Sharper Minds Enrichment Programme 2009-2010
ALL sessions take place between 3.30 pm and 4.30 pm.
Years 7 – 9
Tuesday 20th April |
Classical Civilisation: An introduction to Homer's Odyssey. Delve into Homer's epic poem about the mythical and wondrous adventures of Odysseus. Click on the following link to email Miss Casey to reserve a place now: emma.casey@ousedale.org.uk |
Tuesday 27th April |
Clasical Civilisation: An introduction to the Ancient Greek City State. Discover the ancient origins of democracy and much more. Click on the following link to email Miss Casey to reserve a place now: emma.casey@ousedale.org.uk |
Tuesday 4th May |
Chess tournament More details to follow.
Click on the following link to email Miss Casey to reserve a place now: emma.casey@ousedale.org.uk |
Tuesday 11th May |
Criminology in the 18th Century. How did gender affect your punishment at the Old Bailey in the 18th century. Did it pay to be a female criminal? Click on the following link to email Miss Casey to reserve a place now: emma.casey@ousedale.org.uk |
Tuesday 18th May |
The Impact of Feminism on British Society. How has feminism changed the shape of British Society in recent times? Don't be fooled "feminism" has impacted on the lives of all genders!! Click on the following link to email Miss Casey to reserve a place now: emma.casey@ousedale.org.uk |
Tuesday 25th May |
Dissection Fun in the Science Department. An indepth and gory look at the rats anatomy. Click on the following link to email Miss Casey to reserve a place now: emma.casey@ousedale.org.uk |
- The Art department runs a weekly session on Wednesdays after school for talented artists and anyone else who would like to take their art skills further.
- Latin lessons will begin after Christmas – learn the language and culture of the Roman empire. There may be the possibility of taking a GCSE in this in the future.
- The gifted and talented students will be invited to help with the continued development of the school conservation area at various times throughout the year. A new wildlife friendly area is being created on school grounds that will benefit many different species of mammals, insects and birds. The area will also be used by students studying ecology and environmental management at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. A detailed plan was drawn up and priorities for different management strategies identified. The area was chosen as it already has some mature poplar trees and native hedgerow in place. We will create three main habitats. A small woodland and a copse will be planted using British native species such as hawthorn, ash and rowan. A large wildflower meadow will also be planted and include species such as cowslip, ox eye daisy and snake’s head fritillary.
If you have any further ideas for interesting and stimulating enrichment sessions please let me know. E-mail emma.casey@ousedale.org.uk