Challenge Programme at Wellsway School

At Wellsway, we believe all students of all abilities need to be appropriately challenged and stretched to make the best progress possible. Wellsway School’s Challenge Programme has been designed for more able students in particular, to provide opportunities that develop problem solving, independence and subject-based skills in order to support them in excelling in their learning.

The programme is delivered both in-class and through extension activities:

To enhance the provision for more able students at Wellsway School through extra-curricular activities.
To give students the skills and motivation to extend their learning beyond the curriculum.
To inspire them to be ambitious and support them in achieving their ambitions – give them the necessary skills and experience for success at most competitive destinations.

The Challenge Programme is inclusive and open to all pupils

The activities on offer depend on the age of the student. 
At KS3 (Yr7-9) we encourage love of learning through fun activities.
At KS4 we focus on developing the skills needed for academic success and encouraging high aspirations.
In KS5 we support pupils to reach their ambitious goals and prepare them for their future.

KS3 (Year 7-9)

Termly fun after-school Subject Sessions to encourage pupils to look beyond the curriculum.  The following events are currently planned, more may be added:

Term 2: Tue 21/11/23 Science of Earthquakes

Term 3: Tue 30/01/24  Humanities

Term 4: Tue 19/03/24 English

Term 6: Tue 11/06/24 Math Team Challenge

Term 6: Tue 18/06/24 DT

3 Activity Sessions each year during school hours develop the skills needed for self-challenge

KS4 (Year 10-11)

• AQA Higher Project Qualification – Students have weekly sessions after school learning research, analysis
       time management and presentations skills. 
• They then spend 30 hours working independently on a project of their own choice to demonstrate their skills
• Challenge Future – Informing and inspiring pupils about post-16 options with sessions on “Why go to University,” 
      “Why go to Oxbridge” and a visit to a university campus

KS5 (Year 12-13)

• AQA Extended Project Qualification – Students have taught sessions on research, analysis
       time management and communication skills
• Supported by a supervisor, students undertake an extended project of their own choice
• Support for those applying to competitive courses including subject-specific mentors
       support with application and interview practice.
• Residential visit to Cambridge University

 Challenge information evening