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ACTIVITIES

We believe that extra-curricular activities are central to the all-rounddevelopment of our pupils and we aim to provide as many opportunitiesas possible for pupils to experience a wide range of extra-curricularactivities which will enrich their lives in and out of school. The aim of thisbooklet is to encourage all pupils to make the most of all thatWoodbridge School has to offer; there is a wealth of opportunitycontained in these pages showing a commitment by the staff and pupilswho lead and take part in this crucial aspect of school life. Clubs andsocieties will change termly and an up-to-date list will be published at thestart of every term, on itslearning, in pupil zone, as well as on theSchool's website. Most activities take place weekly but some of theactivities in this booklet are “one-offs” and only take place at certaintimes of the year, and hence won’t appear on the timetable. Thistimetable will detail where and when each activity will take place. Wehope that this snapshot of what is on offer during the course of the yearwill encourage your children to participate and may well even spur themon to add to what is already on offer by starting a new club or society.

Extra-curricular activities at Woodbridge School Performing Arts

(Drama & Music)

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A fantastic opportunity for students to explore more mature andthought-provoking pieces of theatre. Students are challenged totake a more active role in the development of the work, aidingthe directors during the rehearsal process.

An opportunity for GCSE and non-GCSE pupils alike to honetheir performance skills in an extra-curricular context. Due to thepopularity of this production it is often ensemble in its nature,affording pupils the opportunity to develop both theirinterpersonal and creative skills.

Pupils are given the opportunity to learn how to performShakespeare in an open-air space. As a consequence effectivevocal projection and an increased awareness of the audience aredeveloped during this process. The perfect chance for pupils toprepare themselves for the demands of GCSE drama.

Pupils will be given the opportunity to work as part of a large teamto develop their acting, singing, and dancing skills. The musicalaffords pupils the opportunity to build confidence whilst having funat the same time.The Musical is a definite highlight of the School calendar with pupilsplaying to packed audiences. Previous performances have includedLittle Shop of Horrors, the riotous trip down memory lane that wasBack to the 80s, the ever-popular Grease and The Sound of Music.

An opportunity for pupils in Years 7 and 8 to perform in their ownkey stage three production. A great opportunity to make newfriends and build confidence whilst developing drama skills.

Dance is run throughout the year and a variety of styles andtechniques are taught. It is open to all abilities, with the emphasis onenjoyment, and the highlight being the annual dance show.

Sixth Form Production

Which pupils: Years 12 & 13

Years 10 & 11 Production (biennial event)


Year 9 Shakespeare on the Lawn

Which pupils: Year 9

Senior School Musical (biennial event)

Which pupils: Years 7-13

Years 7 & 8 Drama Production


Dance


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Sixth Form students are offered the uniqueexperience of taking a performance to theprestigious Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Threeintensive weeks are spent rehearsing like aprofessional company in preparation for a weekof performing at the Festival. The skills developedduring the process are immeasurable and it is amust for anyone wishing to pursue a career inthe performing arts.

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Show Choir is an unauditioned group of mixed voices singingcontemporary repertoire in an informal setting. There is partsinging and even choreography.

The Choral Society is a chance to perform in a large vocalgroup of pupils, parents, staff and others. We rehearse andperform large scale choral works with a full professionalorchestra and soloists. All those who enjoy singing in a choirand want to work towards a performance at a major concertvenue should be involved. Recent performances have includedTippett's A Child of Our Time at Ely Cathedral, Handel's Messiahat Blythburgh Parish Church and Mozart's Requiem at St Edmundsbury Cathedral.

Cantabile is an upper voices choir for those in Years 7-10. Thechoir takes part in a number of concerts throughout the year,including an annual performance for the East Suffolk BlindAssociation. Rehearsals are fun and informal – a great way tostart singing as part of a group.

The Senior School String Ensemble is designed specifically forstring players of Grade 1 and above. It helps to further developthe technique of our youngest players and performs a variety ofstring repertoire.

