Global Learning Development

Haygrove School has shown a sustained commitment to learning about and taking action towards the UN Sustainable development, also know as the Global Goals. Launched in 2015, these seventeen goals have an aim to end poverty, end hunger and stop climate change.

These issues are at the forefront of our work which begins with our Year 6 Go Global Transition Summer School. Students join us for three days in July before they start in Year 7 and spend the sessions exploring these global themes though a range of activities.

We are always delighted to welcome in Exmoor Zoo, who convey the need for us to protect habitats and conserve our resources and the Dome Theatre with their immersive Planetarium. Staff from Haygrove run activities such as cooking (with a focus on provenance of ingredients), textiles (Life Below water), English (equality) and PE (Good Health and wellbeing).

Enrichment Week

Each year, during the first week of July, students in Years 7–10 take part in Enrichment Week—a unique opportunity to engage in a bespoke timetable of activities that focus on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (Global Goals). This week is designed to build on curriculum learning and offer a rich and varied educational experience beyond the classroom.

Year 7, as well as enjoying camp, take part in sessions focusing on Goal 14 - Life Below Water, including an offsite visit to a treatment plant and Art/STEM activities.
Year 8 have a focus on Goal 4 - Quality Education, exploring what an ideal school could look like as well as exploring British Values working with local charity Stand Against Violence.
Year 9 shifts to Goal 3 - Good Health and Wellbeing, with a varied carousel including Yoga, a session on teamwork with the Army outreach programme, mental health awareness and fair trade/ financial health.
Year 10 students spend the week exploring Goal 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, as they take part in their work experience placement, giving them a glimpse into the world of full time employment!