Enrichment
As humans, we learn and grow from new experiences. At King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls’ Academy, we ensure that all of our pupils have access to the widest range of learning opportunities through our extensive enrichment programme. This provision provides all pupils with the opportunity to learn, develop and master a range of skills that will help to create lifelong interests, whilst building positive relationships, confidence, self-esteem and resilience. We recommend that all students at King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls’ Academy participate in at least two enrichment activities each week.
The House System
Additional opportunities for enrichment are provided through the house system. A wide range of healthy house competitions are promoted each half term. All pupils are encouraged to participate in these house competitions. Students who are committed to their house and regularly participate in house in events are rewarded with half and full colour awards that recognises their contribution and dedication.
Pupil Pledge
We ensure that every student has access to many experiences during their time at King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls’ Academy. Our Pupil Pledge provides a ‘bucket list’ of activities that ensures that our students leave us as well- rounded young people with the skills, knowledge and aspiration to go on to succeed in an ever-changing world.
| Pupil Pledge – To give you the edge. |
| To attend a residential |
| To be involved in charity/fundraising events. |
| To make a change in the community |
| To attend a regional/national event |
| To take part in a performance/speak publicly. |
| To represent your house/school. |
| To visit a place of worship and non-worship. |
| To visit a place of higher or further education. |
| To venture beyond the local community. |
| To attend a live professional performance. |
The Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE)
The Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE) is a fantastic opportunity for our students to learn life skills. This nationally recognised award combines fun adventure, social action, setting personal challenges and pushing personal boundaries.
There are four sections to complete at Bronze and Silver level and five at Gold. They involve helping the community/environment, becoming fitter, developing new skills, planning, training for and completing an expedition and, for Gold only, working with a team on a residential activity. Through a DofE programme young people have fun, make friends, improve their self-esteem, build confidence and raise aspirations. Students will gain essential skills and attributes for work and life such as resilience, problem-solving, team-working, communication and drive. Endorsed by over 100 UK employers, and recognised internationally, the award gives pupils the edge when applying for college, university and employment in the future.
| Day | Enrichment Activity | Activity Description | Year Group. | Time | Staff | Room |
| Monday | Football | Develop football skills, techniques and tactics. | All Years | Lunch | Premier Active | MUGA |
| Well-being Club | Read for pleasure, colour away stress, enjoy board games. | All Years | Lunch | Mrs Orton | Library | |
| Chess Society | Learn tactic and strategies of chess. Look out for competitive opportunities | All Years | Lunch & Break | Mrs Orton | Upstairs Library | |
| Tuesday | Cricket Club | Develop cricket skills techniques and tactics | All Years | Lunch | Miss Bi | MUGA |
| Dance Club | Learn new dance moves and apply them to your own routines | All Years | 3:15pm– 4pm | Mrs Morgan | Gym | |
| Basketball | Develop basketball skills, techniques and tactics. | All Years | Lunch | Premier Active | MUGA | |
| Football Club | Develop football skills, techniques and tactics. | All Years | 3:15pm – 4pm | Miss Bi | MUGA | |
| Well-being Club | Read for pleasure, colouring away stress, enjoy board games. | All Years | Lunch | Mrs Orton | Library | |
| Chess Society | Learn tactic and strategies of chess. Look out for competitive opportunities | All Years | Lunch & Break | Mrs Orton | Upstairs Library | |
| Diverse and Inclusive book club | Come along to book club to discuss relevant topics | All Years | Lunch | Miss Aktar | Z210 | |
| Medicine Society | Do you want a career in the field of medicine? Do you want to be a pharmacist, a vet, a doctor, nurse or dentist? Then come along to learn more about medicine. | Al Years | 3:15pm – 4:15pm | Science Dept | Z112 | |
| Wednesday | Cricket | Develop cricket skills techniques and tactics | All Years | Lunch | Premier Active | MUGA |
| Well-being Club | Read for pleasure, colour away stress, enjoy board games. | All Years | Lunch | Mrs Orton | Library | |
| Drama Club | Develop performance skills and your confidence in fun and engaging workshops. | KS3 | Lunch | Mis Fisher | Drama Studio | |
| Textiles Club | KS4- A opportunity to have one to one feedback from Mr Skibinski and extra time to continue with GCSE Textiles work. KS3- Enjoy Textiles? Spend your lunch break practicing skills and experimenting with different materials independently or with friends. | All Years | Lunch | Mr Skibinski | Z029 | |
| Chess Society | Learn tactic and strategies of chess. Look out for competitive opportunities | All Years | Lunch & Break | Mrs Orton | Upstairs Library | |
| Creative Writing Society | Use your imagination to capture an audience whilst developing creative writing skills | KS3 | Lunch | Mr McBrien | Z002 | |
| Music | Develop your music skills. Instrument: Ensemble | All Years | Lunch | Music Services | Music Room | |
| Thursday | Handball Club | Develop Handball skills, techniques and tactics. | All Years | Lunch | Mrs Shoker | Gym |
| Football | Develop football skills, techniques and tactics. | All Years | Lunch | Premier Active | MUGA | |
| Basketball Club | Develop basketball skills, techniques and tactics | All Years | 3:15pm – 4pm | Mrs Shoker | Gym | |
| Cooking Club | Make delicious food and learn new recipes | Year 9 | Lunch | Mrs James Powell | Z027 | |
| French & Spanish Society | Drop in to the French and Spanish Society to develop your language skills. | All Years | Lunch | MFL Department | W202 | |
| Well-being Club | Read for pleasure, colour away stress, enjoy board games. | All Years | Lunch | Mrs Orton | Library | |
| Chess Society | Learn tactic and strategies of chess. Look out for competitive opportunities | All Years | Lunch & Break | Mrs Orton | Upstairs Library | |
| Maths Society | Develop maths skills through problem solving techniques. | KS3 | After school | Miss Khan | W006 | |
| Arts and Craft Club | Develop a range of art and craft activities using a variety of media | Year 7 | Lunch | Mrs Saeed | W017 | |
| Friday | Netball | Develop Handball skills, techniques and tactics. | All Years | Lunch | Mrs Morgan | MUGA |
| Well-being Club | Read for pleasure, colour away stress, enjoy board games. | All Years | Lunch | Mrs Orton | Library | |
| Chess Society | Learn tactic and strategies of chess. Look out for competitive opportunities | All Years | Lunch & Break | Mrs Orton | Upstairs Library | |
| Art Club | KS4- A opportunity to have one to one feedback from Ms Palmer and extra time to continue with GCSE Textiles work. KS3- Enjoy Art? Spend your lunch break practicing skills and experimenting with different materials independently or with friends. | KS3 & 4 | Lunch | Ms Palmer | W113 | |
| Year 10 & 11 Band | Band practice for students wanting to play an instrument as part of a band. | Year 10 & 11 | Lunch | Mrs Hoey | Music Room |
