Co-Curricular Day

24 October 2016

On Monday 10 October, the Third Form took part in a co-curricular day. The whole year took part in different activities throughout the day learning about poetry and creative writing, mathematical problem-solving and the power of the brain. The year was divided into three groups that made their way around all three interactive learning stations. To start the day, poetry in the Ugland Auditorium. Two poets Lewis Buxton and Cecilia Rhys greeted us and recited some of their own work which gave the group the inspiration they needed to have a go and learn about syllables and different techniques while reading their short poems aloud.
Following this, the group made their way to the Drayson Hall for mathematical problem-solving. Six small groups were given a problem that not only taught them maths but also teamwork, co-operation, leadership and how to have a lot of fun! The problems included fitting shapes into toy lorries in specific colours (harder than it sounds) and fitting shapes into puzzles.

Following a short break there was an edifying talk about the power of the brain. This gave an insight into useful tips for revision, memory games and other cognitive stimulation activities. The subject of the talk was ‘Memory Matters!’. The revision techniques were greatly appreciated as Stoics were informed to do revision “little but often” to help new linkages form between the neurons in the brain.

Overall it was a brilliant day full of new information and inspiration for how to tackle the rest of the year.

Examples of some of the poetry can be found here.