King's Chester is the one of the top independent, private day schools for boys and girls. It has Junior (preparatory), Senior and Sixth Form sections and takes pupils from Cheshire, Shropshire, the Wirral and North Wales. It consistently achieves somes of the best academic results in the area; offers academic bursaries; and is well known for its sports, rowing and music.
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Enrichment Programme

The King's School, Chester - Enrichment Programme

Introduction

The King's enrichment programme was established in September 2011 following a major curriculum review.

The programme offers pupils the opportunity to study subjects which are beyond the confines of normal examination curriculum.

The objective of enrichment is to:

  • Widen pupils’ intellectual experiences
  • Improve independent learning skills
  • "Light a fire" within pupils
  • Offer them the opportunity to study a variety of options of their choice in something they would not have had a chance to study otherwise.
The King's School, Chester - Enrichment Programme

The Programme for 2013/14

The programme is split into four sections:

  • Academic
  • Creative
  • Skill
  • Community

There are over 40 options on offer to pupils . In the early years some are compulsory and more choice is added to pupils further up the school.



The enrichment option choices for each Year Group can be read in the booklets below:

  Shells Enrichment Brochure Thirds Enrichment Brochure Fourth Form Enrichment Brochure Fourth Form Enrichment Brochure Sixth Form Enrichment Brochure
  Shells Thirds Fourth Year Fifth Year Sixth Form


The King's School, Chester - Enrichment Programme

Pupils must select a balanced portfolio of academic, creative, skill and community. During the years from Shells (year 7) to Upper Sixth Form, pupils will achieve:

  • 14 Academic points
  • 4 Skill points
  • 4 Creative points
  • 4 Community points
  • 6 Free options points

Points are awarded as follows

  • 1 hour termly option = 1 point
  • 2 hour termly option = 2 points

On completion of 32 points, pupils will receive "The King's School, Enrichment Qualification"

Enrichment Options offered for 2012/13 include

The King's School, Chester - Enrichment Programme

Academic:
 Languages: Mandarin Chinese, Russian, Italian, Greek
Sciences: Electronics, Astronomy, Drugs & Medicines, Chemistry Club, Engineering, Computer Science, Organic Chemistry, CADCAM, Geology
Other Academic: Current Affairs Magazine, History of Art, Psychology, Reason & Argument, University Extension, Cipher & Logical Problems

Skills:
First Aid, Sports Leadership, Success in School, Money Matters, Biodiversity, Count in Action, Cultural Cuisine, Radio Blog, Theatre Tech; Codes, Stocks & Shares, World at Work, Swimming Teachers Award, Young Enterprise, Life-Saving Award

Creative:
Animation, Drama, Digital Photography, Fashion and Textiles, Creative Writing, Film Critique, iOS Band, Jewellery Making

Community Action:
Riding for the Disabled, Charity Shops, City Centre Project, Save the Family , Residential Homes, Pupils' own Community Project

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