Enrichment and Extra Curricular Activities At Alder we provide students with exciting and inspiring opportunities to enrich their learning through our extra-curricular activities and clubs, educational visits, residential trips and dedicated enrichment days. These opportunities allow students to discover and develop new interests and enhance their skills and talents. The school has a comprehensive programme of Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural education, which is embedded in curriculum subjects and supported in the delivery of assemblies. Throughout the year the school focuses on different initiatives such Anti-bullying week and LGBTQ+ Pride week. The school is regularly involved in fundraising for a variety of local and national charities.
Just some of the exciting opportunities that students at Alder can choose to take part in: Sports clubs competing in locals and regional competitions; Music lessons and vocal coaching; Art, drama and photography clubs; Residential trips within the UK and overseas such as Manor Adventure and Disneyland Paris; School Council; Bronze, Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award; Camps International Volunteering Expedition. Leading By Example Each year a student leadership team is appointed from Year 11. Their role is to inspire and to motivate their peers and support the younger year groups by modelling behaviour and conduct. The student leadership team is made up of a Head Girl, Head Boy, Deputy Head Girl and Deputy Head Boy. They are supported by a team of Senior Prefects, Prefects and Peer Mentors. In addition, Year 11 Literacy Leaders help to support the development of literacy with our younger students. 11
“Students have a strong appreciation of art, music, diversity, other cultures and faiths. They are keen to engage in working for charities. All of this contributes well to the spiritual, moral, social and cultural education of students.” (Ofsted)