We have extremely high aspirations for each child within our school. This is further promoted by the many opportunities offered to pupils through our Aspire Higher Programme.
The Aspire Higher Programme is a specialised educational programme geared towards stretching and challenging all pupils, and in particular the academically able. Providing them with invaluable experiences to build confidence, resilience and articulation.
PARTICIPATION
At Colchester Prep & High School all children are valued for their individual strengths, talents and interests. Whether this is in the core curriculum subjects or in any other areas of their learning. The Aspire Higher Programme is therefore open to all pupils who aspire to extend their learning. It is especially suitable for Scholars or those pupils who are identified as More Able and Talented.
Our Scholars are expected to attend a wide range of activities and events which form part of the Aspire Higher programme. They are provided with teacher mentors and guided by the School Academic Leads, to ensure that their intellectual potential and interests are developed. Pupils are encouraged to explore and immerse themselves in their passions and expected to demonstrate their learning through the creation of a Personal Portfolio/Log of Academic Excellence.
HOW DOES IT WORK
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
