Enrichment

We aim to provide our students with the opportunities to help students to learn about themselves and develop and use their skills and knowledge in different contexts during after school enrichment. We have a purpose of positive and engaging activities that allow students to participate and improve both their mental and physical wellbeing.

It is important that students make the right choices for their future. Our school values ’the principles of PRIDE’ are introduced to students on arrival at Kings. These key values are aimed to help with personal development, employability, and lifelong learning. The Friday extended tutor programme include career education and activities that enhance key skills. Throughout the year assemblies are delivered by visiting speakers from various businesses and organisations.

Our school Alumni is strong; past students regularly return to share their skills and experience. Business Studies encourages courageous advocacy and entrepreneurship through ‘Big Pitch’ and partnership with the local Rotary club and retail events. Students are invited to careers events, including the annual career fair, throughout the academic year. Students undertake a week of work experience in Year 10 and Year 12 and are extensively supported in their work experience and career choices by their tutor and the Employability Co-ordinator, Mrs Devlin. Futures interviews are scheduled in Year 11 and again in Year 12 with members of our extended Kings’ community, helping students prepare for their next steps, whether that be in further education or employment.

Kings’ annually holds a Charity Week and is a common highlight of the school year, organised and run by our student senior team. Thousands of pounds are raised every year for three key charities selected by students: a local, national, and international charity. Education and awareness of these charities is delivered by the student senior team and House Captains via House assemblies and themed weeks throughout the year. Through extensive planning and courageous advocacy our senior students organise a theme for the week and a comprehensive week of fun events; scheduled during break and lunchtimes for all students and staff to actively participate in.

Each House also links annually to a charity of their choice and various house fundraising events are promoted by students and staff through themed weeks and themed days to raise awareness for our students such as Anti – Bullying week and World Mental Health Awareness Day.

Focus days are scheduled for each term and complement the curriculum.

Focus days allow staff and students to dedicate time to wider education beyond studying exam courses, a drive to develop students’ employability skills, the introduction of additional welfare support (PSHE), the development of the school’s values and House System and the successful implementation of new vocational courses.

Here at Kings the spiritual, mental, and emotional wellbeing of all students and staff is considered very important, and sport being linked to obtaining and maintaining a positive mindset is encouraged. In addition to the timetabled Physical Education curriculum, we offer an extensive extracurricular programme of physical activities for our students throughout the different terms, and a discounted Gym Membership is offered for students and staff at The King Leisure centre.

Kings offers an extensive programme of trips and visits throughout the school year. These are predominately run by Faculty and Subject areas. Trips have an educational focus but also provide spiritual, moral, social, cultural, and emotional development for our students. We also have visiting speakers and visiting faith communities. Our school has a link with the Watoto church and children’s choir who are hosted by the school and Church community.

Various wellbeing events and initiatives are actively underway at Kings for both students and staff. Our Student Welfare Team, who are in the Student Welfare Inclusion Unit, regularly meet with students who need additional emotional support and liaise with our Heads of House and, if necessary, external agencies of support. Sixth form Peer listeners are also available and have been actively seen around school in their blue t-shirts. Our Rising Stars Programme is also a great success with Sixth Form students attending, supporting and being a regular presence in our lower school lessons. Our extended tutor time every Friday also provides opportunity to address important welfare issues and pastoral support.