Reading Way

Electives
Michaelmas Term 2021
D ear parent or carer,

We are delighted to share with you details of the elective programme that is an essential
component of our curriculum design for 2021. The term elective is used to describe
specific lessons that form a part of the formal school day, in which participation is
mandatory but where students can choose their preferred activities.

Students in Year 7&8 have access to four elective slots per week, during their first two
years at Reading School. This provides them access to the broadest possible range of
activities as they start their journey at Reading School.

Electives run during Period 7, from 2.40 daily. Students take part in one activity, during
each of the four elective slots offered to them; crucially they take responsibility for
making their choices from the list of available activities. This gives them autonomy,
encourages responsibility and particularly in Year 8, supports the journey towards the
options process and Key Stage 4.

Year 7 choose from a range of electives on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Year 8 choose from the list of electives on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

We are working with staff to offer the broadest possible list of activities and in the
Michaelmas term both Year 7 and 8 students have over 7 activities available in each
elective slot thus giving them a choice from over 28 activities running weekly.

Each activity runs for a term, and students will take 4 new electives each term. This
breadth is an important feature of our co-curricular design and enables students to
develop a genuine breadth of knowledge, skills and understanding.

We will review the range of activities offered termly and look forward to working
with you and your sons to review and develop this exciting aspect of our
curriculum.

Do please take the time to look at the elective program detailed in this document,
and support your son in making his choices by the 12th of July. We will endeavour
to fulfil students’ requests; however, students may not always be given their first
choice of activities.

Should we not receive a response by 12th July, students will be automatically

allocated to activities. Options will be confirmed on your sons timetable in
September.

Thanks in advance for your support.

Tom Evans
Assistant Head Co-curricular
 Monday

History Explorers Miss A Stratford (AVS)

Squash Mr C Lewis-Brown (CLB)
Geography Debates Mr G Fairchild (GF)
Geography Explorers and virtual reality
Mr K Lutejin (KL)
Mandarin
Mr R Wu (RW)
Coding Club
Mr S Ling Winston (SLW)
Tennis
Mr T Flowerdew (TF)
YEAR 7 ELECTIVES

Wednesday

European History Activities Miss A Head (AH)

Diplomacy board games club Miss A Stratford (AVS)

Mig 25 Dr C Evans (CE)
Ultimate Frisbee Mr D Whitehorn (DWH)
French Cinema Miss E Fondu (EF)
Spanish culture Miss E Humphries (EH)
Eco warriors: exploring environmental themes in fiction, through
Mrs R Romano (RR)
literature, writing and personal projects

Strategy puzzles and problem solving

Miss K Rosser-Evans (KRE)

Thursday

BYOB Mr J Newman (JNE)

Science/STEM Club Miss K Rosser-Evans (KRE)

World building Mrs P Ellis (PE)
Chess Mr P Holloway (PH)
It’s all Greek to me Miss G Cooke (GC)
Bushcraft Mr T Evans (TE)
Berkshire Cricket
Berkshire Cricket Foundation
Touch Rugby
Dr C Evans (CE)

Friday

Art Pod Miss A Creegan (AC)

Model UN Mr D Whitehorn (DWH)

Mindfulness, Yoga and Stretching Miss K Rosser-Evans (KRE)

Language Olympiad Mr M Cooper (MRC)

BYOB Mr O Griffin (OGR)

Mandarin Mr R Wu (RW)

Coding Club Mr S Ling Winston (SLW)

Badminton Mr S Pedlow (SPR)

Music Technology and recording Mr T Flowerdew (TF)
Med Tech Challnge Mr T Tuggey (TT)
Lacrosse Reading Wild Cats
Ancient Philosophy Dr C Evans (CE)
 Tuesday

Drama Club Mr B Sandiford (BSA)

Bushcraft 20 Mr D Tridgall (DT)

History Film Club Mr D WhItehorn (DWH)
Fun with chips- Electornics project Mr I Sharma (IPS)
Robotics Mr L Green (LGR)
Mandarin Mr R Wu (RW)
Fitness Bootcamp
Mr T Evans (TE)
YEAR 8 ELECTIVES

Wednesday

European History Activities Miss A Head (AH)

Diplomacy Board Games Club Miss A Stratford (AVS)

Mig 25 Mr C Lewis-Brown (CLB)

Ultimate Frisbee Mr D Whitehorn (DWH)

French Cinema Miss E Fondu (EF)

Spanish Culture Mrs E Humphries (EH)

Geography Correspondents Mr G Fairchild (GF)

Strategy plan and problem solving Ms K Rosser-Evans (KRE)

Creative Writing Science Fiction 16 Mrs R Chakrabarti (RC)
Eco warriors: exploring environmental themes in fiction, through literature, Mrs R Romano (RR)
writing and personal projects

