Challenger Sessions - spring 2024

Blender Animation
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
The Viewing Area and Manipulation of Objects	Add Colour and Texture		Add Lighting
Add and move objects on the screen. Use the tools to ensure than all items are correctly placed.	Add colours and textures to your objects. Change the colours and textures using the tools.		Be able to add lighting to the scene, change the lighting and change the colour and intensity of the lights.
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Add Cameras	Animate the Lighting and Cameras		Bringing It All Together
Be able to add cameras to your scene and move them around using the tools.	Use the timeline to animate the lighting and the cameras.		Bring all of your skills together to bring in a final animated sequence.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Ambition, Curiosity		IT, Marketing, Multimedia

Astronomy
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
James Webb Telescope	The Solar System		Stars
To learn about the development and launch of the JWT. Analyse some of the distant objects that have already been observed such as the 'pillars of creation'.	Discover how the solar system was formed and the main properties of each planet.		To learn about the life cycle of a star and star size comparison.
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Black Holes	CERN		SETI
To learn about how black holes are formed and the size comparison of black holes.	To understand the workings and relevance of the large hadron particle accelerator at CERN in Switzerland.		Are we alone in the universe or is there the possibility of life on other planets? What sort of technology may advanced alien civilisations be using? Discover the current research with SETI (search for extraterrestrial intelligence)
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Attainment, Ambition, Curiosity		Engineering, Science

Boot camp - angus browne
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Test Your Fitness	Test Your Fitness		Interval Training
The students will compete in a number of fitness tests to determine their starting point. The aim is to complete these to the best of their ability. This will include sit up, press up, coordination testing as well as bleep test.	The students will continue to compete in a number of fitness tests to determine their starting point. The aim is to complete these to the best of their ability. This will include sit up, press up, coordination testing as well as cooper test.		Students to complete interval training. Understanding the importance of interval training and how to incorporate this into their workout routines.
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Circuit Training	Agility Training		Test Your Fitness
Students to complete circuit training. Understanding the importance of circuit training and how to incorporate this into their workout routines.	Students to complete the Illinois Agility training. Understanding the importance of agility training and how to incorporate this into their workout routines.		Students will participate in a number of tests that they performed at the start of the challenger and compare their results. The aim is to have improved in their fitness levels over the course of the challenger.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Health, Responsibility		Healthcare, Sport

budgeting and savings management
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Managing My Money	Making Financial Decisions		Safety First
Understand the difference between need & wants - financial management.	Decision-making skills - Ability to weigh options and make informed choices for their financial situations		Online security and fraud awareness - avoid scam and make informed decisions
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
The World of Work	Types of Bank Accounts		Spending
Increased independence & sense of responsibility: saving, spending and donating	Understanding of financial products (debit cards, credit cards, savings & ISAS)		Financial literacy & understanding of monetary transactions
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Ambition, Responsibility		IT, Finance, Hospitality and Retail

Caring for Dogs: Exercising a dog
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Approaching a dog.	What sort of exercise do dogs need?		Basic equipment for walking a dog.
To know safe, polite and appropriate ways to approach a dog.	To know that different types of dogs need different types of exercise. To know the appropriate time to walk a dog		To be able to put a collar or harness on a dog calmly. To be able to attach the lead and hold the lead safely and correctly
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Walk alongside a dog on several occasions.	Allowing the dog safe freedom.		Allowing a dog freedom for part of the walk.
To be able to walk alongside a dog on several occasions. To be able to walk a dog on a lead.	To be able to identify a safe place on a walk to let a dog run free. To know the importance of clearing up after a dog and the health and safety factors to consider.		To bring together all the learnt knowledge from the previous 5 sessions. To be able to let the dog run free for part of a walk in an identified safe place. To be able to recall and catch the dog and put her back on a lead.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Health, Respect, Empathy, Responsibility		Sport, Agriculture, Any kind of work that involves working with dogs.

creative mindfulness
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Breathwork and Drawing	Breathwork and Zentangles		Art and Nature
To understand the importance and benefits of mindfulnes.s	To explore breath patterns and the creation of zentangle patterns to achieve calmness.		To respond creatively to nature through print design
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Breathwork and Press Printing	Breathwork and Clay Creations		Breathwork and Clay Painting
To develop a series of nature prints using press printing techniques.	To respond to nature through the creation of clay work.		To build on breathing techniques to cultivate calmness and participate in development of clay work through painting.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Health, Attainment, Respect, Curiosity, Teamwork, Empathy		Media and Creative

creative poetry

Session 1

Session 2

Session 3

What is Black Out Poetry?

