EnAct Programme Booklet - Spring 2023

The EnAct Programme

Introduction

The introduction of the EnAct Programme is an important part of the evolution of education at Westonbirt. Our philosophy has always been that we deliver a broad, holistic education, where activities beyond the classroom are just as important as academic lessons.

This programme brings Saturdays into line with our Co-Curricular programme during the week, offering opportunities for enrichment, adventure and challenge to all our pupils.

As you look through the following pages, I would encourage every pupil to engage with a variety of different activities throughout the year, selecting from each of the different categories we have defined.The programme is designed to encourage a breadth of experience, to engage with our community and to be fully prepared for the challenges of the modern world.

Simon Balderson Deputy Head (Academic)

Introduction

Activities

The programme offers a number of optional activities on Saturday mornings, based around the following five categories:

Service, Leadership and Community Academic Endeavour

Culture and Creativity Enterprise and Engineering Challenge andAdventure

Parents can book pupils into any of these activities online, via the school portal.

Timings of the Day

Registration on Saturdays takes place at 8.45am. The day then runs from 9am to 12pm, with a break from 10.15am to 10.45am.

Any exceptions to this, for example, for an external activity or trip, will be made clear to parents.

Clashes and Sports Fixtures

Throughout the year, there may be clashes with some of these activities and sports fixtures, which are increasingly taking place on Saturday mornings. Representing the school at a fixture should always take priority over other activities.The programme is designed to offer activities over a number of weeks, giving pupils the greatest possible opportunity to take part, alongside sporting or other commitments.

Academic Endeavour

Year 11 & 13 Mock Exams

Compulsory for those pupils who have a timetabled exam.

KS3 Maths Support

Bring along your queries, topics you find challenging, or even just complete your prep with staff on hand to help you.

KS4 English Extension

Achance for pupils inYears 10 & 11 to extend their understanding of the subject. This session is highly recommended for pupils needing to work on their coursework.

Supervised Prep

An opportunity to complete prep, for pupils who have a fixture later in the day.

Culture and Creativity

Dance Workshop

Develop your dance skills, in a workshop run by the Dance and Drama department. Open to all year groups fromYears 7 to 11.

Table-top Club

Play table-top adventure games such as Dungeons and Dragons in this pupil-led activity.

Enterprise and Engineering

KS4Young Enterprise

Asession for those pupils inYears 10 & 11 to continue to develop theirYound Enterprise business model.

Challenge andAdventure

Sports Fixtures

Please check SOCS for the most up-to-date list of sports fixtures: https://sports.westonbirt.org/

Golf

Use of the Golf Course - for those pupils who are able to complete a round.

Academic Endeavour

Year 11 & 13 Mock Exams

Compulsory for those pupils who have a timetabled exam.

KS4 Science Support

Bring along your queries, topics you find challenging, or even just complete your prep with staff on hand to help you.

KS3 English Extension

Achance for pupils inYears 7 to 9 to extend their understanding of the subject.

Supervised Prep

An opportunity to complete prep, for pupils who have a fixture later in the day.

Culture and Creativity

Product Design Workshop

Develop your skills, in a workshop run by the Product Design department. Open to all year groups fromYears 7 to 11.

Table-top Club

Play table-top adventure games such as Dungeons and Dragons in this pupil-led activity.

Enterprise and Engineering

21st Century Digital Skills

Explore some of the technologies which are already beginning to shape the future of jobs, skills and society.This week’s focus is Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and NFTs - key building blocks of what is known as Web3.

Challenge andAdventure Sports Fixtures

Please check SOCS for the most up-to-date list of sports fixtures: https://sports.westonbirt.org/

Golf

Use of the Golf Course - for those pupils who are able to complete a round.

Academic Endeavour

KS4 Maths Extension

Go beyond the curriculum and explore the subject in greater depth, in a session run by the Maths department.

