Extra Curricular Activities at Godolphin and Latymer

Godolphin&Latymer
Extra
Curricular
Activities at
Godolphin and
Latymer
This booklet is designed to give you a
flavour for the make up of Godolphin’s extra
curricular programme. We have a vast array
of exciting clubs, societies and activities that
girls of all ages can get involved with, many of
which are organised by other girls.
Having something EXTRA to do throughout
your week as School is so important so
please give the following pages a read to see
what takes your eye.
CLUBS & SOCIETIES
• LOWER + MIDDLE SCHOOL 5
• UPPER SCHOOL 12
• ALL YEARS 19
MUSIC
• CHOIRS 30
• INSTRUMENTAL GROUPS 31
DRAMA 34
• SPEECH & DRAMA 36
VOLUNTARY WORK 37
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 38
CLUBS & SOCIETIES
Year 7 German Club
Thursday
1:30
Dr Creagh
Room 13
YEAR 7
[email protected]
Have you ever wondered what German
sounds like? Or how to introduce
yourself in German? Or whether you
should choose German next year? Now
is your chance to try the language out!
We will be learning German through
games, songs and competitions. No prior
knowledge is required, and it doesn’t
matter if you miss a week.
SciZmic
Monday
Bea Thirsk
1:30
B1
Year 7
[email protected]
Fun activities and experiments for Year
7s! Get involved and make things with
your friends such as bath bombs, soap
and slime and be the first to see the
ducks hatch in spring! Every Monday
from 1:30 and you can come to
whichever session suit you.
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CLUBS & SOCIETIES
Maths Club
Wednesday
1:30
Priya Chohan
MG7
Year 7 - 8
[email protected]
The Maths Club is for girls in Years 7 and
8 to play and try to solve fun puzzles
and logic games; this can help advance
general mathematical skills used in
lessons. However, the main point of the
society is to have fun with maths whilst
developing problem-solving skills using
games such as Sudoku and Tangram
puzzles.
American University Society
Wednesday
Leana Sindi
1:30
MG8
[email protected]
American University Society aims to
prepare people in the Lower School for
the special application process of the
US by introducing the Common App
and SAT as well as working on extracurricular profiles and ability to sell oneself
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Year 7 - 9
Lower School Art Club
Tuesday
4:15 - 5:30
Mrs Briffa &
Miss Hasteley
ART DEPARTMENT
YEAR 7 - 9
[email protected]
[email protected]
The Lower School Art Club is an
opportunity for girls to get involved
in exciting and fun arts and crafts. It is
a chance to enjoy making things in a
relaxed environment using different
materials and techniques.
Junior Classics Society
Thursday
1:30
Lacey Dikkers,
Heather Percival
& Isobel Higgins
MG5
Year 7 - 9
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Lots of interesting talks for the budding
Classicists in Years 7 to 9. A fascinating
club offering simple but exciting talks
about the myths and history of the
ancient world. There are a mixture of
talks given by the sixth form and clips
from films and plenty of interaction!
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CLUBS & SOCIETIES
Lower School Drama Club
Monday
1:30
Michelle Messerer
& Reagen Readinger
Hall
Year 7 - 9
[email protected]
[email protected]
Lower School Drama is a club designed
for prospective drama students, and we
aim to play educational improvisation
games. We won’t be working towards a
production, as we don’t want any clashes
with the drama department, but we will
be doing small performances within
the club. This should be a really fun and
interesting opportunity for anyone in
Years 7-9
Junior Economics Society
Fridays
1:30
Polly Burnett &
Jess Husson
MG2
[email protected]
[email protected]
An introduction to Economics (the
study of the economy), watching
documentaries on key issues and insight
into current affairs and events related to
the economy.
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YEAR 7 - 9
Lower School French Cinema Club
Tuesday
1:30
Ms Corcoran
& Camille Cassard
Room 8
YEAR 7 - 9
[email protected]
[email protected]
In a relaxed atmosphere girls will watch
French films with English subtitles over
the course of a few weeks.They will also
be encouraged to discuss the films with
the others members of the club and
regular members will be included in the
choice of films.
Programming Robotics Club
Wednesday
1:30
Mr Belfrage
CR2
year 7 - 9
[email protected]
Make games, stories and more using
Scratch, and program a robot device.
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CLUBS & SOCIETIES
Worldwise Club
Wednesday
1:30
Miss Tomlinson
Room 12
Year 7 - 10
[email protected]
Are you interested in finding out more
about countries, cultures and current
geographical issues? The Worldwise
Club also provides the opportunity to
share travel experiences, near or far, and
introduce others to new cultures and
physical landscapes. Come along to find
out more!
