Enrichment-Sixth-Form (ID 1007)

• Trips (UK and Overseas)
  Trips (UK and Overseas)

  Exploring, Discovering, Growing: A Year of Adventures for Year 12

  The year ahead promises an exciting array of trips and expeditions designed to enrich the Year 12 experience beyond the classroom. From the vibrant streets of Salamanca to the tranquil shores of Runswick Bay, students will explore diverse landscapes and cultures. Highlights include outdoor challenges in the Lake District and North Yorkshire, cultural outings to Harrogate Theatre and the White Rose Shopping Centre, and insightful visits to Leeds Trinity University. The year culminates in the inspiring Lourdes pilgrimage, offering opportunities for reflection and service. Together, these experiences foster independence, curiosity, and lifelong memories.

  A Journey of Enrichment and Reflection for Year 13

  Year 13 students can look forward to a programme of trips that combine cultural discovery, creative inspiration, and personal growth. Highlights of the year include an unforgettable visit to London to experience the renowned Rambert dance company, a meaningful retreat at Castlerigg in the Lake District, and the ever-popular Salamanca trip, deepening language skills and cultural understanding. These experiences are designed to broaden horizons, strengthen friendships, and provide valuable moments of reflection as students prepare for life beyond school.

• Congress
  Congress

  Welcome to Congress

  Congress is a group of Sixth Form students, elected by their classmates and teachers, who help lead school life. They organise events, support charities, represent student views, and work closely with the St. Aidan’s Senate.

  Congress meets weekly and makes sure everyone in the Sixth Form has a voice.

• Debating Society
  Debating Society

  The Sixth Form debating club meets at lunchtimes on a weekly basis. Most weeks we prepare a debate on an agreed, usually topical, subject. The format of the debate varies, though we often hold parliamentary-style debates so we can include as many people as possible. We also enter competitions, such as the ESU Mace, so there are opportunities to compete against other schools. We also hold informal (but nonetheless competitive!) inter-school debates a few times a year.

  Debating develops important skills, such as constructing an argument, thinking on your feet and communicating clearly to an audience. These skills are invaluable at school, university and beyond. At the very least we encourage you to come along and see what we do. In time we hope that you will have a go. Debating is a skill, so while it will probably be nerve-wracking at first, practice makes a huge difference. In any case, it is always carried out in a supportive, friendly and good humoured environment. Debating Club is an always enjoyable occasion.

• Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award
  Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award

  The Duke of Edinburgh Award is committed to providing young people an enjoyable, challenging and rewarding programme of personal development which is of the highest quality and the widest reach.

  The Award Scheme, a registered charity, is a voluntary non-competitive programme of activities for anyone aged 14-25. It provides individual challenge and encourages young people to undertake constructive, challenging and enjoyable activities in their free time.

• Sports
  Sports

  At our sixth form, sport plays a key role in supporting both physical and mental health. It’s also a great way to build teamwork and strengthen friendships. Whether you’re taking to the field for rugby or football, enjoying the fast pace of netball and basketball, joining the running club, or picking up a badminton racquet, there’s something for everyone. We encourage you to get involved, stay active, and enjoy all the benefits that come with being part of a team.

• Fitness Suite
  Fitness Suite

  Our Fitness Suite

• Concert Band
  Concert Band

  Play with our Concert Band

• Chaplaincy
  Chaplaincy

  Welcome to Chaplaincy

• Senior Choir
  Senior Choir

  Join our Senior Choir

• School Production
  School Production

  Our School Production