Action! Guide Terms 1 and 2 2015 - 16
Choosing an Action! activityPlease complete the application form on the school website www.tgs.kent.sch.uk/action. It is important that the application form is completed by a parent/carer, not the student, as we require parental consent for participation/ going home.
Dates Term 1:
Outside providers: 6 weeks
Week 1 Wednesday 9th September 2015 Week 2 Wednesday 23rd September Week 3 Wednesday 30th September Week 4 Wednesday 7th October Week 5 Wednesday 14th October Week 6 Wednesday 21st October (no Action! on 16th September)
Sixth form led: 4 weeks
Week 1 Wednesday 23rd September Week 2 Wednesday 7th October Week 3 Wednesday 14th October Week 4 Wednesday 21st October
(no Action! on 9th, 16th and 30th September due to Year 13 commitments) Term 2:
Outside providers: 7 weeks
Week 1 Wednesday 4th November 2015 Week 2 Wednesday 11th November Week 3 Wednesday 18th November Week 4 Wednesday 25th November Week 5 Wednesday 2nd December Week 6 Wednesday 9th December Week 7 Wednesday 16th December
Sixth form led: Activities led by our own sixth form students will not run in Term 2 due to Year 13 assessments and other commitments
Payment
Action! is not a profit making venture, but we do need to cover our costs in order to pay our providers. We invite a £3 voluntary contribution for our sixth form led activities to help us cover administrative costs.
Once the places have been allocated, the charge will be added to your ParentPay account.
It is important that if a student signs up for an activity run by an external provider that you commit to pay by the payment deadline (given on ParentPay). Payment must be received before your daughter starts the course. In cases of hardship or where families are in receipt of Income Support or Family Credit, assistance is available from the school. Application forms for the Pitchford Fund can be downloaded from the school website. All applications will be dealt with by the Head Teacher in the strictest confidence.
Refunds cannot be offered unless an activity is cancelled by the provider. We do not offer a refund if a student misses a week. Once a student has signed up and paid, attendance at that activity is compulsory.
We endeavour to run activities every week but activities occasionally have to be cancelled due to bad weather or unforeseen circumstances.
Attendance
Once your daughter has been allocated a place, then attendance is compulsory and you will be notified of any absence. If your daughter has a medical appointment or another reason for missing Action!, she is of course permitted to miss Action! but we do require confirmation from a parent.
Photographs
Your consent to the use of photographs of your daughter taking part in the Action! activity is assumed unless you have expressly withdrawn consent for your daughter to be photographed.
Medical conditions
If your daughter has any medical conditions relevant to the activity that the school is not already aware of then you must let us know in advance. Please note that we will pass your daughter’s medical and emergency contact details to providers where necessary, to be treated in the utmost confidence.
Going Home
Please ensure that you complete the permissions section of the application form on the website to indicate: You give permission for your daughter to attend the chosen Action! activity and to participate in all
activities mentioned in the course description
If an activity is cancelled / sixth form activity not running, do you give permission for your daughter to leave school at 2.40pm? If you do not give permission, we will make provision for unsupervised independent study in the LOGIC from 2.40pm – 3.40pm which will be compulsory for your daughter to attend. Students may not stay in school in other unsupervised areas.
You give permission for your daughter to walk unsupervised to a local off-site activity and make her own way home (if applicable)
In the event of an emergency, you give permission for persons supervising the activity to authorise any medical or dental treatment for your daughter that is deemed necessary by a qualified medical practitioner.
We encourage ALL students to participate in an Action! activity every term. However if your daughter does not sign up for an Action! activity then she will be required to leave school PROMPTLY at 2.40pm for fire regulations and health and safety reasons. If you would prefer your daughter to stay in School until 3.40pm then please enrol her in an Action! activity.
Action! Activity Listings – Terms 1 & 2
Sporting activities:
Activity:
Description
Cost per
term
Badminton
Badminton is a fun sport that is suitable for any level, from beginners to experienced players, as it is easy to pick up the basics and enjoy it from the start. It is great exercise that is fast-paced, challenging but also really
enjoyable. Come along to try this Olympic sport led by a professional badminton coach to discover why over 500,000 people play every week
in England!
Term 2 only £12
Curling
(OFF-SITE)
A chance to try the sport of Curling, run by coaches from Kent & Sussex Junior Curling Club. This is a great chance to try this fun sport.
