Enrichment

Weldon Village Academy offers a wide variety of extra-curricular opportunities through a timetabled programme over the year. These encompass traditional activities such as sports, music and additional subject support. The academy day extends to 4.15pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and 4pm Friday for those students who wish to stay for after-school activities or additional curriculum assistance – these sessions are called Session 6.

It is expected that students will attend some Session 6s to expand their horizons and push themselves in a field of their interest. Every curriculum area will offer at least one Session 6 after school and we aim to continue to develop other opportunities – for example, Duke of Edinburgh, Educational Trips, as well as sporting programmes in rugby, hockey, football and netball across our partnership with the Trust. Session 6 is also a crucial factor in ensuring our students achieve their absolute best. Tutors will recommend sessions that will be useful if a student needs additional support or clarification. Please click here to sign your child up for Session 6 clubs.

Enrichment Opportunities 

We believe in an all-inclusive education where every child not only develops academic skills, but self-confidence, life-skills, and leadership experiences. In addition to the weekly enrichment programme, there is a wide -range of other whole academy community events:

• Inter-House competitions
• Extended curriculum days
• Enrichment week
• Charity events

There are student leadership opportunities to be found throughout all aspects of academy life – from the informal leadership that is inherent in the mixed age tutor groups, through to the academy Student Council. 

Valued Member of the Community 

Weldon Village Academy will be a valued member of the wider community and a source of immense pride. Drawing upon the village college roots of the Trust, we firmly believe our role is to provide for all members of the community we serve. This means that we will look to open the school’s facilities to the community and seek to run community education courses. Students will also be exposed to many opportunities in which they can help their in-school communities. They can take up a Head of House role or join the Student Council, and, in doing so, will work towards their Leadership Pledges whilst airing their views and concerns.

Establishing close links with younger students at nearby primary schools is also important, and we will be inviting them into Weldon Village Academy to take part in a range of sporting, science and cultural projects. It is also encouraged that some of the academy’s teachers will support local primary schools to provide the students with wider opportunities in areas such as high-ability maths and English, modern languages and sport. 

Young Carers 

A Young Carer is a child under 18 who regularly helps to look after a family member or friend who is disabled, ill, has a mental health condition or addiction problem. Children may engage in:

• Practical tasks (cooking, housework and shopping)
• Physical care (lifting or helping someone use the stairs)
• Personal care (dressing, washing, helping with toilet needs)
• Managing the family budget (collecting benefits and prescriptions)
• Managing medication
• Looking after younger siblings
• Helping someone communicate

Weldon Village Academy recognises the vital role Young Careers play in their home life and will seek to support them by providing information, advice, support and respite.

Things to do before You’re 14

The Academy will encourage students to explore the world we live in and have set a challenge to all students to complete.