Enhanced Curricular
At Highfurlong we recognise the value that enhanced curricular activities have on the teaching and learning in school and the positive impact on pupils mental health and wellbeing. They also allow us to provide enhanced experiences to our learners which are motivating and exciting, beyond the classroom.
Take a look at some of our recent activities.
Academic Year 2022-23
Sports Day
This half term we have held the upper school sports day at Blackpool Sports Centre and the lower school sports day in school. Pupils took part in a number of activities including speed bounce, beep test, shooting stars and boccia hoops. In the afternoon parents were invited to attend.
Mad Science Day
In June we had Mad Science in school to celebrate National Science week. All pupils took part in different science activities such as Magnetic Magic, Up, Up and Away and Energise it! Thank you to the PTFA for supporting this event.
King Charles Coronation
We had a fantastic day in school celebrating the King’s Coronation. The morning started with the whole school volunteering and helping to replant our school planters with lots of exciting plants, trees and vegetables, this was part of the national ‘Big Help Out’ scheme. There was also a treasure hunt, afternoon tea in the hydrotherapy pool and class activities. As part of the ‘Coronation Big Lunch’ the whole school had a picnic outside. In the afternoon we had a very special visitor Deputy Lieutenant of Lancashire John Barnett and his wife Danielle. They spoke to all the pupils and even took part in our Scottish reel. We finished the day with a Royal procession around school followed by the National Anthem. Action packed day!
Highfurlong v Red Marsh
Royal Ballet School
We have been really lucky in school this term and have had two wonderful visits from the The Royal Ballet School. Highfurlong have been supporting the Royal Ballet School to deliver their Primary Steps Programme. They delivered a full day’s workshop to both lower and upper school, where pupils got to look at some of the different shoes ballet dancers wear and got to experience routines and dance along to a live musician! Lots of fun was had by all and we cannot wait for our next dance day next term!
World Book Day March 2023 
Festival of Words with Nathan Parker
During Spring half term our young people have been working hard creating their own poetry with Nathan Parker, local author, using a range of communication methods and devices. They all then got to share their work at our ‘Festival of Words’ showcasing that no matter how you express yourself you can create literature! The words performed were then be put into an anthology.
Boccia Development Group
Tales Retold Project with Blackpool Grand Theatre
In December our Year 7 Square Class had a wonderful time at the panto ‘Sleeping Beauty’ where they got to meet the cast and watch the performance! This year our pupils have been working with Grand Theatre Blackpool in the ‘Tales Retold’ project and we are excited to take part in other projects next year.
Blackpool Schools Dance Festival
In November pupils from the Performing Arts club took part in the annual Blackpool Schools Dance Festival at the Winter Gardens. The theme of the show was Kings and Queens, our amazing pupils performed a medley of songs including the National Anthem and paid tribute to the late Queen and our new King. Well done to everyone who took part and a massive thank you to the staff who gave their time to ensure our pupils have these amazing opportunities!
African Drumming Workshop
In October we welcomed Wedzi and the Blackpool Music Service into school to deliver an African drumming workshop. All pupils had an amazing experience and took part in African singing, dance and Djembe drumming. We can’t wait to welcome Wedzi back in the future.
KS3 perform in Twelfth Night
In September a group of KS3 pupils were asked to take part in a Royal Shakespeare Company performance of the Twelfth Night at the Grand Theatre, Blackpool. They worked very hard to learn their parts and it was magical to watch them up on the big stage. They were amazing, well done!
Academic Year 2021-22
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebration
Quidditch Day
Ribby Hall Music Festival
World Book Day 2022
Schools Alive
In February some of our pupils were invited to perform at the Winter Gardens for Schools Alive. Hosted by the Blackpool Music Service, pupils
joined other schools on stage and did an amazing, energetic performance of the Greatest Showman. They did an incredible job and we are very proud of them.
Circus Skills
In February the circus came to visit Triangle and Circle class. This linked into their topic of animals and the circus and they had a great time practicing circus skills in the hall.
Winnie the Pooh Day
Highfurlong supported Blackpool’s Get into Reading scheme by holding a Winnie the Pooh day. All pupils took part in various activities and were all given a very special book to take home.
