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ENRICHMENT COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 2019-20
Do you love anime? Want a friendly group of people to share your interest in
the medium? Have you never had experience with it and want to know where
to get started? If you answer yes to any of these questions, then this is the club
for you! In this club, we watch and partake in various activities related to
anime, manga and all aspects of the culture. Each week we will perform various
Anime activities such as debates, discussions, quizzes, games, and more. If you like or
want to get into anime or anything related to it, this will be a great opportunity
to meet other like-minded people, make friends, and to hopefully develop
communication and to enjoy the medium in a whole new way. Whether you’re
a veteran fan, a casual fan, or are just getting started, this is the perfect club
for your interest!
Audition only. This is an ideal opportunity for any student considering a legal
career. Students will take part in a mock trial, competing against other
students and possibly other schools/colleges. It is a great opportunity for
students interested in pursuing a career in law to have ‘their day in court’. The
trial relates to a criminal case. Students will have the opportunity to develop
Bar Mock Trial a variety of skill as advocates, witnesses, jurors, court clerk and usher. Students
(Staff led) should be interested in law, mooting, debating and confident in public
speaking (but do not need to be studying A level law). Selection of suitable
students will be by audition. For more information please email
pinkeyben.patel@kedst.ac.uk
By choosing this enrichment you will also be automatically enrolled on to the
Law pathway.
Biomedical Admissions Test is required by 10 universities for entry into a
medicine, dentistry or veterinary science degree programmes. This course of
BMAT
lessons is designed to help prepare you for the exam.
(Staff led) By choosing this enrichment you will also be automatically enrolled on to the
medicine pathway.
Do you love to read? If the answer to that question is yes, then book club is for
you. This enrichment will allow you to take time out of you busy college
schedule to immerse yourself in themes of romance, horror, tragedy and much
more. Book club isn’t just another boring lesson, it’s a place to express your
Book Club
interests with a group of fellow students that have the same passions as you.
We aim for our sessions to be as fun and as beneficial as possible, as well as
help you develop a variety of skills from communication to creative thinking.
So if this interests you, then choose book club!
Do you like Chess? Do you know how to play chess? Do you like to play
casually? Regardless what your answers were, come to chess club! People of
Chess Club
all skill levels are welcome, even those who don’t know how to play chess. It
can be a good stress reliever and can develop your mental problem solving.Chit chat club is for those of you who want to relax and socialise, getting to
know new people outside of lessons. The sessions will be relaxed and casual,
a way for you to ease your transition into KEDST. The group won’t be
Chit Chat Club
strenuous, with activities such as Kahoot, quizzes and group catch ups. An
enrichment for you- in which you can ask questions, voice concerns and
overall have a chit chat. We hope to see you soon!
Having a good mindset is something that is so important, not just in education,
but in everything we do. In this group, we want to encourage you to be the
best you can be, but not in the way you think! It’s not just about achieving the
highest grades, it’s also important to have good mental health, putting your
happiness first and then working your way up from there! That’s why we are
Choose Happy here, as it’s nice to have a little helping hand from people who care about you.
We will try to be an outlet to de-stress and be there to guide and support in as
many ways we can. Targeting challenging topics such as ‘comparing yourself to
others,’ ‘covert patterns in behaviour that negatively affect us’, ‘how to avoid
to the tendency to self-deprecate’. So, don’t stress, stay blessed; and choose
happiness first!
Are you a Christian looking to make new Christian friends? Are you interested
in Christianity and would like to know more about it? Or do you just want an
enrichment where you can chill out? If so, Christian Union would love to
welcome you!
Christian Union
We have lots of fun planned, including guest speakers, worship and
opportunities for you to ask questions and give your opinions on
controversial topics! Don’t be put off if you aren’t a Christian, although we
run the enrichment with Christians in mind, we welcome everybody!
The Finance Baccalaureate provides you with your first steps towards
employment in financial services and is the ideal starting point to become a
stockbroker, a bond dealer, or working in the banking sector. It provides an
introduction to financial services and, also, prepares you for the CISI
CISI Financial Certificate for Introduction to Securities & Investment with topics such as
Baccalaureate share-dealing, bond trading, derivatives and equities.
