Our school ethos aims to produce individuals who are well-rounded and able to meet the challenges of life and feel strongly that personal development is greatly enhanced by the challenge of a wide-ranging extra-curricular programme across all sections of the school.
We are proud to offer an extensive extra-curricular programme that provides opportunities for every individual to flourish. The programme offers a large number of wider opportunities for our pupils they would not otherwise receive.
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Activity |
Overview |
Year Group |
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Cultural Visits |
Cultural capital is widening pupils experiences and enabling them to experience places and cultures which they may otherwise not gain the opportunity to be offered. |
All year groups |
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We are Noise Music Studio |
We Are Noise provide contemporary musical engagement in the form of music production, creation and songwriting workshops. The aim is to facilitate the creation of modern music using state of the art technology and approaches. |
All year groups |
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Art club |
Pupils have a safe, calm environment where they can explore their artistic talents. |
All year groups |
| Swimming | Pupils in KS2/KS3 have access to swimming as part of our core PE offer where they can gain fundamental swimming skills. |
KS2/3 |
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Dance |
Pupils have access to dance sessions within the curriculum and at break/ dinner times to explore their creativity and individuality. |
All year groups |
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Board Games & Chess Club |
Pupils are given the opportunity to play chess and board games during lunch breaks. This enables intellectual capital and transferable skills such as focus, discipline, concentration, spatial awareness and strategic thinking. |
All year groups |
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Sensory Room |
As part of our SEND provision, pupils are able to utilise the sensory room within our Link Retreat, a space pupils can go to to regulate their emotions. |
All year groups |
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Pool Table & Table Tennis Club |
During non-academic times, pupils are able to play pool and table tennis in the main hall at the school. This encourages pupils to socialise with their peers and members of staff whilst developing healthy play and fine motor skills. |
All year groups |
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Football Team |
As part of the sporting extra-curricular events pupils can be selected to represent the school in the football team within the trust. |
KS4 |
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Dodgeball Team |
As part of the sporting extra-curricular events pupils can be selected to represent the school in the dodgeball team within the trust. |
KS4 |
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Badminton Team |
As part of the sporting extra-curricular events pupils can be selected to represent the school in the badminton team within the trust. |
KS4 |
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Outdoor Education |
Our Outdoor Education programme can supports pupils re-engage by improving mental health, self-confidence, resilience, and self-esteem. It is also proven to build and maintain positive relationships with peers, social groups and trusted adults. |
All year groups |
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Breakfast Club |
Our pupils have access to our Breakfast Club which runs from 08:45am which supports building and maintaining positive relationships and prepares pupils for the day. |
All year groups |
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Lunchtime Sports |
Pupils are able to partake in football, badminton and netball in the sports hall. |
All year groups |
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Reading for pleasure |
Pupils are encouraged to utilise the library at the school and read for pleasure during non-academic times, this is also rewarded. |
All year groups |
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Duke of Edinburgh |
The Duke of Edinburgh Award is a fun, life-changing experience and an opportunity for our pupils to discover new interests and talents. |
All year groups |
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Revision sessions |
Revision sessions for our year 11 pupils are instrumental in helping to retain vital knowledge to feel confident about their exams and ultimately to succeed. |
Year 11 |
The Heights PE extracurricular activities timetable
Bowling festival – 9th December 2024
Dodgeball Tournament, Shaftesbury – 9th December 2024
Dance show, Blackpool Tower – 11th December 2024
Table Tennis Tournament, Heights Burnley – 20th January 2025
Athlete Mentor Visit, Youth Sport Trust – Spring 1
KS4 Football Tournament, Lancashire School Games – 3rd February 2025
KS3 Football Tournament, Lancashire School Games – 10th February 2025
Sport Relief Red Nose Day, Heights Blackburn – 14th March 2025
Athlete Mentor Visit, Youth Sport Trust – Spring 2
KS4 Football Tournament, Lancashire School Games – 28th April 2025
KS3 Football Tournament, Lancashire School Games Lancashire – 12th May 2025
Athlete Mentor Visit, Youth Sport Trust – Summer 1
Archery Competition, Bibbys Farm – Summer 1
This Girl Can Festival – 5th June 2025
Athlete Mentor Visit, Youth Sport Trust – Summer 2
Orienteering Race, Coal Clough Coal Clough – Summer 2
Girls Dance Competition – Summer 2
Sports Day, Witton Park – Summer 2
