Enrichment at Northstowe Secondary College by Northstowe Secondary College

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Northstowe Secondary College as part of Meridian Trust, believe in an all-round education where ‘every child develops self-confidence, life-skills and leadership experiences. In order to support our challenging curriculum, we have also developed and invested in a simple but broad set of Academy PLEDGES that students are expected to complete during the course of their time at Northstowe Secondary College.

These PLEDGES are modelled on the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme in that each student is expected to complete at least one PLEDGE in every Bronze section by the end of year 9 and Silver section by the end of year 10. For those who want to progress more quickly there is a Gold PLEDGE award and this will be presented to each successful student by a senior member of the Meridian Trust staff at a special award ceremony.

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PLEDGES is an awards system which offers students a range of character building opportunities that enhance their learning and development. The PLEDGES system aims to encourage and support many important qualities in students such as leadership, citizenship, moral purpose, sense of community and collective responsibility. Many of the PLEDGES criteria have at their core the British Values of; Democracy, The rule of law, Individual Liberty, Mutual Respect and Tolerance.

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To ensure all pupils gain the award they will be supported through school activities and tutor discussion, but the onus is on the pupil to ensure all sections of the PLEDGES are complete. Parents will be made aware of their child’s progress through the regular written reporting cycle.

We want, and expect, all students to participate in at least one after school club as part of the PLEDGES Programme so that they can benefit from the skills and personal qualities that these clubs help to develop.

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We want all of our students to have at least one opportunity to represent Northstowe Secondary College in a sporting, artistic or academic event or competition. To make the most of these opportunities, students should work with their form tutor and regularly attend the clubs and activities on offer.

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Our aim:

All members of the NSC family should have a voice in it. All voices and comments are of merit, even if they seem to criticise. However, we seek to be positive in our interactions with our students, parents, other staff and visitors.
It is important to keep true to our values in all our interactions.
All students should have the opportunity to get involved in student leadership in their time with us. This may be by holding a formal role, getting involved in an event or participating in consultations about their school.

More information on this can be found on our Student Leadership webpage.

Autumn Term 2025 Clubs

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Lunch Time, After School and PREP clubs for Autumn Term 2025 in the attached document.

Aspire Challenge Board

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Every student that completes at least 8 challenges will earn 10 House Points for their House, and be invited to a special end of year celebration event.

Information about the award

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My D of E journey

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Reasons to take part in D of E

Award Planner

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Ideas for each section of the award

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First D of E expedition - 9th/10th July 2022

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A Parent's Guide to School Trips at NSC

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1-2-1 Instrument, Singing, Dance and Drama lessons at NSC

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Please view the attached document to find information on peripatetic lessons offered at NSC, additionally with some FAQs and contact details. If you have any further questions, please contact Mr Mulholland, Curriculum Lead for Music, on BMulholland@northstowesc.org.