There are occasions each academic year for every year group, when we ‘collapse’ the usual timetable.
These days are designed to provide students with a deeper understanding of subject disciplines, to promote new skills, broaden and enrich their experience often providing guidance for future pathways.
Ambition and breadth; developing the knowledge and characteristics to be able to access, succeed and thrive at the highest levels
The collapsed curriculum days encourage different types of interaction between students, helping to develop and build upon students’ communication and oracy skills, they develop team work and confidence outside of the classroom.
In the 6th from students have one collapsed curriculum day each year and take part in fortnightly enrichment sessions designed to enhance confidence, skills and determination in new situations.
| Year Group | Collapsed Curriculum Day | When (subject to change) |
| 7 | Creativity and Critical Thinking: Unlocking the iPad. | Term 1 |
| Theatre Trip: A West End musical | Term 1 | |
| STEM Challenges | Term 6 | |
| 8 | The power of a modern foreign language: Exploring language use and relevance across the curriculum | Term 2 |
| Warner bros. Harry Potter Trip: Exploring the range of careers to be found in the creative arts industry. | Term 3 | |
| Year 8 Camp: A residential experience to take students out of their comfort zone and strengthen relationships | Term 6 | |
| 9 | Employability Skills: Understanding and developing the skills that make the difference in the workplace | Term 4 |
| Sponsored Walk: A physical fundraising year group challenge | Term 6 | |
| 10 | Theatre Performance of a Play: Visit to a touring production | Term 2 |
| Big Futures Trip and Careers: What different career choices do I have and how do I get there? | Term 5 | |
| 6th Form and FE Taster Experience: Exploring post 16 options and choices | Term 6 | |
| 11 | University and Post 16 Provider Visits: What are my future options in education? | Term 1 |
| 6th Form and FE Taster Days: Planning next steps post 16 | Term 6 | |
| 12 | Next Steps and UCAS Convention: progression advice and support | Term 4 |
| 13 | Employability Interview Day: Preparing to present yourself for interview in any setting, utilising the expertise of community leaders and business people | Term1 |