(Staff Led)
In year 13, there are opportunities to visit the RBS headquarters in London for
an Immersion Day and develop an EPQ with a specialist topic in finance. This
can provide up to 60 UCAS points for university applications
By choosing this enrichment you will also be automatically enrolled on to the
Business, Finance and Banking pathway.
Join the conspiracy theory club if you wish to get involved in discussions, watch
documentaries and play Kahoots. We will be covering topics such as; the
Zodiac killer, the disappearance of Madeline McCann, Area 51 and many more
Conspiracy Theory
thrilling conspiracy theories. By taking part in the conspiracy theory
Club enrichment, you will gain new skills, meet new people and create a new hobby,
all whilst having fun. As well as conspiracies we are interested in we will also
take into account your requests.Audition only. The College’s own dance company, Pointe VI KE rehearses on a
weekly basis to learn exciting and challenging repertoire in a variety of dance
Dance Company styles. The company work with the dance tutor to create pieces which are
(Staff Led) performed to a very high standard both at the annual college dance show and
externally. Auditions held Wednesday 10th September, 9.45am, Dance Studio.
For more information please email anna.smith@kedst.ac.uk
Debate Group offers a laid back, structured exchange of ideas. Discussing
anything from religion to politics to pop culture, our group allows you to both
Debate Society demonstrate and develop your public speaking skills. We also offer the
(Formal) possibility to enter debate competitions in which you can showcase your talent
and gain something valuable for your CV or personal statement. No topic is off
the table.
Informal Debate is a chance to develop, broaden and express your opinions in
a safe and friendly environment, where all opinions will be respected and
encouraged.
By joining Informal Debate, you are allowing yourself the chance to socialise
Debate Society and meet many people with similar views to you and also people with
(Informal) contrasting views- which allows for growth of self, tolerance and
understanding.
There will be debates regarding many different aspects- for example- popular
culture, socio-political events…as debaters, you too will have the privilege of
picking topics to debate about.
Next to A levels, DOE is the most recognised and desirable qualification you
can gain telling universities and employers so much about you as a person.
For those who have either enjoyed Bronze and/or Silver or for new DOE
students who just want to try something challenging, this course will train
you and give you the experience to complete the expedition section of the
Gold award. The expedition training will take place between 24th and 28th
August 2020 and the qualification expedition in August 2021. (Dates yet to be
Duke of Edinburgh finalised.) You therefore need to be available for both these 5 day trips to the
GOLD Lake District.
(Staff Led) The combined cost of enrolment and the two separate weeks in the Lake
District will be around £700. An initial enrolment fee and deposit of £30 will
be required in September. The remaining deposits will be spread throughout
the following year. It is great fun and offers you the chance to learn new skills
and make new friends. There are, in addition, four other components:
Service, Skill, Recreation and Residential. You will be given advice on and
supported in College with these sections.
For more information please email robert.cope@kedst.ac.uk
Are you passionate about issues such as racism, LGBTQ+ rights or feminism?
Equality & Do you want to be part of the college’s awareness days like Wellbeing Day? As
Diversity Action well as helping out with events, we talk about current topics in the news or in
Group pop culture – whether its recent controversies or political events, we want to
hear your opinion and for you to hear others’ views.This is a club for those enjoy watching movies and are willing to analyse and
discuss different movie trailers, as well as other news in the movie world.
Also, students can talk about their favourite movies and share some of their
favourite scenes of all time. All whilst doing tasks and creative activities
involving movie scenes, actors and other aspects of the film. Another part,
Film Club of the club is the possibility of creating your own short movie to share with
the rest of the group, to show off your skills in film making and inspire you
to be more creative and able to think of new imaginative story ideas. This
club is perfect if you’re considering taking film studies whilst at college, but
also gives those who didn’t take the subject the chance to get experience
in something similar.