Show Choir

Which pupils: TBCRehearsals: 30 minutes each week

Choral Society

Which pupils: Years 9 -13 (who have singing lessons) Rehearsals: 45 minutes each week usually duringMichaelmas and Lent terms

Cantabile

Which pupils: Upper voices (Boys & girls ) from Years 7-10Rehearsals: 30 minutes each week

Senior School String Ensemble

Which pupils: string players in Years 7-9Rehearsals: 30 minutes a week

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Which pupils: by audition Rehearsals: 45 minute full rehearsal and a 30minute sectional each week

Chamber Choir is the School’s premier vocalgroup consisting of approximately 35-40 voices. It sings at the annual carol services and at varioushigh-profile concerts during the year. It workswith other prestigious groups, takes part inworkshops and outreach projects.

CHAMBER CHOIR


Creative Arts


The Symphony Orchestra is a chance to play as part of a largeinstrumental ensemble. The Orchestra plays a variety of musicincluding standard orchestral repertoire and film music to avery high standard. The orchestra generally performs at threelarge concerts a year.

The Chamber Orchestra is a string orchestra and is theSchool’s premiere instrumental group. The Orchestra plays inmany concerts throughout the year and performs a variety ofstring repertoire to a very high standard.

Seckford Sinfonia is an orchestra for younger players and agreat way to develop ensemble skills before moving onto someof the senior ensembles. Pupils who learn an orchestralinstrument will be encouraged to join as soon as they can.

The Concert Band performs music from the standard concertband repertoire – both new music and traditional favourites.You do not have to audition, but pupils need to be at leastGrade 4 standard to join. The Concert Band usually performsin three concerts throughout the year.

The Swing Band plays all types of Blues and swing music fromthe traditional right up to modern hits like Pharrell Williams’‘Happy’. It is in great demand in the local area for both internaland external events.

Symphony Orchestra

Which pupils: string players Grade 5 and above;woodwind and brass by auditionRehearsals: 50 minutes each week

Chamber Orchestra

Which pupils: string players of Grade 5 and above byinvitation/auditionRehearsals: 50 minutes each week

Seckford Sinfonia

Which pupils: Years 7-9 (Grades 1-5)Rehearsals: 30 minutes each week

Concert Band

Which pupils: wind & brass players Grade 4 and aboveRehearsals: 50 minutes each week

Swing Band

Which pupils: by auditionRehearsals: 30 minutes each week

There are also many other instrumental and vocal groups (and you can form your own!) including: rock bands, Percussion Ensemble,Brass Ensemble, Just Jazz, Saxophone Group, Clarinet Ensemble, Flute Group, lots of string quartets and other chamber music groups. The Music Department also supports instrumental lessons with a host of theory and aural clinics.

GCSE Art ClubWhich pupils: Years 10 & 11

Craft ClubWhich pupils: Years 7-13

Theatre Tech GroupWhich pupils: Years 8-13

Long Term Sculpture Project(Michaelmas and Lent)Which pupils: Years 7-13

This is a ring-fenced time for students to ask for help, finish coursework andextend their artistic potential.

Come and try various different crafts including paper craft, sewing, decopatch,jewellery making and lots of themed makes throughout the year. Look out forthe star makes every term which need to be booked in advance and may incur asmall fee. View the calendar on Fronter or see Mrs Turner for more information.

Interested in behind the scenes theatre technology, lighting, sound, setconstruction, costumes? The Theatre Tech Group gets involved in every aspectof shows and productions both in the Seckford Theatre and other locations.

This looks at building a work of art for a public exhibition in the summerterm. Students need to join up at the beginning of the course once theyknow what it entails. The work is accumulative and we will build the artworkgradually over the two terms. The project is based on extending skill,experience and knowledge out of the lesson, simply for the enjoyment ofbeing creative but also to further foster Learning @ Woodbridge attributesand our student artists’ GCSE and A-level aspirations


THE STRETCH ANDINVEST PROJECT

(MICHAELMAS AND LENT)



There are two strands to this project happening on different days.The project looks at both 2D and 3D artwork.

Pupils need to join up at the beginning of the course once they knowwhat it entails. The work is accumulative; we will build the artworkgradually over the two terms and exhibit it at the end of the year. Theproject is based on extending skill, experience and knowledge out ofthe lesson, simply for the enjoyment of being creative but also tofurther foster Learning @ Woodbridge attributes. The project alsohelps our student artists’ develop additional GCSE and A-Level work.

