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Life Outside the Classroom

On Wednesday afternoons all students take part in Enrichment providing opportunities for all students to enjoy activities beyond the classroom. Each student is expected to select an activitywith the chance to change their choice at the start of each term.

There are also recreational sporting activities arranged each week for those who just want to get some exercise. Wider academic activities include the Crest Award, Young Enterprise, Debate Club, Drone Club or Culture Club.

Our well-being activities include  Chess Club, Eco Club, Drone Building, journalism and Knitting.  Some students choose to go off site to volunteer in the local community. We encourage students to set up their own club to explore their particular interests.

There are two Enrichment Days during the school calendar. Recent activities have included ice-skating, bowling, trampolining, a public speaking workshop and a central London university treasure hunt. 

 

External Speakers

In order to prepare students for life outside the school environment we offer a fortnightly extra curricular session during which we welcome outside speakers, professionals, organisations and experts who come in to speak about their chosen fields.

 

Sixth Form Religion and Philosophy

This Religious Studies curriculum offers a thought-provoking exploration of key global issues, studied through a range of religious and non-religious perspectives. Delivered over one hour per fortnight, the course encourages critical thinking, ethical reflection, and a deeper understanding of contemporary social challenges. This curriculum not only broadens students' understanding of the world but also equips them with the critical skills to engage with ethical debates and global issues thoughtfully to prepare them for adulthood and their life after Christ’s. 

In Year 12, students will focus on the complex issues of poverty and persecution, examining how different religious and secular worldviews approach these challenges:

  • Poverty: Students examine the causes of poverty and how religious teachings, such as Christian charity and Islamic Zakat, alongside secular approaches, address the duty to help those in need.

  • Persecution: The course covers religious and ethnic persecution, exploring how faith traditions like Christianity, Judaism, and Islam respond to persecution, while also considering secular views on human rights and justice.

In Year 13, students will delve into broader moral and ethical dilemmas, alongside human rights issues:

  • Morality and Ethics: Exploring key moral questions through religious teachings (e.g., Christian, Islamic, Buddhist) and secular ethical frameworks like Utilitarianism and Kantian ethics.  Topics may include bioethics, environmental ethics, and personal morality.

  • Human Rights: Examining the concept of human rights from religious and non-religious perspectives, focusing on justice, equality, and global human rights issues.

Throughout the course, guest speakers from various religious and non-religious backgrounds will visit to provide real-world insights. These might include faith leaders, human rights activists, and ethical philosophers, who will offer diverse perspectives and engage students in discussion on the topics being studied.

 

Careers & Progression

Ms Holmes is based in the Sixth Form and is available to both students and parents with advice and guidance on careers and next steps.

View the Sixth Form Careers Programme for 2024-25 here

In addition, opportunities are published regularly on a dedicated Google Classroom noticeboard including:

  • Work experience
  • Talks and lectures by employers, training providers and HE Institutions
  • Academic competitions
  • Courses run by other organisations
  • Open days and taster days

Progression Days take place in March and June of Year 12, and October in Year 13.  These are designed to help students make some decisions about their next steps, including university applications. These include a Personal Statement Writing workshop to support students in their future applications. Students are also allocated a Personal Statement tutor, a member of staff who will work with them to help them polish their statement ready for submission

Access Christ's School Careers Policy here