Secondary Enrichment

At Cromwell, we offer an extensive provision of extra curricular activities, clubs and revision sessions, which we encourage our pupils to attend to enrich their experience and to complement their learning.

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The PE department runs sports clubs during lunchtime and after school. These include basketball, football, hockey, netball, rounders, cricket and rugby. Pupils can also be selected to represent the college at fixtures with other schools. Furthermore, the 3G pitch is open at lunchtimes for informal football sessions.

 

 

 

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The Performing Arts department encourages pupils to participate in College performances, musicals, talent shows and the rock band. We have many extra-curricular clubs which start throughout the year for pupils to get involved in - dance, art, drama, choir, to name just a few. 

Pupils are also able to attend instrumental lessons and singing lessons delivered by specialist peripatetic music teachers (fees are applicable). Other subject areas offer lunchtime and afterschool clubs such as Art Club, Crest Award Science Club and Lego Engineering Club.

 

 

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Trips and visits are also offered such as the the Year 9 residential Battlefields visit as well as a range of shorter day trips. In Sixth Form we go to Rome for a cultural programme. Click here to see our diary dates for trips and visits.

 

 

 

For more specific information, please select from the following:

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A small group of staff volunteer to work with pupils wishing to complete the Duke of Edinburgh Awards.

The Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) awards (Bronze, Silver and Gold) offers a fun and adventurous challenge for pupils in Years 9-13. Pupils are able to develop and build new skills and participate in a wide range of activities which challenge them to expand their personal boundaries.

The DofE awards can help to enhance a pupils CV and many employers and universities use this as a way to identify key skills that a suitable candidate will need to be successful within their environment.

Such as:

  • Confidence
  • Work ethic
  • Team work
  • Leadership
  • Commitment

Each award covers four sections, excluding the Gold award which covers five: 

Volunteering*

Pupils are expected to provide a regular service to the community 

Physical* 

Pupils are expected to provide a regular service to the community 

Skills* 

Pupils are expected to spend time practising and developing a new skill 

Expedition 

Pupils will participate in an expedition and overnight camp 

Residential (Gold award only) 

Pupils will participate in a residential away from home 

* Pupils will need to provide ongoing evidence for all these sections for the duration of the activities. 

 

Bronze Award

Age 14+ (Year 9 pupils are able to apply to do their Bronze Award)

Pupils are responsible for working through their volunteering, physical and skills themselves to show their own commitment and independence.

Pupils will need to complete 3 months of regular participation for these sections but will also need to expand one of these sections for a further 3 months.

The expedition section will be supervised and supported by members of staff from the College who will train, guide and assess them throughout the expedition. Pupils will participate in map reading and route planning, tent pitching and camping, menu planning and cooking, first aid, the Countryside Code, back packing and undertaking escorted and un-escorted expeditions in the local countryside.

Pupils will complete the expedition over 2 days/1 night.

Silver Award

Age 15+ (Year 10 pupils are able to apply to do their Silver Award)

Pupils are responsible for working through their volunteering, physical and skills themselves to show their own commitment and independence.

Pupils will need to complete 6 months of regular participation for these sections but will also need to expand one of these sections for a further 6 months.

The expedition section will be supervised and supported by members of staff from the College who will train, guide and assess them throughout the expedition. Pupils will participate in map reading and route planning, tent pitching and camping, menu planning and cooking, first aid, the Countryside Code, back packing and undertaking an escorted and un-escorted expeditions in the local country side.

Pupils will complete the expedition over 3days/2nights.

Please note that Cromwell has equipment available but at a limited availability.

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Gold Award

Age 16+ (Post 16 students are able to apply to do their Gold Award)

Students are responsible for working through their volunteering, physical and skills themselves to show their own commitment and independence.

Students will have to complete 12 months of regular activity for the volunteering section. The physical and skills sections will need to be completed, one section for 12 months and one for 6 months. If students haven’t completed the Silver Award they must complete a further 6 months in either of the 12 months sections.

The expedition section will be supervised and supported by members of staff from the College who will train, guide and assess them throughout the expedition. Students will participate in map reading and route planning, tent pitching and camping, menu planning and cooking, first aid, the Countryside Code, back packing and undertaking an escorted and un-escorted expeditions in the local country side.

Students will complete the expedition over 4 days/3 nights.

Please note that Cromwell has equipment available but at a limited availability.

A residential will take place, organised by the student, where they will participate in a shared activity set in a residential area away from over 5 days/4 nights. They will complete this independently, without other students from the school.

 

 

Whilst we would encourage students to apply for the awards we are unable to accommodate all pupils. Pupils behaviour and attendance will be taken into account if and when they apply to partake in an award. 

