Overview

We are committed to ensuring that pupils have the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities and enriching experiences. We believe that these complement our curriculum and help with the personal development of our pupils, having a positive impact on their cultural capital.

At Newfield School, we understand our enrichment offer is an important part of school life, creating opportunities for children to collaborate, build teamwork skills and discover new interests and talents.

A timetable for each half term is shared with parents via letter and on social media. It provides details of all activities, including the day, time and location. Our offer runs at lunch time and after school to ensure accessibility for all pupils. Our staff offer a wide range of clubs from sporting activities to more creative ones, such as art, music or games.

There are many benefits to taking part in extra-curricular activities. Pupils can develop their interests and passions and widen creative skills. Furthermore, skills such as time management, perseverance, resilience and working toward a goal can be developed.

Clubs are a brilliant opportunity for pupils to be involved in team activities, build confidence and socialise.

Other enrichment opportunities school offers pupils are the Big Challenge and the Duke of Edinburgh award which are both launched to Y9s in the autumn term.

The Big Challenge

The Big Challenge is a business enterprise competition that takes place across the city. Pupils will be given a loan of £25 by the school to set up their business. Pupils will be responsible for sourcing/making their products, marketing their products and selling their products. The challenge is supported by a school mentor but pupils will largely have to complete the challenge in their own time and without adult input. At the end of the challenge pupils will pitch their business to a panel of council selected judges and will have the opportunity to be short listed for prizes in categories such as sustainability, creativity and made in Sheffield.

The Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award

The Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award Scheme gives our Y9 pupils the chance to develop skills for life, working independently and recording evidence for three key areas of the programme: Volunteering, Physical and Skill.

Subject to these aspects of the course being substantially completed, pupils also have the opportunity to attend an expedition programme in May and July.