Enrichment Launch

by Sue Hashemi  on September 8, 2026  in  Academy News

We are delighted to launch the Autumn Term enrichment programme, which will run from Monday 28th September.  Please note the PCA programme will start slightly earlier, from week commencing 14th September.

What is enrichment?

In addition to their weekly timetabled lessons, students at KAA are also offered an extensive programme of enrichment designed to stretch their thinking, broaden their horizons and teach them more about the world.

Despite there being an academic focus to some of the sessions, the primary goal of enrichment is for students to enjoy learning and to love spending time at school. Enrichment, for many students, supports their social and emotional needs, allowing them the confidence to build friendships, to focus on their future and to grow as individuals. It also ensures students are kept healthy through sporting and active sessions. Students will get to try out sports and activities that they may never have come across before. They will also get the chance to compete with other students, tutor groups, houses and schools, thus promoting healthy competition and teamwork.

It is non-compulsory but we encourage all students to choose at least one enrichment.  It is our expectation that all KS3 students will participate in at least one Enrichment per week.   We expect all students to show INTREPIDUS in their Enrichment choices. Intrepidus means students push themselves to do new things and take risks in a safe environment.

Which enrichments are on the timetable this term?

The presentation below explains more about each enrichment on offer, including a full timetable. Parents can look through this with their child at home, but form tutors will also share this information with their class at school.

 1. Enrichment Launch KAA online.pptx – Google Slides

How can my child register for enrichment?

In most cases, students do not need to sign-up in advance. When Enrichment starts on Monday, 28th September, your child should arrive at the Enrichment they wish to attend and they will be added to the register and appear on the MCAS app.

There are a small number of clubs that require sign-up due to limited places and these clubs taking place off-site. To sign up, please complete the form by Friday 18th September Enrichment Sign-Up. You and your child will receive an email to confirm if they have a place on Friday 25th September.

If you have further questions about enrichment, please email Ms Speakman at j.speakman@kaa.org.uk.