Enrichment Activities

The Duke of Edinburgh Award is a nationally recognised programme that provides pupils with opportunities to develop skills, improve their physical fitness, support their local community through volunteering and take part in adventurous expeditions.

During DofE sessions, pupils work towards completing the four sections of the award: Volunteering, Physical, Skills and Expedition. Activities include expedition training, navigation, route planning, campcraft, outdoor safety, teamwork challenges and preparation for assessed expeditions.

The programme helps pupils to develop resilience, independence, leadership, communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills. It also encourages pupils to challenge themselves, build confidence and gain valuable experiences that support future education and employment opportunities.

Year Groups: Years 9

The Eco Council empowers students to promote sustainability and make a positive impact on both the school and the wider community. Members take part in a range of environmental projects and collaborate with Eco Councillors from other schools across our Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) to share ideas and develop initiatives. Recent achievements include participating in the Big Clean Up community litter-picking campaign, leading the "Switch It Off" energy-saving campaign, and introducing a new recycling system across the school. Through these experiences, students enhance their leadership, teamwork, communication, organisation, planning, and problem-solving skills while developing confidence, initiative, environmental responsibility, and the ability to work collaboratively to create positive and lasting change.

Year Groups: Years 7, 8, 9 and 10

The STEM Club gives students the opportunity to explore a wide range of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through engaging, hands-on activities. Students take part in engineering challenges, science experiments, and design and technology projects, such as building bird houses and bug hotels to help increase biodiversity around the school grounds. Each session is led by a subject specialist, giving students expert guidance while helping them develop problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, teamwork, communication, and practical design and engineering skills. The club also encourages curiosity, resilience, and confidence as students investigate, create, and test their ideas.

Year Groups: Years 7, 8 and 9

The Change Makers Group is a student leadership team made up of pupils from all year groups who are committed to creating a positive, supportive, and inclusive school environment. As role models within the school community, members work together to identify ways to improve student wellbeing and strengthen relationships among their peers. A key part of their role is becoming peer mediators, receiving specialist training from Peacemakers to develop skills in communication, active listening, empathy, and conflict resolution. Using these skills, Change Makers help mediate disagreements between students by providing a safe and neutral space where everyone can share their thoughts and feelings. Through guided discussion, they support students in understanding one another’s perspectives and finding positive, mutually agreed solutions, helping to promote respect, cooperation, and harmony throughout the school.

Year Groups: Years 7, 8, 9 and 10