Junior Writers’ Club
Thursday
1:30
Sophia DowsonCollins, Perdita Ratsma
& Tiffany Cheung
Room 32
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
For girls in Years 7-9 with an interest in literature or
language. Whether you would like to know about
the lesser known sonnets of Shakespeare, discuss
the success (or failed hilarity) of romantic-letter
writing from the most famous authors, or require
assistance with essays set by your English teachers,
you are welcome at Junior Writers’ Club.. In the
past we have published a short magazine of girls’
work and written novellas collaboratively, but this
year’s society content is for you to decide in our
first meeting! We hope to see you there.
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Year 7 - 9
German Film Club
Friday
1:30
Charlotte Dyvik
Henke
MG6
Year 7 - 11
[email protected]
Watching films in German to enhance
speaking and listening skills for all girls
in lower and middle school. Great for
GCSE revision.
STEM / CREST
Friday
1:30
Ms Valentine
P3
Year 7 - 11
[email protected]
Phun project-based activities related
to Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics.
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CLUBS & SOCIETIES
Anthropology Society
Wednesday
1:30
Olivia de Hennin
MG10
YEAR 10 - UVI
[email protected]
Anthropology is all about answering the
question: “What is it to be human?” We
will have a talk every week looking at
different aspects of culture and humans,
followed by a relaxed discussion.
C Squared (Culture Club)
Fri (MONTHLY)
1.30
Alix Roche &
Alex Lorenzotti
In / out of school
[email protected]
[email protected]
A club to visit the small and unknown
hidden jewels of the cool and arty
London! Moreover we get to see foreign
films in the most cult and fashionable
cinemas. We are also keen to take ideas
and suggestions from students.
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Year 10 - UVI
Senior Classics Society
Tuesday
1:30
Lacey Dikkers,
Sarah Kuehne-Fleurant
& Isobel Higgins
MG5
Year 10 - UVI
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
We have really fun, interesting and
informative talks for all those in Year 10
upwards who love Classics.
Economics Society
Tuesday
1:30
Evelina Durlind
MG2
Year 10 - UVI
[email protected]
Economics Society is open to anyone
with an interest in current affairs and the
economy! We meet in MG2 on Tuesday
lunchtimes and talk about what’s
happening in the world. Interested in
money and how it all works? See you
there!
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CLUBS & SOCIETIES
Feminist Society
Monday
1:30
Sophia McGowan
MG6
Year 10 - UVI
[email protected]
Each week there will be a presentation
followed by a discussion. We talk about
issues that women face and how women
are represented in films, music and other
mainstream media. We are pro-gender
equality, not just pro-women!
History Documentary Society
Friday
Alix Sayer
1:30
MG7
[email protected]
Watch history documentaries which
relate to GCSE and A Level curriculums
and expand your historical knowledge.
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Year 10 - UVI
Law Society
Wednesday
1.30
Sophie Knowles
& Ali Nelson Smith
MG5
Year 10 - UVI
[email protected]
[email protected]
If you are interested in Law and current
affairs we are sure you will enjoy our
introduction to Law’s key concepts, the
study of Law at University and its impact
on all areas of society. Have you ever
wondered what a subpoena is? If your
lack of legal jargon is holding you back
from enjoying Suits to the fullest, the
Law Society is definitely for you!
Model United Nations
N/A
N/A
Mr Bosanquet
In / out of school
Year 10 - UVI
[email protected]
Model United Nations! Form part of
a delegation in a global current affairs
society for year 10 upwards. Get
involved and attend MUN conferences
at Latymer Upper and Francis Holland
as well as other schools on a regular
basis. No experience necessary.
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CLUBS & SOCIETIES
Philosophy Society
Friday
1:30
Sophie Drake
MG10
Year 10 - UVI
[email protected]
Philosophy can be ANYTHING. Each
week we’ll talk about a different BIG
QUESTION. We will watch movies and
have group discussions where everyone
can join in and say what they think :-)
Psychology Society
Monday
Abby Hall
1:30
MG5
[email protected]
Psychology Society is a great way to
enhance your extra-curricular activities.
There are weekly talks (generally
given by sixth-formers or anyone else
who would like to present a topic) on
different ideas related to psychology: the
social science focused on the workings
of the human mind. The informal talks
are always fun and interesting and open
for discussion. Come along and see what
you think…!
