YOU CAN JOIN IN EVEN IF YOU DO NOT ATTEND ANY SESSIONS DURING THE WEEK. A parent needs to oversee this session due to the Horniman Trip - please let me know if you can.  If you are a keen chess player come and teach our young and play with other adults. Chess sets are needed. Are you a regular traveller or want to be? The group will enable us to share our experiences and where/how to travel as well as make journeys happen as a family/individual/group. You can drop in during these hours.

  This art group is to inspire and also work on talents already found. We aim to guide inner artist to be found by showing  various mediums and techniques. Here is a list of what will be taught. We do like to be able to go with the flow which means some activities will go on longer than others. This all depends on the engagement from everyone attending. Activities which will be taught are: Abstract painting Mindfulness mandala painting on canvas bags with fabric markers Painting step by step landscapes and exploring famous artists and styles Mixed media – photography Life drawing Clay and wire sculpture Botanical ink drawings Mosaics Collage mood boards Sustainability and recycling projects Whenever we can we will bring in working artists to talk to you about their journey and give  live sessions. If you are an artist and would like to lead an activity to show YP what their possibilities are and to share your knowledge please get in touch.

Stuart This activity will be full of an array of interesting topics for this age group. From learning about our world to creative writing, drama & history. All led in the way only Stuart can do it. He will captive your boys and girls imagination and lead them into a magical world some days and other days he will take them on a history tale of what is going on at the time. If it is Christmas time Stuart will talk them through how different countries celebrate it and why. They will get creative and maybe create their own christmas story.   This activity is endless, it will go wherever the boys and girls take it with Stuarts guidance.

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Stuart is a trained Actor/Comedian. He has directed many plays, has an album on Spotify and has worked with YP on numerous occasions in schools as well as with theatre groups. Spiritus Youth Theatre Group aims to put on performances twice a year - Summer & Winter, to showcase to parents as well as perform to the public. Stuart works very closely with what ticks our YP boxes, making sure they are all engaged and getting something from the group. It may be confidence, it may be working on their skills and having fun in general. They will be asked what performance they would like ot work towards and be encouraged to work o their own script as well as improvise. This group will have YP acting/singing & dancing. YP will not be made to take part in all 3 if they do not want to. Yp will also be encouraged to bring in instruments they play to bring into the performances.  

Jacqui & Martin Having feedback from young people, many want to be taught all about our world in its present form Where countries are, continents, what are the countries known for, currency and much more. This session will take a walk throughout the world map and also drop in how to travel there. It may lead to an adventure!! If you have a lot of knowledge in this subject we would love volunteers to come and talk about countries you have visited, or are from and how you travel. History v present time This is a very popular activity. Martin is one of those people who has a wealth of knowledge on many subjects. Martin brings in worksheets and talks to the YP about history, and brings it to its current time which makes it relevant to our YP. It is also led by YP in a way it can be easily diverted off the chosen subject and leads onto others conversations. Actively engaging and can lead to trips along the way. The session will begin with History v Present time and flow into The World Map

Global Perspectives is a gripping course that is both cross-curricular and skills-based and taps into the way learners of today enjoy learning, including teamwork, presentations and projects.The emphasis is on developing the ability to think critically about a range of global issues where there is always more than one point of view. Students use research, reasoning and questioning to gain this understanding and form their own judgements. It is an opportunity for enquiry into, and reflection on, key global issues from different perspectives: personal, local/national and global. The course is not about getting everybody to think identically; rather it is a matter of opening minds to the complexity of the world and of human thought and encouraging empathy for the diversity of human experience and feeling.

Stuart This activity will be full of an array of interesting topics for this age group. From learning about our world to creative writing, drama & history. All led in the way only Stuart can do it. He will captive your boys and girls imagination and lead them into a magical world some days and other days he will take them on a history tale of what is going on at the time. If it is Christmas time Stuart will talk them through how different countries celebrate it and why. They will get creative and maybe create their own christmas story.   This activity is endless, it will go wherever the boys and girls take it with Stuarts guidance. Even if you boy or girl does not attend the Monday session they will be able to join in on this activity.

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Join Stuart (our resident theatre coach) in an English class designed to keep you engaged while covering all of your English needs. Creatively infusing elements of History and Philosophy. Learn how to confidently analyse and understand text, so that you can produce responses that are unique to you. We’ll make sure you access and express the information necessary to voice your ideas and to trust your own judgement when it comes to comprehension and all things English Literature and Language. Creative Writing: Have you ever wanted to be a writer but don’t know where to start? Maybe you already write your own poetry and short stories? Come and join a group of like minded young people where you can build your skills as an emerging writer. Join Stuart (our resident theatre coach) as he takes you through the multiverse of creative writing. Explore a plethora of genres and forms as you discover how to unlock and express your imagination. This is a safe and supportive environment where you can receive feedback and inspiration from your peers. Stuart will guide you through the structure of writing whilst encouraging you to follow your own instincts; as the quote says - ‘once you master the craft, you can break the rules’ creatively speaking of course!