Friday
Amnesty International H1 - H4 (Lunchtime)
Description
Amnesty International is an international non-governmental organization focused on human rights. Each week students meet to discuss global issues, as well as plan and coordinate activities both in and out of school.
Teacher(s) and Room Number
Mr. Matthew Green/ Room 3202
Maximum Number of students
24
Skills
Marketing, digital media, public speaking, activism
Objectives
The main objective is to educate the student body about relevant and pressing human rights violations that are occurring around the world, and providing students with the tools to do something about it.
English Language Service H1 - H3 (After School)
Description
Online teaching English to students in a rural school in Pintung (Kenting area)
Weekly classes with the school.
Possible trip to the school to meet in person.
Teacher(s) and Room Number
Mr. James Woodall/ Room 1301
Maximum Number of students
30
Skills
Communication skills; collaboration
Objectives
Teaching skills, relationship building, helping rural students with their studies
Just Write Y7 - H4 (Lunchtime)
Description
Just Write is a CCA dedicated to helping you to build the habit of regular writing, by providing a regular time for us to gather as writers and 'Just Write'.
After writing, you are welcome share your methods, successes, challenges, and opportunities as writers.
No One Will Read or Critique Your Writing
This CCA is a safe space for writers to work on their craft. You are welcome to share if you wish but we won't invade your privacy or ask you to do anything. We gather to write.
All Skill Levels are Welcome
Beginner or pro, whatever you’re writing, whatever form it takes, wherever you are in your process.
All Types of Writing are Welcome
All writers are welcome, whatever you are working on - novel, essay, school report, poem, screenplay, or anything else. Don't have any current writing projects? Don't worry. Prompt material and monthly challenges are available if you need some inspiration.
We meet two lunchtimes per week in the Writers' Hub for 40 minutes. A typical session would look like this
1-5 minutes: share writing goals
5-30 minutes: quiet writing time
30-40 minutes: optional sharing of what you achieved / any difficulties you faced / reflections on the writing process
Teacher(s) and Room Number
Mr. Mark Loveday/ Room 2408 (Writer's Hub)
Maximum Number of students
10
Skills
Social skills; Writing skills;
Objectives
To provide social support and accountability in order to build motivation and habit formation.
Science Gold Crest Award H2 - H3 (After School)
Description
Students work towards their Silver / Gold Crest Award, a 70 hour project in a science topic of their choosing. More information is available at the Crest Award website: https://www.crestawards.org/
Teacher(s) and Room Number
Mr. Paul Warren / Room 1404
Skills
Investigation skills
Research skills
Group work skills
Independent work / project skills
Objectives
Design and produce a project in an area of Science
Produce and submit a written report on the project.