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Year 10 - UVI
Spanish Chats
Friday
1:30
Libby Greetham &
Elle Morgan-Williams
Room 34
Year 10 - UVI
[email protected]
[email protected]
Spanish Chats is an informal club where
we talk about various topics within
the Spanish oral syllabus. Towards the
middle of the year we will prepare for
a Spanish debating competition – but
there is no need to take part in this if
you don’t want to! Just come along and
have a good time whilst improving your
spoken Spanish!
Spanish Surgery
Wednesday
1:30
Miss Matthews
Room 34
Year 10 - UVI
[email protected]
Need help with Spanish? Don’t
understand the homework? Help is at
hand from your Spanish teacher.
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CLUBS & SOCIETIES
SPLAT
Wednesday
1:30
Camille Cassard
MG1 & MG2
YEAR 11 - UVI
[email protected]
SPLAT provides students with the fantastic
opportunity of gaining a greater insight into History
of Art. SPLAT is centered around presentations
given by students and outside speakers on topics
ranging from a student’s favourite artist to how
art as a subject translates into a career. This
society is an excellent opportunity for students in
Year 11 and above who study or are planning to
study History of Art, but equally for younger girls
who love art!
Art is one of the most powerful mediums of
expression and of gaining a different perspective
of the world. It is important that we learn the
values and power of this medium by gaining
knowledge about a whole spectrum of artists.
Theatre Club
Once every half term
Marina Jenkins
& Ms Mason
Theatres in London
[email protected]
[email protected]
In the club we try to pick a play that most people
are interested in seeing. Last year we saw a wide
range of plays. These included Ibsen’s ‘A Doll’s
House’, the National’s ‘A Taste of Honey’ and
‘From Morning To Midnight’ (a weird German
realism play) and Punchdrunk’s ‘A Drowned Man’
(a promenade immersive theatre piece in a multistory warehouse). The evenings out are very
enjoyable and the day after we meet at break to
share thoughts on the performance. You do not
need to sign-up in advance; if the chosen play
intrigues you, then just ask a rep for a form!
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YEAR 10 - UVI
Aces @ Bridge
Friday
1:30
Ms Thomas
MG5
ALL YEARS
[email protected]
“The Queen of Clubs” – Aces @ Bridge
gives beginners an opportunity to learn a
great card game and more experienced
players the chance to sharpen their skills.
Join us every Friday for 30 minutes of
card-playing fun.
Amnesty International Group
Tuesday
1:30
Ms Waltham
G2
ALL YEARS
[email protected]
The Amnesty International group
writes letters to people in positions
of authority all over the world to urge
them to free prisoners of conscience,
stop torture and prevent other human
rights violations. We provide the letters
and information and all you need to
do is come along and spend 5 or 10
minutes of your time writing a letter to
help prevent someone suffering.
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CLUBS & SOCIETIES
Animé club
Wednesday
1:30
Victoria Chan
MG6
ALL YEARS
[email protected]
Come along to Animé Club where we
watch different genres of animé.
Chess Club
Tuesday
1:30
Mr Werker,
Natasha Boret &
Frannie Stephens
Room 34
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
A club for chess and suicide chess
players. There are three competitions:
a chess ladder, a chess tournament and
a suicide chess tournament which run
at different times during the year. Chess
club is open to all year groups and all
levels of experience, including novice. It
is not compulsory to come every week
unless you are in a tournament. And
don’t worry, we’re not all geeky! :)
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ALL YEARS
China Club
Thursday
1:30
Annabel Howell
MG3
ALL YEARS
[email protected]
China Club is a relaxed place to learn
and experience authentic Chinese
culture through food and beverage
tastings, discussions and watching
Chinese movies.
Christian Union
Friday
1:30
Lucy Morris
G2
ALL YEARS
[email protected]
Christian Union is an informal, relaxed
place to talk about the Christian faith.
We watch films and always have amazing
cake! Hope to see you at CU!
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CLUBS & SOCIETIES
Current Affairs Society
Monday
1:30
Amelia Lloyd
& Lottie Leigh
Room 13
ALL YEARS
[email protected]
[email protected]
This is a new club where we will discuss
current affairs from the news in an accessible
and fun way. It is a casual environment
where everyone can contribute or just
listen to gain perspective of what’s going on
in the world at the moment. Anyone who
is interested in studying History, Economics,
Geography, Law or Politics will find it very
useful and informative but everyone (of any
year group) is very welcome. So let’s get
current affairs society!!
Dr Dolphin
ALL YEARS
Millie Whittaker
& Olivia Dinwoodie
[email protected]
This is a magazine with a biomedical
and biological focus. We are looking for
anyone with an interest in these subjects
to help us write interesting articles that
we can publish to make an interesting
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ESU Public Speaking Competition
Tuesday
1:30
Ms Butterworth
Room 32
ALL YEARS
[email protected]
Squad preparation for regional
competition.
