Anthropology for the 21^st Century

Anthropology’s basic concern is humankind in its widest sense: from our evolutionary origins to current cultural practices. Through a variety of fun activities, the course will introduce you to relevant key terms such as cultural relativism, ethnography, fieldwork, informants, multiculturalism, ritual, social class and urbanisation. Learn more about the discipline’s sub-fields – biological, social, development and medical anthropology in particular – and famous anthropologists by looking at both classic ethnographies and frontline research from around the world. Discover what anthropologists do and what your career options as an anthropologist are. We will also look at cross-cultural differences and similarities through the lens of fashion; you will research changes in indigenous dress in different cultures and get the opportunity to design a costume that you deem to represent your own ‘cultural’ identity.

Further details: see Dr van Heerden

Further details: see Mr Lynch

Further details: see Mr Spooner

Further details: see Mr Doddridge

Sportshall Athletics is an indoor form of track and field. The activity was created by George Bunner MBE to provide a safe and warm environment for young athletes to train during the cold and dark winter months. It developed into a new form of team competition and the first ever Sportshall competition took place in 1976. Today it is the largest competition in the School Games framework! Come join in this activity where we will focus on fitness and multi-skill development providing a grounding for all your sports. It is totally inclusive, encourages you to get fit and promotes friendship whilst having fun! It will provide you the stepping stone for the summer athletics and you might even compete for SCHS or Lambeth! Please wear your PE Kit.

Further details: see Mr Anderson

What would happen if you fell into a black hole? Just how big is the universe? What is Humanity’s place in things and where are we going next? Science curriculums in school are essential to teach students how science works and how the scientific method brings humanity closer to truth, but there is often not enough time to explore the implications for how humanity sees itself. This course is designed to give you the opportunity to explore some of the weird and wonderful aspects of Science at the fringes. Through study of quantum physics, General relativity, time travel and more, without the need for complicated sums or equations, We aim to inspire students to learn more about their universe, help them make sense of their place in it and consider the impact that scientific discoveries have on individuals and society.

Further details: see Mr Punt

Further details: see Mr Williams

Spanish culture is widely known for Flamenco music and dance, bullfights, fantastic beaches and lots of sunshine. But is that all Spain is known for? It has much more to offer than that. It is – and has been for thousands of years- one of the most famous and cultural centres of Europe. This is a great opportunity to discover the main traditions, festivals and food of the Spaniards. You will also learn about renowned Spanish artist such as Diego Velázquez, Miró, Dalí or Pablo Picasso and writers such as Miguel de Cervantes or Federico García Lorca.  Do not miss this opportunity and join us!

Further details: see Miss Garcia

Have you heard of BTS, Blackpink or Girls’ Generation? Do you want to explore how the music industry of South Korea became so popular? Do you want to learn more about the Vietnam war? Do you want to find out about the Great Wall of China?  Do you want to learn how to complete a brain-scratching sudoku puzzle or master the art of origami? There is a little bit of everything in Asian Fusion.

Further Details: see Miss Nguyen

Have fun learning British Sign Language and develop a new life skill. By doing this activity, you will bridge the gap between Deaf and Hearing and learn Deaf awareness as well as learning basic British Sign Language.

Further details: see Ms Green

How have humans (and animals) adapted the world around us, to create living spaces? What are the significant constructions in the journey and process of civilisation? What does it take to be any of the different types of ‘architects’ – the individual and the team? What is meant by the popular quotes: “Less is More” and “Form follows Function”, and are they true? Does architecture serve everyone equally? Pupils will investigate and debate these concepts, with studies into their built environment. They will move on to learn how to draw and convert their architectural ideas into 3D design software, and present these through different of media.

Islamic Art is not only the art created specifically in the service of the Muslim faith but also characterises the art and architecture historically produced in the lands ruled by Muslims. As it is not only a religion but a way of life, Islam fostered the development of a distinctive culture with its own unique artistic language that is reflected in art and architecture throughout the Muslim world.

Further details: see Ms Khan

Mexico is larger than Europe and is a country of many contrasts. It has the largest Spanish-speaking population in the world with a population of 128 million people. It is a vibrant tourist destination with a Caribbean and a Pacific coastline, varied flora and fauna and an exciting history. We will study the Mayans and the Aztecs and the conquest by the Spanish. We will see how this affected the Mexico that we see today. We will investigate the art, architecture, gastronomy, festivals and even reality television of modern Mexico.

