Dicker12-17 years

Description

English Skills focus on developing students' general knowledge in English and ability to communicate effectively and accurately in everyday situations and different contexts. Students will be tested, challenged, supported and stimulated.

Aims

1. Improve students' receptive (reading and listening) and productive (speaking and writing) English skills.
2. Extend students' knowledge and range of vocabulary.
3. Deepen students' understanding of grammatical concepts in English.
4. Build students' confidence to use the English they know in speaking situations.
5. Improve students' pronunciation.
6. Train students to be effective learners.

Description

Enrichment Lessons expose students to authentic learning materials and language and challenge them to interact naturally in English while enhancing their language skills.

Aims

1. Familiarise students with authentic learning materials (leaflets, magazines, adverts, films, TV).
2. Improve students' awareness of English as a "real" means of interaction and sharing information among people.
3. Enhance students' knowledge of both national and international current affairs.
4. Increase the sense of learning for communication.
5. Develop students' self-learning skills.
6. Develop students productive (speaking, writing) and receptive (listening, reading) skills in English.

Description

Research Projects get students involved in their own learning, allowing them to develop a project that interests them which they will research, plan, implement and evaluate, working as part of a team.

Aims

1. Enhance students' negotiating and decision-making skills.
2. Develop students' research, planning and organisation skills.
3. Encourage active student participation within the context of a group, fostering teamwork and collaboration.
4. Enhance students' ability to process information in English from a range of different sources.
5. Develop students spoken fluency in English.

Description

After lessons, students participate in a range of sports and recreational activities. This provides the opportunity to carry on learning outside the classroom in small, supervised groups at the same time as having some fun. Sometimes, students will be able to choose their preferred sport or activity.

Aims

1. Enhance students' fluency in English.
2. Awaken students' curiosity by explore new sports, activities and games.
3. Enhance students' skills and technique in sports.
4. Encourage participation and self-confidence.
5. Teach students new vocabulary related to sports, games and popular leisure activities.

Examples

Aerobics, Badminton, Basketball, Bootcamp, Card Games, Chess, Circuit Training, Cricket, Dance, Dodgeball, Drama, Fashion Design, Football, Model-Making, Netball, Painting, Rounders, Rugby, Set Design, Singing, Squash, Stoolball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Yoga, Zumba.

Description

A full programme of organised and supervised social events is offered every evening to encourage students to make new friends and develop their social skills. By actively encouraging the mixing of nationalities, we are helping to create a harmonious international community in which students can live, study in a safe and comfortable environment and enjoy themselves.

Aims

1. Promote students' relaxation and enjoyment.
2. Explore some typically English social events, games and activities.
3. Nurture social skills in an environment of different cultural traditions.
4. Use English in natural real-life speaking situations.
5. Forge new friendships.

Examples
Bede’s Got Talent, Disco, House Competitions, Fashion Show, Formal Dinner & Dance, Karaoke, Messy Games, Music Quiz, Musical Workshop, Pool Party, Soft Ball Sports, Tennis, Tournaments.

Description

Excursions are a mandatory part of the programme. We offer students the opportunity to visit places of cultural and historical interest, as well as the chance for sightseeing, shopping and amusement.

Aims

1. Deepen students' cultural experiences.
2. Create opportunities for interaction with the real world in fun, relaxed and genuinely interesting ways.
3. Enhance their knowledge of England and the UK.

Wednesdays

Wednesday trips are a half-day afternoon/evening visit and may involve visiting a local place of interest in a nearby town or an off-site activity, such as Adventure Golf, Beach Volleyball, Castle, Country Park, Indoor Rock Climbing, Museum, Pier, Skating, Street Markets.

Saturdays

Saturday excursions are a full day trip and include a cultural, touristic or recreational visit to London or another place of interest such as British Museum, Buckingham Palace, London Dungeon, London Eye, London Zoo, Madame Tussauds, National Gallery, Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Thorpe Park, Tower of London, Westminster Abbey.

An alternative sightseeing tour of London will be available every Saturday.

Sundays

Sunday excursions are often more relaxing trips to a local seaside town, such as Brighton, Chichester, Eastbourne, Hastings or Worthing, where students can stroll along the beach, have lunch in the park or do some shopping. Sometimes students will partake in off-site activities.

Description

Our Academies Programme offers expert instruction to students looking to develop their skills, technique and confidence in certain sports and leisure activities.

Aims

1. Increase students' competencies and technique in the sport/activity.
2. Offer inspiring coaching and instruction to motivate students to practise sport.
3. Learn specific vocabulary relating to the sport/activity.

Academies Available

Public Speaking

Essay Writing

Contemporary Dance

Performing Arts

Drawing & Painting

Pottery & Ceramics

Adventure & Water Sports

Clay Pigeon Shooting

Golf

Rugby Skills

Horse Riding

Tennis

Further Information

The Academies Programme is suitable for all abilities from beginner to advanced level.

Instruction is given by qualified Bede's staff or external sports' coaches.

Students can choose 1 Academy option per week.

Academies take place instead of the regular afternoon Sports & Activities.