Successful people

We are very keen for you to continue developing the skills which are so highly valued by employers and universities. To fulfill this aim we offer a range of activities and opportunities beyond the subjects you have chosen to study.

Enrichment Activities:

Ashlawn prides itself on the wide range of enrichment activities offered. We encourage students to participate in the many activities on offer. Just some of these are outlined below. Don’t forget if there is something you want to do and it’s not here then ask.

• Sixth Form Student Council: The democratically elected Sixth Form Committee is made up of 16 sixth-formers. They meet every 2 to 3 weeks to discuss all issues raised by either sixth formers or staff.

• Young Enterprise Scheme: Students are encouraged to set up their own company and run it according to normal business practices for seven months. Students thoroughly enjoy the challenge and we have recently had a team in the national finals which took place at The Savoy in London.

• Community Service: For those students who have a little more non-contact time because of the nature of their studies there is an opportunity to help teachers in lessons either at Ashlawn or at local primary schools or nurseries.

• Holocaust Education Trust: Each year two students are invited by the Holocaust Education Trust to take part in the Lessons from Auschwitz course. This is a powerful learning opportunity for the students who then share their experiences with the rest of the school.

• Educational Visits: Educational visits are an integral part of many advanced level subjects and these include residential trips. Other visits combine education and recreational travel. Recent destinations have included India and Russia.

• Reading Workshops: This is an opportunity to give something back to school by helping lower school pupils with their reading. Paired work such as this helps them to make rapid progress.

• Work Related Learning and Activities: Gain experience of work in your chosen career or in preparation for your university course.

• Additional Activities: There are opportunities to work with and support younger students. This is a valuable experience for students who are considering a career which involves working with or managing people.

• World Challenge: An opportunity for a month long expedition to a developing country including trekking and charity work.