Tor Bridge High

We encourage students to read as much as possible as many studies show the positive impact reading can have. In addition to our contemporary Guided Reading in the tutorial programme, we have put together a series of ‘bookshelves’ from many different genres. These shelves contain a wide range of fiction and non-fiction books to help guide students towards interesting reads.

This is an AS qualification that students can complete on a subject area of their choice. Students are able to write a dissertation, complete an investigation, design and make an artefact or deliver a performance. This qualification is favoured by universities as it encourages students to develop their independent research and critical thinking skills whilst getting them to complete a piece of extended writing. Students are often advised to complete a project that is linked to an area of interest such as their future degree/career choice so that they are able to show their passion for the subject/job when at interview.

This enrichment activity gives students the chance to get involved in a real engineering project. Students work with local businesses and universities to complete with other schools in the Southwest. Students will be given the brief and have the opportunity to design and make a product. They will be guided through the procedure by professionals in the industry and have to present their project to a board. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to develop their teamwork, communication and practical engineering skills.