Longridge Towers School

Enrichment Activities



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Evening Activities

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JT3 Teacher

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Parent

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JT4 Teacher

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Parent

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JT5 Teacher

Please select this option if you will be picking up your child before the first enrichment activity that runs from 3:05pm - 4:00pm.


Parent

Please select this option if you wish to leave at 4pm so that you can take part in an enrichment or homework activity outside of School.


JT6 Teacher

Please select this option if your child will not be at school on a Monday.


Eyfs

Get ready to make the most of the summer sunshine in our beautiful Longridge surroundings whilst taking part in a whole array of summer sport. The children will master and develop an array of sporting skills through a variety of team games, running activities, ball skills and collaborative learning.


Mrs Skeen
Ms Mroczek-Czerwinska

Get support with your homework activities and Learning Logs and go home with time to relax or attend a favourite out of school activity safe in the knowledge that your homework has been completed.


Mrs Maddock

We will create crafts linked to summer and all the things we love in summer time that encourage creativity and imagination.


Miss Norbury
Mrs MacGregor

Each week we will have fun playing different team sports: Kwik cricket, rounders, netball, football etc.


Mrs Murray

Languages are the bedrock of the world’s cultural heritage. Every language offers a rich and unique insight into different ways of thinking and living as well as into the cultures of people across the globe. Did you know that Polish is now the most commonly spoken non-native language in England and Wales? Delivered by a native speaker, Polish Language Club will introduce aspects of the Polish language and culture to pupils aged 6 –11. Pupils can learn how to greet a friend in Polish, try traditional Polish food, get creative making paper cut-outs, and find out about many aspects of Polish culture by using our wide range of classroom resources and activities.This enrichment will help pupils develop a deeper knowledge and understanding of the rich language, geography and culture of Poland.


Ms Mroczek-Czerwinska

Cookery Club - Cookery club enables you to develop basic cooking skills and create a range of tasty treats to take home. We will learn about nutrition, flavour, recipes, safety and creativity all in our brand new Stobo kitchen facilities.There will be a one off charge of £10 for the ingredients for these sessions; this will be added to your Fee Note.


Mrs Cairns

Calling all authors! If you love to scribble like Shakespeare, weave words in poetry, plot dramatic storylines for plays or create cartoons that win our hearts - then this is the club for you. Each week, we will explore a theme which will allow you to explore your imagination and bring your ideas to life on a page. You can share, save and keep your work to remind you of an incredible time in your life where anything is possible! Join us and see where your ideas take you! We love words. We love imagination. We are The Longridge Scribblers!


Mrs Elliott

Extra time for GCSE and Sixth Form Art students to work on Component One personal project portfolios.


Mr Johnson

Supervising Detentions


Mrs Forster

A Level German (continuation of the A level in one year course) and GCSE German for Dair (options won't fit)


Mr Caddick

Whilst sixth form students are most welcome to select any enrichment activity available to them, they are not compelled to do so. If nothing appeals, please select this option.


Self Study

Guidance through the process of applying to university or next steps.


Mrs Handley
Mr Davie

Mrs Bocker will help you develop your speaking and listening skills in German.


Mrs Bocker

Learn jewellery making skills including creating pieces using found objects like sea glass.


Mrs Johnson

Avoid the cold, wet, dark evenings and join your friends in the library and try and complete a 1,000 piece jigsaw.


Mrs Gettins

Free introductory lessons to start playing the trumpet. An instrument will be on loan for this term to practise and therefore numbers are very limited. It is expected that those that take the opportunity will consider taking up lessons in the normal way in September when this enrichment will NOT be continuing.


Dr Hardy

Come along and explore the weird and wonderful world of RPGs, a different kind of game where players use their imagination and storytelling abilities to explore other worlds. Perfect for fans of Stranger Things, this game features characters who are kids, and who ride bikes, as they explore mysterious events happening in their town.


Dr Dalrymple

An opportunity to enjoy a good game of Rounders.


Mrs Jones

Read all about it! Be part of a team responsible for producing an independent newspaper for LTS - by the pupils and for the pupils. Every element of the newspaper will be driven by you - the layout, content, production, and all editorial decisions. This is a chance for you to be part of a new and exciting element of school life, and to learn skills that can lead to a range of careers after school too. Please sign up to all school newspaper enrichment slots if possible.


Mr Crowe

Please select this option if you wish to leave at 4pm. Only select this if you are being picked up at 4pm (not taking the school bus) and don't forget to tap out with your key fob.


Senior

If you have a long bus ride home, then why not make a start on your homework?


Mrs Ward

Extra help for pupils with GCSE FOUNDATION Maths concepts.


