Stretch

Stretch 

Stretch lessons give our students the opportunity to extend their knowledge far beyond the national curriculum. In Year 7 and 8 each cycle has a different topic to explore. Lectures extend to topics not normally covered in within their curriculum. Stretch supports our students building a broad and deep knowledge base. Lectures link to students’ Stretch projects which develop students’ autonomy, oracy and love of learning. 

Year 7 

Cycle 1- Personal me 

Cycle 2- Active Citizens 

Cycle 3- Dream Team 

Year 8 

Cycle 1- Community Action 

Cycle 2- First Give Project 

Cycle 3- Dream Team 

This academic year sees a shoft towards Community action and ‘Driving Positive Change’ within the Academy and its surrounding areas. In Year 8, we collaborate with First Give, where students raise money for their chosen charity and present on their action projects. 

A total of £1,434 was raised for a variety of charities. 

Stretch projects 

Each student explores an area of interest within a given theme and exhibit their work to peers, families and the community at the end of each cycle during stretch final day. 

During each 13 week cycle, students work independently to research, prepare and practice their presentation. Students have discreet lectures to support them through this process and can seek support from their teacher. Students are expected to spend 60 minutes a week preparing their presentation during weeks 3-8. 

During stretch final day, we invite a panel of judges to score the finalists based on a number of stretch standards including the quality and depth of their research; the clarity and organisation of their presentation; and their ability to reflect on their learning and achievement.