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Enrichment
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to students during the academic year.
All our students are expected to take part
in at least one session from our enrichment
programme per week but with so many to
choose from, many stay for more!
Enrichment programme activities are based on
sports, arts, science and technology, music and
languages to name just a few.We are pleased
to be able to offer students the opportunity
to learn new languages including Bengali, Italian,
Polish and Urdu.
We have a range of arts based activities including
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drama clubs. Students have the opportunity to
take part in our Academy performances to which
parents and the local community are invited.
Whole Academy events allow students to take
part in activities beyond the classroom, to have
fun and enrich students’ experience. Events
include themed days, presenting assemblies,
sports day, productions and concerts. Students
help to organise events for the local community
such as a bingo evening and a summer BBQ.
Enriching the lives of our students comes in
many forms, not just extra-curricular clubs.
Residential, day and short trips encourage
students to experience different environments,
cultures and to meet new people, giving
opportunities to increase their organisational
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Some of the opportunities students have been
fortunate to attend include going to theme
parks, visiting the BBC, London art galleries
and theatres, cruising the Thames and going
on the London Eye, to name just a few.
Visiting speakers provide course and tutorial-
related talks.These often provide awareness for
students beyond the expertise of Academy staff
and insights into different approaches to learning.
Tutorial time provides activities focused on
students’ skills including:
• Literacy
• Careers information, advice and guidance
• Bullying and pastoral matters
Citizenship activities based in LearningVillages
encourage student participation in events such
as Children in Need and Comic Relief, where
fundraising develops students’ planning, decision
making and organisational skills.
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