CLUBS AND EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITES 2021 -2022 ags.bucks.sch.uk
2021 - 2022
CLUBS AND EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
Ancient Worlds Club - Miss Holliday
Available to Time Day Location
Years 7 - 9 Lunchtime Thursday CL1
Movies and the myths behind them! Art - Mrs Tangi and Mrs Gunter-Jones
Available to Time Day Location
Year 10 & 11 Lunchtime Monday - Friday Art 2
A time for GSCE students to catch up with their work. Chess* - Mr Goodchild (*Please note that this club involves social games with AHS)
Available to Time Day Location
All year groups Lunchtime Friday HI4
All standards of players welcome for social games with AHS. Computing For All* - Mr Goff (*Please note that this club can also be accessed remotely)
Available to Time Day Location
All year groups After School TBC CS1/CS1
Students can take part in a wide range of self-guided extension activities to develop their skills in areas such as game development, web design, cyber security and working with basic circuits and raspberry Pi computers. Work is primarily self-directed with help forums to chat to seek help from your peers. To begin with the club is entirely online but as COVID numbers fall Computer Science rooms will also be available for these activities at lunch. Connect (Christian) Club - Mrs Crussell
Available to Time Day Location
All year groups Lunchtime Wednesday RS1
Student-led fun and friendly group where all students (from any faith or none) are welcome to discuss the big questions of life. Meetings are informal and include games, discussion, reflection and prayer. Details will appear on RS noticeboard (bottom of tower block).
2021 - 2022
Dancing* - Miss Treherne (*Please note that this club will run in the Spring term)
Available to Time Day Location
Sixth Form After School TBC School Hall
Junior Debating Club* - Mr Taylor (*Please note that this club will run on Week B Thursdays only)
Available to Time Day Location
Year 10 & 11 Lunchtime Thursday Lecture Theatre
Junior Debating Society is back this year, open to all students in Y10 and Y11 - you can get involved as one of the speakers, take part in the floor debate, help with keeping time, or just listen. You may bring your lunch. All those interested should join the Google Classroom -code xaparpb. Please email Mr Taylor ([email protected]) if you have any questions, or if you are unable to attend but are still interested. Senior Debating Club* - Mrs Farmborough (*Please note that this club will run on Week A Tuesdays only)
Available to Time Day Location
Year 12 & 13 Lunchtime Tuesday Lecture Theatre
All welcome to debate current issues and ideas. You can propose or oppose a motion; you can speak in the floor debates or just come along and listen. There will also be opportunities to compete for the school. French Club - Mr Crapper
Available to Time Day Location
Year 7 TBC TBC TBC
Gardening Club* - Mrs Levitt (*Please note that this club runs during the Spring and Summer terms only)
Available to Time Day Location
All year groups Lunchtime Friday Vegetable Garden
Open to keen gardeners from all year groups. Please contact Mrs Levitt directly if you are interested in being involved ([email protected]). Geology Club* - Mr Jones (*Please note that this club runs on Week A Wednesdays only)
Available to Time Day Location
All year groups Lunchtime Wednesday GE3
2021 - 2022
Greek Club* - Mrs Gruar (*Please note that this club runs on Week A Wednesdays only)
Available to Time Day Location
Years 9 -13 Lunchtime Monday CL2
For all students who enjoy languages and Classical history and literature, drop in when you can to learn Ancient Greek – you can continue all the way to GCSE if you wish Latin American Club* - Mr O’Driscoll and Mrs Burnett (*Please note that this club runs on Week B Wednesdays only)
Available to Time Day Location
Years 8 & 9 2pm – 2.30pm Wednesday MFL4
LGBT+ Society* - Miss Chalk (*Please note that this club runs on Week B Wednesdays only)
Available to Time Day Location
Years 9 - 13 Lunchtime Friday HI5
LGBT+ Society meet at lunchtime in Hi5. Whether you are Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Asexual, if you identify under any other aspect of LGBT+ or if you are just not sure how you identify - come along to find a friendly face, support and cake! Open to those in years 9 - 13 who may feel they would benefit from coming along to the group, including all supportive non LGBT+ allies. Any questions, please speak to Mrs Richards or Miss Chalk. Library (The Quiet Place) - Ms Pushong
Available to Time Day Location
All year groups Lunchtime Monday -Friday PWM Library
UK Linguistics Olympiad - Miss Holliday
Available to Time Day Location
All year groups Lunchtime Friday CL1
Language based puzzles - no knowledge of ANY LANGUAGES required, just a logical mind. 1:45 in Classics 1, you may bring your lunch. Maths Puzzle Club - Mr Holmes and Mr Deeley
Available to Time Day Location
Years 7 - 9 Lunchtime Monday MA8
For all the boys interested in mathematical activities, puzzles, ciphers, conundrums to tease, test & trick you.