Creating Your Own Black Out Poetry

What is Found in Poetry?

To introduce students to the format of black out poetry.

Students will refer to the models that they have been given to create their own black out poetry.

To introduce students to the format of found poetry.

Session 4

Session 5

Session 6

Creating Your Own Found Poem

Showcase

Students will use model poems to create their own found poetry.

Students will continue to create their own found poem.

Students will showcase their poetry to the rest of the group.

This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:

This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:

Creativity, Ambition, Curiosity

Media and Creative, Education and Childcare

Cross Country Running
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Building a Base for Cross Country	Speed Training		Interval Workouts
Understanding how to train for cross country. Participating in prep work for your cross country sessions. Learning different types of training which will improve your overall running ability.	Understanding how to train for cross country. Participating in prep work for your cross country sessions. Learning different types of training which will improve your overall running ability.		Understanding how to train for cross country. Participating in prep work for your cross country sessions. Learning different types of training which will improve your overall running ability.
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Fartleks Training	Hill Training		Practice Races
Understanding how to train for cross country. Participating in prep work for your cross country sessions. Learning different types of training which will improve your overall running ability.	Understanding how to train for cross country. Participating in prep work for your cross country sessions. Learning different types of training which will improve your overall running ability.		Understanding how to train for cross country. Participating in prep work for your cross country sessions. Learning different types of training which will improve your overall running ability.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Health, Ambition, Curiosity, Teamwork, Responsibility		Sport

Design a small house challenge
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Why is there a need for small houses & the brief and specification.	Beginning to design and solve the issues.		Model building
To understand why small houses are a better solution to living in a crowded world and understanding the brief and the specification.	To start designing solutions to the brief and specifications.		To start turning the designs into scale models which represent the ideas so far
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Refining the model	Finishing the model		Presentation
To start refining and settling on the finer features of the model.	To complete the model and make sure that it satisfies the brief and the specification.		To make a presentation using photographs of the finished ideas.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Ambition, Curiosity, Empathy		Media and Creative, Engineering, Construction

Dissection
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
The history of dissection	Eye dissection		Pluck dissection
Describe how the approach to dissection has changed over time. Evaluate the morals and ethics behind decisions to dissect organisms.	Describe the structure of the eye. Learn how to dissect with care and precision		Describe how organs link to form systems. Practise how to dissect with care and precision
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Frog dissection	Fish dissection		Rat dissection
Describe how organ systems are linked within an organism such as a frog. Practise how to dissect with care and precision.	Describe how organ systems are linked within an organism such as a fish. Compare organisation within a frog and fish. Practise how to dissect with care and precision.		Describe how organ systems are linked within an organism such as a fish. Compare organisation within a frog, fish and rat. Practise how to dissect with care and precision.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Respect, Curiosity, Teamwork, Empathy		Healthcare, Science

Duke of Edinburgh
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Duke of Edinburgh	Volunteering/ physical component- finding a placement and recording evidence		Skill component/ expedition prep
Know the requirements of the course, including the 4 components	To know what is required to complete and evidence the volunteering/ physical component.		To know the requirements of the skill component and to know the demands of the expedition.
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Orienteering- introduction to basic map skills	Camping- introduction to camping skills		Equipment check-
To know the basics of navigation and orienteering using maps	Erect/ pack away a tent and set up and use a trangia		The know the equipment requirements for expedition
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Health, Ambition, Curiosity, Teamwork, Responsibility		Healthcare, Sport, Public Services

