Don Rae Academy Our facilitator Don has an an all round approach to drama and dancing. He has a magical way of making our young people feel comfortable and encourages them all to ‘give it a go’. He is always happy to use their ideas, for example, the script for our Christmas show 2021 was written by our young people.  To find out more about Don, visit his website at www.donraeacademy.com/about-us 

Singing with Newtion The aim of workshop: to inspire vocal performance, technique & confidence in repertoire & team work, as well as ensemble singing, audition techniques and song writing. Contents of workshop: Introductions – which will be sung – this will become their language. Vocal warm-up Young people to pick songs they would like to sing Verse & chorus of song Feedback provided Song provided to work on as an ensemble. By the end of the programme our young people will have worked towards a performance which will be a combination of solo/group/duo’s and ensemble numbers, including original pieces written by our young people.

10th & 17th February we have Chico coming in with his futuristic game which entails our young peoples imagination to be transported to the future of 100 years !!!!   This workshop will be used to give our young people time to socialise. We will also work with them all individually to get to know them better and what find out what they are interested in. Group talks will be used to encourage our young people to talk about themselves.  If they are working on a portfolio, they can use this time to continue with it. Any creative ideas can also be explored and implemented. We will also be taking information from First News, debating topics and encourage our young people to offer their opinions and login if they have purchased one. Talks we be active in this time form people in our community offering workshops. Pop-up workshops will be active within this time slot. Occasionally we go out - this will be run past you first.

Ages: 11+ THIS GYM INDUCTION SESSION IS A PREREQUISITE TO DOING A GYM SESSION The induction session will include guidance on: the use of cardio machines the use of fixed resistance machines bodyweight and functional exercises It will not include the use of free weights section and power plates.

Ages: 11+ This session is self-led and is overseen by a Spiritus member of staff. GYM INDUCTION MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ATTENDING THIS SESSION. See available dates on timetable. The session will include: the use of cardio machines the use of fixed resistance machines bodyweight and functional exercises It will not include the use of free weights section and power plates. You must wear trainers and comfortable clothing - no jeans.

Fun and social time for 9 years plus on a pitch at Westway Fitness Centre. If you cannot bat then come and learn. From beginners to experienced.

Sorts Play Motion coaches deliver this session. Its purpose is to have fun, learn the sport and make friends whilst being active. 9 years plus - if we have enough interest we can create a younger group. As more young people join in these sessions, we will be encouraging teams to compete against schools. Find out all about SPM: www.sportsplaymotion.com

We teach using the classical learning method The classical learning method teaches students how to learn and how to think. What makes classical education so effective? It is largely because of its approach to how and when students are taught. Regardless of their learning style, young people learn in three phases or stages (grammar, logic or dialectic, and rhetoric), known as the trivium. Our young people will be told when they are ready to study for an IGCSE in English.

We teach using the classical learning method The classical learning method teaches students how to learn and how to think. What makes classical education so effective? It is largely because of its approach to how and when students are taught. Regardless of their learning style, young people learn in three phases or stages (grammar, logic or dialectic, and rhetoric), known as the trivium. Our young people will be told when they are ready to move on to advanced English.

For years 9-11 Fallacy is an error in logic – a place where someone has made a mistake in their thinking. ‘A cloud is 90% water. A melon is 90% water. Therefore, since a plane can fly through a cloud, a plane can fly through a watermelon’. This is an introductory class for learning to spot common errors in reasoning.

Ayesha will be delivering a fun and energised circuit for our young people. Wear your comfortable clothes and trainers and prepared to work muscles which have been asleep .

NO CONCESSIONS - you need to book this session separately if you use a discount code  Today we will be visited by a Golden Retriever who can be petted and hugged - the more the better. This workshop will be used to give our young people time to socialise. We will also work with them all individually to get to know them better and what find out what they are interested in. Group talks will be used to encourage our young people to talk about themselves.  If they are working on a portfolio, they can use this time to continue with it. Any creative ideas can also be explored and implemented. We will also be taking information from First News, debating topics and encourage our young people to offer their opinions.