Meridian Masters
The term ‘high attainers’ is defined as those students whose progress exceeds age related expectations at Key stage 2 based on their standardised scores. At the start of year 7 we also conduct CAT4 testing and reading tests through NGRT that also feed in to how the students are identified. At Meridian High School we recognise the need for a broad and enriched approach for our most able students. We have therefore put in place a curriculum designed to stretch and challenge the higher achievers, as well as offering various additional interventions and opportunities outside the classroom to develop not just our students’ skills and understanding, but also allow them to see what opportunities lie ahead in careers and higher education. Through this provision we hope to instil aspiration and a love of learning to ensure the highest level of achievement for the future of our students.
Academic interventions
Academic interventions are sessions that take place before or after school. Achieving a Grade 9 is not the same as A*; it’s a new grade, designed to recognise the very highest performing students. So in order to support our students in achieving these new highest grades, bespoke interventions are designed to revisit the most challenging content and skills that need to be practiced in order to be successful. Academic interventions are guided by data from end of topic tests and assessments.
Brilliant club scholars programme
The Brilliant Club PhD tutors to deliver 'The Scholars Programme' in their partner schools and colleges across the UK. They share their subject knowledge and passion for learning with small groups of pupils aged 8-18. It helps them to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to secure a place at a competitive university.
The programme is available to state schools across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. It is structured around seven tutorials, and pupils also attend a Graduation Event at a partner university to speak with current undergraduates and learn about university life. Fourteen pupils are in one placement, taught in two smaller groups of seven. They work towards completing a challenging final assignment which is marked and moderated using university grades.
Latin workshops
Latin, for two thousand years the language of many of the greatest thinkers and writers of the western world, remains a living and intellectually stimulating language which is the key to understanding many central aspects of western thought and culture. Latin workshops are available for Year 7 and 8 and are aimed to provide a well-rounded and immersive experience in the classical world. Workshops are delivered by a Latin Specialist who is a subject leader for Classics at Harris Chafford Hundred where he has designed a Latin curriculum that is being delivered to key sates 3 to 5 across multiple schools within his federation.
Studying Latin, a highly organised and logical language, much like studying math, sharpens the mind, cultivates mental alertness, creates keener attention to detail, develops critical thinking, and enhances problem solving abilities. Since about two thirds of English words are derived from Latin, studying Latin provides invaluable insights into English vocabulary, the structure and meaning of English words, especially of longer and more complicated ones. This is supported through direct vocabulary instruction and exploring the etymology of the words that happens in every classroom, every day. The study of Latin enables learners to coordinate ideas, reflect on the various ways to say the same thing, and thus to write and communicate their ideas more clearly, which supports our drive for Oracy in the classroom. We value all students voices and the development of confidence with vocabulary is important so our students are able to articulate their ideas as effectively as possible.
University Visits
Aimhigher London are a key partner in the London Uni Connect, which comprises of three networks working collaboratively with schools, colleges and universities, delivering programmes and supporting learners to make informed choices in order to narrow gaps in access and participation in higher education.
Meridian High School works closely with Aim Higher, specifically looking at University visits which includes St Marys, Roehampton, Kingston, Goldsmiths and many more are in the calendar for this academic year
Space Camp
Our students have the opportunity to live the unique experience of astronaut’s training during our trip to the Euro Space Center in Belgium. This includes aptitude tests, simulators, space travel, visit of our Martian village...
Students will experience:
- Moonwalk XP/Marswalk XP
- SPACE FLIGHT UNIT
- SPACE ROTOR
- Free Fall Slide
- Space Tour
- Space Show
- Planetarium
- Mars Village
- Cosmic Valley
- Space Hub
Expanding our offer
We are currently reseaching the following exciting opportunities:
- Exposure to different careers through PSHE and the curriculum
- Residential subject specific weekends for KS4 students to support with GCSE's
- Leadership training partnered with the GLF Foundation and EduThing
