Enrichment
Opportunities for interesting and varied life experiences outside of the curriculum are just as important as the teaching and learning we do in our classrooms.
We know this is what will make our students into well-rounded, happy and successful citizens of the future, and give them the edge in the work place
This includes
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a wide range of after-school Clubs
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our Forest School
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contributing to charity initiatives
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our well-loved and varied Excellence Programme activities
Duke of Edinburgh Award
At our school the DofE Award has been well established since 1984 and we proudly promote it at Bronze level to our Year 9s and Silver for our Year 10s each year.
The DofE Award is many things to many people, supporting generations to successfully navigate adult life. A life-changing experience; a fun time with friends; an opportunity to discover new interests and talents; a tool to develop essential skills for life and work. A recognised mark of achievement, respected by employers.
Reigate & Banstead Writes
This is a local community initiative for aspiring storytellers, created by our own Librarian Kay Hymas back in 2017. Over 1,500 short stories later, from young people across the Borough and we were excited to be able to run the competition once more in 2021 despite restrictions.
The idea is simple: young people in the 9-14 age group are invited to write an original 1000 word story based in our area. The independent judging panel consists of authors, local teachers, public librarians, journalists and local Councillors, with Jane Thynne, Cllr Rod Ashford, Michael Rattigan and Jante Baird heading up the team. The competition is well-supported by The Belfry Centre and The Harlequin.
The 2022 Round opened on 13 October and closed on 30 November...
The judges are currently doing their work on the several hundred stories that were submitted for consideration!
Forest School
A child-centred inspirational learning process that offers opportunities for holistic growth through regular sessions, Forest School is a long-term program that supports play, exploration and supported risk-taking. It develops confidence and self-esteem through learner-inspired, hands-on experiences in a natural setting.
Culture & Challenge Days
These two days are off-timetable for each year group, and offer an array of activities both in-school and out, that provide opportunities for students to get beyond the academic curriculum, have some fun with peers and staff members, some cultural experiences and some personal challenges that will build their skills and open their minds to possibilities for the future.
This year our Culture & Challenge Days took place on 14 & 15 July.
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Thursday 14 July |
Friday 15 July |
10 |
Skills 4 Work Workshops here in our own spaces, led by local employer Willis Towers Watson, exploring various essential professional & business skills |
Choice of Dry-Skiing at the Snowdome in Hemel Hempstead, Aqua Park & Inflatables at Thorpe Lakes, or Cinema & Karting Combo in Crawley (all transport by coach) |
9 |
Animal Encounters, here in the school grounds with displays from Huxley’s Birds of Prey Centre, Tom’s Talking Reptiles and the local Police with their working dogs |
High Ropes Tree Top Challenge at Go Ape experience, students shared between the sites at Chessington and Crawley (using public transport) |
8 |
Guildford Spectrum for Ten Pin Bowling in the morning, lunch in Stoke Park, then a choice of swimming or ice skating in the afternoon (transport by coach) |
Crystal Maze Games with a variety of physical, mental & skills-based challenges to develop team-work, leadership, problem-solving and initiative, taking place here in our grounds |
7 |
Trip to Chessington Zoo & World of Adventures (transport by coach) |
8-Mile Challenge Circular Hike around the North Downs, from and back to the school, appreciating our beautiful local and natural surroundings |