The IB is about
more than academic subjects!
On weekday afternoons
(Monday to Wednesday), you can participate in afternoon enrichment
courses.
- You can choose
one course for each week of the programme.
- Each course
is 6 hours long.
The
following courses are being offered:
| Week
One (26 Jul - 1 Aug) |
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| Week
Two (2-8 Aug) |
| Review
and Introduction |
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| IB
Review only |
- SAT
Preparation (Math Paper)
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| IB
Introduction only |
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| Week
Three (9-15 Aug) |
|
Review
and Introduction
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| IB
Review only |
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| IB
Introduction only |
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*CAS Hours
available for IB Review (only with the approval of your school)
Thursday afternoons
are taken up with classes or field trips for the IB Review or IB
Introduction courses.
Friday afternoons
are free time, when you can choose to relax, or join in one of the
many activities provided by the St.Clare's Activities Office, including
excursions, sports, social events, tours, and themed evenings.
Extra
Option
There are also
optional extra individual classes that you can take in addition
to the normal timetable, focussing on advice on your chosen Extended
Essay topic, and giving you guidance on your progress.
Subjects
Week
One
Public
Speaking and Leadership Skills*
Summer Courses
2003 - Review and Introduction
Week One Afternoon Enrichment Classes [28-30 Jul]
6 hours over 3 days
Who I am -
Expressing Myself:
- Myself and
my energy
- Where I come
from
- Where I am
going
- Myself and
My Strengths
- Speaking
My Truth
- Presenting
oneself
Homework:
Research
What I know
- Getting Information Across:
- Voice work
- Research
- Clarity
- Organisation
(structure/expression)
Homework:
Selecting one of the characters for lesson 3
Giving Information
- Organization for Clarity
- Researching,
selecting and structuring information
How I Persuade
- The Direction in which I want to encourage you to go:
- The Balloon
Debate ("The Weakest Link"), Politician, Artist, Research
Scientist/Doctor,Teacher, Business Man, Priest/Saint
Please note
that this is an illustration of the sort of areas covered by one
particular class. Each course is slightly different, as the teachers
adapt what they cover to ensure that they address the particular
needs of each group of students.
*CAS Hours
available for IB Review (only with the approval of your school)
Back
to course list
Written
English
(native speakers of English)
Summer Courses
2003 - Review and Introduction
Week One Afternoon Enrichment Classes [28-30 Jul]
6 hours over 3 days
Writing description/expression
- Students
"interview" in pairs, using this data to write character
descriptions.
Information
- Students
collect data on one subject, organize information into outline
form, look at how to write a research style paper.
Persuasion
- Working in
pairs or small groups students present an organized argument and
write a short piece based on this.
Please note
that this is an illustration of the sort of areas covered by one
particular class. Each course is slightly different, as the teachers
adapt what they cover to ensure that they address the particular
needs of each group of students.
Back
to course list
English
Grammar Option
(non-native speakers of English)
Summer Courses
2003 - Review and Introduction
Week One Afternoon Enrichment Classes [28-30 Jul]
6 hours over 3 days
Your teacher
helps you to develop integrated language skills, concentrating on
grammar, listening, speaking, reading and writing, using a variety
of textbooks, audio-visual and written materials, language laboratory/self-access
centre, and computers.
Please note
that this is an illustration of the sort of areas covered by one
particular class. Each course is slightly different, as the teachers
adapt what they cover to ensure that they address the particular
needs of each group of students.
Back
to course list
Sports
and Team Building*
Summer Courses
2003 - Review and Introduction
Week One Afternoon Enrichment Classes [28-30 Jul]
6 hours over 3 days
A novice climbers
course was undertaken. This covered basic rope-work needed for climbing,
climbing techniques and safety involved with indoor climbing, and
an introduction to bouldering. Students were shown how to belay,
and given hands on experience in belaying in a top rope situation.
Students also practised tying in, using the recognised figure-of-eight
knot.
Please note
that this is an illustration of the sort of areas covered by one
particular class. Each course is slightly different, as the teachers
adapt what they cover to ensure that they address the particular
needs of each group of students.
