In order to achieve the intention stated above, we endeavour to achieve the following four aims:Masterminds Society
At Bishop’s Hatfield Girls’ School we endeavour to enable more able pupils to have aspirations, opportunities and experiences that stretch and challenge them beyond their context.
Students identified as having enthusiasm and ability for a specific subject that results in outstanding progress are invited to join the Masterminds society. This offers the chance for them to build an extensive knowledge and passion for their subject due to the wider academic opportunities afforded them. These include; engagements with speakers involved in Higher/Further Education in that subject; presentations from speakers involved in careers which harness the subject; and visits/events linked to their subject area. This enables the learner to grow their knowledge and understanding of a subject beyond the realms of the classroom, creating a foundation from which they can build aspirations for the future. In addition, pupils who show the potential for progressing to Oxbridge and Russell Group universities will be supported through the programme. They will be given opportunities to build aspirations and cultural capital through; debates, presentations from academics and institutions, and meetings with local business leaders and forward thinkers. This will serve to build confidence in our learners’ academic direction. Which in turn will enable each individual to develop into a genuine and independent thinker, capable of communicating their interests and passions in their personal voice. Society members have access to: The first concept to come out of the Masterminds Society is our Super-Curriculum. The Super Curriculum is different from extracurricular or enrichment. Extracurricular activities are those outside of your chosen subjects, and usually unrelated to your studies, whereas super-curricular activities take the subjects you study further, beyond what you learn in the classroom and outside the prescription of exam board specifications and assessments.Programme overview
Benefits for Masterminds Society membership
Masterminds Society Concepts
The timeline of Masterminds society membership
Masterminds Society Calendar
