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

Enrichment Opportunity	Year Group	Teacher	Day/Time	Venue
Art Catch Up	All	Mr Cain	Tuesday Lunch	Art Rooms
Art Catch Up	All	Mr Murphy	Wednesday Lunch	Art Rooms
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

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.

Biology Clinic

12 and 13

NJE

Wed 12.30pm-1.15pm

N16

Drop-in support for A Level students

Business and Economics

Enrichment Opportunity

Year Group

Teacher

Day/Time

Venue

Brief Description

The Economics Society

Y12 & Y13

Mr Farrell

Friday

12.30 pm

W22

A variety of Economics related speakers, competitions, and activities.

Chemistry

Enrichment Opportunity

Year Group

Teacher

Day/Time

Venue

Brief Description

KS3 Chemistry Club

7+8

Monday

Week 2

12:55 – 1:25

N12

Carry out some fun Chemistry experiments and learn more beyond the syllabus

Design & Technology

Enrichment Opportunity

Year Group

Teacher

Day/Time

Venue

Brief Description

Christmas Cake Club

All

Mrs Graham

Wednesdays

3.30 to 5 pm

E02

Plan, prepare, make, and decorate a cake ready for Christmas

KS3 Cookery Club

Yr 7 /8

Mrs Graham

Wednesdays

3.30 to 5 pm

(Starting after Christmas)

E02

Prepare and make a variety of different dishes!

English

Enrichment Opportunity	Year Group	Teacher	Day/Time	Venue	Brief Description
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.
Year 11 drop-in clinic	Year 11	RB	Tuesday Lunch		English-specific intervention to help students prepare for their examinations
Board game club	All	DMG	Wednesday Lunch	W7	Students have a space to engage with a variety of different board games
Year 11 drop-in clinic	Year 11	EM	Thursday Lunch		English-specific intervention to help students prepare for their examinations
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

Geography

Enrichment Opportunity

Year Group

Teacher

Day/Time

Venue

Brief Description

General

Enrichment Opportunity	Year Group	Teacher	Day/Time	Venue	Brief Description
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

Enrichment Opportunity	Year Group	Teacher	Day/Time	Venue	Brief Description
Junior Debate Society	Y7/Y8	Mr Wainwright	Tuesday 12.30-1.00pm	C13	Opportunities to develop your communication skills through debating-led by History & Politics Prefects
KS4 History Clinic	KS4	Miss Brindle	Wednesday 12.30-1.00pm	C12	Come along for some additional support with History.
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
Junior History Society	Y7/Y8	Miss Brindle	Wednesday 12.30-1.00	C12	Opportunities to find out more about history - led by History & Politics Prefects

Languages

Enrichment Opportunity	Year Group	Teacher	Day/Time	Venue	Brief Description
Classics Club	7	DL	Monday 1pm	C14	Roman & Greek mythology etc.
Yr 7 Language Club (French and Spanish)	7	JA	Tuesday 12.30	W13	Translation activities based on a programme/competition from Oxford University.
Linguistics Society	9	DL	Tuesday 12.30pm	C14	Language puzzle-solving
Key Stage 3 Film Club	7&8	WT / SD	Weds 12.30	W15	Key Stage Languages Film Club (French & Spanish)

Learning Resource Centre

Enrichment Opportunity	Year Group	Teacher	Day/Time	Venue	Brief Description
EPQ Support	Year 12/13	C Smith/S Bruce	Monday 3.30-4:30	LRC	Help with EPQ ‘A’ level`
Homework, Reading and Let’s Learn Club	All Years	C.Smith	Monday to Thursday 3.35-5 pm	LRC	LRC is available to anyone who wants to work on homework, study or just read
Year 8 LRC Lunchtime	Y8	C.Smith	Tuesday 12.30-1.25	LRC	Range of events linked to reading
Year 9 LRC Lunchtime	Y9	C.Smith	Wednesday 12.30-1.25	LRC	Homework Support and Reading for Pleasure
Year 7 LRC Lunchtime	Y7	C.Smith	Thursday 12.30-1.25	LRC	Range of events linked to reading
Year 10 LRC Lunchtime	Y10	C.Smith	Friday 12.30-1.25	LRC	Homework Support and Reading for Pleasure
Reading for All – special events included	All years and Staff	C.Smith	Friday 12.30-1.25	LRC	Reading for pleasure

Maths & Computing

Enrichment Opportunity	Year Group	Teacher	Day/Time	Venue	Brief Description
GCSE Maths Clinic	11	EL	Tuesday 12.30 pm	W8	Sixth-form students lead sessions and provide support for Maths GCSE revision
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.
Further Maths Society	12 and 13	EL	Wednesday 12.30 pm	S06	Y13 Further Maths students lead active discussions about Maths beyond the curriculum.
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
Chamber Choir	Y8-13	Mr Emery	Monday 12.30-1.30	N17	SATB Chamber Choir for advanced singers in Senior Choir
Advanced String Group	All	Ms Paiano	Monday 3.30-4.30	N17	String Ensemble for Grades IV and above led by Ms Paiano
Concert and Jazz Band	All	Miss Horton	Monday 3.30-4.30	N18	Ensemble for wind, brass, percussion and keys, Grades IV and above
Year 7 Choir	Y7	Mr Emery & Music Ambassadors	Wednesday 12.30-1.30	N17	Year 7 Choir
Senior Choir	Y8-Y11	Mr Emery	Wednesday 3.30-4.45	N18	Senior Choir for Years 8-13
Senior Orchestra Woodwind/Brass/Percussion	All	Mr Emery	Thursdays 12.30-1.00 leading up to concerts	N18	Sectionals for Senior Orchestra Members
School Show Full Rehearsal	All	Mr Emery & Mr Brittain	Friday 3.30-5.00	Dining Room	Full Rehearsals for All Cast and Band for 2024 School Show

