Non COVID times: 

We run a fantastic Enrichment Program which gives students opportunities to get involved in a wide range of projects, societies and activities in Sport, Creative and Performing Arts as well as academic subjects. Many activities are run by our own staff but we also work with external organisations and specialist providers to ensure a high quality offer for students.  There is a specially designed Enrichment Programme for students who have Special Educational Needs although all our societies are inclusive. We encourage all our students to take part in at least one activity, to enrich their experience and enjoyment of learning as well as develop new skills, interests and friendships. Unless otherwise stated, the program runs from 3.15pm – 4.15pm each day.

COVID arrangements: November 2020

Staff and Prefects at Heartlands have contributed to this updated Enrichment Grid, which contains activities you can be getting on with to enrich yourself and develop your character while you are at home and clubs can’t take place.

The Grid is divided into different categories, so you may wish to focus on activities that interest you most. Activities highlighted in yellow are specific clubs that some of you have already taken part in.

We’d love to hear from you: email your tutor any photos or videos of you doing any of these enrichment activities!

Category Activity and any links
Physical 
  • Jogging
  • Yoga
  • Couch to 5K – download the app on your phone
  • Just dance videos here
  • PE with Joe videos here
 Thinking 
  • Y9 and 10 Chess Club.. Join Chess.Com here. Email Mr Seldon if you’d like to be involved
  • Make 24 Maths Game. Play online here.
  • Su Doku. Play online here.  
  • Trivia quizzes here
Mental 
  • Y7 Meditation: Join Ms Falinska’s Zoom link from 3.30-4pm every Tuesday. Link is here.
  • Doing an activity mindfully. For example, eating,    walking or listening to music.  
  • Mindfulness colouring here. 
 Arts
  • Y7/8 Art club. Get involved here!
  • Y7/8 Music Producers. Get involved here!
  • Take a look at Heartlands Arts Land (Lots of Activities to keep you busy
  • Cross stitch and/or sewing/drawing
  • Try out one (or more!) of the DT challenges here
  • Free classical music streaming HERE
Writing
  • Y10 Creative Writing: Mr Abel will email club members about this. Email Mr Abel If you’d like to get involved (open to other years too)
  • Freewriting- Writing whatever comes into your mind without worrying if it makes sense.
 Learning 
  • Y7 Science Club: Ms Coverdale is setting tasks to club members. Email Ms Coverdale if you’d like to get involved.
  • Earn your Duke of York iDEA award in technology and business here (this gets you a real award – bronze or silver)
  • Learning a language here
  • Brilliant Speakers for Schools taks here
  • Watch Ted Talks here
  • Online courses on a range of subjects (Recommended for KS4),  here.