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Bronze Arts Award

Image shows the bronze arts award logo - a stylised lower case a with the words arts award next to it and a bronze coloured medal hanging to the right of it

 

Develop your creativity, communication, and leadership skills as you work towards a nationally recognised art qualification, accredited by Trinity College London. You will create a sketchbook for the four sections of the award;

  • A - Participate in the arts
  • B - Experience the arts as an audience member
  • C - Research of the work of an artist or craftperson of your choice
  • D - Share an art skill.

Previous Arts Award pupils have designed and made glass mosaics, participated in community projects and competitions, hosted workshops for local primary school children and been on evening trips to the Mayflower Theatre.

The Bronze Arts Award will require a year long (three term) commitment from pupils to enable them to successfully achieve the award.

There is also a moderation fee for Bronze Arts Award, which is currently £33.

For more information, please ask Mrs Ostersen

This activity will improve: Mental Wellbeing, Confidence, Motor Skills

Available to Y8 and Y9.

Beginners Pottery

Image shows a pair of hands using a cheese wire to remove the uneven top of an unfired clay potPottery is the process and the products of forming vessels and other objects with clay, which are fired at high temperatures to give them a hard and durable form.

It is one of the oldest human inventions and has been used for both decoration and functional use (vessels, bowls, plates, cups etc.). During this course, we will cover hand-building techniques such as pinch pots, coiling and slab building. Work will be fired in the kiln and decorated using glazes, scraffito and other options. Our inspiration will come from the ceramics of both ancient and modern civilisations.

This activity will improve:

Mental Wellbeing, Confidence, Motor Skills

Available to all year groups 

Critical Thinking

Image shows a blackboard with light bulbs drawn in chalk as if they are hanging from the top, one light bulb in the centre is drawn with yellow chalk and has lines of light coming from it as if it is shining. The words Critical Thinking are written underneath.Want an edge in your GCSEs and beyond? Critical thinking is one of the most valuable skills you can develop. Whether you're analysing a poem in English, evaluating evidence in Science, solving problems in Maths, constructing arguments in History, or making decisions in everyday life, strong critical thinking helps you think clearly, spot flaws in reasoning, and make better judgments.

Join our Critical Thinking Enrichment group and challenge your brain in ways that school lessons don't always have time for. Each session is packed with interactive activities designed to be engaging, thought-provoking, and fun.

  • Debate big questions and learn how to build convincing arguments.
  • Analyse real-world dilemmas and decide what you would do.
  • Explore fascinating questions in science, philosophy, psychology, and current events.

This activity will improve:  Think critically. Argue intelligently. Solve creatively. Skills for GCSE success—and for life.

Available to Y10 and Y11

Explorers of Motion

Image shows 4 different forms of transport - a steam train pulling carriages crossing a viaduct, a line of early motor cars, a cruise ship near a white sandy beach, and a small passenger jet plane on the runway'Explorers of Motion' takes pupils on a journey through the incredible world of transport. From the first steam trains and early motor cars to modern jet aircraft and giant cruise ships, we will explore how engineering and invention have transformed the way people travel. You will discover the history behind famous vehicles, learn about major engineering breakthroughs, and investigate the exciting future of transport — including electric cars, high-speed rail, autonomous vehicles, and even futuristic flight. Through discussions, challenges, and hands-on activities, you will develop curiosity, creativity, and a deeper understanding of the technology that keeps the world moving.

This activity will improve: Well-being, social relationships with peers, creativity, imagination, presenting skills, confidence

Available to all year groups 

GCSE Spanish

Image shows a sketched Spanish flag and the written words hablas espanol?

This two-year course will give you the opportunity to gain a GCSE qualification in Spanish. This course is suitable for anyone who:

  •  currently studies Spanish in Year 9 but did not select it as a GCSE option.
  • currently studies French in Year 9 or Year 8 but would also like to study Spanish as an extra language to take the GCSE exam in Year 11.

We are looking for committed and enthusiastic culture vultures, confident communicators, and logical thinkers.

