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 from September 2024:
| Lunchtime | After-School | |
| Monday | Sports Leadership Meetings – Week 1 (Miss Vivian, Miss Wilson) Year 7 Basketball (Mr Swannell) Macramé Club – A5 | Year 10 Netball (Miss Wilson) |
| Tuesday | Samba drumming band – P21 All years Badminton (Mr Windsor) KS3 Fitness Macramé Club – A5 Years 7, 8 and 9 MFL Film Club – B7 | Games Club, 3-4pm, Library Year 9, 10, 11 Netball (Miss Vivian, Miss Wilson) Rugby 3-4pm (Mr Swannell, Mr Brotherton) Fitness – all year groups Sparx Maths Drop in – all year groups, A24 Homework Support Club – 3 3:30 – Learning Support Hub Years 7 and 8 Girls Football Training (Mrs Florey) – 3-4pm Years 7 and 8 Boys Football Training – (Mr Windsor) – 3-4pm |
| Wednesday | Youth Choir (Years 7, 8 and 9) – Lees Hall Years 9 -11 Basketball (Mr Barter) Macramé Club – A5 | Russell Club – every Wednesday week 2 Year 7 and 8 Netball (Mrs Bromley) Macramé Club – A5 – 3 – 4:30 Homework Support Club – 3 3:30 – Learning Support Hub |
| Thursday | KS3 Art Club – R22 Carnegie Club Chess Club A24 Keyboard Club – (Years 7, 8 and 9) – P21 Macramé Club – A5 C U at Lunch – B2 Year 8 Basketball (Mr Windsor) | CTA Theatre Company rehearsals, 3-4:30pm – Drama Studio Grace Cares Competition Club, 3-4pm – T3 Fitness – all year groups First Aid Club – A5 Homework Support Club – 3 3:30 – Learning Support Hub Year 10 Basketball (Mr Brotherton) |
| Friday | Year 7 and 8 Netball (Mrs Bromley) – Sports hall Macramé Club – A5 |
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, Boccia – 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 Miss H Pickerill, 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 are excited to expand our offering and 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.