Further details: see Mrs Helszajn

Do you want to exercise, improve your posture and learn some breathing and relaxation techniques? Yoga is the place to incorporate all of these skills.  Yoga comes from an ancient tradition developed over 5,000 years ago in Northern India, and many people today find it is good for both your body and mind.  We will be drawing upon a few different types of yoga practice and using a variety of exercises and postures.  You can go at your own pace, so this is suitable for all ages and experience with yoga.  Please bring leggings or PE kit.

Further details: see Ms Tuggey

Japan is a charming country with a fascinating culture. Come and find out more and learn new skills from learning basic Japanese hiragana to making origami models.

Further details: see Ms Ferguson

The United Kingdom is known as a ‘melting pot’ of cultures. We are an island nation who once upon a time had one of the largest empires in the world. But what impact has this had on the countries that Britain once colonised? You will get the opportunity to learn about the diverse cultures within our country, hear the stories of the people who migrated here and ultimately discuss the impact of colonisation on the UK as we know it today. Be prepared to discuss different perspectives about race, place and identity in depth, and after all of that we can decide if Britain’s imperial past was really that Great..

Is performance your jam? Learn the basic skills to becoming a fire dancer. Over the course we shall focus on different moves for Poi to lead you on a journey through the performing arts. Improve your spatial awareness, coordination and bi-lateral motor skills while learning a fun new activity without the stress of competition. We shall learn the two-point and three-point weave, butterfly, flowers and the buzzsaw.

Feeling confident? Then try your hand at something different such as juggling, staff, hula hooping and other circus skills to wow the crowds as well as improve muscle tone, dexterity, determination and posture.

Further details: see Mr Ward

Have you ever wondered what is required to write a song?  Are you a keen lyricist but not sure how to get the melody right?  Do you strum away on your guitar and hum along, dreaming of a band supporting you?  In song-writing, you will be taught the basics of how to create something unique and personal.  You will be able to use GarageBand to produce your own song, playing instruments or using the loops available.  You will record the vocals and come out of the course with a studio produced version of your very own song.  You can write alone or co-write.  Who knows?  You could be the next BIG THING!  Come and find out!

Further details: see Ms May

Computer animation is used in classic films, such as Frozen and Despicable Me, to entertain us. If you want to learn the basics of how characters such as “Gru” are animated, then this activity would be a good starting-place. In this activity, you will have the opportunity to create animations using a programming language called Processing.js. Processing.js is a visual programming language, designed for the web. This programming language makes data visualizations, digital art, interactive animations, educational graphs, video games, etc. You can write code using the processing language, include it in your web page, and Processing.js does the rest. Processing.js allows code to be run by any HTML5 compatible browser, including current versions of Firefox, Safari, Chrome, Opera, and Internet Explorer. Processing.js brings the best of visual programming to the web, both for processing and web developers.

Further details: see Mr Frost

How have musicians changed the political landscape?  Has a political movement been boosted by music?  This course will explore how different musicians and musical developments have helped to shape the course of politics.  We will listen to a huge variety of music and explore how certain political movements were helped by specific composers and musicians.  We will look at how music has helped to change people’s minds and ideas and how it continues to be more than something that people hum along to.

Further details: see Mrs Weatherhead

The Ancient Indian word for meditation, ‘bhavana’, translates as ‘mind training’. Recent medical and psychological research suggests that people who meditate regularly are happier, more relaxed and confident, or even have better developed brains than others. Can this be true? We shall look at the background to meditation in different cultures, explore the variety of methods and try a range of techniques. Every session will include a practical part in which you can participate in a meditation practice, e.g. breathing, walking or visualisation meditations.

Further details: see Mr Gibson

Even top chefs once had to learn the basics of cookery. Masterchef brings you the must-know skills that will take you from nervous novice to confident cook. You will learn a range of skills from knife skills to the importance of mise en place.

Further details: see Mr Weatherhead

Shinrin-Yoku is the practice of ‘forest bathing’. We all know how good being in nature can make us feel: the sounds of the forest, the scent of the trees, the sunlight playing through the leaves, the fresh, clean air. Come and ease your stress and worries by learning how to enjoy the woodland on our doorstep.

Further details: see Mr Powell

Do you want to exercise, improve your posture and learn some breathing and relaxation techniques? Yoga is the place to incorporate all of these skills.  Yoga comes from an ancient tradition developed over 5,000 years ago in Northern India, and many people today find it is good for both your body and mind.  We will be drawing upon a few different types of yoga practice and using a variety of exercises and postures.  You can go at your own pace, so this is suitable for all ages and experience with yoga.  Please bring leggings or PE kit.
Further details: see Ms Anderson