Enrichment
Debates
At William Harding, we believe in promoting opportunities for children to develop their spoken oracy skills wherever possible. Our debates offer a platform for children to express opinions, listen to others, whilst developing their understanding of a range of topics. Debates are a great way for students to get involved in class. Students have to research topics, prepare for the debate with their team, and think on their feet as they practice public speaking. Learning how to debate does more than improve speaking skills; it also makes for better listeners. This supplements our explicit vocabulary teaching.
Every other Tuesday, classes engage in a topical debate, where speaking and listening skills are taught and modelled and children have opportunities to take on a range of roles.
Enrichment Time
At William Harding Enrichment Time is part of our weekly offer to our pupils. Our behaviour policy is based on positive reinforcement and gives the pupils opportunities to be successful and take ownership of their choices. Pupils who make good choices and strive to do their best are rewarded with weekly Enrichment Time and this gives pupils opportunities to take part in a variety of extra curricular chosen activities on a weekly basis.
Singing Schools
At William Harding we work alongside The Voices Foundation who are are a national charity which use the power of singing to improve the lives of children and young people in the UK. Their mission is to ensure no child is left out when it comes to learning to be a musician. This is an effective, practical and powerful way of teaching Music, from Early Years through to Year 6. It is based on a sound understanding of child development, so that children learn musical skills and concepts naturally and progressively, by engaging in hands-on musical activities and singing games. It is proven that when children engage in high quality regular musical learning from a young age there are musical, intellectual, emotional and social advantages. The musical skills and concepts are practiced in a variety of ways to suit individual needs and learning styles, so that musical literacy and the benefits of music training are accessible to all children, including those with special educational needs.
The Voices Foundation helps to;
get singing in every classroom
empower teachers and staff with skills and confidence
support the music lead to set up high quality choirs and singing assemblies
provide high quality resources to support school music
Clubs
We aim to create a range of activities and opportunities for all year groups and we hope the pupils will be inspired to attend these.
We are continuing to develop and introduce a larger range of external clubs for the pupils.
Further information with regards how to sign up for clubs will be shared via Schoolcomms, these will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
If you would like to find out more about our enrichment curriculum or clubs, please contact Mrs Skinner via the school office.