Activities at Sir Thomas Rich’s
Here at Sir Thomas Rich’s we host a variety of extra-curricular
activities.
Badminton Club
Hosted by Mr P J Brown and Mr P D Lloyd
Open to all years – we meet in the sports hall after school every
Wednesday during the Autumn and Spring terms, with additional lunchtime
sessions for junior coaching and team practices. We now have teams in
the Junior, Intermediate and Senior county leagues. House Badminton
competitions take place annually. So whether you are a beginner or an
experienced player, wanting to play socially or competitively, come
along to the Badminton Club.
Bridge Club
Hosted by Mr N D Pitel
We meet in F8 on Wednesday lunchtimes of the Autumn and Spring terms
– all age groups are welcome.
Chess Club
Hosted by Mr I A Robson
The primary aim of the club is to improve the individual’s playing
style and develop this into match-winning potential. The school teams
compete in the North Gloucestershire Chess League, an adult league with
matches taking place in the evening. There may also be matches against
other school teams. We meet every lunchtime in Q10.
Cricket – Junior Indoor League
Hosted by Mr N D Pitel and Mr P M Daniell
During the summer term we play two lunchtimes per week between 1:15
and 2:00 in the Gym
D & T Club
Hosted by Mrs S L James
Open to Y7-9s. This year all of the activities will be linked with
the Toyota Challenge. The club will run from 3:30 – 4:45pm one evening
and one lunchtime per week
Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
Hosted by Miss M Adamson
Open to all pupils over the age of 14. It is designed to reward
participation in four areas – service to others, skills physical
recreation and expedition. There are three levels to the award and the
School Unit offers entry at Bronze and Silver level, with support for
those wishing to advance to Gold.
Fitness Suite
Hosted by Mr A J Barton and Mr R G Williams
Available to Year Nine and above at lunchtimes once inducted and
annual membership for the academic year has been received through the
Sports Centre and on the condition that a qualified member of staff is
present at all times.
Fencing
Hosted by Shaun Garley
Open to whole school on Monday lunchtimes Sports Hall from 1:10 –
2:10pm. £25 for ½ term which includes all equipment.
Geology – GCSE Y9
Hosted by Mr D Green and Mr C D A Carter
A full GCSE taught during three lunchtimes per week. Monday and
Tuesday with Mr Green, Friday with Mr Carter.
Language College
Hosted by Mrs J Hewett
Japanese Club 1:30 – 2:00pm in E1 on Tuesday. Mandarin Chinese Club
Mondays 3:30 – 4:30pm in V4.
Film Club
Hosted by members of Sixth Form
Popular films are shown in the Hall over the lunch during the Autumn
and Spring Terms. The club is run by members of the Sixth Form.
Music Department
Hosted by Mrs P Jones, Mrs H Clune and Mr M Morgan
We have a busy schedule of concerts, workshops, stage musicals and House Music competition, as well as festival entries.
There are two choral groups, an Orchestra, Jazz Group, Brass Group and String Group, which meet regularly during the year. Some groups such as the Guitar Ensemble, Early Music Consort and various folk/ rock groups meet on a more ad hoc basis. Two instrumental concerts, House Music, a staged production, two carol services, and a large choral concert are regularly presented each year.
Choir and Chamber Choir – membership for both is by audition or invitation. The Choirs perform regularly both in and outside school.
Orchestra, Brass Group, String Group and Jazz Group – These ensembles are open to any player of at least grade 4 standard, and if you are receiving instrumental lessons at school you are expected to attend one or more of them. They offer the opportunity to play in groups in a wide variety of musical styles. All groups feature in two concerts given respectively in the Spring and Summer terms.
‘The Richian’
Hosted by Mr M A Seales
Published annually, each issue contains a record of activities of the
previous school year and details of various clubs and socieities,
together with an ‘Old Richians’ sections. Especially values are
contributions of prose, verse and graphics from both students and staff.
So don’t wait to be invited – write now!
The Railway Society
Hosted by Mr S W Pack
Visits are made to preserved lines, to towns and museums of general
interest too, and sometimes ‘just for the ride’. Trips are open to
members in Years 7-11, and there are limited number of Sixth Form
places. Whilst there is no membership fee, there is a charge for each
trip to cover the cost of train tickets. Trips are announced to members
a few weeks before they occur.
Peacock Society
Hosted by Mr M A Seales
Our purpose is to promote serious discussion of challenging topics
both ancient and modern. It aims to foster clarity of thought and
expression. Serious thinkers from Y11 upwards are welcome, along with
all members of staff.
Table Tennis
Hosted by Mr I L Kellie and Mrs F J Banks
We play in the Gymnasium, after school, every Thursday and at
lunchtime every Thursday. The club is open to anyone, of any age and of
any standard. We have three school teams which play in the Gloucester
Table Tennis Association League.
44th Explorer Scouts Unit
Hosted by Mr P J Brown
Open to Y9 and above. We especially welcome applications from girls
and boys joining the Sixth Form. No previous scouting experience is
necessary. However this will not affect what we do one jot! In the 44th,
we aim to develop a sense of responsibility and caring, leadership and
involvement, adventure and belonging. We have our own HQ – the Scout Hut
located behind the Bowls Green
Warhammer Club
Hosted by Mr D Riley
A fantasy gaming club involving myriads of tiny cast and painted
combat figurines and loads of imagination; meets Monday and Wednesday
lunchtimes in F6.
Y7 Activities
Hosted by Mr P M Daniell
Regular events are organised for Y7 boys. These include residential
trips as well as weekend activities. Eg Lakeside
Latin Club
Hosted by Mr D Reily
Latin Club meets once a week (at present Thursday)
at lunchtime in F6. The present members are all from 7S but all Year 7's
were invited. The 4 core mkembers have expressed an interest in
continuing with the subject next year.
Karting
Hosted by Mr D A Gowler
The school takes part in the National School’s Karting Championships
for Y8 and above. Teams of three compete in the local round at JDR
Karting in Gloucester.
Running Club
Hosted by Mr C G Powell
Open to all age groups, taking place on Monday lunchtimes from 1:15pm
KS3 Drama
Hosted by Mrs C Brookes
This is a club for anyone in Key Stage 3 who is serious about acting
and theatre. The aim of the club is to put on a Drama production or
productions for an outside audience; we do not expect RSC standard –
anyone who is interested in acting or design is welcome. The club aims
to develop self-confidence and team building skills and most importantly
– be a lot of fun!
The club will take place in Q1 during Wednesday lunchtime at 1:30pm
Tommies Top Readers
Hosted by Mrs C Brookes
This is a club for all KS3 students who want to meet and talk about
books. Initially we will be compiling our own shortlist of Tommies top
reads and promoting good books throughout the school.
In April we will be shadowing the Carnegie medal short list as an
official reading group; we will be creating a blog where we will share
our views with other schools and also speak to the authors themselves
online (and in person!) about their books.
The group will meet in Q1 at 1:30pm on Fridays.
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