Enrichment, Clubs & Trips
Opportunities for interesting and varied life experiences outside of the curriculum are just as important as the teaching and learning we do in our classrooms.
We know this is what will make our students into well-rounded, happy and successful citizens of the future, and give them the edge in the work place
This includes the Duke of Edinburgh Award, a wide range of Clubs, our Forest School, trips and expeditions in the UK and overseas, contributing to charity initiatives, STEM projects and our well-loved and varied Excellence Programme activities.
Trips
We truly value the wider curriculum and all that this brings to a young person's development. We aspire to provide as many exciting experiences during their school years as possible, to give our students new challenges, things to look forward to and to help build their friendships and memories.
Reigate & Banstead Writes
This is a local community initiative for aspiring storytellers, created by our own Librarian Kay Hymas back in 2017. Over 1,500 short stories later, from young people across the Borough and we were excited to be able to run the competition once more in 2021 despite restrictions.
The idea is simple: young people in the 9-14 age group are invited to write an original 1000 word story based in our area. The independent judging panel consists of authors, local teachers, public librarians, journalists and local Councillors, with Jane Thynne, Cllr Rod Ashford, Michael Rattigan and Jante Baird heading up the team. The competition is well-supported by The Belfry Centre and The Harlequin.
The 2022 Round opened on 13 October and entries can be submitted until 30 November.
Clubs
Click HERE for our Autumn Term 2022 Timetable of After School Clubs
Here's a GREAT OFFER from one of our Community Partners, Kensho Judo, exclusive to Carrington School students, for classes that take place here in our Main Hall on
Mondays 5.30pm to 7pm, Thursdays 6pm to 9pm and Saturdays 9am to 1pm:
We've also partnered with Ellastics Gymnastics, so that Carrington students can attend exclusive FREE classes in our Sports Hall on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays - details of these are on our Clubs Timetable.
There are further public classes that Ellastics Gymnastics are running out of our Sports Hall that you may be interested in; you can see the details for these HERE on their Booking site.
Culture & Challenge Days
These two days are off-timetable for each year group, and offer an array of activities both in-school and out, that provide opportunities for students to get beyond the academic curriculum, have some fun with peers and staff members, some cultural experiences and some personal challenges that will build their skills and open their minds to possibilities for the future.
This year our Culture & Challenge Days took place on 14 & 15 July.
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Thursday 14 July |
Friday 15 July |
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Skills 4 Work Workshops here in our own spaces, led by local employer Willis Towers Watson, exploring various essential professional & business skills |
Choice of Dry-Skiing at the Snowdome in Hemel Hempstead, Aqua Park & Inflatables at Thorpe Lakes, or Cinema & Karting Combo in Crawley (all transport by coach) |
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Animal Encounters, here in the school grounds with displays from Huxley’s Birds of Prey Centre, Tom’s Talking Reptiles and the local Police with their working dogs |
High Ropes Tree Top Challenge at Go Ape experience, students shared between the sites at Chessington and Crawley (using public transport) |
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Guildford Spectrum for Ten Pin Bowling in the morning, lunch in Stoke Park, then a choice of swimming or ice skating in the afternoon (transport by coach) |
Crystal Maze Games with a variety of physical, mental & skills-based challenges to develop team-work, leadership, problem-solving and initiative, taking place here in our grounds |
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Trip to Chessington Zoo & World of Adventures (transport by coach) |
8-Mile Challenge Circular Hike around the North Downs, from and back to the school, appreciating our beautiful local and natural surroundings |
Duke of Edinburgh Award
At our school the DofE Award has been well established since 1984 and we proudly promote it at Bronze level to our Year 9s and Silver for our Year 10s each year.
The DofE Award is many things to many people, supporting generations to successfully navigate adult life. A life-changing experience; a fun time with friends; an opportunity to discover new interests and talents; a tool to develop essential skills for life and work. A recognised mark of achievement, respected by employers.
At our school the DofE Award has been well established since 1984 and we proudly promote it at Bronze level to our Year 9s and Silver for our Year 10s each year.
The DofE Award is many things to many people, supporting generations to successfully navigate adult life. A life-changing experience; a fun time with friends; an opportunity to discover new interests and talents; a tool to develop essential skills for life and work. A recognised mark of achievement, respected by employers.
Through a DofE programme young people have fun, make friends, improve their self-esteem and build confidence. They gain essential skills and attributes for work and life such as resilience, problem-solving, team-working, communication and drive, enhancing CVs and university and job applications. Top employers recognise the work-ready skills Award holders bring to their business.
There are four sections to complete at Bronze and Silver level and five at Gold. They involve helping the community/environment, becoming fitter, developing new skills, planning, training for and completing an expedition and, for Gold only, working with a team on a residential activity.
Any young person can do their DofE – regardless of ability, gender, background or location. Achieving an Award isn’t a competition or about being first. It’s all about setting personal challenges and pushing personal boundaries.
The DofE licenses organisations that work with young people aged 14-24 years to run DofE programmes, such as schools, colleges, youth groups and clubs. Through the Licensed Organisation (LO) young people (or their parents / carers) pay for a Participation Place and are supported by Leaders who support them through their programmes, helping them to choose their activities, set their objectives and achieve their Award.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a registered charity, funded by donations, Participation Places and licences. The charity works with LOs across the UK to increase opportunities for young people to gain the benefits of doing their DofE.
We keep the cost as lean as possible, charging just £60 per student which includes the cost of the DofE Participation Place. There will be no additional costs apart from personal equipment and food for the expedition.
All participants record their progress through each of the programme sections online. This may also be accessed using the DofE app for mobile phones.
To support young people to complete their expeditions, several flexibilities have been developed that address different social distancing challenges. This includes relaxation of the rules around recommended environments, so participants don’t have to leave their local area to complete an expedition. Also, it is allowable for teams at all Award levels to return home to sleep during their expedition. They should, however, still plan and cook their meals as a team, and of course meet the minimum hours of planned activity during each day.
Staff currently involved in delivering the Award Programme include:
Mr Everett – DofE Manager and Expedition Assessor
Mr Chase – DofE Coordinator
Mrs Pullen – DofE Verifier
Mrs Blackwell – Expedition Supervisor and Expedition Assessor
All leaders are qualified and experienced in their respective roles.
Many other school staff also give up their valuable time to assist with training and supervising expeditions and some assessor’s duties.
Forest School
A child-centred inspirational learning process that offers opportunities for holistic growth through regular sessions, Forest School is a long-term program that supports play, exploration and supported risk-taking. It develops confidence and self-esteem through learner-inspired, hands-on experiences in a natural setting.