This activity will improve: Mental Wellbeing, Confidence, Motor Skills

*This is a 2-YEAR option. Pupils will not be able to choose any other options for the remainder of the 2 years

Places on this course have been allocated to pupils who have already completed one year of this two-year course. It will be available again next academic year.

 

 

 

 

GCSE French

Image shows a photo of Mont Saint Michel illuminated at dusk, and reflected in the sea

This two-year course will give you the opportunity to gain a GCSE qualification in French. This course is suitable for anyone who:

  • Currently studies French in Year 9 but did not select it as a GCSE option.
  • Currently study Spanish Year 9 but would also like to study French as an extra language to take the GCSE exam in Year 11

We are looking for committed and enthusiastic culture vultures, confident communicators, and logical thinkers.

Places on this course have already been allocated to upcoming Year 11 pupils continuing their studies from Year 10.

If you are already involved with French GCSE, you do not need to make any other Enrichment choices this academic year.


This activity will improve: Mental Wellbeing, Confidence, Social Skills, Literacy, Oracy

*This is a 2-YEAR option. Pupils will not be able to choose any other options for the remainder of the 2 years

Places on this course are only available to pupils who will be in Year 9 and 10 at the start of the next academic year, 2025/2026.

 

 

 

 

Japanese Language and Culture

Image shows a Japanese flag blowing in the wind against a blue sky, with cherry blossoms on the foregroundIn this enrichment pupils will be learning introductory Japanese with a weekly focus on a different aspect of the culture and history of Japan.

Pupils will learn how to introduce themselves, talk about everyday situations, and will learn how to read and write some Japanese using its unique writing systems!

Each week pupils will explore a different aspect of life in Japan, from traditions like cherry blossom festivals and origami, to modern culture including anime and manga.

Japan is a country of contrasts, where deep history exists alongside constant innovation, so this enrichment will offer plenty of variety.

If  interested in exploring the fascinating language and culture of Japan, then this is the enrichment for you!

No experience required

This activity will improve: Confidence, Communication Skills, Cultural Awareness, Social Skills

Available to all year groups 

Manga Drawing Club

Image shows 4 different manga and anime style sketchesLove manga, anime or simply enjoy being creative? Why not join Manga Drawing Club! This club is open to everyone – you do not need to be good at art or drawing. All that is required is a willingness to have a go, learn new skills and enjoy being creative.

Throughout the term, we will explore the distinctive style of manga, learning how to draw expressive faces, emotions, hairstyles, eyes, clothing, poses and characters. We will also look at shading, line work, proportion, movement and how to create your own original characters and comic panels.

Whether you are a complete beginner or already fill sketchbooks with your artwork, Manga Drawing Club is a friendly and supportive place to develop your skills, build confidence and share ideas with others who enjoy the genre.

Come along, be creative, and discover what you can achieve with a pencil and a little imagination!

This activity will improve: creativity, confidence, drawing techniques, character design, shading, proportion, observation skills, concentration and visual storytelling.

Available to all year groups 

Photography

Image shows the back of a digital camera set up on a tripod to take a photo of some ingredientsPupils will explore the various techniques and skills needed to take and edit photographs. They will take inspiration from their surroundings and have the opportunity to learn both inside and outside the classroom.

Pupils will learn a new skill each week, including light painting, Photoshop editing and sellotape printing. All work will be saved and presented on a Google Slide document so that pupils can keep their photos.

This activity will improve:

Mental Wellbeing, Confidence, Motor Skills

Available to Y7, Y8 and Y9

Horrible Histories

Image shows a blue and light blue striped background with the horrible histories logo and several characters from history behind itIn Horrible Histories Enrichment, pupils will be given the opportunity to explore and grow their own knowledge of the past! As well as watching episodes of the programme, pupils will be encouraged to conduct their own research as if they could propose ideas to the show. Will you look into the Rotton Romans, Slimy Stuarts or Vile Victorians? The choice is yours!

This activity will improve pupils : Pupils Confidence as well as Social Skills.

Available to Y7, Y8 and Y9

 

 

 

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