Enrichment and extracurricular

At Dixons Ashton Academy, we encourage students to take part in extra-curricular activities, proven to strengthen students' enjoyment of school, boost physical health and social skills, and improve academic achievement. We have a number of clubs and activities available to children to participate in outside the normal school day; these update regularly to allow children good levels of personal choice. You can find out more about the activities we offer below.

To make this a reality, our charter for enrichment is a promise to students and their families that their child will:

• enjoy and experience a curriculum that extends well beyond the academic, understanding the importance of a range of British values

• promote the importance of working together and understanding that difference is a positive and that is what makes us all unique

• develop their character

• learn how to keep themselves safe and healthy (including when they are online)

• learn about healthy relationships and friendships through age appropriate relationships and sex education programme

• have a vast array of careers related events, experiences and encounters in order to develop their aspirations and career wellbeing

• have access to a stable and structured careers programme that is continually evaluated

• by the age of 14 (Year 9) have accessed and used information about careers pathways and labour market information to inform future study options.

• by the age of 14 (Year 9) have had the opportunity to learn how science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects help support people gain entry to a wide range of careers.

• be able to pursue careers that they are genuinely passionate about.

We are always open to suggestions for new activities.  If you have any suggestions, please speak to our enrichment co-ordinator.