We are hoping to secure Sportivate funding for this activity which would reduce the cost to around £5 per term, however this will not be
confirmed until July. Please select the appropriate online option to indicate whether your daughter would like to participate in curling either ‘only with Sportivate funding’ or ‘with or without Sportivate
funding’.
We will travel by school minibus, leaving school at 2.10pm to travel to Fenton’s Ice Rink in Tunbridge Wells, returning to school at
approximately 3.45pm Term 2 only £56 (or £5 if funded by Sportivate)
Fitness
Bootcamp
The popular fitness activity of high intensity interval training is proving really popular at TGS. The exercises are bootcamp style but the atmosphere is friendly, supportive and suitable for all levels of fitness.
Come along to Fitness Bootcamp to improve fitness and strength and have fun. T1 - £18 T2 - £21
Fitness Studio
classes
(OFF-SITE)
Students will participate in a variety of studio fitness classes at Peak Fitness Gym in Tonbridge such as body combat, circuits, fit-balls, bootcamp and fitness yoga. Students walk unsupervised to the gym site
in Tonbridge, leaving school at 2.20pm.
T1 - £24 T2 - £29
Street Dancing
New!
Our street dance classes are fun, sociable, great exercise and ideal for beginners and experienced dancers alike. Street dancing is full of moves
and twists that will impress your friends. Come along to learn this popular form of dancing with this fusion class of ‘funky street dancing’
and ‘disco’ run by Dynamic Dance School.
Term 2 only £25
Strictly Come
Dancing!
New!
SIXTH FORM LED – TERM 1 ONLY
Want to be the next star of Strictly? Come along to this activity to learn Ballroom and Latin dancing. We will cover the basic steps to classic
dances like the Waltz, the Jive, the Rumba and the Foxtrot!
£3 voluntary contribution
Table Tennis
SIXTH FORM LED – TERM 1 ONLY
Table tennis is a fun and beginner-friendly sport – all you need is enthusiasm! This course will cover the rules, techniques and playing
styles with lots of practice and fun games.
£3 voluntary contribution
Yoga
A professional yoga instructor leads this general introduction to yoga incorporating postures, stretches and relaxation. This activity has proved
very popular over the past year with students enjoying the chance to relax in their busy lives.
T1 - £30 T2 - £35
Interests / hobbies:
Activity:
Description
Cost per
term
Amazing
Animal
Encounters
A hands-on activity for animal lovers run by ‘Amazing Animal Encounters’. This course will give you practical experience of animal care such as grooming, handling, health and exercising. Students will also learn about the origins, behaviour and characteristics of the animals which may include
guinea pigs, rabbits, chickens, hedgehogs and reptiles (at TGS); and farm animals and English wildlife (one off-site visit). We advise students with
animal allergies not to sign up to this course.
T1 - £23 T2 - £27
Bridge
Many of you may not have heard of Bridge, ‘the King of card games’, let alone know that it is on the National Curriculum in China and that it helps
develop problem solving and logic skills. However all you really need to know is that it’s an absorbing and fun game, and that mini-bridge is so easy
to learn that you’ll be playing within 20 minutes of the first session.
Come along to find out what millions of players around the world (including our very own Mr Apps!) love about the wonderful game of
Bridge. This activity will be led by the West Kent Bridge Association.
T1 & T2 £3
Calming
Therapies
A chance to have a go at Indian Head Massage, reflexology, relaxing meditation and mixing essential oils. This activity is run by a local
complimentary therapist.
T1 - £36 T2 - £42
Chess
SIXTH FORM LED – TERM 1 ONLY
A fun and informal club, suitable for beginners to learn how to play chess, and also for improvers to learn more advanced techniques and strategies.
£3 voluntary contribution
Chocolate
Making
(OFF-SITE)
NEW!
If you love chocolate then try this activity, with the chance to taste and make chocolates to take home (if they make it that far!). Pour and mould
chocolate and decorate a variety of delicious treats under the expert tuition of experienced chocolatiers in a real chocolate factory. We will travel by school minibus, leaving school at 2.10pm to travel to Temper Temper in Southborough, returning at approximately 3.45pm
Term 1 only £75
Circus Skills
This fun activity is an exciting opportunity to learn circus skills to wow your friends and family! Have a go at circus skills such as diablo, juggling and
plate spinning, as well as close up magic such as sleight of hand tricks.
T1 - £60 T2 - £70
Cooking with
Code
New!