KS3 Science Support

Bring along your queries, topics you find challenging, or even just complete your prep with staff on hand to help you.

Supervised Prep

An opportunity to complete prep, for pupils who have a fixture later in the day.

Culture and Creativity

History ofArt

Delve into the history of art and architecture, from ancient times to the modern age.

Table-top Club

Play table-top adventure games such as Dungeons and Dragons in this pupil-led activity.

Enterprise and Engineering

21st Century Digital Skills

Explore some of the technologies which are already beginning to shape the future of jobs, skills and society.This week’s focus is Virtual Reality,Augmented Reality & the Metaverse

Challenge andAdventure

Sports Fixtures

Please check SOCS for the most up-to-date list of sports fixtures: https://sports.westonbirt.org/

Golf

Use of the Golf Course - for those pupils who are able to complete a round.

EXEAT

Academic Endeavour

KS4 English Support

Bring along your queries, topics you find challenging, or even just complete your prep with staff on hand to help you.

KS3 Maths Extension

Go beyond the curriculum and explore the subject in greater depth, in a session run by the Maths department.

Latin Enrichment

Afun extension activity for pupils in all year groups, run by the Latin & Classics department.

Supervised Prep

An opportunity to complete prep, for pupils who have a fixture later in the day.

Culture and Creativity

Art Workshop

Develop your dance skills, in a workshop run by theArt department. Open to all year groups fromYears 7 to 11.

Table-top Club

Play table-top adventure games such as Dungeons and Dragons in this pupil-led activity.

Enterprise and Engineering

21st Century Digital Skills

Explore some of the technologies which are already beginning to shape the future of jobs, skills and society.This week’s focus is Social Media, Privacy and Security

Challenge andAdventure

Sports Fixtures

Please check SOCS for the most up-to-date list of sports fixtures: https://sports.westonbirt.org/

Golf

Use of the Golf Course - for those pupils who are able to complete a round.

Service, Leadership & Community

Confirmation Service

Aservice for pupils who have been preparing for confirmation, taking place in the Chapel.

Academic Endeavour

KS3 English Support

Bring along your queries, topics you find challenging, or even just complete your prep with staff on hand to help you.

KS4 Science Extension

Go beyond the curriculum and explore the subject in greater depth, in a session run by the Science department.

Supervised Prep

An opportunity to complete prep, for pupils who have a fixture later in the day.

Culture and Creativity

Table-top Club

Play table-top adventure games such as Dungeons and Dragons in this pupil-led activity.

Enterprise and Engineering

21st Century Digital Skills

Explore some of the technologies which are already beginning to shape the future of jobs, skills and society.This week’s focus is the INternet of Things, Biometrics and AI

Challenge andAdventure

Sports Fixtures

Please check SOCS for the most up-to-date list of sports fixtures: https://sports.westonbirt.org/

Golf

Use of the Golf Course - for those pupils who are able to complete a round.

Half Term

Academic Endeavour

KS3 Science Extension

Go beyond the curriculum and explore the subject in greater depth, in a session run by the science department.

KS4 Maths Support

Bring along your queries, topics you find challenging, or even just complete your prep with staff on hand to help you.

Supervised Prep

An opportunity to complete prep, for pupils who have a fixture later in the day.

Culture and Creativity

Summer Production Rehearsal

Arehearsal for this year’s summer production.

Table-top Club

Play table-top adventure games such as Dungeons and Dragons in this pupil-led activity.

Enterprise and Engineering

KS4Young Enterprise

Amorning for theYear 10 & 11Young Enterprise team to focus on building their business and brand.

Challenge andAdventure

Sports Fixtures

Please check SOCS for the most up-to-date list of sports fixtures: https://sports.westonbirt.org/

Golf

Use of the Golf Course - for those pupils who are able to complete a round.

Including Bronze DofE Practice Expedition

Open Morning

All pupils are required to be in school, in uniform, to act as guides or to represent various departments.