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Enrichment

Activities to stretch, challenge and entertain

A rolling programme of Enrichment sessions take place at the end of every school day for children in Years 3 to 8.

The sessions, similar to out-of-school clubs, are designed to help children explore their enthusiasms and develop new strengths alongside their peers. They take advantage of our fantastic facilities and allow children to try out new things in a relaxed atmosphere, with an emphasis on fun!

Children choose their preferred enrichment activity from a programme which changes each term and varies according to the expertise and interests of the supervising teachers and the changing seasons.

The autumn and winter programme contains sessions like Christmas crafts, Soduku, card and board games, badminton, and cross country. Spring and summer enrichments include options like den-building, football, gardening, golf and nature club.

Children have suggested many of the sessions themselves, and new clubs are often introduced. Popular staples include debating, choir, drama, art, gymnastics, swim squad and coding. Another popular enrichment is Nescientes, a general knowledge and current affairs club designed to stretch and challenge.

Pupils can also attend Study and Stay sessions during enrichment time. They use the session to complete prep or other work under supervision and guidance. Other pupils use the time to practise for drama festivals, musical performances and various productions stages during the school year.

We also hold regular off-curriculum days, with a focus on areas including mathematical skills, World Book Day or music and drama competitions.

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Thanks for the confidence you have encouraged in our son with your support of his running, particularly with your Wednesday morning sessions. It is great to see how the school is helping him grow as a young boy to fulfil his potential.