How an Oxfordshire school created its own enriching baccalaureate
Saturday 14th May 2022
Wood Green school is pioneering a new approach that aims to reward pupils for debating skills, teamwork and community service as well as academic success
At Wood Green school in Witney, Oxfordshire, a group of year 7 pupils are trying to convince classmates that scientists have taught spinach to send emails. Next door another class is being challenged to speak for 40 seconds, along the lines of Radio 4’s Just a Minute, on the subject “what is under the bed?”
Their peers might be doing a public speaking class, a session focusing on their own health and wellbeing, or taking part in community service or a Duke of Edinburgh award, which all pupils are expected to complete.
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