John Leggott College's Lunchtime Enrichment Line-Up Shows Its Range This Week

Lunchtime enrichment sessions ran at John Leggott College this week, from a brand-new Book Club to early preparation for the Chemistry Olympiad. Students were involved in discussion groups, a rehearsal room, a joint subject talk and a chemistry puzzle session, all inside the same lunch hour slot.

What happened at John Leggott College's lunchtime enrichment sessions this week?

Enrichment sessions ran across the week: a new Book Club, a choir rehearsal performance, a joint Social Science and English talk, and a Chemistry Olympiad introduction session. Each one is run by JLC staff and open to students looking for something beyond their timetabled subjects. Taken together, they show how much of college life at JLC happens outside the classroom in a single working week.

What did John Leggott College's new Book Club get up to in its first week?

JLC's Book Club launched on Wednesday lunchtime, bringing students together to talk about what they're currently reading over a cup of tea. Beyond the discussion, students began designing their own bookmarks, giving the group a practical, creative element alongside the conversation. It's a low-pressure way for students who might not otherwise cross paths to find a shared interest.

How did Sally's choir sound after just two weeks of rehearsals?

Sally's choir performed its first song this week after only two weeks of rehearsals, and staff who heard it described the standard as well above what a brand-new group would usually manage this early in term. For students, a first performance this soon is a quick, visible reward for showing up to rehearsals in the opening weeks of the academic year.

What did the joint Social Science and English talk cover?

Students from Social Science and English came together this week for a talk on speech therapy, giving both subject groups a shared session outside their usual timetables. Combining two subject areas for a single talk is a deliberate way of showing students how their subjects connect to real careers rather than sitting in separate boxes.

What is the Chemistry Olympiad, and how are JLC's chemistry students preparing for it?

JLC's chemistry high-flyers met this week to be introduced to problem-solving puzzles and the Chemistry Olympiad, a national competition that challenges the UK's strongest A-Level chemistry students beyond the standard curriculum. 

The session gives students an early, informal look at the kind of problem-solving the competition rewards, well before any formal entry deadline.

Why does lunchtime enrichment matter for sixth form students?

Lunchtime enrichment matters because it gives students informal, low-stakes ways to build friendships and identity outside their subject choices, which research links to better academic outcomes. Research from Student Minds, the UK's student mental health charity, consistently shows that students with strong social connections perform better academically. A Book Club over tea or a choir rehearsal may look small on a timetable, but it's often where students who are new to a large sixth form college first feel like they belong. 

For students studying abroad in the UK, sessions like these are often where the British sixth form experience comes alive outside formal lessons, offering an easy way into college life alongside academic study [Cite: British Council Study UK — study-uk.britishcouncil.org]. 

North Lincolnshire's post-16 providers continue to invest in the wider student experience alongside academic results, part of a broader local picture in which the quality of education across the region has kept improving in recent years.

Students who want to see the full range of clubs, societies and enrichment options at John Leggott College can look through the college's enrichment offer alongside its academic courses. 

FAQ Section

What enrichment activities does John Leggott College offer at lunchtime?

JLC runs a range of lunchtime enrichment sessions, including Book Club, choir, joint subject talks and specialist academic clubs such as Chemistry Olympiad preparation. Sessions change across the year and are open to students regardless of their main subject choices.

How do students join a lunchtime enrichment session at John Leggott College?

Students can usually join a session by attending during the advertised lunchtime slot, with new groups such as Book Club open to anyone who wants to take part. 

Is lunchtime enrichment open to international students at John Leggott College?

Yes, international students take part in the same lunchtime enrichment sessions as domestic students, with no separate track. These informal sessions are often one of the easiest ways for new international students to build friendships in their first term.