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Taster Day Schedule 2016

School Date

Claverham Community College Wednesday 6th July 2016

Robertsbridge Community College Wednesday 6th July 2016

Battle Abbey School Thursday 7th July 2016

Bishop Bell School Thursday 7th July 2016

Claremont School Thursday 7th July 2016

Frewen College Thursday 7th July 2016

Ratton School Thursday 7th July 2016

Saxon Mount School Thursday 7th July 2016

St Richards Catholic College Thursday 7th July 2016

Bexhill High Academy Friday 8th July 2016

Hailsham Community College Friday 8th July 2016

Hastings Academy Friday 8th July 2016

Helenswood Academy Friday 8th July 2016

New Horizons School Friday 8th July 2016

William Parker Academy Friday 8th July 2016

Cavendish School Monday 11th July 2016

Ringmer Community College Monday 11th July 2016

Rye College Monday 11th July 2016

St Leonards Academy Monday 11th July 2016

The Causeway School Monday 11th July 2016

Willingdon Community School Monday 11th July 2016


ContentsTaster Day Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Programme for the Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4A Level Taster Sessions

Archaeology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Art Textiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Biology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Business Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Classical Civilisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Computing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Drama and Theatre Studies . . . . . . . . . .6

Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

English Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

English Language and Literature . . 7

English Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Film Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Fine Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Food, Nutrition and Health . . . . . . . . . . . 7

French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Geography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Geology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

German . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Graphic Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

ICT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Media Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Medieval History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Modern History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Physical Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Politics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Psychology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Religious Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Sociology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Travel and Tourism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

World Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Vocational Subject Taster Sessions

Acting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Applied Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Art and Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Catering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Childcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Dance Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Hairdressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Health and Social Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Hospitality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

ICT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Music Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Music Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Performing Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Performing Arts Productions . . . . . . 14

Personal Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Sport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Sport (Outdoor Adventure) . . . . . . . . . 15

Travel and Tourism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Uniformed Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15


Timetable9.15am - 9.45am Registration

9.45am - 10.00am Welcome Talk

10.00am - 11.00am Taster Session 1

11.00am - 12.00pm Taster Session 2

12.00pm - 12.30pm Lunch

12.30pm - 1.30pm Taster Session 3

1.30pm - 2.30pm Taster Session 4

Programme for the Day

deadline for applications is Friday 24th June

Please arrive on time for

Registration between

9.15am & 9.45am

The taster day will run from

9.45am until 2.30pm and

will include four

taster sessions,

with a half hour

break for lunch included.


a Level Subjects

ARchAeoLogy

Title of Session Mystery Mummy!

Brief Outline of Session

What can we learn from the mummified remains of an ancient

Egyptian? What other evidence do we need to consider in order to

make a conclusion about how they lived?

ART TexTiLeS

Title of Session Pattern and Texture.

Brief Outline of Session Exploring pattern and texture through textiles techniques.

BioLogy

Title of Session Animal Behaviour and Statistical Significance.

Brief Outline of SessionA chance to carry out an experiment to gather data which you can then

analyse using a statistical test.

BuSineSS STuDieS

Title of Session Introduction to Industry and Commerce.


Form rival syndicates to design, manufacture and sell their product

to the company. The syndicate that has earned the most money at

the end of the exercise is judged the winner.

chemiSTRy

Title of Session Comparison of 2 Quantitative Practical Techniques.


How much iron is in an iron tablet? How do manufacturers ensure

the quality of their drugs? You will carry out experimental work

including Colorimetry and Redox Titration.


cLASSicAL ciViLiSATion

Title of Session Gods, Heroes and Tragedies - an Introduction to Classical Civilisation.


We will explore some famous figures from ancient Greek Literature

- like Achilles, Paris and Helen of Troy; Gods like Zeus and Aphrodite

as well as the complicated family of King Oedipus!

comPuTing

Title of Session Counting and Drawing in Binary.


Understand how computers count numbers in 1s and 0s and how

they draw pictures on the screen using 1s and 0s. Use magic tricks

to check for accuracy of 1s and 0s using playing cards.

DAnce

Title of Session Dance Development.


Explore some of the different skills required in Dance through

analysis and creative choreography, using a professional dance work

to inspire and develop your own ideas.

(Please bring appropriate clothing for a practical session.)

DRAmA AnD TheATRe STuDieS

Title of SessionLooking at taking performance from the page all the way through to

putting it on the stage.

Brief Outline of Session Practical session working with up-to-date play texts.

economicS

Title of Session What is Economics?

Brief Outline of Session An introduction to Economics and its relevance to our daily lives.

eLecTRonicS

Title of Session Sensing the Environment.


Investigating the use of potential dividers to make practical sensors.

