Curriculum Enrichment Programme
Year 9 Curriculum Enrichment Programme
Our innovative Year 9 Curriculum Enrichment Programme offers pupils a chance to explore learning beyond the classroom and develop a deeper awareness of their role in the wider community. As a key part of our personal and spiritual development offer, the programme supports pupils in growing in body, mind, and spirit, with the aim of helping each individual become the person God wants them to be.
Pupils take part in a variety of activities including voluntary work, community and environmental projects, charity initiatives, and work-related experiences. These opportunities help develop important life skills, while encouraging pupils to engage with and support their local community. Along the way, they are encouraged to reflect on our Christian values of stewardship, compassion, service, and humility.
We hope these experiences prompt thoughtful engagement, a sense of responsibility, and enjoyment in learning new things.
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (Bronze)
Through the programme, pupils also work towards the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Now in its sixth year, this opportunity has supported over 1,000 pupils in achieving the Award. AllAllAll Year 9 pupils are invited to take part. With staff guidance, they complete three months each in the Skill, Physical, and Voluntary sections, plus three additional months in one of these areas outside school. This takes place in the summer term, alongside our Christian Values Enrichment Days. 
Curriculum Enhancement
Alongside the main curriculum, this programme extends pupils’ experience of National Curriculum subjects. Pupils may:
- Take part in an extra nine-week module in art, design and technology, or food and nutrition
- Choose between dance or Mixercise, a combination of fitness and running
- Complete key elements of the careers programme
Though the enrichment sessions are not graded, pupils must participate fully and complete each rotation, supporting their progress toward the DofE Award.
How the Programme Works
Activities take place on Thursday afternoons (Periods 7 and 8) and are led by staff. Pupils move through four rotations, each lasting nine weeks:
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Rotation |
Focus Area |
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Skill |
Art, Design & Technology, or Food and Nutrition
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Physical |
Dance or Mixercise
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Voluntary |
Social Action or Stewardship
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4th Rotation |
Careers, Wellbeing, Expedition Skills, or Oracy
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Pupils are expected to manage their schedules responsibly and attend with the correct equipment each week. Each pupil receives a personal enrichment booklet with their schedule, which is also available here:
Year 9 Curriculum Enrichment booklet
We look forward to seeing our Year 9 pupils make the most of the opportunities this programme offers and encourage them to take on the challenge of the expedition to complete their Bronze Award.
Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (Year 10)
New from 2025: Year 10 pupils who have completed the Bronze Award can progress to the Silver DofE Award.
Pupils select their own activities and are supported by school staff in tracking their progress. They take part in both a practice expedition (2 days, 2 nights) and a final expedition (3 days, 2 nights).