Beyond Lessons

During a typical week there is a choice of some 30 clubs for children to participate in, either before or after school or at lunchtimes, including a seasonal range of sporting activities, music, art, science and debate. We have a very active Eco Club that regularly participate in local activities and highlight the importance of the enviroment. Other enriching activities include Sports Day, trips and visits, careers days and personal development days. Highlights of our year include the Summer and Autumn Awards when we celebrate the many achievements of Langley School students.

Children are encouraged to involve themselves fully in the school community and beyond. Students volunteer at events throughout the year including Open Evening where 300 current pupils assist in welcoming prospective parents and students. A flourishing School Council and Year Charities Committees help to raise funds for various charitable causes. Students take part in the Maths Challenge, Borough Swimming and Athletic Championships as well as summer and winter concerts and whole school and year group drama productions.

Challenging

ourselves to be

The Best That We Can Be

Langley prides itself on the high standards of behaviour and positive attitudes to learning that all members of our community exhibit. Visitors, teachers from other schools and members of our wider community regularly talk about the excellent behaviour of our students. In July 2017 OfSTED said “Pupils behave themselves extremely well in class and during social time. They are kind and considerate They are keen to learn and do so in a calm and purposeful environment Pupils are proud of their school. They are thoroughly prepared for life in modern Britain”. This does not happen by accident. All staff view themselves as leaders of pastoral care and value supporting student development, academic or personal, as a fundamental part of their rôle.

Inspirational enrichment through learning beyond the classroom

We believe that every young person should experience the world beyond the classroom as an essential part of their learning and broader personal development. There are day trips and residential visits that enrich and extend understanding of the school curriculum and there are trips and visits that add to the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of our students. Recent examples include: residential visits to Berlin, Germany for our GCSE History students to develop their understanding of the Cold War; activity trips to Manor Adventure, Brecon Beacons and PGL; field visits to Stratford and Shropshire to enhance geographical understanding; theatre visits to add depth to our studied texts; musical performances in a range of professional venues and visits to international sporting events. In Year 9 and 10, students are given the opportunity to achieve their Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award. Participants select and set objectives in each of the following areas: volunteering, physical, skills and expedition.

None of the above can be achieved in isolation. We value hugely the importance of working together and encourage regular contact and a mutual sharing of relevant information or concerns between parents or care givers and our school. Be the

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