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Co-Curricular Adventures
Alis Propriis Volat
She flies with her own wings.
2021
S U MME R T E RM
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The Croydon High School
Crail Award
(Years 7-9)
There are three levels of award: Bronze, Silver and Gold.
In order to gain this award, a pupil of the school must attend co-curricular activities / clubs over
the course of the school year covering each of the following areas:
1. Physical activity
2. Creative activity
3. General interest club
4. Plus three additional activities taken from any of the above
Girls must participate in each club / activity stated above for a minimum of a term.
To gain a Bronze Level Award, each girl must complete the necessary requirements over one
year. For a Silver Level Award a second year must be completed.
For the Gold Level Award, a third and final year must be completed including a further activity
of ‘Volunteering’ in Year 9. This could include helping a member of staff or 6th form student to
run a co-curricular activity.
A minimum 75% attendance record is required for each activity.
When making choices for activities, please take note of which areas you are working in as they
will be recorded and signed off by Mrs Webb.
These awards will be celebrated at Prize Giving in the Summer term.
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The Croydon High School
Alis Propiis Volat Award (Years 10-13)
There are three levels of award: Bronze, Silver and Gold.
In order to gain this award, a pupil of the school must attend extra-curricular activities / clubs
over the course of the school year covering each of the following areas:
1. Physical activity
2. Creative activity
3. General interest club
4. One other activity of their choice from any of the above
Girls must participate in each club / activity stated above for a minimum of a term.
To gain a Bronze Level Award, each girl must complete the necessary requirements over one
year. For a Silver Level Award a second year must be completed.
For the Gold Level Award, a third and final year must be completed. This final year must include
creating and leading their own club in Lower or Upper Sixth. This can be supported by a peer or
a member of staff.
A minimum 75% attendance record is required for each activity.
When making choices for activities, please take note of which areas you are working in as they
will be recorded via SOCS co-curricular registers and signed off by Mrs Webb.
These awards will be celebrated at Prize Giving in the Summer Term.
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Contents
The co-curricular provision at Croydon High School allows you to create your own individual
programme of activities, events, clubs and enrichment. In this booklet you will find a selection of
activities that will be on offer.
Monday Page 6-13
Tuesday Page 14-19
Wednesday Page 20-27
Thursday Page 28-43
Friday Page 44-52
Academic Scholars Programme 2020 2021
Activity Code
Look out for the keys below on each activity page.
HEALTH RELAX MAKE FRIENDS TEAMWORK CREATIVITY
COMMUNICATION CONFIDENCE ACTIVE PROBLEM SOLVING
Long Read to Freedom
A Book Club with a difference - the focus is on diverse reading (novels and poetry)
- and perhaps a bit of writing! Time for book chat and a safe place to express YOUR
views.
Available for: Years 7&8
When: Mondays
Time: 7:45—8:20 am
Venue: LRC
Activity Codes:
6
LoveTheWeek
A special invite sent to students who want to take on a leadership role of being key
speakers and debaters on current affairs both in the UK and globally.
Available for: Years 7&8
When: Monday
Time: 7:45—8:20 am
Venue: Sixth Form Glass Room / axhk5ao
Activity Codes:
7
Contemplation and Meditation
We will use either Morning Prayer or Evening Prayer (depending on which session
you choose) to listen to passages from the Bible and meditate through some
prayers.
Available for: Years 7—10
When: Monday
Time: 8:00—8:20 am or 4.00—4.25pm
Venue: Room 15
Activity Codes:
8
Fiducia
Fiducia is a chance for you to develop your confidence through a series of drama
games and public speaking exercises. Led by Ambreen and Maddie from Year 10,
Fiducia will run each half term for a small group of students.
Available for: Year 7
When: Monday
Time: 12.35-1.00 pm
Venue: Lecture theatre
Activity Codes:
9
Art
A chance to develop your own ideas in the studio.
Available for: Year 11
When: Monday
Time: 1:00—1:30 pm
Venue: Room 44
Activity Codes:
10Exploring Gender (with Anna, L6th)
A discussion group exploring gender issues
Available for: Year 10
When: Monday
Time: 1:00—1:30 pm
Venue: Room 45
Activity Codes:
11Yoga with Dimi
A lunchtime yoga session for stretching and flexibility
Available for: Years 7-10
When: Monday
Time: 1:00—1:30 pm
Venue: Drama Studio/Dance Studio
Activity Codes:
12CLUBS &
SOCIETIES
Podcasting
Learn how to podcast: recording, editing, getting it out there, and marketing!
