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Taster Day Schedule 2015

School Date

Claverham Community College Thursday 2nd July 2015

Robertsbridge Community College Thursday 2nd July 2015

Hastings Academy Thursday 2nd July 2015

Hailsham Community College Tuesday 7th July 2015

Ratton School Tuesday 7th July 2015

Ringmer Community College Tuesday 7th July 2015

Rye College Tuesday 7th July 2015

St Leonards Academy Tuesday 7th July 2015

The Causeway School Tuesday 7th July 2015

William Parker Academy Tuesday 7th July 2015

Willingdon Community School Tuesday 7th July 2015

Bishop Bell School Wednesday 8th July 2015

Claremont School Wednesday 8th July 2015

Battle Abbey School Wednesday 8th July 2015

Bexhill High Academy Wednesday 8th July 2015

St Richards Catholic College Thursday 9th July 2015

Cavendish School Thursday 9th July 2015


ContentsTaster Day Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Programme for the Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4A Level and International Baccalaureate Taster Sessions

International Baccalaureate . . . . . . . . . 5

Archaeology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Art Textiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Biology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Business Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Classical Civilisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Computing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Drama and Theatre Studies . . . . . . . . . .6

Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

English Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

English Language and Literature . . 7

English Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Film Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Fine Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Food, Nutrition and Health . . . . . . . . . . . 7

French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Geography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Geology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

German . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Graphic Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

ICT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Media Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Medieval History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Modern History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Physical Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Politics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Psychology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Religious Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Sociology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Textiles Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Travel and Tourism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

World Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Vocational Subject Taster Sessions

Acting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Applied Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Art and Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Childcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Hairdressing and Beauty . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Health and Social Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Hospitality and Catering . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

ICT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Music Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Music Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Performing Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Performing Arts Productions . . . . . . 14

Personal Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Sport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Sport (Outdoor Adventure) . . . . . . . . . 14

Travel and Tourism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Uniformed Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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Timetable9.15am - 9.45am Registration

9.45am - 10.00am Talk from Principal

10.00am - 11.00am Taster Session 1

11.00am - 12.00pm Taster Session 2

12.00pm - 12.30pm Lunch

12.30pm - 1.30pm Taster Session 3

1.30pm - 2.30pm Taster Session 4

Programme for the Day

deadline for applications is Friday 12th June

Please arrive on time for Registration

between 9.15am & 9.45am

The taster day will run from 9.45am until

2.30pm and will include four taster sessions,

with a half hour break for lunch included


a Level Subjects & International Baccalaureate

InTeRnATIonAL BAccALAuReATe

Title of Session What is IB?

Brief Outline of SessionAn opportunity for you to find out about this exciting course and

chat to current students.

ARchAeoLogy

Title of Session Murder, Plague or War

Brief Outline of Session What can a pit full of broken human bones in Yorkshire tell us?

ART TexTILeS

Title of Session Pattern and Texture

Brief Outline of Session Exploring pattern and texture with print and stitch.

BIoLogy

Title of Session What is Biology?

Brief Outline of SessionAn opportunity to find out what is covered in A Level Biology and where

it can take you, as well as carrying out a typical A Level experiment.

BuSIneSS STuDIeS

Title of Session Introduction to Industry and Commerce

Brief Outline of Session

Form rival syndicates to design, manufacture and sell their product

to the company. The syndicate that has earned the most money at

the end of the exercise is judged the winner.

chemISTRy

Title of Session Comparison of 2 Quantitative Practical Techniques


How much iron is in an iron tablet? How do manufacturers ensure

the quality of their drugs? You will carry out experimental work

including Colorimetry and Redox Titration.


cLASSIcAL cIVILISATIon

Title of Session Gods, Heroes and Tragedies - an Introduction to Classical Civilisation


We will explore some famous figures from ancient Greek Literature

- like Achilles, Paris and Helen of Troy; Gods like Zeus and Aphrodite

as well as the complicated family of King Oedipus!

comPuTIng

Title of Session Counting and Drawing in Binary


Understand how computers count numbers in 1s and 0s and how

they draw pictures on the screen using 1s and 0s. Use magic tricks

to check for accuracy of 1s and 0s using playing cards.

DAnce

Title of Session Dance Development


Explore some of the different skills required in Dance through

analysis and creative choreography, using a professional dance work

to inspire and develop your own ideas.

(Please bring appropriate clothing for a practical session.)

DRAmA AnD TheATRe STuDIeS

Title of SessionLooking at Taking Performance From the Page All the Way Through

to Putting it on the Stage

Brief Outline of Session Practical session working with up-to-date play texts.

economIcS

Title of Session What is Economics?

