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Enrichment

Explore our college enrichment programme, including sports teams, student societies and creative clubs.

College life isn’t just about what happens inside the classroom

It’s about discovering new passions, making lifelong friends and developing the skills that will make you stand out to future employers or universities.

Our enrichment programme is designed to sit alongside your main studies, giving you the chance to try something new, look after your wellbeing and give back to the local community.

Why get involved?

Taking part in enrichment activities is one of the best ways to get the most out of your time at college. It allows you to:

  • Boost your CV: Develop “soft skills” like leadership, communication and teamwork that employers and universities actively look for.
  • Support your wellbeing: Take a break from study, reduce stress and keep active.
  • Make an impact: Join social action projects that create real, positive change in our local area.

Meet the team

Lance Finn

Head of Inclusion

Danika Lake

Inclusion Mentor

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Ben Hyde-Wardle

Student Engagement & Enrichment Lead

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Lisa Parkes

Inclusion Mentor

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Kathryn Barker

Inclusion Mentor

What our students say

“The boxing session in November was an amazing experience for our students. As around 95% of the group are boys, it was a very useful and engaging activity for them. The coach created a great balance by being supportive while also being strict enough to keep the students focused and respectful. The students really enjoyed practising the techniques and were especially motivated when the coach praised their efforts. For many of our learners, who are asylum seekers living here without their parents, positive encouragement from adults can make a very meaningful difference. Overall, it was a very positive and valuable session for the group.”

“The Zen Den helped me at the start of the year as it’s a nice way of getting students to meet others, to have an area to sit with friends, or by yourself, do arts and crafts or to just sit and be calm. It also helps me when I’m anxious and do not have anywhere else to go at lunch times.”

Kumi L3 Art Student

I’ve genuinely loved playing for the college team over the past three years. The social side has been brilliant too — meeting new people, building friendships, and sharing great moments with the boys during training. Training itself has been a highlight. The drills were intense, challenging, and always enjoyable. Playing competitive colleges across Surrey has pushed us to raise our game, and I’ve loved every minute of representing the college. One memory I’ll never forget is captaining Brooklands to our win against Esher last season. That will always stay with me.”

James L. Travel & Tourism Student

“I like the zen den because I used to be bored at lunch with nothing to do, but now I can sit down and do some activities, or just my own thing.  And it is quite a nice break from lessons”

Holden, L2 Media Student

Explore your options

We offer a diverse range of activities, hubs and clubs to match your interests. Whatever your passion, there is a place for you here.

Health & Wellbeing
Creative & Culture		Leadership & Skills
5-a-side football
Zen den
Badminton
Basketball
Indoor cricket
Inclusion Zone
Boxing coaching
Yoga sessions		Philosophy club
Chess club
Creative Writing club
Book club		Student governors
Community volunteering
Annual Student Voice Conference

Be a changemaker: Social action & volunteering

We believe that colleges should be at the heart of their communities. Through our social action opportunities, you can step up, speak out and make a tangible difference. From volunteering at local foodbanks and organising charity fundraisers, to sharing your views through the Student Voice to shape a better college experience, you have the power to create real change. 

We are proud members of Good for Me Good for FE

Brooklands Technical College is a proud partner of Good for Me Good for FE, a national network of over 150 further education colleges working together to drive community action. By participating in our volunteering and social action projects, you contribute directly to a nationwide effort that has generated millions of pounds in social value.

Through this initiative, your volunteering hours aren’t just appreciated, they are formally recognised. You will have the opportunity to earn national Changemaker accreditations (Bronze, Silver, and Gold), giving you externally validated evidence of the incredible teamwork, resilience and leadership skills you’ve built to showcase on future applications.

How it works

Enrichment is built to flex around your lessons. Most activities take place during lunchtime or immediately after college, ensuring you can participate without missing a single minute of your course.

  • Student-led clubs: Don’t see a club that interests you? If you or a group of friends want to start a new society, whether it’s a coding club or a college newspaper, the Inclusion team will help you set it up.
  • Enrichment Fair: At the start of the autumn term, we host an Enrichment Fair where you can meet club leaders, chat with local volunteer organisations and sign up for the activities that catch your eye.

Ready to get involved?

Current students can log in to StudentNet to browse the enrichment timetable or visit the Inclusion team in the Learning Hub to sign up or start a new club!