C O N T E N T S 35
H E A L T H & W E L L B E I N G 14
C L U B S & S O C I E T I E S
S U P E R
C U R R I C U L U M 55
L E A D E R S H I P &
L I F E E X P E R I E N C E S
F U L L E N R I C H M E N T L I S T
HEALTH & WELLBEING
Indoor Cricket
Emergency First Aid
Drawing for Fun
Mindful Colouring
Stress Less
Unsolved Murder Case Files
Streetwize SelfDefence
Gym - S and Conditioning Sessions
Mindful Mindless
Mending Ariel Hoop
CLUBS & SOCIETIES
Darts
Grade 5 Music Theory and Beyond
Vocal Harmony
NCP Function Band
College Production
Wind Ensemble
French Film Club
BAFTA Young Games
Designer Competition
Chess Club
Knitting and Crochet Club
Dungeons and Dragons
iDEA Award
Horror FIlm Club
Lego Club
Art Journaling
New College Varsity
Gender Equality
Group
Book Club
Geographical Issues
Reading Space
Film Making Club
Other Student Led
Possibilities
SUPER CURRICULUM
CREST Award
Spanish Film Club
Philosophy Club
Arts Award
Advanced English
Legal Debate Club
Oxbridge Programme
Maths @ Uni (Admissions Testing)
Politics Society
UKMT Senior Maths
Challenge
Achieving Aspirations
Programme
Dissection Club
Paving The Way for a Future in Law
Boys’ Art Club
History Book Club
Physiotherapy
Reaching for the * in A Level Art
Social Sciences
Lecture Lounge
Physics Club
LEADERSHIP & LIFE EXPERIENCES
Y13 Oxbridge Interview
Prep for Medicine, Vet
Med and Biology
Related Courses
World Challenge
Duke of Edinburgh Gold
The Enterprise Hub S I G N - U P A T
F R E S H E R S
E N R I C H M E N T A T
N E W C O L L E G E
One of the best things about coming to New College Pontefract is the chance to develop your skills and interests alongside your qualifications.
This booklet gives you an idea of some of the enrichments that we offer: clubs and societies, health and wellbeing activities, super-curricular activities to develop what you do in your timetabled lessons, and activities to support careers, life experiences and develop your leadership skills.
Enrichment activities are an important way of making new friends, trying new things and helping you get to where you want to go after sixth form college. It is the combination of your results and wider skills that will get you offers for degrees, apprenticeships and jobs. Universities and employers know that taking part in enrichment activities says a lot about the kind of person you are and the ways in which you have developed while at college.
We have something for everyone and expect all our students to take part in some form of enrichment alongside their timetabled lessons. If there are any activities that you would like to take part in that isn’t listed, speak to a member of college staff or the Senior Leadership Team in September.
Specific information about the start dates of enrichment activities, times and venues will be shared with all students in September during our Freshers Fair.
We look forward to inviting you to the official launch in September!
P O T E N T I A L C A R E E R
P A T H W A Y S
Most of our enrichment activities will provide you with useful skills and experiences to aid with potential career pathways. Look out for the following throughout this brochure to see which enrichments match up.
COMPUTING & ENGINGEERING
PERFORMING ARTS
HEALTHCARE
MEDICAL SCIENCE
BUSINESS, LAW & FINANCE
SOCIAL SCIENCES
SPORT & SERVICES
EARTH SCIENCES
CREATIVE ARTS & MEDIA
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
LANGUAGE, LITERATURE, CULTURE & EDUCATION
H E A L T H & W E L L B E I N G
I N D O O R C R I C K E T
Indoor cricket where everyone bats and everyone bowls either in pairs or 2 teams depending on numbers.
Essential life saving skills in emergency situations
D R A W I N G F O R F U N
This enrichment class is for students who want to come and draw just because they love to. Spiderman to Salvador Dali, just indulge in putting pen to paper and enjoy the therapeutic nature of creating something for yourself or others.
To help students relax & focus, Take a break from busy college life and a good way to enjoy some quite time with new people and de-stress
S T R E S S L E S S
If you are struggling with anxiety and/or feeling stressed this enrichment aims to provide you with tips and techniques to turn the volume down on the nerves and negativity. Useful if feeling overwhelmed. This is a small group workshop where everyone is welcome.
U N S O L V E D M U R D E R C A S E
F I L E S
Come as a group of friends or join a group and solve a cold murder case. Analyse evidence and find out who did it and first group to finish wins a little prize.
S T R E E T W I Z E S E L FD E F E N C E
Students will undertake a 6 week self defence and situational awareness programme that includes simple easy to recall techniques, de-escalation, the reactionary gap & the effects of adrenaline stress.