Available for: Years 10-11
When: Monday
Time: 1:00—1:30 pm
Venue: Lab 37
Activity Codes:
13Learn to Sign
Learn American and British Sign Language with Alisha
Available for: Years 7—10
When: Tuesday
Time: 8:00—8:30 am
Venue: Lecture Theatre
Activity Codes:
14CLUBS &
SOCIETIES
Amnesty International
Explore Human Rights issues, raise awareness, lead campaigns and think of new ways to make a
difference to those who need a voice.
Available for: Year 9
When: Tuesday
Time: 12:30—1:00 pm
Venue: LRC
Activity Codes:
15CLUBS &
SOCIETIES
Knitting Club
Learn the skill of knitting whilst having a good old natter! As it is virtual, you will
need to provide your own wool and knitting needles.
Available for: Years 7—Upper Sixth
When: Tuesday
Time: 12:30—1:00 pm
Venue: Room 23
Activity Codes:
16Mindful Colouring Club
Want to stimulate your creativity? Want to improve your focus, confidence and
motor skills? Well come along to Room 13 to help gather your mind, your senses
and to help yourself feel relaxed and ready to face the day with some mindful
colouring.
Available for: Year 9
When: Monday
Time: 12:30—1:00 pm
Venue: Room 13
Activity Codes:
17Italian
Introduction to Italian language and culture.
Available for: Years 7-9
When: Tuesday
Time: 12:30—1:30 pm
Venue: Room 15 and outside
Activity Codes:
18Origami Club
Come along, and have a go at origami! Beginners very much welcome!
Available for: Year 7
When: Tuesday
Time: 12.30-1.00pm
Venue: Room 6
Activity Codes:
19Young Reporters—the Finale.
As the programme draws to a close, participants will create their own in-house
publication, featuring a round-up of their best articles from across the year.
Individuals will have the opportunity to take on roles
such as editor and design, in producing this lasting
testament to their hard work.
Only open to current participants.
Available for: Years 10, 11, 12 & 13
When: Tuesday
Time: 1.00 -1.30 pm
Venue: Room 17
Activity Codes:
20CLUBS &
SOCIETIES
Hedera Helix
Developing skills in science journalism. Writing, editing and publishing articles on
our school Hedera Helix website.
Available for: Sixth Form
When: Tuesday
Time: 1:00—1:30 pm
Venue: Lab 40/41 or Google Classroom code: e6tg6qk
Activity Codes:
21DofE drop in session
A chance to check in or ask questions about your DofE qualification.
Available for: Years 9&10
When: Wednesday
Time: 8.00-8.30am
Venue: Lecture Theatre
Activity Codes:
22Lego Club
Engage in short Lego builds. Swap ideas. Occasional longer home build
competitions.
Available for: Year 7
When: Wednesday
Time: 12:30—1:00 pm
Venue: Room 5 (Learning Support Room)
Activity Codes:
23CLUBS &
SOCIETIES
Junior Doctor Club
Half a term programme. Ever wondered if you have what it takes to save a life.
Experience what it would feel like to give someone stitches, or to perform keyhole
surgery. Learn how to work as a team to ensure your patients have the best
outcomes.
Available for: Year 9
When: Wednesday
Time: 1:00—1:30 pm
Venue: Room 40
Activity Codes:
24United Nations Club
Learn more about how one of the most significant and influential global
organisations works and take part in model United Nations' negotiations. This is an
excellent opportunity to broaden your understanding of global issues and develop
important critical thinking and public speaking skills in a friendly environment. All
pupils from Year 10—13 welcome - no experience
necessary!
Available for: Years 9—Upper Sixth
When: Wednesday
Time: 1:00—1:30 pm
Venue: Lecture Theatre / nrs3d54
Activity Codes:
25We Will Rock You Rehearsals
Rehearsals for Drama pupils to prepare for their performance of We Will Rock You
for the cast and band.
Available for: Years 10—13 (cast members)
When: Wednesday
Time: 1.00-1.30pm
Venue: Drama studio / Recital room /Dance Studio
Activity Codes:
26Classic Rock, Pop and Indie Appreciation Club
Get to know classic sounds from the historic canon of Rock, Pop and Indie Bands.
Improve your musical knowledge and understanding. Introduce your favourite
music to others. Have loads of fun.
Available for: Years 8&9
When: Wednesday
Time: 1:00—1:30 pm
Venue: Room 9
Activity Codes:
27CLUBS &
SOCIETIES
Ubuntu
Ubuntu is an African philosophy which refers to the idea that "I am because we
are". It contrasts with the tendency of Western culture to promote "individualism" .
