May half term Workshops 2023...
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This May half term, we have a whole host of brand new workshops available, for both Kip members and non Kip members!

Kip students: You are able to book any workshops you wish, regardless of the subject you attend Kip for.
Please note that in order to receive a refund upon cancellation of a workshop, you must notify Kip McGrath Brentwood no less than 7 days before your workshop is scheduled to take place.

See below for workshop details …..

Tuesday 30th May 9.30-12.30pm – Coding Year 3/4

Learning coding skills helps children develop problem-solving and logical thinking abilities, fostering creativity and improve digital literacy. In this workshop, we will learn how to make our very own ‘Chocolate Factory’ themed clicker game in Scratch. Learning to code different game elements, such as chocolate, candies, and golden tickets, to create an engaging and interactive game. By the end of the workshop, you will have a fully functional clicker game set in a magical chocolate factory, that you can share with your friends and family! Join us for a sweet adventure in coding!

Tuesday 30th May 9.30-12.30pm – Year 5 11+ CSSE Maths Walkthrough

An amazing opportunity to go through an entire CSSE Maths past paper with our expert 11+ specialist – focusing on exam strategy and importantly going through each and every question in the paper to find learning gaps and to learn how to answer each question thoroughly to ensure the most marks are gained. This will be excellent preparation for those about to sit the 11+ exam!

Tuesday 30th May 1-4pm – Coding Year 5/6

Tuesday 30th May 1-4pm – Year 5 11+ CSSE English Walkthrough

An amazing opportunity to go through an entire CSSE English past paper with our expert 11+ specialist – focusing on exam strategy and importantly going through each and every question in the paper to find learning gaps and to learn how to answer each question thoroughly to ensure the most marks are gained. This will be excellent preparation for those about to sit an 11+ exam!

Wednesday 31st May 9.30-12.30pm – Chelmsford Girls Paper 1 and 2 Walkthough

The FSCE is a new and unique exam experience, with timing being a crucial element. We will help the students learn some vital exam strategies for this specific exam, looking at the different parts: Maths, English and Vocabulary with our expert 11+ teacher. NOW FULL – If you wish to be added to the waiting list please email admin@tuitionbrentwood.co.uk

Wednesday 31st May 9-12pm – KS1 Chess

We have an amazing opportunity for you to learn and play chess run by the Essex Junior and Brentwood School Chess Coach with over 30 years of experience! Chess is a great way to improve memory and counting skills whilst having loads of fun. This workshop is aimed at beginners of chess, or those who have just started their chess journey, who want to learn the basics and play some games.

Wednesday 31st May 1-4pm – KS2/3 Chess

We have an amazing opportunity for you to learn and play chess run by the Essex Junior and Brentwood School Chess Coach with over 30 years of experience! Chess is a great way to improve memory and counting skills whilst having loads of fun. This workshop is aimed at players with some knowledge of chess (although beginners are also welcome) who want to play some games and learn some new skills.

Thursday 1st June 9-12pm – 11+ Writing

Here at Kip, we have developed a writing technique that helps to make writing more manageable. We find lots of our children find it difficult to know where to start with their writing as they want to include all the literary elements they have learned. Our writing technique makes writing more ‘formulaic’ so that the students can follow simple steps to ensure that their writing ‘ticks the boxes’ needed to get the highest marks that they can in their 11+exam. NOW FULL – If you wish to be added to the waiting list please email admin@tuitionbrentwood.co.uk

Friday 2nd June 9-12pm – 11+ Maths 3 (Algebra)

We have recognised that an in depth understanding of Algebra is needed to pass the 11+ maths exam for both CSSE and FSCE – it is a complex topic which connects to many other mathematical themes, such as: finding a missing number using inverse techniques, recognising patterns, nth term sequences, BIDMAS and knowing how to break down a complex word problem and use a formula to work it out. This workshop will focus on the first stages of these crucial topics and is recommended for anyone taking the 11+ this September! NOW FULL – If you wish to be added to the waiting list please email admin@tuitionbrentwood.co.uk

Friday 2nd June 9.30-12.30pm – KS1 Charlie’s Chocolate Morning

Friday 2nd June 9.30-3pm – KS2 Charlie’s Chocolate Day

Welcome to the magical world of chocolate! This workshop day is inspired by the beloved classic children’s book, ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’. Kids will get to experience the wonder and excitement of Wonka’s chocolate factory as they participate in a variety of fun and engaging activities. Once inside the Kip factory, the children will get to dip fruits in warm melted chocolate. They will also get to design and make their own chocolate bars and decorate them with an array of toppings at the candy bar station. Once created they will use their English and drama skills to advertise them to the masses!

Next, the kids will get to step into the inventing room and come up with their own wacky and wonderful candy creations. They will also solve maths problems and puzzles to unlock the secret ingredients and win special prizes.

Finally, in the story telling corner, children will be invited to let their imaginations run wild and write their own short stories set in the magical world of Willy Wonka. They will use their creativity to craft their own characters, inspired by the whimsical and fantastical elements of the story.

This Charlie and the Chocolate Factory-themed day is the perfect way to indulge their sweet tooth while using their maths and writing skills. It’s sure to be a day they will never forget.

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