Descriptors

WASP, DHS & Community Services' Classes at the

Wider Access to School Project at Denny High School

 

Advanced Computer Maintenance Group  This is a self-supporting group for students who have already completed Building Local Area Networks, PC Frontline Support, Building a Network PC and Hardware Installation & Maintenance.

Alternative Therapies An Introduction to numerology, meditation, colour and crystal therapy, affirmations boards and breathing techniques to instil calmness, and their use in promoting a stress free life.

Art Club  This is a self-supporting club for students who have completed at least two years of Art.

Art - Beginners A course covering basic drawing and painting techniques using a variety of materials from pencils, chalks and pastels to inks and tempera paint and working with a variety of subject matter including landscape and portraits. We welcome students with no experience, a little experience or those who have done some art in the past and would like to resume. All materials are provided but please bring a sketchbook or medium size notebook.

Art - Advanced  This class will provide students who have already completed Beginners and Intermediate Art Classes an opportunity to build on the experience already gained and achieve new levels of competence, gain confidence in areas with which they are already familiar, expand on the techniques involved, and explore new areas of artistic expression, whilst enjoying this creative time in the company of others at a similar level.   It is also planned to set aside times for class discussion/critique of work and demonstrations.  A sketchbook to use as a visual diary to record new information and techniques is required.

 Art - Water Colour Painting   An evening class suitable for beginners.  Find out about basic water colour techniques and develop your own style.

 Aquacise  A ladies only exercise session in the pool to build fitness and flexibility without straining joints. 

Beauty from the Fridge Taster  Find out how to make your own face masks and learn how to use foods from your refrigerator and kitchen cupboard to create wonderful refreshers and revitalisers? 

Children's Mental Health and Wellbeing Taster  This session will explore the concept of mental health, how to promote positive wellbeing, early brain development and teen brain development and behaviour. The taster will include time for discussion and questions. If sufficient interest, a four week course will take place later in the year.

Christmas Crafts  Students will be introduced to a range of craft techniques and materials and will have the opportunity to experiment and create decorations and crafts for Christmas.

Christmas Wrapping Taster  Ideas for wrapping presents - including those awkward shaped ones - using ribbon, card, textured and crepe papers.  Work wonders with a little imagination.

Christmas Flower Arranging Taster  Decorate your hall or table with your own Christmas floral decorations. Materials for the arrangements can be ordered or brought with you.

Computing for Beginners  Introduction to the workings and use of computers, including packages such as word processing and file management.  No experience required. 

Cookery - Basic  Basic steps in cooking and baking, including making and decorating a Christmas Cake.

Cookery - Healthy Eating  Scotland has a very poor health record, so let's try to improve it by following a few simple alterations to the food we cook and eat.  All skill levels catered for as demonstrations will be given at each stage of practical work.

Cross Stitch Club  Bring your own cross-stitch work.  Everyone welcome.

Denny Writers  The members of Denny Writers are a friendly group of people of both sexes and a range of ages.  They include hobby writers and professionals, working under the guidance of an experienced tutor.

Digital Photography Introduction  Are you a complete beginner as far as digital photography is concerned?  This course is for you!

Digital Photography Group  An opportunity for digital camera enthusiasts to come together.

Drama Taster  Develop basic drama skills in role play, improvisation, scripted drama and performance. Increase your confidence and self esteem, communication and team work skills. If sufficient interest, there will be a longer course later in the year.

Family History (Scottish) (1)  This course is intended for people new to Scottish Family History who require information on where to begin.  Following a general introduction to the subject, it covers the use of and access to the Registers of Births, Marriages and Deaths, Old Parish Records, Census Returns and Gravestone Inscriptions throughout Scotland.  The course also includes a one day visit to the Strathclyde Area Genealogy Centre at Park Circus, Glasgow (entrance charge and travel costs not included in the course fee).

Family History (Scottish) (3) A course designed as a follow on to Course (2) and aimed at assisting students to document their research findings in a suitable form and encouraging them to investigate the wider range of sources available throughout Scotland.  The course also includes a one day visit to the National Archives of Scotland in Edinburgh (travel costs not included in course fee).

Felt MakingTaster  An opportunity to discover the basic skills of felt making to create your own unique jewellery and artefacts.  No experience necessary.   

Film Making  This course will look at the basics of film production from inception to completion - planning and story boarding, use of camera and tripod and basic editing on computer will be covered.

First Aid  Workshop/Certificated Course on Emergency First Aid covering managing an incident, priorities, CPR, disorders of airway and circulation, control of bleeding and burns and scalds.

Flower Arranging - Advanced  This course is a follow on for those students who have already attended beginners' courses. Students are required to bring flowers and materials each week.

