Well-being Fridays - New for 2019!
At Haverfordwest High VC School we fully recognise the importance of looking after our emotional health and well-being. That is why, from September 2019, our pupils are being offered the opportunity to leave early on a Friday afternoon to pursue their own hobbies and interests, or to stay and participate in one of the activities we have on offer at school. Most activities will take place on the Portfield site, starting at 2.00pm until 3.15pm. Shuttle buses will be provided at 1:55, however students will need to make their own arrangements home at 3:15.
What activities are on offer?
| Activity | Location | Number |
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Adventure Service Challenge Do you want to take part in fun activities, learn new skills and build your confidence? The scheme is offering: Adventure, discovery , exploration, leisure pursuits and skills for life. Service and helping those in need. Challenge and taking part in feel good activities to reach a goal. |
L9 | 20 |
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Art Workshops Do you enjoy creativity? Are you interested in working alongside a group of students to create a fantastic project centered around sustainability? If you enjoy the world of paints, pastels, pencils and a plethora of other materials, then this is the session for you! |
L9 | 25 |
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Dramarama Do you love acting? Do you enjoy a group environment where you can explore who you are? The drama sessions are designed to build confidence, help concentration, develop language and communication skills, encourage you to cooperate, help you understand the world around you and develop emotional intelligence. Sign up to explore the wonderful world of acting! |
Drama Studio - Upper Block |
25 |
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Fit for Life - Basketball Do you enjoy keeping fit and meeting new people? Our Fit for Life sessions run by Sports Pembrokeshire are suitable for all levels of fitness. This is your chance to get active on a Friday and to top up your physical well-being. Make sure you get involved! |
Dome | 40 |
| Fit for Life - Badminton and Tennis | Dome | 40 |
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First Aid Training (Yrs 10-13 only) First Aid is a crucial skill to learn - it helps save lives, it gives you essential tools to prevent situations from getting worse, it creates the confidence to care and you will learn how to be better able to assess your surroundings. Spaces are limited, so sign up fast! |
M8 | 12 |
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Into Film Club Into Film is a fantastic programme which helps shape knowledge and skills. Through a shared love of film, you will be given the chance to watch, discuss, and review films. The Into Film Club is all about fun and we welcome a broad spectrum of abilities. You will be watching a film over two weeks during the Friday sessions in a relaxed environment, before reviewing them and publishing your reviews on the Into Film site. |
Lower Hall | Unlimited |
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SAW Club For these sessions, pupils will need to travel over to the Prendergast site where they will be in the safe hands of the SAW staff going through a strength and conditioning programme. If you are interested in improving your personal fitness whilst in the gym, and enjoy lifting weights, then this is something you should sign up for |
Prendergast Sports Hall A shuttle bus will be provided from the Portfield to the Prendergast Site at 1:50 from the lower bus yard. Students will be leaving from the Prendergast site at 3:15. |
25 |
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Strength and Conditioning If you are interested in improving your personal fitness, then this is something you should sign up for. All abilities welcome! |
Meet at the Dome | 25 |
| Music for Life - Pop Choir | Music Room - Upper Block | 35 |
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Cariad Pet Therapy Rob and Christine Thomas of Cariad Pet Therapy will be working with you to improve your confidence and to help build strong mutual relationships with other group members, including Harper the dog. These are specialist sessions which will be led by our Nurture Team. |
M10 | 8 |
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Pokemon Club The Pokémon Trading Card Game lets players build decks and battle using their favourite Pokémon. The game is simple enough for new players to learn quickly, but deep enough for endless creativity and fun while playing. If you are interested in meeting like-minded pupils who enjoy the world of Pokemon, sign up and socialise as we enjoy the benefits of our interactive game playing. |
U2 | 16 |
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Rock Climbing For these sessions, pupils will be taken over to Haverfordwest Leisure Centre. This is a fully funded activity which will require all pupils to wear suitable sports kit and be fit enough to climb the walls at the LC. Spaces are limited, so be quick to sign up to these sessions which aim to improve physical fitness as well as build teamwork skills. |
Haverfordwest Leisure Centre Students will be leaving from the Leisure Centre at 3:15. |
16 |
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Mindfulness Join Amelia Stone in our well-being sessions to improve your ability to relax and face the challenges of life in a more mindful way. With over 15 years of experience, Amelia will take you on a journey which will help you relieve tension and anxiety, whilst improving your concentration, self-awareness and emotional balance. |
Upper Hall | 20 |
| Youth Chill Zone | Youth Room | 20 |
How do I sign up?
To sign up for any of the activities on offer, students will first need to sign into their @Haverfordwesthigh.co.uk gmail account. Students can acquire their gmail account details from their Form Tutors, then visit gmail.com to sign in. Once students have signed in, they can click on the link below that requires students name, form, class and parent contact phone number. Remember that parent consent must be sought before sign up takes place.
As you can see from our activity list, numbers are limited and places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Once signed up, students will receive a confirmation email or a message to say the application has been successful. If an activity does not appear on the form, this means that all places have been taken for this half term.
What commitment am I making by signing up?
Signing up means that you will have committed to attend your chosen activity for the full half term so we do expect you to attend all sessions.
We have a duty to make sure everyone is safe and accounted for at school – as a result, a weekly register will be taken by the providers. If you cannot make a session, you will need to bring a written explanation from home which needs to be presented to Mrs A Gardner or Mrs T. Davies in the Main Reception. Alternatively parents could email contactus@haverfordwesthigh.co.uk This way, we will know where you are and that you are safe if you have not attended the planned activity.
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