Extra-Curricular
Our focus on character education is central to the culture, values, and vision of our school. We combine a rigorous and stimulating academic education with wider personal development. This helps to nurture students to become well-educated, rounded, and responsible young adults.
Our aim is to provide a rich learning environment through a co-curriculum which focuses on the provision of a series of high-quality activities across a wide range of different domains.
These activities complement the core curriculum and support students’ intellectual, moral, emotional, social, creative, and physical development. They are an integral and essential part of a holistic education in which we recognise that individuals flourish in supportive and positive surroundings, where their abilities and talents are encouraged and acknowledged.
The programme is designed to provide a variety of activities that challenge and give every student the opportunity to build, not only on their existing expertise but also to discover new interests.
Through co-curricular involvement our students will:
- Develop qualities such as resilience and self-motivation
- Develop life skills such as leadership, teamwork, confidence, communication, and time management
- Appreciate the importance of long-term commitments
- Improve and enhance their mental health and well-being
- Acquire positive moral attributes and values such as courage, honesty, and integrity
Our provision will help students understand the importance of treating others with respect and tolerance, and they will leave school equipped fully to meet the challenges and possibilities presented in adult life.
Art
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Enrichment Opportunity |
Year Group |
Teacher |
Day/Time |
Venue |
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Art Catch Up |
All |
Mr Cain |
Tuesday Lunch |
Art Rooms |
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Art Catch Up |
All |
Mr Murphy |
Wednesday Lunch |
Art Rooms |
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Art Catch Up / Intervention |
By Invite |
Mr Cain |
Wednesday 3:30 – 4:40 |
Art Rooms |
Biology
|
Enrichment Opportunity |
Year Group |
Teacher |
Day/Time |
Venue |
Brief Description |
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Biology Club |
Years 7, 8 and 9 |
Mrs Bruce |
Tuesday 12.45 to 1.20pm |
N14 |
A variety of activities and meetings that combine biology topics with a fun learning experience and create a friendly community.
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Biology Clinic |
12 and 13 |
NJE |
Wed 12.30pm-1.15pm |
N16 |
Drop-in support for A Level students |
Business and Economics
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Enrichment Opportunity |
Year Group |
Teacher |
Day/Time |
Venue |
Brief Description |
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The Economics Society |
Y12 & Y13 |
Mr Farrell |
Friday 12.30 pm |
W22 |
A variety of Economics related speakers, competitions, and activities. |
Chemistry
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Enrichment Opportunity |
Year Group |
Teacher |
Day/Time |
Venue |
Brief Description |
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KS3 Chemistry Club |
7+8 |
NS |
Monday Week 2 12:55 – 1:25 |
N12 |
Carry out some fun Chemistry experiments and learn more beyond the syllabus |
Design & Technology
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Enrichment Opportunity |
Year Group |
Teacher |
Day/Time |
Venue |
Brief Description |
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KS3 Cookery Club |
Yr 7 /8 |
Mrs Graham |
Wednesdays 3.30 to 5 pm |
E02 |
Prepare and make a variety of different dishes! |
English
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Enrichment Opportunity |
Year Group |
Teacher |
Day/Time |
Venue |
Brief Description |
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English Intervention |
Year 11 |
HNC |
Monday 12:50-1:30 |
W6 |
English language paper 2 intervention to help students prepare for their upcoming examinations |
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Drama Club |
All |
RB |
Monday Lunch |
W5 |
Performing arts club where students will engage with a variety of theatrical and improvisational concepts. This will culminate in a final showcased performance at the end of the year. |
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Year 11 drop-in clinic
|
Year 11 |
RB
|
Tuesday Lunch
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English-specific intervention to help students prepare for their examinations |
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Drama: Play reading club |
All |
TM |
Tuesday Lunch |
W5 |
Ever wanted to read more plays? Perhaps you’re interested in writing your own! Starting after half term we will start off by reading a set of plays chosen by you – and as time goes on look to begin producing our own scenes, ideas and whole plays to try out and explore. |
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Board game club |
All |
DMG |
Wednesday Lunch |
W7 |
Students have a space to engage with a variety of different board games |
