Enrichment Overview

Inspirational teaching and learning in the classroom ensure our students’ academic success.

Hatch End High School also believes that an outstanding education offers all students an extensive range of extra experiences which will enable them to develop and be truly successful in life. We ensure our young people have full access to the same kinds of opportunities as students in the private sector.

In Years 7 and 8, all students have a timetabled hour where they are able to choose from an enrichment offer which will provide them with new skills and broaden their horizons. They are also actively encouraged to become involved in a wide range of supplementary activities provided before and after school, at break-time and out of school hours. These will include sport and the arts as well as character forming programmes such as Duke of Edinburgh; the Brilliant Club; Debate Mate; Young Enterprise; Maths Challenge and the Arts Award.

Our Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics enrichment programme is second to none, and students compete in regular challenges as well as making frequent visits to Universities to participate in a wide range of Masterclasses.

The Arts are woven into the very “fabric of the building” at Hatch End High School and brought alive in the main curriculum areas as well as our extensive enrichment provision. The Music Department offers a huge array of opportunities - from individual instrumental lessons to bands, choirs and many, many public concerts.

Learning outdoors is essential to develop resilience and we offer a wide variety of outdoor experiences such as The Duke of Edinburgh programme, an international award in which many of our students across the year groups participate to achieve their Awards. The challenges and experiences students face are invaluable markers for future life, building self-confidence, a spirit of adventure and teamwork. 

An exciting variety of trips, both locally and internationally, take place throughout the whole year, from the History Trip to Berlin, Geography Field Trips UK wide and, of course, our wonderful free museums in London.

How do I find out what activities are on offer?

Our ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES change regularly. We advertise them through:

  • Our daily notice in tutor times
  • Assemblies
  • Posters around the school
  • School Newsletter

We are also developing our use of EduLink in order to communicate these further with parents and students.

NO EDUCATION CAN BE COMPLETE; INDEED, NO PROGRAMME OF EDUCATION CAN EVEN BEGIN, WITHOUT MAKING THE ARTS AND CREATIVITY CENTRAL TO A CHILD’S LIFE. - DFE

 

Why our young people value the opportunities at HEHS

Performances / Events

Please refer to the Curriculum section of our website for an overview of the whole curriculum.

Tweets

  • Mar 2024 Hatch End High School are proud to be supporting Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024! 🌟Watch this space for all the activities we get up to this week!#NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek pic.twitter.com/2Jz1Uk58SP
  • Mar 2024 🚨 Irony klaxon 🚨 This week, is all about going to sleep! We’ve got together with to bring you some expert tips on helping children and young people to develop a healthy sleeping pattern 😴 pic.twitter.com/BWHixkhhsw
  • Mar 2024 🚨 Irony klaxon 🚨 This week, is all about going to sleep! We’ve got together with to bring you some expert tips on helping children and young people to develop a healthy sleeping pattern 😴 pic.twitter.com/BWHixkhhsw
  • Mar 2024 Ramadan Mubarak to all of our Hatch End High School community🌙 pic.twitter.com/3IfcGFg04U
  • Mar 2024 As part of #IWD2024 today, HEHS students participated in , with pupils enjoying a variety of sports activities. HEHS also welcomed MP to discuss the importance of access to a wide range of sports for girls.Read more here: Read more pic.twitter.com/zYxBFQX0UT
  • Mar 2024 Thanks to for the opportunity to see the work they are doing to promote girls sport and football in particular on pic.twitter.com/NxVzKI04z1
  • Mar 2024 Thanks to for the opportunity to see the work they are doing to promote girls sport and football in particular on pic.twitter.com/NxVzKI04z1
  • Mar 2024 Happy from everyone at HEHS! Today, pupils across the school have been participating in various activities to raise awareness & recognise the vast achievements of women across the world. pic.twitter.com/dwwvacpCUk
  • Mar 2024 Happy 💜 Today we celebrate women's achievements & across our communities. On we elevate the focus on to help forge a world 🌎Thanks everyone everywhere for supporting 🙏🏾 Read more pic.twitter.com/2UWqM5ike7
  • Mar 2024 has officially begun 🎉!There's plenty to get involved with, including live lessons, activity packs & . Check out the website for all the info: Read more to tag us to share your celebrations, we love to see it!
  • Mar 2024 Happy ! 📖 💫Our free guide, packed with tips and advice for parents and educators, explores ways to help children truly enjoy the magic of story time. ✨Download now >> Read more pic.twitter.com/SQllzgsBun
  • Mar 2024 … WINS! 👊💥 This week’s knockout guide fills parents and educators in on the latest edition of the fighting game Tekken – highlighting potential risks and suggesting how to help young gamers play more safely 🛡Download >> Read more pic.twitter.com/FBfsyYco7C