Our Super Curriculum - KS3 and KS4
Super Curriculum- KS3 and KS4
The notion of a super curriculum is to foster a love of learning and generate aspirations that go beyond the classroom. This is a key tenet of one of our school drivers: Developing Wisdom in All. It is also an exemplification of our school’s selected biblical quote: ‘Be Transformed by the Renewing Of Your Mind’~ Romans: 12.
As well as increasing students’ diligence and resilience, we encourage all our students to engage in the super curriculum to better equip themselves for life beyond school by deepening their knowledge and developing their love for learning. This deepening of knowledge will enhance students’ abilities to talk about their favourite subjects with confidence and conviction, an integral skill for interviews.
In this section of the website, you will find a collection of subject pages, which have been designed by the Subject Departments at Epping St. John’s to inspire your child’s love for learning. These include a variety of links and suggestions to enable students to explore their favourite subjects beyond the confines of the taught syllabus. These subject pages are by no means exhaustive lists but should offer your child a source of inspiration. These activities vary in their degree of stretch and challenge (category) and take many forms that fall within the following domains:
- something to watch;
- something to listen to;
- something to read;
- somewhere to go;
- something to do!
The Categories:
- Getting Started KS3 – aimed at Year 7-9
- Going Further KS4 – aimed at Year 10-11 but might also provide insight for students in year 9 as they consider their GCSE Options
- Open Your Mind KS5 Bridge – aimed at Year 11 students as they consider their Post-16 Options
As well as our own extensive extra-curricular clubs and activities offer, to stretch interests and imaginations further, we encourage students to join a regional or national club or society related to their academic interests- this is an excellent way to network with peers interested in the same subjects and looks brilliant on Personal Statements as part of UCAS applications.
Please note that there is a separate mandatory Super Curriculum initiative for KS5 students organised by Ms. Mascherin and the 6th Form Team.