Including practical work and some mathematical and graphical

analysis. Includes some practical examples of the use of potential

dividers in real electronic systems.

a Level Subjects


engLiSh LAnguAge

Title of Session Language and Social Contacts.

Brief Outline of Session Language and Gender; An introduction to English Language.

engLiSh LAnguAge AnD LiTeRATuRe

Title of Session Introduction to Language and Literature.

Brief Outline of Session Dystopian fiction: The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood.

engLiSh LiTeRATuRe

Title of Session Introduction to Literature.

Brief Outline of Session“Take a street-car named Desire…” Analysis of Tennessee William’s

play, A Streetcar Named Desire.

FiLm STuDieS

Title of Session The Truth About Blockbusters.


What makes a blockbuster? With a focus on producers and

audiences, we will look at the history of the blockbuster and start to

consider what continues to make blockbusters so successful today.

Fine ART

Title of Session Experimental Drawing.

Brief Outline of Session Extending drawing through experimentation.

FooD, nuTRiTion AnD heALTh

Title of Session Diet Watcher


There are many health concerns associated with diet. What affects

these diets and how can we manage these conditions? Take a look

at Osteoporosis, Diabetes and Celiac Disease through a range of

mini activities.


FRench

Title of Session Achieving Perfection: Being Creative with the Perfect Tense.

Brief Outline of SessionAn interactive session involving group games, poems, reading and

songs. Come along and celebrate the linguist in you!

geogRAPhy

Title of Session Migration Decisions.

Brief Outline of Session A decision making exercise based on conflict in Yugoslavia.

geoLogy

Title of Session Mineral Identification.

Brief Outline of SessionIntroduction to major rock forming minerals; a practical and hands

on exercise.

geRmAn

Title of Session Language Learning Can Be Fun!

Brief Outline of SessionA fun and interactive session. You thought language learning was

boring? We’ll make you think again!

gRAPhic DeSign

Title of Session Image Production and Mark Making Techniques.

Brief Outline of Session Discussing and exploring ideas by means of experimentation.

icT

Title of Session From Stencil to Visual Basic.


You will begin programming a computer using a program called

Stencil, and gain control of the computer; getting it to do what you

want it to do. If time permits, you will then get some time to use a

true programming language called Visual Basic.

LAw

Title of Session Do You Know Your Rights?

Brief Outline of SessionLooking at murder statistics and asking who is a murderer? We will

also explore police powers.

a Level Subjects


mAThemATicS

Title of Session The Postman Problem.


We will look at a new area of Maths, called Decision. We will

investigate the most effective way for the Postman to deliver the

letters.

meDiA STuDieS

Title of Session Introduction to Media Studies.

Brief Outline of Session How are media products created to appeal to audiences?

meDieVAL hiSToRy

Title of Session The Trial of Richard III.

Brief Outline of SessionWe will consider, with the opportunity of role play, how far Richard

III deserves to be labeled the murderer of his nephews in the Tower.

moDeRn hiSToRy

Title of Session The Historian and the Great Events of History.

Brief Outline of SessionWe will identify and consider the major events of recent history and

learn how the historian investigates these matters.

muSic

Title of Session Introduction to Music History.

Brief Outline of SessionYou will be looking at different periods of music history and their

stylistic features. You will also complete a composition task.

PhiLoSoPhy

Title of Session Knowledge, Being and Value.

Brief Outline of Session An exploration of philosophical questions.

PhoTogRAPhy

Title of Session Painting with Light Using The DSLR.

Brief Outline of Session Introduction to long shutter speed.


PhySicAL eDucATion

Title of Session Elite Athlete Performance Preparation.

Brief Outline of Session Insight into the training and performance methods of elite athletes.

PhySicS

Title of Session How Do You ‘Weigh’ Yourself on the International Space Station?


Simple practical investigation involving springs and graph work

followed by some mathematical analysis. Includes examples of the

use of springs in real-world systems.

PoLiTicS

Title of Session Does Politics Matter?

Brief Outline of SessionAn introduction to Politics and how it shapes every experience in our

lives.

PSychoLogy

Title of Session What is Psychology?


You will look at different topics Psychologists study including

memory and social relationships. Students will take part in some

classic Psychology experiments and look at what Psychologists have

learnt from them.

ReLigiouS STuDieS

Title of Session Would You Ever Murder?

Brief Outline of Session An exploration of two ethical theories.

SocioLogy

Title of Session What is Sociology?

Brief Outline of SessionBuild a new society by examining the ways in which societies are

structured and organised.

a Level Subjects & International Baccalaureate


SPAniSh

Title of Session ¡¡ Hola, Olééé !!


Would you like to learn Spanish like a native? Would you like to

improve your communication skills and prospects? Keen to impress

your family and friends? Come and take part in our interactive

session which will include fun activities and games. We promise you

will leave the room speaking Spanish!

TRAVeL AnD TouRiSm

Title of Session Who Goes Where?

Brief Outline of SessionUsing a variety of methods, research a holiday destination for a

specific type of tourist, resulting in a short presentation.

woRLD DeVeLoPmenT

Title of Session Improving Others’ Lives

Brief Outline of SessionDecision making exercise looking at the difficult choices

international agencies have to make.


AcTing

Title of Session Creating a Character.


You will get to try out a variety of acting techniques to help create

a believable and compelling character which you will then have the

opportunity to try out in different scenarios.

APPLieD Science

Title of Session Forensic Science.


Use your Science knowledge and understanding to help the Police

solve a crime. You will be using Forensic Science techniques to

analyse evidence found at a crime scene.

ART AnD DeSign

Title of Session Mark Making.

Brief Outline of Session Exploring mark making through experimental media.

BuSineSS

Title of Session Dragons’ Den.

Brief Outline of Session Creating and pitching an idea, then taking it to see the Dragon!

cATeRing

Title of Session Do You Want To Be A Professional Chef?

Brief Outline of SessionCreate a pizza from fresh ingredients, while looking at what it takes

to work in the catering industry.

chiLDcARe

Title of Session Why Do Children Play?


Come and experience different types of play! We will explore how

to get creative, what can be built out of junk, and how to build and

develop children’s imagination through role play.

Vocational Subjects


DAnce ceRTiFicATe

Title of Session Exploring Different Dance Styles.


We will look at a range of dance styles, work towards learning short

routines and how you could apply it to your own choreography.

(Please bring appropriate clothing for a practical session.)

hAiRDReSSing

Title of Session Circuit Training In The Salon.

Brief Outline of SessionCome and test your creative skills. Try out a range of hairdressing

and barbering skills on head blocks.

heALTh AnD SociAL cARe

Title of Session 999.


Learn basic first aid responses – how to put someone in the

recovery position, CPR and how to respond if someone is choking.

Learn how to deal with bleeding/wounds and how to dress a wound.

These basic life skills could help save lives and also help you in your

future career in health and social care.

hoSPiTALiTy

Title of Session The Hotel Inspector.

Brief Outline of SessionHave you got what it takes to be the next hotel inspector? Have fun

doing some challenges about the hospitality industry.

icT

Title of Session Introduction to Interactive Software.

Brief Outline of Session What we use and how we do it!

meDiA

Title of Session How to Create Media Products.

Brief Outline of Session Film Making and Editing.


muSic PeRFoRmAnce

Title of Session Battle of the Bands.


You will get the opportunity to try out your playing skills with

others and form mini bands and, by the end of the session, you

will perform.

muSic TechnoLogy

Title of Session How to Use Computer Software to Create and Edit Music.

Brief Outline of Session Using computer software to create and edit music.

PeRFoRming ARTS

Title of Session Musicals.

Brief Outline of SessionYou will be led through a song from a well-known musical as a

group, learning how to work together as an ensemble.

PeRFoRming ARTS PRoDucTionS

Title of Session Design for Performance.

Brief Outline of SessionYou will explore design for theatre through set and lighting, with a

chance to try out your skills practically in our theatre spaces.

PeRSonAL TRAining

Title of Session Introduction to Personal Training.


What is it like to be a Personal Trainer? The session is designed to

give you an insight into different aspects of personal training. (Please

bring appropriate clothing i.e trainers, shorts, tracksuits etc.)

SPoRT

Title of Session Analysis of Performance.

Brief Outline of SessionA practical session - sport kit required.

(Please bring appropriate clothing i.e trainers, shorts, tracksuits etc.)

Vocational Subjects


SPoRT (ouTDooR ADVenTuRe)

Title of Session Climbing


You will be instructed on the proper use of the climbing equipment

and get the chance to climb the wall. (Please bring appropriate

clothing i.e trainers, shorts, tracksuits etc.)

TRAVeL AnD TouRiSm

Title of Session Welcome to Travel and Tourism and “Where Have I Been?”

Brief Outline of SessionUse your own holiday experiences to design a poster and win a

prize.

uniFoRmeD SeRViceS

Title of Session How Fit Are You?

Brief Outline of SessionThis is a practical session – sport kit required.

(Please bring appropriate clothing i.e trainers, shorts, tracksuits etc.)


noteS:

Important Notice: Every effort has been made to ensure that the information included in this document is accurate at the time of printing.

It is particularly important to note that there may be significant changes to the taster days and that the College reserves the right to make the amendments as required.

Up-to-date information will be published as available on the College website.

2016 Year 10 taster days

Call: 01424 215746 ext 208 • Web: www.bexhillcollege.ac.uk • Email: [email protected]

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