PE

Enrichment Opportunity	Year Group	Teacher	Day/Time	Venue	Brief Description
NETBALL	KS3	SB/PH	MONDAY LUNCH 12:30 – 13:10	SPORTS HALL	NETBALL CLUB
BADMINTON	KS3 – WEEK 1 KS4 – WEEK 2	PH/SB	MONDAY AFTER SCHOOL 15:30 – 17:00	SPORTS HALL	BADMINTON CLUB
FOOTBALL	Y9 & Y10	EPC/JB	MONDAY AFTER SCHOOL 15:30 – 17:00	SCHOOL FIELD	FOOTBALL CLUB
NETBALL CIRCUIT	ALL YEARS	SB	TUESDAY MORNING 08:00 – 08:30	SPORTS HALL	NETBALL CIRCUIT TRAINING
TABLE TENNIS	ALL YEARS	EPC	TUESDAY LUNCH 12:30 – 13:10	DANCE STUDIO	TABLE TENNIS CLUB
NETBALL	KS4 & KS5	SB	TUESDAY LUNCH 12:30 – 13:10	SPORTS HALL	NETBALL CLUB
GIRLS FOOTBALL	ALL YEARS	PH/JB	TUESDAY LUNCH 12:30 – 13:10	ASTRO	GIRLS FOOTBALL CLUB
HANDBALL	KS3 – WEEK 1 KS4 – WEEK 2	EPC	WEDNESDAY MORNING 08:00 – 08:30	SPORTS HALL	HANDBALL CLUB
HANDBALL	KS3 – WEEK 1 KS4 – WEEK 2	EPC	WEDNESDAY LUNCH 12:30 – 13:10	SPORTS HALL	HANDBALL CLUB
HOCKEY	ALL YEARS	JMB	WEDNESDAY LUNCH 12:30 – 13:10	ASTRO	HOCKEY CLUB
FOOTBALL	Y8 & U18’S	PP/EPC	WEDNESDAY AFTER SCHOOL 15:30 – 17:00	SCHOOL FIELD	FOOTBALL CLUB
NETBALL	ALL YEARS	JMB/SB/PH/EB	WEDNESDAY AFTER SCHOOL 15:30 – 17:00	SPORTS HALL / SCHOOL YARD	NETBALL CLUB
BASKETBALL	Y8/9/10/11	PP/EPC	THURSDAY LUNCH 12:30 – 13:10	SPORTS HALL	BASKETBALL CLUB
BASKETBALL	Y8/9/10/11	PP/EPC	THURSDAY AFTER SCHOOL 15:30 – 17:00	SPORTS HALL	BASKETBALL CLUB
FOOTBALL	Y7 & Y11	JB/JA	THURSDAY AFTER SCHOOL 15:30 – 17:00	SCHOOL FIELD	FOOTBALL CLUB
GIRLS FOOTBALL	ALL YEARS	PH	THURSDAY AFTER SCHOOL 15:30 – 17:00	SCHOOL FIELD	GIRLS FOOTBALL CLUB
BASKETBALL	Y7	JB	FRIDAY MORNING 08:00 – 08:30	SPORTS HALL	BASKETBALL CLUB
BASKETBALL	KS5	EPC/PP	FRIDAY LUNCH 12:30 – 13:10	SPORTS HALL	BASKETBALL CLUB
YOGA	ALL YEARS	SB/PH	FRIDAY LUNCH 12:30 – 13:10	DANCE STUDIO	YOGA CLUB
WEIGHTS ROOM	KS5	PP/JA/MC	MON – FRI LUNCH 12:30 – 13:10	WEIGHTS ROOM	FITNESS CLUB

RS

Enrichment Opportunity	Year Group	Teacher	Day/ Time	Venue	Brief Description
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.
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.
RS Study Club	KS4 / GCSE RS Students	Mrs. Treharne	Thursday lunchtime	W2	Drop–in and access help and extra resources for GCSE RS

SPT

Enrichment Opportunity

Year Group

Teacher

Day/Time

Venue

Student Council

7-9

PEN

Friday

12:30-1 pm

W13

Student Council

10-12

PEN

Friday

12:30-1 pm

W13

Student Support

Enrichment Opportunity	Year Group	Teacher	Day/Time	Venue	Brief Description
Craft Club	All Year Groups	Natasha Donohue	Monday 12:45pm – 13:30pm	Student Support	Arts and crafts using a range of materials such as paints, clay, and stitching. We will also be creating seasonal crafts.
Board Game Club	All Year Groups	Laura Williams	Tuesday 12:45pm – 13:30pm	Student Support	A chance to socialise in small groups playing a selection of board games.
Pride	All Year Groups	Charlie Cobain	Wednesday 12:45pm – 13:30pm	Student Support	Safe space for students to come and meet, play games and discuss/arrange various events around school.
Drama Club	All Year Groups	Natasha Donohue	Thursday 12:45pm – 13:30pm	Student Support	Chance to have fun participating in Drama games. Create your own plays, script write, and perform if you wish to.
Film Club	All Year Groups	Natasha Donohue	Friday 12:30pm – 13:30pm	Student Support	Watch a movie which relates to supporting mental health & well-being. We then discuss each movie and write a review.