Enrichment - Course List

Courses:

Abnormality

Are you interested in learning about Schizophrenia, depression and anxiety disorders? Have you ever wondered what causes disorders such as multiple personality disorder or eating disorders? If so, this may be the course for you. This will be achieved through class discussion and relevant documentaries.
Mrs H Smith. HT1 Monday P3

Amnesty Group

The first sessions will explain about the organisation and role of Amnesty International and how to organise the rest of the term. Concerned about human rights abuses and want to do something positive about it? Then join Greenhead’s Amnesty Group!
Mr J Greenaway-Jones. Full term Friday lunchtime

Ancient History

An introductory course about the events and ideas of the classical world. A chance to fill in gaps in your knowledge.
Mrs E MacDonald. HT1 Wednesday lunchtime HT2 Wednesday lunchtime

An introduction to Archaeology

This short course provides students with an insight into the concepts and methodology of archaeology through a series of case studies. The course has a particular emphasis on recent developments in archaeology, especially with reference to human evolution. Students are given the opportunity to undertake research in an area which is of interest to them using the Internet.
1. Definitions, concepts and methodology; the Palaeolithic period, case study - Boxgrove man. 2. Human evolution; 'Out of Africa'.
3. The fate of the Neanderthals - an archaeological mystery. 4. Archaeology on the Internet; Roman Britain of Kilmartin valley.
5. Neolithic Orkney; case studies, Maes Howe and Skara Brae. 6. Archaeology in Yorkshire; case studies, Warren Percy and The Vale of Pickering.
Dr A Thomson. HT1 Wednesday lunchtime, HT2 Wednesday lunchtime

 

Book Club for Students

A new venture to meet student interest which will involve reading and discussing popular novels, including those chosen as Book of the Month.
Ms E. Bowen Full Term – Monday lunchtime

Bookbinding

Bookbinding is a way in which you can make your own books for use as a journal, sketchbook, diary, photo album, or as an art object in its own right. No prior knowledge or skills necessary, just a willingness to experiment and learn new skills.
Miss S Brown. HT1 Wednesday pm HT2 Tuesday lunchtime

Cards & Decorations – Make Your Own

Design and make your own greeting cards and decorations – religious festivals, birthdays, thank you etc. Materials provided although you can bring your own if preferred.
Ms G Ryland. HT2 Tuesday P2, Wednesday P3

Censorship

This course will look at the different areas where we find censorship and ask whether censorship goes far enough or whether it has gone too far. Does a lack of censorship contribute to moral decline and specifically attitudes towards violence and discrimination? We will look at censorship in Movies/The Internet/TV/Newspapers and Popular Music. Much of the course involves debate and from experience much disagreement!!
Mr I Kennedy HT1 Friday P5 HT2 Monday P3

Cheerleading

Learn routines and perform at Charity Day in November and at selected sport fixtures towards the end of the season.
Student organised - Wednesday pm

Chess

For players of all levels, and those who want to learn this game. You will learn the standard openings, study chess texts and puzzles, be able to learn the different ways of annotation in chess games e.g. algebraic and descriptive methods. Can you beat the computer?
Mr D Sharp. HT1, HT2 Wednesday 1.00 – 3.00 pm

Child Development

Are you interested in a career with children? This course will provide you with insight into the physical and cognitive development of a child. For example, we will consider the following questions: How do children develop their gender identity? What are the consequences of extreme deprivation? What is autism? This will be achieved through discussions and documentaries.
Mrs H Smith. HT1 Tuesday P5 HT2 Tuesday P2

 

Christian Union

For anyone who wants to learn about, or further their Christian faith. This gives an opportunity to meet people of different denominations for “fun, food and fellowship” and to interact as a group, through Bible study and open discussions, with the freedom to express your own opinions. It is an organisation which puts the Christian faith into practice and examines how Christianity affects lives in college, and the issues this raises. Prayer meetings also take place at break.
Mrs A Credland and Students. Full Term Tuesday lunchtimes.

 

Communication – Verbal & Non-Verbal

Find out how to communicate more effectively, especially in your interactions with others.
Ms G Ryland. HT1 Tuesday P2, Wednesday P3

Creative Writing

Experiment with a range of prose techniques in order to develop your creative writing skills. There will be opportunities to produce a portfolio of individual and group work alongside discussing a range of established prose fiction writers.
Ms E Bowen. HT1 Tuesday P4 HT2 Thursday P2

 

Crime in Society

An introduction to the psychology of crime, incuding why some people commit crime and others don't; Serial Killers and Psychopaths.
Mrs Z Rainferd. HT1 Thursday P4 Ms J Clyde HT2 Monday P3

 

Critical Thinking

This full day course in D17 on Tuesday 26 September will count as the minimum requirement for Enrichment in HT1. It is open to A2s who are not signed up for one of the full year courses. Critical Thinking is a skills-based course. It helps you sharpen your ability to recognise arguments and claims, and to evaluate the reasoning behind them. Thinking critically doesn't mean being negative about everything, but being able to think carefully before deciding what to believe or do.
Mr D Greenwood. HT1 Monday P3 (D) Wednesday P3 (C) Dr E Salter Thursday P2 (F)

 

Cult Movies

A chance to view and discuss a range of contemporary and not so contemporary films made by independent film makers. No Da Vinci Code here! Starts with 'Night on Earth' and ends with 'City of God'. In between could be negotiable.
Mr J Greenaway-Jones Full Term Monday Lunch time

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Debating Society

Social, political, moral, religious and international issues will be some of the topics debated. The motions debated will be chosen by the members. There will also be events such as ‘Question Time’, ‘Just A Minute’ and ‘What's My Word?’ Learn the proper rules for all these, and join in, be the Chair or help run the society. There may occasionally be guest speakers. Opportunity to participate in national competitions.
Mr A Brodie-Browne. Full Term Monday lunchtime.

 

Drama

Involvement in the musical ‘My Fair Lady ’ will be the main “in house” opportunity this term
Mrs A Wayman, Mr P Wood and Mr B Askew et al.

Drawing for the Beginner

If you are interested in drawing and sketching but don't know where to start, then this is the perfect course for you. Each lesson will introduce essential drawing skills, and help you to master basic pencil techniques. Ultimately, this course will help you gain enough understanding of the basics to enable you to create drawings that make a statement! Open to everyone.
Ms K Haslam. HT1 Wednesday pm HT2 Wednesday pm

 

Duke of Edinburgh's Award

Greenhead is one of the largest and certainly most successful centres for the Award in the region. A sign of the success was the presentation of an AOC Beacon Award. You do not need to have done either the Bronze or Silver Awards. There are five areas to be covered:- a skill, Physical Recreation, Residential, Community Service and Expedition. You will be divided up into groups. This is a commitment for over a year and more than just once a week. You’ll be allocated to one of the following staff: See timetable for sessions.
Mrs B Farmer , Mrs A Quarterman, Mrs A Starling, Mr P Reading, Mr M Stanley, Ms H Barraclough and Mr S Hepworth.

 

Electronics

Introduction to practical electronics – design, build and test your own circuits. Open to all with an interest.
Dr G Lockwood. Full Term Wednesday pm.

 

Engineering Education Scheme

If you are considering a career in Engineering and are studying A-level Maths you might be interested in the Engineering Education Scheme. This scheme offers you the opportunity to work in a team of four on a genuine engineering problem faced by a local company. You will attend a university workshop to refine your solution, produce a report and deliver a presentation - all in the first year of your course at Greenhead.
Dr D Haggerston. Full Year Wednesday afternoon, and other times.

 

European Literature and Philosophy

Brecht, Frisch, Dűrrenmatl, Sartre, Camus, Beckett… This course will be a study of the works of these authors (and others at your suggestion) to compare approaches and ideas.
Mrs E Maynard. Full Term Wednesday lunchtime

 

Film Studies

Help create and update a movie database for the college Intranet. You will look for film details/photos and write short film reviews which will be available to students and staff members. It is your chance to become a film critic for a while
Mr M Guerin HT1 HT2 Wednesday pm

First Aid

The Young Lifesaver Award (senior) is from the St Johns Ambulance Brigade and is a half-term course. It aims to teach basic first aid skills which can be used in an emergency situation. The course includes practical work, watching videos and role play. Certificate valid for 3 years. Mrs J Kenny is responsible for the group of staff who run this course. Sampling for all these sessions will take place either Tuesday 6th or Thursday 8th at 1.00 pm in C7.
Mrs J Kenny, Ms G Stott, Mrs C Milsom and Mrs K Woolven, Mr M Chappell and Ms C O'Shea
HT1 Monday P2, Monday Lunch, Monday P5, Tuesday P1, Tuesday P5, Wed P3, Wed Lunch, Thursday P2, Friday P2, Friday P4
HT2 Monday P2, Monday Lunch, Tuesday P1, Tuesday P5, Wednesday P2, Wednesday P3, Wednesday Lunch, Fri P2, Fri P3, Fri P4

Freud

An introduction to Freud's psychoanalytic theory of personality, psycho-sexual stages of development, the significance of dreams and his explanations of mental disorder.
Ms E Charles HT1 Monday P2

Global Issues Conference

There will be delegates from all sixth form conferences in the Yorkshire/Humberside Region. The full day conference will be in Hull on Friday 10 November. The Friday lunchtime session will be for team meetings. You will have to do research in your own time
Mr A Brodie-Browne. Full Term Friday Lunch time

 

Golf for Beginners

Available for up to 8 students. In term one you will learn and practice rudimentary golf skills with a golf professional at the Stadium Golf Driving Range. In Term two you may wish to progress to Bradley Golf course.
Mr I Purdham. Full Term Wednesday afternoon.

 

Golf for Intermediates

This course is for golfers who are just starting out in the game and is based on the par 3 course at Bradley Park. The first half term will consist of a competition run over 6 weeks: after half term you will have the option of another par 3 competition or progressing to the 18 hole course.
Mr A Coles. Full Term Wednesday afternoon.

Green Society

To develop and undertake a Green Audit of the college. To include resources used, recycling etc. This is your opportunity to help improve the college environment and help set the college’s Green Agenda. In the first instance it will be for a small number of active and committed students.
Mr M Burrows. Full Term Wednesday pm

Greenhead Voluntary Service in the Community (GVS)

More details on the GVS page
Mrs E Anderson, Mrs L Hales, Mrs C Henderson, Mrs G Peers, Mrs S Clark, Mrs A O’Gara, Mrs A Looseley, Mrs A Temperton, Miss K Martindale, Mrs J Winterbottom. Mostly for 2 terms, any time of the week, but often on Wednesday.

Healthy Living, Exercise and Toning

This new course will include healthy eating plans, menu ideas (YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT!) and planning a fitness programme to suit individual lifestyles. This will be followed by ½ hour of toning exercises to target specific areas.
Mrs C Watkins. HT1 Wednesday lunchtime HT2 Wednesday lunchtime

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Information Technology

IT enrichment classes offer students a completely different experience to the IT Key skills sessions that all A1 students must complete in their first year at college. The enrichment classes are centred around the OCR (old RSA) professional qualifications for word processing and other IT skills-based examinations. These examinations give you the opportunity to gain IT certificates that the world of work knows extremely well.
Students who gain these certificates can use them to improve their UCAS or other application forms. They can be used to gain part-time and casual work whilst at university (a Stage II word processing certificate is the entry level for most office jobs). The skills you develop will be a valuable tool when you produce work for all your advanced level subjects here at college.
IT qualifications are seen as a vital part of a student’s CV. Many students who have had interviews, for one reason or another, have reported back to us how impressed the interviewers were with their OCR IT certificates. Mr P Reading

 

Islamic Society

An opportunity to experience or find out about Islam and discuss issues of faith and their application in the modern world. The key organisers can count this as an Enrichment choice.
Students (with Mrs A O’Gara). Full Term Thursday lunchtime

Japanese - an introduction

Learn the basics of the language and find out about life and culture in Japan. This introductory half-term course will be followed by a more advanced course in Term 2.
Mrs H Mallard HT1 Wednesday pm HT2 Wednesday pm

 

Journalism

The course looks at aspects of features and news-writing. There will be opportunities for writing for the College Newsletter, and occasionally for the Huddersfield Examiner. This course is suitable for students of any subject area who are interested in widening their writing skills.
Mr A Thomas. Full term Wednesday P2 HT 1 Friday P5 HT2 Monday P3

 

Knitting Skills

Learn how to knit or develop your skills further. By the end of the course you should be able to complete a basic garment.
Mrs M Barraclough HT1 Friday Lunch time HT2 Thursday Lunch time

 

Law Competition

A course for budding lawyers. Regional finals at Leeds Crown Court. Take on roles as defence and prosecuting Barristers, as witnesses, as court staff and as Jury members. 16 students needed. A local Barrister helps us prepare. In 1997 we got to the National Finals held in Belfast. Competition for legal reporter of the year runs along side this and we have won the regional round previously.
Ms L Jonesl. Full Term, Wednesday pm, but will require attendance at other times.

