CITY CIRCLE SATURDAY SCHOOL
Expanding Student Possibilities

The City Circle Saturday School, established in 1999, seeks to provide a supplementary education to students' aged between 8-18 years.

The main aims of the Saturday School are:

- To provide targeted assistance for students at the Primary and Secondary level
- To consolidate student's knowledge in National Curriculum subjects
- To provide appropriate facilities and equipment to enhance students' learning within a culturally sensitive environment
- To motivate the students to strive for excellence in all they undertake
- To encourage the students to enhance their natural talents in their chosen field
- To enhance the confidence of students who may previously have struggled academically
- To provide positive role models for the students
- To contribute to the development of balanced adults who will be able to make a positive impact within the community
- To facilitate the social development of students through a mentoring relationship

SUCCESS AND GROWTH

The success of the school can be seen by the growth in student numbers. The school currently has around 110 students from a diverse range of ethnic backgrounds. Each year demand always exceeds the capacity of the school. This successful model has led to similar schools being set in other areas in London.

THE STUDENTS

- 8-18 year olds
- Range of abilities - from the very bright and talented to those struggling to keep up at school
- Culturally diverse

For the students, participating has:

- Allowed families on low income to get involved in fun activities they normally could not afford
- Inspired confidence
- Allowed students access to role models from the business world and different career paths to aspire to
- Enabled students and their parents to work with the business community
- Helped them contribute towards their social, spiritual and moral development
- Helped them explore positive ways to contribute to their communities

THE TEACHERS

- Individuals from a range of professions - from media/marketing executives, bankers, consultants, scientists etc, as well as professional teachers
- Although most of our teachers have no previous experience, many have been inspired by this experience and have gone on to become professional teachers
- Various cultural backgrounds aiming to reflect the diversity of students
- Provide career guidance and positive role models for students
- Teachers from all ethnic and religious background are welcome
- All our teachers are police checked

If you would like to teach at the school contact Sid Djerfi on 07786 212 486 or headteacher@saturday-school.org. We can arrange for you to spend a day at the Saturday School and speak to the other teachers before making a decision.

WHAT DO WE TEACH?

8-11 year olds: The Homework Club (Key Stage 2) Maths, English and Science are the main subjects taught at this level, although humanities and Arts are also explored. Assistance is offered in homework.

11-16 year olds: Key Stage 3 and GCSE Maths, English and Science.

16-18 year olds: AS/A-level We currently offer Biology, Chemistry, Maths and English. Assistance in coursework is also available on request.

Islamic Studies All Muslim students attend an Islamic Studies class. The lessons cover various discussions and topics vary from week to week.

SUMMER SCHOOL

At the end of the year we put on a number of activities that show recognition for the hard work carried out over the year. Regular trips are organised throughout the summer ranging from Thorpe Park and the Aquarium to the Annual Barbeque. Numerous activities are set up at the school e.g. henna designs, T-shirt painting, treasure hunts, martial arts demonstrations and much more.

Summer school is a good opportunity for students at the Saturday supplementary school to take part in cultural and community-building activities.

WORKING WITH OTHER ORGANISATIONS

The school has set up links with various organisations to add value to their existing structure e.g. North Kensington Video & Drama Project, Islamic Relief, Visual Islamic & Traditional Arts, Indonesian Children's Relief, Just Peace and the Supplementary Schools Consortium.

GUEST SPEAKERS

At times a part/whole school assembly take place where speakers are invited to talk on various aspects of life. Guest speakers to the Saturday School have included Dawud Wharnsby and Prince Charles.

TIMINGS AND VENUE

- Every Saturday during term time
- Classes run between 10am - 1.30pm on a weekly basis Muslim Cultural Heritage Centre, 244 Acklam Road, London, W10 5YG Nearest tube station - Westbourne Park (Hammersmith & City Line)

GET INVOLVED

Children in the UK are facing many adversities and our project aims to support them, but we cannot do this without your help. Your assistance is and will be in the future a major part of our ability to succeed.

Through our project we aim to increase educational attainment, and provide positive role models through our volunteer base all within an environment that is fun.

If you have a few hours to spare on Saturdays, help out at the City Circle Saturday School.

- Teach - no experience necessary
- Participate in day trips and sports days
- Meet other volunteers
- Work with young people of all cultures backgrounds and abilities
- All our teachers will be police checked.

For more information contact Sid Djerfi on 07786 212 486 or headteacher@saturday-school.org