Ms Redpath

Lunchtime Activities

Preparation for upcoming Tennis matches


Mrs Shaw

Evening Activities

Please select this option if you wish to leave at 4pm so that you can take part in an enrichment or homework activity outside of School.


JT3 Teacher

Please select this option if you will be picking up your child at 11:45am from the Jerningham building.


Parent

Please select this option if you wish to leave at 4pm so that you can take part in an enrichment or homework activity outside of School.


JT4 Teacher

Please select this option if you will be picking up your child at 1.00pm from the Jerningham building.


Parent

Please select this option if you wish to leave at 4pm so that you can take part in an enrichment or homework activity outside of School.


JT5 Teacher

Please select this option if you will be picking up your child before the first enrichment activity that runs from 3:05pm - 4:00pm.


Parent

Please select this option if you wish to leave at 4pm so that you can take part in an enrichment or homework activity outside of School.


JT6 Teacher

Please select this option if your child will not be at school on a Tuesday.


Eyfs

The children will work collaboratively in our amazing outdoor spaces to complete summer related activities such as scavenger hunts, nature walks and minibeast spotting.


Ms Mroczek-Czerwinska
Mrs MacGregor

A relaxing club where you can sit back, relax and enjoy watching and discussing some specially selected films after a busy week.


Mrs Allis

Six Bricks is a hands-on tool for learning. Through fun and short activities with sets of Lego Duplex bricks in six bright colours, children will practise their memory, movement, creativity and much more through their skills and interests.


Mrs Young
Ms Mroczek-Czerwinska

A locked room with no escape … A lost map to forgotten treasure … A missing puzzle piece waiting to be found … The Tuesday Night Mystery Club is looking for detectives who are as observant as Sherlock Holmes, as logical as Velma (Mystery Incorporated), as tenacious as Tintin and as intuitive as Nancy Drew. Do you love to find clues, follow the evidence and solve mysteries? Do you seek answers to seemingly impossible questions? Are you determined to get to the truth? If this sounds like you – join us! We are going to develop great detective skills and then solve a new mystery every single week. The Tuesday Night Mystery Club: Cases. Clues. Closure.


Mrs Elliott

This enrichment is open to both boys and girls in Years 3 to Year 6. Each week pupils will learn and practise new athletic skills in preparation for Sports Day.


Miss Coulson
Mr Moscrop

Specialist tennis coaching is available this term. Learn the correct technique for all the tennis shots with Hazel Ward, LTA Coach. Please note that there will be a charge of £6 per session for this activity which will be added to your fee note.


Mrs Ward

A timetabled lesson.


Mrs Hutton

A timetabled lesson.


Mr Davie

A timetabled lesson.


Mr Ibbetson-Price

Archery is the art, sport, practice or skill of using a bow to shoot arrows. The word comes from the Latin arcus. Historically, archery has been used for hunting and combat. In modern times, it is mainly a competitive sport and recreational activity. A person who participates in archery is typically called an archer.


Mrs Handley

Practice and develop your running skills ready for Sports Day.


Mr Gunn

A relaxed session where pupils can chill out and be creative. Drawing, sketching, writing etc.. Anything is possible when the creative juices are flowing! We will take it outside and enjoy the grounds when it's warm and sunny, or in class when not so pleasant outside. Also, an opportunity to make new friends and have a chat.


Mrs Jones

Extension from games lesson - at Tillside Cricket Club so must be available period 5,6 and enrichment.


Mr Skeen
Mr Massie

Reserved for our students who participated in our Berwick Documentary Photography lunctime enrichment last half term, this enrichment will see us explore how to select images and edit, creating a consistent visual story.


Mr Jones

Mr. Westthorp will be opening the workshop for you to make use of the various tools. If you have an idea for a project and you can draw a picture of it, then come along and make it.


Mr Westthorp

For those in Form 4 who have chosen Additional Maths as an option. This is the third of their three lessons per week.


Mr Dodd

Opportunity to play some sport/games as a respite from Revision and Exams


Mrs Forster

Whilst sixth form students are most welcome to select any enrichment activity available to them, they are not compelled to do so. If nothing appeals, please select this option.


Self Study

The United Nations (UN) is a diplomatic and political international organization with the intended purpose of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, achieving international cooperation.


Mr Crowe

A quiet space for people who would like a bit of extra support with their studies.


Ms Redpath

For KS4 and KS5 students looking for support with their science work, particularly physics.


Mr Woodrow

Please select this option if you wish to leave at 4pm. Only select this if you are being picked up at 4pm (not taking the school bus) and don't forget to tap out with your key fob.


Senior

If you have a long bus ride home, then why not make a start on your homework?


