Clubs and Activities

Art Club

Contact: Ms Kelly

Room: A1

Time: 1.15 - 1.55pm

When: Wed

Year(s): 7

This is an Open Art Studio for pupils in Year 7 and run by Year 12 pupils. Pupils are given a free reign to produce their own artwork. Try something new such as clay, paint, mosaics or plasticine.

3D Animation

Contact: Mr Davies

Room: 12

Time: 3.30 - 4.30pm

When: Fri

Year(s): All

Come and learn how to animate! You will use the computers to create short animations that you’ve written and created. Pupils can enter termly competitions, take animations home or put them on the internet.

Artling Group

Contact:    Ms Sommer

Ms Turner

Room: S33

Time: 3.15 - 4.15pm

When: Mon

Year(s): All

Limited spaces

The Group is designed for pupils to express their feelings through art. Media such as paints/charcoal and clay are used. It is a confidential safe group co-ordinated by an art therapist. Pupils must speak to Ms Sommer for an informal chat before.

Drama Club

Contact: Ms O’Keefe

              Ms Molins

Room: Drama hut

Time: 1.30-2.00pm

When: Mon Yr 7

           Fri Yr 8 (Week A)

           Wed Yr 9 (Week A)

The club provides a great opportunity for 'budding actresses' or anyone trying to build their confidence. From improvisation to script work, drama games, character work, using your voice and expressing emotions using physical skills.

Drama Plus

Contact: Ms O’Keefe

Room: Hall or hut

Time: 3.25pm

When: Tues

Year(s): 9-11

This club is run by theatre practitioner Jessica Francombe. Jessica uses physical theatre, scripts, puppets and props to make theatre come to life. Any student who wishes to explore a more creative form of drama would be more than welcome to attend.

Speech Works

Contact: Ms Molins

Room: Drama hut

Time: 1.15-1.55pm

When: Wed (Week B only)

Year(s): By arrangement

For students who wish to work on effective communication, clarity of speech and confidence building. It involves breathing and posture exercises, diction, articulation and projection.

Manga Club

Contact: Jacqueline Atta-Hayford (Yr13)

Room: Library

Time: 3.15-4.15pm

When: Wed

Year(s): 7-13

Exploring Manga, Anime, Japanese fashion and gaming. If you are just curious about the club and know nothing about Manga come and hang out. The more the merrier.

Fashion & Textiles Club

Contact: Ms Bernesi

              Ms Taylor

Room: D12

Time: 3.15 – 4.30pm

When: Fri

Year(s): 7-9

Where students can learn to knit, embroider and sew in order to make clothes, cushions, accessories etc. Students can bring their own clothes in order to customise them.

Technology

Contact: Ms Barden

Room: N2

Time: 3.15-4.30pm

When: Friday

Year(s): 8-10

This club enters nationwide competitions, such as the Toyota Challenge, in which the group had to design, build and race a computer controlled miniature buggy.  Last year LSU reached the final of this competition out of 130 entrants, which resulted in an exciting day out at the finals at the Imperial War museum, Duxford. Students have the opportunity to use the workshop to design and build their projects.

Improve your cycling

Contact: Ms Taylor

Room: Bicycle racks D Wing

Time: 3.45-5.30pm

When: Fri (Starts 25th Sept)

Year(s): All + 2 staff

Wear PE kit, trainers + waterproof (cycle + helmet provided)

This course is for those who can ride a bike but would like to become more confident cycling on quiet roads. We will give priority to those who would like to cycle to school and who are near enough to do so. This is a free course but you will need to ask your parents to complete a permission slip. Students work towards the ‘Bikeability’ certificate.

Fitness Suite Club

Contact: Ms Shakespeare

Room: Fitness suite

Time: 1.15-1.55pm

When: Mon, Tues & Fri (Yr10&11)

           Wed (Yr9)

A time for pupils to use the gym equipment independently. Instruction will be given by a teacher. Pupils can use running machines, rowing machines, cross-trainers, bicycles and a variety of weights for resistance training.

Netball Club

Contact: Ms Shakespeare

Room: Junior hall

Time:  1.15-1.55pm Thurs (Yr7&8)

          3.15-4.30pm Mon (Yr8&9)

                             Tues (Yr7)

                             Wed (Yr10&11)

The aim of the netball club is to get fit, learn how to play netball, learn team skills and ultimately train pupils to enter the Camden Netball League. This club will be run on a first come first serve basis.

