CLUBS AND ACTIVITIESHutchesons’ Grammar School

2017-2018

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Introduction

All pupils are encouraged to pursue extra-curricular interests as part of their balanced education.

Whether through participation in sport, the arts, community support, or involvement in a vast array of other activities such as Young Enterprise, Debating, Bridge, Photography, Film, Eco-Schools, Science and Technology Clubs, the school magazine The Hutchesonian, or charity fund-raising, there is a club for everyone and new clubs are created every year.

This booklet contains information about the many clubs and activities on offer at Hutchesons’ this year.

THE ARTS PAGEJunior Drama Club 4S3 Drama Club & Competition 4Junk Kouture 4Senior Show 4Hutchie Film Unit 4Photography Club 4

WORDS & THOUGHTS PAGEDebating Society 5Book Club 5Chatterbooks 5Bridge Club 5Chess Club 5Cryptography 5Creative Writing Club 5

MUSICAL ACTIVITIES PAGEIntermediate Choir 6Senior Choir 6String Orchestra 6Sinfonia 6Intermediate Wind Band 6Jazz Collective 6Rock Band 6Pipe Band 6Guitar Ensemble 6Concert Band 7Percussion Group 7Vocal Group 7

GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP PAGEJ8 Group 8Amnesty International 8Model UN Society 8Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme 9Eco-Schools Group 9Charity Committee 9Pupil Council 9

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PAGES1 Science Club 10Scalextrics Club 10Design Engineering Club 10 SPORTS & FITNESS PAGETeam Practices 11Personal Fitness & Enjoyment 11Martial Arts Club 11 S1-2 Running Club 11Senior Running Club 11

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Junior Drama Club Junior Drama Club runs from August, culminating in the performance in November.

WHEN Tuesday & Thursday 12.45pmWHERE Drama DepartmentWHO S1 & S2I/C Mrs Alderson

S3 Drama Club & CompetitionS3 Drama Club runs from January until March, culminating in the S3 Drama Competition.

WHEN Tuesday & Thursday 12.45pmWHERE Drama DepartmentWHO S3I/C Mrs Alderson

Junk Kouture“Reuse, Recycle, Refashion!”. Create your own striking couture designs from everyday junk.

WHEN Monday, 12.30pmWHERE C15/17WHO S3I/C Mrs Breckenridge

Senior ShowThe Senior Show gives all S4/5/6 pupils the opportunity to be part of the musical theatre production which takes place in June. Rehearsals run from January, culminating in the performance in June.

WHEN VariesWHERE Drama DepartmentWHO S4-S6I/C Mrs Alderson Hutchie Film UnitThe Film Unit meets weekly to script, film and edit projects based on pupils’ ideas. We are also commissioned to film school events for the website, interviews for the Hutchesonian and drama resources for the English Department. The Film Unit is open to all pupils and no previous experience is required.

WHEN Monday, 12.45pmWHERE B17WHO All year groupsI/C Ms McArthur, Mrs Cowen & Ms Valdelievre

Photography ClubLearn how to be creative with your phone, tablet, compact camera or DSLR. We run an annual competition and welcome pupils with different levels of experience.

WHEN Wednesday 12.30pmWHERE B45WHO All year groupsI/C Mrs Tooth & Dr Cochrane

The Arts

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Words & Thoughts Debating Society Learn how to speak confidently in public, discover how to put together and defend an argument, take on and vanquish others in debate. Debating is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your knowledge of world views and to express opinions in an articulate and thoughtful manner.

WHEN Friday, 12.45-1.25pmWHERE B16WHO All year groupsI/C Ms Valdelievre & Mr McLeod

Book ClubThe book Group aims to share our love of reading, find new books to read and recommend books to others. We also run events such as Roald Dahl Activity Day, do book-related crafty things and get involved in voting for the Scottish Teen Book Award.

WHEN Thursday, 12.45pmWHERE LibraryWHO S1-S3I/C Mrs Denholm

ChatterbooksThis reading group meets on an ad hoc basis to discuss books, share recommendations and current issues in literature.

Bridge Club All pupils are welcome to join and learn to play one of the most popular and skilful of games. Our pupils are taught by experts and have had notable success at national and international level.

WHEN Friday, 3.30-5pmWHERE A11WHO All year groupsI/C Mr Di Mambro

Chess Club All pupils are welcome, no matter what standard or experience.

