Enrichment
At Trotts Hill, we are proud of the enrichment opportunities we offer all pupils throughout their journey with us. Our inclusive and accessible curriculum is carefully planned and adapted to ensure that all children succeed within the classroom. However, we also believe that the opportunities beyond the classroom are just as important to develop the whole child. Studies show that it is particularly important for those from underserved and underrepresented backgrounds. With a robust enrichment programme, we can expand children’s “social and cultural capital as well as essential skills such as communication, listening, problem solving and teamwork” (NCFE, The Valuing Enrichment Project: emerging finding and recommendations.) Therefore, we strive to offer a wealth of enrichment opportunities, acknowledging the importance of developing the whole-child for their future success and happiness within the community and wider society. Our enrichment programme is extensive and takes the form of whole-school events and initiatives, clubs and trips. We deliver daily informative and meaningful assemblies, arrange visitors with lived experiences, offer a range of free clubs, bring in outside experts for paid-for clubs and of course all of our children benefit from our fabulous OPAL. Diligently, we ensure that all children are given the opportunity to represent the school in the wider community. For some this will be in the form of sport, but for others it could be singing at the nearby care home or representing the school at a maths quiz.“Enrichment helps schools support the development of the whole child, fostering skills and behaviours that result in positive citizens and a skilled future workforce.” - (Youth Sport Trust’s Power of Enrichment Study)
Enrichment with Pride at Trotts Hill
Hello Yellow!
Our day was been filled with mindful activities to support our wellbeing and celebrate positive mental health. The children enjoyed a special assembly, relaxing yoga and some lovely colouring activities.
We also created a beautiful whole-school sunshine, where children shared their happy thoughts, positive messages and things that make them smile.
A wonderful day celebrating kindness, happiness and the importance of looking after our mental health!
Trotts Hill Pupils Council Visit Pupils Parliment
Pupil Parliament kicked off last week, with pupil council groups from schools across Stevenage gathering in the Council Chamber for their first meeting of 2026/27.We were incredibly proud to have Arthur, Coby, Alma and Aairah representing Trotts Hill. They did a brilliant job, confidently sharing their thoughts and ideas with the group.A particular focus for our pupils was OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) and the positive impact it has had across our school. They talked about how OPAL encourages us to reuse and repurpose items, helping to keep materials out of landfill, while also giving children opportunities to develop important skills such as teamwork, creativity, problem-solving and collaboration from a young age. It was fantastic to see our pupils speaking so confidently and passionately about something they care about and demonstrating just how important it is for children and young people to have a voice in their schools and communities.Below is a pupil recount of the meeting:
"On Thursday 25 September, year 5 and 6 school councillors attended a meeting with Stevenage Council and Mayor and Youth Mayor. Many other schools attended including Pear Tree Spring Primary School and Marriotts. We discussed the topic of exploring how young people and children can make their world a batter place through positive action within their schools and communities. Each school took turns in presenting their ideas and thoughts both with each other and with the council. We answered many questions about OPAL as the other schools were very interested in our play. We even had to share the school contact details as some of the other schools want to come and visit to see OPAL!" - Alma Year 6
Trotts Hill Debating Club
Trotts Hill debate team (six children from year 4,5,6) represented the school today at the inaugural debate competition against The Leys. Stevenage Mayor Cllr Nazmin Chowdhury and Cllr Jim Brown were the judging panel. The children independently prepared to present on two motions: social media does more harm than good; computers are better than books. The children were fantastic. The judges commented on how compelling their arguments were, how well they emphasised their points, whilst addressing the whole room with eye contact and gestures. They were impressed with counter arguments and statistics and evidence used. The teachers attending were hugely proud of all the children and how brave and confident they were. Well done!Reverend Keene -December
Rev Keene from St Nicholas Church delivered a Christmas Assembly today. The children enjoyed listening to the history of the story and how Mary and Joseph came to be in Bethlehem. The assembly concluded with a whole school rendition of 'While Shepherds Watched their Flocks'. Thank you to Rev Keene for joining us!Police Visit to Reception
Thank you to PCSO Cullen and PC Pickering who visited the EYFS today and answered questions all about being in the police. The children were able to sit in the custody van and also try on some of the police uniform as well as handcuffs! We are very grateful to them for taking time out of their day to spend time with us and let us know about all the ways they help to keep us safe in our community.Reading Champions' Visit to Wisden Court
This afternoon, the Reading Champions visited Wisden Court to read with their residents.They had an incredible time and some of their comments were:I really enjoyed going to the care home and doing reading and chatting.I think it was amazing, I loved reading at the care home and chatting.I liked it because they got to hear my joke.I really enjoyed it because we read and chatted. I was nervous at first that then I loved it.They were great listeners.I read loads of books and had fun with the residents.I really liked reading lots of books and they listened really well.It was so fun chatting to the residents and I really liked it.They all were enjoying the pictures and listening really well.I loved that she really listened to me and was smiling.At the start I thought it might be a bit strange, but as I got to know the person it became lots of fun. I really liked talking and finding out about their families.