how to apply
How to Apply
Applications for Twilight Curriculum programmes must be submitted by 5pm, Tuesday 18th July 2023. Please note, where course capacities have been reached we many not be able to consider late applications. Please remember it is the students who must submit the application form. Students must be logged into their Warden Park Gmail account in order to access the application form.
Please read through the information below and on the relevant programme page before accessing the application form. The link to the form can be found at the end of this page.
THE APPLICATION FORM
Questions you will need to answer as part of the application process:
You will need to tell us why you want to study each course and what you think the key benefits of completing the qualification/programme will be (minimum of 100 words)
You will also need to write a brief summary about your character for learning. Your statement should be a minimum of 100 words and should include the following:
What do you think are your strengths and weaknesses?
How would you describe your current character for learning grades? What do you need to do improve?
What do you think the key challenges in undertaking an additional qualification will be and how will you overcome them?
What has this extended period of remote learning revealed about your character and how might it impact you in the future?
If you are applying for the DofE you will also need to provide some additional information as follows:
A short statement about an idea for the volunteering section
A short statement about an idea for the skills section
A short statement about an idea for the physical section
What you think will be the biggest challenges of the expedition element
If you are applying for the HPQ you will also need to put forward an initial proposal or idea for your research project. You should include what you might research and why this theme interests you. You should aim to write approximately 250 words.
If you are applying for the Arts Award you will also need to put forward an initial proposal or idea for your arts challenge. You should include what you might research and why this theme interests you. You will need to specify which pathway, music or drama. You should aim to write approximately 250 words.
A few important things to note:
Students applying for the DofE must ensure they are able to attend the training day and expedition dates before submitting their application. The next cohort dates are available on the DofE page.
You are encouraged to draft your application in a google doc for example before completing the form
Students in Year 10 will be given preference where a course is oversubscribed, as Year 9 students would have a chance to participate the following year.
Twilight Spanish & French days of operation are still to be confirmed, we will update this as soon as we can.
Once your application form is submitted you will receive two emails. One containing a copy of your responses and one confirming receipt of your application. If you do not receive these emails please resubmit.