Extra-curricular
At Samuel Whitbread, we believe that it is
vital for all students to have the opportunity
to extend their studies through Enrichment.
Some of this is in the shape of timetabled
lessons and some of it happens after school.
The EPQ is available to students with an APS of 6.7 or above. It allows students to investigate one area of
their own interest in much further depth and involves choosing a topic and carrying out research into a
defined area of study, supported in small groups by a supervisor.This is then backed up with a programme
of taught skills sessions to enable successful completion of the project.There is no exam but students
produce either a dissertation-type essay or physical product together with a shorter report and is handed
in at the end of Year 12
Over recent years, Samuel Whitbread has enjoyed
considerable success with applications to Oxford,
Cambridge and other Russell Group Universities
with students consistently being offered interviews.
This year we had successful students taking places
at Oxford, Cambridge and other Russell Group
Universities. For some of our most academically
able students, an application to Oxford, Cambridge
and other Russell Group Universities is the right
choice to help them deepen and enrich their
intellectual study.We take our responsibility to help
prepare all our students for entry to University
seriously and this includes our specific provision
for those who wish to make an application to
Oxbridge. It is worth emphasising that our provision
is inclusive, and those even remotely considering
application should take advantage of what is on
offer since it will help strengthen their application
to other, highly competitive institutions. The
outline below gives a flavour of the extent of our
provision.
MOOC’s are delivered by many universities from the UK and abroad. Students can study a MOOC in
any subject area where they have an interest. Samuel Whitbread’s Sixth Form prides itself on offering our
students opportunities to study and enrich their academic portfolio by taking part in these initiatives. A
MOOC is a fantastic opportunity to enhance current A level studies and also to provide students with
the opportunity of being taught by leading university lecturers and research professors from the UK and
around the world who can provide them with the most up to date knowledge.
In the Teachers for Tomorrow programme (T4T)
you will be working alongside a teacher to
specifically help individuals with their learning. You
would have to work with them to see where you
have free lessons available so that you can get some
regular time in with a particular class.This is a great
opportunity for anyone thinking of entering the
world of teaching, to see both the joys and the trials
of getting ideas across to younger minds!
You can carry out the Gold D of E at SWA even if you have not carried out the
previous levels, it may just take you a little longer.The expeditions take place in June/
July in Year 12. If you enrol during Year 11 and you do NCS you can use this as the
residential section of the award. For the past seven decades, the Charity has inspired
and transformed the lives of millions of young people from all walks of life. From
volunteering to physical activities, life skills to expeditions, achieving a DofE Award is a
passport to a brighter future, valued by employers and universities.
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About School
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |