Enrichment
Universities, colleges and employers are interested in ‘rounded’ students with the initiative and personal skills to face the modern world. With this in mind, we offer you a range of opportunities and enrichment activities throughout your time at West Hatch, for example:
Work Placements & Work Shadowing |
Peer Mentoring |
Year 12 students are expected to undertake a short period of work shadowing to enhance their applications to university and employers |
Opportunity through training to work with lower school pupils in resolving issues and conflicts |
Young Enterprise Scheme |
Debating Society |
The chance to run your own company |
Students are welcome to join to discover how to put forward an argument and listen to alternative viewpoints |
Sports |
National Citizen Service |
Football, Rugby and Netball trials are held for students to try. Other weekly sessions are available, with a variety of activities including use of Multigym etc |
The opportunity to undertake voluntary work with the NCS which is widely admired by Employers and Universities |
Community Service |
Maths and Literacy Mentoring |
Leading into Prefect Status, with leadership and responsibility |
Younger pupils are offered help with mathematical and reading skills – helping to build their confidence |
Trips and Visits |
Music, Art, Drama and Dance |
Including access to a wide range of outside speakers |
A whole range of opportunities, for musicians, dancers, artists, singers, actors and set builders |
The Sixth Form Student Leadership Team |
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Students are invited to serve on the Sixth Form Council, enabling them to discuss school matters, both academic and social with senior members of staff. |
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"Being part of the school productions gives you a chance to meet and work with some brilliant and amazing people who are a pleasure to work with."