Miss McCalvey

This member of staff will start at the reception desk at 4 p.m. to check people as they sign out. They will then check the registers to see if anyone is missing and then take a walk around the school in an effort to find the missing person.


Mrs Johnson

Lunchtime Activities

This enrichment is for BRONZE students who have signed up for DofE with Mr Massie. During this session students will undertake training in preparation for their expedition. This will include navigation, cooking and camp craft.


Mr Massie

Mentors - this is the time allocated for you to drop in and chat about how the sessions are going with your mentee. Come and chat to us to let us know how you're finding things.


Mrs Westthorp
Mrs Jones

Come along and play a game of tennis with friends.


Mrs Arnott

Evening Activities

Please select this option if you wish to leave at 4pm so that you can take part in an enrichment or homework activity outside of School.


JT3 Teacher

Please select this option if you will be picking up your child at 11:45am from the Jerningham building.


Parent

Please select this option if you wish to leave at 4pm so that you can take part in an enrichment or homework activity outside of School.


JT4 Teacher

Please select this option if you will be picking up your child at 1:00pm from the Jerningham building.


Parent

Please select this option if you wish to leave at 4pm so that you can take part in an enrichment or homework activity outside of School.


JT5 Teacher

Please select this option if you will be picking up your child before the first enrichment activity that runs from 3:05pm - 4:00pm.


Parent

Please select this option if you wish to leave at 4pm so that you can take part in an enrichment or homework activity outside of School.


JT6 Teacher

Please select this option if your child will not be at school on a Wednesday.


Eyfs

Get your trainers on, grab your egg and spoon, find a sack and join in with all of the fun activities for this year's sports day.


Mrs Young
Ms Mroczek-Czerwinska

Get support with your homework activities and Learning Logs and go home with time to relax or attend a favourite out of school activity safe in the knowledge that your homework has been completed.


Mrs Elliott

Join us to celebrate Wednesday with a selection of wonderful activities. We will create outdoor art, design an obstacle course, build a den or enjoy some playground games, enjoying time outside and working together as a team as much as possible.


Miss Dixon
Mrs Douglas

The children will learn a variety of skills including how to make a clear and efficient call to emergency services and the concepts of basic first-aid e.g. dealing with common injuries, including head injuries. This enrichment session could lead to gaining a St John's Ambulance First Aid Award certificate.


Mrs Mole

Rounders is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams. Rounders is a striking and fielding team game that involves hitting a small, hard, leather-cased ball with a wooden, plastic, or metal bat that has a rounded end. The players score by running around the four bases on the field.


Ms Bryden

Following on from previous successes... 'Nerf Wars' returns!. It does exactly what it says on the tin...except in a safe and controlled environment. Pupils will battle it out using Nerf guns in a number of competitive arenas, capture the flag, team-strike match, king/queen of the castle are to name but a few of the weekly games. Note: Safety goggles will be supplied by the school. Children must provide their own Nerf Guns. This is a contact sport!


Mr Moscrop

Now that we have allocated the main roles for our Wizard of Oz show, we would like the main cast only (those with speaking/singing parts) to attend this rehearsal session each Wednesday Children required each week: Felicity, Aida, Hattie, Marlowe, Alice, Ailie, Phoebe, Jessica, Ben, Harry. Other characters will be called each week depending upon the scene being rehearsed but should choose a different Wednesday evening enrichment.


Mrs Skeen

Study of the set book and set film and preparation for Individual Research Project in German


Mr Caddick

How does an engine work? What should you be doing to maintain your car? What can you do yourself, rather than pay lots of money to a garage? Why not join our car experts Mr Bankier and Mr Mulholland and get to grips with the tools and knowledge to get the job done?


Ms Ross Jones
Mr Bankier

Come and form the band that will provide the music for school Ceilidhs. Think traditional folk band with added drums and bass, Blazin' Fiddles style! Mr Massie leads the dancing and we lead the music. Ideal for flute, violin, piano, guitar, ukulele, penny whistle, clarinet, saxophone, drums, cello, glockenspiel ... in fact, any instrument!


Mrs Humphreys
Dr Hardy

A small group where we can come together and create our own stories, get help, hints and tips with creative writing.. maybe even share them with each other.


Mrs Jones

Extension from games lesson - at Tillside Cricket Club so must be available period 5,6 and enrichment.


Mr Skeen
Mrs Shaw

A chance to practise for Sports Day, and the Area/County competitions.


Mr Massie
Miss Bruce

Whilst sixth form students are most welcome to select any enrichment activity available to them, they are not compelled to do so.


Self Study

Guidance through the process of applying to university or next steps.


