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  • Pupil Enrichment and Wider Development

    We believe that every child deserves opportunities to explore, discover and develop their unique interests and talents. Our exciting range of enrichment experiences goes beyond everyday learning, providing children with opportunities to build confidence, develop new skills, spark curiosity and support their overall growth and development. The images below offer a glimpse into the wonderful enrichment opportunities we provide, showcasing how we nurture children's creativity, independence, wellbeing and love of learning through meaningful and engaging experiences.

    We also participate in Children's University.

     

    Enrichment opportunities

    These are additional experiences that enhance children's learning and provide opportunities they may not otherwise have.

    • Educational visits and school trips – Museums, cinema, historical sites, zoos and places of worship.

    • Visitors and workshops – Authors, artists, musicians, scientists, emergency services and inspirational speakers.

    • Extra-curricular clubs – Football, dance, gymnastics, choir, gardening, chess, coding, circus and art.

    • Outdoor learning – gardening, 'bush time',  nature exploration, den building and outdoor adventures.

    • Music and performing arts – Singing, instrumental lessons, school productions and concerts.

    • Sporting opportunities – Competitions, tournaments, sports festivals and opportunities to try new sports.

    • Cultural experiences – Celebrating different cultures, traditions, languages and religious festivals.

    • STEM experiences – Science workshops and coding challenges

    • Residential visits – Overnight trips, outdoor adventure activities and experiences that build independence.

    • Community experiences – Visiting local organisations, participating in community events and supporting charities.

    Shawlands Enrichment of the Curriculum

     

    Clubs

    Trips

    Theme Days, Visitors & Special Events

    Other

    English

    Y6 Reading Boosters

    Grimm and Co Bookshop

    Library Visit

    Poetry Day

    World Book Day

    Library - GCA

    Poetry Slam (in school and GCA)

    Class Assembly

     

    The Week Junior Newspaper

    Class assemblies

    Reading ambassadors

    Oracy challenge

    Maths

    Y6 Maths Boosters TTRockstars Club

     

     

    National Number Day

    NSPCC

    World Math Day

    TTRS

    Going Flat Competition

    Maths Ambassadors

    History

     

    UKS2-Eden Camp/ Crime and Punishment Museum

    LKS2 – Coal mining museum

    Whole school Veteran assembly

    KS1 Midwife visit – (Hospitals and healthcare)

    Y5/6 cenotaph 10/11

    Minutes silence

    Arctic Life stream (Dec)

    Black History Month assembly

    Geography

     

    Y6 – residential - Seaside location and Peak District – comparisons

    Leeds Tropical World

    Earth Day

    Fieldwork fortnight

     

    Art

    Art club

    Rock painting Club

    KS1 Craft Club

    Crochet Club

     

    Local Art competition

     

    Display of Artists around school.

    DT

     

    Hepp DT club

     

    Programming Pioneers

     

    Computing

    Computer Coding Club

     

    E-safety day

    E-gaming day

    Visit to Barnsley College for programming

    RE

     

    Y5/6 – trip to church

    Christmas service in church

     

    French

     

     

     

    Language ambassadors

    Children say register in French

    Music

    Choir

     

    Nativity

    School Summer Show

    Music Ambassadors

    PSHE

    Games club

    Y6 Crucial Crew

    Careers Event

    Dentist visit

    Odd Socks Day

    Children in Need

    Anti-bullying week

    Science

     

    KS1 Yorkshire Wildlife Park

    UKS2 Leeds Tropical World

    Amaze Labs

    KS1 Midwife visit – (Hospitals and healthcare)

    Horizon visits

    PE

    Football, Netball, Bruce Dyer Football/multi-skills,

    Table Tennis, Darts, Gymnastics

     

    Intra-school comps.

    PSP

    School games

    Collaboration events

    School intra-competitions

     

    Sports ambassadors

    Wider development opportunities

    These focus on developing the whole child, including their personal, social, emotional, physical and character development.

    • Leadership and responsibility – School council, house captains, playground leaders, librarians and eco-warriors.

    • Personal development – Building confidence, resilience, independence, perseverance and self-esteem.

    • Social and emotional development – Learning about friendships, empathy, kindness, teamwork and managing emotions.

    • Health and wellbeing – Mindfulness, healthy eating, physical activity, mental health awareness and emotional wellbeing.

    • British values – Developing an understanding of democracy, respect, tolerance, individual liberty and the rule of law.

    • Citizenship and community involvement – Fundraising, volunteering, charity events and helping others.

    • Environmental responsibility – Recycling, sustainability projects, litter picking, gardening and caring for the environment.

    • Life skills – road safety, financial awareness, first aid, problem-solving and decision-making.

    • Celebrating achievement – Assemblies, awards, performances, exhibitions and opportunities to recognise individual successes.

    • Preparing for the future – Careers events, meeting people from different professions, transition activities and developing aspirations.

    • Pupil voice – Giving children opportunities to share their opinions, make decisions and contribute to school improvement.

    • Inclusion and belonging – Celebrating diversity, promoting equality and ensuring every child feels valued and respected.