Enrichment

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

  • Aug 2025 50 of our hardest-working Year 7s were celebrated at the annual Headteacher’s Reward Breakfast! 🌟 Honoured for their amazing academic progress, they enjoyed fresh pastries and fruit. Well done to all! 👏 pic.twitter.com/4NwiG3ujSX
  • Aug 2025 🎶 Our ever-growing choir had an incredible time performing as the guest choir at Harrow Arts Centre for the Harrow Music Service Songfest! 🌟 Huge thanks to Ms Birch and Mrs Pearn for making it happen! 👏🎵 pic.twitter.com/GGv9yiccsh
  • Aug 2025 🎨 Summer Art Challenge! Calling all students: any year, any style! Paint, draw, print, sculpt — create something amazing for our first Artist of the Month gallery in September. 🖌️✨ 📅 Deadline: Monday 8th September 2025. We can’t wait to see your creations! pic.twitter.com/MkqFiNaIaa
  • Aug 2025 Well done to Yusra S for achieving A, B, B in Psychology, Economics & Business! She’s off to to study Politics, Philosophy & Economics. An inspiring journey ahead, Yusra! 🌍#HatchEndHigh pic.twitter.com/NlNZaDylbA
  • Aug 2025 Huge congratulations to Renae M for achieving Distinction, Distinction, Distinction* in BTEC Extended Diploma in Business! She is excited to start an apprenticeship in Real Estate. We’re so proud of your success, Renae! 🏙️#HatchEndHigh pic.twitter.com/EkY6jqsdZn
  • Aug 2025 Big congratulations to Ali A for achieving A, A, B, B in Chemistry, Maths, Physics & Business! He’s heading to to study Aerospace Engineering. The sky’s the limit, Ali! ✈️#HatchEndHigh pic.twitter.com/szyt26u620
  • Aug 2025 Well done to Dhruvit P for achieving Distinction, Distinction, Distinction* in BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science! He is now looking forward to the next step studying Computer Science.#HatchEndHigh pic.twitter.com/NWirzTEMSr
  • Aug 2025 Congratulations to Adam A for achieving A, A, B in Biology, Chemistry & Maths! He’ll be studying Medicine at . A brilliant step towards an inspiring career in healthcare! 💙#HatchEndHigh pic.twitter.com/L1Dkck9qyN
  • Aug 2025 Well done to Rohan P for achieving A, A, B in Business, Economics & Maths! He’s heading to to study Maths & Finance. We’re so proud of your success, Rohan!#HatchEndHigh pic.twitter.com/G1hk9KwADh
  • Aug 2025 Well done to Bilan M for achieving Distinction, Distinction, Distinction** in BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science! She is looking forward to studying Diagnostic Radiography 🌟#HatchEndHigh pic.twitter.com/h4ipWXZe5J
  • Aug 2025 Congratulations to Siddhant P for achieving A, A, A, B* in EPQ, Economics, Maths & Business! He’ll be studying Politics, Philosophy & Economics at . A brilliant set of results for a bright future ahead! 🌟#HatchEndHigh pic.twitter.com/CZLqtl2maR
  • Aug 2025 Amazing work from Urvershi V who achieved A, A, A in Biology, Chemistry & Maths! She’s heading to to study Medicine. We’re so proud of your journey towards a career in healthcare, Urvershi! ❤️#HatchEndHigh pic.twitter.com/wdU73ertaI