G Y M - S A N D
C O N D I T I O N I N G S E S S I O N S
Gym session with mix of cardio, weights, circuits (Hyrox) sessions/ S and C. Led by Danny Milnes Teacher of sport.
M I N D F U L M I N D L E S S M E N D I N G
Mend your mind through slow stitching, applique and embroidery. The only brain power you need is the ability to hold a needle. Destress with gentle conversation alongside the rhythmic motion of sewing.
A E R I E L H O O P
Aerial arts are a growing performance art requiring strength, coordination and flexibility. The Aerial Hoop enrichment will introduce you to these skills and provide a different take on performance arts. No experience necessary; just the willingness to give it a go.
C L U B S & S O C I E T I E S
D A R T S
Do you fancy yourself as the next Luke Littler? Come down and try out your skills at NCP Darts! We have 6 boards and provide all equipment. Session run on a lunch, bring your food and throw some arrows! Game on!
G R A D E 5 M U S I C T H E O R Y A N D B E Y O N D
Weekly sessions to support with the passing of grade 5 Music theory or work on higher ABRSM Music theory grades.
V O C A L H A R M O N Y
Vocal Harmony is our new college choir! We perform a diverse range of musical styles, from pop and jazz to gospel and folk, all arranged in beautiful 2-4 part harmonies and accompanied by live musicians. Whether you're a seasoned singer or just love to sing for fun, Vocal Harmony is the perfect place to express yourself, meet new people, and sing with others.
N C P F U N C T I O N
B A N D
Function band is open to passionate musicians and performers. This group plays exciting pop, rock, and chart hits at college events. Develop your musical skills, perform live, and be part of a high-energy ensemble that rehearse weekly.
C O L L E G E P R O D U C T I O N
Come and take part as an actor or musician or backstage in our whole college production. Rehearsals every Wednesday, plus extra rehearsals nearer the show.
W I N D E N S E M B L E
Weekly lunchtime meeting for all brass and woodwind players, plus drum and bass guitar players (must read music!). Informal rehearsals of a wide range of music with a view to performing at at least two points in the yearChristmas and Spring.
We watch French films with English subtitles such as La vie en Rose, Intouchables, Un long dimanche de fiançailles .... This club is opened to students who study French as it develops their vocabulary and listening skills but also to anyone who is interested in films as all films have subtitles. It is a good way to discover new genres, new actors, new story lines and French culture.
B A F T A Y O U N G G A M E S
D E S I G N E R C O M P E T I T I O N
Come up with a totally original game concept and you could be in with a chance to win a national prize! You don't necessarily need to be able to build a working game as developing the concept in written form is enough. Plus, you don't have to be a games design student to enter - as long as you've got some ideas!
C H E S S C L U B
Sharpen your mind and challenge your strategy skills! Chess Club is a fun and friendly space where players of all levels can play with eachother, and improve. Whether you're a beginner or a budding grandmaster, you'll develop critical thinking, patience, and problem-solving all while enjoying the classic game of kings.
Knitting and Crochet Club is a place designed for people who want to learn a new craft, or people who are already enjoying knitting and/or crochet to come and socialise whilst working on their latest projects. Very relaxed environment that’s open to all ability levels!
D U N G E O N S & D R A G O N S
Step into a world of imagination, teamwork, and adventure! Dungeons & Dragons is a tabletop role-playing game where you create your own character and join others on epic quests. Guided by a storyteller called the Dungeon Master, you’ll solve puzzles, battle monsters, and shape your own story all while building creativity, confidence, and collaboration skills.
i D E A A W A R D
The Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award, known as iDEA, is an international award winning programme that helps you develop and demonstrate your digital, enterprise and employability skills.All completed online with awards as you progress.
H O R R O R F I L M C L U B
Calling all Horror Film Freaks... Horror is an underrated and misunderstood genre, but it tends to attract a really excellent bunch of people - so if you're one of them, come meet some like-minded folk! In this club we will vote for, watch, rate & discuss some of the best movies the horror genre has to offer...there will even be the odd quiz to test your knowledge. Be afraid...be very afraid!
L E G O C L U B
Lego Club is a social club that allows students to come and relax on their lunch break whilst using Lego as much needed escapism from the pressures of the day.
A R T J O U R N A L I N G
Art journaling is a creative form of self-expression that combines visual art and written elements in a diary style personal journal. You document your life and experiences, explore your thoughts and feelings whilst experimenting with artistic media and techniques. No previous art experience is needed. This is a self-led enrichment with a visual arts teacher there to advise and offer technical support.
N E W C O L L E G E V A R S I T Y
NCLT College Varsity takes please every year just before the Easter break, involving 10 sports events against New College Doncaster and New College Bradford. We will hold training sessions and trials for badminton, dodgeball, and pickleball on a Tuesday lunch time in the sports hall after the Christmas break.