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Y10 Intervention |
Year 10 |
TM |
Thursday Lunch |
W6 |
English-specific intervention to help students prepare for their exams. |
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Year 11 drop-in clinic
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Year 11 |
EM |
Thursday Lunch |
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English-specific intervention to help students prepare for their examinations |
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LAMDA Speaking in Public Grade 8 |
Year 12 |
RB |
Thursday Lunch |
W5 |
Students will engage in the grade 8 Speaking in Public LAMDA qualification – this supports their public speaking skills as well as enhancing their confidence |
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LAMDA Musical Theatre grade 8 |
Years 10 & 12 |
RB/SE |
Friday 3:30-4:30 |
N18 |
Students will engage in the grade 8 Musical theatre LAMDA qualification – this qualification helps students not only be creative, but also improve their acting, singing and dancing skills. |
Geography
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Enrichment Opportunity |
Year Group |
Teacher |
Day/Time |
Venue |
Brief Description |
General
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Enrichment Opportunity |
Year Group |
Teacher |
Day/Time |
Venue |
Brief Description |
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Chess Club |
All |
Mr Jones |
Thursday Lunch 12.45 – 1.25 |
C21 |
Play and learn chess with other students in a supportive and friendly atmosphere. |
History & Politics
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Enrichment Opportunity |
Year Group |
Teacher |
Day/Time |
Venue |
Brief Description |
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Junior Debate Society |
Y7/Y8 |
Mr Houseman |
Tuesday 12.30-1.00pm |
C12 |
Opportunities to develop your communication skills through debating-led by History & Politics Prefects |
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Senior Debate Society |
Y12/Y13 |
Miss Brindle |
Wednesday 12.30-1.00 |
C10 |
Opportunities to develop your communication skills through debating-led by History & Politics Prefects |
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Junior History Society |
Y7/Y8 |
Miss Brindle |
Wednesday 12.30-1.00 |
C13 |
Opportunities to find out more about history - led by History & Politics Prefects |
Languages
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Enrichment Opportunity |
Year Group |
Teacher |
Day/Time |
Venue |
Brief Description |
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Classics Club |
7 |
DL |
Monday 1pm |
C14 |
Roman & Greek mythology etc. |
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Linguistics Society |
9 |
DL |
Tuesday 12.30pm |
C14 |
Language puzzle-solving |
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Key Stage 3 Film Club |
7&8 |
SD |
Weds 12.30 |
W15 |
Key Stage Languages Film Club (French & Spanish) |
Learning Resource Centre
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Enrichment Opportunity |
Year Group |
Teacher |
Day/Time |
Venue |
Brief Description |
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Homework Support & Reading for Pleasure |
Years 8, 9, 10 |
C Smith |
Monday-Friday 12:30-1:00 |
LRC |
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| Homework Support & Reading for Pleasure |
Years 7 & 11 |
C Smith |
Monday-Friday 1:00-1:30 |
LRC |
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| Homework Support & Reading for Pleasure |
All Years |
C Smith |
Monday-Thursday 3:30-5:00 |
LRC | |
| Homework Support & Reading for Pleasure |
All Years |
C Smith |
Friday 3:30-4:40 |
LRC |
Maths & Computing
|
Enrichment Opportunity |
Year Group |
Teacher |
Day/Time |
Venue |
Brief Description |
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GCSE Maths Clinic |
11 |
EL |
Tuesday 12.30 pm |
W8 |
Sixth-form students lead sessions and provide support for Maths GCSE revision |
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A Level Clinic |
12 and 13 |
Maths teachers |
Wednesday 12.30 pm |
W8 |
Sixth form students are invited to attend the Maths clinic where they can ask questions, complete extra work and seek support with the Maths A Level. |
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Further Maths Society |
12 and 13 |
EL |
Wednesday 12.30 pm |
S06 |
Y13 Further Maths students lead active discussions about Maths beyond the curriculum. |
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KS3/KS4 Computing Clinic |
7 -11 |
MWS |
Wednesday 12.30 pm |
S03 |
Practice your computing skills and get help from sixth form students to help you to improve |
Music
|
Enrichment Opportunity |
Year Group |
Teacher |
Day/ Time |
Venue |
Brief Description |
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Chamber Choir |
Y8-13 |
Mr Emery |
Monday 12.30-1.30 |
N17 |
SATB Chamber Choir for advanced singers in Senior Choir |
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Advanced String Group |
All |
Ms Paiano |
Monday 3.30-4.30 |
N17 |
String Ensemble for Grades IV and above led by Ms Paiano |
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Concert and Jazz Band |