This club has no fixed topic or type of activity, but will explore any and all ideas
from Sub-Saharan Africa and other forgotten histories. Food, music, culture,
philosophy, history, current affairs etc can all be discussed.
Available for: Years 7—Upper Sixth
When: Wednesday
Time: 4:00—4:45 pm
Venue: Room 24 and outside for summer term
Activity Codes:
28Oxbridge Preparation
Preparation for Oxbridge interviews and pre-interview assessments
Available for: Lower sixth (by invitation
When: Wednesday
Time: 4.00-5.00pm
Venue: Sixth Form or Google code: ww5oyia
Activity Codes:
29CLUBS &
SOCIETIES
Food Science Club
Opportunity to investigate the science behind every day substances found in your
kitchen cupboards.
Available for: Year 8
When: Thursday
Time: 7:50—8:20 am
Venue: Room 35
Activity Codes:
30Open Mic Morning
Belting out a classic or serenading the microphone - you choose!
Available for: Year 11
When: Thursday
Time: 8:00—8:30 am
Venue: Music Recording Studio
Activity Codes:
31CLUBS &
SOCIETIES
Classics Club
Come learn about myths, monsters and heroes! A relaxing morning club where we
talk about all things ancient, all things legendary and all things Classical!
Available for: Years 7—8
When: Thursday
Time: 8:00—8:20 am
Venue: Enterprise Technology Suite
Activity Codes:
32Herb Club
Find out about the history of herbs, their uses and how to grow them.
Available for: Year 7
When: Thursday
Time: 8:00-8.30am
Venue: Lab 33 outside
Activity Codes:
336th Form Books & Breakfast Club
Feast on a good book of your choice!
Available for: Sixth Form
When: Thursday 29 April & Thursday 27 May
Time: 8:15—9:00 am
Venue: Glass Meeting Room
Activity Codes:
34CLUBS &
SOCIETIES
French Club
During the summer term, we will look into French festivals.
Available for: Year 8
When: Thursday
Time: 12.30-1.00pm
Venue: Room 2 in school or g2fiydh for Google Classroom
Activity Codes:
35Oxbridge Preparation
Preparation for Oxbridge interviews and pre-interview assessments
Available for: Lower sixth (by invitation)
When: Thursday
Time: 12.30-1.00pm
Venue: Sixth Form or Google code: ww5oyia
Activity Codes:
36CLUBS &
SOCIETIES
Ivy Players
Ivy Players Drama club
Available for: Years 7-10 and Lower Sixth
When: Thursday
Time: 12.30-1.30pm
Venue: Drama Studio Classroom
Activity Codes:
37CLUBS &
SOCIETIES
Public Speaking with Sarena
Improve your public speaking with tips and tricks and fun exercises. A friendly
way to increase your confidence.
Available for: Years 7 & Lower Sixth
When: Thursday
Time: 12.30—1.00 pm
Venue: Room 45
Activity Codes:
38Introduction to feminist theories
Grab your surfboard and get ready to ride the waves of feminism. A six week
introductory course to feminist theory which has changed the world.
Available for: Y10-Lower Sixth
When: Thursday
Time: 1:00-1.30pm
Venue: Room 12 or outside
Activity Codes:
39GCSE Art Club
Students taking Art GCSE will be able to get extra support and use resources in this
time.
Available for: Years 10
When: Thursday
Time: 3.45—4:45 pm
Venue: Room 43
Activity Codes:
40CLUBS &
SOCIETIES
French Current Affairs
A chance to explore and discuss current news events in the francophone world.
Available for: Year 10—Upper Sixth
When: Thursday (week B)
Time: 4.00-4.35pm
Venue: Room 3
Activity Codes:
41Art and Design Competitions
We will be creating work to enter into local, national and in school competitions
Available for:
Year 7 in room 43: 12.30 - 1.00pm
Year 8 in room 44: 12.30 - 1.00pm
Year 9 in room 43: 1.00 - 1.30pm
When: Thursday
Activity Codes:
42CLUBS &
SOCIETIES
LGBTQ+ Club
We welcome any students who identify as: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender,
Non-Binary, Queer, Questioning their identity, or as allies to LGBTQ+ people. We
act as a weekly regular space for discussion of LGBTQ+ issues, current events, and
how the school can celebrate LGBTQ+ people. Students may attend each week,
drop in or drop out at any time. Signing up does not mean you have to attend
every week. And not signing up doesn't prohibit you from coming to any session
you wish to.
