The Sixth Form Enrichment and Co-Curricular Opportunities
It is incredibly important that the Sixth Form experience is about
giving you the opportunity to build and develop personal qualities and skills. At Astrea, you will experience a rich, tailor-made
enrichment & co-curricular programme because we are committed to broadening
your horizons and interests beyond the classroom. You can expect:
- To learn about career options and further education pathways from a wide range of speakers. For example, lawyers, doctors, civil servants, journalists, bankers and MPs
- To benefit from expertise of Level 6 registered career development professional
- To attend lectures and taster sessions which go beyond the curriculum in your subjects
- To participate in timetabled electives such e.g. DoE, Sports and fitness, climbing, French
- To engage in sustained programmes that build
- University and work place readiness with organisations such as:
- HeppHUB – Higher Education Progression Partnership
- Sutton Trust Pathways Programmes: Law, Medicine, Engineering, Consulting, Banking, Finance
- The University of Sheffield’s Discover Programme
- The University of Sheffield Us in Schools Mentoring Programme
- UpTree – professional network for young people
- Medics Mentors
- Aspiring Medics Programme and more with the Medical Projects
- Aspiring Professionals Programme Employer Insights with the Social Mobility Foundation
- To serve the community and take on leadership roles as visible and powerful role models who will contribute through:
- Supervising lunch, break time & the library
- Being a Reading mentor
- Volunteering locally
- Participating in a peer mentor programme
- Taking on the role of subject ambassadors who use their expertise to support in lessons with younger scholars
- Supporting groups such anti-bullying ambassadors and the school council
- Supporting enrichment through sports clubs, homework club, book club, creative writing