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:

To enable students to further their appreciation and enjoyment of art and design.
To allow students to explore and engage with a range of different art media and disciplines outside of the art curriculum.
To provide students with the fundamental skills, knowledge and understanding to use their creativity as a means of self-expression.

	Topic
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
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
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
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
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.