A Carlisle secondary school has been giving pupils an education to remember by introducing different activities into its curriculum.

Richard Rose Morton Academy has this term transformed its approach to enrichment as part of an ongoing commitment to give students an ‘Education with Character’.

The academy launched its new Co-Curriculum initiative in September, designed to give students the chance to try new experiences and develop a broader set of skills than ever before. This way, alongside ensuring they achieve strong academic results, students are better prepared for success when they leave school and progress to university, training and employment.

As part of the co-curriculum offer, staff are running a new set of activities each half-term. Last half-term, more than 150 students signed up to participate in opportunities ranging from astronomy, debate club, fly fishing and film review to musical theatre, Mario Kart and Couch to 5km.

The new programme sits alongside the academy’s existing extracurricular offer, such as football and dance, so that there is something for every single student to engage with and enjoy.

Crucially, the range of activities offered within the school’s co-curriculum complement learning inside the classroom. As well as having fun, students are encouraged to develop their analytical and presentation skills, work through problems as a team and challenge themselves in a safe environment.

Richard McGuire, principal of Richard Rose Morton Academy, said: “We want to offer a rich and inspiring education for our students.

“Our co-curriculum is intended to provide those additional

opportunities for students to develop as well-rounded, ambitious and knowledgeable young adults and nurture a deep love of learning.”