Sport

The Peri ProjectWhich pupils: Years 7-13

2D Design Clinic Which pupils: Years 10-13

3D Design Clinic Which pupils: Years 10-13

3D & 2D Design clinicWhich pupils: Years 10-13

Woodbridge EditionsWhich pupils: Years 12 & 13

This allows pupils to have additional small group specialist tutoring in areas suchas textiles and photography etc. It will take place during the Michaelmas andLent terms and will incur a charge.

An opportunity for graphic design students to consolidate project work, catchup with anything outstanding, or build upon knowledge and skills.

An opportunity for three-dimensional design students to consolidate projectwork, catch up with anything outstanding, or build upon knowledge and skills.

An opportunity for GCSE and A-level pupils to consolidate project work,catch up with anything outstanding, or build upon knowledge and skills in allareas of design.

An opportunity only open to Sixth Form artists focussed on making limitededition prints for sale. The enterprise gives both creative and industryexperience to our artists. The prints are exhibited widely and on sale onlineat https://www.woodbridgeschoolartdepartment.com/


Hockey practices take place after school and lunchtimes for thevarious age groups and teams. All pupils are encouraged toattend these extra-curricular training sessions with extendedfocus on skill development, game play and team preparation.Sessions cater for players of all abilities and are a perfectopportunity for all to improve their skills, tactical awareness,decision making and match play. Fixtures are arranged midweekand at weekends.

Rugby takes place during lunchtime and after school trainingsessions. The training sessions are for those players who wantto develop their skills and tactical awareness with the view tobeing selected for a team and representing the School infixtures. The content of these sessions is a combination of drillsand game play. Fixtures are arranged both midweek and atweekends.

Netball practices take place after school and lunchtimes for thevarious age groups and teams. All pupils are encouraged toattend these extra-curricular training sessions with extendedfocus on skill development, game play and team preparation.Sessions cater for players of all abilities and are a perfectopportunity for all to improve their skills, tactical awareness,decision making and match play. League and friendly fixtures arearranged midweek and at weekends.

HockeyWhich pupils: Years 7-13

Michaelmas term: Girls Years 9-13Lent term: Boys Years 9-13Michaelmas and Lent terms: Boys and Girls Years 7 & 8Fixtures are arranged at Junior (Years 7 & 8),Years 9, 10and Senior (11-13) Level.

RugbyWhich pupils: Years 7-13

Michaelmas term: Boys Years 9-13Lent term: 7s (Boys) teams enter competitions at U12, U14 and U16Michaelmas and Lent terms: Boys Years 7 & 8

NetballWhich pupils: Years 7-13

Lent term: Girls Years 9-13Michaelmas and Lent term: Years 7 & 8Fixtures are arranged at Years 7-11 and Senior (12 & 13) levels


Which pupils: Years 7-13Trinity term: • Pre-season morning session begin after Octoberhalf term for Years 7-9, girls and boys. • Pre-season for Senior Cricket begins after Octoberhalf term on Fridays after school, girls and boys.

After school, lunch and morning sessions are run forthe various age groups and teams. Matches take placeboth midweek and on Saturdays. We have a superbvariety of highly skilled internal and external coaches.New players are introduced to the game and taughtthe skills necessary to compete at team level, whilstexperienced cricketers are taught higher-level skillsand techniques. With demand there is scope for girls’cricket to be organised. Talented female cricketers arealso encouraged to play with the boys’ teams infixtures.

CRICKET



A session for pupils to use all the School gymequipment, to either follow their ownprogramme, or have one designed by Schoolstaff. The newly equipped strength andconditioning gym allows individuals to trainusing free weights or resistance machines.

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING

Badminton is offered as a morning club throughout all agegroups during the Michaelmas and Lent terms. The emphasis ison both singles and doubles games and may lead to a minileague or ladder if numbers are sufficient. This activity will takeplace in the Sports Dome.

The Athletics Club runs all year and gives pupils the opportunityto become more proficient in a track or field event, train forSports Day, compete in fixtures against other schools or eventest out for county representation. The club training sessionshelp develop athletic ability in a wide range of disciplines.

