Saddleworth Wednesdays

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.

Provider	Information	Cost	Contact Details
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. Click here for more information 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]
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. Click here to download the flyer Click here for more information	£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
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
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	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]
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
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]