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5 October 2021
Hereford Cathedral School agrees educational partnership
6 November 2023
Improve English via Music & Sports
The 7-day course gives international students the opportunity to visit the UK to improve their English language through learning experiences in the sport and music industry at Oundle School.
30th July – 6th August
Course overview:
Students can focus on learning about one industry or combine their experience and learn about both music and sport.
Our Sport programme includes:
- How to commercially manage an athlete; they will be set a task in a group and present their management plan to a sports management company, who will visit the school for the day.
- Learn about the different roles in the sports industry; from physiotherapy, to sports marketing, to working in grassroots sport and athlete management. They will prepare a CV and have mock interviews with guest visitors from the sector.
- Each afternoon students will take part in different sports and will have a visit from a current or former athlete who will talk about their nutrition and training.
- The week will culminate in a visit to a football stadium for a tour and a talk by the different staff who work there on what their roles.
The take away is a full understanding on the sports industry and the path they need to follow to get a job in it.
Music Programme students will learn:
- How to market a record; they will be set a task in a group and present their plan to a record label, who will visit the school for the day.
- Learn about the different roles in the music industry; from artist management to recording a video and setting up live shows. They will prepare a CV and have mock interviews with guest visitors from the sector.
- Each afternoon students will work on their own video or performance which will be performed or shown at the end the week.
- The week will culminate in a visit to a record label or recording studio for a tour and a talk by the different staff who work there on what their roles are.
The take away is a full understanding on the music industry and the path they need to follow to get a job in it.
We bring the experience to the school
Staying at Oundle School, a 1-hour train journey to central London, students will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of both industries while using the fantastic facilities at the school.
- Sport: Athletics track; Swimming pool; Gymnasium; Basketball Courts
- Music: Music room ; Video editing room; Performing Hall; Drama room
A Sample Day
| Time | Activities |
|---|---|
| 08.00-09.00 | Breakfast |
| 09.30-12.00 | Present your marketing plan |
| 12.00-13.00 | Lunch |
| 13.00-14.30 | Visit from music and sport industry |
| 14.30-16.00 | Activity - basketball / record your music video |
| 16.00-17.00 | Free time |
| 17.30-18.30 | Pizza night |
| 18.30-20.00 | Talent Show Performance |