Over the Net

Contact: Ms Shakespeare

Room: Junior hall

Time: 7.45-8.25 am

When: Thurs

Year(s): 7

Fitness Club

Contact: Ms Shakespeare

Room: Junior hall

Time: 3.15-4.30pm

When: Thurs

Year(s): 8,9,10 &11

Trampolining Club

Contact: Ms Shakespeare

Room: Senior gym

Time: 1.15-1.55pm Mon (Yr10)

                             Tues (Yr7)

                             Wed (Yr 8&9)

                             Thurs (Yr11)

Rowing

Contact: Ms Shakespeare

Room: Fitness suite

Time: 1.15 – 1.55pm

When: Thurs

Year(s): 7&8

Football

Contact: Ms Shakespeare

Room: Junior hall

Time: 1.15 – 1.55pm

When: Tues

Year(s): 8 & 9

Gymnastics

Contact: Ms Shakespeare

Room: Senior gym

Time: 3.15 – 4.30pm

When: Mon

Year(s): 7,8 & 9

Badminton

Contact: Ms Shakespeare

Room: Junior hall

Time: 7.45 – 8.25am

When: Wed

Year(s): 8 & 9

Dance Club

Contact: Ms Shakespeare

Room: Junior hall

Time: 1.15 – 1.55pm Mon (Yr7)

         3.15 – 4.30pm Mon (Yr11)

                                Fri (Yr8&9)

Dance with Janet & Ify

Contact: Ms Shakespeare

Room: Junior hall

Time: Fri

When: 3.15 – 4.30pm

Year(s): 8

Basketball

Contact: Ms Shakespeare

Room: Senior gym

When: 1.15-1.55pm Fri (Yr7)

           3.15 – 4.30pm Tues (Yr8&9)

                                  Fri (Yr10&11)

Maths Club

Contact: Mr Davies/Ms Power/Mr Kyriacou

Room: 11

Time: 3.30 – 4.30pm

When: Wed

Year(s): All

Support for maths, help with homework, have fun and learn how to play chess.

VIP Club

Contact: Ms Molins

              Ms Sommer

Room: Student Centre

Time: 1.15 – 1.55pm

When: Thurs

Year(s): 7 – 6th Form

Limited membership

The VIP club is a totally relaxed environment for students where members are encouraged to discuss interesting topics and share common ground, as well as join in fun activities such as games, creative activities, enjoying music and role playing. Girls enjoy socialising with others from different year groups.

Science Club

Contact: Dr Collis

Room: 33

Time: 3.15 – 4.30pm

When: Tues

Year(s): 7&8

(Yr 9 Help welcome)

During this club students get to do more unusual science experiments, projects and get to go on special science trips.

Astronomy GCSE

Contact: Mr. Prior

Room: 22

Time: 3.20-5.00pm

When: Thurs

Year(s): 10

Must be started at the beginning

of term. Not a drop in course.

Astronomy is one of the oldest sciences and yet astronomers are continually visiting new worlds, discovering new elements to the solar system and exploring phenomena such as black holes, the Big Bang and life on Mars. It is dynamics such as these, that make the study of astronomy a stimulating experience.

Anti-Bullying Group

Contact: Ms Stone

Room: D14

Time: 1.15 – 1.55pm

When: Wed (Week A)

Year(s): 7-11

This group will be working to make the school a safer and more welcoming place for everybody.  We will be looking at ways in which to prevent bullying from happening.  We will also be looking at what happens when bullying does occur and how the school should best deal with it.  We will help to write school policy and to find practical ways of stopping bullying, both in and out of school, and to make sure that students are protected from bullying on the internet.

Eco Committee

Contact: Ms Divine

              Mr Driscoll

Room: S22

Time: 1.15 – 1.55pm

When: Mon (Week B)

Year(s): All

Apply for membership

The eco committee get their message across to staff and students by speaking at assembly to promote issues such as water supply, usage and conservation at a global level with the intention of discouraging water wastage on a local scale, at school and in the home. This year they will also look to appoint some light monitors in a bid to reduce energy wastage in school.

Learning to play cards

Contact: Ms Morton

Room: D2

Time: 1.15 – 1.55pm

When: Wednesday

Year(s): Any

Bring a pack of cards.

This group teaches pupils how to play basic card games.

Peer Mentor Support

Contact: Ms Taylor

              Fiona (Mon & Wed)

Room: Student Centre

Time: 1.15 – 1.55pm

When: Every day (except thurs)

Year(s): All

Peer Mentors are specially training year 11, 12 and 13 students who are able to listen to and support other students.  Years 7, 8 and 9 will be invited to meet a mentor at some point in the year, but dropping in is also great.  If students would like to talk to a peer mentor about anything then they can either drop in to the student centre one lunch time or ask their head of year.