Are you interested in learning a vibrant, living language that you can use on
four continents of the world? Then come along to French for Beginners where
we’ll be starting from scratch in a casual and constructive environment on the
French for
basics of French. You can expect weekly focuses on cities, holiday vocabulary,
Beginners greetings, food and grammar among others. On top of this, we’ll partake in
frequent quizzes and group competitions where prizes will be won. Sounding
good? Apply now and take the first step to a whole new world of culture.
Do you like Kpop? Do you like Korean culture? Do you love Korea in general?
Korean for Then why not learn the language! Pop on down to the ‘Korean for Beginners’
Beginners enrichment and follow the course in place dedicated to allow you to reach
conversational Korean (following the Talk To Me In Korean curriculum).
Are you a KPOP fan? Or looking for a new hobby? Do you want a place to make
new friends with similar interests and time to relax from college work? If yes,
then come along to our club! It will be a place where you can learn more about
K-POP
the music genre, talk about your favourite groups, and recommend loved
music videos! We hope to make this a time in your week where you can forget
about the stresses of college and enjoy chatting to people.
Bonjour! Salve! Hola! Ciao! Guten Tag!
Are you interested in the fascinating world of languages, whether that be the
culture, the history, the science behind the words or the food? Then the
Languages and Languages and Linguistics Society is for you; we will be looking at a wide range
Linguistics Society of languages and cultures, exploring their history, links and diet! Come along if
you want a taste of both language (and the food!) and linguistics, an intriguing
subject that isn’t covered at A Level which looks at the science and history
behind what makes language. We (the leaders) have experience in French,
Latin, Italian, German and a wee bit o Spanish.
Should abortion be legalised? Is the death penalty ever okay? Should life
sentences actually be for life? These are just some of the questions that we will
discuss in the Law Society. If you have an interest in our legal system and the
fundamental way we categorise morality in our country sign up to join our Law
Society. Here you will be able to discuss your opinions on the laws in our
Law Society country with like-minded people, all whilst broadening your knowledge and
enhancing your skills such as communication and public speaking. Be ready for
mock trial debates and much more! If this sounds interesting to you, sign up
for Law Society today.
By choosing this enrichment you will also be automatically enrolled on to the
Law pathway.Welcome to the LGBT+ society! We’re offering you a safe, relaxed and informal
space where you are able to be your true selves and express your true
identities without any judgement, as well as have the opportunity to learn
more about the community and others’ identities. There are no entry
requirements, whether you’re part of the community or are an ally, you are
more than welcome to join! (But, of course, we will accept no kind of
discrimination from anyone.)
LGBT+ As well as educating you on LGBT+ matters, we will also be inviting open
discussion, and offering you the opportunity to teach us about what you know
too. We would never dream of teaching you about your own identities unless
you want us to research something for you; we will try our best to educate
ourselves if we haven’t already, but if you have ANYTHING to add, please do!
We will also be here to offer you any help or support you need at any time
We look forward to meeting you all when you join, and we will greet you with
some free pizza when you do.
Weekly Workshops will take place to help prepare for the National
Admissions Test for Law (LNAT). The LNAT is used by universities to select
people for their undergraduate law courses. It doesn’t test your knowledge of
law or any other subject. Instead, it helps universities assess your aptitude for
the skills required to study law. The following universities require you pass
LNAT – Year 13 the LNAT before an offer is made: Bristol; Durham; Glasgow, Nottingham,
only Oxford, Kings College London; University College London, SOAS. If you wish to
(Staff Led) study Law at any of the above Universities, attendance at the LNAT
workshops is advisable.
Sessions are due to run Tuesday lunchtimes – times TBC. For more
information please email Fiona Shaw-Roberts, fiona.shaw@kedst.ac.uk
By choosing this enrichment you will also be automatically enrolled on to the
Law pathway.
If you’re a fan of anything Marvel, whether it’s the films, the comics or the TV
series, why not think about joining this group.
It will be a place for people with shared interests, possibly people still
devastated by what happened in Endgame, to come together and share what
Marvel they love.
To take part in discussions and a range of activities centred on all things
Marvel.
So if you want to spend some time with other Marvel fans and have some
fun, join this club! We can promise it won’t be boring!