Brief Outline of Session An introduction to Economics and its relevance to our daily lives.

eLecTRonIcS

Title of Session Sensing the Environment


Investigating the use of Potential dividers to make practical sensors.

Including practical work and some mathematical and graphical

analysis. Includes some practical examples of the use of potential

dividers in real electronic systems.



engLISh LAnguAge

Title of Session Language and Social Contacts

Brief Outline of Session Language and Gender; An introduction to English Language.

engLISh LAnguAge AnD LITeRATuRe

Title of Session Life or Literature? It’s all about communication!

Brief Outline of SessionHow we use language in every aspect of our lives and how writers

use it too.

engLISh LITeRATuRe

Title of Session Poetry, Lyrics and Life

Brief Outline of Session How English Literature is about everything.

FILm STuDIeS

Title of Session Analysis of Film Genre/Film Stars


There are many different genres of film – how are they different and

how can we identify these genres? How are film stars used to sell

different genre films?

FIne ART

Title of Session Painting to Music

Brief Outline of Session A creative approach to painting.

FooD, nuTRITIon AnD heALTh

Title of Session Diet Watcher


There are many health concerns associated with diet. What affects

these diets and how can we manage these conditions? Take a look

at Osteoporosis, Diabetes and Celiac Disease through a range of

mini activities.


FRench

Title of Session Achieving Perfection: Being Creative with the Perfect Tense

Brief Outline of SessionAn interactive session involving group games, poems, reading and

songs. Come along and celebrate the linguist in you!

geogRAPhy

Title of Session Migration Decisions

Brief Outline of Session A decision making exercise based on conflict in Yugoslavia.

geoLogy

Title of Session Mineral Identification

Brief Outline of SessionIntroduction to major rock forming minerals; a practical and hands

on exercise.

geRmAn

Title of Session Language Learning Through Music and Games

Brief Outline of SessionA fun and interactive session. You thought language learning was

boring? We’ll make you think again!

gRAPhIc DeSIgn

Title of Session Image Production and Mark Making Techniques

Brief Outline of Session Discussing and exploring ideas by means of experimentation.

IcT

Title of Session From Stencil to Visual Basic


You will begin programming a computer using a program called

Stencil, and gain control of the computer; getting it to do what you

want it to do. If time permits, you will then get some time to use a

true programming language called Visual Basic.

LAw

Title of Session The Innocent are Guilty

Brief Outline of SessionAn introduction to Law and the concept of justice; working in

groups on activities examining the criminal legal system.



mAThemATIcS

Title of Session The Postman Problem


We will look at a new area of Maths, called Decision. We will

investigate the most effective way for the Postman to deliver the

letters.

meDIA STuDIeS

Title of Session Introduction to Media Studies

Brief Outline of Session How are media products created to appeal to audiences?

meDIeVAL hISToRy

Title of Session The Trial of Richard III

Brief Outline of SessionWe will consider, with the opportunity of role play, how far Richard

III deserves to be labeled the murderer of his nephews in the Tower.

moDeRn hISToRy

Title of Session The Historian and the Great Events of History

Brief Outline of SessionWe will identify and consider the major events of recent history and

learn how the historian investigates these matters.

muSIc

Title of Session Introduction to Music History

Brief Outline of SessionYou will be looking at different periods of music history and their

stylistic features. You will also complete a composition task.

PhILoSoPhy

Title of Session Knowledge, Being and Value

Brief Outline of Session An exploration of philosophical questions.

PhoTogRAPhy

Title of Session Darkroom Introduction

Brief Outline of Session Introduction to photograms.


PhySIcAL eDucATIon

Title of Session Elite Athlete Performance Preparation

Brief Outline of Session Insight into the training and performance methods of elite athletes.

PhySIcS

Title of Session Springs in Series and Parallel


Simple practical investigation involving springs and graph work

followed by some mathematical analysis. Includes examples of the

use of springs in real-world systems.

PoLITIcS

Title of Session Does Politics Matter?

Brief Outline of SessionAn introduction to Politics and how it shapes every experience in our

lives.

PSychoLogy

Title of Session What is Psychology?


You will look at different topics Psychologists study including

memory and social relationships. Students will take part in some

classic Psychology experiments and look at what Psychologists have

learnt from them.

ReLIgIouS STuDIeS

Title of Session Would You Ever Murder?

Brief Outline of Session An exploration of two ethical theories.

SocIoLogy

Title of Session What is Sociology?

Brief Outline of SessionBuild a new society by examining the ways in which societies are

structured and organised.



SPAnISh

Title of Session ¡¡ Hola, Olééé !!