French Debating / Conversation Club
Wednesday
1:30
Ms Corcoran,Therese
Rottner,Alix Sayer &
Talissa El-Khoury
Room 8
ALL YEARS
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
French Debating/Conversation Club is a fun,
casual way for Sixth Formers to improve
their oral skills with the help of native
speakers! We talk about current affairs
and also focus on particular topics that
the girls who attend find most challenging.
Its relaxed atmosphere means that you
shouldn’t be afraid to make mistakes and
can improve from week to week!
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CLUBS & SOCIETIES
Geography Documentary Club
Monday
1.30
Lauren Borgers
& Alanna Scott
G2
ALL YEARS
[email protected]
[email protected]
An opportunity to take a moment
and absorb some rather interesting
geographical documentaries.
Geography Society
Thursday
1:30
Annabel Barker
& Annabel Frost
Room 34
[email protected]
[email protected]
If you’re thinking about doing geography
at University or are studying it in the
Sixth form, Geography Society is the
place to be on Thursday lunch times!
Whether you want to sit and enjoy
others’ presentations or give your own,
you can learn new and interesting stuff
you might never have thought had
anything to do with geography.
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ALL YEARS
History Society
Thursday
1:30
Sophie Eyre
G2
ALL YEARS
[email protected]
History Society is a fun and informal
society full of interesting talks about a
whole range of exciting historical events!
A great opportunity to learn about
topics that you might not get to cover
in class! Anyone is welcome to attend
or present.
Inaccurate Classical Film Society
Wednesday
1:30
Chiara Zucchelli
MG3
ALL YEARS
[email protected]
At Inaccurate Classical Film Society
(ICFS), we meet and watch some
questionably good movies/ TV shows.
We then realise how truly awful they are
when we use our classical knowledge
to point out the historical inaccuracies.
Open to all ages, with or without
classical knowledge; togas optional. We
watch, we criticise, we eat.
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CLUBS & SOCIETIES
Languages @ Lunch
Monday
1:30
Aimee Lister &
Alix Sayer
MG7
ALL YEARS
[email protected]
[email protected]
Talks in English about different cultures
and languages by both students and
teachers.
Lost In Translation
Friday
1:30
Alex Bartholomew,Elle
Morgan-Williams,
Alexandra Naoumovitch,
Sarika Datta
Room 26
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Lost in Translation runs every Friday.
We can help you with French, Spanish,
Latin, German and Italian and answer
any questions you have. Not only that,
but come every week to learn about
different cultures and societies. Hope to
see you there!
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ALL YEARS
Middle Eastern Culture Club
Monday
1:30
Serena Galy &
Sarah Abbasi
MG3
ALL YEARS
[email protected]
[email protected]
We aim to teach members about the
beauty, history and culture of the middle
eastern and Arabic countries.
Open Platform
Friday
1:30
Annabel Howell
MG3
ALL YEARS
[email protected]
Open Platform is a discussion club
where we will host talks on a huge
spectrum of topics. All who attend will
have the opportunity to present talks
on topics they are interested in and we
will also be having guest speakers. Open
Platform is held every second week to
give speakers time to prepare.
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CLUBS & SOCIETIES
Physics and Engineering Society
Tuesday
1:30
Daisy Walker &
Lauren David
P1
ALL YEARS
[email protected]
[email protected]
Each week we watch a short video, or
listen to a fascinating talk given by a
student, with enough time for questions
and discussion at the end. We aim to
tailor the talks to match up with popular
topic areas, for example astrophysics.
You don’t have to come every week and
it is open to the whole school!
The Signpost
N/A
N/A
The Signpost Team
N/A
[email protected]
The NEW Godolphin and Latymer
online newspaper will feature sections
from current affairs to markets and
finance and many more areas. We are
always looking for budding journalists
across a range of topics so drop us a
line if you want to get involved.
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ALL YEARS
Spanish Cinema Club
Thursday
1:25
Mouki Kambouroglou
Bella Corich
Flavia Galdiolo
& Bea Thirsk
Room 8
ALL YEARS
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
We will watch a film in Spanish (with
English subtitles) across several sessions
in order to practice listening, learn new
vocab and (for those who aren’t studying
Spanish) generally enjoy learning more
about the culture of Spain and other
Spanish-speaking countries.
