Enrichment
Part of our success is to bring the curriculum alive through varied and exciting activities outside of the classroom.
We offer unique enrichment opportunities as rewards for children who put the effort into their learning.
Using a 'marbles in the jar' type rewards system and Class Dojo, children learn the value of earing their enrichment rewards.
At GLA Tutors, we believe in nurturing well-rounded individuals, and we are excited to introduce our exceptional child enrichment opportunities that extend beyond the confines of the traditional classroom setting. Our commitment to fostering holistic development has led us to curate a diverse range of experiences aimed at enriching your child's educational journey. From enlightening visits to cultural heritage sites and engaging educational outings to hands-on science experiments, culinary adventures, and gardening escapades, our programs are meticulously designed to provide a multifaceted approach to learning.
We understand that education extends far beyond textbooks, and our goal is to inspire curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love for learning in your child.
Join us in creating memorable and transformative experiences that will shape not only their academic success but also their character and perspective on the world.
Crazy about science
Whether it's making a lava lamp or watching a volcano explode, children can use ICT to research their science project and have a go at making it happen.
All creatures great and small
Learn about animals and agriculture at Vauxhall or Deen City Farm. Children love to get up close and personal with their favourite farm animal.
Dem bones and dem dry bones
The British Museum, The Natural History Museum or the Horniman Museum. Connect with the past and curiosities of the world in one of London's treasure troves.
Ready steady cook
Children find a recipe, write the recipe, create a shopping list, and go shopping to act out real life in this can't cook won't cook treat.
Little green fingers
Get down and dirty in the garden or in one of London's vibrant parks to learn about nature and growing. Children can plant and nurture their own plant.
Cutty Sark and Maritime Greenwich by Milo
Last year on the 5th November, we travelled in a really cool Uber Clipper ... More
Last year on the 5th November, we travelled in a really cool Uber Clipper down the Thames, past all the famous London Landmarks - like the enormous, slender Shard, the weighty Walkie Talkie, and the stunning St Paul's Cathedral - to visit Maritime Greenwich. We had a superb time with GLA Tutors ( aka 'The Chris Squad' ) for our enrichment trip.
In the beginning, after missing the first boat, we finally arrived at Battersea Power Station, where the others were waiting. On the boat we had a competition to see who could be the first to spot the Monument to the Great Fire of London, and I was the tremendously happy winner!!
After 45 minutes, we finally arrived at Cutty Sark and we saw a towering, beautiful sailing ship that was on land but 'floating' on a big chunk of glass. The famous tea clipper (the fastest in the world) was cleverly suspended so we could walk underneath it and touch its belly!
While we were on the ship, we saw Nancy 'the witch', who is the figurehead of the ship come to life and she told us all about her hair-raising adventures - and about the other ships that had sank with their glorious captains. She was very proud that she was still here to tell the story and not at the bottom of the sea!
I had such a great time with Hector, Mingshi, and Laith playing 'guide and sail the Cutty Sark to the UK' on a great big map board in the hold of the ship.
After seeing the band perform authentic sea shanties, we went to the historic Greenwich Market where we ate some delicious apple crumble before we were huffing and puffing all the way up the hill to the Royal Observatory - where time begins! At the top of the hill there was a jaw-dropping panoramic view of the whole of London. I was having THE BEST DAY EVER!
Finally, after taking a dozen magnificent pictures, we headed to the Great Equatorial Telescope through which we could see the stars! (we wish). It was actually too light and cloudy.
My new friend, Mingshi, was making such silly faces and I took pictures of him. It was so funny.
There was a fascinating guide called Chris Line, who told us all about the Meridian Line and the competition between France, Spain and the UK to host the Meridian LIne.
Did you know that the Meridian Line doesn't even go through that site anymore because of the Earth’s tectonic movements!?
Milo, 18th March 2024
Evacuating London by Henry and Chris
Henry K
Hope Farm
Conwy
North Wales
8th August 1939
Dear Mummy
We finally left Paddington far behind at 23:00. The station was full to the brim with nervous children and thick with smelly smoke from the steam train.