Lessons with a tennis professional are offered throughout theyear. Lessons are arranged on a termly basis and pupils need tosign up for lessons each term in order to secure a spot. Inaddition, tennis is run in the Trinity term during games lessonsand extra-curricular clubs for all who are keen. Teams areentered into the AEGON leagues at U15A & B and U13A & Blevels. We cater for those who have tennis ratings and for thosenew to the game who wish to try and get into a team.

Football is offered throughout all age groups during theMichaelmas and Trinity terms. The focus is on small-sided games,fun and enjoyment, with a little bit of emphasis on developingskills, team play and co-operation. However, the key objective isenjoyment (without necessarily winning), all under the guidanceof experienced staff who have gained much from the sport andstill manage to enjoy playing.

Basketball is offered as an after school club throughout all agegroups during the Michaelmas term. The emphasis is on skilldevelopment and small-sided games and will lead to competitivematches being played against other schools. This activity will takeplace in the Sports Dome.

Badminton


Athletics


Tennis


FootballMichaelmas/Lent terms


BasketballMichaelmas term


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Table tennis is a sport growing in popularity and we are lucky tohave a dedicated table tennis facility here at school. If you are abeginner, come and learn how to play, or if you are moreadvanced, come and see if you can improve your skills. Theemphasis is on enjoyment.

School sailing takes place either at Neptune Sailing on the RiverOrwell, or at Alton Water, where pupils will be taught by one ofthe East of England’s leading RYA centres. As such they aretaught in small groups, tailored to their ability, and have theopportunity to work towards RYA qualifications if they wish.More experienced sailors are able to develop racing skills inspecialist race training groups, and regular competitions againstother local schools and open events take place during theseason. Sailing takes place during normal games afternoon sessions andis offered all year round. We leave school at lunchtime andreturn to school by 5:30pm between Easter and half term in theMichaelmas term. Winter sessions return by 5:00pm due tolimited light.Sailing is subsidised by the School and is offered at a charge ofapproximately £8 per pupil per session. All specialist equipmentneeded is supplied within the cost.

Each year Woodbridge School enters teams in the ESSKIA skicompetition (September and October) and the ERSAcompetition (April). These are dry slope competitions held inthe UK. The School also enters teams in the English Ladies SkiClub Schools’ competition in Flaine (girls) and is planning toenter the boys’ equivalent run by the Downhill Only Club.Training is after school every Friday evening at Suffolk LeisureDry Slope. A bus leaves school at 4.15pm and returns atapproximately 6.45pm.

Table Tennis


Sailing Sessions run 1:10- 5:30pm summer/1:10- 5.00pm winter

Which pupils: Years 9-13Cost to be confirmed, but approximately £8 per session

Ski Team Training

Which pupils: all skiers all skiers of the required standard,from snow plougher to advanced(This activity will incur a charge of approximately £10 persession.)


Which pupils: Years 7-13Approximate costs for the afternoon are: £15.00 persession (if you have your own horse) or £27.50 persession (if you need to borrow a horse). Fees are chargedtermly.

Equestrian Club runs on Friday afternoons as part of theSeckford Scheme activities and takes place at Valley Farm.The club is open to new riders, riders with their ownhorses or riders who want to borrow a horse to ride.Coaching is provided by professional instructors andindividuals can be coached in dressage, show jumping andjumping with style.

The school also has team training and we enter a numberof competitions for a whole range of experiences, fromGrassroots competitions (from 40-75cms) through toNational Championship competitions at Hickstead, BuryFarm and Addington for dressage (prelim-novice), showjumping, eventers challenge and jumping with style (70-110cms). We are looking to increase the number of teamsthat we as a school offer, and are keen to develop theopportunities for all students.

EQUESTRIANCLUB


EnrichmentGolf is an activity/option that comes under the SeckfordScheme. Golfers are taken to Ufford Park Driving Range on aFriday, where they receive an hour’s coaching from the GolfProfessionals there. They are taught all the facets of the game,including, chipping, putting, driving and the rules of the game.

We also enter several national competitions, including the HMCFoursomes, the Suffolk Schools’ Individual and Teamtournaments and the ISGA Matchplay tournament, where wehave had numerous successes, including winning the SuffolkSchools’ team and Individual championship in 2018.