Flower Arranging for Beginners  No experience necessary as demonstrations are given for each arrangement. Students are required to bring flowers and materials each week.

Flower Arranging on a Budget  Learn how to display flowers and foliage to best effect with as little financial outlay as possible. Students are required to bring flowers and materials each week.

Guitar/Keyboard  If you enjoy music and have a keyboard or guitar lying around gathering dust, or maybe you would just like to try them before you buy, then this is the class for you. The class will give you the opportunity to learn to play purely for enjoyment or should you feel confident you may wish to complete an SQA Performing Unit. No previous experience necessary.

Health Issues in the Community  What affects your health?  What health means to you?  Where you live, how you live, finding out about health!

Internet & Email  Course for beginners which will provide tips and hints on using the Internet and on sending messages and attachments via email.  No previous experience necessary.

Jewellery Making  Learn basic techniques of jewellery making.  Make earrings, bracelets, rings and necklaces

Languages 

French Club: A group of people getting together to keep their French conversation alive.  Good conversation and good fun.

Intermediate Italian  Increase your skills in conversation and written work.

Spanish:  Evening basic conversation class for beginners and another for those with a basic knowledge of the language.

Local Heritage Group  Would you like to visit somewhere you have always been meaning to go?  Explore the local area?  Share your local history knowledge?  Get out and meet new people?  Explore new ways to enjoy history and the local area?  Join the group which meets monthly on a Friday afternoon.

Money Management  Whether you feel that you are managing your money well or not, this course will help you gain a better understanding of your finances.

Mounting and Framing  An opportunity to gain hands on experience of picture frame making and mount cutting.

Parenting - Baby Massage  This course is for babies from 8 weeks to crawling and their parent or carer and provides relaxation time for both.

Parents, Children & Drugs  This course raises awareness about drugs and the drug problem in the Falkirk area.  It also focuses on the importance of communication between parent and child and is ideally suited for parents, grandparents and/or carers of primary school age children.

Personal Development  Do you want to change direction, relieve stress or boost your confidence?  This course is designed to help you explore your experiences, thoughts and feelings and prepare for the future you want.

Pottery  Try your hand at making and glazing your own work of art.

Psychology Intermediate  The course will suit those individuals who wish to learn more about how the human mind works and who wish to take their studies further.

Relaxation Techniques  Meditation/Indian Head Massage/Thai Foot Massage/Breathing Exercises/ Acupressure.  Hopefully one or more of the above will help you cope with day to day pressures.

Scotland's Mental Health First Aid  One in four people in Scotland will experience a mental health problem at some point in their life.  Chances are you know someone who may need help.  This is a 12 hour course which will teach you the skills to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or is experiencing a mental health crisis.

Scrap Booking and Card Making  You too can display "here's one I made earlier" - different ways of making cards for those special occasions and exciting ways of using scraps and the wealth of material available for these hobbies.

Sewing Machine Basics  Find out how to use your sewing machine for basic dressmaking, craftwork and creative embroidery.  All machines are basically the same.  Bring your own or use the limited number we have available.

Sugarcraft  If you are interested in improving your cake decorating skills look no further! Our sugarcraft classes are ideal for those who would like to decorate their own celebration cakes using royal icing, marzipan and sugarpaste to create piping, figures and flowers.

Swimming/Learn to Swim  For beginners and to improve your technique. Qualified swimming instructor.

Swimming/Open  An opportunity to enjoy a leisurely swim or build up the laps on your own doorstep.  This is not a taught class but will provide swimming facilities for those who are already confident in the water.  A lifeguard will be present at all times.  Open to men and women.

Square Foot Gardening Taster  A new way to garden in less space with less work - no heavy digging or all at once harvesting, less watering, weeding and thinning.  Ideal for anyone who would like to grow their own fresh, healthy, seasonal fruit and vegetables but needs the "know how" to start.

Square Foot Gardening   4 week course in the Spring including introducing the student to the benefits of Square Foot Gardening, assembling materials and building the garden, planning crops, sowing/planting and maintenance, harvesting and using the results and post-harvest planning. 

Time Out For Parents    This course looks at ways of building rewarding relationships with children, providing skills for boosting confidence, handling common behaviour problems and tips for positive discipline.

Using Paint Shop Pro  Use this popular software application to adjust, retouch and restore, combine and enhance your digital photographs.

Weight Management  This course incorporates theory, practical and physical exercise to set individual targets to help make small changes to increase fitness levels and weight loss.

Word Processing/Home Use of the Computer  Information Technology - an holistic approach, including spreadsheets, word processing, database, posters, etc. 

 

 

Your interests not covered?  Tell us about them!

Suggestions for new courses always welcome. 

 

For more information contact Pat on 01324 822895.