Personal Development
All individuals will flourish and fulfil their potential they will be equipped and willing to succeed in a modern, global society while having respect for themselves, others and the environment.
At Invicta, students develop the attributes of well-rounded individuals who are independent, resilient, responsible and engaged in a range of interests. We aim to encourage our students’ curiosity and love of learning, along with the invaluable skills of teamwork, perseverance and confidence. Equally, tolerance, respect, integrity and dignity will be fostered throughout.
To enable such development to take place, we have an extensive Personal Development Programme which instils in all students the character traits outlined in our Character Compass. Our carefully crafted Personal Development Programme promotes spiritual, moral, cultural, emotional and physical development; teaches and promotes the British Fundamental values; prepares students not only for the next stage of their education and training but also for their lives as active citizens and for success in the world of work, developing employability skills and work-ready behaviours.
The aim of the Personal Development (PD) curriculum is to provide our young people with the knowledge and skills to embrace the exciting opportunities the modern world brings, and to deal effectively with the challenges and risks they may encounter. We want our students to clearly understand how to keep themselves (and others) safe and healthy (online and offline), to be accepting of diversity, to show empathy and kindness, and to make a positive contribution to their school, local, and wider communities.
Our PD curriculum also plays in a key role in the safeguarding of our students; adopting a preventative approach and signposting to people/organisations to offer support, advice and guidance. Our curriculum is also flexible and responsive to dealing efficiently with school, local and wider issues as they arise – providing a safe and supportive environment to discuss complex, sensitive and current topics.
At Invicta we have designed our PD curriculum around 6 essential ‘ASPECTS’ in order to ensure that as a school we:
A - Develop Active Citizens
S - Ensure Safety and Wellbeing
P - Enable Positive Relationships, Lifestyle and Health
E - Promote Equity, Inclusivity and Diversity
C - Develop Students' Character
T - Provide for Effective Transition, Careers and Employability
And, we achieve this through a wealth of initiatives, opportunities and programmes as shown in the below diagram:
Every single student has a host of opportunities to ensure that they flourish and develop the character and skills for their lives as active citizens and for success in the world of work, developing employability skills and work-ready behaviours. At Invicta we offer:
- 57 Clubs and Societies, including sport, music, creatives, STEM, performing arts, wellbeing and many more.
- 11 Academic Hubs run by students for students, some of which include Classical Civilisation Hub, Law Hub, and Literature Hub
- POP which delivers over 40 activities and clubs The options are extensive and examples include chess, yoga, gardening, coding, bee keeping, nature ramble, Warhammer, football and photography.
- 69 school trips of which 16 are international. Such global experiences to places such as Tokyo, California, Hong Kong and Iceland enable our students to broaden their cultural awareness.
- 171 extra-curricular activities including public speaking competitions, STEM challenges, music performances, school productions, sports fixtures, debating, Duke of Edinburgh Award, leadership opportunities and the Invicta Diploma.
Students also take pride in supporting a vast variety of charities and community projects, both local and international, and last year they raised over £28,000.
Our PSHE and Power Days Scrapbook can be viewed below and a snapshot of our students’ Personal Development Opportunities can be seen at the bottom of this page.
Personal Development Journey - Year 7
Get involved in Welcome Month
Including Headteachers' Tea, Leadership Drinks and Teambuilding
In-school Planetarium/Astronomy Show
The Astronomy Road Show comes to Invicta
Join a Club or Society
Ranging from Lower School Choir to Football to Drama Club!
Take part in the Carol Service
Held each year at the All Saints Church, Maidstone
Audition and perform in the School Production
Past productions include Look in the Glass, Alice! and The Little Mermaid
Personal Development Journey - Year 8
Guide at Open Evening
Lead guests on tours around the school
FIGS Autumn Fair
Take part/attend the FIGS Autumn Fair
RAG Events
Take part in the RAG Dance Show or get involved in the RAG Days over Christmas
STEM Orlando Trip
Take part in as many school trips as possible
Invicta Diploma Celebration
Reflect on the last two years and the work you have put in for the Invicta Diploma
Personal Development Journey - Year 9
Clubs And Societies Fair
Join a new club or society to broaden your horizons
Geography Iceland Trip
Explore the land of Fire and Ice to enrich your learning
RAG Events
Take part in the RAG Dance Show or get involved in the RAG Days over Christmas
Autumn Concert
Take part in the Autumn Concert, in the Choir, Orchestra or an Ensemble
Bletchly Park Visit
Explore the estate where Allied Forces became code breakers to help end WWII
Personal Development Journey - Year 10
Sport Challenges
Set yourself new challenges that improve your sport or participate in a sports fixture
Exchange Trips
Go on an adventure to a new school in a new country or host an exchange student
RAG Events
Take part in the RAG Dance Show or get involved in the RAG Days over Christmas
Autumn Concert
Take part in the Autumn Concert, in the Choir, Orchestra or an Ensemble
Gatwick Trip
Visit Gatwick Airport to explore the different engineering sectors there
Personal Development Journey - Year 11
Careers Opportunities
Take part in the Careers Fair and go on trips to explore your options
Take Part in a Debating Competition
Develop your speaking and reasoning skills with a debating event
Exchange Trips
Go on an adventure to a new school in a new country or host an exchange student
RAG Events
Take part in the RAG Dance Show or get involved in the RAG Days over Christmas
Autumn Concert
Take part in the Autumn Concert, in the Choir, Orchestra or an Ensemble
Year 11 Prom
Plan and attend the Year 11 Prom to celebrate the end of your GCSE's
Personal Development Journey - Year 12
Teambuilding Day
Solve challenges and work with your new peers to build new friendships
Join a Music Group
Join the Choir, Orchestra or start your own band!
Take Part in a Debating Competition
Develop your speaking and debating skills by taking part in a Debating Event
RAG Events
Volunteer for the RAG Community Day, take part in the RAG Dress Up Days or attend/perform in the RAG Dance Show
Apply for a Prefect Role
Attend the Leadership Fair for Subject Prefect roles or apply for the Senior Prefect Team
University Planning
Visit a university on their Open Day, the UCAS Day or attend a lecture
Personal Development Journey - Year 13
Support the Lower Years
Lead an assembly, mentor younger students and set an example for the lower years
Join a Music Group
Join the Choir, Orchestra or start your own band!
RAG Events
Organise and perform in the RAG Dance Show, take part in a RAG Lunchtime Event, or dress up for a RAG Day
California Social Science Trip
Visit Los Angeles and San Fransisco to support your A-Level in a Social Science
Charity
Carry out Charity Work in the local community or become a volunteer
Year 13 Prom
Celebrate your time at Invicta with friends at the Year 13 Prom
