Handbook of Activities, Clubs & Societies 2018-19

Welcome to the 2018-2019 Handbook of Activities, Clubs & Societies

The activities listed will be offered over the course of this academic year and we encourage pupils to make the most of the opportunities available. At the start of the year the Activities Fair celebrated these co-curricular offerings. This gave pupils the chance to: find out more from staff and student leaders; have a look at the mechanics in a Land Rover; race drones; take on the pitch and putt challenge; play a game of Bridge; and so much more. Getting involved in activities is an important part of the Uppingham education. Our pupils are inquisitive and explore new things, innovatively solve problems, and collaborate with others. Developing future-facing skills requires a holistic education and to help pupils develop the full range of aptitudes we have divided the activities, clubs and societies into six broad areas:

Creative activities - develop appreciation and exploration of beauty whilst encouraging invention and innovation

Cultural activities - connect pupils to the world around them, building skills for life

Logical activities - connect theory with practice, developing passion for - and a love of - learning

Musical activities – make the most of pupil and staff expertise, engaging all in the joy of music

Physical activities - release energy, develop sporting skills and encourage collaboration and communication

Spiritual activities - help pupils reflect and understand themselves and the world around them.

Pupils, especially in the lower school, should try to balance their involvement across those six areas and they will be supported to do so through their tutor, Housemaster/Housemistress and senior pupils. All activities on offer celebrate the shared interest between staff and pupils; they are welcoming to new members and in many cases led by a pupil committee. This diverse programme of activities is open to all and runs after lessons, in the evenings and on Sundays. The activities page on UPPnet has specific timings and staffing. Any costs associated with activities will be clearly communicated. Some activities require a weekly commitment whilst others may be less frequent. Specialist instruction, training and coaching – such as for sport and music - runs separately through those departments. We are sure that there is something to entice and excite everyone within this booklet. Now is the time to get involved! Miss Delaney & Mr Attenborough

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Ceramics Club 1 Performance Support Team 1

Film Making Club 1 Photography Club 1

Lower School Drama Society 1 The Sound 1

1584 Magazine 2 Exploration Society 3

Bee Keeping 2 Film Club 3

Carpe Diem 2 Literary Society 3

Classics Society 2 Reading Café 3

Community Action 2 Reeling Society 4

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award 2 Shakespeare Reading Group 4

Eco School 3 Stand-up Comedy and Creative Writing 4

English Society Forum 3

Bridge Club 4 Law Society 5

Computer Science Society 4 Living Philosophers Society 5

Debating 4 Medical Society 5

Drone Racing Club 4 Motor Workshop 5

Geographical Society 5 Science Society 5

Haslam Society 5 Space Club 6

History Society 5 Theoria 6

AMS (Alternative Music Society) 6 Music Technology Club 6

Come and Sing 6 Song-writing, Studio Production and Band Factory

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5-a-Side Football 6 Gymnastics Club 8

Archery 7 Happy Hockey Sticks 8

Basketball Club 7 Lacrosse Club 8

Climbing 7 Netball Club 8

Cricket Club 7 Running Club 8

Fencing Club 7 Scuba Diving 8

Fishing 7 Squash Club – Fourth Form 8

Fives Club 7 Squash Club – Girls 9

Games Club 7 Table-Tennis 8

Girls’ Rugby 7 Target Shooting 8

Golf Society 7 Trampoline Club 9

Alexander Technique 9 Compline 9

Bible Study 9 LGBTQI+ Group 9

Christian Forum 9 Yoga 9

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Ceramics Club Do you want to learn how to make pinch pots, coil pots, mini sculptures and how to throw on the wheel? In Ceramics Club, pupils will explore the fundamentals of ceramics including a brief history, hand building and throwing on the ceramic wheel. In addition, students will be taught about the glazing process and be able to create final pieces which they can take home.

Film Making Club Lights, camera…action! If you love film this is the club to be part of. You will learn how to make films – from start to finish.

Lower School Drama Society This club is for Fourth Form and Lower Fifth pupils who are interested in getting involved in drama. It is open to everyone regardless of prior experience or ability and meets in the Theatre. We work towards one large show which takes place in the spring term; these have included Lord of the Flies, Frankenstein and Of Mice and Men in recent years. We play warm-up games, learn new physical and vocal skills, learn how to create a character on stage, read and interpret extracts of plays and generally have lots of fun working as a team! It is a great way to make friends, try your hand at something new and have a lot of fun.