This will be a group based around the discussion and debate of ethical issues
pertaining to medicine. The topics we will discuss include euthanasia, abortion,
and gender reassignment medicine, focusing on Tavistock gender clinic. As
these are difficult and touchy subjects we will be imposing the normal rules of
Medical Ethics
debate, and will expect everyone to have an adult mentality. However this will
not be a sombre and stern group. We will make these discussions interesting
and varied. This is a group perfect for those interested in medicine and in
current events! We hope you will come along and enjoy these sessions!By choosing this enrichment you will also be automatically enrolled on to the
medicine pathway.
Medicine is a difficult and competitive field, but you probably already
knew that, so why not get as much help as you can?
This enrichment is designed to help you through College to transition into
medicine at University as smoothly as possible. The enrichment will include
Medicine Society sessions that cover entrance exams, support with UCAS applications as well as
a MOCK interview. We’ll also provide as much support as we can in regard to
college work, work experience or anything else that you need.
By choosing this enrichment you will also be automatically enrolled on to the
medicine pathway.
Feeling stressed?
If you’re looking for an enrichment, where you can make the time for yourself,
Mind Time make friends and relax. Then MIND TIME is the place for you. Over this
enrichment course we will aim to make you aware of the importance of your
mental health, explore new calming techniques and share with others a wide
range of tips from revision to self-love. Mind time is your time!
Some activities are audition only. Music and non-music students alike are
welcome to take part in the wide range of musical activities on offer. Choir,
Music
Chamber Choir, Orchestra, String Orchestra, Wind Band, Yr12 and Yr13 bands.
(Staff Led) The larger ensembles are timetabled into the college day. For more
information please email tom.pankhurst@kedst.ac.uk
Origami is the Japanese art of folding paper into beautiful creations, from a
flower, to a swan or dragon but whatever you make the goal is to transform a
flat square sheet of paper into a finished sculpture through folding and
Origami sculpting techniques. In this enrichment we will progressively develop our
paper creations to relax after the stresses of college. You don’t need any skill
or practice of origami or any sort of art, you just need to bring yourself and
have a go.
The course will take people through the underpinning of programming which
Python is logic and problem solving. Starting with thinking through problems in plain
Programming English. By learning the skills this course will offer it allows students to break
any problem down into smaller solvable steps which will have wide reaching
applications for many subjects.
Have you ever considered expanding your horizon further than just the UK?
With Spanish currently the second most spoken language in the world, this
course will certainly guide you in the right direction. Whether you’ve
previously studied Spanish at GCSE, or you’re a complete beginner, this
programme will encourage you to develop both your language ability and your
Spanish for
understanding of Hispanic life and culture, all while boosting your confidence,
Beginners communication skills, and cognitive function. Throughout the 20-week course,
we will cover everything from introducing yourself to booking a hotel room –
it’s not all quizzes and textbooks! The practical and academic applications that
Spanish for Beginners will offer are both educational and exciting, but above
all, skills that will benefit you for the rest of your life.This enrichment will be used to relax, draw and socialise with classmates (or
even make new friends!).
We invite you to take part in a mentally relaxing activity where you will draw
Therapeutic your stresses away. It will allow you to wind-down from the busy life of
Drawing college and indulge in self-care!
College is a stressful time and it’s important to learn simple tips and tricks to
calm a busy mind. You will leave the enrichment much calmer and far more
appreciative of the simple act of drawing.
If you’re someone who enjoys hearing true stories of gruesome murders or
unexpected disappearances, then our enrichment is for you. Inspired by
2018-19’s Conspiracy Theories Club, we like to share our opinions and discuss
crimes and theories that have been left unsolved: we would love to hear your
ideas. We want to give you an insight into some of the world’s worst
True Crimes and criminals and fascinating urban legends through research, videos and a
Unsolved Kahoot each time we are finished talking about a theory.
Mysteries
Our club is useful for students aspiring to apply for a degree in Psychology,
Sociology, Criminology, Forensics etc… as attending these sessions proves to
university staff or employers that you are passionate about your chosen
subject and have a real interest in joining their programme. True Crimes and
Unsolved Mysteries is a step towards your end goals.You can also read
