At Saddleworth we want to provide so much more than just a great academic education. As well as offering a numerous extra-curricular activities run by staff, from September we are offering a prospectus of out of school learning opportunities that children can access on Wednesday afternoons. These sessions will be led by community based groups and should help pupils to develop further as independent people who take responsibility for their lives and learning.

If you, or anyone you know, would like to be involved in our Wednesday afternoon programme and/or are able to offer an activity then please get in touch with Mr Davies by email ([email protected]). We are also looking for volunteers to supervise various in-school clubs running on the Wednesday afternoons. If you wish to take part, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

There will be a range of activities available on Wednesday afternoons that fall into four main categories; arts and music; helping others; new skills; and sports. Some of these will be provided by school, many through outside agencies. It is up to you to arrange your own activities. The table below shows all the activities available to you, use the filter tabs at the top to show all the activities in each category. Activities that are due to be launched are shown in grey.

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Information

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Amy Daniels

Ceramics workshops. Try out a range of hand building and glazing techniques over a 6 week course. Take home at least three of your own finished artworks.

Block 1: 9th Sept- 14th Oct. 1:30-3:30pm Room A2, Art Department Saddleworth School.

To book a place, please email Amy.

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Cost: £50 for 6 weeks, all materials and firings included

Contact: Amy Daniels
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07715569076
Web: www.amydanielsceramics.co.uk

Angela Chapman

Children's Yoga and Mindfulness

BE HEALTHY
Children's Yoga is a form of exercise. Practising yoga and mindfulness can help with a healthy body and a healthy mind. Children are able to have a fun and happy time with storytelling, imagination, song, games, movement and relaxation whilst reaping the benefits of yoga.

STAY SAFE
Children's Yoga and Mindfulness are practised in a safe environment. In all classes, a risk assessment has been carried out. Children are kept under adequate adult supervision at all times and the rooms a cleared from tripping obstacles.

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Sessions will be held in a classroom in school from 1:30-2:30

Click here for more information about the Yoga and Mindfulness teacher, Mrs Angela Chapman

£4 per session

Contact: Angela Chapman
Email: [email protected]

Eclipse Gymnastics Club

Gymnastics with Mr Tighe. Could you be the next member of Team GB's floor team? Why not come along find out what gymnastics is all about.

Sessions will be held in the Saddleworth School gym from 2:30-3:30

£5 per session

Contact: Mr Tighe
Phone: 07952 444745
Email: [email protected]

Girlguiding

An opportunity to work as a Young Volunteer in Saddleworth. We would like to offer an opportunity to any female students aged 14+ to come and volunteer at a local Girlguiding unit in Saddleworth.

Young Volunteers will be offered full support and training within the unit and the opportunity to complete a Young Leader Qualification. Being a Young Leader provides valuable experience in leadership and responsibility and looks great on university or college applications or in CVs.

Volunteering with Girlguiding can also be used as part of the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme.

For more information contact Catherine Brierley or register your interest on the Girlguiding UK website:

Free

Contact: Mrs Catherine Brierley
Tel: 0776 157 1546
Web: www.girlguiding.co.uk

Gold Crest Go Outdoors

Thinking about taking up Archery? It's more than shooting a bow and arrow!

Sessions are available on 14th, 21st & 28th September 2016 and 5th, 12th & 19th October 2016 with a maximum of 8 young people per block.

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£15 for three one hour sessions. Please email or phone Chris Bartley to book your child onto into a taster session block.

Contact Chris Bartley
Email:[email protected]
Phone: 07746945868

Infinity Dance

Learn Contemporary Dance with Infinity Dance on Wednesday afternoons. Sessions will be held in the Saddleworth School Dance Studio from 1:15-2:15pm.

£28 for the 7 week course of one hour sessions. Cheques to be made payable to Infinity Dance.

Contact: Katie
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07716806641

If you wish to take part, please contact Katie.

Kyle Clayton

Sports and Fitness Coaching. Develop your coaching and fitness skills. Classes are held in the school gym. Please contact Kyle for more information about the sessions.

£7.50 per 90 minute session.

Contact: Kyle Clayton
Phone: 07454440244

Lamda Speech & Drama Classes

Come along to the drama studio on a Wednesday afternoon 1:30-2:30 for an hour of drama. Games and improvisation with the opportunity to take a LAMDA drama exam in the summer term. £6 per session payable at the start of each half term. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Please call Adele for further information or to book your place.

