Enrichment

Enrichment at Queen Ethelburga's

Don’t let your love for learning end at the classroom door.

Broaden your horizons by joining lots of activities and completing qualifications with the help of our Enrichment Team. With over 70 activities to explore, the opportunities for personal growth are endless.

We also offer opportunities to volunteer in the local community, fundraise for meaningful causes, or engage in (some) friendly competition with peers in our house competitions. 

QE students competing in hurdles

Enrichment encompasses trips, volunteering, fundraising, outreach and activities.
Give Back To The Community

Be a force for positive change by volunteering or fundraising within our community and beyond.

Queen Ethelburga’s empowers you to make a meaningful impact through important student roles and community engagement opportunities.

 

 

Unique Opportunities Await

Experience the thrill of innovation with exclusive activities not found in other independent schools. From competing in the exhilarating Student Motorsport Challenge to honing your skills in Esports, Queen Ethelburga’s offers a diverse range of experiences tailored to prepare you for careers in the modern world. 

In addition, you can delve into specialised activities ranging from fencing and golf to horse riding and tennis. Receive expert guidance in instrumental and vocal tuition, explore your artistic talents at the King’s Academy for Performing Arts, or pursue excellence in dramatic arts with LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts) exams.


Compete In The Academic House Cup

Every member of Team QE, whether staff or student, are part of one of the four Academic Houses (Cantwara, Eoforwic, Derwent and Lyminge). Throughout the year, engage in a variety of sports and arts competitions to earn points for your house to earn the House Cup trophy at Speech Day.

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Queen Ethelburga's students competing in a fancy dress hockey match.


Try The Duke of Edinburgh or Combined Cadet Force

Take on the challenge of earning the Pearson BTEC Vocational Qualification through our Combined Cadet Force (CCF), a pathway that has propelled previous students to success in university and beyond. Alternatively, embark on a journey that tests your strength and stamina, the Duke of Edinburgh Award, where volunteering, navigation skills, and outdoor adventures await.

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Unforgettable Experiences 

Go on captivating trips across the UK and around the globe. Whether you're pushing your limits at High Adventure in Chapter House, embarking on international excursions with King’s Magna, or attending inspiring university lectures with QE College, the world becomes your classroom.

Chapter House Trips King's Magna Trips College Trips

Link With Local Students Through a QE Connect Outreach Event

Participate in engaging outreach events that connect you with local schools and offer fun enterprise-like challenges. From team-building exercises to educational workshops and sports tournaments, QE’s Outreach days offer enriching experiences designed to broaden your perspective and enhance your skills.

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