after-school leaflet
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Whickham School's After-School Network leaflet, providing information on what we offer at the moment and what we plan on offering in the near future.TRANSCRIPT
Whickham School andSports College
Uncover & Discover
Hello,
Thank you for reading through this leaflet.
Whickham School and Sports College is proud of itsmany achievements; from the excellent GCSE and ALevel results last year, to our ongoing, healthyrelationship with the local community, we are pleasedthat the school is continuously developing.
One key area where we can progress as a school is indeveloping and promoting the access, quality and participation of our after-school and extended learning activities.
I am privileged to be coordinating and collaborating with staff in this area; Ilook forward to developing the After-School Learning network and making iteven more enjoyable, helpful and invigorating.
Yours sincerely,
Mr Aaron Day
After-School Learning Coordinator
What After-School Learningdoes Whickham School provide
at the moment?Currently, we provide an array of opportunities for our pupilsto expand their learning and enjoy extra-curricular activitiesand after-school clubs.
Some highlights include:
� Sports and P.E; the department offers a great choice ofpractice sessions for a number of sports.
� The Drama Club attracts a large number of students whoare keen to learn skills in performing and managingproductions.
� The Library provides pre-and-after-school sessions thathelps pupils successfully complete homework assignmentsin a safe and comfortable environment.
� The Art Club is great for offering students the ability toexpand their creativity in community projects.
� Music Club provides students with opportunities tofurther expand their musical talent and ability to workwith others in songwriting and band-play.
Using a combination ofhelpful and knowledgeable staff with
the kind assistance of communityvolunteers and contributors, we aim to
offer after-school learning that isconsistently high in quality.
We will aim to discover new andinnovative ways to provide better
communication to pupils and parents incase of changes to certain after-school
activities.
Quality & Communication
Whickham School now has staffavailable to support After-School
Learning to 5pm; we aim to use thistime effectively by offering supported
learning in our library, our well-equipped ICT suites and via our new
Virtual Learning Environment, as wellas promoting clubs and activities
which provide enrichment for students.
Choice &Access
Engagement &Achievement
We want to make sure thatour pupils feel engaged and excited
about attending after-school learning; wewant it to become an integral part of their
school experience.
We aim to introduce an after-school learningpoints system that rewards dedication and
development. We will also give older students(Year 10-13) opportunities to gain leadership
skills in the activities they are passionateabout.
If you have any enquiries aboutAfter-School Learning at
Whickham School and Sports College,please contact Aaron Day at:
After-School HoursAfter-School Learning Hours will start
from Monday 21st November, with our libraryand 2 main I.C.T. suites being supervised by staff
so students can extend their learning andcomplete homework from 3:05pm-5:00pm
(4:30pm on Fridays).
More information about After-School Learningcan be found on the After-School Network website and Mr Day’s After-School Diary blog, bothaccessible via the Virtual Learning Environment.