Lift Kingsley

Urban Scholars

Lift Kingsley offers a wealth of free enrichment clubs and opportunities. Our Clubs offer targets a wealth of opportunities and interests from:

This programme looks to support like-minded Scholars explore their potential to ensure successful life outcomes. What success looks like will be different for every Scholar and individuality is encouraged and supported. However, a sense of belonging will be nurtured at every opportunity and many of our students have excelled throughout their time on the programme, none more so than our recent Head Student, Dev Vashisht.

Through the Urban Scholars Programme, Scholars are be exposed to workshops, new ways of thinking, and unique and inspirational guest speakers. . Personal stories are shared so that Scholars may see themselves reflected in these speakers and gain insights on how to tread a positive path to success despite circumstances that may challenge their ability to focus on study. In addition, through reflection, Scholars are encouraged to gain a sense of self and their place in the world as they hear about the influence speakers have had on society.

‘When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.’ Audre Lorde

The programme is collaborative, working with Brunel University, schools, community partners, Scholars, and their families. Scholars come from different geographic areas and backgrounds but all share commitment and the ability to engage in the challenging experiences that the programme offers beyond the curriculum. Scholars work collaboratively on community service projects whilst being exposed to our partners’ inspirational work in their specialist fields. Scholars will normally be with the programme for a period of 3 years, taking part in Saturday workshops and activities whilst attending regular workshops with our Tutors in specific subject areas during term time. Despite the weekend commitment, many of our students have cited the benefits of the programme to building their self-worth, self-esteem and aspirations for the future.

Our students have a vast menu of opportunities to enrich their experience in the Arts, STEM and the wider world, developing their ability to engage in the world of employment and beyond:

Fresh Enterprise - Belazu
DPD Partnership
BFI
Othello Trip - Globe Theatre
Schools Climate Conference
Kew Gardens
Psychology (KS5)
Livery Awards - MC Satchi and Polar Capital
Thorpe Park and Cinema Trips
PGL - Year 11 - PP is driving factor!
Hounslow Teen Read and Speed Read
Jack Petchey Speak Out Challenge
Shakespeare Tour
Supreme Court - Westminster
Careers Fair - Tottenham Hotspur FC
International Cricket

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Extra curricular time table

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At Lift Kingsley we aim to provide a range of enrichment activities to all students that allow them to experience opportunities beyond the classroom. Through an expansive enrichment offer students will be confident and develop skills that will support them when they leave the school and our comprehensive enrichment offer is also built around our values, fostering kindness, courage and curiosity.

The enrichment and personal development programme at Lift Kingsley aims to develop a curriculum that extends beyond the academic. The opportunities offered to students will allow students to understand how to play a positive and successful role within our society. We want to support the character development of all of our students and prepare them for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life. We aim to provide our students with opportunities for them to learn about rights and responsibilities and appreciate what it means to be an active member of a diverse society

All students try as many activities as possible during their time at Lift Kingsley in order to maximise their character development
A spirit of competition is actively encouraged and rewarded in order to bring out the very best in each student
As students move up the school, they will be encouraged to become leaders and mentors to the younger students in their chosen activity.
Students have the opportunity to play competitive sports against other schools and take part in local competitions is the norm at Lift Kingsley.

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Every enrichment activity at Lift Kingsley:

Allows for students to make noticeable progress and develop real life skills where appropriate and, in some cases, formal accreditation
Be engaging, challenging and inspirational
Promote curiosity, healthy minds and healthy bodies
Embed enrichment as part of ‘The Kingsley Way’
Allow for all students to take advantage of additional learning opportunities through offering a free and exciting clubs

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Built within and alongside our enrichment program will be the basic entitlement for every student at Lift Kingsley. As part of our character development programme very student at Lift Kingsleywill:

Visit a museum or art gallery every year
Visit a university during each key stage
Visit a royal park (Richmond or Bushy)
Engage in a cultural activity (theatre, cinema, arts or sport)
Receive independent 1-2-1 careers guidance
Experience democracy by having the opportunity to elect the student leadership team
Deliver a speech and speak publicly

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And every student could: