Scholar's Programme

Vision

At St Claudine’s Catholic School for Girls, we believe that every individual should have an equal opportunity to develop and achieve their full potential. We believe that all children need support, guidance and encouragement to fulfil their God-given gifts.

Aims

• Creating a culture of high expectations by building an inclusive approach to the Scholars’ Programme that considers both aptitude and deep passion for a subject area.
   
• Providing enriched curriculum opportunities across all subject areas to create an ethos of celebration and personal development.
   
• We will identify and monitor our students as part of a unique approach to the Scholars’ Programme, ensuring they are suitably challenged and supported to maximise their potential; preparing the learners of today to become the leaders of tomorrow.

Outcomes

• We ensure that students develop, enjoy and celebrate their talents and passions to the full within a supportive and appropriately challenging environment.
   
• The Scholars’ Programme create a school wide ethos of pride in scholastic excellence and have a positive impact on the culture of school life.

NACE Community 

NACE stands for National Association for Able Children in Education and the Scholars' Programme has recently joined its community as part of our whole-school strategy to enhance academic excellence. The organisation supports schools in England, Wales, and internationally by helping teachers and senior leaders understand the needs of more able learners. It focuses on developing high-quality provision and fostering learning cultures that raise expectations and standards for all students. It prioritises evidence-based approaches to provision for more able learners, spearheading research into effective practices and sharing findings widely. Additionally, the organisation advocates for more able learners, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds, ensuring their inclusion in school improvement strategies, national education policies, and initiatives that promote greater equity in education for all.

Voices of Excellence - Termly Newsletter 

We are thrilled to launch the very first issue of our termly Scholars’ Programme newsletter, Voices of Excellence. This newsletter is dedicated to showcasing the achievements, reflections, and inspirations of our scholars as they strive to reach their full potential. Please take some time to read the latest edition of our newsletter.

Scholars’ Clubs, Events and Trips from 2023-2024 

Music Scholars' Chambers Choir

Art Scholars' Club

Advanced Contemporary Dance Club

UKMT (United Kingdom Mathematics Trust)

English New Views (Scriptwriting) 

MFL Grammar Surgery Club 

Countless trips to museums, galleries, university taster days, theatres and other enriching opportunities