Performance Support Team Interested in helping out behind the scenes for School productions? There are opportunities throughout the year to join the PST in one of many roles. We need teams for all departments including: • Stage Management • Costume, Hair and Make-Up • Tech (Lighting, Sound and Media) • Workshop and Paintshop (Set Construction and Painting) In the nine weeks prior to a show you will be involved in the production process as much as possible, learning new practical skills and techniques, organisational and design processes and gaining insight into how a backstage team works. The meetings vary from week toweek and you are encouraged to attend sessions when you are able. An email will be sent out to the whole school when the work for each show begins, asking for you to get in touch. As part of the Performance Support Team or your Academic Drama studies you can also earn an STSG Performance Support Award. This is a national award scheme for students wishing to learn and improve skills in all areas of Performance Support. It runs at Bronze, Silver and Gold Award levels and the majority of work for these can be completed by being an involved member of the Performance Support Team. There will be sessions throughout the year to cover the subjects/areas not covered in the usual preparation and running of a production.

Photography Club Do you want to learn a brief history about Photography? Do you want to learn about the different photographic elements and techniques? Do you enjoy taking photographs and want to hone your skill? Pupils will be taught Digital and Analogue Photography, allowing them to explore the medium from its earliest discovery through to the present day. In class exercises will be held to teach pupils about the different subjects of Photography. If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then photography club is the place for you. All levels and skillsets welcome. Bring your camera!

The Sound Would you like to be a radio presenter? This club will teach you everything you need to know about producing and presenting.

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1584 Magazine 1584 is the annual School magazine. The editorial team is tasked with bringing together a publication that is creative, attractive and interesting for the reader, whilst also being a record of life in Uppingham during the year. The publication is usually 130+ pages, and the features and articles are arranged and written almost entirely by pupils, and edited by a Community Service (CS) group, who meet on Monday afternoons, as well as members of staff. If you are interested in journalism, photography, graphic design (a chance to work with a professional graphic designer), creative writing or even the organization of the editorial team, then we are keen to hear from you. However, anyone can submit an article for the publication and is encouraged to do so. Membership of this CS group is open to all years, however, numbers are limited in the Lower Fifth and Upper Fifth. Back issues are available in the Library and boarding houses if you want to get a sense of what’s required.

Bee Keeping Would we starve without bees? A significant proportion of the food we eat is provided by bees in one way or another. This club looks after the School’s beehives which are kept in the old Science Department garden, near Constables. The hives contain honey bees, organised into colonies of many thousands, all produced from eggs laid by the single Queen. Managing and handling bees is something of an art. It’s not hard work, but common sense and a sympathy with nature are required, and occasionally a little courage - the bees can certainly sting! However, the School provides protective gear - all you need to bring along is your enthusiasm.

Carpe Diem This club offers Lower Fifth and Fourth Form pupils a unique chance to explore the classical world beyond the classroom. What was it like to eat a dormouse? Did that Emperor actually die in the arena? Why were they always making sacrifices? Could Odysseus really beat Achilles in a fight? We’ll read the texts that are too cool (or rude) for school, sample some 'authentic' delicacies at a Roman banquet, learn how to host a proper symposium, and maybe even watch a film or two.

Classics Society Classics Society gives pupils in the Sixth Form (and any interested Fifth Formers) a chance to hear and give seminars about areas of the classical world beyond what they are studying in the classroom. A must for anyone considering Classics at university or interested in widening their knowledge of the ancient world. Presentations will be given by staff, external speakers and students.

Community Action Volunteering your time can have a life changing impact on others and yourself. People are the most important component of a community, and a community that thrives is one that looks after each other. If you are keen to volunteer within the community, beyond what you might already do in School through the MAD programme or in house, then this club is for you. We can help organise visits to the elderly, people with disabilities and work with young children - or support you in your own community action projects.

Duke of Edinburgh's Award The DofE Award celebrates what you do outside of the classroom, develops your ability to make decisions and is designed to stretch your comfort zone. It is rewarding, develops your multiple aptitudes and is highly regarded by universities and employers. You can jump directly into any of the following levels (although, there are benefits of going all the way through): Bronze in Fourth Form starting after Christmas, Silver in Lower Fifth and Upper Sixth Form and Gold done over the Sixth Form. At all levels, the Award requires commitment, (18 months+ at Gold level) and as anyone who has taken part will tell you, it is more than just an expedition. You will develop an understanding of yourself, others and the environment through four activity sections: Expedition, Physical, Skills, Volunteering and at Gold level there is the Residential.