These sessions are designed to work the whole body usingproven Pilates techniques.

Woodbridge School Rifle Club offers lunchtime shooting in theindoor range. We compete at national schools’ level once a yearat the Lord Roberts Centre, Bisley, and enter various postalshoots throughout the year. We use .22 Anschutz target rifles. If you haven’t tried the sport or would like to improve yourtarget rifle skills, please come along.

The club operates 52 weeks a year and provides qualitysessions based around interval training with the aim ofimproving pupils’ running speed endurance. The Running Clubhas been a jewel in the department’s crown in recent years withpupils achieving exceptional success at county, regional andnational level in Athletics and Cross-Country Mr Goddard has awealth of international experience and is ably assisted by DrWharam who is a specialist endurance coach for BritishAthletics. The School boys' recently won the National CrossCountry Cup.

Golf


Pilates


Woodbridge School Rifle Club


Running Club



Do you want to help to raise money for a charity that is close to yourheart? Are you interested in supporting vulnerable people and doingyour bit to help to improve the lives of others? Perhaps you want togive up some of your time to help those who need your support?

German Club is designed for Year 7 and Year 8 pupils who have noprior knowledge of the language but would like to learn the basics ofthe German language and culture, with perhaps the chance of taking itup in Year 9 as a GCSE subject. As this will be following a structuredcourse continued commitment throughout the year is required.

Mandarin Club is designed for Year 7 pupils who have no or little priorknowledge of the language but would like to learn the basics of theMandarin language and culture, with perhaps the chance of taking it upin Year 9 as a GCSE subject. As this will be following a structuredcourse continued commitment throughout the year is required.

Poetry Now is aimed at Years 9-13 and is a weekly session to be usedas a creative springboard for writing poetry. Using work bycontemporary poets and exploring their own ideas, opinions andexperiences students will create their own poems, employing a rangeof forms, techniques and effects. A published poet herself, AlexandraDavis is passionate about encouraging young people to find their ownvoice and transform their experiences into art as a way of makingsense of the world they inhabit. Over the last year our pupils' interestin poetry has really grown. Accessible for everyone, poetry hasbecome even more exciting for pupils as the School runs an annualSuffolk-wide poetry competition which all pupils across the county areencouraged to enter. The School also runs an annual poetry festivalwhich offers the opportunity for pupils and parents to experiencemodern stars of the poetry world including Mark Grist, VanessaKisuule, Rebecca Goss and The Emma Press. The 2017 festival, held inNovember, was headlined by world-renowned Poet Lemn Sissay MBE,British Author and Broadcaster, and Chancellor of ManchesterUniversity.

Charity Club


German Club


Mandarin Club


Poetry Now


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An opportunity to polish your skills at coding, problemsolving, ethical hacking or just networking. Open to all –expert help and assistance available on demand. Codeyourself a blog or a wiki; write music; make images;website design; apps… the list is endless.

COMPUTING HANGOUT

Med Soc


FitzGerald Society


Maths Challenge


Statistics (Year 9)


Statistics (Year 10)



The Medical Society is aimed at pupils in Year 11 and above andis a weekly session for those interested in a career in medicine,vet medicine, dentistry and allied professions such as pharmacy.The school has an exceptional record of success for pupilsentering these professions and pupils receive extensive guidance.

Woodbridge School’s Junior Oxbridge Programme, aimed atintellectual high-fliers in Years 10-11 with a zest for knowledgeand exploration. You may not end up at Oxford or Cambridge,but you love thinking and tackling challenging ideas.

An opportunity to prepare for the individual and team mathschallenges that are taken throughout the year.We will also enter national competitions when they arise, suchas The University of Southampton’s Cipher Challenge.Students may also attend if they would like some extensionwork or questions on the current topic that they are studying,want to do some investigations, etc.

An invitation only weekly session for the keenest mathematiciansin Year 9 with the opportunity to study for an additional GCSE instatistics to be taken at the end of Year 10.

A weekly session for keen mathematicians studying for anadditional GCSE in statistics to be taken at the end of the year.This is only open to those who took the equivalent session inYear 9.

