Enrichment Activities

Eden Park High School

Enrichment Programme Eden Park High School’s Enrichment Programme is de-

signed to provide students with the opportunity to devel-

op further knowledge and skills across a variety of sub-

jects in an extra-curricular setting. Students will be able to

explore a variety of Sports, different Art/Drama/Music

styles and real-life problem solving that they may not get

the chance to in their day to day lessons.

Each enrichment option will enable students to partici-

pate in activities that will be designed to meet the re-

quirements of the award or qualification they are work-

ing towards such as Arts Award, CREST Award, Sports

Leader Award & the EPHS Agricultural Award. These

awards are well recognised and students will be able to

use them when applying for collages, universities and

jobs.

Art Enrichment

Enrichment Overview

Art Enrichment will provide opportunities for students to develop their crea-

tive and artistic skills by experimenting with a wide range of different materi-

als and techniques. As part of the Arts Award our students will be expected

to; Base their project on a set theme; Research art practitioners; Attend an

arts event; Build a portfolio of art work; Run a workshop to deliver their

learnt skills to other students. The purpose of Art Enrichment is to encour-

age and instil independence in thinking, confidence to create and knowledge

to educate others.

Key Skills Developed

Technical Art Skills

Creativity

Independent Learning

Qualifications Attainted

During this enrichment activity students will work towards a variety

of Arts Awards including Discovery/Explorer/Bronze/Silver. This is a

well recognised award that students can use when applying for col-

lages, universities and jobs.

Drama Enrichment

Enrichment Overview

The Drama Enrichment programme for this academic year will focus

on students working towards getting their Arts Award, an accredited

qualification in the Arts. This will give students the opportunity to

create, take part in and discover more about Drama.

Key Skills Developed

Communication Skills

Independent Learning

Creativity

Teamwork and Leadership in the arts

Qualifications Attainted

Students will achieve a universally recognised accredited Arts Award

qualification at Explore/Discover/Bronze or Silver levels.

Farm Enrichment (30 students

max)

Enrichment Overview

Farm gives students the opportunity to learn about the enrichment,

health and wellbeing of animals. Students have access to a range of

animals as well as an allotment.

Key Skills Developed

Teamwork and communication

Gardening

English— scientific style report writing

General husbandry skills and animal welfare

Problem solving.

Qualifications Attainted

Students will work towards a bronze, silver or gold EPHS Agricultural

Award.

Music Enrichment

Enrichment Overview

The Music enrichment programme will allow students to explore and

express themselves through a variety of different music styles. There

will also be opportunities for students to learn new instruments, de-

velop practical skills in instruments already played and experiment

with music technology software.

Key Skills Developed

Composition Skills—creation of own music

Basic Music Theory—understanding the key elements of music

Practical music skills—instruments or technology

Qualifications Attainted

During this enrichment activity students will work towards a variety of

Arts Awards including Discovery/Explorer/Bronze/Silver. This is a well

recognised award that students can use when applying for collages,

universities and jobs.

Sports Enrichment

Enrichment Overview

The Sport Enrichment will provide students with the opportunity to

participate in a variety of different sports such as netball, football,

rugby and table tennis. Students will be able to develop their

knowledge of these sports through team games and skills exercises.

Key Skills Developed

Sports analysis

Sports techniques

Sportsmanship

Qualifications Attainted

Please give a brief outline of the Award/Qualification students will

gain on completion of this enrichment activity (Sports Leader Award/

Sports Leadership Qualification).

STEM Enrichment

Enrichment Overview

Students work independently or in groups to plan and run a project

addressing a real-world STEM (science, technology, engineering, and

mathematics) problem. These projects can range from making a web-

site to building robots.

Key Skills Developed

Enquiry

Problem-solving

Communication skills.

Qualifications Attainted

When completed the STEM project you will receive a CREST

Award. This is a well recognised award that you can use when

applying for college, university and jobs.

Making Your Choices Please write down you 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice for the en-

richment activities you would like to do.

We will try our best to give you your 1st option but this

may not be possible. You will be told on Wednesday 5th

September which activity you have been allocated.

You will have 10 minutes to complete this page at the

beginning of you extended day on Monday 3rd Septem-

ber.

If you do not complete the page in this time then you

will randomly be allocated your options.

1st Choice:

2nd Choice:

3rd Choice: