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Central to our educational philosophy is a view of learning as a rich experience which extends well beyond the bounds of the classroom and the years spent at school, college and university. We hope that students will participate in activities which will help them lead a fulfilling life, keep healthy and fit and develop a sense of responsibility as a citizen.

We start from interests students express and aim to meet them by offering a range of enrichment activities. In the past these have included various sports, dance and aerobics, martial arts, performing arts, photography, video, our student magazine, film club, Duke of Edinburgh Award, helping at a local primary school, visits to theatres, concerts, opera and ballet, days out to Alton Towers, a skiing trip and trips to European cities.

We have a link with a school in Uganda which students support through fund-raising activities and joint curriculum projects. Our first visit to the school took place in April 2007.

Within our weekly tutorial programme we encourage discussion of issues relevant to young people and invite outside speakers and experts to cover topics like fitness and health, stress management, sex and drugs education, and citizenship, as well as support for study and career planning.

We use our partnership with other state and independent school sixth forms in the borough to extend opportunities for developing debating and presenting skills and to improve our students’ chances of obtaining university places. This includes a prestigious annual conference in Hammersmith Town Hall with a host of invited speakers leading interactive workshops.

Here are a few examples of the activities students do:

Belly dancing
A very popular workshop when run last year. Excellent exercise for getting those tums in trim, enjoyable and great fun while learning the skills of an ancient traditional art form.

Wall climbing
The mobile climbing wall will be set up in the courtyard for you to learn the basic skills of climbing and is good exercise and great fun. Make sure you wear the right clothing

Cookery
Practical session for small group of students who not only learn the skills but actually cook their evening meal.

DJing and music production
Training and practice in music production for students in sound recording, using digital technology. Compose your own songs and record them to CD.

Envision
Will help you to design and run your own project on social or environmental issues. As well as running your local project, you will have the opportunity to attend and become involved in bigger London events organised by Envision.

Martial Arts
Is an effective self-defence system, but it is much more than that. Come and learn how to get fit and stay fit, enjoy being part of an activity built on cooperation and competition.

Millennium Volunteers
This is a national organisation aimed at recognising and supporting 16 – 24 year olds who volunteer their time for the benefit of others. You can gain a highly recognised Millennium Volunteers’ certificate for getting involved.

Salsa
Back by popular demand. The workshop covers basic Salsa steps, spins and turns, as well as other rhythms including meringue, boogaloo and pachanga. No need to have a partner, the class is for complete beginners or people with Salsa experience.

Street dance
Here it is, the hip-hopping, foot stomping, street dancing workshop that gives you all the street cred you’ve ever wanted.

Student Union
The WMSF Student Union is a branch of the National Union of Students (NUS) and represents the interest and needs of WMSF students.

Student magazine
Are you a budding editor or reporter? Can you work to strict deadlines? Have you got an eye for a good story and an ear for a juicy piece of gossip?

Vocals
Learn vocal techniques with the added help of singing to high live quality guitar backing. Come and get yourself ready for the end of term talent show.

Sports (off-site)
Rugby, Athletics, Cricket, Football, Football (girls), Basketball, Badminton, Volleyball, Spinning, Weight Training, Swimming.