Education Enrichment
Our enrichment programme at Gracewood Academy is designed to broaden horizons, awaken interests and satisfy curious minds. We offer a rich variety of clubs and activities that complement our academic curriculum and allow students to explore their passions and talents.
Students are encouraged to develop their creative abilities to build confidence, express themselves, collaborate with peers and engage both indoors and outdoors. Through sport, the arts, community and leadership opportunities, we support the development of the whole child.
Our enrichment offer reflects our belief that learning extends beyond the classroom and academic subjects.
Sport
At Gracewood Academy, we are committed to offering a broad and inclusive co-curricular sports programme. Students are encouraged to try different sports, join teams and benefit from the values that sport brings, including teamwork, discipline, resilience and wellbeing.
We provide regular coached sessions and extracurricular opportunities across a range of sports. Whether students are new to sport or experienced, all are welcome to take part.
The Arts
Our arts offer sits at the heart of school life at Gracewood Academy. We provide a varied programme of extracurricular opportunities including music, drama, visual arts and performance.
Students can join choirs, orchestras, bands, drama productions or art clubs. We host regular performances and exhibitions, giving students a platform to showcase their talents and build confidence. Through the arts, pupils experience creativity, collaboration and self-expression, all of which enrich their personal and academic development.
Trips
We believe that access to culture, arts and sport is essential to a well-rounded education, and that all pupils should have meaningful opportunities beyond the classroom.
Gracewood Academy offers a range of educational trips and enrichment days throughout the year, including visits to museums, galleries, theatres, historic sites and cultural events. These experiences are designed to deepen learning, spark curiosity and broaden pupils’ horizons.
We also provide special events such as induction days, outdoor experiences and year-group activities to build community, support social development and help students settle confidently into school life.
Extra-Curricular
Below is our current extra-curricular activities:
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Before School |
Lunchtime |
After School |
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Monday |
08:25-09:00 – Chamber Choir - M2.8 |
Basketball – Sports Hall Y10 & Y11 Art club – T0.1 |
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Tuesday |
08:25 – 09:00 Green Futures – C1.5 08:25 – 09:00 – Senior Choir Y9,Y10,Y11 – M2.8
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Badminton – Sports Hall |
15:00 – 15:50 – Y11 GCSE DT Catch up session – T03 15:15 – 16:15 – X Country – Field – ALL Year Groups 15:15 – 16:15 – Y7 Football – Top Pitch 15:00 – 16:00 – Y7 Science Club – SO4 15:00 – 17:00 – GCSE Y11 Composition Catch up – M2.8 15:15 – 16:00 – Y11 Maths Paper Society – S2.6
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Wednesday |
08:25 – 09:00 – Junior Choir - Y7 & Y8 – M2.8 |
Y10 Futsall – Sports Hall Y10 & Y11 Art Club – T0.1 |
15:00 – 16:15 – Gymnastics – Sports Hall – All Year Groups
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Thursday |
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History Club – GCSE students – C2.5
Y7-Y10 – Maths Clinic, support with homework & classwork – C2.5 |
15:00 – 15:50 – Y11 GCSE DT Catch up session -T03 15:15 – 16:15 – Y8 & Y9 Football – Field 15:15 – 16:15 – Netball Club – ALL Year Groups
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Friday |
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Greek Mythology Club – All Year Groups – T1.3 Y10 & Y11 Art Club – T0.1 |
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