Enrichment day

The range of educational visits during Enrichment Day is genuinely exceptional

In Year 9, the whole year group spends a week away from Challoner’s taking part in a wide range fun of activities designed to contribute to their personal development. Students are able to choose what activity they wish to do for the week.  These choices can range from sailing trips, to trekking across the Atlas Mountains, to residential trips in Austria.

There is one Enrichment Day each term.

Enrichment days show students different ways of learning outside the classroom. Throughout the whole day, ideas and themes can be explored in depth and outside agencies can be brought in to provide quality support and students can work in less formal groupings such as across year-groups.

In past Enrichment days:

Year 7 learnt about the culture and history of China through music, language, art and food. The day culminated in a Chinese Dragon Dance.

Year 8 undertook a project entitled “Our World in 2050” which will see them exploring issues likely to cause significant infrastructure problems in the future in conjunction with the Institute of Mechanical Engineers.

Year 9 linked up with schools in Ghana and Trinidad to learn about the history and impact of slavery in both countries.

Year 10 learnt the skills of video production and advertisement design.

Year 11 had time to consider revision and the forthcoming examination season.

Year 12 undertook a treasure hunt in London, exploring its history and national museum and library collections.

Year 13 had their own mini sports day.