Kent College Pembury

An independent day & boarding school for girls aged 3-18

Church Road . Pembury . Tunbridge Wells . Kent . TN2 4AX

T: 01892 820218

seniorschool@kentcollege.kent.sch.uk

www.kent-college.co.uk

Kent College Pembury is a registered charity no. 307920 and is a

member of the Methodist Independent Schools Group.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Autumn Term

Programme 2016

We make every effort to accommodate girls’ interests and we are happy to

offer alternative clubs, providing there is a sufficient level of interest. A

suggestion is rarely turned down! A programme of clubs and activities runs

Monday to Friday throughout the academic year and is reviewed termly.

Activities run before school, at lunchtimes and after school, at the following

times:

KC provides an exciting and broad range of activities

for girls of all ages throughout the academic year. It is

important that girls have the opportunity to discover

new talents and to nurture those that already exist. The

broad and varied choice allows students to create new

interests, whilst also complementing their studies.

As part of this extensive Activities Programme we may use outside

coaching, specialist staff or resources, and for some activities charges will

apply (the majority of activities are free of charge). Activities which require

a termly fee will be marked with an asterisk in this booklet and will be added

to the end of term bill. If the school has to cancel a session then that week’s

cost will be deducted. Parental consent (by email or signed consent form)

agreeing to your daughter taking part in a paid activity and agreeing to the

costs for the full term is required in advance.

Timings and location of some activities may alter slightly to meet the needs

of any outside coaching. Pupils must ensure that they regularly check the

Activities Board (located along the Hawkwell Corridor leading to the dining

room) for any important notices relating to their activity or club.

Early Morning Certain activities start from 7.00am

Lunchtime Session A: 12.55pm—1.25pm

Session B: 1.25pm—1.55pm

After School Session A: 4.10pm—5.10pm

Session B: 5.15pm—6.15pm

Session C: Activities begin from 6.45pm for

boarders and flexi-boarders.

Contemporary Dance

Textiles Club

Film-making Club

Scuba Diving

Photography

Kent College Academies

Kent College is committed to providing excellent enrichment opportunities which both

enhance learning and provide pupils with the confidence and ability to perform at their

very best in an enjoyable and rewarding environment. Over the last three years, the

school has established a set of Academies which focus on providing specialist teaching

and coaching in weekend and holiday workshops.

Kent College Theatre Academy

In September 2012 Kent College launched its Theatre

Academy which delivers the teaching of Drama, Dance and

Singing to a professional standard in The Countess of Wessex

Theatre, dance studio and music centre. Kent College has a

strong reputation for the Performing Arts with professional teaching staff who have

industry experience. Junior and Senior Academy workshops are held on Saturdays and

in the school holidays for pupils in school year groups 1 – 13. The Academy also

welcomes children from other schools.

Kent College Gym Academy

The Kent College Gymnastics Academy trains pupils at our

on-site Sports Hall. The fun and safe classes allow pupils to

experience a variety of gym apparatus and to learn from

experienced coaches in a safe, enthusiastic and cheerful environment.

All gym coaches are trained and qualified through the British Gymnast Association and

every year the Academy enters and gains fantastic results at local and national

competitions.

Kent College Swimming Academy

The Swimming Academy holds after school classes

throughout the year for Beginners through to Advanced

swimmers on weekdays and Saturdays to pupils both at Kent

College and from other schools. Held in the on-site 20m heated

indoor swimming pool, the Academy provides pupils with the

opportunity to excel at all levels in this important sport.

A-C Auditory and Visual Memory Clubs Learn fun and unusual techniques to sharpen your memory.

Chemistry Club An opportunity to experience chemistry beyond the classroom.

Chinese Club Learn about Chinese history, culture and language.

Choir Several clubs run throughout the week allowing choir members to develop their

singing skills.

Chamber Choirs Junior and Senior Chamber Choir members can rehearse ahead of performing at

school events. KCTS also have the opportunity to perform at Tonbridge School.

Chatterbooks Club Enjoy chatting about anything and everything in the literary world.

Chocolate Club, Social Skills and Friendship Communicate with classmates and girls in other years, whilst enjoying your

favourite treat.

Confidence Course Enjoy exploring our outdoor adventure course which includes a climbing wall, zip

wire, rope swings and postman’s walk.

Indoor Climbing Club Reach new heights with expert tuition and climbing practice.

Craft Club An opportunity to get creative with a variety of materials from painting, to

collage, sewing and sketching.

Composing Club A chance to develop composition skills using rhythms and tones allowing

members to sight sing, improvise, and then read music materials.

D-E

Dance Club Learn and enhance contemporary dance skills. Suitable for all abilities across all

year groups. Separate clubs are held for lower and senior year groups.

Drama Club Various drama clubs are held throughout the week allowing time to practise new

skills or rehearse for school productions.

