Forms 4-U6/Bible Studies

The Upper Room

Fri 4.20 - 5.20

Revd. D R Johnson

Dauntsey’s Christian Union (DCU) exists for Christians to meet and talk together about issues that are important to their faith.  DCU is for members of the Upper School and the discussions and worship are led by the pupils themselves.

Dauntsey's Expedition and Moutaineering Society

All pupils

Meetings as published

Mr J J Hutchinson

The Society (DEAMS) organises trips and expeditions in the holidays and at weekends to wild and mountainous country both in the UK and abroad. Since its foundation, expeditions have been mounted to the Pyrenees, Morocco, Kenya, Tanzania and Mount Kilimanjaro and the first ever school trip to the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan took place in December 2005. In addition winter mountain training camps have been undertaken in Scotland over the February half-term as well as Rock Climbing trips to Snowdonia in the Summer holidays. Qualified Instructors are provided as required for the Society by ia-coaching.

(www.ia-coaching.com <http://www.ia-coaching.com)

Debating Society

Forms 4 – U6

Wed 4.20

G2

Mr N Yates

Autumn & Spring only

Presided over by Mr Yates and with an elected secretary (Austin Miller for 2007/8) two speakers argue for and against a predetermined motion which is then opened for all members to speak. This culminates in a vote. The Society has only one rule and that is that speeches and contributions from the 'floor' should not be gratuitously offensive and abusive to other members. Recent debates have been eclectic, from the Iraq War to Vegetarianism, Christianity to Conservatism, Pre-marital sex to Animal Rights.

Drama Club

All pupils

Meetings as published

Drama Studio

Run by all members of the department

Drama sessions for all ages designed to complement the school production at the time, as well as exploring general aspects of the subject including theatre reviewing, lighting design and acting skills.

Lower School Debating Society

Forms 1-3

Wed 4.20-5.20

Lower School Centre

Mr J A Spencer

The purpose of the Society is to promote awareness of the issues that matter to the Lower School. It exists to empower students so that they make informed decisions and that they draw conclusions based on substantiated, reasoned and valid argument. Rhetoric is important and the Society wishes to use it by meeting once a fortnight during preparation. The speakers are drawn from the Lower School and the topics considered for debate are suggested by the members of the Lower School too. The Society is run by students for students in order to assist the development of an informed and aware community.