SAS 2012 - 13Tudor Grange Academy

Solihull

SAS

The Skills, Action Service curriculum is part of our core provision within the Academy. We dedicate two hours every other Wednesday afternoon to a variety of courses which are designed to ensure that students develop a skill of their choice and plan to put it into action, using it to serve a local, national or even international community.

Students work in vertical groups: it is fantastic to watch year 11 students side by side with year 7 students working towards a common goal.

This part of our curriculum achieves a wide variety of objectives: students develop essential skills and attributes such as project management skills, self-confidence and enterprise. The time we dedicate to this option allows talented students to immerse themselves in their area of expertise and everyone develops a keener awareness of the needs of communities and the benefits of utilising our skills to benefit others.

Foreward

June 2012

Arts Award Bronze and SilverGain a qualification in the Arts by taking an arts apprenticeship.

Complete and review an arts activity, research your favourite person who works in the Arts and produce a portfolio of evidence which will be externally moderated.

The Bronze Award is suitable for pupils in Yr. 7 and 8 and there is a £18 cost associated with this option.

The Silver Award is suitable for pupils in Yrs. 9-11 and there is a £21 cost associated with this option.

AnimotionFancy recreating Michael Jackson’s Thriller video using lego and plastecine models?

Or creating your own dancing robot?

In stop/start animation, we will give you the chance to design and direct your own animated creation. All you need is creativity, imagination and a lot of patience.

Astronomy Want to learn more about astronomy events, cosmology, planets, galaxies and asteroids then this new SAS option could be for you. Spend time learning about our galaxy and planets and go deeper into space than you ever imagined possible.

Best Foot ForwardSport is not just ‘playing’; it can also be about attitude and striving for excellence.

Why not step outside your comfort zone and try something new, such as golf, climbing, petanque and squash?

Come and put your best foot forward.

CeramicsAre you creative?Are you interested in sculpture?

Become an artistist entrepreneur through developing skills working with clay. From designing a product to creating sculpture, your skills will be put to the test in your final exhibition.

Cultural Bites Fancy yourself as the new Jamie Oliver?

Think you can challenge the MasterChef contestants?

Then put your culinary enthusiasm to the test and become a ‘Young Chef’ whilst you discover how to cook a range of cultural foods including sweet and savoury dishes from around the world.

Custom CreationsWant to know how to make a bag from your favourite pair of old jeans?

Want to make individual items of jewellery from recycled items?

Individually customise your design and make individual one off items with textiles, beads and paper. Learn how to use ribbons, sequins, appliqué shapes and wool to create embellished items which can be sold in aid of charity.

Develop a range of skills and make your own custom creations.

Duke of Edinburgh – Bronze * NewVolunteer, become active, develop a skill and complete an expedition to earn your Bronze Duke of Edinburgh award. In SAS you will learn the skills, such as navigation, route planning, first aid and camp craft to complete your expedition.

Two self sufficient overnight camping trips are the highlight of the course. The bronze award is suitable for pupils in year 10 and there is a £120 cost associated with it.

Duke of Edinburgh – Silver * NewDevelop your skills further or join without completing Bronze. The ideals of volunteering, physical activity, skill development and expedition are worked on.

The expedition is for a longer period of two nights where you are still required to carry all equipment and supplies. The silver award is suitable for pupils in year 11 and there is a £140 cost associated with it. Further information can be found on www.dofe.org.

Helping HandsLooking for a career in event planning?

Do you have what it takes to pull off the event of the season?

We need you to help us envisage, plan and create on off events which will give back to our local community.

We want you original and inventive ideas to help us to throw anything from a Christmas party for the elderly to fundraisers in school.

It is up to you who we help and how we help them!Be part of the ‘Big Society’.

Musicality A new opportunity offering you the chance to develop your sensitivity to, knowledge of and talent for music. You will be involved in a wide range of musical activities enjoying the opportunities to compose, rehearse and recite your own pieces of music as well as listen to and appreciate a range of music from different genres.