2021 - 2022
Medical Society - Mrs Wilson and Dr McNamara
Available to Time Day Location
Year 10 & 11 Lunchtime Tuesday (Week A) BI2
Year 12 & 13 Lunchtime Tuesday (Week B) BI2
Preparation for careers in Healthcare – discussion, outside speakers (often OAs) student presentations. Cost – N/A, some opportunities advertised in Medical Society do have a cost, but they are not compulsory RPG - Mr Roberts
Available to Time Day Location
All year groups Lunchtime Thursday MA5
Join us to play tabletop roleplaying games such as Dungeon’s and Dragons, Star Trek adventures and many more! We play every Thursday lunch in Ma5, open to all year groups. Science Club* - Mrs Smith and Mr Perry (*Please note that this club commence after the October half term)
Available to Time Day Location
Year 7 1.50pm – 2.20pm Monday BI2
Year 8 1.50pm – 2.20pm Monday BI5
An opportunity for keen scientists to try experiments /activities that you won’t do in normal science lessons! Spanish Club* - Mrs Corbould (*Please note that this club runs on Week A Wednesdays only)
Available to Time Day Location
Year 7 2pm – 2.30pm Wednesday MFL2
GCSE Spanish Club* - Mrs Corbould, Mr O’Driscoll and Mrs Burnett (*Please note that this club will start in January)
Available to Time Day Location
Year 11 2pm – 2.30pm Wednesday (Week A) Wednesday (Week B)
MFL4 MFL2
Stem Science Club* - Mrs Parvez (*Please note that this club will start in January)
Available to Time Day Location
Year 8 3.45pm – 4.45pm Tuesday BI5
Year 8 STEM club students to ‘apply’ to join. An exciting opportunity to try experiments you might never in lessons.
2021 - 2022
Warhammar and Wargaming Club - Mr Goodchild
Available to Time Day Location
All year groups 3.40pm – 4.45pm Monday HI4
All standards of player welcome. Young Enterprise - Miss Chalk
Available to Time Day Location
Sixth Form (Please contact Miss Chalk directly for further details)
6th Form maximum 15 per company (we often run two companies). Students will have the opportunity to set up and run a real company over the academic year, with support & guidance of a volunteer adviser from business. Your company will raise share capital, market & finance a real product or service and sell it to the public with a chance to make a real profit. All we ask is that you will commit to weekly meetings for the year as well as some evening and weekend trade fairs run by the local YE board as part of the National competition.
2021 - 2022
CLUBS AND EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES MUSICAL ACTIVITIES
Brass Ensemble* - Mr Kitchen
Available to Time Day Location
All year groups 1.45pm – 2.25pm Friday AGS Mu2
*Grade 3 or above
Choir - Ms Davies
Available to Time Day Location
All year groups 1.45pm – 2.25pm Thursday AHS Mu11
Classical Guitar Ensemble - Mr Zaldua
Available to Time Day Location
All year groups 1.45pm -2.25pm Tuesday AGS Mu7
Funktion Band* - Mr Ridout
Available to Time Day Location
Years 9 - 13 1.45pm -2.25pm Friday AGS Mu7
*Grade 5 or above
Funktion Band B* - Mr Scalia
Available to Time Day Location
Year 9 - 13 1.45pm -2.25pm Monday AGS Mu2
*Grade 3 or above
Good Vibrations* - Mr Stahlmann
Available to Time Day Location
All year groups 2pm – 2.30pm Wednesday AHS Mu2
*Beginner strings up to Grade 3
2021 - 2022
Jazz Band* - Mr Nathan
Available to Time Day Location
Years 10 – 13 (Rhythm section and vocals)
Lunchtime Monday AGS Mu7
Years 10 – 13 (Full Jazz Band) Lunchtime Wednesday AGS Mu7
*Grade 5 or above
Junior Jazz Band* - Mr Dallas
Available to Time Day Location
Years 7 - 10 1.45pm – 2.25pm Thursday AGS Mu7
*Grade 2/3 and upwards
Jazz Improv Group* - Mrs Ridout
Available to Time Day Location
All year groups 3.40pm – 4.20pm Tuesday AGS Mu7
*Grade 5 or above
Junior Wind Ensemble* - Ms Skordi
Available to Time Day Location
All year groups 1.50pm – 2.25pm Friday AHS Mu11
*Beginner wind up to Grade 3
Percussion Group - Mr Sinclair
Available to Time Day Location
All year groups 1.45pm -2.25pm Monday Music Centre
Rock Club - Mr Rawling
Available to Time Day Location
Years 7 - 9 1.45pm – 2.20pm Tuesday AHS Mu2
Saxophone Ensemble* - Mrs Ridout
Available to Time Day Location
All year groups 1.45pm – 2.25pm Tuesday AGS Mu2
*Grade 4 or above
2021 - 2022
Symphony Orchestra - Ms Raven
Available to Time Day Location
All year groups 1.45pm – 2.25pm Friday AHS Harding Hall
*Grade 4 or above
Additional Information: • Year group and other information is an approximate guide only. If you would like more detailed
information on the most suitable group(s) for you please speak to your class music teacher • If you have instrumental lessons at AGS/AHS, it is expected that you join at least one ensemble • Attendance is essential on a weekly basis – re-tests or ‘pop up’ activities should not get in the way!! • If students cannot attend they MUST speak to the member of staff running the session BEFORE the
rehearsal • Students who regularly miss rehearsals will not be asked to perform in concerts/events • For ensembles not hosted at your school, meet promptly in the reception foyer at 1.40pm to walk over as a
group. If you are late please walk over on your own – always remember to sign out and back in again when you return.