WHEN Monday, 12.30pmWHERE B23WHO All year groupsI/C Mr Eadie

CryptographyLearn about coding, encryption and decoding.

WHEN Tuesdays, 12.45pmWHERE B29WHO All year groupsI/C Ms Ramsay/ S6 pupils

Creative Writing ClubDo you think the pen is mightier than the sword? Is your wit sharper than a knife? Or has your writing just been all right? If your bleed ink, wish to hone your wit or believe that it doesn’t matter who you are; it’s what you write, then join us.

WHEN Friday, 12.50-1.25pmWHERE A8WHO All year groupsI/C Mr Spencer

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Musical Activities Intermediate ChoirChoir perform at both concerts and assemblies throughout the year. The emphasis is on good choral practice with a lot of fun!

WHEN Tuesday & Wednesday, 8.40amWHERE D8WHO S1 - S3I/C Mrs Housley & Mr Trotter

Senior ChoirThe Senior Choir contributes to school concerts, the annual Founders’ Day service in Glasgow Cathedral, and other major events throughout the school calendar.

WHEN Tuesday & Thursday 8.40amWHERE AuditoriumWHO S4-S6I/C Mr Walton

String Orchestra

WHEN Friday, 8.30amWHERE AuditoriumWHO All year groupsI/C Mr Ewart

SinfoniaWHEN Friday, 3.30pmWHERE AuditoriumWHO All year groupsI/C Mr Walton

Intermediate Wind BandWHEN Wednesday, 3.30pmWHERE AuditoriumWHO S1-S3I/C Ms Forbes

Jazz CollectiveLearn some classic jazz repertoire and develop your improvisational skills on your instrument.

WHEN Monday, 10.10amWHERE D3WHO S3-6I/C Mr Scott

Rock BandDo you enjoy a bit of AC/DC or Queen? Are you more Taylor Swift or Rihanna? Come along to Rock Band and learn some great songs as a band and perform at exciting events together.

WHEN Thursday, 8.40amWHERE Fotheringay CentreWHO All year groupsI/C Mrs Murch & Mr Sim

Pipe Band

WHEN Friday, 3.30pmWHERE Fotheringay CentreWHO All year groupsI/C Mr Nevans

Guitar EnsembleOpen to any year group and from beginner level to advanced level players - all are welcome. We will be exploring repertoire for guitar ensemble in a range of styles from classical to popular and beyond.

WHEN Friday, 12.50pm

WHERE D1WHO All year groupsI/C Mr Scott

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Concert BandWHEN Thursday, 3.30pmWHERE Fotheringay CentreWHO All year groupsI/C Ms Freeland

Percussion GroupWHEN Tuesday, 12.30pmWHERE Fotheringay CentreWHO All year groupsI/C Mr Donaldson

Vocal GroupWHEN Friday, 8.40amWHERE Fotheringay CentreWHO S3-6I/C Mrs McKinlay

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Global Citizenship J8 GroupThe J8 group examines global issues such as poverty, inequality and development. Pupils also take part in national competitions and conferences and look at ways of raising awareness within the school community of these issues.

WHEN Every lunch hourWHERE Geography BaseWHO All year groupsI/C Miss Tomitaka

Amnesty International

The Hutchie Amnesty Group meets to learn about and campaign for human rights issues across the world. Each week our pupil-led group focus on a different issue, and we don’t shy away from some of the big questions - gender equality, the use of torture, wrongful imprisonment, capital punishment and the global refugee crisis. If you are keen on world affairs, social justice, law or just want to know more about how we can make a difference, please come along.

WHEN Wednesday, 12.45pmWHERE A11WHO All year groupsI/C Mr McDougall

Model UN SocietyLearn about the work of the United Nations through participation in weekend conferences. Pupils carry out research and speak on a wide range of topics such as disarmament, economy, the environment, trade and human rights. Recent conferences include George Watson’s, Cheadle Hume and Bath. We are proud to be hosting our first full weekend conference in February 2018.

WHEN Monday, 12.45-1.30pmWHERE A26 WHO All year groupsI/C Mrs Keddie, Mrs L Stewart, Mr McDougall & Mrs F Stewart

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Duke of Edinburgh’s Award The school offers pupils the opportunity to participate in both the Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award Schemes. Please see the separate DofE handbook for more details.

WHO S4-6I/C Mr MacLeod

Eco-Schools GroupThis joint staff-pupil group will look at fun and creative ways of improving our environment and making our school sustainable as part of the Eco-Schools Award programme.

WHEN FortnightlyWHERE B45WHO All year groupsI/C Mrs Windows

Charity CommitteePupil representatives and staff meet to plan and guide fund-raising events for the school’s chosen charity.

WHEN Monthly meetingsWHERE B45WHO All year groupsI/C Mrs Windows

Pupil CouncilPupil representatives and staff meet to discuss whole school matters and share ideas.

WHEN Friday, fortnightlyWHERE B45WHO All year groupsI/C Mrs Windows & Mr Harrow

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Science ClubThe Science Club offers pupils the opportunity to try some hands on experiments, culminating in a final project of building a drag racer.

WHEN Monday, 12.45pmWHERE A2WHO S1I/C Mr McMullan

Design Engineering ClubThis session Mr Walker is going to work with pupils to investigate some modern manufacturing processes. This will involve using the Technology Department’s 3D CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software, the 3D printer and the vinyl cutter. We also hope to organise a trip to see laser cutters at work in Strathclyde University’s Fab Lab!

WHEN Friday, 12.45pmWHERE A18WHO All year groupsI/C Mr Walker

Scalextrics for SchoolsThe Technology Department have been working with a group of pupils to design and build scalextrics cars. This session we will begin by developing skills in 3D CAD modelling and use the 3D printer to print our models. The first challenge will be to redesign a model glider wing to make it fly further!

WHEN Wednesday, 12.45pmWHERE A18WHO All year groupsI/C Mr McCormick

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Sport & Fitness Team PracticesDetails of training sessions for the Rugby, Hockey and Football teams are posted on the notice board in the Sports Hall.All team players have a fixture list which sets out details of Saturday and midweek games.Rugby team runs and hockey stamina training also take place at lunchtimes. Team members should check for details of sessions.

STAFF I/CRugby Mr SorbieGirls’ Hockey Mrs GreenBoys’ Hockey Mr DunlopFootball Mr Russell

Personal Fitness & EnjoymentLunchtime recreational activities are listed below and are open to all pupils and staff. PE kit should be worn at all activities, with exception of table tennis which requires training shoes.

DAY ACTIVITIES Monday Badminton & Table TennisTuesday House activities, fitness suite & weightsWednesday Indoor GamesThursday BasketballFriday Badminton & Table Tennis

Programme coordinated by Mr Dewar.

Martial Arts ClubIntroduction to a range of martial arts. No experience necessary.

WHEN Tuesday, 12.30pmWHERE Small GymWHO All year groupsI/C Mr Spencer

S1-2 Running ClubEnjoy a range of running activities – on the track, in the parks & round the streets.

WHEN Monday, 3.40pmWHERE Meet in sports hall foyerWHO S1-2I/C Mr Boswell

Senior Running ClubEnjoy a range of running activities – on the track, in the parks & round the streets.

WHEN Tuesday, 3.40pmWHERE Meet in sports hall foyerWHO S3-6I/C Mr Martin

Climbing & Mountaineering ClubThe club will rotate fortnightly between learning skills in school and visiting the climbing centre.

WHEN Tuesday, 3.45pmWHERE B1/TCAWHO All pupilsI/C Mr Dyer

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MindfulnessTake time out of your busy schedule to relax and be mindful of yourself and others.

WHEN Monday & WednesdayWHERE B45/A33WHO S3-6I/C Mrs Munro & Mrs Rooney

Wellness WalksSpending time outside, surrounded by natural beauty, is an instant mood booster. Research shows that the great outdoors can be great for both our physical and mental health. Join us on a walk and return to school refreshed and relaxed having enjoyed some time walking in a local park.

WHEN TuesdayWHERE Meet at receptionWHO All year groupsI/C Mrs Wyatt

Allotment GroupCome and join us on the school plot and learn more about growing food. We will be growing a full range of fruit and vegetables each session and extra help is always appreciated! There is no need to have any prior experience, all we are looking for is enthusiasm and a willingness to get involved. So, grab your wellies and join us.

WHEN WednesdayWHERE Behind the Drama BuildingWHO All year groupsI/C Mrs Windows, Mrs J Robertson & Mr McLeod

Games Club Don’t be bored...Come and play board games during lunchtime.

WHEN FridayWHERE A20WHO All year groupsI/C Mrs J Robertson

Relaxation and Wellbeing

Hutchesons’ Grammar School is governed by Hutchesons’ Educational Trust, Registered Charity No SC002922