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More information on how the activity sections work along with the expedition calendar and costs, will be given at a briefing to those who express an interest in getting involved. The DofE website has a great deal of information to answer most questions and there are weekly drop-in sessions to help those already involved.

Eco Schools Eco schools is the largest environmental educational programme on the planet. By joining this programme, you will be joining 52,000 schools and 19 million other students in 64 countries across the world. The aim of the programme is to empower the people around you to make a significant environmental difference. This year our school has decided to join the programme and so opportunities are available for students to gain leadership roles and take charge of every aspect of becoming a more sustainable school. We are looking for those that want to lead the programme, but also those that are interested in creating an interest around school, perhaps through the media or artwork. Anyone is free to join – this is a project where you get a chance to make a huge, long-term difference to the Uppingham community, which will continue to thrive for years to come, making our school more sustainable and educating others about their environmental impact.

English Society Forum English Society exists as a forum for all Sixth Formers to meet weekly to engage in a variety of extension activities, from miniature lectures, to reading of extracts, to extension on related texts, to workshopping aspects of the set texts.

Exploration Society A student-led society inspiring, encouraging and enabling expeditions across the globe. We will be planning a trip to the Himalayas in October 2019, and are open to enabling other student-led expeditions. Adventure is key, as well as developing a greater appreciation for other cultures and looking at the feats of great explorers who have gone before us. The world is our oyster and the sky is the limit!

Film Club The Film Society does not simply watch films but will also analyse and review them. These deliberations are broken down into discussions about the merits of the film; what worked and what did not work. The Society also seeks to analyse the art of iconic scenes and what makes the cinematography great. Open to all year groups.

Literary Society This is a society for anyone who is keen on books and wants to spend more time discussing literature. There will be occasional speaker meetings with visiting writers. There is a weekly forum for Sixth Formers with a different focus each week on poetry, prose, or drama. Extension trips beyond the syllabus to see exciting theatre productions are another part of our ‘diet’. Supplement your English studies and spread your wings by discovering the wide range of texts you haven’t yet encountered.

Reading Café Designed for the lovers of a good read in the Fourth Form and Lower Fifth, attendees of the Reading Café

take a wry look at teenage young adult fiction, look at books that make it to film, play some ‘literary’ games and have open discussions about what’s popular and what’s not. By following author blogs, creating video book trailers, and using online video links, we harness technology to connect to this interesting and provocative world of the book. We hope that members of the group will contribute to the Library magazine, Fully Booked. In September we launch the Uppingham Book Award, have a look at graphic novels in January, and follow some of the good teen fiction awards that are launched later in the year. You can join for a whole year, or just a term at a time. Have your say and a bit of fun while indulging in your passion for books. This is a group for all ages and abilities. You don’t have to be a great reader to join in, you just need the willingness to have a go at something different.

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Reeling Society This society takes place, usually on Sunday afternoons or evenings, in the run up to Burns’ Night events in January. For beginners and novices there is general teaching and a 'walk through' of some of the more popular reels, but experienced ‘reelers’ are most welcome too. It is great fun and a useful social skill to learn for future School events as well as for later life. It is open on a first come, first served basis for Sixth Formers but on occasions to Lower School too.

Shakespeare Reading Group This is a group that meets each week to read from a different Shakespeare play and hear the plot in miniature. A focus is imagining how the plays work in the Globe Theatre with the use of production photos. As well as reading, we’ll watch clips from classic movie adaptations. If you enjoy Shakespeare and want to get more of a handle on his works than the set text approach of the syllabus, come along! All year groups welcome.

Stand-up comedy and creative writing This activity is for those who enjoy comedy, writing and telling stories. We meet weekly to laugh and watch stand-up comedy, discuss ideas and work towards writing stand-up routines, poems, plays and short stories. There is also the opportunity to enter writing competitions, visit theatres/cinemas and perform your own work. Suitable for all.

Bridge Club Bridge is an addictive card game that hones your bluffing, memory, strategy, teamwork and communication skills. No expertise or experience is required, just a willingness to give it a go and to learn a new skill – there will be some expert coaches on hand, as well as tea and cake or biscuits.

Computer Science Society Do you want to learn how to write computer code? Make your own app? This group meets in ICT1, membership is subject to interview.