*CAS Hours
available for IB Review (only with the approval of your school)
Back
to course list
Music*
Summer Courses
2003 - Review and Introduction
Week One Afternoon Enrichment Classes [28-30 Jul]
6 hours over 3 days
Music theory,
music appreciation, musical forms and structures, rhythm and melody.
Note: this class does not involve training in particular
musical instruments.
Session 1.
Film music
A look at the
most famous examples of "classical" music used in film
and why they might have been chosen. For example:
- 2001/Strauss
- Out of Africa/Mozart
- The Shining/Bartok
- Death in
Venice/Mahler
- Woody Allen/Gershwin
Explore a little
music written for films and see how it reflects/amplifies aspects
of the story/characterisation. For example:
- Herrmann/Hitchcock
(many examples)
- Herrmann/Taxi
Driver
- De Vol/Whatever
happened to Baby Jane
Perhaps have
a go at writing some music or just producing some sounds for a 30
second (a long time in compositional terms) sequence in a film.
Play back with the film sound turned down.
Session 2.
Explore 2 famous works (an hour each)
- Porgy and
Bess by Gershwin
This
is a "black folk opera". Love, murder, a dope-pushing
character and all ending up on the streets of New York. Much jazz
and folk music influences.
- The Rite
of Spring - a ballet by Stravinsky
This pivotal twentieth century Russian classic was so violently
rhythmic and discordant that it caused a famous riot at the first
performance. It's all about pagan celebrations of Spring complete
with human sacrifice
Session 3.
Global music
- A look at
as many different traditions around the world as possible and
how they are different, including melody, rhythm and instrumentation
- A look
at how certain Western composers - e.g. Messian, Debussy and Ravel
- have utilised some of this music
Please note
that this is an illustration of the sort of areas covered by one
particular class. Each course is slightly different, as the teachers
adapt what they cover to ensure that they address the particular
needs of each group of students.
*CAS Hours
available for IB Review (only with the approval of your school)
Back
to course list
SAT
Preparation (Verbal Paper)*
Summer Courses
2003 - IB Review only
Week One Afternoon Enrichment Classes [28-30 Jul]
6 hours over 3 days
Topics
- The mechanics
of the actual tests - the number and duration of SAT verbal tests
to expect and how to enter answers with minimal chance of error
or time wastage.
- The three
question-types to expect (sentence completion, analogies and critical
reading): useful tips to help select the required answer when
unsure: lists of the vocabulary commonly appearing in the tests
that the students should know or learn.
- Practice,
trying many sample papers or pert-papers under timed conditions,
discussion of the answers and further tests to help extend students'
relevant English vocabulary.
Skills
- Extension
of English vocabulary to include the more formal words that commonly
appear on the SAT verbal tests which need to be known to answer
the questions directly.
- Working under
timed conditions.
- Managing
to find a likely or possible answer even when not 100% sure.
Please note
that this is an illustration of the sort of areas covered by one
particular class. Each course is slightly different, as the teachers
adapt what they cover to ensure that they address the particular
needs of each group of students.
*CAS Hours
available for IB Review (only with the approval of your school)
Back
to course list
Study
Skills
Summer Courses
2003 - IB Introduction only
Week One Afternoon Enrichment Classes [28-30 Jul]
6 hours over 3 days
This course
uses in-class discussion, surveys, and worksheets to explore the
following study skills topics. The students were also required to
practice taking notes from an article and to mark samples of work
to help them identify good practice.
- Defining
study skills
- How to evaluate
personal strengths and weaknesses and identify study skills priorities
- Settling
down to study: when, how and where?
- Time Management:
breaking up tasks into 'mini-goals' and working back from deadlines
- 'Active listening'
and note-taking in class
- What is a
good essay?
- How to analyse
titles and questions, prepare, plan and structure an essay
Please note
that this is an illustration of the sort of areas covered by one
particular class. Each course is slightly different, as the teachers
adapt what they cover to ensure that they address the particular
needs of each group of students.
