READY TO ASPIRE HIGHER
We hold the highest aspirations for every pupil, further supported through our Aspire Higher Programme.
This specialised programme challenges and stretches all pupils, especially the academically able, offering experiences that build confidence, resilience, and communication skills.
PARTICIPATION
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
At Colchester Prep & High School, every child’s strengths, talents, and interests are valued. The Aspire Higher Programme is open to all pupils wishing to extend their learning, particularly Scholars and those identified as More Able and Talented.
Scholars participate in a wide range of activities within the programme, supported by teacher mentors and guided by Academic Leads to nurture their potential. Pupils are encouraged to explore their passions and demonstrate their learning through a Personal Portfolio/Log of Academic Excellence.
HOW DOES IT WORK
PUPILS ARE AFFORDED OPPORTUNITIES TO:
Undertake higher order thinking challenges (such as Bebras computational thinking tasks, UKMT Mathematics Challenge and NRich activities)
Attend a programme of enrichment workshops and master classes with our Senior School specialist subject teachers and external guest speakers (by invitation)
Take positions of leadership within the CPHS community (e.g. School Council, Sports Leaders, Diversity Ambassadors, Eco Schools, Wellbeing Ambassadors)
Participate in House, local and national competitions (subject based, debating, global)
Attend lectures and Presentations from Guest Speakers (including poets, critics, journalists, scientists, economists)
Investigate the role of Democracy and political action and our role in creating a fairer more equitable society
Implement community programmes exploring sustainability, diversity and equality, ethical and social action and entrepreneurship to help drive positive change
Represent the school as pupil ambassadors