Extra Curricular
Duke of Edinburgh
SPH has a well-established and well-supported DofE Award Programme, and the Sixth Form students can take part at Gold Level. Whilst we advise that participants have previously completed either the Bronze or Silver programme (or both!), Gold is also open to ‘direct entrants’ (ie no-prior experience of DofE). The expeditions are run by experienced and qualified staff, and participants will have access to our school kit (tents, maps, compasses, stoves and rucksacks).
There are four sections to the award: volunteering, skills, physical, and the final expedition. You will spend 12 months on your Volunteering section. For physical and skills you must spend 12 months on one and six months on the other – you decide which way around to do it.
There are a total of 15 days combined training and expeditions as part of the award. The expeditions will be for four days and three nights and take place in ‘wild country´. The training weekend is in the Autumn term (Brecon Beacons), practice expedition at Easter (Brecon Beacons), and the final qualifier expedition is in July (Lake District).
Gold Award
- 15 days combined Training and Expeditions
- Training Weekend: Autumn Term 1 (Brecons)
- Practice Expedition at Easter (Brecons)
- Qualifier Expedition July (Lakes)
Volunteering
We encourage students to get out into the community and volunteer their time, not only because we know how incredibly important it is to give-back, but it is an opportunity for students to learn more about different work places, develop their skills and get closer to understanding which career path they might want to pursue. At the beginning of the academic year we invite a representative from Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester to come in and speak to the students about the importance of volunteering, encouraging them to sign up to the many opportunities which exist. Each year we have students use their enrichment time to volunteer in local primary schools or act as reading mentors within the school. In addition we have a number of students who volunteer in their own time at St Richard’s hospital.
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
We are fortunate to be able to offer The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) to all of our Sixth Form students. This qualification is equal to an AS-Level in UCAS points and hence not only does it have value in its own right, it also counts as a university accredited course.
Employment Opportunities
During the school day there are a number of employment opportunities open to the sixth form students, from supporting the canteen staff on lunch duty to being a teaching assistant for a number of hours each week. We encourage all students to apply for such roles, not only because it is a great way to earn some money, but is a wonderful way to feel a part of the school community. And of course it helps develop many skills which will of course look great on a CV.
Guest Speakers
We recognise that in order for our students to get a clearer understanding of what their future might hold, it is important for us to present them with as many different opportunities as possible. Inviting guest speakers in from different professions is vital to open the students’ minds and each year we try to get in as many as possible from speech & language therapists to typhoon pilots in the RAF and criminal barristers.
Mentoring
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