Co-curricular Opportunities

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