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Standing for Gifted, Talented and eXtension; GTX is Merchant Taylors' new Friday afternoon enrichment programme. Many leading UK schools are investing time and resources in enrichment activities. GTX is designed to stretch our students beyond the confines of exam specifications. Whilst we will continue to focus well over 90% of precious curriculum time on the core business of examination preparation, we believe there are huge potential gains in offering a portfolio of activities which can develop "soft" skills such as problem-solving and creativity, especially when it comes to UCAS applications to top courses.

Students typically opt into three 10-week GTX sessions a year ranging from activities as diverse as beekeeping to robotics. They will learn new skills and hopefully unlock latent talents which might otherwise remain dormant in more traditional settings. Crucially, we hope that many will develop transferable learning skills such as "stickability" and resourcefulness which will trickle down into the academic curriculum. Sixth formers, if their timetable allows, can opt into any GTX course, often helping members of staff to lead the activities effectively. Rather like being a monitor or peer supporter therefore, it is a chance to develop leadership skills and, more importantly, it is meant to be a fun way to finish on a Friday!

GTX Diving News Story

GTX Bees News Story

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Bee-keeping is just one of the enrichment activities as part of GTX