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Exceptional Enrichment
Enrichment (the action of improving or enhancing the quality or value of something) is sometimes referred to as 'Extra-curricular Activities' in other words, activities that you do outside of your main study programme such as sports, clubs and societies, volunteering and short courses.
Enrichment at #H6 is an important part of our student #H6Experience as it will enable students to realise their potential in a variety of settings beyond the classroom. As an example, we provide a range of sporting opportunities for our students.
We have football and futsal teams that compete at regional and national level. Students train every day on a brand new 3G Astroturf pitch, and enjoy free access to our gym and performance analysis. Beyond that, students at Haringey Sixth Form can train and compete in table tennis, girls football, badminton, netball, volleyball and recreational basketball. We also provide the opportunity to undertake coaching and officiating qualifications whilst they study.
Futsal Team
The Haringey 6th Form Futsal team are one of the strongest college teams in London. Over 30 students have had the opportunity to play in the LFNS England, one of the top senior futsal leagues in England.
7 of the students have played in the FA Cup of Futsal, with Owen Locke, our outstanding goalkeeper now regarded as one of the top futsal keepers in the country.
The students regularly compete against top senior teams in London, and have opportunities to train with and learn from the best players and coaches in England.
Our students have been able to secure scholarships to join some of the top futsal University teams in the country, including the International Futsal Academy at Loughborough.
Haringey 6th also organise futsal tournaments at both Under 16 and Under 13s level, with students both coaching teams and officiating matches.
Football
All students at Haringey Sixth Form College have the opportunity to play both recreational and competitive football, including showcase matches with local club Estudiantes.
Over 40 students from H6 have played senior football this year, including games against the leading Universities in England.
Matches are organized against leading amateur, semi-professional and University teams, giving the students an opportunity to test themselves against excellent teams.
Students have the opportunity to take part in daily training on an outstanding 3G pitch within the college from a UEFA qualified coach. Additional sessions are provided each week at Haringey Borough Football club.
All games are recorded using a Veo camera, to allow for tactical and technical analysis.
Students have access to the gym for strength and conditioning sessions.
Girls Only
Girls are provided with an opportunity to take part in a wide variety of sports at the college.
The volleyball club is very popular with over 30 students taking part, There are recreational free play sessions as well as coached training sessions from our qualified volleyball coach..
The team will compete against other colleges in the AOC Festival this year
Girls can take part in all football sessions, including both lunchtime inclusion sessions and after school coaching sessions that are led by Tottenham Hotspur Foundation coaches.
Girls are also provided with the opportunity to take part in Basketball and Badminton, as well as a girl's only trampolining session every Friday lunchtime.
Volleyball
Our volleyball club is one of the most popular clubs within college.
Indoor sessions are led by a qualified coach, with students given an opportunity to develop new skills. Free-play sessions are open to all. The indoor volleyball court is and outdoors on the new articificial pitch.
The team compete in the AOC volleyball festival, and other games are arranged against local colleges.
Students are also given an opportunity to take part in additional sessions with local clubs.
Inclusion Football
Entry and Foundation students at the college are given access to the football pitch at lunchtime, as part of inclusion football that is open to all students regardless of experience or ability.
The aim of the recreational sessions is participation and enjoyment, with all students encouraged to play in the spirit of the game to allow for all students, regardless of their experience and ability given a chance to play.
The team are also coached on a Wednesday afternoon and compete in tournaments against other teams.
Coaching Qualifications
Students at the college are provided with an opportunity to take sports coaching qualifications.
In the last two years, over 23 students have passed their FA Level 1 in football coaching, 6 have passed their FA Level 1 in futsal coaching, with 4 recently completing the Coerver Youth Diploma, one of the most highly regarded qualifications in youth football coaching.
Beyond this, 5 students have gained their Level 7 in futsal refereeing, with one student completing his ECB Level 2 in Cricket Coaching.
In 2021, a further 10 ten students will be gaining a certification from UEFA as part of a youth coaching qualification.