Enrichment

We believe education is about more than exams.

“Enrichment is a vital part of our approach at Norwich High School for Girls, where we offer academic enrichment, personal development, and life skills opportunities that extend beyond the classroom. Our challenging and fun programme empowers students to discover their passions and interests, helping them reach their full potential while building confidence and resilience. Through these experiences, they gain the skills and values needed to thrive in our ever-changing society.”

—Mrs Marie Hood, Director of Co Curricular

Prep School: Beyond the classroom

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Senior School: Beyond the classroom

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Sixth Form: Beyond the classroom

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As well as a full programme of music, drama, dance and sport, we facilitate over 100 clubs and extra-curricular activities – from F24 and debating to robotics and the Model United Nations; designed especially for our girls as part of our broad enrichment programme. This includes the timetabled ‘Beyond’ programme for Year 3-13 as part of the school day, PSHE and leadership opportunities. We also offer a wealth of co-curricular visits and trips throughout the year, and DofE for Year 9 and above.  

Our magnificent school site offers excellent opportunities for outdoor learning, with the diverse habitats including our Forest School, Corner Wood, polytunnel, Dingly Dell heritage orchard and pond.

The Beyond Programme

Houses

We have a vertical house system in the whole school, from Nursery to Upper Sixth. The four houses are organised, in the Senior School, by student House Captains and their Deputies, who are members of Year 6 and the Sixth Form. Inter-House sports, music, drama, chess competitions, challenges and festivals occur during the year.

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Sport

Sport is an integral part of school; students reap the benefits of a balanced and healthy approach and can realise their full sporting potential.

All-girls sport allows all abilities to develop talent without a fear of judgement from boys. 

Team players represent the school during games afternoons, after school and occasionally on Saturdays in sports including hockey, netball and cricket as well as equestrian and rowing. We enter area, county, regional and national tournaments, along with GDST sports rallies.

Swimming

Our partnership with Norwich Swan swimming club is central to our excellent swimming provision with their professional coaches training students in our on-site heated 25m indoor swimming pool. Three after school swimming clubs train our competitive swimmers (Prep to Sixth Form) and we offer a pool lifesaving (NPLQ) award for Sixth Formers.

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Elite athletes

Our Elite Athlete Programme supports and mentors students who participate in sport at regional level and above with nutrition, injury prevention and further training programmes.

Read more about our Match and Team selection and our sporting values below.

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GDST Spotlight: Meet Estelle

Performing and creative arts

Music

We are very proud of our wonderful musical heritage. With over 20 different musical ensembles rehearsing weekly across the Prep and Senior School, every girl has a chance to share and participate in a wide range of musical styles. The department regularly offers music tours abroad and recent destinations have included Lake Garda, Barcelona, Prague and Tuscany.

Our thriving Sixth Form programme is one of the reasons Norwich High is recognised among the best sixth form colleges for music, while still nurturing talent from Early Years and Prep.

Music, Drama and Dance

The Music and Drama Departments are passionate about offering every student the chance to express themselves creatively through performances. Girls get involved with performing, directing, producing, choreographing and hosting – developing invaluable transferable skills. Over the course of the school year a variety of performances including a whole school musical with a live band, summer plays, a senior play and an intermediate play. Our annual Showstopper variety event showcases the very best in performing arts across the Senior School and Sixth Form, while the annual Winter Arts Festival in the Prep School and Nursery offers an exciting extension of our creative curriculum.

Every Senior School student has the opportunity to perform in a drama production. 

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award enables all girls to have amazing adventures. It is a rewarding journey where each participant grows in confidence and becomes more independent.

DofE at Norwich High School is particularly active. The majority of Year 9 students are involved in completing the Bronze Award and many continue onto their Silver and Gold Award (starting at 16 years old).

Introducing Ivy

In the Sixth Form, Ivy, a Portuguese Water Dog, is a regular visitor, while our Prep School pupils enjoy caring for our guinea pigs Pepsi, Cinnamon, Vanilla and Twix. 

The benefits to students of having a school dog include:

  • Reducing stress and calming anxieties.
  • Offering staff and students a good reason to go for a lunchtime stroll and get some fresh air.
  • Supporting relaxed conversations between girls and staff.
  • Fostering a sense of responsibility.
  • Teaching girls to nurture and respect.
  • Helping girls build self-confidence.
  • Enhancing the family-feel of our school.

Please note that there is no requirement or obligation for any girl to have contact with our pets, should she not wish to.