As part of our Super Curriculum, Year 6 have enjoyed an exciting and diverse range of enrichment opportunities named “Futures” this half of term as a celebration at the end of their 11+ exams. This initiative is designed to provide pupils with a broad spectrum of academic enrichment, extra-curricular activities and opportunities to develop essential life skills that will benefit them both in secondary school and beyond.
The programme focuses on nurturing practical life skills, cultural and linguistic growth, physical activity, teamwork and creative exploration. Over the course of the term, pupils engage in a variety of experiences that span across life skills, art, podcasting, science, languages, and sports. The term culminates in an exciting residential trip to Seville, Spain.
Some key highlights they have enjoyed so far include:
- Completing a First Aid course
- Planning, shopping for, and cooking a two-course meal
- Navigating independently to an art exhibition using TfL with minimal teacher assistance
- Gaining insight into the legal and democratic systems of Britain
- Writing, recording, and editing a podcast at Brixton Recording Studios
- Dissecting a lamb’s heart under the guidance of a surgeon
- Learning British Sign Language (BSL)
- Exploring the use of everyday Latin phrases and their relevance in fields such as law and medicine
- Engaging in intensive Spanish conversation classes in preparation for the Seville trip
- Taking squash lessons and developing physical coordination
- Learning lifesaving skills in water
- Creating a photography exhibition inspired by Sian Davey’s work The Garden
A welcome departure from the rigorous preparation for the 11+ examinations, this programme is proving to be a true highlight of the pupils’ prep school experience. Through this exciting mix of academic, practical, and creative activities, students are not only acquiring valuable skills, but also fostering their personal growth and exploring new interests. Now in its second year, it is proving to be an invaluable part of our unique school curriculum.