Its all Greek for me Mrs S Rogers (SER)

Thursday

BYOB Mr J Newman (JNE)

Science/STEM club Miss K Rosser-Evans (KRE)

Science in the News Mr O Thomas (OT)

World Building Miss P Ellis (PE)

Chess Mr P Holloway (PHO)
World Mythology Ms S Drummond (Sd)
Geography debates Mr S Hope (SH)
Berkshire Cricket Berkshire Cricket Association
Art Pod
Miss A Creegan (AC)
Touch Rugby
Dr C Evans (CE)

Friday

Model UN Mr D Whitehorn (DWH)

Mindfulness, Yoga and Stretching Miss K Rosser-Evans (KRE)

Language Olympiad Mr M Cooper (MRC)

BYOB Mr O Griffin (OG)

Mandarin Mr R Wu (RW)
Coding Club Mr S Ling Winston (SLW)
Badminton Mr S Pedlow (SRP)
Music Technology & recording Mr T Flowerdew (TF)
Med Tech Challenge Mr T Tuggey (TT)
Lacrosse
Reading Wildcats coaches
Ancient Philosophy
Dr C Evans (CE)
 Electives will run everyday from 14:40 during
Period 7.

Students will take part in one activity, during each

of the four elective slots. They should take
responsibility for making their choices from the
list of available activities.

Please complete the form to submit your son's

electives via the links below.

The deadline to complete this is

Monday 12th July 2021

Submit Year 7 Electives Submit Year 8 Electives

Building for
the Future
HOW CAN YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?

Over the last 12 months, there have been many

Reading School recognises the importance of
generous voluntary contributions made and
providing a fully rounded selection of activities in
this year funding has helped to introduce new
our co-curricular programme.
activities and support a fantastic array of co-
It represents a substantial part of the educational
curricular clubs and activities offered at
experience, involving activities that take place
lunchtimes and after school. We have
beyond the academic curriculum – and usually
introduced additional options during sports for
outside the class.
pupils to select specific sports from basketball,
climbing, cycling to canoeing.
These projects enrich the experience of many
students by enhancing the academic and
During lockdown we swiftly adapted our
personal development opportunities we are able
offering in a range of stimulating afternoon
to provide. None of them could happen without
activities including cooking, chapel choir,
your generosity – gifts of all sizes have a direct
kitchen chemistry, cycling and chess club, to
impact on the Reading School experience.
name a few. There were approximately 45
It costs approximately £365 a year per student to
clubs taking place weekly.
cover costs such as resources, materials, venue
hire, specialist coaching, travel, hospitality,
We request voluntary annual donations of
competition fees, mentoring schemes, as well as
£365 or £30.00 per month which equates to
Inspire Lectures.
£1.00 a day. This will allow our students to
participate in a large number of activities,
Unfortunately, our limited and diminishing
therefore helping them develop new skills and
government funding does not cover this vital area
expand their knowledge and interests. Regular
of our work and therefore we struggle to keep up
gifts are incredibly valuable as they enable us
with activities and clubs offered by our
to project our funding income and budget more
Independent counterparts. We continue to work
effectively allowing us to offer new and fresh
on extending our offering, but these are limited
opportunities.
due to insufficient resourcing.
E very contribution you make to Reading School makes a significant difference. You
can support us in our mission to provide and maintain our co-curricular programme by making
regular gifts via Standing Order on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis.

Gift Aid:

By allowing us to claim gift aid on your donation, we can reclaim an additional 25p in every £1,
making your gift worth even more at no extra cost to you. Gift Aid is an invaluable source of
‘extra’ income. If you qualify, please fill in the Donation Form as it enables us to reclaim 25p
from HM Revenue and Customs for every £1 donated. Please click the link to complete the gift
aid declaration: Gift Aid Form

Match Funding:
Match giving, or match funding is a simple way to maximise the donations raised you have
raised/gifted to the school. Please contact your HR or Corporate and Social Responsibility
Department to confirm whether your company offers matched funding.

Please see details below to set up a Standing Order:

ONLINE: VirginMoneyGiving.com

BANK TRANSFER:

Bank: Lloyds TSB

Account name: Reading School Charitable Fund
Sort Code: 30-67-99
Account No. 40733560
Reference: 365 and student's name

CHEQUE made payable to "Reading School".

EXISTING PARENTS can also donate via the MyChildAtSchool app.

EMAIL development@reading-school.co.uk if you wish to discuss your contribution.

Reading School welcomes supporters from all over the world and international
bank transfers can be made.

If you would like to contribute to a specific area or subject, or consider our sponsorship
opportunities, or leave a legacy, please contact Mr A M Robson (Headmaster) or Mrs J Chhokar
(Society Manager) at development@reading-school.co.uk
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