Summer 2018 PERIOD 6

Every term, Newmarket Academy staff offer you the chance to take part in a huge range of extracurricular clubs. Here is your

chance to have a go at something new. It’s only for one term so take a risk – open yourself up to new experiences.

Every student in Year 7 & 8 is expected to take part in at least one activity. Which one will you choose?

Students in Year 9, 10 & 11 may opt to take part in at least one activity, however those who have been requested for subject intervention must attend.

We ask that you select three clubs you would like to join, and you will be allocated to one of your choices.

Please fill in your choices with your Tutor on the sheet provided.

Clubs run from 2.55 to 3.55pm on their designated day. Please take time to read about all the clubs and then make your

selections. You will be committing to attend your chosen club for the entire term, so please

do not ask to change once the term has started.

Club 1 – Book Club Who for? All years When? Tuesday Where? Library Brief Description:

If you enjoy reading, come along to this club where we will prepare for the ‘Book Mastermind’ competition. We will be

s

hadowing the Carnegie Book Award

shortlist for 2016, and building up our word score in Accelerated Reader.

Costs to students: None Staff: Mrs Nolan

Club 2 – STEM Science Club Who for? All years When? Tuesday Where? SH4 Brief Description: Do you love science, engineering and maths? Then STEM Club is the place to be. With the prize money from the Shell Bright Ideas competition last year we have invested in some AMAZING things

for STEM Club. Come along and build Lego mindstorm robots; build a drone and fly it;

construct a salt water powe

red buggy; make elephants toothpaste and

many

, many more exciting

experiments.

Costs to students: None Staff: Mrs Harridge

Club 3 – Documentary Club Who for? All years When? Tuesday Where? SH8 Brief Description:

Learn about all sorts of issues through watching videos and researching and discussing the content. These might

inc

lude themes such as wildlife, science,

history and current affairs.

Become more aware of the fascinating wo

rld around us and the issues facing it.

Costs to students: None Staff: Mr Weston

Club 4 – Sports Club Who for? Years 7 – 10 When? Tuesday Where? Sports Field/Sports Hall/Astroturf/Courts Brief Description: If you enjoy playing sports and would like to be considered for teams or for individually representing the Acad

emy, come along to this club where you will be able to take part in a variety of differen

t sporting activities.

The focus will vary throughout the term, and will largely depend on upcoming fixtures and

tourna

ments we will be taking part in.

This may also include swimming, depending on numbe

rs and staff available.

Costs to students: None Staff: PE Department

Club 5 – Diorama Club

Who for? All Years When? Tuesday Where? SH5 Brief Description: A diorama is a 3D model which can be made in a shoe box or similar, and typically contains 3D figures and a painted

background. Do you enjoy being creative? Do you like making models? Then come along to this club where we will make

miniature scenes from a films or cartoons, and where you can really let your creativity show!

Costs to students: None Staff: Mrs Elsden

Club 6 – Sign Language Club Who for? All Years When? Tuesday Where? SH3 Brief Description: There are about 11 million people in the UK who are deaf or hard of hearing, and more than 48,000 of them are children. If you can learn to sign, you can have a big impact on a deaf person’s life, making them happier, communicate with you.

and making it easier for them to

Come along and learn some of the basics, such

as greetings, direction

s, and other simple signs, which could really mak

e a difference to

someone you know either now or in the future. Costs to students: None Staff: Miss Hoyle

Club 7 – Homework Support Who for? Anyone When? Tuesday Where? H5 and MT2 Brief Description:

Do you need some extra support with your homework? Do you need extra help to organise your time with work? Are you looking for a quiet space to concentrate on

y

our work? Do you need access to more

resources to develop your work this term? Answer YES to any of the above then this is t

he club for you!

Costs to students: None Staff: Mrs Gordon and Miss Dawson

Club 8 – Homework Support Who for? Year 9 + 10 When? Tuesday Where? SH6

Brief Description: Do you need some extra support with your homework? Could you do with some

help to organise your time with work?

Would you appreciate a quiet space to concentrate on your work? Do you need access to

more resources to develop your work thi

s term?

Answer YES to any of t the club for you!

he above then this is

Costs to students: None Staff: Miss Blake

Club 9 – Skate Park Fundraising Club Who for? All Years When? Tuesdays Where? To be confirmed Brief Description: We have been offered a fantastic opportunity to be involved in the creation of a new Skate Park in the town.

In this club we will be looking at ways to obtain funding for the project, as well as meeting with

agenci

es to look at the planning and designs.

You do not need to be a skater, or even sporty to be a part

of this club – just enthusiastic!

Costs to students: None Staff: Mrs Collins

Club 10 – Mindfulness Colouring Club Who for? All years When? Thursday Where? MT11 Brief Description: Mindful colouring is about focussing on how we choose and apply colour in a design, in order to channel our awa

reness to the ‘here and now’ of the present moment. It is similar to meditation; we let go of any other thoughts about what happened yesterday, or what we’re going to do tomorrow, or when we’ve finished. There isn’t a right or wron g way to colour in, it is simply a form of self-expression. Mindfulness can improve our overall sense of well-being, and we can feel more relaxed by paying attention to the present moment. It is also good to practise training our mind study and work.

s to focus, which can be a useful skill to apply in our

Costs to students: None Staff: Mrs Young

Club 11 – Yoga Club Who for? All years – limited spaces When? Thursday Where? Small Gym Brief Description: Yoga is an excellent way to release physical and mental stress and

tension. Join us for the challenging stretches, balances, strengthening poses and relaxation. You will need to wear

comfortable clothes/PE kit or leggings, and bring a fleece throw or hoodie and warm socks for th

e relaxation at the end.

Costs to students: None Staff: Mrs Davies

Club 12 – Jewellery Design Who for? Year 7 & 8 When? Thursday Where? MT14 Brief Description: If you enjoy Design Technology, or perhaps History, this club will give you a small insight into the jewellery indu

stry, where we will look at traditional materials

, techniques, and

antiquarian jewellery processes, and then we will look at more contemporary designs. You will have the opportunity to make a ring/money clip or pendant and gift box, and this

will be yours to keep.

Costs to students: A small voluntary contribution

Staff: Mr Barker

Club 13 – Japanese Who for? All When? Thursday Where? C5 Brief Description: Come and have a go at learning Japanese in this fun session. Japanese Club is for anyone interested in learning about Japanese culture and the Japanese language. All levels are

welcome but we will be mainly be working on the very basics of all four language skills during

P6, usi

ng memrise and videos to help learn

how to speak and listen and using worksheets to learn to read and use some Japanese writing techniques. Please bring a note

book.

Costs to students: None Staff: Dr Robson

Club 14 – Games Club Who for? All years When? Thursday Where? To be confirmed Brief Description Come along and try out your strategic skills playing games that you know well, or perhaps learn some new ones. We could even have rnaments, team challenges and

tou competitions too.

Costs to students: None Staff:

Club 15 – Kite Making Club Who for? All years When? Thursday Where? To be confirmed Brief Description Not only will we hav e a go at making some fabulous kites to fly, but we will also l

ook at the origins of kites, as well as the

science and maths b

ehind the art.

We may even invite some ‘professional’ guest us how it’s done!

s along to show Costs to students: Possibly a very small contribution towards

materials.

Staff: Mr Rogers

Club 16 – Film Club Who for? Year 7 & 8 only When? Thursday

Where? H6 Brief Description: Film club is a great place t

o watch, discuss and review films with your friends.

With over 4000 films avail able from Hollywood blockbusters to hidden gems

of world cinema, you're b ound to find something you'll enjoy. Sitting down and watchin g a great film with like-minded film fans is

what Film Club is all about. Films ha ve the power to amaze, engage, inspire and enter tain. You will also have the opportunity to share your opinions with

students in other schools by writing online reviews.

Costs to students: None Staff: Mrs Matten

Club 17 – Homework Support Who for? Years 7 & 8 When? Thursday Where? MT2 Brief Description:

Do you need some extra support with your homework? Could you do with some help to organise your

ti

me with your work? Would you appreciate a quiet space to

concentrate on your work? Do you need access to more resources to help y

ou develop your work this term?

Answer YES to any of the above then this is the club for you! Costs to students: None Staff: Mrs Luterbacher

Club 18 – Drama Club Who for? Year 8 & 9 Drama Students When? Thursday Where? EA6 (Performing Arts Studio) Brief Description: If you are studying Drama, or have selected Drama as one of your options, then this club is for you. You will have the chance to take part in some specialised learning sessions, creating exciting pieces, and preparing fully f

or your GCSE. Costs to students: None Staff: Mr Gordon