Enrichment Programme
Over your time in Sixth Form, you will have plenty of opportunities to develop your academic skills to build a really powerful set of qualifications.
This is only half the story. Building an unbeatable CV is about so much more than purely academic qualities and the enrichment programme is designed to sit alongside your academic and elective studies and really "make the difference", giving you the opportunity to develop your personal qualities, many of which you are yet to discover. Learning about yourself is one of the keys to success and you may already be participating in many enriching activities outside school.
Working with the school or wider community will extend your experience of life in general and the skills that you will use will stay with you forever. Most of the activities on offer are completed at a time to suit you, so go on, get involved. Some activities will start in September, but some will take time to organise fully and will be rolled out as the year progresses.
Personal Development Opportunities
Year 7 Mentoring Group
You will be a team of students working individually with one or more Y7 pupils offering encouragement, providing support to help the children to feel confident and to progress positively during the crucial early year at Driffield School. You will receive training and support from staff during this time. This is an exciting project.
Key Stage 4 Mentoring Group
You will be a team of students working individually with one or more Y10 pupils offering encouragement, providing support to help these students to feel confident and to progress positively at the start of their GCSE courses at Driffield School. You will receive training and support from staff during this time. With pupils in Y10 and Y11, you can offer your support through GCSE coursework requirements - you can really make a difference to students looking to achieve at GCSE.
Subject Ambassadors
A fantastic way to work alongside the staff in a subject area. There are many projects that you could be involved in. This could range from working in the classroom alongside Y7 pupils to preparing material for display or helping to prepare materials for lessons. Every subject area would like at least one Ambassador - you are vital to the success of our younger pupils. Application From from your Tutor.
| English | |
| Maths | |
| ICT | |
| Mod Langs | |
| Art | |
| Textiles | |
| Product Design | |
| Food Tech | |
| Performing Arts | |
| Biology | |
| Chemistry | |
| Physics | |
| History | |
| Geography | |
| PSHCE | |
| RE | |
| PE | |
| Learning Support |
Medics R Us
Interested in studying Medicine, Vet Science, Dentistry? Be a part of a group interested in a career in these areas, useful tips on keeping up with the latest research, preparing for University, Work Experience, work shadowing, courses and getting ready for interview. You'll also be a part of a group working with younger pupils who share your ambitions.
Sixth Form Committee (meetings when needed)
Make a difference to how things are run, you are the voice of the Sixth Form student population here at Driffield School. Get involved with events for the Year 11 to Y12 programme, putting together a prospectus, representing the needs and requirements of the Y12 students making things happen! You can make a real difference. Meets regularly to sort out fundraising for social events, organising year book, leaver's hoodies etc. Make a difference to your own community.
Charity Committee (meeting when needed)
A group of students wishing to be responsible for the organisation of activities which will contribute to local, national and international charity organisations. Get involved with Comic Relief, Wear it Pink and Children in Need. Meetings are when needed.
Sixth Form Events Team
The year is packed with opportunities to be a part of a group who will organise and run specific events in the Sixth Form: Christmas Shopping, Theatre trips, London weekends, Easter Egg Hunt, Quizzes - if you can think of an event, we can work on putting it all together. Your imagination is the only limiting factor!!
Anti-Bullying Mentors
Get involved with this excellent whole school team to help us with Bullying issues. No need to have been involved before, get training and work directly with other students and staff.
International Projects Group (IPG)
Your chance to find out more about the exciting projects that you could be involved in during your time in the Sixth Form and beyond, taking you to places that you could only dream about!! Plenty of outside speakers and opportunities for international travel a strong possibility (Malawi etc). Also for those who might consider Higher Education outside the UK - USA, Australia, NZ, Holland, Ireland.
Boys and Girls Reading Mentors
Help to teach Y7 and Y8 boys and girls improve their reading skills. Mrs Cavalli is running this activity which is open to all Sixth Form students. A great way to show that reading is for everyone.
LRC Ambassadors
You would be assisting with loans and returns, helping young pupils on PCs, finding books and information. All the tasks associated with the LRC - at a time available to suit you.
House Ambassadors
All of you have been part of the House structure and although you are now mixed in with your Tutor Group, you still belong to your House Community. You could help support your House by being involved in any of the activities below. Starting HOUSE CLUBS (sport, board games, skateboard, chess, jazz club or anything else you fancy), direct support to Heads of House, working with Heads of House to help enhance the House identity, working with Form groups to look at planners etc.
