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Through our Enrichment Programme, students have the opportunity to participate in a comprehensive range of enrichment activities that enhance student physical, intellectual, emotional and social development through competition, play and enjoyment. We support students to build their resilience, confidence and independence; enabling them to develop and discover their interests and talents for future success in their next steps.

At Kingswood Academy we employ a wide range of targeted interventions to support students with various needs. However, we identified a need to provide a universal offer of support, taking a pre-emptive and pro-active approach to student wellbeing. We have an enrichment timetable filled with activities to cater for every students’ interests. 

Currently there are over 30 different extra-curricular students can participate in before school, lunchtime and after school.  Enrichment is provided from every department in the school ensuring there is something for everyone. 

Hornby trains and Airfix Model Club:

In this prestigious enrichment club students can work together, or individually, to build replicas of war aircrafts, classic cars and iconic transport such as the Titanic. In the Hornby area, students can develop the skills needed to create a large-scale model town, such as designing layouts, creating scenery using a variety of materials.  Students also gain soft skills such as problem solving, teamwork and collaboration. Our Leadership program allows experienced students to oversee the overall laying and design of the track and develop their communication skills through teaching other students how to do skills such as flocking and painting. hese sessions are open to students every lunchtime, and after school Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 

“Model club is my favourite enrichment because you get to interact with new people, particularly in different years. It’s also great fun building the tracks and seeing the town develop!” 

George 

“Model Club is important to me because it’s good for learning the history of trains and the national railway, something that I find really interesting.” 

Eli 

Lego

At Lego club, students can work as a team or individually, to create and build different types of lego sets. After school on a Monday to Thursday, students focus on complex sets with themes such as iconic architecture, famous landmarks, classic cars and transport. Students gain soft skills such as perseverance and communication when working together to complete these long term project.s Our free build sessions happen every break, lunchtime and after school on a Friday. In these sessions, students can design and create their own projects, developing structuring engineering skills and encouraging them to push their imagination in design. 

Leaders in Lego oversee the bigger builds as a team and drive their completion, as well as assisting staff in selecting lego sets and materials that students will enjoy. Lego Leaders are responsible for the Lego area, ensuring the Lego area is tidy and the equipment is respected. 

“Lego club is important to me because I often leave feeling really proud of the creations I’ve built.” 

Stefan

“I really enjoy coming to Lego because I can create free builds which I enjoy because i get to be creative, but I can also build bigger models like the Titanic and this is something that challenges me in a good way.” 

Darci

Art Club

The Art club is a creative outlet for students to develop their interest in art by trying lots of different styles. Projects such as clay making, bubble prints, watercolours and life drawing help students develop skills such as creativity, perseverance and confidence.This session is run every Tuesday 3-4pm.

“I love Art club as I always feel so proud of my creations and myself after the session.”

Gabi 

“I started the Art club because my friends all went so at the beginning, I didn’t have much confidence in my own abilities however, now I enjoy learning new skills and developing myself further.”

Courtney 

Baking

Baking club offers two days of enrichment a week and this is one of our most loved clubs! On Tuesdays, students have the opportunity to master some quick culinary delights that they can then take home to share with family and friends like cookies, gingerbread man, cupcakes, rice krispie treats. These sessions are 3-4pm and offer students an introduction into baking where students can develop skills such as measuring, time organisation, and multitasking. 

On a Thursday, more complex recipes are tackled by our more experienced bakers, with projects such as treacle tart, meringue, fruit tarts and decorating skills that take longer to master. This is an extended session, finishing at 5pm. Students can enjoy tasting new dishes and discovering new skills, such as precision, hand-eye coordination and food safety.

“Baking is my favourite session because each week is a new experience!” 

Imogen 

“Baking has helped my confidence grow because I know so many different people from attending these sessions, plus I enjoy being able to bake at home!”  

Zara

Lab Rats

During our science led Lab Rats sessions, students can participate in safe experiments, developing their passion and knowledge within the subject of science. Students have the opportunity to learn about all 3 strands of Science (Chemistry, Biology and Physics) in experiments such as: creating lava lamps, animal dissections and exploring gravity. 

This session runs on a Wednesday, 3-4pm, and students develop skills such as problem solving, predicting and communication.

“I love going to Lab Rats as i do science experiments that I wouldn't usually get to do in class.” 

Caitlyn

“In Lab Rats, the experiments we do are incredibly challenging and cool, and because of this, I really want to explore science careers”  

Riley

Chess Club

This year, the Chess club has become a competitive team, competing in multiple tournaments for the National online Chess Tournament, with our teams being promoted to division 1. The students are extremely passionate about their development in this game and are proud to be a part of the team. 

Sessions run on a Wednesday, 3-4pm, and students focus on learning new plays. Lots of skills can be developed within these sessions such as performing under pressure, thinking strategically, perseverance and resilience. 

“I have never played Chess before Kingswood Academy, and I love it! It always makes you think about the next move and you have to predict what your opponent will do” 

Tom

“In Chess club, I can learn a new game, and enjoy competing with my peers as well as with other schools”  

Trev

Music Academy

The Music Academy has over 200 students who actively participate in music enrichment, peripatetic lessons and school performances each week. Kingswood music academy offers high-class tuition on a range of Brass, Upper Strings, Lower Strings, Woodwind, Piano, Guitar, Vocal and Percussion instruments from specialist teachers from the Hull music service. We offer a range of clubs from Dynamix Choir to Brass band, and Drumline. Our Music sessions have given students the opportunities to perform in multiple venues and concerts such as the Hull KR rugby games and the Kingswood Academy Awards night. This  allows students to develop skills such as confidence,  resilience and teamwork. 

“I didn't play an instrument before Kingswood Academy, and now I absolutely love playing the guitar and performing for the Academy Awards!” 

Alex

“I didn't have the confidence to sing in front of others, then I joined the Choir, and since then I have sung in front of hundreds of people!”  

Harry

Sports Academy

This academic year, we are delighted to have increased our Sports Academy teams and we currently have: a mixed Cheerleading team, Girls Netball, Girls Rugby, Boys Rugby, Girls Football, Boys Football, Boccia, New Age Kurling, Mixed Basketball, Mixed Badminton, Mixed Dodgeball, Mixed Cross Country, Mixed Athletics, Mixed Dance, Girls Rounders and Boys Softball. Our Sports Academy allows students to compete and perform against other schools. The fixtures we attend start at regional and continue to national levels of play, we give students the opportunity to perform through dance and cheer throughout the year, accumulating to their final performances at the Bonus area for Kingswood’s prestigious Academy Awards. Skills  students can develop range from sportsmanship, to resilience, teamwork, communication and confidence. They also understand the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and can transfer this into life outside of Kingswood. 

“I love being apart of the Sports Academy, as I have not only developed new skills, but grown in confidence through performing and being apart of a team.” 

Katie

“Rugby allows me to be competitive whilst learning to communicate with my team. All sports are good for your mental well being, and I always feel happier when I am training with the Sports Academy.”

Olivia