Discovery Days and Enrichment
Our Discovery Days operate every Friday and give students the opportunity to try something new, to further explore an area of study that interests them, and generally find and fuel their passion for learning and discovery, wherever that passion may lie.
The Undershaw Diploma is a fully accredited AQA Qualification and something unique to Undershaw. It offers something different from the traditional curriculum that the students work on at their own pace and offers another opportunity for them to put their Skills Builder skills into practice.
To read more about Undershaw’s Skills Builder Gold Award, our unique Discovery Days and the way we embed Employability Skills throughout school life, please click here.
For our latest Discovery Day Options Booklet please click here.
To read the Profile for Sailability, one of our long-standing enrichment partners, please click here.
Some of the activities on offer include:
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John Muir Award (Forest School)
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Animal Care at Staunton Farm
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Sports Leaders
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Arts Award Programme
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Rotakids and Rotary ‘Interact’
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Green Flag Award and Eco-Schools Committee
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Student Journalism and the ‘Undershaw News’
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Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme (Year 9+)
Enrichment Clubs
Enrichment Clubs are run each term and take place at lunchtimes. Our students benefit from a wealth of experience (and good humour) from our talented staff. Clubs often include activities such as baking, IT and programming, creative writing, music, art and drama, among others. The options change regularly to ensure each student is able to find their passion, have fun and try something different.