Outwood Academy Newbold

As an academy we have offered the Duke of Edinburgh Award for several years now. We have a number of students who are undertaking their gold award, but you can clearly start at any stage of the award. Bronze and silver award: you must complete four sections linked to: helping in the community or the environment, becoming fitter, developing new skills, planning, training for and completing an expedition. For the gold award you must also work with a team on a residential activity. The DofE programme is open to anyone and the group includes students from our lower school too. The programme is an excellent way to set yourself new challenges, and to improve a variety of skills such as communication and resilience. It’s also something universities and employers really value as it highlights your commitment and determination.

To develop and support subject study our Post 16 provides students with a wealth of opportunities that develop your study skills, broaden your academic thinking and support your academic study.

The academy offers a variety of ways to get involved in sport either competitively, for pleasure or to keep fit and we have some excellent facilities that offer sixth form students different options.

Post 16 students can showcase their talents and get involved in a rich calendar of performance related activities which play an important role in our academy’s vibrant arts culture. We encourage students to become involved.

Are you someone who gains satisfaction from helping others? If so there are lots of ways you can engage with the community and involve yourself in charitable activities. Our students are encouraged to raise awareness of causes and organise ways to raise funds for our agreed charities. It's an excellent opportunity to make a difference in the community, whilst gaining vital experience and increasing your employability skills for the future. We have a charity committee as part of our Student Union. Each year the committee decides on a charity that they would like to support; often this is a local charity that holds meaning for those particular year groups. The committee supports a variety of community events, as well as organising their own events. For example students have completed a sponsored hike in the past (dogs were welcome), discos for younger year groups, talent shows, bake sales, and so on. We encourage students to be creative in the ways that they can support these charities to really develop their skills too.