Law Society

If you are interested in practicing law; debating controversial legal issues; raising awareness of matters of public concern; taking part in mock trials; visiting courts, police stations, prisons and town halls; hearing talks or attending workshops from a variety of speakers; watching law-related videos; gaining helpful careers advice; taking part in competitions and celebrating key dates in our legal history; then join the Law Society which is open to all. Those who are selected/elected as the organising committee will be able to count this as Enrichment for HT2
Mr N Harper. HT2 Wednesday pm

 

Library Help

For those thinking of a career in Librarianship, or anyone who would just like to be helpful.
Mrs R Moors and Mrs J Cliffe Full term, any time of the week.

 

Life Drawing

A course for all students, not just Art students. A rare change to develop this aspect of your artistic ability.
Mr J Standeven. Full Term Wednesday pm

Liverpool University/OCNW Curriculum Enrichment Programme

This is an opportunity to participate in a group project with 3 or 4 other students selecting a topic area that interests you. The project lasts all year and your commitment is for 1 hour per week, during which time you will produce and analyse data in a formal report, keep a log of your progress and present your findings to an invited audience at the end of the project. Working as a member of a project group is an ideal way to gain confidence in working with others, as well as additional key skill evidence for IT and communication: the skills you develop will be highly valued by both universities and employers. This is particularly recommended for students who aim to apply for highly competitive courses including Oxbridge, medicine, physiotherapy and law where it is important to be able to offer evidence of a broader curriculum in addition to a strong academic record.
Mrs E Hodgson, Mrs C Hibbert, Dr P Kennedy, Mrs J Rylah, Ms V Thompson, Miss J Stevenson. Full Year Various times

Living and Dying in the Ancient World: Egypt

This course provides students with an insight into the classical archaeology of ancient Egypt through a selection of topics and accompanying case studies. This is a visual course with emphasis on the monuments, art work, and artefacts and includes a visit to the Egyptian galleries at the Manchester Museum. Students will also carry out a small research project on an artefact of their choice which they will present to the group towards the end of the term.
Dr V Buck. Full Term Wednesday pm

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Martial Arts

Come and discover some of the techniques of sports martial arts. Including karate, kickboxing and defendo etc. A friendly club where the emphasis is on enjoyment. Get fit and learn some self defence at the same time.
Mr P Reading. Wednesday 1.30 pm at Linthwaite Black Belt Academy.

Medical Ethics

Six guided discussions to introduce students to morality in medicine. We will look at what makes anything right or wrong e.g. what is wrong with killing someone of whom no one knows of their existence, painlessly without their fore-knowledge? We will find an answer to this in a very famous and powerful argument that also tells us what makes life valuable. This also tells us when it is moral to: kill an animal, switch off life support for someone in a coma, undertake an abortion, experiment on embryos in vitro and do many other worrying things in medicine. Unfortunately, this argument would also say that new-born babies are of equal value to chickens.
Mr P Gordziejko HT1 Monday P4 HT2 Thursday P4

Medical Society

A student-run Society when visiting speakers describe their specialisms and answer questions. Organisers only may count this towards their enrichment.
Students. HT2 Tuesday Lunchtime

Movie Database

Help update a movie database for the college Intranet – you will look for film details/photos etc on the Internet and write short film reviews in order to provide students and staff up-to-date movie info (basic word-processing skills necessary).
Mrs F Jaffeux. Full Term Thursday lunchtime

Music

Chamber Choir: Mrs K Askew Full term Monday lunchtime Room P6
Choir: Mr B Askew and Miss S Roberts Full term Thursday lunchtime Room P8
Competitions: see Miss S Roberts
Guitar Group: Mr A MacDonald Wednesday pm Room C3
Musical: My Fair Lady (see separate entry below)
Production Band: Mr B Askew HT2 Friday lunchtime Room P8
String Ensemble: Miss S Roberts Full term Tuesday Lunchtime Room P6
Swing Band: Mr B Askew Full term Tuesday lunchtime Room P8
Wind Band: Mr B Askew HT1 Friday lunchtime Room P8

 

Music Technology for Beginners

An introduction to how modern music is created via the medium of computer based composition and MIDI technology.
Miss S Roberts. HT1 Thursday P3 HT2 Thursday P3 & 4

 

Musical

After Grease and Sweet Charity, this year the musical is My Fair Lady. This major production will be on stage 12-15th December. It is not just actors and musicians that are needed but stage managers, set designers and builders, lighting and sound crews, costume makers, a publicity ‘department’ and a group for Front of House. If you want to be involved in this successful team then look out for notices in the Bulletin when there are meetings.
Mr P Wood, Mr B Askew, Ms A Wayman, Mrs K Askew, Ms A Roche, Ms E Bowen, Mrs C Hibbert, Mrs C Milsom, Mrs J Becker