Spanish Reading Club
Monday
1:30
Miss Matthews
Room 8
ALL YEARS
[email protected]
Spanish Reading Club is for anyone
bilingual or with a high level of Spanish,
in any year group, who wants to read in
Spanish with other interested girls. It is
also the point of contact for girls taking
early IGCSE Spanish.
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MUSIC
CHOIRS
Year 7 Choir
Monday
1:25 - 2:05
AMS
OPEN TO ALL
[email protected]
Mrs Garcia
This is for any girl who enjoys singing. The choir performs at each termly
concert and the Carol Service.
Y7 girls who are members of this choir will be able to audition for the Junior
Chamber Choir in the spring term.
Year 8 / 9 Choir
Friday
Mrs Laurence
1:25 - 2:05
AMS
OPEN TO ALL
[email protected]
This is for any girl who enjoys singing. The choir performs at each termly
concert and the Carol Service.
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Senior Choir (Y10 – U6)
Tuesday
1:25 - 2:05
Mr Laflin
AMS
OPEN TO ALL
[email protected]
This is for any girl in Yr 10/11 or sixth form who enjoys singing. The choir
performs at each termly concert, the School Birthday Service and the
Carol Service.
Junior Chamber Choir
MonDAY 10:35-11:15
Mrs Laurence
Tuesday 4.10-5:00
MR1
AUDITIONED
[email protected]
This choir is for those in years 7-9 who pass an audition.The choir performs
at each termly concert and the Carol Service as well as taking part in trips
out of school and tours.
Year 7 girls will be auditioned in January.
Senior Chamber Choir
Tues 4:10-5:00
Mr Laflin
Thurs 10.35-11.15
AMS/MR1
AUDITIONED
[email protected]
This choir is for those in Yr 10/11 and the sixth form years who pass an
audition. The choir performs at each termly concert and the Carol Service
as well as taking part in trips out of school and tours.
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MUSIC
INSTRUMENTAL
GROUPS
Recorder Group
Thursday
10:35 - 11:15
Miss Austen-Brown
MR4 (studio)
OPEN TO ALL
[email protected]
This group is run by Miss Austen-Brown, the school’s recorder teacher and is open to any
girls who wish to join.
Percussion Ensemble
Tuesday
4.10 – 5:00
MR4 (studio)
OPEN TO ALL
[email protected]
Mr Neville
This group is run by Mr Neville, the school’s percussion teacher and is open to any girls
who wish to join.
String Ensemble
Monday
Mrs Garcia
10:35 - 11:15
AMS
OPEN TO ALL
[email protected]
If you play a string instrument and you want to play in a large string group, you should
consider joining this group. Players of all standards are welcome.
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Concert Band
Thursday
10.35 - 11.15
AMS
OPEN TO ALL
[email protected]
Mrs Laurence
If you play a wind or brass instrument and you want to play in a large wind ensemble, you
should consider joining this group. Players of all standards are welcome.
Chamber Orchestra
Monday
4:15 - 5:30
AMS
OPEN TO ALL
Mr Laflin / Mrs Laurence
This group is for orchestral players of grade 7&8 standard. Admission to this group will be by
invitation for string players and by audition for wind/brass/percussion.
Brass Ensemble
Tuesday
1:25 - 2:05
Mr Lewington
MR1
OPEN TO ALL
[email protected]
This is a group girls who play a brass instruments. Players of all standards are welcome.
Swing Band
Friday
Mr Laflin
1:25 - 2:05
MR1
ADVANCED
[email protected]
This is an invitation only group for girls who are of an advanced standard (Trumpet/
Trombone / Saxophone / Rhythm Section). If you are interested in joining this group then
you should speak to Mr. Laflin
In addition, there are other smaller and chamber music groups,
such as SAXOPHONE ENSEMBLE and FLUTE GROUP: your
instrumental teacher may recommend one or more of these to you.
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DRAMA
The School Production
Open to all year groups, the school production is our biggest event on the Drama
Department calendar. Each year we alternate between a play and a musical. Parts are given
to reliable girls who are successful in the audition process. There is no audition process for
crew roles, and girls can join Tech Club if they want to be a part of the stage crew. The
school production is usually performed in February, before half term.
The Senior Production
Open to years 10 to U6, this production is student led. Our Theatre Captains direct the
play, and co-produce it together with our Tech Captains. Entry to the cast is through an
audition process. Directors are encouraged to produce plays involving a large cast, to
provide plenty of opportunities for large numbers of girls to be involved. There is no
audition process for crew roles, and girls can join Tech Club if they want to be a part of the
stage crew. The production is usually performed in November.
