Enrichment Descriptions – Spring Term 2015
Monday
Name
Description
D of E Table Tennis
This enrichment is designed to meet one of the activity
criteria for the Duke of Edinburgh award. During the
enrichment, pupils will learn how to score a game of table
tennis. How to play a forehand and backhand. By the end
of the Enrichment it is hoped that pupils will be able to be
participate in short rallies using these shots.
Calling all card sharks! This enrichment is designed to
teach pupils the art of the bluff and the skills needed to
play a hand of poker. We can accept beginners and more
experienced players, as we learn to play the game. Pupils
will learn valuable social communication skills in this fun
team-based game and will need to be able to read signals
sent by those they are playing against. They will also learn
numeracy skills as they place their bets! While not playing
for cash, advanced players might be able to pit their skills
on a few chocolate buttons!
Poker
Song Writing
Advertising
Vocabulary Group
Pupil-led Enrichment.
Pupils will learn about the starting points for writing rock
and pop songs, using guitars and keyboards. They will
perform them and develop some of the ideas for
recording.
Pupil-led Enrichment.
Pupils will look at the fundamentals of creative
advertising and will be create their own adverts, firstly as
leaflets or posters, then developing these into filmed
commercials.
GROUP COMMUNICATION-VOCABULARY GROUP
This group plans to expand the pupils’ vocabulary
knowledge, focusing particularly on abstract vocabulary,
which is often more challenging to acquire.
There will be quizzes, competitions and vocabulary
games. We will be working through Grade 2 of the
structured Word a Day Vocabulary programme.
The pupils will learn strategies to help them learn new
vocabulary efficiently; They will learn to link new
vocabulary to words that they already know, by
comparing and contrasting meanings. They will be
encouraged to guess the meaning of unfamiliar words, by
analysing contextual clues and gathering information on
grammatical usage. They will have multiple opportunities
to use the words in a variety of contexts so that the exact
pronunciation, meaning and grammatical usage for the
words becomes firmly embedded. Vocabulary knowledge
is a key predictor of later academic success, so hopefully
these sessions will help provide them with the tools to
achieve their full potential.
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Enrichment Descriptions – Spring Term 2015
Narrative Group
Running
Craft & Jewellery
Workshop
Karaoke
Acapella Singing
Bath Bomb
Business
Mathematical
Magnets
GROUP COMMUNICATION – NARRATIVE GROUP
Pupils will explore storytelling through looking at their
favourite stories and identifying what makes them so
good. They will learn skills such as adopting narrative
structure, using descriptive language and character
development as well as practising employing the social
skills that make verbal storytelling interesting, such as
varied vocal intonation, facial expression and gesture.
They will also raise their awareness of their listener’s
needs and practise recognising cues from others which
give them feedback on their story.
Pupils will learn about the basics of running and what is
required, both physically and mentally, for varying
distances. Training plans will be developed which will
hopefully improve runners times and stamina! Runners
will compete weekly against the clock and fellow Moat
pupils and hopefully arrange at least one external event
to take part in.
Ever wanted to learn the art of jewellery making? Pupils
will learn different techniques for making jewellery,
including friendship bracelets. They will then look at the
techniques of colour matching and how to pick out the
best range of colour beads to make some really beautiful
pieces.
Let yourself go and belt out your favourite hits to backing
tracks using mic and amp. Individual and group
performance skills will be developed in a fun, supportive
environment. Are you up for the challenge?
Pupils will learn to sing a selection of beautiful pieces of
music, to be sung acapella (without backing). We will
discover how uplifting singing in harmony can be and will
work on a performance at the end of term.
Pupil-led Enrichment.
Pupils will begin by researching ingredients and methods
for making bath bombs, then they will make and design
their own. Towards the middle of the term pupils will
develop this into a business, focusing on costing, pricing,
packaging and marketing. The products will be sold in
school. This is perfect for pupils with a creative eye and a
flair for business!
