Extended Learning Opportunities
Brilliant Tutoring Programme
We currently have 36 students in Year 10 working with university tutors and PHD students through the Brilliant Tutoring Programme with the aim of accessing the highest GCSE grades. Focusing on specially selected topics in English, Chemistry and Biology, students attend after school sessions in small groups to receive tutoring, supporting them to achieve top marks in these topics. This is aimed at our students with a target of a 6+ at GCSE and is primarily aimed at our disadvantaged students.
Student leadership
Student Leadership roles are vital in supporting an ethos of strong community and innovation. There is wide range of opportunities for students to contribute to the development of the school and the wider community.
Students are encouraged to contribute formally and informally in a number of ways and through a variety of democratic structures. All student leadership opportunities are advertised via the student bulletin and social media. Students are able to apply for certain positions of responsibility at various stages in their school career.
Year 7: Form Representative & School Council opportunities
Year 8: Form Representative, School Council opportunities & Student Receptionist
Year 9: Form Representative & School Council opportunities
Year 10: Form Representative, School Council opportunities and Peer Mentors
Year 11: Form Representative, School Council opportunities & Senior Students
Senior students
Students in Year 10 are invited to submit an application to become a Senior Student. Following successful short-listing students will be interviewed by the Head of Year and Assistant Headteacher.
Once recruited, Senior Students take a lead role in key school events demonstrating that they can communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and be ambassadors for the school. Our aim is to give Senior Students the opportunity to develop key employability skills such as leadership, resilience and problem-solving, to support them with future applications and skills for college, university, apprenticeship and jobs.
Duke of Edinburgh Award Programme
Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme is a nationally recognised scheme which encourages young adults to complete challenges, learn new skills, overcome obstacles and build confidence and resilience. All students in year 9 and 10 have the opportunity to apply for the Duke of Edinburgh scheme.
There are three levels of the award to achieve starting with Bronze and progressing to Silver and Gold. Each level has varying challenges and length of time to complete.
School Council
The School Council is the voice of the student body. Each form group has 2 representatives who are elected democratically. Representatives from each Form meet every term with their Head of Year and agree an agenda to discuss at the whole School Council meeting. Student representatives take the lead on deciding which topics are to be discussed and addressed and feedback to the Headteacher.
Ambassador roles within the council include:
- Eco Ambassador
- LGBTQ+ Ambassador
- Anti-Bullying Ambassador
- Safeguarding & Wellbeing Ambassador
- Faith, Belief and Culture Ambassador
- Additional Needs Ambassador
Ambassador roles are open to all year groups.
Breakfast Club
The Royds Hall breakfast Club opens at 7:30am Monday to Friday during term time and is a free service. High expectations of behaviour and normal school rules will apply during Breakfast Club.
All students attending the breakfast club will be offered a free bagel or bowl of cereal to start the day. Mellor’s, our catering team, will also offer waffles, drinks and toast, these are chargeable at the normal rate, paid for via the normal parent pay system. The free bagel /cereal offer is part funded by the National Breakfast Programme and will be available until Easter 2022 in the first instance.
Students have the opportunity to talk with friends, play board games or relax before the start of the school day.
Extra-Curricular Opportunities
An extensive amount of extra-curricular opportunities are available to students at break, lunchtime and after school. Please see table below.
Students are also given the opportunity, should they wish, to start their own club. With the help of our Extended Learning Coordinator, students complete a robust proposal form and receive on-going support with the running of their clubs.
Week A | Week B | |||||
Monday | Monday | |||||
Quiz Club | Wellbeing | Lunchtime | Quiz Club | Wellbeing | Lunchtime | |
Table Tennis | PE | Lunchtime | Table Tennis | PE | Lunchtime | |
Girls Football 7,9,10 only | PE | Lunchtime | Girls Football 7,9,10 only | PE | Lunchtime | |
Year 7 and 8 netball | PE | Afterschool | Year 7 and 8 netball | PE | Afterschool | |
Dance club (Performance) | PE | Afterschool | Dance club (Performance) | PE | Afterschool | |
All Years football training | PE | Afterschool | All Years football training | PE | Afterschool | |
Y8 Boys Football | PE | Afterschool | Y8 Boys Football | PE | Afterschool | |
ILC Homework & Reading | ILC | Afterschool | ILC Homework & Reading | ILC | Afterschool | |
Y10 Art Catch up | Room 12 | Afterschool | Y10 Art Catch up | Room 12 | Afterschool | |
Craft Club | Wellbeing | Afterschool | Craft Club | Wellbeing | Afterschool | |
Tuesday | Tuesday | |||||
ILC Boad Games Club | ILC | Afterschool | ILC Boad Games Club | ILC | Afterschool | |
ILC Homework & Reading | ILC | Afterschool | ILC Homework & Reading | ILC | Afterschool | |
Year 7 & 8 Rugby | PE | Afterschool | Year 7 & 8 Rugby | PE | Afterschool | |
Wednesday | Wednesday | |||||
Badminton | PE | Lunchtime | Badminton | PE | Lunchtime | |
Fitness suite | PE | Lunchtime | Fitness suite | PE | Lunchtime | |
Y7 Maths Club | Maths | Lunchtime | Table Tennis 7,9,10 only | PE | Lunchtime | |
Table Tennis 7,9,10 only | PE | Lunchtime | Netball Practice All years | PE | Afterschool | |
Netball Practice All years | PE | Afterschool | Art Club | Room 12 | Afterschool | |
Art Club | Room 12 | Afterschool | ILC Homework & Reading | ILC | Afterschool | |
Drama Club | Drama Room | Afterschool | Drama Club | Drama Room | Afterschool | |
ILC Homework & Reading | ILC | Afterschool | Thursday | |||
Thursday | Thoughtful Thursday Club | Wellbeing | Lunchtime | |||
Thoughtful Thursday Club | Wellbeing | Lunchtime | LGBTQ+ Club | Room 7 | Lunchtime | |
Table Tennis 7,9,10 only | PE | Lunchtime | Table Tennis 7,9,10 only | PE | Lunchtime | |
Football 8 and 10 only | PE | Lunchtime | Football 8 and 10 only | PE | Lunchtime | |
Running Club | PE | Afterschool | Running Club | PE | Afterschool | |
ILC Homework & Reading | ILC | Afterschool | ILC Homework & Reading | ILC | Afterschool | |
Friday | Friday | |||||
LGBT Club | Friday | Lunchtime | ILC Homework & Reading | ILC | Afterschool | |
Girls Fitness | Friday | Lunchtime | ||||
Dodgeball/Basketball All years | Friday | Lunchtime | ||||
ILC Homework & Reading | ILC | Afterschool |