Back
to course list
Week
Two
Public
Speaking and Leadership Skills*
Summer Courses
2003 - Review and Introduction
Week Two Afternoon Enrichment Classes [4-6 Aug]
6 hours over 3 days
Who I am -
Expressing Myself:
- Myself and
my energy
- Where I come
from
- Where I am
going
- Myself and
My Strengths
- Speaking
My Truth
- Presenting
oneself
Homework:
Research
What I know
- Getting Information Across:
- Voice work
- Research
- Clarity
- Organisation
(structure/expression)
Homework:
Selecting one of the characters for lesson 3
Giving Information
- Organization for Clarity
- Researching,
selecting and structuring information
How I Persuade
- The Direction in which I want to encourage you to go:
- The Balloon
Debate ("The Weakest Link"), Politician, Artist, Research
Scientist/Doctor,Teacher, Business Man, Priest/Saint
Please note
that this is an illustration of the sort of areas covered by one
particular class. Each course is slightly different, as the teachers
adapt what they cover to ensure that they address the particular
needs of each group of students.
Back
to course list
Written
English
(native speakers of English)
Summer Courses
2003 - Review and Introduction
Week Two Afternoon Enrichment Classes [4-6 Aug]
6 hours over 3 days
Writing description/expression
- Students
"interview" in pairs, using this data to write character
descriptions.
Information
- Students
collect data on one subject, organize information into outline
form, look at how to write a research style paper.
Persuasion
- Working in
pairs or small groups students present an organized argument and
write a short piece based on this.
Please note
that this is an illustration of the sort of areas covered by one
particular class. Each course is slightly different, as the teachers
adapt what they cover to ensure that they address the particular
needs of each group of students.
Back
to course list
English
Grammar Option
(non-native speakers of English)
Summer Courses
2003 - Review and Introduction
Week Two Afternoon Enrichment Classes [4-6 Aug]
6 hours over 3 days
Your teacher
helps you to develop integrated language skills, concentrating on
grammar, listening, speaking, reading and writing, using a variety
of textbooks, audio-visual and written materials, language laboratory/self-access
centre, and computers.
Please note
that this is an illustration of the sort of areas covered by one
particular class. Each course is slightly different, as the teachers
adapt what they cover to ensure that they address the particular
needs of each group of students.
Back
to course list
Sports
and Team Building*
Summer Courses
2003 - Review and Introduction
Week Two Afternoon Enrichment Classes [4-6 Aug]
6 hours over 3 days
A novice climbers
course was undertaken. This covered basic rope-work needed for climbing,
climbing techniques and safety involved with indoor climbing, and
an introduction to bouldering. Students were shown how to belay,
and given hands on experience in belaying in a top rope situation.
Students also practised tying in, using the recognised figure-of-eight
knot.
Please note
that this is an illustration of the sort of areas covered by one
particular class. Each course is slightly different, as the teachers
adapt what they cover to ensure that they address the particular
needs of each group of students.
Back
to course list
Introduction
to the Theory of Knowledge
Summer Courses
2003 - IB Introduction only
Week Two Afternoon Enrichment Classes [4-6 Aug]
6 hours over 3 days
Topics
- The multi-disciplinary
nature of Theory of Knowledge, including Determinism, Inter-determinism,
Choice, Freedom, and connections between Politics, Ethics, History
and Economics.
Skills
- Developing
an argument, developing a hypothesis, using multi-disciplinary
skills in a Theory of Knowledge project, summarising and interpreting.
Please note
that this is an illustration of the sort of areas covered by one
particular class. Each course is slightly different, as the teachers
adapt what they cover to ensure that they address the particular
needs of each group of students.
Back
to course list
Week
Three
Public
Speaking and Leadership Skills*
Summer Courses
2003 - Review and Introduction
Week Three Afternoon Enrichment Classes [11-13 Aug]
6 hours over 3 days
Who I am -
Expressing Myself:
- Myself and
my energy
- Where I come
from
- Where I am
going
- Myself and
My Strengths
- Speaking
My Truth
- Presenting
oneself
Homework:
Research
What I know
- Getting Information Across:
- Voice work
- Research
- Clarity
- Organisation
(structure/expression)
Homework:
Selecting one of the characters for lesson 3
Giving Information
- Organization for Clarity
- Researching,
selecting and structuring information
How I Persuade
- The Direction in which I want to encourage you to go:
- The Balloon
Debate ("The Weakest Link"), Politician, Artist, Research
Scientist/Doctor,Teacher, Business Man, Priest/Saint
Please note
that this is an illustration of the sort of areas covered by one
particular class. Each course is slightly different, as the teachers
adapt what they cover to ensure that they address the particular
needs of each group of students.
