Photo of CLSG students sixth formers overlooking the Barbican lake

Pioneer programme

At CLSG, we believe that every student should prioritise the development of life skills needed to thrive beyond school.

Our pioneer programme offers students the chance to develop these skills in abundance by engaging in various opportunities they choose. Using an online platform, Unifrog, our students log their progress as they develop these skills. We have categorised this programme through the principal skill set we feel can be gained, however students will be developing more than one of these skills from their participation in any given activity. Partaking in sport, for example, will naturally develop teamwork, but also leadership. The tiles below demonstrate the multitude of pioneering opportunity that are available to students.

CLSG students talking outside

Leadership and independence

At City we prioritise, encourage and nurture leadership and independence in our pupils. It is vitally important that they develop real-world skills such as organisation and public speaking from an early age in order to best prepare them for adult life.

CLSG students on geography trip at Black Country, observing a river

Teamwork

Teamwork permeates life at CLSG. It manifests in a variety of ways - from a huddle of year 8 pupils working together to crack a challenging mathematical conundrum, to the visionary direction of the prefect team; it is evident on a sports pitch, in the classroom, on the stage and outside of school hours.

Year 7 melodramatic concert

Communication and presentation skills

The ability to communicate and present with clarity, dynamism and self-assurance is essential to almost every career, especially at this tech-focused time.
CLSG sixth form students in sixth form common area

Entrepreneurship

The school’s entrepreneurship programme aims to foster and advance pupils' creativity, curiosity, financial literacy and willingness to self-promote. Opportunities such as City Girls in Science day and workshops with Makyth Ventures Entrepreneurship group develop the students’ ability to engage lateral thinking and approach a problem with innovation and imagination, a skill which is extremely transferrable and applicable in every walk of life.

CLSG students working out maths problem on whiteboard

Problem solving, resilience, tech, innovation and creativity

CLSG intends to instil in its students a sense of resolute determination and tenacity, both in their life generally, and academically. The focus on problem solving, resilience, tech, innovation and creativity across the school helps to shape adaptable young adults who are equipped to weather and respond to any unexpected challenge.

CLSG sixth formers sat outside in Barbican area

Global awareness, emotional intelligence and wellbeing

Global awareness, emotional intelligence and wellbeing are vital for students to thrive in their professional and personal lives and our pioneer programme offer has been developed with this in mind.

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