Available Activities
Year 8 Motiv8
Motiv8 Days are campus-based activities for up to 65 pupils at a time, usually held in the second term of the academic year. Motiv8 introduces pupils to educational pathways leading into careers and encourages pupils to consider their educational and personal strengths as well as any ambitions or aspirations they have for the future. Skills promoted on the day are group work, questioning skills, creativity, presenting and oracy skills.
Teacher Comments
“The pupils have recognised what skills they have and how they can apply the skills to real life and work”
"Student leaders were great with the pupils, friendly and gave loads of good advice throughout. Pupils were well motivated and keen to impress their ‘tutors’’.
Year 9 Uni Life Days
Uni Life Days are campus based activities for up to 65 pupils at a time, usually held in the first term of the academic year. Year 9 pupils work closely with our trained Student Leaders through a series of hands-on participative activities aimed at raising educational aspirations and their awareness of university life. The pupils go on a tour of the campus, learn about what it is like to be a university student, and about the opportunities that arise from having a degree.
Pupil Comments:
"The experiences I've had today are incredible and really interesting and I enjoyed learning what you do as a student. I would really like to go to uni now."
“I learnt about the options in degrees and how diverse the classes and subjects can be”
Teacher Comments:
"Superb. The university students develop trusting relationships with pupils which enabled pupils to show their talents by producing work of a high standard. Pupils enjoyed getting a feel of University life. Activities were well matched to pupil abilities and enabled all pupils to make a contribution. "
“All were thoroughly engaged throughout. Excellent team leaders. Great activities that were all well organised. It was lovely to see the pupils working well together and enjoying the learning.”
All KS3 Resilience & Problem-Solving Workshops
These fun and engaging school-based sessions give pupils an opportunity to reflect on their own resilience and problems solving skills whilst at the same time developing personal and cooperative strategies for managing change.
Teacher quotes
“This session on resilience was fantastic. The activities planned really taught the children how to carry on without giving up if success isn't gained the first time.”
STEM Sessions
Our in-school STEM sessions are designed for a class of pupils to explore studies and careers in STEM in fun and engaging ways while working alongside a team of trained Student Leaders. These can be tailored fit into a single lesson or expanded to cover a full day.
For more information contact:
Tel: 01792 602 128