JUNIOR SCIENCE CLUB

Which Pupils:Years 7 & 8

Pupils will explore topics not covered in thecurrent School curriculum and take part inhands-on experiments, such as • Flame tests• Exploding rockets• Slime• Building bridges• The Earthquake K’NEX challenge• The squashed tomato challenge• Building catapults• Growing crystal gardensAnd much much more…

Are you an international student and need more experience withyour conversational English? Do you feel a little shy to discusscurrent affairs within your tutor group? Do you want to playsome fun word games and at the same time improve your Englishspeaking? Then ‘Chew on This’ is the club for you. We will meet ina comfortable homely room in the boarding house which willalso give you the opportunity to make some good friend whileyou are learning… come and join us!

The History Society meets to discuss historically relevant andtopical issues. Society members also research and write articlesfor the annual society magazine, Flashback, and create and deliverlectures and debates on a wide variety of issues such asprohibition, the worst haircut in history and reducing the votingage to 16. Students may also work towards their Weaver Award(academic excellence in history). History Society is an excellentopportunity for historians to explore topics and expressthemselves beyond the confines of the curriculum.

Did you know that emoji is a Japanese word? The E means‘picture’ and Moji means ‘character’. Have you ever seen theiconic Mitsubishi logo? Mitsubishi literally translates to ‘threediamonds’. Kara means ‘empty’ and Oke originates from‘orchestra’, Karaoke? There are many Japanese words youprobably already know. If you’d like to learn more, then comealong to Japanese Club. I’ll teach you how to write sushi, Pikachu,Mario and Mount Fuji in Japanese characters.

Chew On This!


History Society


Japanese Club



CLASSICS CLUB Which pupils: Years 7-9 and any older pupilswho wish to help

Classics Club offers a range of activities relatedto the Classical World, from making a Romanmosaic to mock archaeology. In the second halfof the Lent term, we start rehearsals for theClassics Club play, which is performed in thesummer. Recent productions have includedOdysseus (featuring the man-eating Cyclops) andthe Trial of Paris (where the audience voted onwhether Paris of Troy was guilty of starting theTrojan War).

Chess is open to all age groups, from beginners through tointernational level. You can learn how to play as well as study theintricacies of the game. We are an established centre of excellencefor chess and have turned several beginners into EnglandInternationals. In 2015 Sixth Form Student, Justin Tan, gained hisInternational Master title whilst studying at Woodbridge School.

Our enterprise programme will involve our students starting andrunning their own business. We believe this is an essential part oftheir preparation for future life. Very few students of this agehave a clear idea of what it really means to work in a team, tomeet deadlines and set and achieve objectives. By taking part inthe programme they will:• Develop resilience• Build self esteem• Develop an entrepreneurial viewpoint, and be more likely tostart their own business in future• Develop a better understanding of roles within a business andtheir own career potential• Develop more passion and motivation to be the bestemployee/company they can be• Win in life and achieve self-actualisation.Be ready for work and its many demands!

Chess Club


The Year 12 Enterprise Programme



Subject Support

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This clinic is for Year 11 pupils studying for their GCSE who wouldlike to fine-tune their grammatical skills or enhance their spokenSpanish.

Stuck with your homework? Or maybe there a few things thatyou don't quite understand in lessons? If so, come to MandarinClinic and we will help you overcome the hurdles.

A drop-in clinic to go over anything you are unsure about. Youcan also come to practise for your speaking exam or go overexam technique.

Confused between ser and estar? Come along to the Spanishdrop-in clinic in L4 where specialist help awaits.

Don't know your être verbs from your avoir ones? Come alongto the French drop-in clinic in L4.

A drop-in clinic to go over anything you are unsure about.

Year 11 Spanish Help


Mandarin Clinic


GCSE French Clinic


Spanish Drop-in Clinic


French Drop-in Clinic


Junior and GCSE Latin Clinic

Which pupils: Years 7-11.

At the beginning of the year extra help is available to practisegrammar and help is also available with GCSE: general conversation,role play and photo cards.


GCSE FRENCHDROP-INCLINIC


A drop-in session for questions on prep and lesson work.

