New Programme
With the revamped Enrichment Programme, we have aimed to offer a broad curriculum and a well-rounded education. Our pupils have had opportunities to develop their knowledge in STEM, Psychology, Creative Arts, and Business, to name a few. We strive to ensure pupils have equal opportunities to experience new topics and subjects.
From September, Upper and Middle School pupils will experience a bespoke carousel of opportunities designed for their year group. This Enrichment carousel will focus on developing all pupils’ independence, resilience, confidence, and leadership qualities.
- Pupils in Middle School will participate in a skill-based Enrichment carousel, which will teach them new skills and spark future passions that will stay with them throughout their school careers.
- Pupils in Year 10 will participate in a career-based Enrichment carousel to introduce pupils to potential college courses and career interests.
- Pupils in Year 11 will participate in a job skills-based Enrichment carousel to prepare pupils to succeed in the early stages of their future jobs.
Pupils will receive their Enrichment timetables upon their return in September as they look to participate in each option for a half term. Pupils will move around the carousel within their form groups.
Pupils in EYFS and Lower School will continue with their carousel approach, offering pupils the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding in crucial subject areas while being introduced to new staff members making the transition process to a new classroom at the beginning of a school year, easier and more enjoyable for all.
Duke of Edinburgh
We are excited to offer the opportunity to complete the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award to our year nine pupils. They will spend the next six months learning new skills, volunteering to help those in the wider community and participating in regular physical activity.
Tower College has teamed up with Mountain Water Expedition to prepare our pupils for their Bronze Award. Pupils will complete navigation and survival training linked to basic first aid, basic cooking techniques, and instructions on setting up suitable shelters.
To finish the award, pupils will go away to Wales and complete an expedition designed to develop their independence, resilience, and ability to work in a team while making memories with their peers that will last a lifetime. We have 12 Year 9 pupils ready to embark on this adventure together, and we are excited to see what they will achieve by the end of the award.
Transition Week
Moving into new classrooms, meeting new teachers, and even moving schools can cause some pupils to be nervous about the idea of change. We offer opportunities for pupils to experience a day in their new environment to help settle any nerves before the summer.
On Monday, 3rd July, Tower Tots, EYFS and Lower School pupils will move to their new classroom to meet their new teacher and experience a day of their new routines. In previous years, this day has massively helped pupils feel comfortable returning to Tower College in September as they are all prepared for their new environments.
During the week of Monday, 3rd July to Friday, 7th July, pupils in Year 6 will experience a new timetable designed to showcase new subjects, make memories and create new bonds. Pupils joining Tower College in September to become part of our Year 7 cohort are invited to come for a Transition Week. This week allows all pupils to meet each other, create bonds that will continue throughout their Tower College lives, and meet their new form teachers for the rest of Year 7. This will form friendships for September and better prepare them for their bonding trip to Willersley Castle. Pupils can use this week to learn routines and ask questions for when they start in September. During Transition Week, all pupils will participate in the Upper and Middle sports day on Thursday, the 6th of July.
Our transition coordinator, Mr Southward, will be available to answer any questions throughout the week.
After-School Activities Summer Term 2023
Dear Parents
Happy Easter! Our After-School Activities for the summer term are now available to book on our school website. If you would like to book your child to one or more clubs, please complete the online booking form at the bottom of the webpage before Monday, 17th April 2023. Please note that pupils can’t attend individual sessions – only block sessions can be booked. Once the booking is confirmed, parents will be invoiced as usual.
After-School Activities — Tower College
Yours sincerely
Mr Southward
Summer Term Enrichment Programme
Dear Parents (Years 6 -9)
Our updated Enrichment Programme for Years 6 – 9 is available on the school website.
Please choose the preferred activities on the website form with your child.
https://towercollege.com/enrichment/
Yours sincerely
Mr Southward