All students in Years 12 and 13 are encouraged and expected to take part in a range of enrichment and extra-curricular activities.
These will be recorded in the Individual Learning Plan each term and form a crucial part of each student’s broader education. (They will also be an essential ingredient in the Personal Statement and a successful application to Higher Education) |
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Enrichment
In addition to following their three or four main academic subjects, students will be encouraged to develop their key skills through taking part in:
• Life Skills (a series of presentations in form time, delivered by outside speakers, tutors or group debates.) Life Skills will include topics such as Study Skills, Safe Driving, Personal Finance, Drug and Alcohol Abuse, Environmental issues, Social Issues, Sexual Health and Communication Skills.
• Independent Learning Project – All students will be required to complete an Independent Learning project in the first term of Year 12. The students will need to think and work independently and to use a range of resources in order to complete their research. They will then present their findings (via a PowerPoint presentation) to an audience of their peers and adults from the local community in January. (Some students may decide to continue their research on a more formal basis and be entered for the AQA ‘Extended Project’ qualification in Year 13.
• Current Affairs – All students will be encouraged to take an active interest in current affairs and to develop an awareness of the world around them. This may take the form of a Sixth Form debate, a visit from the local MP or simply sitting down to read the daily newspapers in form time.
• Work Experience – This takes place at the end of the summer term in Year 12 and lasts one week. (Students are encouraged to secure a further placement during the summer holidays, particularly if it relates to their chosen career and might therefore help with their UCAS application).