Mr Davie

Dair J extra German to enable him to do GCSE German


Mr Caddick

Get support with your homework activities and Learning Logs and go home with time to relax or attend a favourite out of school activity safe in the knowledge that your homework has been completed.



Learn to knit or crochet, and have a go at making your own clothes and craft items.


Mrs Handley

EPQ for Lower Sixth


Mr Crowe

Details to follow....


Mrs Barber

Please select this option if you wish to leave at 4pm. Only select this if you are being picked up at 4pm (not taking the school bus) and don't forget to tap out with your key fob.


Senior

If you have a long bus-ride home, then why not make a start on your homework?


Mr Westthorp

This member of staff will start at the reception desk at 4 p.m. to check people as they sign out. They will then check the registers to see if anyone is missing and then take a walk around the school in an effort to find the missing person.


Miss McCalvey

In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war. If you would like to play these sci-fi wargames then sign up here! Everything you need can be provided but if you have your own teams or armies, bring these along. Beginners and experts welcome, and everyone in between.


Dr Dalrymple

This session is designed for pupils with extra support needs to access help and guidance to revise quietly


Ms Redpath

Wonder Wednesday - Join us to celebrate Wednesday with a selection of wonderful activities. We will create outdoor art, design an obstacle course, build a den or enjoy some playground games, enjoying time outside and working together as a team as much as possible.


Miss Dixon
Mrs Douglas

Lunchtime Activities

Skills development and game play.


Mrs Arnott

The GSA (Gender and Sexual Orientation Alliance), is a group that provides a safe space for LGBTQ+ young people and allies. We'll set goals for the group, look back at LGBTQ+ history, learn about making zines, and look at self care and allyship.


Mr Jones

Italian is a beautiful language which is very easy to learn, particularly if you're studying French or Spanish. There is also a lot to find out about Italy and Italian culture.


Mrs Westthorp

Evening Activities

Please select this option if you wish to leave at 4pm so that you can take part in an enrichment or homework activity outside of School.


JT3 Teacher

Please select this option if you will be picking up your child at 11:45am from the Jerningham building.


Parent

Please select this option if you wish to leave at 4pm so that you can take part in an enrichment or homework activity outside of School.


JT4 Teacher

Please select this option if you will be picking up your child at 1:00pm from the Jerningham building.


Parent

Please select this option if you wish to leave at 4pm so that you can take part in an enrichment or homework activity outside of School.


JT5 Teacher

Please select this option if you will be picking up your child before the first enrichment activity that runs from 3:05pm - 4:00pm.


Parent

Please select this option if you wish to leave at 4pm so that you can take part in an enrichment or homework activity outside of School.


JT6 Teacher

Please select this option if your child will not be at school on a Thursday.


Eyfs

‘Towers Tales’ is a fun session where we share songs, rhymes and a story. Every session explores an idea or theme which encourages children to think about themselves, their friends and the wider world around them. Sharing stories and rhymes through repetition, sound and action helps support children’s development, language, relationships and social skills.


Mrs Bullen
Mrs Elliott

As the Stobo show draws ever nearer (just a few weeks away) Mrs Skeen and Miss Coulson need as many of the J3-J6 children as possible to stay for this enrichment which will take place on stage in the Chapel. This is now the time where dance routines are choreographed, positioning on stage takes place and actions and prop use to really bring the show to life begins.


Miss Coulson
Mrs Skeen

We will be working on hand eye co-ordination to develop throwing and catching skills as well as working on racquet grip, stance and controlling a ball to develop basic tennis skills.


Miss Norbury
Ms Mroczek-Czerwinska

A timetabled lesson.


Mr Westthorp

Join us during enrichment for a quiet, peaceful art experience. Complete your own art, illustrate your own story, try to draw like an anime artist!


Mrs Gettins

Additional training time for those competing in athletic field disciplines.


Mr Woodrow
Mrs Ward

Chess players are invited to come along and get ready to participate in U19 tournaments in the North-East England competitions. All levels welcome.


Mrs Westthorp

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Miss McCalvey

Game of football


Mrs Jones

Whilst sixth form students are most welcome to select any enrichment activity available to them, they are not compelled to do so. If nothing appeals, please select this option.


Self Study

Girls football for Forms 1-3 run by Rachel B in F4 and Mr Gunn. Meet outside the sports hall.


Mr Gunn

A chance to be inventive using the composition facilities on the Music Room computers. Additionally, we will study the theory of Music as part of this enrichment. This is for those studying music at GCSE or involved with ABRSM music exams.


Dr Hardy

A quiet supported study session.