Available for: Years 7—Upper Sixth
When: Thursday
Time: 12:35—1:30 pm
Venue: Enterprise Technology Suite
Activity Codes:
43CLUBS &
SOCIETIES
Chess Club
Either learn to play chess or develop your existing skills through playing with
friends and entering regional competitions.
Available for: Years 7—10
When: Thursday
Time: 4:00—4:45 pm
Venue: Room 50 & 51
Activity Codes:
44Salad Bowl
Pit your wits against each other in this 'fun' club - play Articulate, Bananagrams,
Pictionary, Balderdash, Charades and the 'Salad Bowl' game.
Available for: Year 7
When: Friday
Time: 12:30—1:00 pm
Venue: LRC
Activity Codes:
45Yo-yo Club
Learn how to yo-yo from basics to professional. This is not only a skill based
activity but also great for mindfulness. Please do bring your own yo-yo if you can
and/or we can discuss the many different types that exist and why you might
choose one over the other.
Available for: Years 7 & 8
When: Friday
Time: 12:30—1:00 pm
Venue: Outside of the workshop on the grass
Activity Codes:
46Astro Pi—Mission Space Lab
Teams who qualified for Phase 2 of the Mission Space Lab project will continue to
plan their science experiments that will run on the International Space Station. This
half term teams will need to plan how they will use the data they collect from the
Astro Pi on the ISS. We will also work to build our own Astro Pi flight case. The
Mission Space Lab programme is run by the European Space Agency and
Raspberry Pi.
Available for: Years 7&9
When: Friday
Time: Year 7 at 12:30—1:00 pm & Year 9 at 1:00—1:30 pm
Venue: Enterprise Technology Suite / Google Classroom
Activity Codes:
47CLUBS &
SOCIETIES
Christian Union
An opportunity for students to investigate the Christian Faith .
Available for: Years 7—Upper Sixth
When: Friday
Time: 12:30—12:30 pm
Venue: Lab 39
Activity Codes:
48CLUBS &
SOCIETIES
Exploring 3D
Come and learn about 3D in this exciting new club. Maximum of 8 people.
Available for:
• First half term of Summer term = Year 7
• Second half term of summer term = Year 8
When: Friday
Time: 12:30—1:00 pm
Venue: 3D Workshop
Activity Codes:
49CLUBS &
SOCIETIES
TED X
Preparing for the TED X event in April.
Available for: Years 11—Upper Sixth
When: Friday
Time: 12:45—1:30 pm
Venue: Google Meet Class code: 4zw2h6a
Activity Codes:
50CLUBS &
SOCIETIES
What If We...
‘What If We…’ Club deals in hypothetical and real situations, asking students to
suggest alternative ways of preventing or carrying out scenarios, expanding on real
life beyond the bounds of physics and finances.
Available for: Year 10
When: Friday
Time: 1:00—1:30 pm
Venue: Room 17 or Google Classroom bsoaaim
Activity Codes:
51Foreign Film Club
Students will watch foreign, independent films which they may not usually be
exposed to or might not be their first choice when they visit the cinema! After the
film, we discuss its main topics and our likes / dislikes. We have previously
watched films from Italy, France, Spain, Argentina, New Zealand, India, Sweden,
and Afghanistan. Discover new cultures and ways of life, explore other languages,
design a new approach to cinema different from the Hollywood blockbusters, and
delve deeper into important topics across countries such as immortality, diversity,
immigration, love, fear, and respect...
Available for: Years 10—Sixth Form
When: Friday
Time: 1:00—1:30 pm
Venue: Room 7
Activity Codes:
52We Will Rock You Rehearsals
Rehearsals for Drama pupils to prepare for their performance of We Will Rock You
for the cast and band
Available for: Year 10—13 (cast members)
When: Friday
Time: 3:45—5:00 pm
Venue: Drama studio / recital room
Activity Codes:
53Sapientiae and Consilium Programmes (Academic
Scholars)
A range of activities, lectures, and workshops aimed at stretching your thinking.
Available for: Years 7—9 (Sapientiae) and
Years 10—Upper Sixth (Consilium)
Venue: Virtual - Zoom codes will be provided for each
event. Please see the Academic Scholars’ Google
Classroom for further details.
Programme at end of booklet.
