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Family day 2016

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What’s On

Living Biology – The Effects of Caffeine Biology, Rooms 1F05 and 1F03

Computing Code Cracker Challenge

Family Open Day Saturday 2nd July 10am – 2pm Welcome to the first Sir John Deane’s Family Day. This is your opportunity to tour our unique sixth form college, meet staff and students, explore a range of subject areas and take part in up to 25 different drop in sessions and workshops. Our Event Hosts and Student Ambassadors will be on hand to help you along your way. Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College

Computer Science, Room 4G04 Test your computing skills by cracking a series of codes. Every 20 minutes

Brands and Advertising – How much do you know? Business, Room 3F11 Discover quizzes and activities around the theme of consumer brands and advertising. Drop-in

Chancellor for a Day Economics, Room 3F06 An introduction to budgetary economics. Families have the opportunity to be Chancellor of the Exchequer and present their own ‘budget’. Every 20 minutes

Hands on Chemistry Chemistry, Rooms 1F08 and 1F10 A circus of chemistry practical activities for all the family. Every 20 minutes

Outstanding OFSTED

Physics in Action Physics, Rooms 2F03 and 2F04 Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College Monarch Drive, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 8AF www.sjd.ac.uk | 01606 810020 @SirJohnDeanes #SirJohnDeanes

Explore a range of incredible physics demonstrations and experiments. Drop in

An exciting Biology experiment investigating the effects of caffeine in living organisms. Every 20 minutes

Guilty or Not Guilty Law, Room 4F12 Act as the jury in an exhilarting court room scenario. Every 20 minutes

The next President of the USA Politics, Room 4F10 Explore the policies of Trump and Clinton. Which way would you vote? Every 20 minutes

Horrible Histories – Princes in the Tower and Richard III

Media in its many forms

Two different events where you can discover Tudor Life and determine the guilt or innocence of Richard III. Every 20 minutes

Media Studies, Room 6G02 Discover the modern means of sharing big messages. Drop-in

History, Room 4F09

Create your own criminal Sociology, Room 5G13 Take part in this interactive experience to discover what makes a criminal mind. Drop-in

So what is healthy living? Health and Social Care, Room 5G14 A variety of fun activities centred around understanding healthy living and general well being. Drop-in

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Mathematics challenges – are children better than adults?

Don’t Miss

Mathematics, Rooms 1S05 & 1S06 Join in with a series of maths challenges for all the family. Drop-in

Guided Tours Take a guided tour of the college and grounds where you can find out more about our unique 450 year history and explore some of our impressive sports facilities, including boathouse and all-weather pitches. Starts from Reception every 30 minutes

Come to the Cabaret Performing Arts, Theatre Sir John Deane’s students will be providing an entertaining short matinee featuring song, dance and theatre. Every 20 minutes

Learning Resources Centre

Hey Mr DJ Personality and Memory

Music, Room 6G03

Classical Literature Graffiti

Psychology, Room 5G04

An amazing opportunity for all of the family to sample, remix and produce a recording in the style of Fat Boy Slim. Every 30 minutes

English, Room 3G06

Engage in some exciting cognitive tasks as well as measuring personality styles and seeing how personalities can influence behaviour. Drop-in

Paint me a mural Art, Art Breakout Area

How good is your geographical knowledge? Geography, Room 4F08 Try a mixture of puzzles and activities to test your geographical knowledge. Drop-in

Create an extra large Picasso mural in this hands on painting event for all ages and abilities. Drop-in

Share your knowledge of classic characters from literature. Drop-in

Do you know as many words as a 10 year old? English, 3G05 Take our vocabulary quiz for all of the family. Drop-in

Famous faces from France, Spain and Germany

How fit are you?

Modern Foreign Languages, Room 5F04

Physical Education, 4F02

A variety of fun activities adding to your knowledge of Germany, France and Spain. Drop-in

Take part in a range of fun activities that measure and test your fitness levels. Drop-in

Flamenco Time! Modern Foreign Languages, Room 5F05 Learn a traditional Flamenco dance. Every 20 minutes

Visit the Albright Library to see our incredible facilities and meet with progress mentors and academic support staff. Here you’ll find out more about our impressive student support programmes. There’ll also be staff on hand to help you with any finance and travel queries.

Enrichment Look out for information on our enviable student enrichment programme including sports, debating, charities, music, theatre productions and student leadership to name just a few.

Photo Booth, competitions and childrens’ activities Capture your special day in our fun family photo booth, enter our popular competitions and keep younger brothers and sisters busy with a series of activities. Situated in the Street and courtyard.

Starbucks Café Don’t go without popping into Starbucks for a coffee and cake break, situated in block 1 and the historic Brunner Hall.


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