enrichment activities at cirencester college
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Find out what extra-curricular activities are available to students at Cirencester CollegeTRANSCRIPT
a beacon college
2009-10
enrichmentenhancing your studies & your CV
Sports & fitness...Fitness Suite Denise Cleal: [email protected] Only £25 for your whole time at the college! After completing a short induction
session you can use the gym whenever convenient to you.
Ski Club/Team Chris James: [email protected] The ski team competes in various fixtures throughout the year and visits the ski
slope at Milton Keynes to train. Each year a ski trip is also arranged during the
Easter holiday which is open to all students who want to ski and have fun in a
wonderful outdoor environment.
Sports Leadership Academy Scott Chappell: [email protected] The Cirencester College Sports Leadership Academy is a new Academy that
started in September 2009. The aim of the Academy is to give those interested
in a career in Sports Coaching and Teaching the opportunity to increase their
knowledge, experience, skills and qualifications.
If you…= are enthusiastic about sport = have a desire to develop your skills and coach voluntarily = have an interest in coaching or teaching in the future…the Sports Leadership Academy could be for you!
Sports Teams Chris James: [email protected] Rugby (Men’s and Women’s), Football (Men’s and Women’s), Basketball, Netball,
Athletics and Badminton – all teams open to all students!
We’re also looking at setting up opportunities for students
to play golf and there may be more sports teams running
when you join the college depending on interest.
Out & about...Duke of Edinburgh Award Sarah Blackford: [email protected] is a great award that enhances any job application or
CV. As part of completing the qualification you will complete
volunteering, physical, skills and expedition sections over a period of time (the
length of time you do each section for depends on the level you choose).
Equestrian Society Angela Hughes: [email protected] Organises horse forums (including links with an equine rescue centre in Spain)
and also opportunities for work experience and to join the Equine team.
Outdoor Activities Club Aiden Scott: [email protected] orStuart Williams: [email protected] is a great society that incorporates a wide variety of activities from
kayaking to rock-climbing to fell-running. This year, organised trips will include
a Winter Mountain Walk (Cader Iris Challenge) and a Hadrian’s Wall Walk (for
five days over the Easter break).
Art, Music, Performance...Choir Pollyanne Strange: [email protected] The choir sings a variety of repertoire (from popular music and music from West
End shows to classical pieces) and performs in many concerts. A big project
for singers at the college at the moment is the ‘Last Night of Proms’ Concert
currently being organised.
Instrumental Lessons Gillian Eames: [email protected] Currently Singing and Piano lessons are already running. There are Violin and
Drums teachers available and we are recruiting for Woodwind teachers for
next term. We will also be looking for other instrument teachers (e.g. Guitar
teachers) in the future.
Jazz Band [email protected] Big Band was originally set up by Cirencester College student Louis Murray
and Music/Saxophone teacher Sally Groves. Since then they have gone from
strength to strength and grappled with famous, and sometimes challenging,
signature pieces such as Glenn Miller’s “In the Mood” and “American Patrol”. The
band also organises performances such as playing at Cheltenham Jazz Festival.
Life Drawing Janet Parkinson: [email protected] this opportunity to draw the human figure using a range of approaches
and materials.
Open Mic Nights Sarah Blackford: [email protected] programme of Open Mic nights will be put in place soon
with the view of giving any student the chance to
perform: all styles of music, stand-up comedy, dance
or even small circus performances...
Orchestra Tim Cambray: [email protected] orchestra currently performs one concert per
year at the end of the Easter term. However, their
big project for next year is the ‘Last Night of the Proms’
concert which is sure to be a fantastic event involving a large
percentage of the student community: if you are musical then
participation in some way in this event is essential!
Pottery Mitch Thompson: [email protected] about the art and craft of ceramics and how to develop your own ideas
within this medium.
Sundial Theatre Eric Richards: [email protected] The Sundial Theatre at Cirencester College was opened in January 1998 as a
professional and community venue. The professional programme incorporates
drama from top touring companies, classical and folk music, lectures and
celebrity evenings.
Sundial Youth Theatre Danny Price: [email protected] experience necessary – just enthusiasm! The group puts on one
performance (of a very high standard) each year.
Discussion...Christian Union James Bladon: [email protected] willingness to discuss the big issues of today is the only criteria necessary for
joining the CU.
Debating Society Katie Broad: [email protected] College Debating Team recently won the West and South Wales
finals of the Debating Matters competition in Cheltenham. They will now
go on to compete in the regional finals in Bristol. This is a great society and
participation looks particularly good on any university application.
