Other/Practical

All enrichment related to musicals and sport lasts for 20 weeks. If you choose one of the following options, you will not be able to choose any other enrichment from the programme. Please read the descriptions carefully as details of extra rehearsals and training are given.

Musical Theatre

The Musical Theatre enrichment programme has many opportunities for you to get involved with a wider range of roles this year. We are looking for students who are not only interested in performing but also backstage roles to get a taste of a professional working theatre environment. As well as this, we will once again need students to form an orchestra to support both productions. The team you will work with on these productions all have professional industry experience meaning you will be treated as professionals working to very high standards.

The list of roles available in this enrichment programme are:

Cast, Musicians, Backstage Crew (Including Stage Manager, Lighting Operative, Sound Operative, Crew, Props Master, Costume, Makeup, Hair, Follow-Spot Operative)

This is a 24-Week Enrichment Programme and includes evenings and some Sunday rehearsals.

The list of roles available in this enrichment programme are: Cast, Musicians, Backstage Crew (Including Stage Manager, Lighting Operative, Sound Operative, Crew, Props Master, Costume, Makeup, Hair, Follow-Spot Operative). This is a 20-week enrichment programme and includes evenings and some Sunday rehearsals.

Sport - Men's Football

Are you an excellent team player with a passion for football? Join our outstanding football team as a part of your enrichment. This is a great opportunity to learn and develop new skills and still have the opportunity to indulge your competitive side. The football enrichment comprises of weekly training sessions at Heywood Sports Village on a Monday evening from 4-6pm with transport provided. There are also weekly fixtures against colleges from around the North West on a Wednesday afternoon in the North West College Sports League. This enrichment provides an excellent opportunity to continue competing in elite sport, meet new friends from around the college and improve your ability as a footballer.

Sport - Women's Football

Women’s football welcomes all abilities; we just ask that you have lots of enthusiasm, commitment and a willingness to improve. The women’s football enrichment will begin as a weekly recreational session at Soccer Factory on a Wednesday afternoon. If the opportunity arises, there will also be a chance to compete against colleges across the North West. This enrichment will provide the opportunity to improve your football skills in a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment.

Sport - Women's Netball

Are you an excellent team player with a passion for netball? Join our outstanding netball team as a part of your enrichment. This is a great opportunity to learn and develop new skills and still have the opportunity to indulge your competitive side. The netball enrichment comprises of weekly training sessions at Heywood Sports Village on a Monday evening from 4-6pm with transport provided. There are also weekly fixtures against colleges from around the North West on a Wednesday afternoon in the North West College Sports League. This enrichment provides an excellent opportunity to continue competing in elite sport, meet new friends from around the college and improve your ability as a netballer. 

Squash

This enrichment is for both complete beginners and those who have played before. You will recieve professional coaching to help you if you have played before, and there are stduents working towards their coaching qaulifications to help beginners. Squash is brilliant for fitness and a great way to socialise -all equipment is paid for by the college. The enrichment allows students who have played to gain some coaching qualifications. The enrichment is a 5 minute walk from college with excellent facilities.