Education With Character

The Shoreham Academy Experience Pledges

We are incredibly proud to deliver an Education with Character—an education that challenges, inspires, and excites our students, preparing them for the ups and downs of life. Extra-curricular involvement is an essential part of a well-rounded education. It is vital that our students demonstrate their wider interests and desire to help others. Involvement in these activities can significantly increase your child's chances of getting a place at university or securing their desired job. Evidence of their involvement can be included in Personal Statements and CVs when applying for jobs.

Our pledges have been adjusted. Here are our 5 pledges;

Regularly attend an after-Academy activity (including Outdoor Activities & schemes)
Represent the Academy at a sporting, cultural/creative performance, or academic event or trip
Deliver a formal presentation, speech, or talk to an audience
Demonstrate leadership within the academy
Volunteer time to support our local community, a charity, and/or sustainability

Our pledge system is designed to enable students to develop character that supports their well-being through the accomplishment of incrementally ambitious pledges. These experiences are offered through extra-curricular enrichment, clubs, trips, and visits, including Experience Week. Students are rewarded for achieving these pledges at bronze, silver, or gold standards. Achievements contribute towards the Kingston Cup.

Opportunities and Experiences

At Shoreham Academy, we aim not only to ensure our students succeed in exams but also to develop character, compassion, and a sense of service. Throughout their time here, students are expected to contribute to our school community and to society. We encourage students to try things they cannot yet do, persist in the face of difficulty, and become resilient in overcoming obstacles and we define Resilience like this: ‘to persevere when things are difficult and keep going when things go wrong.” 

With this in mind, we provide a breadth of opportunities and experiences to help our students become confident, well-rounded, and ambitious young adults. Our curriculum and enrichment programme is filled with opportunities to try something new and develop new skills.

In addition to our extensive range of extracurricular clubs, our students benefit from university visits, talks by inspirational speakers from the worlds of medicine, law, and business, and numerous opportunities to collaborate with peers at United Learning schools across the country.

Ambition

to achieve the best for ourselves and others

Confidence

To have the courage of our convictions and believe in our ability to succeed, even when taking positive risks.

Creativity

To imagine new possibilities and produce original ideas, solutions, or creations.

Respect

To value ourselves, others, and our environment in everything we do.

Enthusiasm

To seek out opportunities, recognise what is good, and pursue our interests with energy and positivity.

Self-Control

To regulate our thoughts, feelings, and behaviour when challenged, remaining calm and responding rather than reacting.

Curiosity

To remain open‑minded, ask questions, and show genuine interest in our learning.

Gratitude

To appreciate the support and kindness we receive from others, expressing thanks and demonstrating positivity.

Compassion

To show empathy and kindness, understanding differences and taking supportive action to help those who may be less fortunate.

We want to encourage all our students to be actively involved and seek out opportunities at Shoreham Academy in the Experience pledges to develop Education with Character while having lots of fun!

Students can demonstrate and develop these qualities in different ways. Our wider offer is underpinned by the Shoreham Academy charter.

Shoreham Academy Charter

Each year, all students will have the opportunity to:
1.1	·         take part in at least one extra-curricular club, attending for the duration of the club (or for a minimum of one term across several clubs).
1.2	·         represent their school/mentor group/class in competitive individual and team activities.
1.3	·         share their views on the school through student leadership structures.
1.4	·         reflect on their aspirations and personal development goals with an adult in the school.
1.5	·         hear from an inspirational speaker or coach.
In Key Stage 3, all students will have the opportunity to:
3	·         Attending Extra-Curricular Activities
3.1	·         represent the school in a competitive sporting, cultural or academic event.
3.2	·         perform on stage in an academy production.
3.3	·         watch a professional theatre production.
3.4	·         volunteer time to serve the local community.
3.5	·         stay away from home and bond with classmates on a residential.
3.6	·         demonstrate leadership amongst peers.
3.7	·         deliver a formal presentation to an audience.
3.8	·         celebrate people, cultures and cuisine from a foreign country.
3.9	·         visit a university.
In Key Stage 4, all students will have the opportunity to:
4.1	·         watch a professional performance, production, sporting or cultural event live at a national venue.
4.2	·         volunteer time to serve the local community.
4.3	·         demonstrate leadership to the wider school.
4.4	·         apply for or elect students to senior leadership positions.
4.5	·         deliver a formal presentation to an audience.
4.6	·         experience a workplace encounter.
4.7	·         visit a university (if not possible in Key Stage 3).
In Key Stage 5, all students will have the opportunity to:
5.1	·         deliver a formal presentation to an audience.
5.2	·         experience a professional workplace project.
5.3	·         visit a Russell Group university OR an apprenticeship provider.
5.4	·         apply for or elect students to senior leadership positions.
5.5	·         volunteer time to serve the local community through our ‘Give-Back 12’.

These wider opportunities equip our young people with the character attributes that will enable them to succeed in later life.

Please check the  clubs and enrichment sections and read the weekly principles message for the many exciting opportunities available.

Going Extra

#EducationWithCharacter

We are incredibly proud to deliver an Education with Character—an education that challenges, inspires, and excites our students, preparing them for the ups and downs of life.

Extra-curricular involvement is an essential part of a well-rounded education. It is vital that our students demonstrate their wider interests and desire to help others. Involvement in these activities can significantly increase your child's chances of getting a place at university or securing their desired job. Evidence of their involvement can be included in Personal Statements and CVs when applying for jobs.

Our pledges have been adjusted. We have modified our original 10 pledges to 5:

Regularly attend an after-Academy activity (including Outdoor Activities & schemes)
Represent the Academy at a sporting, cultural/creative performance, or academic event or trip
Deliver a formal presentation, speech, or talk to an audience
Demonstrate leadership within the academy
Volunteer time to support our local community, a charity, and/or sustainability

The Shoreham Academy Pledges