Please find listed below details of the new enrichment activities

Kite flying

· Design and make kites from a variety of materials

· Research into kites from around the world

· Flying kites for fun

· Design of stunt kites (singles / multiples)

· Competition flying – highest / longest / most impressive stunts

· (Open to all classes)

Ornithology at Longridge

· Observing different types of birds around the grounds

· Design and make bird feeding stations to attract different types of birds

· Research into different types of foods

· Map results around grounds

· Enter data onto BBC website – Nature Watch etc.

e-Twinning

schools throughout countries in Europe.

Pupils will work on a project (which they have chosen) in partnership with another

European country. The project will be ICT based. There will be an opportunity to choose

topics ranging across all sorts of subjects and will be a chance to be in contact with young

people from other European schools.

Photography

Using digital photography to capture images

Selection of image

Lighting conditions

Editing pictures

Enhance skills in:

ICT

Art and drama

Digital photography

Model making

Self Defence

Please note that this enrichment is charged at £2 per session

This is a short course for this session of enrichment only. An external instructor will

deliver 7 sessions on basic self defence and escape technique in the event of an attack.

This could be particularly useful to the 5th and 6th form.

Flora and Fauna Survey

The intention is to completely the flora and fauna found in the grounds of the school. A

database of all the findings will be produced and entered on the BBC nature-watch

website. This activity has not been undertaken before and would be valuable to those who

have an interest in nature and conservation.

Philosophy and current affairs

This activity will involve research into the important affairs of world news and discussion

into the relevance to us and the wider picture. This activity will improve debating and

presentation skills for those involved. This is aimed at the upper end of the age range

within the school. Students will be invited to partake in this activity as part of the

school’s gifted and talented programme.

Biology Olympiad

The British Biology Olympiad tries to challenge and stimulate gifted students with an

interest in Biology to expand and extend their talents. In offering a wider syllabus than Alevel,

it allows gifted students to demonstrate their knowledge and to be suitably

rewarded and publicly recognised by the award of medals, certificates and other prizes. It

is hoped that competing in the Olympiad will encourage students already interested in

this valuable, wide-ranging and rewarding subject to continue their study beyond A-level.

For further information please visit www.biology-olympiad.org.uk/british-biologyolympiad/

Chinese Club

With a small Chinese population within LTS, this is an ideal opportunity to learn about

the culture of China, its languages and people. The activity will be delivered in part by

some of the Chinese students and in part by internet based research. This would be an

excellent activity to choose if you have an interest in participating on the planned

exchange to Dalian, China next year.

Robotics

Ever wanted to build a robot? Here is the chance to do exactly that. The limitations of

what you can do with robots is virtually limitless and only restricted by your imagination.

A basic understanding of electronics will be taught before designing and building a robot.