The pupils will be practicing their fine motor skills by
arranging tiny magnetic balls into various shapes and
patterns. Each lesson, the pupils will be challenged to
create patterns with different planes of symmetry. This
will reinforce this element of the mathematics curriculum.
If pupils are feeling particularly artistic, they can also try
their hand at making 3D sculptures out of the magnets.
Additional GCSE lesson.
GCSE FT
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Additional GCSE lesson.
GCSE RMT
Wednesday
Name
Description
Tennis
Pupils will have the opportunity to learn the rules of tennis
and advance their basic skills; learning the correct
technique for the forehand, backhand and volley. Pupils
will then utilise these skills in games against other pupils in
the enrichment.
Pupils will go on invigorating, refreshing walks that
promote an understanding of fitness through the use of
pedometers and fitness monitors. There will also be the
opportunity to discuss whatever is on your mind, in a calm
relaxed environment.
The ‘Duke of Edinburgh Award’ isn’t just an Enrichment,
it’s a way of life! Pupils who sign up for the DofE
Enrichment will work towards the Bronze DofE award,
which is a nationally recognized award scheme. They will
take part in two overnight expeditions in the summer
term, during which they will camp, cook and navigate selfsufficiently! The Enrichments will give them the
opportunity to learn the key camping and navigational
skills needed to take part in these expeditions, as well as
teaching them communication skills, team work and
supporting them with the other sections of the award;
skills, physical activities and volunteering.
Pupils will use the Chess Time app plus actual physical
boards to play games against each other. In the app, pupils
can get a UK and World ranking and continue to improve
this. It allows them to play outside Enrichment lesson too –
against each other and other players around the world. In
the lesson, we will look at the rules for beginners and
some strategies for more advanced players.
Pupil-led Enrichment.
Pupils will explore the evolution of the bicycle, which is the
world’s most used form of transport. We will look at the
technical requirements of keeping the machinery in good,
safe order and put this to the test in the practical
restoration of some bicycles
Pupils will develop their business and money management
skills in games of Monopoly. We enhance this by playing
Monopoly Deal (the faster, more addictive and more
exciting card game version).
Walking Fit
Duke of Edinburgh
Chess
The Art of Bicycle
Maintenance
Monopoly
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Enrichment Descriptions – Spring Term 2015
Cardboard
Creations
Hama Time
Pupil-led Enrichment.
If you thought that the best place for cardboard is a
recycling bin, then... think again! The possibilities are
endless! So if you are creative and ready for the challenge,
then join the cardboard creations enrichment. Pupils will
research, design and make an item of their choice, with
expert advice from pupil leaders.
Let your creative imagination run wild as you design and
create your own Hama Bead masterpieces! Pupils will
design pictures and objects that will be pieced together in
the calming Hama Bead way and ironed to a permanent
finish.
Additional GCSE lesson.
GCSE Additional
Science
Thursday
Name
Junior Football
The Pursuit of
Happiness
Film Club
Out and About
That’s Magic
Chess
Description
During the Junior football enrichment pupils will advance
their basic football skills. Developing their first touch,
passing, shooting and dribbling. Pupils will also participate
in an inter school fixture against other schools.
Over the course of the term, pupils will undertake a 60 day
challenge to discover the different sources of happiness for
them as individuals. They will make short journal entries
every day of the challenge. Our lessons will involve
discussions, videos, and creating pieces of art as well as
writing.
Pupils will watch classic animated tales, looking at the
development of animation technology throughout the
eras. Pupils will compare what they have seen and become
film critics, writing reviews for a selection of their choice.
Pupils will develop independent living skills, such as route
finding and journey planning, to consider social interaction
and community participation and to develop awareness of
the link between our occupations/daily activities and our
health and wellbeing. Activities will include exploring the
surrounding area, route planning, and using money in the
context of travel.