The Lower School Production
Girls in years 8 and 9 may opt to take part in the Lower School Production, directed by
Miss Tricker (Speech and Drama). Auditions for the Lower School Production take place at
the beginning of the autumn term. Rehearsals take place every Friday after school, and the
performances are in the Summer Term.
The Year 7 Christmas Play
Although this is not technically an extra-curricular event, it is worth making a note of as
it involves every girl in year 7. Performed in December to the local elderly citizens at our
annual Christmas Tea Party, this production has become a Godolphin tradition.
Tech Club
Open to girls in years 9-U6,Tech Club is a fun Friday afternoon club run by our Performing
Arts Technician, James, and our Tech Captains. Tech Club girls learn how to run the Bishop
Centre, with focus on lighting, sound, stage management, set/prop design, and costume
design. Club members become the crew on all of our productions. If you are interested in
joining, please turn up to the Bishop Centre after school and speak to James and the Tech
Captains (Ali Flanagan & Syrie Gwyn Palmer).
GLTV
GLTV is run by Ms Adams, and involves creating a monthly TV news bulletin to broadcast
to the school community. GLTV crew members will be responsible for filming various
events across the school calendar, including sport, lectures, house events, year group day
visits, overseas visits, and all other activities that take place within the school community.
The GLTV crew will be responsible for all filming, editing, presenting (news reading) and
reporting, and will produce the 3 minute bulletin once a month. Editing and news-reading/
presenting will be completed after school on a Friday in the recording studio. All other
filming will be at various times, depending on the event.
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SPEECH & DRAMA
SPEECH & DRAMA is a particular popular extra-curricular choice
for almost half of the girls in the School. Lessons develop solo
acting, poetry recitation and public speaking skills. These lessons
are timetabled for groups of 8-10 girls in year 7 and generally take
place either before or after school.
From year 10 upwards Speech and Drama lessons are timetabled
in private study lessons, where possible, and the group size reduces
to between 6 and 8 students.
As well as the general confidence that Speech and Drama can
bring to a student’s oratory skills it is also possible to take Trinity
Guildhall examinations, starting with Grade 3 level work and
progressing year by year to Grade 8. Whilst examination entry is
not compulsory it is encouraged.
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VOLUNTARY WORK
It is important to make a difference and to give something back to our community,
both locally and beyond. Many girls find their voluntary work among the most
rewarding and satisfying things they do while at school. You will find that you get
a great deal out of the work that you do through meeting and working with new
and different people of all ages and with a range of needs. You can apply for a
voluntary placement at the end of the Autumn Term in Year 10.
We also hope that everyone in the sixth form will find some time to take part in
voluntary work or some form of community service.You may need to do this as
part of your Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme or your IB CAS, but we hope
that you will do it because you want to, recognising that this may well be one of
the most rewarding aspects of your sixth form career.
We have lots of exciting opportunities to get involved in but we are also keen
that you should take initiative and form your own projects. If you do so, or
become involved in any community or voluntary work in England or abroad,
please let us know!
Enjoy your placement, make a difference to people’s lives – and report back.
For more information on the types of placements the school offers contact
Miss Joyce in the school office: [email protected]
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION
PE is seen as a vital part of the girls’ overall education
at Godolphin and allows the girls time to rejuvenate
their minds, helping to promote a positive attitude
towards studying whilst working on both individual and
team skills. Girls learn to deal with both success and
failure, something which is ever present in their lives,
as well as taking risks whilst challenging themselves.
All these attributes will help them both on and off the
sports field.
With this in mind the department offers a wide variety
of sports and clubs both within the curricular and extra
curricular programmes. Our main sports are hockey and
netball in the winter along with tennis, rounders, cricket
and athletics in the summer.
SQUADS
We have squads in hockey, netball, gymnastics, basketball,
rounders, cricket, athletics and tennis. Girls try out at the
beginning of the season for a squad and places are earned
on practical performance as well as attitude to learning and a
girl’s commitment to practices and fixtures. Squads are never
fixed and girls are often asked to join during the course of
the year as their skills develop; equally girls may be asked to
leave if their commitment, attitude or performance drops.
We have an inclusive approach towards sport and girls who
do not make the squad can still attend clubs which run
alongside the squads’ lunch time practice.
Netball
Netball is an increasingly popular sport at Godolphin and
Latymer School. The majority of girls play it throughout the
years, it’s enjoyable but competitive and challenging.
With just seven players on each side, the game requires
good team working skills and the ability to think well under
pressure. Quick passing and footwork make it one of the
fastest moving games the girls enjoy and skills, such as handeye coordination, spatial awareness and decision making.