fashion illustration
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Fashion Design Time Line (History)	Fashion Designer Research One		Fashion Designer Research Two
To gain an understanding of the history of fashion and the key designers who have shaped the industry we know today.	To research into two fashion designers, gain understanding of their style and where the inspiration cam from. To learn to draw in their style.		To research into two fashion designers, gain understanding of their style and where the inspiration cam from. To learn to draw in their style.
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Fashion Moodboard	Watercolour Illustrations		Mix Media Illustrations
To produce a moodboard of fashion illustrations from your two chosen designers as inspiration for your own designs.	To gain an understanding on how to use water colours, using a variety of techniques to produce fashion illustrations.		To gain an understanding on how to use a variety of paper cutting and drawing techniques combined to produce fashion illustrations.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Attainment, Ambition, Curiosity, Teamwork		Media and Creative, IT, Marketing

introduction to crochet
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Foundation Chain	Basic Stitches		Project Start - Granny Square
Introduction to casting on and the initial chain to begin a project.	How to do a double, half treble and treble stitch.		Begin project and practice of basic stitches of double, half treble and treble.
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Continuing Granny Square Blanket	Continuing Granny Square Blanket		How to Finish and Border Blanket
Continue the project to make a small blanket using a range of basic stitches.	Continue the project to make a small blanket using a range of basic stitches.		How to put a border around the edge of the blanket to complete the blanket and cast off.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity		Textile Creation

Introduction to French
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Introductions	Intro to French food		Ordering Food in a Restaurant in French
Learning the key phonemes in French Basic introductions Asking how someone is and responding The alphabet in French.	Learning the vocabulary for some French food items Using j'aime/ je n'aime pas to give opinions on food and create sentences.		Practicing a dialogue for ordering food in a French restaurant Creating own dialogues
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
French Food Murder Mystery	Ordering Food in a Supermarket		Around the Town
Developing reading skills. Developing critical thinking skills.	Learning the vocabulary for quantities in French Developing listening skills Practicing and creating a supermarket dialogue.		Learning places in the town Learning directions Asking for directions and responding
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Attainment, Respect, Ambition, Curiosity, Teamwork		Media and Creative, Education and Childcare, IT, Marketing. Any which require a language/ good communication skills.

Introduction to golf skills
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Introduction to Golf	Basic Golf Skills		Golf Skills Application
Demonstrated the ability to, 1 Identify the necessary equipment needed to play golf, 2 Identify the specific use of three or more golf clubs, 3 Hold a golf club correctly.	Demonstrated the ability to, 1. Recognise the three types of club and their function 2. Perform a swing while adopting a comfortable stance 3. To strike the ball on at least five out of ten occasions.		Demonstrate the ability to, 1. practise using the correct stance needed when using a golf club to hit a golf ball on at least two occasions, 2.practise swinging a golf club prior to hitting a golf ball on at least two occasions, 3. practise hitting a golf ball with a golf club correctly on at least two occasions.
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Golf Skills in Practice	Take Part in a Driving Range Session		Playing the Game
Demonstrate the ability to, 1. strike the ball a minimum of 20 yards 2.hit the ball in the general direction of the hole whilst on the putting green 3. attempt a bunker shot.	Demonstrated the ability to understand 1.the main safety precautions around the driving range and why each is necessary. 2. the clubs in a golf bag and their function, including all the different types of irons in the context of the driving range 3. use a correct golf swing and hit a ball cleanly off a tee seven times out of 10, ie with a 70% success rate.		In this sections students will apply much of the learning they have already done to a competitive game of golf between the group.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Health, Respect, Responsibility		Sport, Many Others

Introduction to Quilting
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Preparation of Materials	Introduction to Sewing Techniques		Batting and Binding
To understand what quilting is and to select the right materials for our project.	To look at a range of sewing techniques and select one to practice, to embroider their name using their chosen technique		To compile all sections of their personalised project, to sew their hexagon together to have a finished quilted piece
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Creating Templates for Applique	Bondaweb and Hand sewing		Batting and Binding
To select the correct templates and materials for completing some hand applique.	Learn how to turn your template into a piece of applique. Using Bondaweb to learn how to fix it to the material. Learn how to use a blanket stitch.		To consolidate the knowledge of how to compile all sections of their personalised project, to sew their hexagon together to have a finished quilted piece.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Attainment, Ambition, Curiosity		Media and Creative, Engineering, Life Skills