Ms Redpath

Thurs PM


Mr Skeen

Please select this option if you wish to leave at 4pm. Only select this if you are being picked up at 4pm (not taking the school bus) and don't forget to tap out with your key fob.


Senior

For those pupils who have a long journey home, here is a chance to make a start on your homework.


Ms Ross Jones

This member of staff will start at the reception desk at 4 p.m. to check people as they sign out. They will then check the registers to see if anyone is missing and then take a walk around the school in an effort to find the missing person.


Mr Johnson

Evening Activities

Please select this option if you will be picking up your child at 11:45am from the Jerningham building.


Parent

Please select this option if you wish to leave at 4pm so that you can take part in an enrichment or homework activity outside of School.


JT3 Teacher

Please select this option if you will be picking up your child at 1:00pm from the Jerningham building.


Parent

Please select this option if you wish to leave at 4pm so that you can take part in an enrichment or homework activity outside of School.


JT4 Teacher

Please select this option if you will be picking up your child before the first enrichment activity that runs from 3:05pm - 4:00pm.


Parent

Please select this option if you wish to leave at 4pm so that you can take part in an enrichment or homework activity outside of School.


JT5 Teacher

Please select this option if you wish to leave at 4pm so that you can take part in an enrichment or homework activity outside of School.


JT6 Teacher

Please select this option if your child will not be at school on a Friday.


Eyfs

We will explore all things that fly and design and make our own aeroplanes and kites as well as build a model hot air balloon using craft materials.


Miss Norbury
Ms Mroczek-Czerwinska

To complete the week we will have a selection of dot to dot challenges and drawing activities to enjoy whilst we wind down and look back over the week's events.


Miss Dixon
Mrs Douglas

In Lego Club this spring term we encourage children to use the Brick It! App to create unique constructions with Lego bricks. It allows users to scan their loose Lego pieces, identify them, and receive building suggestions based on the bricks they have. The goal is to transform the way children think about bricks by providing step-by-step instructions for various models. This term we will explore themes including adventures, amazing mazes and transportation. At the end of each theme children will have an opportunity to unlock their creativity by producing their own animation with the Stop Motion Studio app.


Ms Mroczek-Czerwinska

Discover a world of magic and mystery … where dragons dance through the air, misty mountains hide sorcerer’s secrets and trees can talk! Glittering potions can give power (or take it away!) and nothing is quite what it seems … Can you use strategy and skill to achieve your aims? Could you pull a powerful sword out of a stone? Could you persuade a goblin to give you his gold? If the answer to any of these questions is ‘YES’ then this is the choice for you! Adventure awaits any brave player who seizes the opportunity to join ‘Dungeons and Dragons’ … Take a chance, roll the dice and decide your destiny!


Mrs Elliott

Cookery Club - Cookery club enables you to develop basic cooking skills and create a range of tasty treats to take home. We will learn about nutrition, flavour, recipes, safety and creativity all in our brand new Stobo kitchen facilities.There will be a one off charge of £10 for the ingredients for these sessions; this will be added to your Fee Note.


Mrs Cairns

Each week we will alternate between outdoor art and craft activities one week, and outdoor games the next. It could be relay races, Hide and Seek, traditional playground games or games in the woods. Activities each week for all to enjoy in our beautiful school grounds.


Ms Bryden

Detention


Mr Skeen

Round off the week with a blast of Rugby.


Mr Massie
Mr Woodrow

Come and join Mrs Hutton as she takes you on a tour of some of the best films ever made.


Mrs Hutton

Whilst sixth form students are most welcome to select any enrichment activity available to them, they are not compelled to do so. If nothing appeals, please select this option.


Self Study

Choral Singing for all unchanged voices. A mixture of lighter and more serious works changing with the seasons with a view to performances in and out of school.


Mrs Humphreys
Dr Hardy

Learn how to amaze your friends and family with a range of impressive magic tricks. From close-up sleight of hand, through to larger scale stage magic, this enrichment will build towards a performance featuring you as the star magician!


Dr Dalrymple

Please select this option if you wish to leave at 4pm. Only select this if you are being picked up at 4pm (not taking the school bus) and don't forget to tap out with your key fob.


Senior

Come along and play a game of tennis with friends.


Mrs Arnott

A chance to get your homework clear to enjoy your weekend!


Mr Westthorp

This member of staff will start at the reception desk at 4 p.m. to check people as they sign out. They will then check the registers to see if anyone is missing and then take a walk around the school in an effort to find the missing person.


Mrs Barber

Lunchtime Activities

Sixth Form Basketball - all welcome


Mrs Arnott

Only for those who have signed up for their SIlver or Gold DofE (you know who you are).


Mr Massie