Back
to course list
Written
English
(native speakers of English)
Summer Courses
2003 - Review and Introduction
Week Three Afternoon Enrichment Classes [11-13 Aug]
6 hours over 3 days
Writing description/expression
- Students
"interview" in pairs, using this data to write character
descriptions.
Information
- Students
collect data on one subject, organize information into outline
form, look at how to write a research style paper.
Persuasion
- Working in
pairs or small groups students present an organized argument and
write a short piece based on this.
Please note
that this is an illustration of the sort of areas covered by one
particular class. Each course is slightly different, as the teachers
adapt what they cover to ensure that they address the particular
needs of each group of students.
Back
to course list
English
Grammar Option
(non-native speakers of English)
Summer Courses
2003 - Review and Introduction
Week Three Afternoon Enrichment Classes [11-13 Aug]
6 hours over 3 days
Your teacher
helps you to develop integrated language skills, concentrating on
grammar, listening, speaking, reading and writing, using a variety
of textbooks, audio-visual and written materials, language laboratory/self-access
centre, and computers.
Please note
that this is an illustration of the sort of areas covered by one
particular class. Each course is slightly different, as the teachers
adapt what they cover to ensure that they address the particular
needs of each group of students.
Back
to course list
Art*
Summer Courses
2003 - Review and Introduction
Week Three Afternoon Enrichment Classes [11-13 Aug]
6 hours over 3 days
Topics
- Landscape
observation, concentrating on traditional styles, drawing (technical),
observation of the figure, experimentation with mark making, graphic
design and illustration
Skills
- Using paint,
thinking about colour, contracts, designing images, pencil work,
charcoal and pastel exploration , typography
Please note
that this is an illustration of the sort of areas covered by one
particular class. Each course is slightly different, as the teachers
adapt what they cover to ensure that they address the particular
needs of each group of students.
Back
to course list
Theory
of Knowledge
Summer Courses
2003 - IB Review only
Week Three Afternoon Enrichment Classes [11-13 Aug]
6 hours over 3 days
- Discussions
on the connections between various areas of knowledge.
- A special
focus on the techniques and skills that need to be applied when
dealing with the TOK essay.
Please note
that this is an illustration of the sort of areas covered by one
particular class. Each course is slightly different, as the teachers
adapt what they cover to ensure that they address the particular
needs of each group of students.
Back
to course list
World
Literature (Language A)
Summer Courses
2003 - IB Review only
Week Three Afternoon Enrichment Classes [11-13 Aug]
6 hours over 3 days
Contents
- Importance
of the assessment criteria.
- Help towards
choosing topics for the two assignments.
- Discussion
and background work on the three texts the student is working
on:
- The House
of the Spirits by Isabel Allende
- The Odyssey
by Homer
- Anna
Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
Please note
that this is an illustration of the sort of areas covered by one
particular class. Each course is slightly different, as the teachers
adapt what they cover to ensure that they address the particular
needs of each group of students.
Back
to course list
Study
Skills
Summer Courses
2003 - IB Introduction only
Week Three Afternoon Enrichment Classes [11-13 Aug]
6 hours over 3 days
This course
uses in-class discussion, surveys, and worksheets to explore the
following study skills topics. The students were also required to
practice taking notes from an article and to mark samples of work
to help them identify good practice.
- Defining
study skills
- How to evaluate
personal strengths and weaknesses and identify study skills priorities
- Settling
down to study: when, how and where?
- Time Management:
breaking up tasks into 'mini-goals' and working back from deadlines
- 'Active listening'
and note-taking in class
- What is a
good essay?
- How to analyse
titles and questions, prepare, plan and structure an essay
Please note
that this is an illustration of the sort of areas covered by one
particular class. Each course is slightly different, as the teachers
adapt what they cover to ensure that they address the particular
needs of each group of students.
Back
to course list
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