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Complementing the curriculum

We believe that education does not solely consist of the academic curriculum. Pupils need opportunities to pursue their own interests and develop other abilities. At Hastings we offer a range of extra-curricular activities, which include drama, karate, keyboards, football, chess, guitar, judo and ballet. Some of these take place during the school day while others are held after school.

The School also organises an annual ski week and field trips, as well as numerous educational visits linked to the curriculum. In the summer we hold a highly popular camp, and a summer school for young children. Our school teams regularly participate in local sports events, including football, basketball, volleyball, athletics and cross-country. In addition to these activities, there are drama performances and cultural events.

Some extra-curricular activities are specifically organised to raise money for Charity. In this way pupils learn to appreciate the importance of supporting charitable causes and acquire organisational skills.

Finally, we always endeavour to take pupils’ views into account. Primary teachers constantly talk to the children about the varied aspects of school life and ask for their impressions and views. In the Secondary School, pupils elect their representatives to the student council which meets on a monthly basis with the Management Team to consider key issues and projects. In these ways we try to provide a rich and motivating experience and to encourage the active participation of the whole school community.

Recently, for example the students have performed shows in Valencia, Córdoba, Málaga and Oviedo. Well-known writers have also visited the British School and led work shops.