ENRICHMENT VI.

We want our pupils to become positive role models, to take on positions of responsibility and to develop a range of interests. To this end, and to ‘promote the ambitions of the whole child’, we encourage pupils to explore their interests and embrace the enrichment activities (clubs) on offer. Enrichment also enables pupils to get know pupils in other year groups and widen their friendship groups.

Every afternoon of the school week Sherborne Senior School runs a rich programme of onsite and off-site enrichment clubs offered by a mix of teaching staff and external providers.

Enrichment activities on offer include various sporting opportunities, the International Award (The Duke of Edinburgh Award), photography, Film Club, debating, Model United Nations (MUN), Medical Club, horse riding, robotics and coding, sailing, volunteering at animal rescue centres, calligraphy, Eco Club, coding, Warhammer and chess.

Most pupils actively engage in our extensive after school enrichment programme, and the norm is to take part in two or more enrichment activities each week. There are also various drama productions and music concerts each year so that all pupils have the opportunity during their time in the school to be in productions and concerts.

Parents are fully informed of all enrichment opportunities, and the online sign-up system encourages parents and pupils to discuss the wide range of activities on offer.