Should you require further information please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Everett, the DofE Manager:

 

"As an organisation, Amey believes so strongly in the DofE

that the company guarantees an interview to anyone with a Gold Award on their CV,

who meets 70% of the skills needed for the role."

Mel Ewell, Chief Executive, Amey

Source: http://www.dofeskills.org/ 2016

Music Lessons

If your child is interested in Music lessons, please see what we have on offer at Cromwell below and how to arrange lessons.

If you require information about funding for your child's Music lessons, please contact Mrs Hamilton at khamilton@cromwell.cambs.sch.uk.
 

Guitar Lessons

Toby Rideout is our Guitar teacher and teaches electric, bass and acoustic guitar and ukulele.

For further details about lessons please contact Toby at: toby@rideoutmusic.co.uk.
 

Piano Lessons

We have several piano teachers at Cromwell. 

For further information or to arrange lessons please visit: www.cambridgeshiremusic.org.uk/discover-music/learn-to-play-or-sing/.
 

Violin Lessons

Hannah Caller is our violin teacher. 

For further information or to arrange lessons please contact Hannah at: hannahcaller@gmail.com.
 

Woodwind Lessons

Sarah Wheeler is our woodwind teacher and teaches the clarinet, flute and saxophone. 

For further information about woodwind lessons, please contact Sarah at: sarah@fenlandmusic.co.uk.
 

Drum Lessons

Drum lessons are taught by Paul Purcell.

If you are interested in having drum lessons, please visit: www.cambridgeshiremusic.org.uk/discover-music/learn-to-play-or-sing/.
 

Brass Lessons

Brass lessons are taught by Jamie Wilson.

If you are interested in starting brass lessons, please contact him at: JWilson36251@gmail.com.
 

Singing Lessons

Singing lessons are taught by Bryony Burnham.

If you are interested in having singing lessons, please visit: www.cambridgeshiremusic.org.uk/discover-music/learn-to-play-or-sing/

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Cromwell Community College prides itself on the generosity of its staff, students, parents and carers.  We are very pleased to be able to participate again within many of the national fundraising activities including Red Nose Day, Sport Relief, Macmillan Cancer Research, Children in Need and the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.

The College is proud to carry out activities that support members of the local community, as well as helping specific College groups.                                                  

Some examples of fundraising efforts that take place throughout the academic year include:

  • Cake Sales from our Primary Phase pupils 
  • Raffles and games
  • Food Bank collection for Chatteris Essentials
  • Non-Uniform events
  • Whole school Run a Mile events for Sport Relief 
  • Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal
  • Barnardo's Gift Appeal
  • Save the Children Christmas Jumper Day                                                                                                  

Please keep a look out for activities and events that are taking place via our Diary Dates and Facebook.

Form Captains and Sports Captains (Years 7 – 11)

These are chosen termly for each form group.  Form tutors select the Form Captains on the basis of being good role models, contributing to the year group etc. One boy and one girl from each Form.

Each Form elects their own Sports Captains: one boy and one girl.  Pupils can put themselves forward to take on this role but they must already play an active part in the sporting life of the College.

Year Council and School Council (Years 7 – 11)

The Year Council and School Council are launched in assemblies early in September.  In the following weeks, nominees write their speeches. Voting for Year Council reps takes place in form groups and the successfully elected pupils become the Year Council reps. The Year Councils meets every term. They are led by a dedicated team of sixth form student leaders.

Following the selection of representatives for the Year Council, campaigning begins for School Council reps.  This can be in the form of posters, fliers and even video presentations.

During October, one assembly for each year group takes the form of hustings. Year Council representatives present their speeches to the whole year group.  Voting takes place on exit from the assembly.

School Council Meetings take place every term. Where possible, the School Council works with the wider community on projects with representatives from the town planning team and the local constabulary’s problem solving team.

‘I believe that the student voice programme here in Cromwell is a highly beneficial system; it allows us, as the pupils, to share our concerns, compliments and ideas in a way that can help our school to become a safer happier place. We've been able to input into the community and improve our school by being part of the student voice.’  - Charlie and Jess (Year 10 School Council reps)

‘Student voice is a fun way to get your voice listened to. All our ideas are listened to and responded to.’ - Sophie (Year 7 School Council rep)

Teaching and Learning

Listening to students views on teaching and learning at Cromwell is essential to ensure the students are receiving quality lessons and an engaging curriculum. Members of the Senior Leadership Team meet with all pupils over the course of the year to listen to their views and suggestions; and make changes to ensure they are receiving the best education possible.