Homework Club

Contact: Ms Mayes

Room: 12 & 13

Time: 3.15 – 4.15pm

When: Daily

Year(s): All

You will be able to use any computer that is available and print out any homework that you have completed.  Members of the learning support team will be present and you will have the chance to ask them for any help that you might need.

ICT Club

Contact: Ms Power

Room: 12 & 13

Time: 1.15 – 1.55pm

When:

Year(s): 10 & 11

             7, 8 & 9 (If spaces)

This club is for Years 10 -11 to complete coursework. Students must arrive before 1.35pm. Years 7-9 are welcome if there is availability. Maths equipment can be purchased from Mrs Power during this time.

LSU Choir

Contact: Ms Harris

              Ms Trainer

Room: Hall

Time: 3.15- 4.15pm

When: Mon

Year(s): All

No audition is required for this choir however a high level of commitment is needed. Performs in all concerts.

Gospel Choir

Contact: Ms Trainer (tutor Colin)

Room: 7

Time: 3.15- 4.15pm

When: Wed (Starts 23rd Sept)

Year(s): All

This choir will learn a mixed repertoire including popular music styles e.g. Jackie Wilson. No audition is required but a high level of commitment is important. This choir performs at most school concerts.

Tour Choir

Contact: Mr Dobney

Room: 7

Time: 3.15- 4.15pm

When: Tues

Year(s): 9-6th Form

By audition on 15th September. This choir will be travelling to Spain at the end of the year.

Brass Group

Contact: Ms Harris

Room: 07

Time: 1.15 – 1.55pm

When: Mon

Year(s): All

This group is for anyone who plays a brass instrument.

GCSE Jazz Band

Contact: Ms Harris

Room: 08

Time: 1.15 – 1.55pm

When: Tues

Year(s): 10&11

This group is for GCSE students and is by audition only.

DJ Club with Mr.Papas

Contact: Mr Dobney

Room: 07

Time: 3.15- 4.15pm

When: Tues

Year(s): 7&8

Lunchtime Concert

Contact: Mr Dobney

Room: 07

Time: 1.15 - 1.55pm

When: Wed

Year(s): All

Bring lunch

Soul, Jazz & Folk Group

Contact: Ms Harris

              Ms Trainer

              Mr Dobney

Room: Music Department

Time: Period 5

When: Wed

Year(s): 6th Form

String Quartet

Contact: Ms Harris

Room: 07

Time: 1.15 – 1.55pm

When: Thurs

Year(s): All

By audition only.

Song Writing Club

Contact: Ms Harris

Room: 18

Time: 1.15- 1.55pm

When: Fri

Year(s): 9

Band Practice

Contact: Ms Trainer

Room: Practice Rooms

Time: 3.15- 4.15pm

When: Fri

Year(s): All

All bands welcome

Young Writers Club

Contact: Ms Loughrey

Room: S31

Time: 1.15- 1.55pm

When: Thurs

Year(s): All

Are you a budding young writer? Have fun developing your creative ideas and sharing your writing with other students. Offer other young writers advice and compliment their imaginative descriptions. Develop exciting characters that we love (or love to hate).

Global Generation Project

Contact: Mr Grocott

Room: N23

Time: 3.15- 4.15pm

When: Fri (Week A)

Year(s): 7-11

We would like to recruit 3 Global Generators and 7 additional planners to start a garden project within the grounds of La Sainte Union.  This will be part of a fantastic cross Camden school and business development.  Most of the work will be after school on Fridays for one hour with Mr Grocott.  We will begin this project by planning the new garden area and from next spring we will begin to grow our own fruit and vegetables.  Ask Mr Grocott for more details and an application form.

European Youth Parliament Debating Society
Contact: Mrs Chatterton in S11 MFL Office or Mr McGowan in Sixth Form.
Time: Spring Term only Friday 3.15pm – 4.30pm
Year 12 only.

This is a very prestigious event at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, held in March 2010.  It is a day of debates between teams from some of the most successful schools in the South-East.  Students prepare six debates on international issues in the weeks prior to the event.  This is an opportunity to develop knowledge of world events, self-confidence and add something special to your UCAS application.  Photo of our 2009 team at the Foreign Office.

Modern Languages Support
Contact: Miss Parsons
Time: 3.15 – 4.00pm
When: Tuesday in S13.  All years. 

See MFL noticeboard for individual teacher appointments.
During this time students can see their teacher, according to the appointments on the MFL noticeboard opposite S13.