass Ensemble* - Mr Kitchen


All year groups 1.45pm – 2.25pm Friday AGS Mu2

*Grade 3 or above

Choir - Ms Davies


All year groups 1.45pm – 2.25pm Thursday AHS Mu11

Classical Guitar Ensemble - Mr Zaldua


All year groups 1.45pm -2.25pm Tuesday AGS Mu7

Funktion Band* - Mr Ridout


Years 9 - 13 1.45pm -2.25pm Friday AGS Mu7

*Grade 5 or above

Funktion Band B* - Mr Scalia


Year 9 - 13 1.45pm -2.25pm Monday AGS Mu2

*Grade 3 or above

Good Vibrations* - Mr Stahlmann


All year groups 2pm – 2.30pm Wednesday AHS Mu2

*Beginner strings up to Grade 3

2021 - 2022

Jazz Band* - Mr Nathan


Years 10 – 13 (Rhythm section and vocals)

Lunchtime Monday AGS Mu7

Years 10 – 13 (Full Jazz Band) Lunchtime Wednesday AGS Mu7

*Grade 5 or above

Junior Jazz Band* - Mr Dallas


Years 7 - 10 1.45pm – 2.25pm Thursday AGS Mu7

*Grade 2/3 and upwards

Jazz Improv Group* - Mrs Ridout


All year groups 3.40pm – 4.20pm Tuesday AGS Mu7

*Grade 5 or above

Junior Wind Ensemble* - Ms Skordi


All year groups 1.50pm – 2.25pm Friday AHS Mu11

*Beginner wind up to Grade 3

Percussion Group - Mr Sinclair


All year groups 1.45pm -2.25pm Monday Music Centre

Rock Club - Mr Rawling


Years 7 - 9 1.45pm – 2.20pm Tuesday AHS Mu2

Saxophone Ensemble* - Mrs Ridout


All year groups 1.45pm – 2.25pm Tuesday AGS Mu2

*Grade 4 or above

2021 - 2022

Symphony Orchestra - Ms Raven


All year groups 1.45pm – 2.25pm Friday AHS Harding Hall

*Grade 4 or above

Additional Information: • Year group and other information is an approximate guide only. If you would like more detailed

information on the most suitable group(s) for you please speak to your class music teacher • If you have instrumental lessons at AGS/AHS, it is expected that you join at least one ensemble • Attendance is essential on a weekly basis – re-tests or ‘pop up’ activities should not get in the way!! • If students cannot attend they MUST speak to the member of staff running the session BEFORE the

rehearsal • Students who regularly miss rehearsals will not be asked to perform in concerts/events • For ensembles not hosted at your school, meet promptly in the reception foyer at 1.40pm to walk over as a

group. If you are late please walk over on your own – always remember to sign out and back in again when you return.

2021 - 2022

CLUBS AND EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES SPORTING ACTIVITIES Athletics


All year groups (Please note that this club is available from May half term)

Badminton - Mr Priestley and Mr Bower


Year 7 Lunchtime Tuesday Sports Hall

Year 8 Lunchtime Wednesday Sports Hall

Basketball - From October Half Term


All year groups (Please note that this club is available from October half term)

Cricket


All year groups (Please note that this club is available from February half term)

Cross Country - Mr Duggan


All year groups Lunchtime Monday Field

Cycling Club - Mr Corby


All year groups (Please contact Mr Corby directly for further details. Whilst there is not regular training he will be able to assist with any queries relating to Cycling -be it equipment, an interest or local opportunities)

2021 - 2022

Dodgeball (Year 12 A Level PE TBC)


Year 7 Lunchtime Wednesday Old Gym

Handball - Mr McGill


Year 8 Lunchtime Thursday Sports Hall

Year 10 Lunchtime Monday Sports Hall

AGS Fitness Suite (AGS Fitness Suite Membership required)


Years 8 - 13 Before School Tuesday & Thursday Fitness Suite

Years 8 - 13 Lunchtime Monday -Friday Fitness Suite

Years 8 - 13 After School Monday - Thursday Fitness Suite

Football


Junior (Please note that this club is available from the Spring term)

Senior After School Wednesday Fairford Leys and Victoria Park

Rugby


Year 7 3.45pm – 5pm Tuesday & Wednesday Turnfurlong Pitches

Year 8 3.45pm – 5pm Monday & Wednesday Turnfurlong Pitches

Year 9 3.45pm – 5pm Monday & Thursday Turnfurlong Pitches

Year 10 3.45pm – 5pm Tuesday & Thursday Turnfurlong Pitches

Year 11 3.45pm – 5pm Monday & Thursday Turnfurlong Pitches

Senior Rugby 3.45pm – 5pm Tuesday & Wednesday Turnfurlong Pitches

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Squash Club - Mr Withey (*AGS Squash membership required)


All year groups Before School Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday Squash Courts

Year 7 Lunchtime Thursday Squash Courts

Year 8 Lunchtime Tuesday Squash Courts

Year 9 Lunchtime Monday Squash Courts

Year 10 & 11 Lunchtime Friday Squash Courts

Year 12 & 13 Lunchtime Wednesday Squash Courts

All year groups* After School Monday Squash Courts

*Sessions on a Monday after school are for members of the S&C (as advised by Mr Withey)

**Please note that Squash Fixtures will held on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays after School

Swimming Club - Mr Gibbs


Years 10 - 13 1.40pm – 2.25pm Thursday Swimming Pool

Tennis


All year groups (Please note that this club is available from the Summer term)

Touch Tennis - Halton Tennis Club Coach*

Available to Time

Day Location

Years 7 - 9 Lunchtime Friday Sports Hall

*Please note that this club is pre-paid through the Halton Tennis Club

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CLUBS AND EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITES 2021 -2022