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Enrichment KS3
KS3 Enrichment Curriculum Intent
The enrichment curriculum provides a broad and balanced selection of topics which can further develop students’ awareness of themselves and the world around them – life skills for both now and for the future post 16.
Creative Arts Year 7
The aim of Creative arts is:
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To enable students to further their appreciation and enjoyment of art and design.
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To allow students to explore and engage with a range of different art media and disciplines outside of the art curriculum.
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To provide students with the fundamental skills, knowledge and understanding to use their creativity as a means of self-expression.
Topic | |
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Autumn 1 | Photography |
Autumn 2 | Character Design |
Spring 1 | Character Design |
Spring 2 | Print Making |
Summer 1 | Felt Making |
Summer 2 | Model Making |
Music Year 8 & 9
The aim of Music Enrichment is to
- Introduce and enjoy a range of musical instruments
- Consolidate knowledge and learn new terms e.g. piano/ forte.
- Learn about the origin of djembe drumming and basic techniques
- Investigate body percussion; Discover the origins of HAKA
- Learn about call and response
- Discover the origin of RAP and modern day applications - Hamilton the musical.
- Discover the origins of Samba - Use simple instruments to produce samba rhythms
Topic | |
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Half term 1 | African Drumming - Djembe |
Half term 2 | The Voice an Body Percussion |
Half term 3 | Samba |
Media Year 8 & 9
The aim of media is:
- To provide a platform to create 4 different media projects over the half year
- To design film posters; Designing Sway (Microsoft) websites; Design and Gaming
Topic | |
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Half Term 1 | Creating a Poster |
Half Term 2 | Stop Motion Animation |
Half Term 3 | Photography |
PE Year 8 & 9
The aim of PE enrichment is:
- To allow student to access physical education and physical activity in a recreational and enjoyable way
- To develop social skills such as teamwork and a supportive mind-set using team sports and adapted activities.
Activities include multi skills, boccia, football and seated volleyball amongst other activities as and when deemed necessary.
Topic | |
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Half Term 1 | Sportsmanship |
Half Term 2 | Refereeing, Umpiring & Competition |
Half Term 3 | Leading & Coaching |
Promoting a healthy lifestyle by providing opportunities to engage in enjoyable sporting activities
Drama Year 8 & 9
The Aim of Drama Enrichment is:
To investigate the genre and asked what distinctive features/ characters plot lines etc. it may have.
- To allow students to individually develop their own characters to fit the genre
- To work as a group and to have planned a storyboard
- To act out a short dramatisation.
- To focus on the skills of team work and cooperation & self and peer evaluation
- To appreciate what makes for a successful character improvisation.
Students are encouraged to reflect on their use of facial expressions and body language, dialogue and use of props.
Topic | |
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Half Term 1 | Superheroes |
Half Term 2 | Soaps |
Half Term 3 | Murder Mystery |
Money Skills Year 8 & 9
The aims of this subject are:
- To know/recognise coins and notes of different values.
- To know where money comes from.
- To know how to add up coins.â¯
- To know how get change from coins (to know how much is spent and how much is left)
- To know how to use coins to pay for shopping.â¯â¯
- To know how to make simple choices about money.
- To know what choices can be made with pocket money.
Topic | |
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Half-Term 1 | Managing Money |
Half-Term 2 | Making Choices on Spending and Saving |
Half-Term 3 | Keeping Money Safe |