Debating Two House Debating competitions take place each year: 'Overs' (Sixth Form and Upper Fifth) in the autumn term, and 'Unders' (Lower Fifth and Fourth Form) in the spring term. This is debating, not public speaking – the idea is to knock down the opposing team’s arguments with the eloquence, wit and occasionally even factual accuracy of your own. Both are knockout competitions, hotly contested throughout term.House teams are put together by House Captains, so if you show any talent in this direction you can expect to be approached. House debating is a great chance to develop some all-important skills – constructing a sound argument, getting your point across in a persuasive way, and thinking on your feet as your views are challenged. The School also enters a number of local and national competitions, and these can be really exciting. In 2017-18 we entered the Schools’ Mace, Oxford Schools' and Cambridge Schools' as well as the Inter-schools local competition at Stamford. All of these are a great chance to get out of school and meet new people, develop new skills and encounter some challenging ideas.

Drone Racing Club If you haven’t already, search Youtube for Drone Racing. This high-tech sport is great fun for spectators and players alike. Combining engineering concepts in the building and programming, this club is particularly suited to those interested in exploring practical engineering in the future. However, it is open to all and we have some pre-built mini-drones to start off your flying experience. We hope to enter teams into schools

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and perhaps even national competitions. When building our own racing drones, pupils will need to buy their own components, so should anticipate a cost of around £60 per year.

Geographical Society The Geographical Society is open to all members of the School, whether studying geography or not, who have an interest in geographical issues. The Society organises a wide range of trips, expeditions, film nights, and lectures. In recent years the Society has mounted expeditions to the USA and Iceland as well as to a host of UK destinations. We are taking a trip to Iceland with the Chemistry Department in October 2018. The Society is also involved with keeping up to date with current affairs, using the departmental 'hotboard' to display their findings. Society members are also encouraged to organise their own events and help is offered by the Geography staff where needed.

Haslam Society This is an academic group formed from the best scientists in the Lower Fifth and Upper Fifth, by invitation. The group meets several times a term for discussion, debate and practical investigation of scientific issues well beyond the IGCSE courses. There are occasional trips and a summer pizza evening. The group will also play an increasing role in shaping and leading pupil-led activities for the Lower School in the year ahead. Haslam was a distinguished former Head of Science at Uppingham.

History Society The History Society is open to all Sixth Form pupils, whether they study history or not, although historians are strongly encouraged to attend meetings. Activities include lectures from visiting academics (talks will include Constitution in the Stuart Age and Viking Burial Rituals) and a range of informal seminars to discuss broad historical topics and recent publications or films.

Law Society The Law Society is a pupil-led society for those interested in exploring the legal profession. There are usually a number of trips to De Montfort University's Law Club throughout the year and several talks from visiting speakers.

Living Philosophers Society Every year, hundreds of articles are published by professional philosophers asking the most difficult questions and trying to answer them. Every fortnight, the LPS meets to discuss a piece of original, peer-reviewed philosophical research by a currently living philosopher. The LPS is open to all Sixth Formers, recommended to students of Pre-U Philosophy and Theology, and especially recommended to anyone who is thinking of applying to courses involving Philosophy or Theology at university.

Medical Society This is a group formed of people with an interest in medicine (eg. future doctors and dentists) or veterinary medicine. Discussions are on medical issues, eg National Health funding; the route through medical study; specialist surgery. There is also extensive help in preparation for UCAS application, in terms of advice on choice of course, completion of the admissions forms, and personal statement compilation. Open to anyone in the Sixth Form who is interested in medical or veterinary studies.

Motor Workshop If you are interested in any form of motor engineering, from making a car to a go-kart, this is for you. The club is open to complete beginners; however, there is a waiting list for those wanting to get involved. Pupils usually start by undertaking a small apprenticeship project before they can bring in their own personal projects. Those involved in the club pay a small annual subscription to cover consumables.

Science Society The Science Society is a well-established academic society at Uppingham. There is no formal membership; all pupils are invited to all the talks. The aim of the Science Society is to present the enjoyable and unusual faces of science through lectures of interest to all levels in the School, on topics studied here and beyond.

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There are typically three lectures each year – which run alongside those more specific to each Science department – and are frequently led by distinguished speakers from top universities or members of industry. Some Upper Sixth pupils help with the publicity, logistics and entertaining of the speakers.

Space Club Space Club is your chance to get involved in some of the most exciting science projects ever undertaken by Uppingham School. In this club we will use the telescopes to do astronomy and explore the night sky; we will launch high power rockets; we will release a weather balloon to the edge of space and return pictures and scientific data from the stratosphere. As a group we will go to local and regional talks about space and hear first about future trips to Cape Canaveral, The Smithsonian Air and Space Museum and Baikonur Cosmodrome. This club is simply out of this world! A small subscription to join the club will be payable.

