Wider Learning Week 2026 - Year 8 Day-by-Day Itinerary
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18 May 2026
Dear Parent/Carer,
Wider Learning Week 2026
Year 8 Day-by-Day Itinerary
Wider Learning Week (WLW) will run from Monday 6 – Friday 10 July 2026. It is an annual activity week allowing students to participate in enriching learning experiences in familiar and new contexts. Students will work in house groups throughout the week and complete a new activity each day. The activities designed will challenge students, promote wider understanding, and develop independence.
Please see below the timetable and key points for what is sure to be an exciting and engaging week.
Key Points
- Full school uniform should be worn, and equipment brought as normal.
- Canteen will be open as normal for on-site students.
- Students will need to wear their PE kit on Nutrition Day.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
|
House |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
|
Adam |
Codebreaking |
MFL Day |
Nutrition Day |
Dragons’ Den |
Film Day |
|
Brunel |
Codebreaking |
Film Day |
Nutrition Day |
Dragons’ Den |
MFL Day |
|
Shackleton |
Nutrition Day |
Codebreaking |
Film Day |
MFL Day |
Dragons’ Den |
|
Turner |
Nutrition Day |
Codebreaking |
MFL Day |
Film Day |
Dragons’ Den |
Activity Outline
|
Activity |
Description |
|
Codebreaking |
Students will spend a day learning about the history of ciphers and codes and spend time breaking coded messages. |
|
MFL Day* |
Students will start the day exploring the rich traditions of Spanish and French sports and games before walking to Redlees Park for a picnic lunch and the opportunity to play some of the sports, including pétanque and petanca. The afternoon will conclude back at school with a screening of a French or Spanish film. |
|
Dragons’ Den |
Students will be set a business challenge; they will work in groups and pitch to business Dragons. |
|
Film Day* |
Students will spend the day exploring how music is used in cinema to create comedy and bring stories to life. They will also visit Osterley Park to take part in creative, performance-inspired group activities in a scenic outdoor setting. |
|
Nutrition Day |
Students will learn the key to nutrition for an athlete and take part in a cooking lesson delivered by The Pantry. |
* Students will need a packed lunch on Film Day and MFL Day (FSM students will be provided with one).
Next Steps
Please complete the consent form sent via email, by 9.00am on Monday 1 June, to allow your son/ward to participate in the Film Day and MFL Day trips.
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We look forward to a rewarding week. Normal school standards and expectations apply; any student not meeting these may be removed from Wider Learning Week activities to conduct work independently.
Please do not hesitate to contact me or the pastoral team if you have any questions.
Yours faithfully,
Ms S Dieguez Colominas
Wider Learning Week Coordinator