Making a difference...Charity Events Sarah Blackford: [email protected] charity events are organised throughout the year so there will be ample
opportunity to get involved. Most recently the college organised a marathon
relay known as the ‘Annual Great Ethiopian Run’. The event was planned and
organized by students from Cirencester College and devised to combine
friendly but competitive running with raising awareness of the achievements of
Aspiration Hope club runners in Ethiopia, who, with poor nutrition, equipment
and training, produce times of international standards.
Student initiatives for charity events are also most welcome for example, later
this year one of our (female) students will be shaving her head to raise money
for the charity ‘Warchild’ and the student union plays a very active role in
raising money for many different causes.
Environmental Action Matt Reynolds: [email protected] within this society complete many different tasks on a weekly basis to
help the environment and they are planning various events to raise money for
related charities.
People & Planet Kevin Lister: [email protected] you are concerned about the human impact on the planet, issues
surrounding climate change or how to reduce your carbon footprint (and help
encourage others to do the same) then this is the club for you.
Student Ambassadors Hannah Luffingham: [email protected] Ambassadors... are brilliant! They are students who give up
their own time to come and help at events such as Freshers Day, Induction Days, Open Evenings, Choices Days etc. They wear
a red College T-Shirt so are easily recognised by the new students and are a friendly face to help signpost and
offer help and support to new visitors to the college.
Student Magazine Sarah Blackford: [email protected] magazine is entirely student run.
Content includes: opinions pages, reviews, college gossip,
problem pages and anything else relevant to student life!
The Student [email protected] Student Union Committee is responsible for = welfare of students= social and sports activities= charity/fundraising events = communication for and with students And is made up of democratically elected officers. If you want a say in how the
college is run then this is the society for you!
Special interest...Academies Weeks The Academies Team: [email protected] a year, in Spring and Autumn, a programme of business events and lectures led by key business people are offered for all students on the Marketing, IT, Finance or Science Academy Programmes within the College. Individual and group activities for years one and two are arranged both in college and out in the corporate world so students gain more experience and exposure to the real work environment. Academy members are required to attend but where possible an invitation to attend will be extended to other interested students.
Historical & Archaeological Society (HACSOC)Aiden Scott: [email protected] is open to anyone with an interest in history and/or archaeology.
Meetings are held throughout the term for this society and many exciting
events throughout the year, including talks by visiting speakers and
archaeological digs.
Job Shop The Academies Team: [email protected] job shop is an excellent way for students to search for part time, full time and apprenticeship vacancies. Accessed only by students at the College the job shop website holds many jobs aimed at 16 – 19 year olds, perfect if you are looking for work to fit in around your studies. Local employers advertise for free on our website which attracts some fantastic job opportunities. As a
student you will be given a password and login when you join college which will allow you to access this website
www.academyjobshop.co.uk.
Law Club Sarah Clough: [email protected] society is for anyone who wants to learn more
about the law. Recent trips have included attending a
talk by Michael Mansfield QC and various other visits to court
cases are planned.
Money Week Nicki Williams: [email protected] Brandon: [email protected] part of our continuing drive towards providing financial capability for all we organise ‘Money Week’ in association with the National Skills Academy in Financial Services (NSAFS). Information and advice on all things financial is made available to students and is tailored to help them become more financially aware as they
enter into Higher Education or into the workplace.
Psychology Club Clare Smith: [email protected]
Kate Lawson: [email protected] The psychology club meets not only to discuss issues relevant to this field but
also organises many lectures.
Science Liam Nolan: [email protected] Lectures by distinguished scientists are organised throughout the year: this
is a great society if you are considering doing science at university (including
medicine/veterinary/dentistry and engineering) or if you’d just like to find out
more about a certain area of science.
Enrichment A-Z
Academies Weeks Open Mic Nights
Charity Events Orchestra
Choir Outdoor Activities Club
Christian Union People & Planet
Debating Society Pottery
Duke of Edinburgh Award Psychology Club
Environmental Action Science
Equestrian Society Ski Club/Team
Fitness suite Sports Leadership Academy
Historical & Archaeological Society Sports Teams
Instrumental Lessons Student Ambassadors
Jazz Band Student Magazine
Job Shop Student Union Committee
Law Club Sundial Theatre
Life Drawing Sundial Youth Theatre
Money Week
Coming Soon...We are also looking at developing a Street Dance Club
and an opportunity for bands to perform.
If you are interested in any of the groups in this booklet, just email the named contact for more information.
If there are any other societies/activities you would like to participate in but do not appear on the list please get in touch with
Sarah Blackford Enrichment Co-ordinator
We are always open to suggestions and will do our best to incorporate your interest into the extra-curricular activities
at the College.
