Enrichment Activities

Whilst students are guaranteed an excellent academic education at Colston’s Girls’ School there is also so much more on offer:

• At the beginning of Year 12 students have a day of seminars on independent learning and time management. This helps to bridge the gap between GCSE and A level and gives students a sense of responsibility for their own learning. There are then follow-up sessions with mentors throughout the term.
• On the first Friday of term all Year 12 and 13 students depart for a PGL Activity weekend of team-building activities and initiative exercises. These encourage the development of key skills such as communication, teamwork and problem-solving. Students will have a fantastic, positive, confidence-building experience which will leave them with memories they will keep forever.
• There are city breaks on offer throughout the year.
• There is an overnight stay in London where students go on the London Eye, see a show, have dinner at Hard Rock café, see a gallery and of course go to Oxford Street.
• Students can become involved in the public speaking competitions through the Gabblers Society.
• Students can participate in the school drama productions and in the school choirs.
• Sporting activities continue with golf, climbing, karate, dance and fitness classes among the many activities on offer.
• There is the opportunity to do some form of community service and this is the student’s choice.
• And of course there is the opportunity to be involved in the Young Enterprise Scheme (link). The companies from Colston’s are always very successful winning in at least one of the categories.
• The opportunity to continue with the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is available for all those wishing to take advantage of this. Find out more at www.theaward.org.uk  
• The Sixth Form are also responsible for running charity events and each year a large sum of money is collected by the school for a wide range of charities.
• There are regular events such as BBQs and visits to the theatre, cinema and Laserquest.