Music Theory - Grade 5

A crash course! ABRSM Grade V Theory is essential to allow progression to the higher practical examinations. Entry date: Friday 22 September 2006. Exam date: Thursday 2 November 2006. This is a GCSE equivalent qualification.
Miss S Roberts. HT1 Monday Lunchtime

Philosophy – an Introduction

A brief introduction to the thinking of some famous philosophers. The course involves reading and discussing extracts from important texts in the history of philosophy. Of general interest, but specially aimed at those considering applying to study Philosophy at university. Questions discussed could include – What sort of thing is the mind? Does God Exist? What is the source of meaning and value in a godless world?
Mr T Brown and Mr N Dodd. HT1 Wednesday P3 Thursday P4 HT2 Monday P2 Thursday P3

Photography

The course gives you the opportunity to process a black and white film in the college darkroom and produce a number of enlarged photographs. Most suitable for those with no previous experience. Does not cover digital photography.
Mr D Craven. HT1 Wednesday pm (2 sessions) HT2, Wednesday pm (2 sessions)
Mr D Scales. HT1 Thursday P2 HT2 Thursday P4

 

Poetry Workshop

For people who enjoy (or think they would) writing poems. We would work towards the production of a student poetry anthology.
Mrs S Clark. Full Term Tuesday P2

 

Print Making

Print making is an exciting, versatile and immediate area of art and design. This practical course will introduce you to a range of printmaking processes and techniques including monoprinting, intaglio, uno and collagraph. No prior art experience is required, just a desire to be creative.
Ms S Brown. Full Term Friday lunchtime

 

Projects

These are for individuals, or groups, who wish to start or continue an approved activitiy. To discuss your proposal meet at one ofthe following time: Tuesday 5/9 or Thursday 7/9 at the start of break, in F12: this is at the top of the main stairs in the main building. You wil collect a proposal form at this meeting. It must be signed by your parents and by the organiser of any external course. Insurance cover will be your responsibility. Completed forms must be returned to Mr A Brodie-Browne at Enrichment Enrolment on Monday 11/9. You may be visited on your activity by a member of staff. You will be required to submit a brief report of your activity before the end of term.

 

 

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Scrabble Club

Build your word skills in a non-threatening fun environment. Play scrabble in a fun way building to a more competitive approach as the course progresses.
Mrs J Colmer. HT1 Wednesday lunchtime HT2 Wednesday lunchtime

 

Sport

Athletics: see notes in Bulletin
Badminton: Recreational: Wednesday 1.00-2.15 pm (meet Wednesday 12.40 in P9); Tuesday P3; Fri day P2; Friday P4.
Badminton: Team: Friday lunchtime
Basket Ball (Male): Team: Wednesday pm and Monday after college
Circuit Training: Thursday lunchtime
Climbing: Wednesday pm (meet Wednesday 12.45 pm in F9)
Cricket: See notes in Bulletin
Cross Country: See notes in Bulletin
Fitness: Due to Health and Safety considerations the Fitness Room will not be open at other times unless supervised by a member of staff. HT1 and HT2 Monday P5, Tuesday P2, Friday P2. HT1 Thursday P3. HT2 Thursday P2.
Football: Men’s teams: Wednesday pm
Football (Female): Monday lunchtime and Wednesday pm
5-a-side Football: Thursday lunchtime and P4
Men’s Recreational Football: Wednesday pm
Greenhead Harriers: Complete anything up to a half marathon – watch for notices in the Bulletin
Golf: See entries under alphabetical order. Wednesday pm. (See Bulletin for competitions) (Meet Wednesday 12.45 pm in F7)
Hockey: Men’s, Ladies’ and Mixed teams: Monday lunchtime and Wednesday pm
Judo: Wednesday 1.30 pm at Huddersfield Sports Centre (meet Wednesday 12.40 pm in P9)
Martial Arts: Wednesday pm External Venue (meet Wednesday 12.45 pm in G8)
Netball: Team: Monday after college, Tuesday lunch and Wednesday pm
Rugby League: Team: Tuesday after college, Tuesday lunch and Wednesday pm
Squash: Recreational and team. Enter national competition. Wed pm (HT1). (Meet Wednesday 12.50 in D10). Squash Ladder: see Mrs B Farmer
Swimming: Team. Watch for notices in Bulletin
Swimming for Fitness: Wednesday 2.00 pm at Huddersfield Sports Centre (Meet Wednesday 1.00 pm in C5)
Stadium Fitness: At Galpharm Stadium £25 for the term. Wed 1.30-3.30 pm. Use all facilities, gym, sauna, jacuzzzi. (Meet Wed 12.40 in P10)
Table Tennis: Wednesday 2.15-3.45 pm (HT2) (meet Wednesday 1.20 pm in D10)
Tennis: Wednesday pm (HT1) (meet Wednesday 12.50 pm in D10)
Tennis Team: Wednesday pm.
Trampolining: Wednesday pm at Huddersfield Sports Centre. Sessions at 1.00 and 2.00 pm. (Meet Wednesday 1.00 pm in P9)
Water Sports: Wednesday pm at Hollingworth Lake – see separate entry. (Meet Wednesday 1.20 pm in F8)

