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Halewood University 2020

HALEWOOD UNIVERSITY

Halewood University is our exciting format for extra curricular clubs at Halewood C of E. We are hoping that it will provide opportunities for children to develop new interests, hobbies and skills, and help children to develop key life skills.

Graduation

Children who take part in Halewood University will graduate at the end of each year if they successfully complete all elements of the program. Each year that children complete will result in a higher level of graduation:

First year of Halewood University – Diploma
Second Year – Bachelor degree
Third Year - Masters degree
Fourth Year – PHD

Each level of graduation will require different criteria and different levels of participation. Children who graduated last year will be graduating at Bachelor level upon completion of their modules this year. Children taking part in modules for the first time will be graduating at Diploma level. Please see below for details on requirements for each graduation level.

Format for each module

Children will need to select 2 modules they wish to take part in. Each module requires the attendance of 4 after school sessions as well the completion of a module task (see below for details of each level of graduation).
Children will also need to take part in 2 life skills modules. Each life skills module will be an hour long and will be in the fifth and final session of their chosen module.
Children will need to choose a final project to complete, which will be handed in during the summer term. Information about final project options will be handed out after the completion of module 2.

Diploma (1^st graduation)

Completion of two modules and 2 life skills modules.
Completion of the module task for each of their modules.
Completion of a final project. These will be handed in during the summer term. Information about final project options and ideas will be handed out after the completion of module 2.

Bachelor degree (2^nd graduation)

Completion of two modules and 2 life skills modules.
Completion of the module task for each of their modules.
Completion of a final project. These will be handed in during the summer term. Information about final project options and ideas will be handed out after the completion of module 2.
Plan and deliver a short but informative presentation on one of the modules they have been studying. Time will be given to this in school during the summer term.

Choosing modules

Children will need to choose their first choice and a reserve option in the event of modules being over-subscribed.

Please note: if your child has already taken part in a module last year (cookery or Dragons’ Den) then please try to choose different modules this year.

Information on module choices needs to be handed in as soon as possible. Letters will be kept in the order they were handed in. Once all reply slips have been handed in, children will receive a letter to let them know which modules they will be attending. This will contain any additional information about the module, including where children need to be collected at the end of each session. Please also complete the attached reply slip.

Many thanks,

Mr Tunstall

Module 1

Please tick one first choice and up to 2 reserve choices from the table below. Information will be sent out to let you know which module you will be taking part in once we have the final numbers. Please make a note of all relevant dates.

Module 1	Details	First Choice	Reserve choice(s)
Cookery Session 1 – Friday 17^th January Session 2 – Friday 24^th January Session 3 – Friday 31^st January Session 4 – Friday 7^th February Life Skills Module 1 – Friday 14^th February	An opportunity to cook a variety of healthy dishes. (This module requires a small cost towards ingredients. Information will be sent out in a letter if your child gains a place on this module.)
Sewing Session 1 – Friday 17^th January Session 2 – Friday 24^th January Session 3 – Friday 31^st January Session 4 – Friday 7^th February Life Skills Module 1 – Friday 14^th February	An opportunity to explore the art of sewing and learn the skill.
Dragons’ Den Session 1 – Friday 28^th February Session 2 – Friday 6^th March Session 3 – Friday 13^th March Session 4 – Friday 20^th March Life Skills Module 2 – Friday 27^th March	An opportunity to think creatively and learn about innovation and creative design. Children will design their own inventions and create their own businesses!
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) Session 1 – Friday 28^th February Session 2 – Friday 6^th March Session 3 – Friday 13^th March Session 4 – Friday 20^th March Life Skills Module 2 – Friday 27^th March	An opportunity to answer some big STEM questions and explore a number of different STEM investigations in a fun and creative way.
French Session 1 – Wed 26th February Session 2 – Wed 4^th March Session 3 – Wed11^th March Session 4 – Wed 18^th March Life Skills Module 2 – Wed 25^th March	An opportunity for a hands-on experience of the French culture, life and language.

Child’s Name ____________________________________

Year group ________________

I wish for my child to take part in Halewood University. I give permission for my child to attend Module 1 and will collect them from school at 4pm following each session.

Signed ________________________________________

Module 2

Module 2	Details	First Choice	Reserve choice(s)
Dance Session 1 – Friday 24^th April Session 2 – Friday 1^st May Session 3 – Friday 8^th May Session 4 – Friday 15^th May Life Skills Module 1 – Friday 22^nd May	An opportunity to explore and choreograph different genres of dance.
Website Design Session 1 – Friday 24^th April Session 2 – Friday 1^st May Session 3 – Friday 8^th May Session 4 – Friday 15^th May Life Skills Module 1 – Friday 22^nd May	An opportunity to look at effective website design and create your own website.
Sculpture Session 1 – Friday 12^th June Session 2 – Friday 19^th June Session 3 – Friday 26^th June Session 4 – Friday 3^rd July Life Skills Module 1 – Friday 10^th July	An opportunity to explore different sculpting techniques and create a sculpture for yourself.
Coding/Animation Session 1 – Friday 12^th June Session 2 – Friday 19^th June Session 3 – Friday 26^th June Session 4 – Friday 3^rd July Life Skills Module 1 – Friday 10^th July	An opportunity to enhance and learn new computing skills. For example, coding and animation.

Child’s Name ____________________________________

Year group ________________

I wish for my child to take part in Halewood University. I give permission for my child to attend Module 2 and will collect them from school at 4pm following each session.

Signed __________________________________________