Co-curricular
SIXTH FORM SYMPOSIUM
Having an academic breadth of knowledge can help enormously with preparation for interviews and hone the finer threads of essay skills across all subject areas . Our Sixth Form Symposium meets regularly to provide an ideal opportunity to widen thinking ; experience enrichment and extension ; practise discursive and debating skills . There is a varied programme throughout the year with contributions from all academic disciplines . The topics are accessible to a wide audience , not just subject specialists , and can take a variety of forms with debate , lectures , invited speakers and Sixth Form presentations . Sixth Form students can make informal and formal contributions , or simply listen and absorb .
SPORT
Sport plays an important formative role in developing the all round strengths that define a Pocklington pupil : self-respect and confidence , team awareness and physical fitness . Sport is timetabled on Wednesday afternoons with matches for team players on Saturdays . Sports choices include :
BOYS Major sports * Athletics Cricket Hockey Rugby Tennis
GIRLS
Athletics Cricket Hockey Netball Tennis
* Sports options include : Badminton , Biathlon , Cross Country , Dance , Football , Golf , Horse Riding , Personal Fitness , Running , Rock Climbing , Squash , Swimming , Trampolining .
Everyone is encouraged to try a range of sports . As players , coaches and umpires our teachers have the skills and dedication to help every student make the most of their sporting talents . Students also have access to specialist coaches from professional sporting bodies such as the Rugby Football Union and the Hockey Association . With their support a number of our best performers have achieved selection to regional and national teams .
MUSIC AND DRAMA
Both music and drama are vibrant here and there are opportunities for all students to participate , not just those studying these subjects academically .
Musicians and singers at all levels can join a musical ensemble and there are opportunities to perform solo or to take part in school concerts .
Furthermore , for those interested in the genre of Musical Theatre , there is the opportunity to stage and direct your own musical production , supported by departmental staff .
Regular auditions are held for school productions and competition can be fierce . For those who do not wish to be in the limelight there are also opportunities to get involved backstage in areas such as directing , lighting , sound , choreography and costumes . Performances of the highest
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