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Attaining the Peak is a response to some of
the motivational, inspirational and academic needs of children in
Oxfordshire and elsewhere. It is an initiative with charitable
intentions. It is driven by the philosophy that the provision of
appropriate motivation in a conducive environment to young students
irrespective of background will enable them to unlock and fulfil their
diverse potentials and achieve their ultimate goals in life for the
benefit of society.
Attaining the Peak is an expert and student-led programme aimed at the
development of different dimensions of young students’ capability and
educational/ professional development. It is to encourage young students
to aspire to achieve high academic and professional goals. It is a
personal development programme which gives students the opportunity to
interact with Oxford University students in a variety of settings. It is
basically a student-inspire-student, student-challenge-student and
student-motivate-student programme
AtP is about
“lifting a young person’s hope and vision to higher sights; raising a
young person’s performance to a higher standard; and building a young
personality beyond its normal limitation”. The course shapes from a
dialectic engagement between inspirational / motivational ideas and
skills proficiency moulded to suit the needs of the students.
It also encourages
students to develop their thinking and understanding of local and global
influences on the lives of societies and encourages positive action for
change. It establishes productive links between the youth in the UK and
those of other countries. The programme, targeted at young students with
ages ranging from 12 to 18 years, is meant to instil self-confidence,
determination, perseverance and attaining high goals.
The programme is
supported by a strong dynamic Advisory Board and Education Team made up
of academics, professionals, entrepreneurs, parents and student
volunteers. |