Theoria Want to expand your knowledge of intellectual history? Missed out on the IGCSE RS or Pre-U Philosophy courses, but still want to live an examined life? Or hungry for more philosophy than the IGCSE and Pre-U can contain? Each session will start with a 15-20 minute presentation by one of the Upper Sixth on a philosophical topic - a famous or infamous theory, argument, or movement - you've never heard of in class. Then they will answer questions and lead a discussion, open to your challenges and supplying their knowledge. Theoria is open to everyone in the Upper Fifth and Sixth Form.

AMS (Alternative Music Society) Exciting (contemporary) live music programming, within the context of School socials. The committee work with up and coming artists and run some of the best social events in the calendar.

Come and Sing If you enjoy singing for fun and like pop music and musical theatre, this might be the group for you. Previous singing experience is absolutely not necessary - just enthusiasm and the willingness to have a go!

Music Technology Club Music Technology sessions are held in the Paul David Music School. These sessions are available for pupils interested in: song-writing, recording in bands or solo, singing, producing, sound engineering, re-mixing, film composing, jamming and MC-ing.

Song-writing, Studio Production and Band Factory Contemporary Song-Writing and Music Production Workshops in cutting-edge studio environments and Band Factory - weekly jamming and rehearsal with fellow students supported by a member of staff, if desired!

5-a-Side Football Run regularly by pupils in the Hill Houses, but open to all pupils. Develop your skills pre-season, or just come along for a social game. There is something happening every week.

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Archery Archery is open to everyone and there is separate training for the team. As a sport, archery requires skills of Precision, control, focus, repetition and determination.

Basketball Club Players can just turn up and play under the supervision of a graduate sports assistant. Team players and novices are all welcome to attend after their normal games option.

Climbing The climbing wall provides various grades of challenge, whilst the fabric of the School itself has also been found to provide some interesting climbing problems. We enter the Independent Schools’ Competition, which involves lead climbing, and we also enter local bouldering leagues.

Cricket Club Whether you are a novice and are wishing to experience the game for the first time or a seasoned pro aiming to perfect your cover drive in time for the summer term, cricket club is free for boys and girls of all ages and abilities.

Cricket club offers a relaxed environment in which to develop your game with an emphasis on fun. Expert coaching is on hand should you wish but equally, if you just fancy a bat and bowl with your friends in the nets you are more than welcome.

Fencing Club Beginners or more experienced fencers welcome; we currently fence epee, but can fence foil and sabre too, there's plenty of equipment. Our professional coach, Richard Sharpe, has trained Olympic hopefuls so this is a great opportunity to learn a new sport to a high level at no extra cost to you. We have had matches against local schools: Stamford, King’s Peterborough, Prince William School, Bourne Grammar. Also attending competitions such as: the Public Schools Fencing Championship, Elite Epee; British Youth Championships; Public Schools Team Fencing. You could be involved in these events if you like. Please just turn up, wear trousers and bring water.

Fishing In the summer term there is the opportunity for a number of Fourth Form and Lower Fifth novice anglers to learn to cast and catch trout on Rutland Water as well as coarse fishing on a local lake, all under the tuition of an experienced external instructor (additional costs incurred).

Fives Club Fives is a sport similar to squash; however it is faster and played with the hands. Beginners can progress rapidly and Fourth Form players have previously competed at regional and national championships. There are also numerous fixtures throughout the year against teams such Harrow, Oakham, Stowe and Shrewsbury to name but a few. If you would like to learn how to play, just get in touch.

Games Club Games Club runs in the USSC. This club is open to all Fourth Form and Lower Fifth. A variety of sports are offered throughout the year, including basketball, tennis, badminton, handball and volleyball. Year group competitions are held at regular intervals. Come along if you fancy letting off a bit of steam!

Girls’ Rugby With women’s rugby gaining momentum and global recognition, we are delighted to announce the partnership between Uppingham School and Market Harborough Rugby Club. Come and join one of the fastest growing global sports and learn about the wonderful game of rugby. This is open to all age groups.

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Golf Society Junior Club membership at Luffenham Heath Golf Club is £70 per term or £210 for the year. Pupils wishing to join must have a handicap of 36 or less - or be able to play to that level - possess clubs, golf shoes and appropriate clothing. Pupils can join for a term although it is advisable to join for the year as sessions are held on Sundays and it is possible for members with a handicap to play in club competitions.

Gymnastics Club Gymnasts of all standards and ages are welcome to develop their floor and vaulting. This is a progression from Lower School PE lessons. There is the opportunity to develop new skills too.

