Primary Taster Sessions
You are warmly invited to join us for a variety of fun, educational workshops and challenges that will allow you to experience learning first-hand at The Corsham School.
How to book:
For further information- please read the FAQ’s below. To register your child’s interest, please complete the Registration Form below.
Please note, our Taster Sessions are always very popular, so when registering, we ask the students to nominate 3 sessions that they would like to attend so that everyone has an opportunity to attend at least one workshop.
The deadline for registering interest is Wednesday 4th June 2025. We will let you know which session/s your child has been allocated no earlier than Thursday 5th June 2025.
Taster Sessions 2025
Photo Workshop
Tuesday 10th June 3:45 - 4:45
Would you like to learn more about photography? Come along to our session where we will look at photo workshop
The Steady Hand Game
Wednesday 11th June 3:45 - 4:45
Join the DT team in making this classic game, then test how skilled you are at keeping your hand steady!
Bake Off Challenge
Thursday 12th June 3:45 - 5:00
Experience the challenge of making the ‘perfect cookies’! Join us in Food Technology for a Bake Off technical challenge!
French Workshop
Thursday 12th June 3:45 - 4:45
Test out your language skills with an added twist of singing songs in French!
The Great Maths Treasure Hunt
Monday 16th June 3.45 - 4.45pm
Join The Corsham School Maths Team on an exciting Treasure Hunt that will get you exploring a variety of mathematical concepts.
The Investigators
Tuesday 17th June 3:45 - 4:45
Join our history team in an investigation that will have you testing your detective skills!
Fun with Scratch
Monday 30th June 3:45 - 4:45pm
Let our Digital Leaders lead you through Scratch code; the perfect introduction to coding.
Discovery Science
Tuesday 1st July 3:45 - 4:45 OR Wednesday 9th July 3:45 - 4:45
Discover what common acids & alkalis are in your kitchen cupboards, bathroom cabinet and foods using an unexpected indicator.
You will perfect your experimental techniques of filtration, measuring volumes & observing chemical changes.
Creative Writing Workshop
Tuesday 15th July 3.45 pm-4.45 pm
Come and join our English Team to explore different techniques in writing using your own creativity and imagination.
The Corsham School Taster Sessions FAQ’s
Is there a cost for the Taster Sessions?
No, all sessions are offered free of charge. Ingredients will be provided for the ‘Bake Off Challenge.’
How do I book a place on a Taster Session?
Please go to www.corsham.wilts.sch.uk. Our Primary Taster Sessions page can be found under ‘Admissions’. There you will find a Registration Form to complete. We ask that you select up to three sessions that you would like your child to attend and complete the form by Wednesday 4th June. We will let you know by Thursday 5th June which sessions your child has been allocated.
Is there any prior knowledge/experience needed for any of the sessions?
No, all sessions are tailored to cater for beginners in the different specialisms.
Where do I drop my child off?
Please bring your child to Main Reception five minutes prior to the start of the session so that your child can be registered and the children will be shown to the venue for the session. Your child will be brought back to Main Reception at the end of the session.
Will refreshments be available?
Yes, there will be drinks and a snack available for the children during the session. Please let us know of any dietary requirements on the Registration Form.
Am I able to come along to the session with my child?
These sessions are designed for the students to attend independently.
Will photos be taken of my child?
On the Registration Form, we do ask for photo consent so that we can take photos during the sessions. However, this is optional.
My child has a food allergy/intolerance, will they be able to take part in the ‘Bake Off’ Session?
Yes, as long as we have the details of your child’s medical or dietary needs, recipes can be adapted and provisions made to ensure that your child can take part.
Does my child have to bring anything with them?
Your child does not need to bring any specific equipment.