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learning at Ivybridge Community College is not just about academic
study. Students’ learning in their subjects is blended with a rich and
diverse programme of personal development and enrichment
opportunities, which allow students to achieve their very best in all
areas and prepares them fully for life beyond school.

Personal Development

Continuing from Year 8, students will follow our CPSHE programme, alongside
Character Education, which supports academic studies, by helping students to
develop skills such as teamwork, communication and resilience which are crucial
to navigating the challenges and opportunities of the modern world.

Throughout your child’s learning journey from Year 9 to 11, they will be provided
with the opportunity to take part in trips and visits, enjoy our Enrichment Week
each year, be involved in visits from outside speakers, undertake Work Experience
during Year 10, become College Ambassadors, get involved in charity and
community events, have specific careers events and bespoke advice and
guidance, and take on leadership roles and training.

All students will continue to take part in Core Physical Education each week; the
College fully embraces the notion of sport for all: for enjoyment and for physical
and mental well-being.

“Think about what you
enjoy studying and how
this may support your
career aspirations. Don’t
choose subjects just to be
with your friends, they will
have different interests and
strengths and this won’t
help you in the long run.”

Year 11 student

Enrichment

The College is extremely proud of the enrichment opportunities available to all
students. We currently offer a wide range of clubs on a weekly basis, offering a huge
variety of activities which cater for all students’ individual needs and
interests no matter what their ability or age. We encourage all students to
participate in at least one club at the College.

Whilst this list is not certainly exhaustive, examples of the clubs currently running are:

• Music ensembles • Maths and Science clubs
• Musical theatre groups • Equality group
• Ten Tors • Puzzle club
• Duke of Edinburgh • Anti-bullying group
• Elite sports academies • Sustainability group
• Recreational sports clubs • Art and craft clubs
• Inter College/Regional competitions • Modern Foreign Language clubs
• The Ivybridge Gazette
A full list can be found on our College website.