Enrichment Week is when the school timetable is halted and The Henry Beaufort Staff are able to arrange activities which can extend and enrich the curriculum for all students both in and out of school. Students have the opportunity to work in different groups to their normal timetable and with different staff – whether they are taking part in activities on the school site, on day trips or on residential visits.
Enrichment week 2024 was amazing. It was great for our students to enjoy a week filled with different activities, opportunities and challenges!
Year 7
The Year 7 students attended a 2-night camp in the New Forest and, whilst in school for 2 days, went to the cinema and took part in a rotation of activities which included escape rooms, task master, frisbee, face painting, fun art and many other challenging activities.
As always, camping at Tile Barn was great fun and the weather was kind! Students took part in outdoor adventurous activities, enjoyed a 5km New Forest walk and enjoyed playing lots of games! For some Year 7 students, this was their first experience of a residential trip and it was magical! The students were incredibly well-behaved and really represented the school so well.
Year 8 and Year 9
Year 8 and 9 students had the option to take part in various activities which they chose from the Enrichment Week booklet. They were able to opt into the activities on offer that they thought they would enjoy the most.
France (Year 8)
40 students and staff went on a trip to Normandy, France during Enrichment Week. During the stay at the beautiful Prieuré St Gabriel, students had the opportunity to visit Mont St Michel, the Bayeux Tapestry, the Beach at Carolles, a goat's cheese farm and a chocolate factory. We were greeted by Mado, our ‘Animatrice’ and group leader in France. Mado was brilliant at encouraging the use of French, hosted our stay and made sure our trip was enjoyable and ran smoothly. She and the HB staff certainly did ensure that this happened and, as a result, the students and staff had the most amazing time!
The staff at the Centre, the Chef and the Driver were hugely complimentary about our students and said that they were the best school group they have ever had in terms of respectfulness, kindness and curiosity! I think it’s safe to say that everybody had the most amazing trip and some wonderful memories were made!
Brecon Beacons (Year 8 and 9)
A group of 48 students headed off to Brecon (Bannau Brycheiniog) to take part in an action-packed week of challenging outdoor activities. Students had the opportunity to walk up Pen y Fan, Caving, canoeing, orienteering, as well as a whole host of team-building activities in the evening. It was great to see all the students embracing new challenges.
Berlin (Year 9)
A group of 40 students headed off to Berlin. On the journey there, everyone nervously listened to the England Football Euro final and, despite the loss, it didn’t dampen the mood of the students.
It was an action-packed week, and the students got to experience so many landmarks and highlights in and around Berlin. The trip included a cruise along the River Spree, the Berlin Zoo and historical visits to the Brandenburg Gate, the Holocaust memorial and the Sachsenhausen Concentration camp.
The students were a credit to the school. They were respectful and well-behaved and also had the opportunity to be able to improve and develop their German-speaking skills.
Belgium (Year 9)
This is the first year we have run this trip and it was a great week! Students visited Brussles and Bruges, which are both amazing places. There was a combination of history and culturally enriching opportunities; visiting the Parlamentarium, looking at historical buildings and sights, going on a boat trip and learning about the production of chocolate. Then the fun day at Walibi – a huge amusement park!
Again, the students were amazing!!! A pleasure to take away.
Underwater Art
During the Underwater Art, students worked with an exciting and broad range of materials, from wire and plaster bandage to clay and textiles and created some masterpieces! They enjoyed a day at Bournemouth Oceanarium to get some inspiration for their artwork!
Saints Foundation Football Coaching
A group of students took part in a week of top-quality football coaching delivered by Saints Foundation coaches. The aim of the week was to improve basic skills of passing, shooting and tackling, as well as developing tactical skills and their knowledge of the game. Competitions ran throughout the week, such as a penalty shootout and a crossbar challenge. On Friday, students had the opportunity to visit the Southampton Football Club training ground, and they were given a tour of the stadium with a visit to the shop!
MasterChef
The students made a variety of both sweet and savoury food products throughout the week. During the week their cooking skills improved so much!
Lego Animation
Students who visited LEGOLAND certainly enjoyed what it had to offer and had the opportunity to take part in a workshop called Lego! Camera! Action! Throughout the week, students made their own Lego animation, and the quality of the final animation was exceptional.
Feathers and Fur
This activity was great for those students who love animals! This was an action-packed week when students visited the New Forest Wildlife Park, Hawk Conservancy, Living Rainforest and students even got to walk Alpacas!
Sandbanks
The Sandbanks trip is always a popular trip and understandably so! Over 100 students took part in this activity. The weather and the conditions were varied, but the students enjoyed a fabulous week taking part in a variety of water sports which included paddleboarding, kayaking, wind surfing, a day on a yacht or speed boat trips, plus many more.
Sports Week
This is a busy week for the students who opt for Sport Week! The students take part in a variety of sporting activities on the school site for 2 days and also enjoy days at Calshot, which involve skiing, Aerotek, Ringo’s, Rifle shooting and Climbing. This week also offers a day of bowling and laser tag and finally a day at Splashdown waterpark! This is a great day trying out all the flumes and rides – Miss Colebourn will tell you how much fun it was!
A huge thank you must go to all the staff who organised, delivered and took part in the activities this week. Without their hard work, this week of fun and culturally enriching opportunities for the students would not be possible.
The students had a great week, and we are already looking forward to Enrichment Week 2025. This is a really unique week, and students will need to make sure that they continue to collect their stamps throughout the year as they work towards this reward week next year.
We recently celebrated our 50th anniversary with a wonderful celebration service in Winchester Cathedral, marking a significant milestone in the history of The Henry Beaufort School. Since our establishment in 1971 as the first purpose-built, coeducational, comprehensive school in Winchester, we have been committed to providing quality education and fostering a supportive community for generations of students from the Teg Down, Weeke Manor, Harestock estates, and beyond.
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