Sixth Form Patrolling
Join the Sixth From patrolling team around the site at lunchtime. One day per week. Training is compulsory. Payment is £7 per hour. See the finance office for an application form.
Rotary Young Leaders
If you enjoy a challenge, enjoy meeting other young people and enjoy problem solving activities in an outdoor environment then the RYL Award could be just for you. Meet with local Rotary Group and be put forward for a sponsored week in August, free of charge, taking parts in lots of active leadership events involving other young people. A great opportunity and it is free!
Driffield Rotary Medical Bursary Awards
For students from Driffield School who are successful in gaining an undergraduate place to study Medicine, the Driffield Lions offer a medical bursary of £1000 per year towards tuition fees. Tick if you hope to study Medicine at university.
Career Development Programme
The Sixth Form provides a stepping stone to a future career and whether you choose to go to University or not, these opportunities may help you decide if a certain career is for you. Many of these opportunities will involve one-off annual day events, residential weekends and some may involve work placements or work shadowing. If you are interested in any of the career areas then please contact us.
Accountancy [ ] Careers allied to Caring (Care homes, social services, nursing) [ ] Careers allied to Medicine/Dentistry [ ] Physiotherapy [ ] Careers allied to Animal Care (including Veterinary Medicine) [ ] Primary Teaching [ ] Secondary Teaching [ ] Engineering (please indicate if you know: aeronautical, aerospace, automative, bio-chemical, civil and architectural, chemical, computer science, materials, physical sciences and system as well as general) [ ] Law [ ] Business Management [ ] Careers allied to Psychology [ ] Forensic Science [ ] Careers allied to Chemistry [ ] Chartered Surveyors [ ] Architecture [ ] Journalism [ ] Uniformed Services (Armed Forces, Police, Fire Service, Paramedic) [ ] Broadcasting [ ] Design [ ] Marketing [ ] Social Work [ ] Performance (Acting, Music, Stage management) [ ] Careers relating to IT [ ]
Study Abroad Group
The UK is not the only place where you can gain a degree! Many British students have found the delights of studying in another country have actually given them a serious competitive advantage over their peers when entering the employment market. The employment market is a GLOBAL market and as such study in the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Holland, Ireland, Czech Republic (to name just a few where English speaking degree courses are offered) can really make a difference. Of course, many of these countries also have much lower fees than the UK too and this can make a real difference financially!! Many countries offer superb scholarship opportunities and could find that all your fees will be paid for you.
Gap Year Group
"Gap Years" are becoming an ever more popular way of taking time out between Sixth Form study and University, but they need planning! This is not the "wait and see" option as a really worthwhile GAP YEAR can add so much to your personal CV. You'll find out about Travel opportunities, seasonal work, Summer camps, Volunteer Organisations who will help you find placements , courses, Expeditions and even Work Placements. Holding a place for University can help here as you will have something to come back to after your world travels. If you like a challenge, come and find out!!
Oxbridge Group
Have you ever considered going to Oxford or Cambridge University? If you have 5 or more A* at GCSE, then this option could be for you. These two Universities consistently rank at number 1 and 2 in the Best UK University League Tables and if you have the right GCSE profile, then there is no reason why you shouldn't consider them as part of your future. Over half of the students at these Universities are from schools like Driffield and naturally the contacts you make could change your life!!
Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Join the Duke of Edinburgh's award group this year. A wide variety of challenges and experiences await, giving you the chance to take part in new activities and build them into a widely recognised and highly regarded award.
Fitness Suite (Sessions set up by PE staff)
Work experience of any kind - we can help you to organise a placement. See Miss Bateman. This is critical if you want to work with adults or children in the future (medicine and careers allied to the NHS, Teaching, Social Work etc).
Other Activities
We can arrange other activities for you which will enhance your chances in the job market or even help with your part-time work.
First Aid Course - get a first aid qualification - great value - look out for the posters - this can help you in your employment and the qualification lasts for three years.
Cooking on a Budget (great for University!!) - again great value, look out for the information. A great way to make friends at Uni!! Make an awesome pie and everyone will love you!!
Food Hygiene and Safety - an essential industry standard qualification for anyone working in the food business. Could help you secure a good part time job at Uni!!
Safe Girls - a course designed to enhance young women's personal safety. It's a tough world out there and especially if you go off to live or work in a major city - it's not like Driffield!!