Musicians this is for you!

Oil and Acrylic Painting *NewDo you like art? Do you want to learn new skills in the painting area? Oil and Acrylic Painting will give you the opportunity to take your artistic flare and talent further.

Play Write *NewLet your imagination run wild with your own script for your own play.

In this option you will write and devise your own Hollywood blockbuster that could enlighten the silver screen in the future.

Sculpturing...a body of thought from C21st film.

Films always raise questions to us about our modern world.

Here, we will watch a number of films and use our questions and answers to create sculptures of thought to be displayed in the school grounds.

Silver Smithing and JewelleryAn 18 carrot sapphire encased with diamonds on a glittering gold band.

Kate Middleton’s engagement rin is an iconic symbol of glamour and style.

Could you do better?

Silversmithing requires flair and creativity, as well as a steady hand, to learn new skills to produce jewellery fit for the style icon in you!

So you think you can Dance?Waltz, Jive, Salsa, Belly Dancing, Ballet, Street Jazz, Irish Dancing and more!

Body-pop to Global dance and take a journey with us as we dance our way across the world!

Stay and PlayAre you good with younger children?Are you reliable and trustworthy?

If you join this group you will be part of a team responsible for running a baby and toddler group at school. You will help to plan and provide stimulating educational and fun activities for preschool children in our local area. You will also work closely with parents and carers to ensure their children enjoy a rnage of activities in an encouraging and safe environment.

The programme will help you to develop your planning and business acumen skills.

TGleeCalling all gleeks!

We want you to help us fly the flag for British singing talent!

Show Rachel and Quinn that they aren’t the only talent out there!

If you think you have what it takes to entertain, the TGlee is the place to be!

TG CycleAhoy there bike fans

If bikes are your think, could this course inspire you to make this more than just a hobby?

Do you enjoy practical tasks like fixing bikes? Are you interested in doing a challenging bike ride? This is a course in bike maintenance, cycling proficiency and fitness.

This option is suitable for Year 9 and above.

TG Girls Football *NewThink you can challenge to become a premier female footballer.

Put your skills to the test and become a skilful and creative footballer. You will discover how to play a technically and tactically superior game.

TG Leadership *NewFancy the challenge of leading physical activities? Having learnt how to be a leader you will individually plan, lead and evaluate your sports sessions with each other prior to using your skills on other people.

TG Rugby *NewRunning, passing, tackling, mauling and rucking, are all skills synonymous with rugby. If you want to take your rugby ability to a higher level then pick this option. Due to health and safety reasons it is designed for Year 8 and 9 pupils only.

TG Top GearAre you mad about cars and motors?

Ever wondered what goes on during a car service or MOT?

Have you ever dreamt of learning how to maintain a car?

You will get your hands dirty and have an opportunity to do it yourself, checking tyre pressures, treads, changing bulbs, wipers, brake pads, oil changed and spark plugs!

You will also learn about road safety and car care.

This is suitable for pupils in Years 9, 10 and 11.

Vogue: Fashionable FlowersCalling all fashionistas!

If you have an eye for design and are creative then look no further.

The Vogue course offers the opportunity to learn basic and advanced floristry techniques in order to make button holes and stylish hair pieces.

Most importantly have fun and enjoy doing something imaginative and original.

Wild about Nature.....the birds and the bees!

Wish to be involved with the school allotment and gardening?

Do you have ideas to improve the school grounds or the standards of your local parks? Willing to get your hands dirty?

In Wild about Nature you will be undertaking practical activities on and off site to make changed to the environment be sowing, digging, planting and building bird and bat boxes.

Skills Action Service

SASoffice@tudor-grange.solihull.sch.uk

Tudor Grange AcademyDingle Lane, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3PD.

0121 705 5100www.tudor-grange.solihull.sch.uk

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