ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Term 1
We are delighted to offer a wide range of enrichment opportunities throughout the school year. These activities provide students with opportunities to develop their interests, extend their learning, build confidence and skills, and take part in experiences beyond the classroom.
Please note: Unless specifically stated, enrichment activities are open to students in all year groups.
Weekly Enrichment – Term 1
Our programme runs across lunchtimes and after school, with activities varying between Week A and Week B.
Lunchtime Activities
After-School Activities
Please note: Some activities are specifically targeted at particular year groups, as indicated in the timetable. All other enrichment opportunities are available to students across the school.
Trips and Visits
Enrichment extends beyond the school gates. Throughout the year, students have the opportunity to take part in educational visits, competitions, sporting events, cultural experiences and residential trips.
Term 1
- Big Teen Read
- Blood Brothers
- Senior Maths Challenge
- Newbury Careers
- Cross-Country Relay
- Year 7–8 Girls’ Footgolf
- Year 7–11 Boys’ 6-a-Side
- Thorpe Park (Rewards Trip)
Term 2
- Year 9 Living Rainforest Trip
- Plas Pencelli
- Battlefields
- Christmas Concert
- Pinocchio
- Stonehenge Trip (History and STEM)
Term 3
- Intermediate Maths Challenge
- Axiom Maths Event at Shaw House – Thursday 21 January
Term 4
- New York & Washington DC
- Duke of Edinburgh (DofE)
Term 5
- Junior Maths Challenge
- Duke of Edinburgh (DofE)
- Geography Field Trip – Newbury
Term 6
- Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT)
- Year 8 Action for River Kennet Trip
- Geography Field Trip – Hengistbury Head
- Switzerland (TBC)
Further opportunities and visits will be shared during the year.
Getting Involved
There are opportunities for students to learn, compete, perform, create, explore and develop new skills throughout the year.
Enrichment is about more than the classroom
Whether your interests are in sport, music, drama, art, STEM, languages, humanities, reading, outdoor learning or academic challenge, there is an opportunity for you to get involved.
Get involved. Try something new. Discover what you can achieve.