All |
Miss Horton |
Monday 3.30-4.30 |
N18 |
Ensemble for wind, brass, percussion and keys, Grades IV and above |
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Year 7 Choir |
Y7 |
Mr Emery & Music Ambassadors |
Wednesday 12.30-1.30 |
N17 |
Year 7 Choir |
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Senior Choir |
Y8-Y11 |
Mr Emery |
Wednesday 3.30-4.45 |
N18 |
Senior Choir for Years 8-13 |
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Senior Orchestra Woodwind/Brass/Percussion |
All |
Mr Emery |
Thursdays 12.30-1.00 leading up to concerts |
N18 |
Sectionals for Senior Orchestra Members |
PE
|
Enrichment Opportunity |
Year Group |
Teacher |
Day/Time |
Venue |
Brief Description |
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NETBALL |
KS3 |
SEB/PH |
MONDAY LUNCH 12:30 – 13:10 |
SPORTS HALL |
NETBALL CLUB |
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HANDBALL |
BOYS – WEEK 1 GIRLS – WEEK 2 |
EPC |
MONDAY AFTER SCHOOL 15:30 – 17:00 |
SPORTS HALL |
HANDBALL CLUB |
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FOOTBALL |
Y10 |
JB |
MONDAY AFTER SCHOOL 15:30 – 17:00 |
SCHOOL FIELD |
FOOTBALL CLUB |
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VOLLEYBALL |
KS3 |
SEB |
TUESDAY MORNING 08:00 – 08:30 |
SPORTS HALL |
VOLLEYBALL CLUB |
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TABLE TENNIS |
ALL YEARS |
EPC |
TUESDAY LUNCH 12:30 – 13:10 |
DANCE STUDIO |
TABLE TENNIS CLUB |
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NETBALL |
KS4 & KS5 |
SEB/PH |
TUESDAY LUNCH 12:30 – 13:10 |
SPORTS HALL |
NETBALL CLUB |
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GIRLS FOOTBALL |
ALL YEARS |
PH/JB |
TUESDAY LUNCH 12:30 – 13:10 |
ASTRO |
GIRLS FOOTBALL CLUB |
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HANDBALL |
BOYS – WEEK 1 GIRLS – WEEK 2 |
EPC |
WEDNESDAY MORNING 08:00 – 08:30 |
SPORTS HALL |
HANDBALL CLUB |
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VOLLEYBALL |
KS4 |
SEB |
WEDNESDAY LUNCH 12:30 – 13:10 |
SPORTS HALL |
VOLLEYBALL CLUB |
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FOOTBALL |
Y8 & Y9 |
PP/EPC |
WEDNESDAY AFTER SCHOOL 15:30 – 17:00 |
SCHOOL FIELD |
FOOTBALL CLUB |
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NETBALL |
ALL YEARS |
JMB/SEB/PH/EB |
WEDNESDAY AFTER SCHOOL 15:30 – 17:00 |
SPORTS HALL / SCHOOLYARD |
NETBALL CLUB |
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BASKETBALL |
Y7/U17/U19 |
JB/PP/EPC |
THURSDAY LUNCH 12:30 – 13:10 |
SPORTS HALL |
BASKETBALL CLUB |
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BASKETBALL |
Y8/9/10/11 |
PP/EPC |
THURSDAY AFTER SCHOOL 15:30 – 17:00 |
SPORTS HALL |
BASKETBALL CLUB |
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FOOTBALL |
Y7 & Y11 |
JB/JA |
THURSDAY AFTER SCHOOL 15:30 – 17:00 |
SCHOOL FIELD |
FOOTBALL CLUB |
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GIRLS FOOTBALL |
ALL YEARS |
PH |
THURSDAY AFTER SCHOOL 15:30 – 17:00 |
SCHOOL FIELD |
GIRLS FOOTBALL CLUB |
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BASKETBALL |
Y7 |
JB |
FRIDAY MORNING 08:00 – 08:30 |
SPORTS HALL |
BASKETBALL CLUB |
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BASKETBALL |
Y8/10 – WEEK 1 Y9/11 – WEEK 2 |
EPC/PP |
FRIDAY LUNCH 12:30 – 13:10 |
SPORTS HALL |
BASKETBALL CLUB |
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YOGA |
ALL YEARS |
SB/PH |
FRIDAY LUNCH 12:30 – 13:10 |
DANCE STUDIO |
YOGA CLUB |
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WEIGHTS ROOM |
KS5 |
PP/JA/MC |
MON – FRI LUNCH 12:30 – 13:10 |
WEIGHTS ROOM |
FITNESS CLUB |
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BADMINTON |
KS3/5 – WEEK 1 KS4/5 – WEEK 2 |
JMB |
FRIDAY AFTER SCHOOL 15:30 – 17:00 |
SPORTS HALL |
BADMINTON CLUB |
RS
|
Enrichment Opportunity |
Year Group |
Teacher |
Day/ Time |
Venue |
Brief Description |
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Senior Philosophy Club |
Years 10, 11, 12 13 |
Year 13 prefects and Mrs. Forster |
Tuesday lunchtime |
W2 |
Debate, discussion and group activities on philosophical and ethical issues. |
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Junior Philosophy Club |
KS3 and Year 9 |
Mrs. Forster and RS prefects |
Wednesday lunchtime from 12.45 pm |
W2 |
Debate, discussion and group activities on philosophical and ethical issues. |
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RS Study Club |
KS4 / GCSE RS Students |
Mrs. Treharne |
Thursday lunchtime |
W2 |
Drop–in and access help and extra resources for GCSE RS |
SPT
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Enrichment Opportunity |
Year Group |
Teacher |
Day/Time |
Venue |
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Student Council |
7-9 |
PEN |
Friday 12:30-1 pm W1 |
W13 |
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Student Council |
10-12 |
PEN |
Friday 12:30-1 pm W2 |
W13 |
Student Support
|
Enrichment Opportunity |
Year Group |
Teacher |
Day/Time |
Venue |
Brief Description |
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Pride Ambassadors |
7-10 |
Charlie Cobain |
Monday 12:40pm –1:20pm |
Student Support |
Email BCSpride@bliecoatschool.org.uk if you are interested in attending. |