Enrichment

The school has a firm commitment that learning in each curriculum area should not just be about delivering a scheme of work or programme of study to achieve outstanding examination results, but it should also be about learners enjoying learning and developing creativity within that subject.

Each curriculum area will be expected to develop enrichment activities for learners and to signpost these activities during the academic year.

Enrichment within curriculum areas should be aimed at:

  • Increasing enjoyment within that curriculum area
  • Providing challenge and developing independent learning in gifted and talented learners in the curriculum area
  • Developing the profile of the curriculum area or particular skills and themes within that area
  • Linking the curriculum area to the school’s specialist Leadership status
  • Providing an opportunity for SEN pupils to learn in an enjoyable and fun environment

Each curriculum area will develop their enrichment activity in the coming academic year.  Enrichment will include:

  • Development of clubs linked to one or more curriculum areas
  • Development of faculty-based trips and outdoor learning opportunities
  • Identifying external facilitators to engage learners at Eden Boys’
  • Celebrating a particular ‘National Day’ or ‘ World Week’ related to an issue of relevance to the curriculum area and the school’s specialist Leadership status

The enrichment activities will be delivered during:

  • Weekday evening sessions from 3pm till 3.45pm on particular days of the week when intervention sessions are not usually scheduled or in the mornings from 7.30am till 8.00am or at lunchtimes
  • Weekends and early mornings/evenings where and when appropriate

In English and in Modern Foreign Languages Faculties, enrichment can include:

  • Poetry, Drama or Book Clubs
  • ‘French Breakfast Club’ to enjoy a French breakfast whilst learning about French culture
  • Publication of the school newsletter on a termly basis
  • Celebration of ‘World Book Day’ or ‘Poetry Week’ etc
  • Faculty trips to venues related to study in English and the Modern Foreign Languages, e.g. Bronte Parsonage Museum to learn about an author’s place of residence and how they were inspired to write

In Mathematical and Technological subjects, enrichment can include:

  • ‘Puzzles’ or ‘IT’ Club
  • Participation in ‘National Maths Challenge’ and other online competitions
  • Contribution of mathematical puzzles and conundrums for the school magazine
  • Contribution of an e-safety and e-advice section for the school magazine

In Scientific subjects, enrichment can include:

  • Celebration of National Science and Engineering Week
  • Science Clubs
  • Participation in ‘Science at Work’ events
  • Identifying external facilitators such as for ‘Forensic Science Day’
  • Faculty-trips to science museums, power stations etc.

In aesthetic areas, enrichment can include:

  • Celebration of the school’s annual ‘Art Days’
  • Visiting museums and galleries
  • Identifying external facilitators to lead learning about different cultures
  • An ‘Art Club’ to prepare material for display across the school buildings

In the Humanities curriculum, enrichment can include:

  • Celebration of ‘World Environment Day’, ‘Fair Trade Day’, ‘International Women’s Day’, ‘Citizenship Day’, Holocaust Memorial Day, St George’s Day and other related events
  • ‘Humanities Club’, ‘Green Club’ or related clubs
  • Faculty trips to war museums, orienteering locations and other venues related to Humanities subjects
  • Linking learners to other young people in poverty, marking the ‘Global Week of Action Against Poverty’
  • Developing a student ‘Debating Society’ or ‘Student Parliament’

In the Sports curriculum, enrichment can include:

  • Celebration of ‘World Health Day’ etc
  • ‘Sports Clubs’ for learners such as Football, Boxing and Cricket
  • School’s termly ‘Sports Days’
  • Development of School Teams to represent the school

In addition to the above, other extra-curricular activities that can be available include:

  • A ‘Eden Boy’s Talent Development Initiative where learners rehearse and exhibit oratory presentations on the theme of human compassion and the life of the Prophet (peace and salutations upon him)
  • Islamic Study Circles
  • Quran Memorisation Support
  • Congregational prayers
  • Quran Recitation Clubs
  • Leadership Development
  • Community Service – Supporting and helping those in the school locality
  • Assisting at the school Foodbank

 

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