The Co-Curriculum
At St Dominic’s we aim to provide a classroom curriculum that is enriched by high quality, imaginative and cross-curricular teaching. We aim also, however, to go beyond that by supporting this core offer with a Co-curriculum of programmes that provide pupils with a broad range of experiences beyond the classroom and promote personal and academic development in the widest sense.
Lunchtime Clubs – A termly offer of lunchtime activities provides opportunities to explore subjects not covered in the timetable, to develop new enthusiasms, to try new hobbies and to practice social skills.
Leisure Curriculum – The Friday afternoon Leisure Curriculum prepares pupils to use free time in adulthood in a healthy and constructive way. It helps them discover new interests and gives them the knowledge and experience to access those interests in the wider world.
Cultural Capital Events – A calendar of events provides pupils with experiences that will equip them to participate in important as aspects of adult life – voting in elections, attending concerts and sporting events, observing traditions and customs.
Trips and Visits – An ambitious programme of trips is embedded in the academic curriculum, supporting learning, developing independent travel skills, and deepening pupils’ cultural capital. By Year 11 we expect to have been able to offer all our pupils a residential trip and most a trip overseas.
Visitors – We also welcome the world into the school. From KS2 to 6th Form learning is enriched and made real by encounters with people invited to come and share their experiences and expertise. Parents, members of the local community and professionals give pupils first hand access to different cultures, careers and perspectives.
Community Engagement – Our daily Tutor Time sessions provide windows into the wider experience of children and young people in Britain, and our Celebration and Service days foster an active sense of a shared British identity and values.
Careers – Thinking about careers is threaded through the curriculum from KS2 to 6th Form and the whole school is involved in the encounters created by our annual Careers Week. Pupils in Year 10 and students in 6th Form have individual interviews with a Careers Advisor and all Year 11 pupils are offered a week of work experience.
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