OTHER POSSIBILITIES There are plenty of other ways you can develop useful knowledge, skills and experiences for the future while you are at Hampton. Here are some suggestions:
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THE HAMPTON EXTENDED LEARNING PROJECT (HELP):
TAKING A LEADERSHIP ROLE OR RESPONSIBILITY:
The Hampton Extended Learning Project (HELP) provides you with the opportunity to
opportunities for you to develop these both inside and outside School. You can apply to be
develop your knowledge and understanding of a particular topic by writing an extended essay. The HELP programme also requires you to give a presentation, enabling you to enhance skills such as research, evaluation and time-management. You can find out more on Firefly here: www.hamptonschool.fireflycloud.net/help
Leadership and responsibility are vitally important and valued skills and there are
a prefect or mentor, but you can also take on other leadership roles, for instance opting to be an academic mentor to a younger pupil, taking a role of responsibility within a
co-curricular activity, for example as a sports coach, or by joining a scheme outside of
School, such as the National Youth Parliament (www.byc.org.uk/uk/uk-youth-parliament)
SETTING UP AND RUNNING A CLUB OR SOCIETY (OR ATTENDING ONE): If you have an idea for a club or society which you could offer to your peers or younger boys, either inside or outside School, setting up and running the club/society is an excellent way to develop your leadership, organisational, problem solving and communication skills as well as demonstrating vision – all highly important!
WRITING A BLOG/WEBSITE/PUBLICATION:
Writing a blog, website or publication such as a magazine can be an excellent way of
GETTING A PART-TIME JOB: Working part-time is not just a way to earn money, it also develops valuable skills, such as time-management and communication. You may wish to gain experience working in a shop, at a summer camp or babysitting. Tutoring is a popular part-time job for Hamptonians, for example at Explore Learning (www.explorelearning.co.uk/careers/part-time-tutor/ ).
developing and communicating your interests and provides a tangible outcome to discuss with admissions tutors and employers. Alternatively, you could sign up to the Young Reporter Scheme, which enables you to have your writing printed in a newspaper. Find out more here: www.hamptonschool.fireflycloud.net/young-reporters
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