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Dixons Sixth Form Academy

Enrichment: development and stretch

As part of a complete programme of study, students are involved in a range of enrichment activities. These additional opportunities ensure you are an attractive applicant to universities and employers.

Take a look at our Enrichment Booklet 2024

There is no cap of the amount of enrichment activities students can become involved in and we pride ourselves in offering a range and depth of additional activities that we believe to be without parallel.

Our enrichment opportunities include (but are in no way limited to):

  • Duke of Edinburgh Gold award (open to all students – no previous experience needed)
  • Medical Society; our wide-ranging package of activities and opportunities to support students wishing to pursue a career in medicine
  • Amnesty International
  • Bar mock trial competitions
  • Competitive team and individual sport
  • Participation sport
  • Debating and public speaking
  • Essay competitions
  • Work Experience
  • Volunteering / service in local schools
  • Science: IRIS Project
  • Subject Olympiad competitions
  • Music ensembles and performances
  • Student Executive
  • Student Ambassador Team
  • An introduction to art
  • TopFlight+