2021 - 2022
CLUBS AND EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES SPORTING ACTIVITIES Athletics
Available to Time Day Location
All year groups (Please note that this club is available from May half term)
Badminton - Mr Priestley and Mr Bower
Available to Time Day Location
Year 7 Lunchtime Tuesday Sports Hall
Year 8 Lunchtime Wednesday Sports Hall
Basketball - From October Half Term
Available to Time Day Location
All year groups (Please note that this club is available from October half term)
Cricket
Available to Time Day Location
All year groups (Please note that this club is available from February half term)
Cross Country - Mr Duggan
Available to Time Day Location
All year groups Lunchtime Monday Field
Cycling Club - Mr Corby
Available to Time Day Location
All year groups (Please contact Mr Corby directly for further details. Whilst there is not regular training he will be able to assist with any queries relating to Cycling -be it equipment, an interest or local opportunities)
2021 - 2022
Dodgeball (Year 12 A Level PE TBC)
Available to Time Day Location
Year 7 Lunchtime Wednesday Old Gym
Handball - Mr McGill
Available to Time Day Location
Year 8 Lunchtime Thursday Sports Hall
Year 10 Lunchtime Monday Sports Hall
AGS Fitness Suite (AGS Fitness Suite Membership required)
Available to Time Day Location
Years 8 - 13 Before School Tuesday & Thursday Fitness Suite
Years 8 - 13 Lunchtime Monday -Friday Fitness Suite
Years 8 - 13 After School Monday - Thursday Fitness Suite
Football
Available to Time Day Location
Junior (Please note that this club is available from the Spring term)
Senior After School Wednesday Fairford Leys and Victoria Park
Rugby
Available to Time Day Location
Year 7 3.45pm – 5pm Tuesday & Wednesday Turnfurlong Pitches
Year 8 3.45pm – 5pm Monday & Wednesday Turnfurlong Pitches
Year 9 3.45pm – 5pm Monday & Thursday Turnfurlong Pitches
Year 10 3.45pm – 5pm Tuesday & Thursday Turnfurlong Pitches
Year 11 3.45pm – 5pm Monday & Thursday Turnfurlong Pitches
Senior Rugby 3.45pm – 5pm Tuesday & Wednesday Turnfurlong Pitches
2021 - 2022
Squash Club - Mr Withey (*AGS Squash membership required)
Available to Time Day Location
All year groups Before School Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday Squash Courts
Year 7 Lunchtime Thursday Squash Courts
Year 8 Lunchtime Tuesday Squash Courts
Year 9 Lunchtime Monday Squash Courts
Year 10 & 11 Lunchtime Friday Squash Courts
Year 12 & 13 Lunchtime Wednesday Squash Courts
All year groups* After School Monday Squash Courts
*Sessions on a Monday after school are for members of the S&C (as advised by Mr Withey)
**Please note that Squash Fixtures will held on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays after School
Swimming Club - Mr Gibbs
Available to Time Day Location
Years 10 - 13 1.40pm – 2.25pm Thursday Swimming Pool
Tennis
Available to Time Day Location
All year groups (Please note that this club is available from the Summer term)
Touch Tennis - Halton Tennis Club Coach*
Available to Time
Day Location
Years 7 - 9 Lunchtime Friday Sports Hall
*Please note that this club is pre-paid through the Halton Tennis Club