Fully inclusive and, above all fun, netball is enjoyed by all ages
and abilities.Training is available before school and lunch times
and regular fixtures, tournaments are played after school.
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As with all sports, competition is encouraged and we field
the following teams in each age group;
• U12 ABCDEFGH Club
• U13 ABCDEF Club
• U14 ABCD
• U15 ABCD
• U16 ABC
• U18 1VII 2VII 3VII
This spurs each and every girl to work hard to improve her
performance and rewards them with a team place even if
they are not elite players. It also helps everyone understand
the value of determination and practice by clearly outlining a
pathway for progression.
Each year the school takes part in numerous local and regional
competitions, showing great flair, talent and sportsmanship. It
also underpins our commitment to providing enjoyable and
inclusive sport for all.
Hockey
Hockey is often a new sport to some girls but the
enthusiasm to try the unknown is overwhelming. The squad
is not selected as early as others in order to give those who
have never played before a chance to experience hockey
and develop their skills. When the squad is selected we have
A-D teams for the U12/13 squads and A/B for all other
year groups. By doing this we allow as many girls as possible
to play.
A joint netball and hockey sports tour runs each year,
alternating between the lower school and seniors. The
U13/14 squads have the opportunity to go to Northern
Ireland for five days with the senior tour being slightly further
afield to South Africa or Barbados.
Gymnastics
The gym squad is an invitational group for students from
all year groups. The group works towards external school
competitions and internal displays in floor and vault and
acrobatic disciplines. Gymnasts are encouraged to work
together to develop their skills and produce spectacular
performances at the end of the spring term.
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Basketball
There is a junior and senior squad which comprises of Years
7-9 and then Year 10 and above. Girls attend training once a
week and work at game play as well as individual skills. We
are part of a league which plays fixtures over the autumn and
spring terms.
Rounders
Rounders squads look at girls’ ability to both bat and field.
They need to demonstrate tactical understanding in order to
limit a batter’s scoring opportunities as well as where to hit
the ball in order to gain the best chance to score a rounder.
There are four teams in U12-14 and two in the U15.
Athletics
The athletics squad is gaining in strength with many girls
participating outside of school. Girls will practise a variety of
events and often get the chance to represent the school both
in the winter months through borough indoor events and
cross country, as well as in the summer. Athletics is very much
a team event as often it is the team that progresses through,
although girls can also be selected for borough or regional
teams on an individual basis.
Tennis
Tennis is a popular summer squad and girls benefit from
external coaches who work alongside the PE department.
Squads will be made up of approximately 20 girls. Squad
members are expected to participate in either or both the
schools’ singles and doubles competitions during the second
part of the summer term.
Cricket
The cricket squad is made up of girls who attend the weekly
extra curricular club. They will enter the national indoor
competition during the winter months as well as the newly
formed U13 and U15 H&F borough summer league.
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As PE and sport are an integral part of the school day, it
is important to offer a wide variety of activities in order
to try and appeal to girls of all ages. The hope is that girls
will experience a sporting activity which will stay with them
into adulthood.
With this in mind we offer the following activities either at
lunch time or after school during the course of the year.
Pilates
The aim of Pilates is to learn how to move correctly and
efficiently. Sitting at a desk pulls muscles and joints out of
alignment which, in class, are rebalanced and strengthened.
The focus is on building core strength which improves posture
and prevents injury; the class environment and structure also
helping to reduce stress. The habits formed in teenage years
are those that continue through to adulthood, and therefore,
practicing correct movement patterns at this age is highly
beneficial.
Pilates takes place in school on Mondays 4.15-5.15pm.
Kickboxing
The kickboxing classes allow the girls to be involved in martial
arts in a fun and safe environment. Besides developing boxing
skills, important self-confidence and super fitness, the upbeat
and interactive class encourages girls to work as a team and
feel empowered.
Physically – Their cardiovascular fitness and strength will
increase immensely, as well as coordination, reaction time and
balance.
Mentally – Focus, concentration and determination. The
classes are structured and provide a situation for working
together and respect for one another.
Emotional – Improvement in confidence, self-esteem.
Physiologically – Feel Good Factor – Endorphins are released
during the workout and results in mood elevation and a sense
of calm afterwards.
Kickboxing takes place in school on Mondays 4.15-5.15pm
for beginners and 5.15-6.15pm for advanced.
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Squash
Squash is run on a 10 week (termly) cycle so more girls
can experience it as places are limited to 12. Initially only
open to Yr 8 and above but Yr 7 are welcome to join from
Christmas onwards (if space is available). A fun and happy
environment is created where the fundamentals of squash
are taught through individual skills and match play by the
head coach at Queens.