£6 per session

Contact: Adele Taylor
Phone: 07973 363315
Email: [email protected]

Mahdlo Youth Zone

Try Something New @ MAHDLO (Oldham) Youth Zone. An exciting short fun packed programme to support you to try something new in sports and arts. Whether you would like to try your hand at Graffiti, have a go at climbing or would like to try out our gym with a qualified personal trainer. We can support you to do that FREE of charge.

Free

Contact: Raz Mohammed
Phone: 07525 101 662

Positive Steps Oldham

Work Experience Placements. The school has liaised with Positive Steps in Oldham who have agreed to find work experience opportunities for Year 10 and 11 students ONLY.

In order to arrange the work experience there will be a nominal charge of £33 per student. If you already have a work placement arranged the cost is reduced to £28.

To find out more information contact Kelly Baxendale at:

Employment & Skills Service at Positive Steps

Phone: 0161 621 9464
Email: [email protected]

RSPB at Dovestone Reservoir

A group of volunteers carry out practical work every Wednesday usually at Dove Stone but occasionally on the other side of the estate in the Crowden area. We do tasks ranging from felling trees and planting trees to picking litter, building fences and dry stone walls, building heather bale dams in erosion gullies on the blanket bog, digging ponds and planting moss. We also do a bit of wildlife survey work in the right season. There is lots of variety!

Free

Contact: Kate Hanley
Phone: 07590 441478

Ryan Davies

Photography. Learn all about the art of photography and how to use your camera to it's full potential.

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Saddleworth Leisure Centre

Play football on the Saddleworth Leisure Centre 3G astroturf pitch.

£1.50 per person per session

Phone: 0161 207 7000

Saddleworth Leisure Centre Swimming Pool

Use the Saddleworth Leisure Centre swimming pool from 1pm-4pm every Wednesday afternoon. A discount is available for Oldham Active Card members.

£1.75 per visit for Oldham Active Card holders, £2.15 for those without.

Phone: 0161 207 7000

Saddleworth School

Cup Cake baking and decorating. Learning different styles and techniques for icing your cakes each week. There will also be themed bakes for events such as Halloween, Christmas and Valentines.

Speak to Mrs Morris to register your interest as places are very limited.

£20 per half term, this covers the cost of all ingredients and supplies needed.

Contact: Mrs Morris
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01457 872072

Saddleworth School

Saddleworth School Pop Choir with Angie Radcliffe. Rehearsals will be in A6. Everyone is welcome and sessions are free of charge.

Free

Contact: Mr Beckwith or Mrs Pickett Phone: 01457 872072

Saddleworth School

Homework and revision club in the MMRC. A chance to catch up on your homework and revision in the peace and quiet of the MMRC. Open to all pupils.

Free

Saddleworth School

Duke of Edinburgh Bronze and Silver Awards will commence after the October half-term. See Mr Davies for more information.

Free

Contact: Mr C Davies
Email: [email protected]

Saddleworth School

Basketball. See Mr Melling for more information.

Free

Contact: Mr Melling
Email: [email protected]

Saddleworth Tennis Club

Tennis lessons will take place from 2-3pm and will be £5 a session. There is a discount for pupils who sign up for a whole term's lessons. Based at Saddleworth Tennis Club, Well-i-hole Road, Greenfield, Oldham

£5 per session, with a further discount if a whole term is paid for in advance.

Contact: Sean Stafford
Phone: 0780 071 7790
Email: [email protected]

Sarah Brenanan

Trampolining in Saddleworth School gym, from 1:00-2:00pm every Wednesday.

£3 per session

Contact: Sarah Brennan
Phone: 07813333883

Sarah Brennan and Sheila Ryan

Netball in Saddleworth School sports hall, from 2:00-3:00pm every Wednesday.

£1 per session

Contact: Sarah Brennan
Phone: 07813333883

or Contact: Sheila Ryan
Phone: 07985625104

St Chad's Church

Bell Ringing. We currently have only four bell ringers and eight bells to ring. Without extra help it will not be long before we are unable to continue ringing for church services.

Free

Contact: Jeff Brannon
Phone: 07710544039

Sub Pressure Studios

Sub Pressure Studios are offering courses in drums, percussion, guitar, keyboard, voice, dance and disc jockey master classes. In small or larger grouops depending on the activity, pupils will be taught by professional musicians who perform in bands, stage shows and music production. Their wide experience in the music industry together with their professional abilities will help pupils to pursue their personal interest and aspirations and show them how to achieve their creative potential.

£30 for the six-week half-term course

Contact: Gill and Chris Pearce
Phone: 07977306171

www.subpressurestudios.co.uk.

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Uppermill Methodist Church

The Tank is a drop in Youth Club that operates from Uppermill Methodist Church in the centre of the village.

Free

Contact: Mr Brady Email: [email protected]