We pride ourselves on offering an extensive and varied extra-curricular programme, designed to enrich the educational experience of all pupils. Our wide array of clubs and activities allows pupils to pursue their interests, develop new skills, and further their academic achievements outside the traditional classroom setting.
Our extracurricular timetable is frequently updated on our school website. Each term, the sports activities listed are refreshed to include a diverse array of sports. We encourage staff to offer clubs to foster stronger relationships with pupils. Additionally, there are regular intervention sessions available to help pupils better understand examination content. We also offer individual activities such as private singing, guitar, and piano lessons.
Please see below the list of extra-curricular clubs on offer for our pupils:
Our Extra-Curricular timetable can be found here:
Creative Clubs
Macramé Club
Every lunchtime and after school on Wednesdays, 3pm – 4:30pm in A5. Open to every year group. All materials are provided. Please speak to Mrs Benton for more details
Crochet Club
Thursday lunchtimes and Friday lunchtimes (Week 1 only) in A22. All materials are provided. Open to those who can crochet and those who want to learn – it will need some tenacity!
Doodle Club
Thursday lunchtimes in R21. Creative, Nonsensical, Preposterous and honestly pointlessly wonderful DOODLES! New theme every week! – Including favourites such as Cats in Hats, Bee’s and Teas, & The March of the Custard Cream.
Support Clubs
Homework Support Club
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 3pm – 4pm in the Learning Support Hub
Sparx Maths Drop-in
Tuesdays, 3pm – 4pm in A24. All years welcome to study with friends or independently, ask for help with a topic, use a laptop and receive support with completing Sparx Homework with a member of the Maths Department.
Breakfast Club
Available for all pupils every day from 8.15am – 8.30am in the Dining Hall. Pupils can enjoy toast, cereal, tea and squash/water free of charge.
Mindfulness Club
Thursday lunchtimes in B4. A place for pupils to relax, take part in calming activities and practice mindfulness
Games Clubs
Games Club
Every Tuesday, 3pm – 4pm in the Library. Pupils can play a variety of different board games against their peers, including Dungeons and Dragons.
Chess Club
Thursday lunchtimes in A24. Chess boards are available for pupils to play against their peers or take part in competitions. Open to all pupils.
Performing Arts Clubs
CTA Theatre Company
Thursdays, 3pm – 4pm in the Drama Studio. Rehearsals take place every week. The CTA Theatre Company put on several performances across the school year, as well as performing at the Lichfield Garrick’s ‘Ignite Schools Festival’. Please see Ms Maymand for more information.
KS3 Youth Choir
Wednesday and Thursday lunchtimes in Lees Hall. The Youth Choir regularly perform hit songs to their peers during lunchtimes, as well as visiting local care homes to perform.
KS3 Samba Drumming Band
Tuesday lunchtimes in P20. Try something new! The Samba Drumming Band rehearse weekly with a full samba drumming kit.
KS3 Keyboard Club
Thursday Lunchtimes in P21. Test your keyboard skills or join the club to learn how to play! Please see Mr Reinikovas for more information.
Assorted Clubs
Book Club
Thursday lunchtimes in the Library. An opportunity for pupils to read and discuss books from the Young Teen Fiction Award Shortlisted Books list.
C U at Lunch
Thursday lunchtimes in B2. C U at Lunch welcomes Christians or those who would like to know more about the Christian faith to come together for fun and friendship.
First Aid Club
Would you like to learn lifesaving first aid skills and earn a competency certificate? We’re offering a fantastic First Aid Training Course, running for six weeks per half term, led by a fully qualified first aid instructor. Spaces are limited to 12 pupils per half term. If you’re selected, you’ll receive an email confirmation. If there is high demand, you might be scheduled for a later session.
KS3 MFL Film Club
Tuesday lunchtimes in B7. Are you interested in developing your language skills and having fun watching films at the same time? Then why not come along to MFL Film Club!
Russell Club
Every Monday Week 2, 3pm – 3:45pm in the Sixth Form Common Room. Aimed at supporting Sixth Form pupils with applications to Russell Group Universities.
Sports Clubs
- Sports Leadership Meetings – Monday lunchtimes during Week 1.
- Year 7 Basketball – Monday lunchtimes.
- Year 10 Netball – Mondays, 3pm – 4pm.
- All years Badminton – Tuesday lunchtimes.
- Key Stage 3 Fitness – Tuesday lunchtimes.
- Year 9 Netball – Tuesdays, 3pm – 4pm.
- Year 7 and 8 Netball – Wednesdays, 3pm – 4pm
- Rugby – Tuesdays, 3pm – 4pm.
- Fitness (All year groups) – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3pm – 4pm.
- Years 7 and 8 Girls Football Training – Tuesdays, 3pm – 4pm
- Years 7 and 8 Boys Football Training – Tuesdays, 3pm – 4pm
- Years 9 – 11 Basketball – Wednesday lunchtimes.
- Year 7 and 8 Handball – Thursday lunchtimes.
- Year 10 Basketball – Thursdays, 3pm – 4pm
Please see below the PE kit requirements to be able to participate in PE activities:
- Fitness – you need to change into full PE kit.
- Basketball, Netball, Handball, Dodgeball, Dance, – you need to change into your PE top & trainers.
Pupil Leadership Team
Our Pupil Leadership Team represents the wider school to enact change, both within the school community and our local community. The team comprises of pupils from Year 7 to Year 11, and they meet regularly with Mrs Riddet-Smith, Pupil Leadership Co-ordinator, to discuss pupil feedback and events happening around school.
Pupils are responsible for organising a number of events across the school year such as charity events, community projects, raising awareness of global and national issues and making improvements to the school building. This is a fantastic opportunity for pupils to see themselves as an integral part of the school community and to further their aspirations for the future. It encourages pupils to be tenacious, resilient and to become role models for other pupils in the school. It also provides an excellent opportunity for them to set themselves apart when making applications for further education.
More information about the Pupil Leadership Team can be found here.
Sports Leadership Programme
The Sports Leadership programme offers pupils comprehensive training in leadership, coaching, and event management. Pupils develop crucial organisational skills and receive support in coordinating various events such as festivals, athletics, and Boccia tournaments, as well as primary school collaborative activities. Participants gain hands-on experience by leading sections of these events and taking on responsibilities such as officiating, umpiring, and refereeing to ensure fair play and adherence to rules.
Duke of Edinburgh Award
We are proud to offer the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award to all of our pupils. As pupils approach the end of Year 8, they are invited to begin their DofE journey with the Bronze Award. Moving into Year 9, pupils have the option to pursue either the Bronze or Silver Award. Starting in 2024, we expanded our offering to include the Gold Award, available to all pupils from the end of Year 10 onwards.
Weekly training sessions are conducted where pupils learn to plan routes, use equipment safely, and, most crucially, acquire vital first aid skills, including CPR.
With up to 100 pupils participating annually, our DofE programme boasts an impressive 99% pass rate at both Bronze and Silver levels. This outstanding achievement ranks us as one of the top schools in the Central England Region for DofE success.