Varndean Community

Full Year Course 

• You need to choose one enrichment to include on your timetable. 

• There are five categories to choose from, but you can only select one enrichment session from one category.  

• You can choose one of the following:

Board Games Club 

Do you know your 'Scrabble' from your 'Pictionary'? Are you looking for a 'Trivial Pursuit' to fill your Enrichment time? Come along for 12 weeks of exploring some of the most popular board games that are played in homes all across the country. This is a great opportunity to come along, unwind, 'Connect 4' with some new friends and get 'Cluedo'-d up on the latest board game crazes. 

Citizens UK Council

Varndean Sixth Form College is a member of Citizens UK which is made up of hundreds of organisations committed to taking action together for social justice and the common good.  Membership is an expression of commitment to develop student leadership, as well as strengthen links with families and local organisations. It is a way to address issues beyond the college gates, through community organising, as well as issues which have a direct impact on the well-being of young people and their families. 

Carbon Literacy Qualification and Climate Action 

All students will work towards achieving the Carbon Literacy Qualification. Once they are certified, we will work as a group on our carbon pledges to take action on climate change around the college and in the wider community. 

E-Sports

To provide a place for gamers to share their passion. We will register with British E-Sports (Student Champs)  which is the schools / colleges competition / league. We will train weekly as a team and maintain an internal league. 

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champions

This student-led group is for people from minority groups, where minority voices can be heard without needing to focus on questions from a majority point of view. Everyone is welcome to join. 

Film Club

Watch cult classics, your favourite film, discover films from all over the world

Law Society

Politics Society 

Weekly meetings with a broad range of speakers – local MPs, Councillors, activists, journalists, academics and many more. A chance to meet, discuss, contest and listen to viewpoints you may have never considered before. 

Pride

You will have the opportunity to build social links with those in attendance and develop a community group within the College. You will explore a range of aspects from LGBTQ+ history and culture, and will build a Tutorial resource where you can share your thoughts, ideas and perspectives with the whole student cohort. You will explore tasks which encourage debate, communication and organisation. This will develop your communication and group skills throughout the year. Pride is an enrichment that is open to all students and staff. It is a safe space for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies; all are welcome. 

Amnesty Youth Group

To raise awareness among our students of global human rights issues and of Amnesty’s current campaigns. To get students involved in planning and running fundraising and campaigning activities for Amnesty (this could include events, letter writing, petitions etc) 

Student Union

Your Student Union needs you! Towards the end of your first year at College you will have the chance to run for Student Union elections. If you want to learn more about this in your first year then become part of our Student Council. This will be advertised via Tutorial and all students are welcome to take part!

Nintendo Club

Chat Nintendo, discuss Nintendo & play Nintendo videogames. A chance to meet others who own a Switch, 3DS or other Handheld console. Discuss current trends, share recommendations and play some games. 

Ideal for anyone genuinely interested in videogames, the videogame industry or videogame culture. You must have a Nintendo Switch, 3DS or other handheld game console (NOT a phone), to join this enrichment.