Academic Extension Programme

Here at Heathcote we offer a wide range of opportunities that enrich and extend our children’s academic talents.

Some of the clubs and activities that we offer are:

Quiz Club – Maths and Science
LAMDA Drama & Speaking examinations
ISA competitions for performing arts, music and creative arts
ABRSM music examinations

Pupils apply for Form 6 roles through writing application letters and an interview process.

Pupils participate in annual whole school productions with soloists and musical performances.

KS2 pupils attend the O2 to participate in the Young Voices Choir.

Whatever your child’s preferred learning style we have academic enrichment activities to extend them.

Verbal / linguistic: school library; vocabulary and literacy challenges; lead roles in school productions; drama club; creative writing club; story writing competitions – school, regional, national; writing for the school newsletter/website

Spatial / visual: specialist Art club; regional and national competitions; ISA Art competition

Logical / mathematical: problem-solving activities; Maths investigations; Puzzle Solving and Challenge Week; Science Week; Science Club; Quiz Club; Chess Club

Music / rhythmical: solos in concerts and plays (singing, acting and instrumental); recorder lessons; choir; LAMDA examinations; one-to-one music instrument tuition; ABRSM music examinations

Bodily / kinaesthetic: cricket, netball, gymnastics, football, tennis tae-kwondo co-curricular clubs; cross country; athletics; Sports Day; swimming galas; sport holiday camps at Heathcote

Spiritual: circle times and assemblies; Harvest Festival, Christmas Carol Concert; visiting speakers.

Leadership: Prefect opportunities in Year 6; Class leaders; Eco reps; librarians; fundraising; assemblies; Reading Buddies System; school council

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