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Enrichment

The wide-ranging Enrichment program at St Philip Howard is an essential part of school life, designed to allow every student to discover new talents and to broaden their interests.

Enrichment at SPH

St Philip Howard want to test and challenge children in unexpected ways; to help them to develop creativity and resilience.

We aim to help young people learn about commitment, teamwork, to overcome difficulties and to manage themselves and their feelings. In order to develop these personal qualities and skills, there are many opportunities beyond the classroom in sport, music, performance, clubs and societies, which allow students to take responsibility, lead and volunteer.

We are sure you will enjoy looking through the enrichment opportunities available to you, and are confident these will allow you to develop and excel as the excellent individual you are.

Enrichment Activities

Duke of Edinburgh

SPH offers all three levels of D of E programme which, when you”ve successfully completed them, lead to a Bronze, Silver or Gold Award. They vary in the minimum length of time it takes to complete them, how challenging they are and the minimum age at which you can commence.

Depending on your age, you are free to start at any level but most people prefer to try for Bronze and work upwards. There are age restrictions for each one so it makes sense to build up to the difficult parts rather than dive in at the deep end!

For all these award levels we have a very dedicated team of leaders who are experienced in the awards and volunteer many weekends for the benefit of the young people. Please contact our Centre coordinator via the following email: Dofe@sphcs.co.uk, for more information on the Award Programme.

Bronze Award
Begins in Year 10
There are 4 sections to the award: Volunteering, Physical, Skills.
Students complete minimum of 3 months activity for each of the above with an extra 3 months on one of their choice.
In the summer students complete the final section: Expedition (South Downs) for 2 days (1 night) Afterschool training is mandatory It will usually take at least 6 months to complete the Bronze programme.
Silver Award
Begins in Year 11 Aimed at those who have completed Bronze
There are 4 sections to the award: Volunteering, Physical, Skills.
Students complete a minimum of 6 months on two sections of the award, 3 months on the other. In Autumn students complete expeditions 3 days (2 nights): Practice expedition (New Forest), then a qualifier expedition (Surrey Hills) Afterschool training mandatory. It will usually take at least 6 months to complete the Silver programme.
Gold Award
Begins in Year 12 Aimed at those who have completed Silver There are 4 sections to the award: Volunteering, Physical, Skills. Students to complete 12 months on two sections of the award, 6 months on the other. Throughout the year considerable training and expeditions 5 days (4 nights): Practice expedition (Brecon Beacons), then a qualifier expedition (Lake District) After school training mandatory. It will usually take at least 12 months to complete the Gold programme.

Useful Links

National Curriculum

Curriculum Intent Statement