Personal Development
Only exceptional personal development is acceptable. We believe that every student at Meridian should leave with a set of skills and experiences that mean that they can thrive in the outside world. Our focus is on ‘Education’ and building the whole person.
At MHS our aim is to provide students with the opportunities to access powerful knowledge and powerful experiences such as trips, visits, workshops and visiting talks, so that they learn to make their mark on the world. Our curricular approach to Personal Development aims to illustrate to students how multiple aspects of their school experience combine to provide them with a solid foundation for personal growth during their time with us.
Character curriculum
To give students the opportunity to explore and express their character and build the skills they need for resilience, empathy and employability.
At KS3 we provide students with a timetabled personal development lesson which supports their talents, strengths and interests. Students were part of the process in designing the personal development lessons. Students will experience 3 different personal development lessons throughout a year.
Here is the current offer of PD lessons:
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Alternative sports |
Arabic |
Basketball |
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Dance |
First aid |
Gaming |
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Sewing club |
Street art |
Trampolining |
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Table tennis |
Podcasting club |
Musical theatre |
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Chess club |
Gymnastics |
Money matters |
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Cycling |
Make up and beauty |
Enterprise club |
Students in Year 10 also have a timetabled Duke of Edingburgh lesson as to challenge our young people to attain standards of achievement and endeavour in a wide variety of active interests – to serve their communities, experience adventure and to develop and learn outside the classroom. The Award forms a core part of many apprenticeships and training schemes in the UK, and employers are actively looking for DofE Award holders when recruiting, citing the important skills of teamwork, resilience and confidence the Award provides and is inline with our whole school values and ethos.
The Tasso Foundation
The Tasso Foundation changes outcomes and futures for the better. Meridian High School is working with The Tasso Foundation and the GLF Foundation to provide memorable work experience placements for our Year 10 students.
The Tasso Foundation has already made a profound difference in the lives of students across numerous schools. Through immersive programming, mentorship initiatives, and providing critical resources, the foundation is opening doors to brighter futures.
Please click on the link below and watch the Meridian High School video which highlight some of the Foundation’s work to date, capturing the empowerment, joy, and expanded horizons now possible for these deserving youth. Explore the tangible ways the Tasso Foundation is uplifting the next generation.
The Tasso Foundation and GLF Schools
'Pledge a Promise'
If you are in a position where your company can pledge a promise in which our students will benefit from an aspirational work experience please do get in touch with Phoebe Arnold (Instagram phoebearnold https://www.instagram.com/phoebearnold/reel/C58xYgEIhTw/ ) or email Miss Wallace at r.wallace@meridianhigh.london
