The Dickens Heath Dozen

Throughout their time at Dickens Heath, we ensure that all children experience the Dickens Heath Dozen as part of their ‘life ready opportunities’ which act as both a mirror and window on the world.  These are a set of experiences and memory-building activities that broaden pupils’ horizons, promote high aspirations and allow them to positively contribute to the community to which they belong.  

Our intentions:

1. Experience outdoor learning

Pupils experience outdoor learning that inspires curiosity and wonder, helping them grow in confidence, resilience, and a love of exploration. 

2. Learn to place an instrument

Pupils learn to play an instrument, nurturing creativity, perseverance, and a lifelong love of music.

3. Experience live music/theatre

Pupils develop appreciation for the arts, diverse voices and viewpoints, enriching cultural understanding.

4. Perform on stage

Pupils share work, stories, music or drama with classmates, parents or a wider audience to develop confidence, communication and respect for others’ voices.

5. Visit an historical site

Pupils develop respect for history, culture and diversity while broadening aspirations and curiosity about the wider world.

6. Participate in a sports festival

Pupils take part in team events and healthy competition, learning fair play, teamwork, resilience, and how to win or lose with integrity. 

7. Work with an author or illustrator

Pupils work with an author or illustrator, developing creativity, confidence, and communication skills while bringing ideas to life and gaining inspiration from experienced storytellers and artists.

8. Publish a book

Pupils publish a book, developing creativity, perseverance, and confidence as they turn their ideas into something lasting and share their voices with others.

9. Create artwork for an exhibition

Pupils create artwork for an exhibition that celebrates imagination and self-expression, inspiring confidence, pride, and a lasting appreciation of the arts.

10. Visit a place of worship

Pupils visit a place of worship, developing respect, curiosity, and understanding while exploring different beliefs and traditions and reflecting on their own values.

11. Do charitable work

Pupils plan/take part in fundraising and charitable acts for a cause of importance to the school community

12. Leave a legacy

Pupils leave a legacy by taking on leadership and nurturing roles, developing responsibility, confidence, and empathy while making a positive, lasting impact on their school community.