St Edward's Super Curriculum

INTRODUCTION

I’m delighted to introduce myself as the new Head of Super-Curriculum, Dr Claudia Ord. I’m also the Head of Employability and Careers and a Classics Teacher, holding a doctorate in Classical Greek from Oxford. My background has given me a deep appreciation for the power of academic enrichment to spark curiosity in every pupil. The Latin word ‘super’ originally described a physical location – the layer ‘above’ or ‘over’ another. In modern English, it has evolved to mean ‘beyond’ or ‘exceeding boundaries’. I would like to think of our Super-Curriculum programme as that extra layer, enabling pupils to discover new interests beyond the classroom and to inspire a love for lifelong learning. As you will see when reading this booklet, last year’s Super-Curriculum programme truly embodied this spirit, offering a diverse array of opportunities that ignited academic curiosity across all disciplines. From captivating lectures to immersive trips, pupils engaged with leading experts and explored subjects in exciting ways. Looking forward, the programme for 2025/6 promises to be equally full of opportunities for pupils to extend their knowledge. To the right of this introduction, you will find a link to the Super Curriculum programme for the current term. I hope you enjoy looking back at the highlights of the 2024/5 Super-Curriculum, and in doing so will see what makes this programme truly ‘super’.

To learn more about upcoming Super Curriculum events for this term, visit our website by scanning the QR code below

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