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The purpose of the college Enhancement programme is to broaden
your range of activities, experiences, skills and qualifications and
also gives you an opportunity to meet and socialise with other
students.
Your examination subjects are of great importance and it is vital
that you achieve the best grades you can. However, alongside a
good academic profile, employers and university admissions tutors
are favouring students who have developed other interests, skills
and experiences. With ever increasing competition to secure jobs
and university places, anything extra that makes you stand out
from the average ‘good’ student will give you a head start. The
enhancement programme at Notre Dame aims to offer you such
opportunities.
Weekly Programme
At Notre Dame, there are many activities available as part of our
weekly programme (a full list is provided in the Enhancement
Booklet available from College). These include community service,
numerous sporting and recreational activities, ranging from men’s
and women’s football to climbing, as well as certificated courses
such as First Aid and The Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Certain departments within college also run more subject specific activities. These include drama, after effects and special effects using adobe after effects run by the media department, the english department’s college newspaper and the law discussion group which is offered by the law department. In addition to this, you will be offered the opportunity to learn to ski at Xscape in Castleford, following which a residential trip to the Alps can be used to hone your skills!
The college also offers a wide range of volunteering opportunities. These include the Sport Leaders Award and the Gaelic Football Leadership project, Wise up to Water, Pre teaching, Buddy Scheme and the VINE project. All students who volunteer will have the opportunity to work towards a Vinvolved award and those involved in sport leadership will be registered for the Step into Sport awards.
Enhancement Week
At the end of the Lower Sixth, the College runs Enhancement Week where you can choose from a programme of in-college activities and day trips or take part in a residential trip or a work experience placement.
Students choosing to participate in in-college activities and day trips are presented with a wide choice of activities and opportunities, including self-defence, sport and physical activities, first aid qualifications, university and law courts trips and C.A.D. training, and get to create their own programme for the week.
Work Experience is very popular especially with students looking to apply for medical related degrees or considering careers in a medical field and students take part in a full week’s placement.
The residential trips include a Psychology trip to Barcelona, a Geography trip to Iceland, the Coast-to-Coast bike ride and an Outdoor Adventure trip to the Lake District, amongst others.
Students also have the opportunity to be part of the group of young people who travel to Lourdes in collaboration with the Leeds Diocese. Here, they assist the sick, disabled and elderly, helping to enrich their pilgrimage.
The weekly programme and the end of year enhancement week at Notre Dame allow you to make the most of your opportunities to enhance both your education and your life.
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