Enrichment & Trips
Enrichment is an important part of our provision, promoting physical and mental wellbeing whilst bringing a roundedness to our students’ education.
WE ENCOURAGE ALL STUDENTS TO make the most of our enrichment opportunities and to be ambitious in trying out new things. Our co-curricular programme offers a plethora of opportunities for our students to work with peers and other year groups and to develop their leadership skills. This, of course, builds social relationships and self-confidence, whilst further developing essential personal skills for their future.
There are over 70 enrichment clubs in addition to our sports clubs and skills sessions. |
One key benefit of engaging in co-curricular pursuits is finding the joy in being with like-minded people who share your passion – it transcends House, Year and Form Group bringing you together with people you may never have met, and friends you might not otherwise have made. Along the way you may find a hobby for life or even discover a hidden talent that shapes your future.
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Duke of Edinburgh
THIS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD REMAINS EVER-POPULAR with our students and colleges, universities and employers value the huge effort that’s put in, the people helped along the way through volunteering and the skills you’ve acquired. We regularly have over 100 students sign up to start their Bronze award.
The Grange Award
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THE GRANGE AWARD ENCOURAGES AND celebrates students’ engagement with enrichment and wider school life. It is open to all and encourages students to get involved in activities across the areas of: ‘Active’, ‘Culture and Creative’, ‘Intellectual Challenge and Skills’ and ‘Community and Charity’. There is also a ‘reflective’ element which is available within the process, as students’ awareness of their progress, achievements and challenges is an important part of their personal development. |
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Students need to demonstrate leadership or working for others, something which shows expertise or achievement, and commitment to activities by attending clubs and practices. From Years 7 to 10 students are required to demonstrate participation, however, there is a greater expectation for leadership as students move up through the school. Completion of the award is celebrated at the end of the year and successful students receive a certificate and school badge. The award is highly coveted and respected amongst our student body, and those who have completed the award in previous years have enjoyed the recognition of their accomplishments and sustained effort throughout the year.
School Trips
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LIFE ALSO EXTENDS BEYOND THE school site, with a diverse programme of trips. On joining The Grange School in Year 7, the pastoral teams run an induction programme at Bewerley Park. Whether it is experiencing the joys of the Halle Orchestra playing in Year 7 through to the ‘Lessons from Auschwitz’ experience in the Sixth Form, our staff run a variety of trips to gain real-world experience and nurture a love of learning. During the school holidays, The Grange ventures further afield with Duke of Edinburgh expeditions, Biology and Geography fieldwork, sports tours and cultural experiences across a range of subjects. In the past years, our school was one of the first to visit the Galapagos Islands and has also visited South Africa, Borneo, the USA, Costa Rica, Peru and Morocco to name but a few. |
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House System
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A COMMON ELEMENT TO EVERYONE’S enrichment programme is the House system as every student is a member of one of our four Houses (Bollin, Dane, Gowy or Weaver). In the first half-term, the House Music or Drama competition gives all students an immediate opportunity to make their contribution, no matter what your child’s talents or abilities, everyone is invaluable for putting on a good show. |
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Across the rest of the year, there are over 20 competitions and students can contribute to their House by competing themselves or helping to coach younger students. Everyone recognises how the House system is about more than winning though, valuing the feeling of belonging and sense of community that it offers.
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For those students who make the most of the opportunities, school life is busy but fulfilling. Almost all of our students recognise the importance of enrichment in adding to their school experience by giving them the opportunity to discover and explore their talents and interests. Furthermore, we find that committed involvement is a key factor in academic success, as students who are happy and engaged in school life (and developing stronger relationship with staff) tend to have greater resources to draw upon when academic challenges get tough. |