School celebrates first Enrichment Week with Olympic spirit
William Brookes School has successfully launched its first-ever Enrichment Week, bringing the school’s vision of Healthy Body, Healthy Mind to life.
William Brookes School Celebrates First Enrichment Week with Olympic Spirit
The week embraced the Olympic values of Respect, Excellence, and Friendship, offering students a wide range of activities designed to build resilience, foster teamwork, and promote wellbeing.
Highlights included a walk up the Wrekin, den building, outdoor learning, map skills, baking, a war poetry workshop, house sports competitions, first aid training, and a special World Kindness Day performing arts event, STEM activities, careers fair - plus many more exciting opportunities. Despite a wet and muddy week, students gave overwhelmingly positive feedback, praising the chance to learn new skills and spend time outdoors.
The focus was on being outside, connecting with nature, and developing confidence and resilience. Staff wellbeing was also a priority, with all teaching staff receiving a dedicated planning day and a wellbeing day during the week.
Headteacher Ruth Shaw said: "Enrichment Week is about giving our students experiences that go beyond the classroom, helping them grow as individuals while living out our school values. We’re thrilled with the success of this first week and are already looking forward to Enrichment Week 2 in March."
