KS3 Friday Afternoon Enrichment Program
Developing a thriving enrichment program is essential for our young people of today. We believe enrichment promotes employability, academic attainment and teaches students the skills they need to make good, informed choices. A successful enrichment program can promote the life-skills needed for everyday life, develop “soft skills” that employers and universities look for, while also giving students the opportunity to find out more about their interests and passions. A tweet from Tim Peake, the British astronaut, summed up perfectly the need for both character skills and work experience. He wrote: “Character is important – a CV may get you the interview, but character will get you the job.”
Therefore, every Friday afternoon, our KS3 pupils participate in practical and varied enrichment programs. Each program lasts for six weeks, after which pupils rotate thus providing the opportunity to experience six enrichment programs during the course of the academic year.
Our programs have enabled us to create links with external organisations, companies and charities which is a fantastic way to have an on-going enrichment resource for students. For example, links we have include the North East Ambulance Service, Prudhoe Fuse, Hexham Courant as well as local artists, sports coaches, musicians and actors. As well as building character and providing the opportunity to develop life-skills, our enrichment programs are underpinned by three key areas:
Therefore, every Friday afternoon, our KS3 pupils participate in practical and varied enrichment programs. Each program lasts for six weeks, after which pupils rotate thus providing the opportunity to experience six enrichment programs during the course of the academic year.
Our programs have enabled us to create links with external organisations, companies and charities which is a fantastic way to have an on-going enrichment resource for students. For example, links we have include the North East Ambulance Service, Prudhoe Fuse, Hexham Courant as well as local artists, sports coaches, musicians and actors. As well as building character and providing the opportunity to develop life-skills, our enrichment programs are underpinned by three key areas:
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Every Child Matters – aimed to ensure every child has the chance to fulfil their full potential. The five outcomes which matter most to children and young people are:
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Personal Learning & Thinking Skills - these are generic skills that are essential to life, learning and work. PLTS have a significant impact on a person’s ability to make a confident contribution, both within and outside of their working environment:
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Corbridge Middle School Key Enrichment Objectives – we believe our enrichment should offer pupils the opportunity to :
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