After School Taster Sessions 2019
In March we will be running four weeks of after school taster sessions. Designed for students in Years 10 and 11, these sessions will give students a flavour of college life to help them make the right choice when deciding on a course after school.
Take a look at the courses on offer below, and then complete the booking form to receive further information.
Places may be limited and courses will run subject to sufficient numbers.
Book Your Place The DEADLINE to sign up is: Monday 25th February 2019
Subject | Day | Time | Sessions | Number of sessions | Information |
Tuesday | 4:15 - 5:15pm | 26/03/2019 | 1 | Fitness Training & Testing sessions supported by theory elements of Anatomy & Physiology. The content underpins Level 3 sport and Level 3 Sport Science. | |
Tuesday | 4:15 - 5:15pm | 19/03/2019 | 1 | A football academy related taster day. For potential students who are interested in football. This is an opportunity for students to sample aspects of the football studies course and also giving them the opportunity to show off their ability through various drills and practices. | |
Tuesday | 4:15 - 5:15pm | 05/03/2019 12/03/2019 | 2 | A range of Public Service team building and career activities followed by a review/skills audit of performance. Different sports x 4 over 4 weeks. Students to review their performance each week, set targets to develop and repeat to see if target has been reached. | |
Tuesday | 4:15 - 5:15pm | 19/03/2019 26/03/2019 | 2 | Week 1 – Messy play – You will explore how children learn through play and being creative Week 2 – Mark making – Learn why mark making is so crucial for early years development. Begin to understand how children are using mark making as their first step towards writing. |
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Tuesday | 4:15 - 5:15pm | 05/03/2019 12/03/2019 | 2 | Week 1 – The measurement of body systems. What is your circulatory system? Week 2 – Communicating with individuals. How should we communicate with someone who has dementia? |
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Tuesday | 4:15 - 5:15pm | 05/03/2019 12/03/2019 | 2 | Week 1 – Taste Testing and branding awareness Week 2 – Create and design a new product/service then pitch the idea. |
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Wednesday | 4:15 - 5:15pm | 06/03/2019 | 1 | Introduction to course and industry Where in the World? – major attractions What are your skills – personal skills check – have you got what it takes? Cabin crew taster – safety demonstration Holiday rep taster – transfer coach transfer speech |
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Wednesday | 4:00 - 5:15pm | 13/03/2019 20/03/2019 27/03/2019 | 3 | Week 1 : Intro to Manicure (Natalie Ashworth) Week 2 & 3: Creative Hair Techniques (Ann Hunter) |
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Wednesday | 4:00 - 5:15pm | 06/03/2019 13/03/2019 27/03/2019 | 3 | An introduction to a range of healthy meals that you can create at home. You will need to bring £2 each week to cover the cost of ingredients. | |
Tuesday | 4.00 - 5.00pm | 12/03/2019 19/03/2019 26/03/2019 |
3 | An introduction to the art & Design facilities including print, darkrooms, photo and 3D casting. | |
Tuesday | 4.00 - 5.00pm | 12/03/2019 19/03/2019 26/03/2019 |
3 | An introduction to some of the software used on the creative digital media, games development and film & TV courses. | |
Tuesday | 4.00 - 5.00pm | 05/03/2019 12/03/2019 |
2 | A fun and easy introduction to Python programming, ideal for the budding coders amongst you. Python is a very quick programming language to pick up and is easily adaptable for both small and large projects. | |
Tuesday | 4.00 - 5.00pm | 12/03/2019 19/03/2019 26/03/2019 |
3 | Use of computers to create compositions, from looking at drum programming and sequencing, to the use of samplers and synthesisers to create your own compositions - from thiswe can then record vocals (If we have some vocalists in the group) to complete your compositions. | |
Tuesday | 4.00 - 5.00pm | 12/03/2019 19/03/2019 26/03/2019 |
3 | An introduction to performing arts covering a range of acting techniques and approaches to performance, including acting, dance and voice! | |
Tuesday | 4.00 - 5.00pm | 05/03/2019 12/03/2019 19/03/2019 26/03/2019 |
4 | Carry out a project using basic jointing techniques | |
Tuesday | 4.00 - 5.00pm | 05/03/2019 12/03/2019 19/03/2019 26/03/2019 |
4 | Building “Deadmen” and “Pyramids” using bricks and mortar. | |
Tuesday | 4.00 - 5.00pm | 05/03/2019 12/03/2019 19/03/2019 26/03/2019 |
4 | Craft your initials out of copper tubing and take away away your work. | |
Tuesday | 4.00 - 5.00pm | 05/03/2019 12/03/2019 19/03/2019 26/03/2019 |
4 | Try welding two pieces of steel together using high powerd welding sets. | |
Engineering |
Tuesday |
4.00 - 5.00pm | 05/03/2019 12/03/2019 19/03/2019 26/03/2019 |
4 | You will have the opportunity to create a battery-powered air freshener or a Kinetically powered car using various tools. |
Electrical |
Tuesday |
4.00 - 5.00pm | 05/03/2019 12/03/2019 19/03/2019 26/03/2019 |
4 | Try installing a simple lighting circuit, testing it for electrical safety. See if you can make your bulb light up! |
Plastering |
Tuesday |
4.00 - 5.00pm | 05/03/2019 12/03/2019 19/03/2019 26/03/2019 |
4 | Have a go at plastering a wall trying to get the smoothest finish you can! |
Tuesday | 4:15 - 5:15pm | 19/03/2019 | 1 | Competition on coastal habitat of Morecambe Bay. Students will make 3D models out of recycled material |