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Sixth Form Enrichment

 

At The Joseph Whitaker School Sixth Form, there is more to life than just gaining qualifications. We want you to achieve your potential and flourish both in and outside the classroom. Whether you are thinking of going straight to university or full-time employment after the Sixth Form, we recognise the importance of making you stand out from the crowd. That’s why we have an exciting range of enrichment activities for you to take part in to uncover hidden talents and develop new skills.

All students will complete a minimum of 2 hours enrichment per week and can take part in a huge range of activities.  Opportunities include:

  • In lesson: All of our Sixth Form give one of their study periods to assist younger students in a lesson of their choice.
  • Leadership. 
  • Pastoral Mentoring: Working with a younger student who may be struggling in school.
  • Reading Buddy: Working with identified students listening to them read and checking comprehension.  It may also involve reading aloud to their buddy.
  • After School Club Assistant: Become a fully accredited leader and help out with the running of sports clubs, choirs, musical events, dance clubs, school productions and more.
  • Duke of Edinburgh: Many students go onto complete the Gold D of E course. Recent expeditions have included travelling to Norway.
  • Be part of the Equal Voices programme, which is run for the students, by the students as they work to represent all students and provide a voice to everyone. 
  • Being part of the Sixth Form Council. Liaise with teachers, Governors and the local community as part of the Sixth Form Council.
  • An annual ski trip to Austria, if there are enough students wishing to particiapte.
  • Red Shirts: We have many Sixth Form students who are paid employees, working as lunchtime supervisors.
  • First Aid; All Year 12 will take part in a ‘Driver Safety’ Course and CPR training to gaining knowledge and training in these areas.
  •  Access to and support with a range of exciting Online courses (MOOCS).
  • Sixth Form Charity Committee: Each year the students select a local charity and organise events to support the local community.
  • Year 12 Work Experience: Students get to gain vital experience working within an area that they may choose to pursue as a career.
  • Residential Trips and field trips: These range from a Biology trip to a Geography trip to Lisbon and a cultural visit to Rome.
  • A volunteer-based trip to Morocco or Sri Lanka organised by Travelteer – a great experience!
  • Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) –Students have the opportunity to gain extra UCAS points through an EPQ. It provides an opportunity for students to extend their abilities beyond the A-level syllabus, develop their independent research skills and prepare for university or their future career.
  • HE+, which is a support scheme for Oxbridge potential students.
  • Along with all these opportunities, Year 12 and 13 have one lesson a fortnight dedicated to Enrichment. During this period, the students experience a range of presentations. We have close links with both Nottingham and Nottingham Trent Universities, who speak on a range of issues, including University applications, finance and study skills. We also cover apprenticeship opportunities, mindfulness, revision techniques and safe driving as well as talks from local charities.
  • Students also have the opportunity once a month to opt into an activity area. Activities include fitness training, current affair debates, university survival cooking classes and learning holiday Spanish language.