Squash takes place at The Queens Tennis Club, Barons
Court on Mondays from 4.30-5.30pm.
Dance
In dance girls work on stamina, strength and flexibility.
These skills are then incorporated into a variety of dance
styles to ensure the students get training in all aspects
of dance.
Dance takes place in school on Tuesdays 4.15-5.15pm
for beginners and 5.15-6.15pm for advanced and Fridays
3.15-4.15pm for all abilities.
Yoga
Yoga classes have run for over 14 years and combine the
mind, body and spirit whilst focusing on breath control in
order to ensure you can stretch further, relax in a position
and increase your flexibility.
Yoga takes place in school on Tuesdays 4.15-5.15pm
until the end of the Easter term.
Cricket
Godolphin is the top girls’ school in London for cricket at
a time when cricket is the fastest growing sport for girls
in the country. Teams are selected from the cricket club
to represent the School at U12, U13 and U15 age-groups
and have won competitions nationally. Mark and Buddy
Mason are top MCC coaches from the Lords Cricket
Academy and are the most experienced schools’ coaches
in London.
Cricket takes place in school on Wednesday lunch times
from 1.15-2pm.
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Karate
A traditional style, Shito-Ryu Karate is taught and the club has
been running for over 10 years with the same Chief Instructor of
the United English Karate Federation Richard Bolton (5th Dan).
Emphasis is placed on safe light movements to suit all body types.
The school has produced several black belts and we have several
up and coming brown belts at the moment who should achieve
their black belts by the time they leave the school. All abilities are
welcome as well as students from other styles who may have
done karate before.
Lots of the girls use karate as credit for their D of E award.
Karate takes place in school on Wednesdays from 4.15-5.15pm
for beginners and 5.15-6.15pm for advanced.
Fencing
Fencing club introduces girls to the discipline and challenge of
sword sports. Girls mainly train with the epee, the weapon based
on a duelling sword, and later cover the basics of sabre, based
on the cavalry sword. Training includes bladework and footwork
drills along with an introducing to fighting (using electrical scoring
equipment) and an understanding of the etiquette of the sale.
The club aims to give the girls an introduction to this complex
sport with a view to igniting a life-long interest and enthusiasm.
Football
This is a very popular club with girls of all age groups. We look at
basic and more advanced skills as well as tactical game play over
a variety of sizes. We play some fixtures against other schools as
well as train every Friday after school from 3.30-4.30pm.
Tennis
External coaches from Henry Lamb Tennis take the sessions.
Their coaches are enthusiastic and professional who work hard
to build skills and inspire a passion for the game. Tennis is viewed
as more than just a sport, it’s a life skill. All ages will get something
out of our coaching, whether it’s an improvement in technique
or the confidence that comes from learning something new.
Coaching sessions run at lunch times throughout the summer
term and sign up letters will be available in the spring term.
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Rock climbing
Approximately 15-20 girls from any year group, are
escorted by two members of staff to the Westway
Climbing Centre, London’s premier indoor climbing venue.
Girls are taught by qualified instructors in small groups,
depending on their level of expertise and experience.
Climbers range from absolute beginners learning the
ropes (!), through to seasoned lead climbers. At the end of
the hour and a half climbing session there is always some
time for bouldering fun (climbing without ropes, over a
crash mat) and stretching to warm down.
There is often the opportunity to go on an outdoor
adventurous visit in the summer term where rock climbing
will be one of the activities you will participate in.
Rock climbing runs from 4.00-5.30pm usually on a Friday
(although day may vary) in the summer term only.
Rowing
Rowing is a popular sport, with over 50 girls rowing
competitively over a variety of year groups. More than 2/3
of Year 9 girls try out for a place in the J14 squad, and there
are also squads for J15, J16 and J18 rowers. Training on the
water takes part at Putney, from KCS Wimbledon’s Boat
House. The Boat Club competes at many local, regional
and national races, with highlights being the Schools’ Head
of the River and the National Schools’ Regatta.
Rowing takes place all year round on various days after
school and Saturdays.
Tennis Coaching
During the summer term the girls have the opportunity to
have small group coaching sessions with the coaches from
Henry Lamb Tennis. They work on developing individual
skills as well as game play.
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NOTES
Extra Curricular Activities at
Godolphin and Latymer
The Godolphin and Latymer School, Iffley Road, Hammersmith, London W6 0PG
Tel: 020 8741 1936 www.godolphinandlatymer.com