Enrichment
An ambitious and inclusive programme of activities that foster the development of further skills outside timetabled lessons.
These are critical skills such as teamwork, collaboration, the importance of contribution and participation and sense of responsibility. Our enrichment programme extends learning and allows our students to follow their interests beyond the classroom. Our links to external organisations enhances this provision, which helps to build our community ethos and contributes to our students’ enjoyment of school life.
Enrichment Program at Kingsmead
At Kingsmead, we focus on teaching three essential elements that provide students with lifelong advantages. Our mission is to deliver excellent academic knowledge, cultivate exemplary behaviour, and implement the Readiness Curriculum, which fosters a deep understanding of the wider world. As part of this curriculum, we offer an extensive extra-curricular program available to all students. These activities run from Monday to Thursday, with significant involvement from our dedicated staff community. Our offerings are divided into several key areas: Academic Support, Advanced Enrichment, The Arts, Craft Skills, Culture and Politics, Specialist Interests, Sports, and Wellbeing, providing a wide-ranging and enriching experience for our students.
Our extra-curricular offering is driven by what our students want. We regularly survey the entire student body and work to adapt and expand our program based on their feedback. Last year, in response to student requests, we added hockey, basketball, Dungeons and Dragons, and many more activities. This year, we are excited to introduce swimming as part of our ever-growing selection. We are committed to ensuring that our clubs and activities reflect the interests of our students, providing them with engaging opportunities that cater to their passions.
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2024 - 2025 Trips:
04 Sep 2024 Yr - 11 Hardwick Hall
06 Sep 2024, Yr 11 - Anglian Ruskin University
17 Sep 2024, Yr 13 - Imperial War Museum
01 Oct 2024, Employer Visit - Snap HQ
03 Oct 2024, Tina Turner the Musical
04 Oct 2024, Year 8 - Lake District
08 Oct 2024, Yr 13 - Auschwitz Poland
08 Oct 2024, Year 13 - NHS Bethlem Royal Hospital & Museum of Mind
10 Oct 2024, ABBA Voyage
10 Oct 2024, Ballistic Ballers - Trip to Wembley Stadium, England vs Greece
16 Oct 2024, Yr 10 - University of Bedfordshire
17 Oct 2024, Yr 12 & 13 - Careers Fair
28 Oct - 03 Nov 2024, San Francisco - Business & Economics Trip
08 Nov - 11 Nov 2024, Nettlecombe Court
13 Nov 2024, Yr 13 - Science Live A level Physics Conference
17 Dec - 21 Dec 2024, Morocco
10 Jan 2025, Yr 12 & Yr 13 - BFI Imax
13 Feb 2025, Back to the Future - Yrs 9 -10 -12 -13
10 Jul - 13 Jul 2025,Disneyland Paris - Yr 8
11 Jul - 13 Jul 2025, Yr 7 - Osmington Bay Weymouth
Duke of Edinburgh Award
International programme that empowers young people, supports them as they learn new skills, overcome obstacles, and build confidence and resilience.
Stepping Stones
This program supports the transition from Primary school and throughout Year 7. Fundamental to its delivery is the participation of our Year 10 students, who develop skills in mentoring and begin to appreciate the importance of contributing to the community.
First Give
This program empowers our students to engage in discussions about social conscience and ignites a passion for contribution to our wider society
PVA Day
Students engage in diverse and varied exploration of the creativity and the Arts. This includes students’ participation in a number of trips to art and culture museums around the City of London.
School Production
Participating in the school production fosters students’ creativity, collaboration skills, their confidence, and their appreciation for music and the performing arts.
Fundraising at Kingsmead
Our school is actively involved in numerous fundraising initiatives, partnering with various charities and programs such as First Give and the Wings of Hope Achievement Award. Both students and staff work together to support these causes, as well as to raise funds for our own school community. We are excited about the upcoming events planned for this year and look forward to continuing our tradition of giving back.
2024-25 Fundraising Events
04 Oct 2024 - Macmillan coffee morning
10 Oct 2024, Hello Yellow
18 Oct 2024, Wear it Pink
24 Oct 2024, Year 7 Halloween Disco
28 Nov 2024, The Masked Singer - Teacher edition
12 Dec 2024, Christmas Jumper Day
19 Dec 2024, Christmas Fair