In this enrichment pupils will be transformed into master
magicians. They will learn card tricks, mind tricks and
classic illusions that have wowed generations for years.
Pupils will use the Chess Time app plus actual physical
boards to play games against each other. In the app, pupils
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Enrichment Descriptions – Spring Term 2015
Survival Strategies
Caribbean Flava
can get a UK and World ranking and continue to improve
this. It allows them to play outside Enrichment lesson too –
against each other and other players around the world. In
the lesson, we will look at the rules for beginners and some
strategies for more advanced players.
Pupils will be using case studies and expert advice to
explore how to survive in different situations. We will learn
about coping in the wild in different landscapes, in
particular, where to find food and how to construct a
shelter. We will also look at what to do in the event of a
major disaster, both natural and man-made. We will
discuss possible survival techniques in a range of
situations, everything from finding yourself face-to-face
with a lion, to being caught in a lightning storm.
Pupils will be looking at the historic discovery of the
Caribbean and the contributions the region has made to
the world. We will be looking into the life of the people
before, during and after the discovery and share views and
opinions. This would lead into different areas of
exploration such as culture, music; food etc. and the
students will be able to use their own understanding and
experiences to see culture, music and food of others as
unique features in shaping one’s life. It will also develop
skills of interaction with fellow students i.e. listening and
sharing and will have a Mathematical base of distance,
currency and time included.
Additional GCSE lesson.
GCSE Art
Additional GCSE lesson.
GCSE RMT
Additional GCSE lesson.
Yr10 GCSE Science
Friday
Name
Description
Senior Football
During the Senior football enrichment pupils will advance
the skills which they learnt at Key Stage 3. Further
developing their first touch, passing, shooting and
dribbling. Pupils will also participate in an inter school
fixture against other schools.
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Enrichment Descriptions – Spring Term 2015
Hair Creations for
Girls
Walking Fit
Video Game
Builder
D of E Fundraising
Cake Decoration
Travelling Without
Moving: Japan
Minecraft
Music Technology
In this enrichment the girls will share and extend their
skills of plaiting, French plaiting, creating waves, curls,
straight hair styles and many more. They will also research
and practice updos of their choice and learn how to keep
hair in top condition. This enrichment is a great, girly way
to end the week, and who knows, perhaps it will even
allow you to discover your new talent!
Pupils will go on invigorating, refreshing walks that
promote an understanding of fitness through the use of
pedometers and fitness monitors. There will also be the
opportunity to discuss whatever is on your mind, in a calm
relaxed environment.
Pupil-led Enrichment.
Pupils will explore a range of games on different consoles,
including classic consoles, in pupil-lead sessions. We will
evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the game-play in
each one and compare these across the selection. Pupils
will draw up a list of features that successful video games
should include, prior to beginning programming.
This enrichment is designed to help pupils meet the
fundraising requirements of the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Pupils will research fundraising opportunities and plan
fundraising events.
Pupil-led Enrichment.
Pupils will explore the art of cake decoration using a
variety of edible products. They will look at how to blend
colours, create icing structures and achieve accurate,
smooth finishes. The results may be given as presents, or
even devoured for the final part of the evaluation!
Pupils will focus on studying the history and culture of
Japan. Pupils will study Japanese language and Japanese
cuisine which includes making sushi and learning to eat
with chopsticks. Pupils will look at Japanese cartoons and
practise drawing in Manga style cartoons.
In this enrichment, pupils use the popular sandbox game
Minecraft (like Lego) to develop team work, mathematical
and design skills by building recognisable landmarks and
bespoke buildings.
Pupils will create and mix multi-track music using creative
music software. We will explore how to build up a basic
rock song using drums, guitar riffs and keyboards plus
vocals. We will practise mixing, mastering and other skills.
The best tracks will be performed at a musical evening in
April and also published online. Pupils will need to install
free Steinberg Cubase software on their laptops and save
their work on the school network, so they can see progress
week to week.
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