This revision clinic is for pupils studying separate biology or co-ordinated science. All pupils from Years 9, 10 and 11 are welcometo attend these sessions which provide a chance to resolveproblems with specific topic areas and improve examinationtechnique. All the GCSE topics are covered during theMichaelmas and Lent terms year according to a publishedtimetable with the focus shifting to topic tests and past paperpractice during the Trinity term until the start of exam leave forYear 11.

GCSE drop-in clinic for preparing for examinations. Bringindividual problem areas or exam questions to tackle, or attendthe sessions that are timetabled for particular topics (see thedoor of C1 for details).

Help will be available to support students’ A-level chemistrystudies through individual problem areas or on a group basis asrequired. Whether it is a one–off sticky problem or a regularchance to discuss a topic more fully, please just drop in. Extraquestion practice sheets or exam-style questions will beavailable or we will simply make time to reinforceunderstanding of the material covered in class.

Sociology Clinic


GCSE Biology Revision Clinic


GCSE Chemistry Clinic


A Level Chemistry Support




A revision programme available for A-levelstudents recapping in a systematic manner thebiology specification. There is also theopportunity to go through past paperquestions as specific topics are covered.

BIOLOGY A LEVEL REVISION


Have you lost momentum? Want to maximise your potential?Physics GCSE clinic allows pupils to ask questions on a one-to-one basis (but you are also welcome to come with friends andask together). Come along if you are struggling with homework,if a particular topic puzzles you or if you have missed a physicslesson due to extra-curricular activities. It is often helpful if youbring examples of questions you are stuck with.

If pressure is causing you stress or you are phased by phasorswe can help. Come along if you are struggling with homework, if a particular topic puzzles you or if you have missed a physicslesson due to extra-curricular activities. It is often helpful if youbring examples of questions you are stuck with. This might alsobe useful if English is not your first language and you want tocheck your interpretation of questions or your wording ofanswers.

Bring your problems (maths related please!) to any one of theseveral maths clinics a week. A chance to talk to a mathsteacher and work through issues found in class or during prep.

History Support is designed to give students additional helpthrough any challenges they may face in the subject. This rangesfrom guidance upon Oxbridge entry to Year 7 revision sessions.There will be group study but also opportunities for one-to-one support as well.

GCSE Physics Clinic


A Level Physics Clinic


Maths Clinic


History Support



Drop-in session for GCSE and A-level help.

Drop-in session for academic help with all things geographical.

The Economics and Business Clinic is open to students in Years12 and 13. It is suitable for those wanting to take theirunderstanding of the subject further, or work on exampreparation ahead of public exams.

This is an opportunity for GCSE business students to accesssmall group or, where possible, one-to-one teacher assistance.The central purpose of the clinic is to review previous learntlesson content, gain extra support with tackling difficultconcepts, catch up on missed work and access additionalguidance with any outstanding formative assessments.

A drop-in session for questions on prep and lesson work,suitable for all Years, but especially useful for exam classes.

Geog Spot


Junior Geog Spot


Economics and Business Clinic


GCSE Business Clinic


RS Clinic



Schools Challenge is the national general knowledge competition for schoolsin the United Kingdom. It uses the same quiz rules as University Challenge.

Senior Schools Challenge is for students in Years 10-13. Teams of four battle it out in head-to-head matches. The competition runs from Septemberuntil January.

The junior competition is open to Year 7 and 8 pupils and runs from Januaryuntil the end of the year. The format is the same as the senior competition. Inthe past Woodbridge teams have won regional and inter-regional competitionsand attended the national finals at Westminster School and Uppingham.

There are also two internal house competitions which take place in the Trinityterm and use the same format.


GENERAL KNOWLEDGEQUIZZES


Discussions andQuizzes

OtherMODEL UNITED NATIONSWhich pupils: Years 10-13

The earliest known Model UnitedNations conference took place atthe UN in Geneva in 1953, shortlyafter the Second World War. Itsmission was to ensure that the youthof the day did not make the samepolitical mistakes as their ancestors!Today, as we grapple with serious

problems such as wars, climate change, human rights abuses, terrorism and rising debt,MUN is more relevant than ever... The basic concept is simple: pupils are allocated acountry (normally not their own country). They research the country in advance andthen ‘represent’ what they believe are that country’s views in a series of grand debateson important international issues. The debates take place in several locations in the UKand abroad. This is a particularly good activity for pupils in their last two years ofsecondary education, and universities value MUN extremely highly when consideringapplications. However, you are also very welcome to join the project if you are younger– many pupils get the ‘MUN bug’ and can participate in up to ten different MUNconferences by the time they leave school!