Activity Codes:
54ALUMNAE AND
FRIENDS OF
CROYDON HIGH
ACADEMIC SCHOLARS
PROGRAMME 2020/2021
CROYDON HIGH SCHOOL
GIRLS' DAY SCHOOL TRUST
AGAINST THE BACKDROP OF THE PANDEMIC, A PROGRAMME OF SESSIONS THAT WILL
WE HAVE ARRANGED FOR A SERIES OF STRETCH AND CHALLENGE OUR SCHOLARS,
THOUGHT PROVOKING PRESENTATIONS, TAKING THEM BEYOND THE BOUNDS OF
WHICH, EACH IN THEIR OWN WAY, SEEK TO THEIR CURRICULUM SUBJECTS THROUGH
ADDRESS OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH SOCIETY INSPIRATIONAL EVENTS LED BY OUR
AND EACH OTHER, PARTICULARLY IN TIMES OF FANTASTIC ALUMNAE NETWORK AND
CHALLENGE. FRIENDS OF CROYDON HIGH.PROGRAMME
Sapientia and Consilium
03/12/20
'Big Brain Revolution: Artificial Intelligence - Spy or 6 PM - 7 PM
Saviour?'
by Michelle Tempest
Consilium
11/02/21
'The Brain - Understanding Its Diseases and What We 6 PM - 7 PM
Can Do About Them'
by Margaret Esiri
Sapientia and Consilium 25/02/21
'Mental Health and Resilience - How to Manage Stress 6 PM - 7 PM
and Anxiety to Be the Best Version of Yourself'
by Sheena Pirbhai
18/03/21
Sapientia and Consilium
6 PM - 7 PM
'On Female Entrepreneurship'
by Rachel Pendered
Consilium
29/04/21
'The Other Worst Pandemic in a Century- the History of 6 PM - 7 PM
the AIDS Pandemic'
by Jacob Thorpe
27/05/21
Sapientia and Consilium
6 PM - 7 PM
'Girls’ Education Around the World'
by Su-Lin Garbett-Shiels
10/06/21
Sapientia
6 PM - 7 PM
'How to Make Drugs - the Good Kind!'
by Grace Lewis
24/06/21
Sapientia and Consilium
6 PM - 7 PM
'How to be an Exceptional Leader'
by Ali PirbhaiMICHELLE TEMPEST Dr Michelle Tempest worked as a hospital doctor, psychiatrist and cognitive analytical therapist for over a decade. Now she is a partner in a healthcare strategy consultancy company, Candesic. She is author of the book Big Brain Revolution: Artificial Intelligence – Spy or Saviour. She invests in AI early stage companies and is on the board of VR company Cognitant. MARGARET ESIRI Margaret Esiri is Emeritus Professor of Neuropathology at the University of Oxford. She has worked for most of her life in Oxford but her work there has been interspersed with many short visits to Nigeria where her late husband had a clinic in a remote part of the country. Her research has been mainly concerned with trying to understand the pathology of multiple sclerosis and other inflammatory diseases and dementia.
SHEENA PIRBHAI Sheena is the CEO and founder of Stress Point Health, a platform developing digital solutions to mental health issues. Previously her career focused on fundraising and investing in the Technology, Media and Telecoms sector and she is a member of the British Association of Female Entrepreneurs. She serves on the board of a number of her portfolio companies as well as advising and incubating startups in their early stages of growth. RACHEL PENDERED Rachel Pendered is the founder of Media Zoo, a film, communications, and digital learning agency - the only agency in the world to win the Cannes Grand Prix in the same year as the New York Film Awards. She is a passionate advocate for female entrepreneurship and hopes to play her part in inspiring the next generation of female entrepreneurs.
JACOB THORPE Jacob is a History teacher currently living and working in Lisbon. Specialising in inclusive teaching practices, Jacob is passionate about shining a light on diverse histories and teaching traditional histories from new perspectives. SU-LIN GARBETT-SHIELS Su-Lin is an International development professional, currently leading the COVID-19 corporate response at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. Previously, as Deputy Head of the Country Programmes Cabinet at DFID, she was responsible for providing the Director General with strategic oversight and assurance of £4bn of the UK's aid budget. Recently spent 3 years posted to Indonesia, as Deputy Head of the UK Climate Change Unit at the British Embassy. Over 10 years of expertise and experience working in international climate change policy, development and economics for the UK Government. CHS alumni and parent.
GRACE LEWIS At school, Science was always my favourite subject; but what jobs can you do with Science, other than becoming a doctor? Lots of different things! Come and find out about the world of Pharmaceutical research from a Biochemical Engineer (me), and discover how to make drugs (the good kind!), with the help of a Chinese hamster! ALI PIRBHAI I am a Regional Director for Metro Bank Plc, a FTSE 250 company founded ten years ago. Based in London, I have also led teams in the Healthcare Industry both in the UK and the Middle East, before embarking on a career in Banking 15 years ago where I am now responsible for leading a business with over 250 people.
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