Introduction to sociology
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Understanding Identity	Gender		Poverty and Social Inequality
Explore the concept of identity and how it is shaped by various social factors.	Investigate the social construction of gender and its impact on individuals and society.		Examine the causes and consequences of poverty, emphasising the societal impact.
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Exploring Crime and Deviance	Dynamics of Families		Education
To discuss the social factors contributing to criminal behavior.	Investigate the diversity of family structures and their societal significance.		Explore the role of education in society and its impact on individuals.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Attainment, Respect, Curiosity, Empathy		Healthcare, Law, Education and Childcare, Marketing, Public Services

Introduction to Yoga

Session 1

Session 2

Session 3

Introduction to Yoga

Yoga and Mind-Body Connection

Yoga for stress relief

To introduce students to the basics of yoga, including its history, benefits, and fundamental principles.

Students will learn how yoga can improve mind-body connection and promote self-awareness

To understand how yoga can help to manage stress and anxiety

Session 4

Session 5

Session 6

Yoga for Flexibility and Strength

Yoga for Focus and Concentration

Yoga for Emotional Regulation

To understand how yoga improves flexibility, strength, and overall physical fitness.

To understand how yoga can help improve focus, concentration, and mental clarity.

To understand how yoga can support emotional regulation and promote a positive mindset.

This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:

This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:

Creativity, Health, Ambition, Teamwork, Empathy

Healthcare, Sport

Personal Fitness training
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Baseline Training Assessment	Understanding Planning of Personal Fitness Training		Performance of Own Training Programme #1
To be able to identify the component of fitness that is deemed your greatest area for development.	To be able to plan an initial training session based around your goal/target for improvement.		To be able to plan and Perform your own training programme and be able to identify the changes needed for further progress next session.
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Performance of Own Training Programme #2	Performance of Own Training Programme #3		Retest and Assess Own Fitness
To be able to plan and Perform your own training programme and be able to identify the changes needed for further progress next session.	To be able to plan and Perform your own training programme and be able to identify the changes needed for further progress next session.		To be able to analyse own fitness improvements and identify steps to further improve in the future.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Health, Attainment, Ambition, Curiosity		Healthcare, Education and Childcare, Sport, Public Services

RHS Hyde Hall Visit
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Getting to know the garden	The Winter Garden		The Cottage Garden and The Birch Grove
Develop an understanding of the seasons and how the garden is designed to enhance nature. Explore a sense of self by experiencing awe and wonder and the impact of spending time in nature to support well-being. Identify common flora and fauna within the different areas of the garden. Summarise their experience and observations through reflective responses.	Develop an understanding of the seasons and how the garden is designed to enhance nature. Explore a sense of self by experiencing awe and wonder and the impact of spending time in nature to support well-being. Identify common flora and fauna within the different areas of the garden. Summarise their experience and observations through reflective responses		Develop an understanding of the seasons and how the garden is designed to enhance nature. Explore a sense of self by experiencing awe and wonder and the impact of spending time in nature to support well-being. Identify common flora and fauna within the different areas of the garden. Summarise their experience and observations through reflective responses
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
The Ponds	The Veg Garden and Floral Fantasia		New Zealand Border and Australian Garden
Develop an understanding of the seasons and how the garden is designed to enhance nature. Explore a sense of self by experiencing awe and wonder and the impact of spending time in nature to support well-being. Identify common flora and fauna within the different areas of the garden. Summarise their experience and observations through reflective responses.	Develop an understanding of the seasons and how the garden is designed to enhance nature. Explore a sense of self by experiencing awe and wonder and the impact of spending time in nature to support well-being. Identify common flora and fauna within the different areas of the garden. Summarise their experience and observations through reflective responses.		Develop an understanding of the seasons and how the garden is designed to enhance nature. Explore a sense of self by experiencing awe and wonder and the impact of spending time in nature to support well-being. Identify common flora and fauna within the different areas of the garden. Summarise their experience and observations through reflective responses.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Health, Respect, Curiosity, Teamwork, Empathy, Responsibility		Horticulture