St Pat's Computer Club

Working on a one-to-one basis helping 10 year olds acquire computing skills. Part of GVS programme.
Mrs J Winterbottom. Tuesday after College.

Student Magazine/E-zine

A magazine run by students for students. This course will provide an opportunity for budding journalists, editors, designers, cartoonists et al to get involved and gain real experience.
Mr J Patel Wednesday pm

 

‘Tête Verte’ Greenhead College’s French Newspaper

An exciting project which will - improve your French - use research techniques - use IT skills - develop interpersonal skills. Open to all students.
Mrs A Looseley. Full Term Wednesday lunchtime

 

United Nations Youth Assembly

Gain greater understanding of the UN and some of the current major international disputes and crises. Represent a country and research to find out what its views are. Make up a delegation and work as a team, spending a full day, Saturday 12th November, in Manchester, plotting and debating as if at a meeting of the UN General Assembly.
Mr A Brodie-Browne. Full Term Tuesday lunchtime

 

Watersports

This will be held at Hollingworth Lake, just of the M62 westbound. A minibus will leave college at 12.45 pm and will return by 5.00 pm. The session will give you the opportunity to sample sailing, windsurfing and kayaking. You must collect a letter during sampling week. During Term 2 there will be a more advanced course when it will be possible to gain a qualification.
Mrs A Credland. HT1, HT2 Wednesday pm

 

Yoga

This course is taken by well known local yoga teachers who are much in demand.
Mrs M Money, Mrs G Hanselman and Mrs B Farmer
HT1 and HT2 Tuesday P3, Tuesday lunchtime, Thursday P3, Thursday lunchtime, Friday lunchtime

Yorkshire Battlefields

A course looking at battles and sieges in Yorkshire between the 11th and 17th centuries including Viking invasion, War of the Roses, Tudor Rebellions and English Civil War. Two weeks of lecture and presentation will be followed by a field visit to sites as diverse as York, Scarborough, Selby, Wakefield and Skipton.
Dr P Edwards Full Term Wednesday pm

 

Yorkshire Writers

An exploration of the lives and work of Yorkshire writers from the past and present, including the Brontës, Sterne, Hughes and Armitage.
Mr P Mitchell. HT1 Wednesday P3 HT2 Thursday P2

Young Enterprise

Form your own company. Develop a product – maybe run a craft stall, after you have made the products. Earn yourselves and your shareholders a cash return.
Mr J Pamment. Wednesday pm

 

Zen - An introduction to Philosophy and Practice.

An introduction to the history, teachings and practices of Zen. You will learn about the wisdom of Zen, and the sayings of the great Zen masters, of haiku poetry and Zen koans (puzzling parables), as well as important Zen arts like Tea-making. There will also be practical exercises which will teach you, easily and enjoyably, some of the key skills of Zen meditation. Open to all students.
Mr S Barratt. Wednesday lunchtime

 

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Critical Thinking Day

This full day course in D17 on Tuesday 26 September will count as the minimum requirement for Enrichment in HT1. It is open to A2s who are not signed up for one of the full year courses: Monday P3 (D) with Mr D Greenwood, Wednesday P3 (C) with Mr D Greenwood and Thursday P2 (F) with Dr E Salter. Students can sign up at Enrichment Enrolment on Monday 11 September in C8.
Critical Thinking is a skills-based course. It helps you sharpen your ability to recognise arguments and claims, and to evaluate the reasoning behind them. Thinking critically doesn't mean being negative about everything, but being able to think carefully before deciding what to believe or do. Some universities (eg Cambridge, and law schools) are starting to use Critical Thinking-style tests to help them discriminate between candidates who all have high grades. However, the same skills are just as useful if you are going into the world of work!