G E N D E R E Q U A L I T Y G R O U P
The NCP Gender Equality Group is for everyone: we are intersectional and trans-inclusionary. We aim to provide a safe and fun space to explore gender issues that impact on the lives of students, both in college and in the wider world. This year, we want to continue to raise awareness and campaign for positive change by building a community of empowered students!
B O O K C L U B
We'll cover one book every half-term, and will meet regularly to discuss the book's themes and evaluate its effectiveness both as a work of literature and as a piece of escapism, using Fay Wheldon's good good / bad bad book paradigm.
G E O G R A P H I C A L I S S U E S
Join a dynamic forum where passionate minds explore the world's most pressing geographical challenges from climate change and urban sprawl to resource distribution and geopolitical tensions.
R E A D I N G S P A C E
A quiet space, bring your own book and spend some time relaxing. Reading whatever it is you're currently enjoying. Who knows you might spot some people who have similar interests to you and make some new friends or you might just want a peaceful room where you can escape to your own world, that's okay too!
Calling all future Tarantinos! Ever fancied making a short film? Then come along to Film Club. No experience needed - just a mobile phone and your imagination!
S U P E R C U R R I C U L U M
C R E S T A W A R D
CREST is a nationally recognised scheme for student-led enquiry-based project work in STEM subjects. You choose your own subject and methodology for a hands-on investigation on whatever sparks your interest. There are 4 types of project: Practical Investigation, Design and Build, Research, and Communication. You will need to attend Research Skills sessions to aid your investigation. CREST awards allow you to conduct real research, contributing something new to a field of study and will help you to become an independent and reflective learner. If that wasn’t enough, you can enter your project into the Big Bang and Teen Tech Competitions, where you can showcase your project and have the chance of winning cash prizes or business and industry sponsored awards.
S P A N I S H F I L M
C L U B
The Spanish speaking world has produced some fantastic films, yet many never receive the international recognition they deserve as they aren't in English. Come, bring your lunch and enjoy some Spanish films you've probably never seen before! All films will have English subtitles so no knowledge of Spanish is necessary. All students are welcome, not just those studying A-level Spanish.
An opportunity to discuss a wide range of philosophical and ethical issues from the nature of existence to animal rights.
A R T
S
A W A R D G O L D
This is an exploratory and independent project allowing you to achieve additional UCAS points. We will meet half termly to track progress and to launch individual elements of the qualification. This is linked to the arts and developing artistry so experience or at least interest in an art form is needed. This can range from performing arts, media and photography to poetry, needlework and knitting - with everything in between!
A D V A N C E D E N G L I S H
If you love literature and would like to explore it further, this is the place for you. Perhaps you want to study literature at university. Perhaps you are aiming for a Russell Group/Oxbridge application in English. Perhaps you just really love the subject and want to explore it at a higher level. We will look at such questions as what makes meaning, advanced poetic exploration, literary theory and different academic approaches to literature, as well as exploring a range of texts. Very much discussion based, this will be a place for you to share your own reading interests too.
L E G A L D E B A T E C L U B
Researching and then presenting findings on current topical legal issues. Students will work in groups to present their arguments for and against on a legal issue.
O X B R I D G E P R O G R A M M E
The Oxbridge Programme supports students in making competitive applications to the prestigious universities of Oxford and Cambridge. An Oxford or Cambridge application requires strong academic performance and for students to have a genuine passion for their subject and be undertaking a range of further exploration of their subject beyond what they learn in the classroom. It would be most suitable for students with a GCSE profile of mostly 8s and 9s.
M A T H S @ U N I
( A D M I S S I O N S T E S T I N G )
Support for those required to complete a Maths-linked admissions test for their University course (e.g. Maths / Computer Science / Economics / Engineering / Physics)most likely Oxbridge & Russell Group applications, followed up with mock interviews & practice tasks.
P O L I T I C S S O C I E T Y
A chance to discuss, debate and try to make sense of the political events of the week. We'll try to solve all of the world's problems as best as we can!
U K M T S E N I O R M A T H S C H A L L E N G E
Promoting a love of problem-solving! Preparation for the individual competition in October aiming for a Bronze, Silver or Gold certificate (perhaps gaining entry into the follow-up Senior Kangaroo round).
A C H I E V I N G A S P I R A T I O N S P R O G R A M M E
The Achieving Aspirations Programme is New College Pontefract’s programme of support for students applying to competitive universities such as the Russell Group.
D I S S E C T I O N C L U B
Dissection of lamb heart, trachea and lungs, eyes, and brains. You'll learn more about anatomy and physiology as you explore each tissue.