What are the benefits?There are huge benefits to participating in MUN and here are just a few:• Citizenship – interactive learning about global issues and democratic systems• Experience – the opportunity to specialise in either economic, environmental, human rights, health or international security issues• Public Speaking – honing your confidence and debating skills• Tolerance and Compromise – learning to see things from others’ perspectives• Personal Skills – informal lobbying as well as formal speaking• Leadership Skills – experienced pupils can take a leading role

Do I need experience? I’m quite busy . . . how much research do I have to do?No experience is necessary – you will receive training along the way! Busy people oftensign up for MUN, because they are precisely the sort of people who get things done.The more research you do, the more you will get out of the conferences – it’s thatsimple . . . if you start early, it will be easy to do what is needed to do well.


ENGLISH LITERATURE

APTITUDE TEST

Support for Oxbridge applicants is provided by Heads ofDepartment and the Oxbridge co-ordinator. Help is providedwith personal statements as well as interview practice andsuggestions for wider reading. Subject-specific knowledge willbe developed as well as more general thinking skills.

We use the personal statement process to developunderstanding of personal goals as well as to maximise thechances of successful higher education applications. It is difficultto write a personal statement in a second language, so therewill be Saturday opportunities for one-to-one guidance anddevelopment.

The Pupil Support Group is made up of twelve members ofYears 12 & 13. Two members are selected from each House(including School House) and are chosen by the Housemistressor Housemaster for the qualities they will bring to the role.Their primary role is to be a listening and supportive presencearound the school for all pupils as well as to assist withStudyBuddies.

The Student Council is made up of around 14-16 pupils acrossYears 7-13. They have been selected by their Heads of Houseand peer group as being able to represent and reflect the viewsof their peers. A key issue or topic is raised and discussedbefore being put forward to the School body.

Oxbridge Preparation

Which pupils: Oxbridge candidates

Personal Statement Guidance


Pupil Support Group

Which pupils: Years 12 & 13 by invitation

Student Council

Which pupils: Years 7-13 by invitation



Students applying to study English literature atOxford or Cambridge Universities will receivesupport in preparing for their additional examination.

The renowned Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme is run atBronze, Silver and Gold levels. Pupils can enrol for their BronzeAward in Year 9 and continue through to the Silver Award whenthey are aged 15 and the Gold Award at age 16. Pupils maketheir own arrangements to complete their physical, volunteeringand skill sections and the School organises the expeditions. AtBronze level expeditions are held in Suffolk and at Silver andGold in the Peak and Lake Districts, with overseas trips runningevery two years. At Gold level, pupils must also complete afive-day residential activity.

The mix of challenges that pupils enjoy from volunteering, hikingin the Lake District and even ascending Mount Toubkal inMorocco, makes this a highly exciting and a very worthwhilescheme for pupils looking to add that something extra to theiruniversity applications.

Woodbridge School pupils enjoy considerable success with theDuke of Edinburgh Award; recently two pupils completed allaward levels before completing school, which is a rare andremarkable achievement.

Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE)



Our CCF has three sections, Royal Navy, Army andRoyal Air Force (RAF) and each section has links andsupport from the regular services. The broad functionof the CCF is to provide a disciplined structure so thatboys and girls are able to develop powers of leadershipby means of training in order to promote the qualitiesof responsibility, self-reliance, resourcefulness,endurance, and perseverance and a sense of service tothe wider community.

The specific function of the service training in the CCFis to provide the opportunity for young people toexercise responsibility and leadership, and to learn fromthe services how they can best be developed asindividuals.

Each section engages in their own service training andall cadets can take part in a wider range of activitiesincluding flying, gliding, parachuting, sailing, shooting andclimbing.

Cadets will attend camps ad courses run by the RoyalNavy, Army and RAF. They will also take part in inter-service competitions and have an opportunity to travel.

COMBINED CADETFORCE (CCF)


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