PD and REACH Days

REACH (Respect, Excellence, Ambition, Commitment, Honesty) Days at OALP are dedicated drop-down days designed to provide students with an immersive and engaging learning experience beyond the traditional curriculum. These days aim to foster personal growth, equip students with essential life skills, and strengthen their ability to navigate real-world challenges with confidence.

During REACH Days, students actively participate in a range of activities, workshops, and discussions focused on character development and personal safety. These sessions are carefully curated to align with the three fundamental strands of PSHCE:

1. Health and Wellbeing – Students explore topics related to physical and mental health, learning how to maintain a balanced lifestyle. For example, they may attend workshops on nutrition and healthy eating, engage in mindfulness and stress-management activities, or receive guidance on managing emotions and building resilience.
2. Relationships – Through interactive sessions, students develop an understanding of positive relationships, communication skills, and emotional intelligence. They may take part in discussions about friendships, peer pressure, and consent, or participate in role-play exercises to practice respectful and effective conflict resolution.
3. Living in the Wider World (including Careers) – These activities help students build awareness of their roles as responsible citizens and prepare them for future career opportunities. For instance, guest speakers from various industries may provide insights into different career paths, students might engage in financial literacy sessions, or participate in community-based projects that encourage responsibility.

 

By integrating these essential themes into REACH Days, OALP ensures that students not only gain academic knowledge but also develop the practical skills and awareness needed to thrive in life beyond school. Through engaging experiences, teamwork, and reflection, students leave REACH Days feeling more empowered, informed, and equipped to make positive choices for their future.

 

REACH Days

REACH (Respect, Excellence, Ambition, Commitment, Honesty) Days are OALP's drop down days, where students are encouraged to develop their individual character, learn how to stay safe and healthy, and develop knowledge, skills and understanding to fulfil the three strands of PSHCE.

1. Health and wellbeing
2. Relationships
3. Living in the wider world (including careers)