CCCS Enrichment Programme
In September 2024, the school introduced a new Enrichment Programme, inviting all pupils from Years 3–8 to choose activities to participate in during the final two lessons of each week. The programme has been hugely successful and has continued to evolve over the past year and a half.
The Enrichment Programme was designed to provide pupils with a broader range of experiences and to help develop their characters, offering opportunities to harness skills that will allow them to flourish in 21st-century life while fostering new interests beyond those traditionally provided in schools. Life skills are an essential part of education, and CCCS has a duty to ensure that pupils are prepared, not only for life in their senior schools, but also for the world they will inherit. We strongly believe that pupils should look back on their time at CCCS as one that equipped them with the skills to thrive in later life.
Our Enrichment Programme involves activities based around four strands:
- Creativity and Performing Arts
- Challenge and Adventure
- Culture and Discovery
- Social Responsibility and Life Skills
Alongside already popular activities such as Making the Most of Oxford, Squash, and CCCS News, this term the programme includes the following exciting options:
- Embroidery Club
- Racket Ball
- Woodland Art
- Cookery
- Silent Movie Making Club
- Music Composition
- Table Tennis Club
- Fencing
- DT Club
Each term we aim to include new activities alongside popular choices from previous terms. We hope you’ll agree that the CCCS Enrichment Programme has been a vital addition to the curriculum – one that pupils look forward to every week.
Feedback from pupils has been overwhelmingly positive. Many have discovered new passions, developed confidence in unfamiliar areas, and built friendships through shared interests. Teachers have also noted improvements in teamwork, creativity, and resilience, which are invaluable skills for life beyond the classroom.
The success of the programme is thanks to the dedication of our staff, who bring their expertise and enthusiasm to each activity. From fencing to music composition, their commitment ensures every session is both educational and enjoyable. Their creativity in designing new activities keeps the programme fresh and inspiring.
We are excited about the future of the Enrichment Programme. Plans are already underway to introduce activities such as coding and robotics, photography, and outdoor survival skills. Our goal is to continue offering opportunities that reflect the changing world and prepare pupils for life beyond school.
We love hearing from our community. If you have ideas for new activities or feedback on the programme, please share them with us. Together, we can ensure that CCCS remains a place where pupils not only learn but thrive.
Nick Harrison
Deputy Head (Pastoral)