Happy Hockey Sticks This is an open session for any pupil who wants to improve their stick skills or their game play. This can include individual skills, drag flicking, beating an opponent with flair, reverse stick shooting and aerials.

Lacrosse Club A 45-minute session of stick skills through ‘wall ball’ allows players to improve their skills and develop confidence on the field. The session allows one-on-one technical coaching, which is not always available in weekly Games times.

Netball Club For keen and enthusiastic netballers this weekly practice will also help to prepare a team to play in the U14 County Netball Tournament. Sessions are held on The Leicester Netball Courts.

Running Club Whether you are hoping to represent the Uppingham Cross Country Team, training for the Routh or simply looking to get fitter, there are quality running sessions on offer at least twice a week. All you need is a decent pair of trainers and an eagerness to improve.

Scuba Diving Scuba diving opens up a whole new world of adventure. The club is open to beginners and experienced divers with the intention of putting together an annual dive trip. Those new to diving will do their Open Water training which starts in the School pool. More experienced divers can hone their skills and undertake intermediate/advanced diver modules at our local dive centre. We will be working with Dive Rutland to deliver the training and to put together the dive trip. There will be a cost associated with this activity which will be confirmed once we know how many people will be involved.

Squash Club - Fourth Form The Fourth Form Squash Club is open to both boys and girls, from beginners to advanced level. Matches are arranged against local prep schools and last year we enjoyed fixtures with Witham Hall and Maidwell Hall. Pupils will receiving professional coaching on various occasions through the year.

Squash Club - Girls Girls’ Squash Club welcomes any girls, Lower Fifth to Upper Sixth, beginners to advanced.

Table Tennis This is a fun activity and also provides the opportunity to represent the School in matches and County/National Schools’ competitions. It takes place in the USSC Hospitality Suite.

Target Shooting In the autumn and spring terms .22 target shooting is an after school activity. All pupils are welcome to come along and experience everything from fun target shooting to disciplined 25-yard competition shooting.

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During the summer months pupils progress to full-bore shooting by taking it up as a sports option and shooting at distances up to 1,200 yards away.

Trampoline Club Trampoline Club is open to pupils of all ages and abilities; an opportunity to try something new, or just to develop the skills you’ve learned on your garden trampoline! Can you put together a ten move routine, keep it in the middle and land on your feet? Come along and see. This activity happens in the gymnasium in the Sports Centre. The activity may be run by an external coach and so could incur a charge each half term.

Alexander Technique Are you curious about how you function? Do you suffer from neck, back or shoulder pain, or feel unduly stressed? Then you might be interested in the Alexander Technique: a re-education in balance, movement, and coming alive to your senses. It is used widely by musicians, actors, and sports-people, but also has relevance to everyday living. In the words of one pupil: “I have learnt that I can always give myself space and time whatever I’m doing. It’s possible to allow myself to be tired and I will become less tired. It has completely changed the way I operate, helped me through exams, and been an incredibly useful experience”.

Bible Study There are various opportunities to join a Bible study group around the School. Groups meet at times and places convenient to their members.

Christian Forum Anyone is welcome to come along to this informal meeting in the relaxed atmosphere of The Lodge Bar. Each week, after drinks and home-made cakes, an outside speaker gives a short talk explaining some aspect of Christianity and how it is relevant today. Do come along and investigate.

Compline Compline is a very short, peaceful service for the end of the day, said by candlelight in the Memorial Chapel. We then retire to the Chaplain’s house for hot chocolate and cake. Everyone is welcome – come every week, or just occasionally.

LGBTQI+ Group Uppingham’s LGBTQI+ Group (we need a better name!) exists as a relaxed and welcoming place for anyone who is (or perhaps might be), lesbian, gay, transgender, intersex, questioning or “something else”. It is pupil-led, and we meet once or twice every half term for chat, pizza, and the occasional film. It’s simply an hour or so when everyone can be comfortable, and no one has to pretend to be something they are not. All year groups are welcome. This isn’t some kind of secret or private club, and you’re equally welcome if you’re “straight”, just so long as you’re happy to support your LGBTQI+ friends to be who they are.

Yoga Teenage yoga and mindfulness is an excellent way to help deal with the overwhelming emotional and physical changes you can go through during adolescence. Teenagers who practice yoga are less stressed and perform better academically than their counterparts. If you’re looking for a way to stay fit and healthy, yoga is a great choice. It can help develop a healthy body and mind in a disciplined manner. This is a weekly activity and there will be a fee placed on your termly bill.

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