Drawing Club Retain and develop drawing abilities and sustain enthusiasm for self-expression

within an artist-led environment.

Duke of Edinburgh Awards Girls from Year 10 and above work can towards their bronze, silver and gold awards

led by Head of Outdoor Education Carol Davidson.

Eco Club Situated amongst 75 acres of rural parkland and surrounded by many varieties of

wildlife enables KC pupils to interact with the environment and to work to keep our

Green Flag status.

T-Y

Textiles Club Fun textiles club for girls in Years 7—9 to learn new techniques and make

fashion items and accessories.

Technical Theatre Club Learn about stage lighting and sound for all types of theatre production, led by Kent

College’s Theatre Technician.

Tennis Coaching* An opportunity for girls to improve their tennis skills.

Trampoline Club* After school and lunchtime club

for all year groups and all

abilities. Outside coaching, held

in the sports hall.

Yoga* An opportunity for girls in all

year groups and for all abilities to

learn this calm, strengthening

form of exercise led by an

external practitioner. Young Enterprise A Sixth Form club where girls establish their own business and take on different

roles to gain an understanding of business practice. Young Fashion Designer Annual national competition, held at Kent College, where textiles pupils at GCSE,

AS & A Level showcase their advanced fashion design work in a range of

categories.

Deaf awareness, Sign language skills,

S

String Chamber Ensemble Violin, viola, cello and bass players practises

together ahead of performances.

Science Club Fun activities for all year groups to expand

their scientific knowledge.

Soul Band An energetic group of singers, saxophonist

and guitarists who explore this music genre.

Swim Club Various sessions throughout the week in our onsite pool, catering for all abilities from

beginner to national competitors.

Sealing Wax & Cabbages A Sixth Form club preparing Sixth Formers for Oxbridge, other Russell Group

Universities and highly competitive courses.

Sign Language Learning this language offers many benefits – Deaf awareness, Sign language skills,

confidence and improved communication skills.

Spanish Club Learn about Spanish history, culture and language.

Scuba Diving with Blue Ocean Diving PADI* An opportunity for girls to learn scuba diving and work towards their PADI

certificate, held in the school’s on-site swimming pool with outside experts.

Study Support All subjects offer additional study support throughout the week.

F-G

Film Club Calling all film lovers! Watch and discuss a wide genre of films.

Flute Club Flutists in all year groups have the opportunity to practice and enhance their

skills.

Fencing Club* Fencing is a great way to keep fit whilst improving focus and coordination.

Kent College uses the same coach who trains Team GB athletes, including one

girl who attends Kent College.

Fitness Club

Opportunity for girls in all year groups to let off steam and get fit using

equipment in our on-site fitness suite.

Film-making Club

Learn the art of film-making, editing and camera skills whilst working towards

producing your own film.

Fun Gym Club Girls in Years 7-8 of all abilities are welcome to join this class which

introduces gymnastics elements and sequences such as floor work, jumps,

vaulting, beam, bar and rope work.

Senior Gym Squad Several sessions run throughout the weeks for senior gymnasts to devise and

rehearse gym choreography.

Geography Club An opportunity to experience geography beyond the classroom.

Greek Club Girls in Year 11 can study a short-course GCSE in Ancient Greek.

Games-Get-Together Enjoy popular board games with friends whilst developing literacy and

building vocabulary skills.

H-M

History Magazine Historians unite to collate material and produce an action packed piece of literature.

Hockey Clubs Play both indoor and outdoor hockey on our new facilities—the All Weather Pitch

and Sports Hall.

Horseriding* After-school club held for beginner, novice and intermediate riders at the local

Wellgrove Stables in Pembury.

Linguistics Olympiad A code breaking activity where girls compete against other schools to analyse a

range of foreign languages so as to decipher the underlying grammatical system.

Leiths Basic Certificate in Food and Wine* We are one of a small number of schools in the country to offer this prestigious

course. As well as imparting enthusiasm for food and wine, the course teaches the

traditional basic skills necessary to become a confident cook.

Maths Challenge Club Girls in all year groups practice for the UK Mathematics Trust national competition.

MUNGA (Model United Nations General Assembly) A Sixth Form club where pupils represent allocated countries and take part in local

and national competitions to present resolutions eg human rights.

Mindfulness* Mindfulness training for students is enjoyable and creative as well as productive -

helping you to stay calm and better focused on the present moment.

N-P

Netball Club The netball club is an extension to school Games lessons which girls of all

abilities are welcome to join.

Orchestra An opportunity for members of the Junior and Senior Orchestras to get together to

practice, rehearse and learn new material to perform at school events.

Politics Club A forum to discuss government and political issues.

Philosophy Club Exploring critical and creative thinking through collaborative philosophical enquiry.

Photography Club

Amateur photographers can broaden their knowledge and skills at this popular

pastime which also looks at developing techniques using Photoshop.