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HEWETT ACADEMY SEPTEMBER -OCTOBER PROGRAMME
2026
At Hewett Academy, learning extends far beyond the classroom. Our enrichment programme offers students the opportunity to discover new interests, develop talents, build friendships and gain experiences that help them grow into confident, well-rounded young people. Whether through sport, the arts, culture, leadership, community projects, academic societies or creative clubs, there is something for every student to enjoy. Enrichment is not simply an extra. It is an important part of a student's education. Taking part in enrichment activities helps young people develop the qualities that enable them to thrive both in school and beyond. Students learn how to work as part of a team, communicate effectively, show resilience when faced with challenges, solve problems creatively and develop the confidence to step outside their comfort zone. Through regular participation, students have opportunities to: Build confidence and self-esteem Develop leadership skills Discover new talents and interests Form positive friendships across year groups Improve teamwork and communication Increase resilience and perseverance Strengthen their sense of belonging within the school community Enhance their wellbeing and personal development Whether performing on stage, competing in sport, debating ideas, learning a new language, volunteering in the community, exploring creativity or developing specialist knowledge, every activity offers valuable opportunities for personal growth. Research consistently shows that students who engage in extracurricular activities report higher levels of school engagement, improved wellbeing and stronger feelings of connection to their school community. The experiences gained through enrichment help young people develop the character, independence and confidence needed for future education, employment and life beyond school. Academic achievement remains important, but employers, universities and colleges are increasingly looking for individuals who can demonstrate initiative, collaboration, leadership and commitment alongside strong qualifications. Enrichment provides students with meaningful opportunities to develop these attributes and create experiences that set them apart. As LeBron James said: "The best teacher in life is experience." At Hewett Academy, we believe every student should have the opportunity to experience something new, discover what they are passionate about, and become the very best version of themselves. Join a club. Try something different. Develop new skills. Make new friends. Create lasting memories. Get involved.
PERIPETETIC MUSIC
LESSONS
Inspiration Trust are proud to offer a range of personalised music tuition through peripatetic lessons with visiting specialist musicians. Learning a musical instrument is proven to be highly beneficial in a number of transferable ways valued by employers, in addition to the positive impact that this has on mental health: Improving and enhancing the
Problem Solving
brains capacity for processing
Creativity
and memory
Patience
Fine motor skills and dexterity
Communication
Time management
Collaboration
Perseverance
Improvisation
We currently offer the following instruments and music lessons: Singing
Guitar
Woodwind
Cello
Ukelele
Keyboard
Violin
Brass
Piano
Viola
Drums
APPLY ONLINE AT INSPIRATIONTRUST.ORG/MUSIC-LESSONS
MONDAY ENRICHMENT
BEFORE SCHOOL 8AM-8:30AM
“When I was a teenager, I began to settle into school
BREAKFAST CLUB
A4
HOMEWORK SUPPORT
A6
LRA ALE
because I'd discovered the extracurricular
activities
that interested me: music and theatre.”
LUNCH CLUB ASTRONOMY CLUB
A4
YFS
DRAWING CLUB
A11
RHI
Morgan Freeman -Award Winning Actor
AFTER SCHOOL CLUB ZINE CLUB
LIBRARY
EBR
NETBALL (ALL YEARS)
GYM KLA/AJO
RUGBY TRAINING (ALL YEARS)
GYM
JWG
LIBRARY
FKE
DEPT
ENG
HOMEWORK SUPPORT GCSE ENGLISH REVISION
"Success doesn't just show up. If you aren't practicing success today, you won't wake up in 20 years and be successful." – Michelle Obama
TUESDAY ENRICHMENT
“Parents, first and foremost, it
is
to...understand
important and
recognise the activities your
BEFORE SCHOOL 8AM-8:30AM BREAKFAST CLUB
A4
LRA
HOMEWORK SUPPORT
A6
CCA
A18
YFS
child is naturally gravitating
LUNCH CLUB
towards. It’s important also to ensure that your child likes what he or she is doing. I believe in exposing children to as many hobbies & extracurricular activities as possible.”
Viswanathan Anand
LEARN CHINESE
AFTER SCHOOL CLUB GCSE ART SUPPORT
A11
RHI
RUNNING/ FITNESS CLUB
GYM
RHU
RUGBY FIXTURES (YEAR 7)
GYM
JWG
FOOTBALL (ALL YEARS)
GYM
RAN
A18
NTO
DRAMA
SJA
A4
SRB
- Chess Grandmaster
CHRISTIAN UNION BOLLYWOOD DANCING TEA AND TECH
"Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself." – John Dewey
WEDNESDAY ENRICHMENT
BEFORE SCHOOL 8AM-8:30AM BREAKFAST CLUB
A4
LRA
HOMEWORK SUPPORT
A6
JNU
LUNCH CLUB GCSE GRAPHICS/PHOTO SUPPORT
A6
ALE
“High
School
is
about
finding
who
you
are,
because YAB FOCUS GROUP CHESS CLUB LEARN JAPANESE
C4 LIBRARY B26
STA ASI YFS
AFTER SCHOOL CLUB DUKE OF EDINBURGH
A15
SGO
MATILDA REHERSALS
DRAMA
JHA/ ASI/FKE
MULTISPORTS
GYM
EAH
GCSE MATHS REVISION
DEPT
MATHS
FOOTBALL (ALL YEARS)
GYM
DSE
RUGBY FIXTURES
GYM
JWG
TEA AND TECH
A4
SRB
that’s
more
important that trying to be someone else.” Nick Jonas -Singer, Songwriter & Actor
THURSDAY ENRICHMENT “People tend to think that happiness is a stroke of luck, something that will descend like fine weather if you’re fortunate. But
BEFORE SCHOOL 8AM-8:30AM BREAKFAST CLUB
A4
LRA
HOMEWORK SUPPORT
A6
RHI
LIBRARY
EBR
THE LISTENING LUNCH
A6
JNU
MANGA DRAWING
A5
YFS
happiness is the result of personal effort. You fight
LUNCH CLUB
for it, strive for it, insist upon it, and sometimes even travel around the world looking for it. You have
to
participate
relentlessly.”
THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY
Elizabeth Gilbert
AFTER SCHOOL CLUB
- Author and Journalist
GCSE SCIENCE REVISION
SCI
YFS
TEA AND TECH
A4
SRB
BASKETBALL (ALL YEARS)
GYM
ETA
BADMINTON (ALL YEARS)
GYM
RAN
HALL RD
EKE
BOXING
FRIDAY
ENRICHMENT BEFORE SCHOOL 8AM-8:30AM BREAKFAST CLUB
A4
HOMEWORK SUPPORT
A6
LRA
LUNCH CLUB ASTROPI ROBOTICS
A5
YFS
FILM CLUB
A6
JME
AFTER SCHOOL CLUB MATILDA REHERSALS HAIR AND BEAUTY
Jennifer James - Actor and Producer
DRAMA JHA/FKE A18
“Success is every minute you live. It’s the process of living. It’s stopping for the moments of beauty, of pleasure; the moments of peace. Success is not a destination that you ever reach. Success is the quality of the journey.”
SPR
"Commitment is a big part of what I am and what I believe." - LeBron James
All students have been provided with an Enrichment Passport which fits into their blazer pocket. Students must hand this to their teacher/ session leader to collect their signature. 10 X signatures = House points + additional prizes and postcards for 1, 5, 10, 25 and 50 cards.
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