SUPER- CURR ICULAR
A Little Extra WI TH MORE ACT I V I T I ES OUTS IDE THE TRADI T IONAL CURR ICULUM THAN EVER BEFORE , SCHOOLS ARE HELP ING PUP I LS IGNI TE NEW- FOUND PASS IONS
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f your mental images of school life revolve around static classroom scenes, it may be time for a reboot. Because while there’s plenty of traditional learning going on in our area’s schools, it’s coupled with a richness of mind-expanding, eye-opening opportunities. These don’t just add knowledge (pretty much a given), but also offer new ways of thinking, and are capable of shaping pupils’ lives in the future. The heart of school life remains, of course, the curriculum – broadly speaking, everything that features on the timetable, with a particular emphasis on core academic subjects. But that’s just the start of the learning experience. There are also co- or extra-curricular activities that cover everything from after- school clubs and drama productions to debating competitions, sports fixtures and community service. It’s these aspects of education that can forge the most enduring memories. Ask adults what made the biggest impression on them at school, and they’re likely to recall the triumphs and tribulations of sport or drama ahead of academic success. These really matter, because in addition to being enjoyable and challenging, they also
FROM ROBOTICS TO ARCHERY, CLIMBING TO ORNITHOLOGY, STREET DANCE TO BUILDING ELECTRIC GO-KARTS
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