SIXTH FORM LED – TERM 1 ONLY
Come along to Coding Club to learn how to ‘cook with code’ using our recipe: create some code, add a microprocessor, mix in a handful of electronics and
create a wearable device!
"The best way to predict the future is to invent it" - Alan Kay £3 voluntary contribution
Creative
Writing
SIXTH FORM LED – TERM 1 ONLY
Have you ever dreamed of becoming an author and seeing your name on the cover of a new book? Do you have a passion for writing? If so, then
come along to this activity where you’ll learn creative writing skills, including creating characters, plots and settings.
£3 voluntary contribution
Games Café
New!
SIXTH FORM LED – TERM 1 ONLY
Enjoy a range of fun board games to have fun and win prizes, as well as Xbox/Wii tournaments. A friendly club for a relaxed hour of fun.
£3 voluntary contribution
Photography
Are your photos blurry or a bit disappointing? Would you like to learn how to take better photos? Then why not try this activity, run by a professional
photographer. Each week will have a different focus, such as portraits, documentary/advertising, still life and landscape scenes. Students will need to bring along their own device to take photos, such as smart
phone, iPad or digital camera.
T1 - £26 T2 - £30
Psychology
Club
New!
SIXTH FORM LED – TERM 1 ONLY
An introduction to psychology that will help you understand what makes people tick. The Year 13 students leading this activity will guide you through interesting areas of human behaviour using fun activities, games
and real life situations.
£3 voluntary contribution
Life Skills / languages:
Activity:
Description
Cost per
term
First Aid
A great opportunity to learn emergency first aid skills. Students will learn first aid procedures for a variety of conditions and situations, including unconsciousness, non-breathing casualties, bleeding, burns,
heart attacks, muscle and bone injuries. All students are encouraged to participate in this activity for one term.
T1 - £41 T2 - £48
Cookery
This course, run by professionals from Cookies Kitchen, will teach a variety of cooking skills. Students will learn to create fun and tasty
recipes such as biscuits, cakes, Chinese food and pasta.
T1 - £48 T2 - £55
Self –defence
An opportunity to learn basic practical self-defence techniques. This course will also raise awareness of self-defence principles and
avoidance of potentially harmful situations. All students are encouraged to participate in this activity for one term.
T1 - £25 T2 - £29
Chinese
Mandarin
This course is an introduction to the Chinese mandarin language - students will learn basic vocabulary to enable them to speak in sentences. This is a fun introduction to Chinese culture including
calligraphy and Chinese food.
T1 - £65 T2 - £73
Creative activities:
Activity:
Description
Cost per
term
Cake
Decorating
This is a beginner sugar craft and cake decorating course run by the skilful hands of Confection Perfection. Students will learn sugarcraft techniques and will decorate cupcakes in different styles such as animal prints and
sugarpaste modelling.
T1 - £72 T2 - £84
Clay
Modelling
A creative course in which students will design and make colourful beads and attractive objects such as photo/tea light holders and key rings in fun
shapes and colours.
T1 - £24 T2 - £28
Creative Crafts
(Lino printing
and paper
cutting)
New!
This new activity will give you a chance to use your imagination and creativity to produce beautiful items to take home, using lino printing and
paper cutting
lino printing …….. paper cutting
T1 - £59 T2 - £67
Face Painting
& Special
Effects
Make-up
A fun course of a wide selection of face-painting designs (such as a butterfly and a tiger) and special effects make-up (such as wounds, bruises
and blood). Run by a professional makeup artist.
T1 - £33 T2 - £38
Glass Painting
Join Glass Painting run by a professional artist and learn this intricate and beautiful art. Students will learn glass painting techniques and use these to
design and paint a variety of glass objects such as a frame, tea-light and plate.
T1 - £32 T2 - £37
Pottery
painting
A pottery painting course that teaches various methods of applying paint and paint effects to pottery such as mugs, clocks and plates. Students
really enjoy this creative course in which they can design their own colourful pottery which is then glazed by Glazy Daisy, ready to be taken
home.
T1 - £35 T2 - £37
Soap Making
Making your own soap is fun, creative and fulfilling, and is lovely to use at home. Homemade soap in fun shapes is a luxurious treat, or a special,
thoughtful gift for friends and family.
T1 - £34 T2 - £35
Textiles
Learn new textiles skills including dying fabric, printing and sewing toproduce your own unique design. Items may include a ‘pizza-design pot mat’ and Christmas decorations.
T1 - £33 T2 - £37
