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Enrichment Opportunities extend and enhance the curriculum through regular visits and trips, and a lunchtime and after-school programme. In-school opportunities take place at lunchtimes and afterschool and include academic courses, skills-based courses, creative courses, working within the community and sports activities. Each term a schedule is developed to reflect the needs, desires and important foci of the school, with the students selecting those activities that interest them and to which they wish to commit. The programme aims to cultivate problem solving, creative thinking, initiative, self-direction, resilience, higher-order thinking, self-acceptance, and the courage to make a difference.
The Enrichment Programme includes creative courses offered during lunchtimes and after-school. These activities extend the curriculum and help students develop creativity and artistic skills. Regular enrichment activities provide opportunities to explore the arts and express creative ideas.
Regular visits to local museums, theatres and sites of historic, geographic or literary importance are features of the enrichment calendar. In addition to on-site activities, residential and travel experiences broaden cultural and geographic understanding. These opportunities support learning beyond the classroom and encourage engagement with wider cultural contexts.
In-school opportunities include sport activities during lunchtimes and after-school, encouraging teamwork and physical engagement. The programme supports students in pursuing personal interests and social involvement through a range of activities. Community-based engagement and collaborative projects also form part of the enrichment experience.
A key feature of the enrichment programme is a commitment to service and helping others. There are numerous opportunities for students to contribute to the school and local community, including campaigns to collect and donate goods throughout the year. These activities foster social responsibility and community-minded practice.
The secondary Student Voice empowers students to bring about positive change by equipping them with skills and knowledge and providing guidance to work in collaborative teams for successful outcomes. The group has led campaigns and developments within the school, giving students practical leadership and project-management experiences. Students learn through real-world leadership opportunities that have lasting impact.
Sports activities are part of the in-school enrichment opportunities, offered at lunchtimes and after school. These activities promote physical well-being and active lifestyles. Through teamwork and active participation, students develop resilience and a balanced approach to daily life.
The British School of Gran Canaria (Tafira Campus) provides education for day students aged 3 to 18. The school follows the British Curriculum, starting with the Early Years Foundation Stage and progressing to Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels. All core lessons are taught in English, while Spanish is also integrated as a subject. Physical facilities at the Tafira campus include dedicated primary and secondary patios, multi-sports pitches, an indoor sports hall, an art room, and specific study booths for older students. A central feature of the school is its Student Voice initiative, an active program where secondary students design and lead projects to improve campus life and assist local charities. Additionally, the school provides an Enrichment Programme containing over 30 extracurricular activities, ranging from Artificial Intelligence and Model United Nations to a structured Dance Academy and progressive residential trips that build student independence outside regular classroom hours.
