Enrichment

The enrichment programme provides sixth formers with opportunities for developing a wide variety of skills, outside of the classroom.  Students who involve themselves in both their school and local community impress universities and employers, and the enrichment activities offered at St. Anthony’s facilitate this.  Opportunities offered include:

Work Experience
Students who wish to pursue careers in vocational professions (for example medicine, nursing and teaching) have grasped the opportunity to engage in work experience on a weekly basis.

Community Sports Leader Level 1 Award
We are able to offer Sixth Form students this recognised leadership qualification which enables them to run group sessions for younger children.  Although this is a valuable qualification to anyone considering a career in sport, it is open to everyone.

Drama
In these fun sessions students will find themselves acting out extracts from a diverse range of material, from Shakespeare to Alan Bennett.  At one point in the year, there is usually the opportunity to work with younger pupils – to lead and direct them in a drama activity – which is particularly useful for those wishing to pursue a career in teaching.

Media
The course gives students the opportunity to learn more about either print or broadcast media.  Topics covered may include production methods, film appreciation and writing skills.

Learning Basis Japanese, French or Spanish
A chance to pick up basic elements of another language.

Music Events
The Sixth Form Choir support a number of school events, including the Christmas and Summer Concerts.

The Music Department also produce annual Gilbert and Sullivan operettas, with auditions open to all.  Sixth Formers often like to get involved and help backstage, for example with lighting and sound, or, make-up.

The Sixth Form Council
In the course of Year 12, each form nominates two students to represent them on the council.  At the end of the year, the Head Girl and Deputy Head Girl are then elected – from amongst the council members.

There are regular meetings, where the council discuss various issues of Sixth Form life – one of the most important being the organisation of the Leavers’ Ball!!  They also raise funds for charity and hold various social events throughout the year.

Charity
The Sixth Form adopt a chosen charity, and come up with fun and unusual ways in which to fundraise for them every Christmas.  In the past, students have enjoyed visiting local children from underprivileged backgrounds, and presenting them with Christmas gifts.