Would you like to learn Spanish like a native? Would you like to

improve your communication skills and prospects? Keen to impress

your family and friends? Come and take part in our interactive

session which will include fun activities and games. We promise you

will leave the room speaking Spanish!

TexTILeS TechnoLogy

Title of Session Draping on the Stand

Brief Outline of SessionLearn how to manipulate fabric on the body to create exciting

fashion pieces.

TRAVeL AnD TouRISm

Title of Session Who Goes Where?

Brief Outline of SessionUsing a variety of methods, research a holiday destination for a

specific type of tourist, resulting in a short presentation.

woRLD DeVeLoPmenT

Title of Session Improving Others’ Lives

Brief Outline of SessionDecision making exercise looking at the difficult choices

international agencies have to make.


AcTIng

Title of Session Creating a Character


You will get to try out a variety of acting techniques to help create

a believable and compelling character which you will then have the

opportunity to try out in different scenarios.

APPLIeD ScIence

Title of Session Forensic Science


Use your Science knowledge and understanding to help the Police

solve a crime. You will be using Forensic Science techniques to

analyse evidence found at a crime scene.

ART AnD DeSIgn

Title of Session Painting and Texture

Brief Outline of Session Exploring pattern and texture with print and stitch.

BuSIneSS

Title of Session Dragons’ Den

Brief Outline of Session Creating and pitching an idea, then taking it to show to the Dragon!

chILDcARe

Title of Session Why Do Children Play?


Come and experience different types of play! We will explore how

to get creative, what can be built out of junk, and how to build and

develop children’s imagination through role play.

hAIRDReSSIng & BeAuTy

Title of Session Circuit Training


Come and test your creative skills. Try out a range of hairdressing

and barbering skills on head blocks.

Beauty - design a clown face.

Vocational Subjects


heALTh AnD SocIAL cARe

Title of Session 999


Learn basic first aid responses – how to put someone in the

recovery position, CPR and how to respond if someone is choking.

Learn how to deal with bleeding/wounds and how to dress a wound.

These basic life skills could help save lives and also help you in your

future career in health and social care.

hoSPITALITy AnD cATeRIng

Title of Session Pizza Making

Brief Outline of SessionChoose from a range of ingredients and create a pizza topping

never heard of. Then look at job roles within the industry.

IcT

Title of Session Introduction to Interactive Software

Brief Outline of Session What we use, how we do it!

meDIA

Title of Session How to Create Media Products

Brief Outline of Session Film Making and Editing.

muSIc PeRFoRmAnce

Title of Session Battle of the Bands


You will get the opportunity to try out your playing skills with

others and form mini bands and, by the end of the session, you will

perform.

muSIc TechnoLogy

Title of Session How to Use Computer Software to Create and Edit Music

Brief Outline of Session Using computer software to create and edit music.


PeRFoRmIng ARTS

Title of Session Musicals

Brief Outline of SessionYou will be led through a song from a well-known musical as a

group, learning how to work together as an ensemble.

PeRFoRmIng ARTS PRoDucTIonS

Title of Session Design for Performance

Brief Outline of SessionYou will explore design for theatre through set and lighting, with a

chance to try out your skills practically in our theatre spaces.

PeRSonAL TRAInIng

Title of Session Introduction to Personal Training


What is it like to be a Personal Trainer? The session is designed to

give you an insight into different aspects of personal training. (Please

bring appropriate clothing i.e trainers, shorts, tracksuits, etc.)

SPoRT

Title of Session Analysis of Performance.

Brief Outline of SessionA practical session - sport kit required.

(Please bring appropriate clothing i.e trainers, shorts, tracksuits, etc.)

SPoRT (ouTDooR ADVenTuRe)

Title of Session Campsite Competition


You are stuck in the wilderness of Bexhill College. You have a

specific time in which to build your shelter and make a hot drink

in order to become victors. (Please bring appropriate clothing i.e

trainers, shorts, tracksuits, etc.)

Vocational Subjects


TRAVeL AnD TouRISm

Title of Session Welcome to Travel and Tourism and “Where Have I Been?”

Brief Outline of SessionUse your own holiday experiences to design a poster and win a

prize.

unIFoRmeD SeRVIceS

Title of Session How Fit Are You?

Brief Outline of SessionThis is a practical session – sport kit required.

(Please bring appropriate clothing i.e trainers, shorts, tracksuits, etc.)

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Important Notice: Every effort has been made to ensure that the information included in this Prospectus is accurate at the time of printing.

It is particularly important to note that there may be significant changes to the course details and that the College reserves the right to make the amendments as required.

Up-to-date information will be published as available on the College website.

2015 Year 10 Taster Days

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