Short Story Writing
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Short Story Tropes	Introducing Characters		Planning a Short Story
To understand the conventions and tropes of a short story by looking at a few different examples.	To understand how to create engaging characters and their role within the story		To start planning the events of our short stories and how the characters will be involved.
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Writing a Short Story	Writing a Short Story		Editing and Printing
To use the plans from previous challenger sessions to start writing our short stories.	To be able to finish writing our short stories using the plans we have produced.		To be able to finalise our short stories by reading and editing them. To add illustrations to the short stories.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Respect, Ambition, Curiosity, Teamwork		Media and Creative, Education and Childcare

Survival STEM
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Zombie Detection	Communication in the Apocalypse		Cooking off the grid
Students build and test pressure pad switches and simple circuits.	Students will send and receive messages using Morse code		Students will be building a parabolic solar cooker using materials available.
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Food Crisis	Siege Solutions		Scoping out Problems
Students will be evaluating different food options for surviving the zombie apocalypse. Using STEM skills to make decisions	Students design and build a model siege engine to propel a table tennis ball or other small projectile as far as possible.		Students will be experimenting with lenses and mirrors to make telescopes and periscopes for monitoring zombies from afar
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Attainment, Ambition, Curiosity, Teamwork		Engineering, Marketing, Science, Construction, Manufacturing

Tabletop Masters
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Recap D&D / Adventure games.	Deeper into the world of the board.		Game design and mechanics.
Develop communication and collaborative skills when playing a team based adventure game.	Unpick the features and mechanics of a collaborative adventure game and begin to plan your own		Start developing your own adventure story game. - Writing the story / Creating the characters. - Creating encounters and difficulty scaling.
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Character abilities and developments.	Play test one.		Play test two.
Developing and improving the overall game with focus on how players progress and advance their characters.	Play test the game and correct any issues regarding story and character design.		Play test the game again, resolve any further issues.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Ambition, Curiosity, Teamwork, Responsibility		Media and Creative, Art.

Volleyball
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Learning to Set	To Learn How to Dig		To Set and Dig
To learn the correct technique for a set and to implement it into a game	To learn the correct technique for a dig and to implement it into a game		To link the set and dig into a game using correct technique
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Serving	Serve, Set and Dig		Game Play
To learn how to serve and implement it into a game	To link the serve, set and dig and implement into a game		To play a game of volleyball using the skills, and techniques practised
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Health, Teamwork		Health and Fitness

Welcome to Jurassic Park - Introduction to Paleontology
Session 1	Session 2		Session 3
Introduction to Paleontology	Classification		Fossils
- Describe the role of paleontologists and their day to day responsibilities. - Discuss the qualities a good paleontologist needs.	- Work as a group to identify and classify different dinosaurs. - Discuss the fact that dinosaurs lived on land, in the ocean and in the air. - Create a fact sheet for a species of dinosaur		- Define the term extinction and how we can use the fossil record to identify characteristics of different dinosaurs. - Look at some fossils and identify key features of them
Session 4	Session 5		Session 6
Dinosaurs in the media	Debate - What is the best dinosaur?		Summary - Burning questions
- Discuss different times dinosaurs and paleontology have appeared in the media. - Watch clips of dinosaurs in the media and discuss how they are presented.	- Work independently or as part of a group to persuasively argue that your favourite dinosaur is the best. - To listen and respect other people's opinions and politely discuss them together.		- Summarise what we have looked at over the last 5 sessions. - Work as a group to answer any remaining questions that we may have. - Discuss the future of paleontology.
This course will help build these CHARACTER attributes:		This course will develop skills that would be useful in the following job sectors:
Creativity, Respect, Ambition, Curiosity, Teamwork		Media and Creative, Science, Agriculture

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The Deanes

Challenger Sessions - spring 2024

Blender Animation

Astronomy

Boot camp - angus browne

budgeting and savings management

Caring for Dogs: Exercising a dog

creative mindfulness

creative poetry

Cross Country Running

Design a small house challenge

Dissection

Duke of Edinburgh

fashion illustration

introduction to crochet

Introduction to French

Introduction to golf skills

Introduction to Quilting

Introduction to sociology

Introduction to Yoga

Personal Fitness training

RHS Hyde Hall Visit

Short Story Writing

Survival STEM

Tabletop Masters

Volleyball

Welcome to Jurassic Park - Introduction to Paleontology