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.
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 | Location |
| Monday | ||||||
| Badminton Club | Develop badminton skills, techniques and tactics | All Years | Lunch | Mrs Shoker | Gym | |
| 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 | Break and Lunch | Mrs Orton | Upstairs Library | |
| Anime Club | All things Anime and Manga! Take part in selecting & reading Anime and Manga books, genres, drawing, competitions and more. | All Years | Lunch: 1pm onwards | Mrs Bahia | W005 | |
| Tuesday | ||||||
| Cricket Club | Develop cricket skills techniques and tactics. | All Years | Lunch | Miss Bi | MUGA | |
| Football Club | Develop football skills, techniques and tactics. | All Years | Lunch | Premier Active | MUGA | |
| Sports Crew | Develop your confidence and skills in a wide range of sporting activities. | All Years | 3:15pm – 4:15pm | Mrs Shoker | Gym | |
| Well-being Club | Read for pleasure, colouring away stress, enjoy board games. | All Years | Lunch | Mrs Orton | Library | |
| Foreign Film Club | Love films? Love languages? Come and develop your listening and linguistic skills in the Foreign Film Club! | All Years | Lunch | Miss Jaouen | W213 | |
| Chess Society | Learn tactic and strategies of chess. Look out for competitive opportunities. | All Years | Lunch | 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. | KS4 & 5 | Lunch | Miss Sidhu, Miss Jetha, Miss Kadir | Z113 | |
| Wednesday | ||||||
| Cricket Club | Develop cricket skills techniques and tactics. | All Years | Lunch | Miss Bi | MUGA | |
| Well-being Club | Read for pleasure, colouring away stress, enjoy board games. | |||||
| 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 | Break and Lunch | 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 | ||||||
| Football Club | Develop football skills, techniques and tactics. | All Years | Lunch | Premier Active | MUGA | |
| Badminton Club | Develop badminton skills, techniques and tactics. | All Years | 3:15pm – 4:00pm | 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 Dept | W202 | |
| Well-being Club | Read for pleasure, colour away stress, enjoy board games. | All Years | Lunch | Mrs Orton | Library | |
| Chess Society | Learn tactics and strategies of chess. Look out for competitive opportunities. | All Years | Break and Lunch | Mrs Orton | Upstairs Library | |
| Card Game Society | Learn the rules and tactics of many card games and compete against each other. | All Years | Lunch | Ms Newman | W201 | |
| Puzzle and Pattern Society | Develop maths skills through problem solving techniques. | KS3 | 3:10pm – 4:10pm | Miss Khan | W014 | |
| Arts and Craft Club | Develop a range of art and craft activities using a variety of media. | Y7 | Lunch | Mrs Saeed | W017 | |
| Crochet Club | Do you enjoy the thought of making something detailed and intricate with your hands? Perhaps you’re looking to find a creative outlet? Our first project will be to make teddy bears. | All Years | 3:15pm – 4:00pm | Miss Sidhu | Z030 | |
| Quiz Masters | Come along to the general Knowledge club every lunchtime for competitive fun. | All Years | Lunch | Mrs Khan | K003 | |
| Dance Club | Develop dance skills and apply these into new routines. Learn new moves from our talented 6th Form students. | All Years | 3:10pm – 4:10pm | 6th Form Students and Miss Draper | K001/ Dance Studio | |
| Friday | ||||||
| Netball Club | Develop netball skills, techniques and tactics. | All Years | Lunch | Mrs Morgan | MUGA | |
| Basketball Club | Develop basketball 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 | 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 Fountain | W113 |
