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 Catchup & Intervention | All | MAC | Tuesday Lunch | C24 |
| Art Catchup & Intervention | All | MAC | Wednesday Lunch | C24 |
| Art Catchup & Intervention | All | MAC | Wednesday After-School | C24 |
Biology
|
Enrichment Opportunity |
Year Group |
Teacher |
Day/Time |
Venue |
Brief Description |
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Gold CREST Award
|
Year 12 |
Biology Staff |
Tuesday and Friday Lunch (drop-ins) |
S02 and S03 |
Year 12 Biology students have signed up to complete their Gold CREST Award. For this, they will design an experiment, carry it out, and produce a full analysis of their results in order to gain a certificate of completion which is recognised by many employers and further education providers. |
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A Level Biology clinic |
12 and 13 |
Mrs Elliott |
Wednesday 12.30-1.20 pm |
N16 |
Drop-in support for all students
Compulsory intervention for some students |
|
GCSE Biology Clinic
|
11
|
Mrs Lewis
|
Thursday 12:45–1:25
|
N16
|
Drop-in support session for year 11 students preparing for their GCSE exams. Students should come with some questions or a specific topic they find difficult to seek guidance from the year 12 students.
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Business and Economics
|
Enrichment Opportunity |
Year Group |
Teacher |
Day/Time |
Venue |
Brief Description |
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The Economics Society |
Y12 & Y13 |
Mr Farrell |
Friday 12.30pm |
W22 |
A variety of Economics related speakers, competitions and activities. |
Chemistry
|
Enrichment Opportunity |
Year Group |
Teacher |
Day/Time |
Venue |
Brief Description |
Design & Technology
|
Enrichment Opportunity |
Year Group |
Teacher |
Day/Time |
Venue |
Brief Description |
English
|
Enrichment Opportunity |
Year Group |
Teacher |
Day/Time |
Venue |
Brief Description |
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Year 11 intervention (invite only)
|
Year 11 |
HC RB |
Monday – lunch – English Language Tuesday – lunch – English Literature |
|
English specific intervention to help students prepare for their examinations |
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The Blue Coat Classical |
All |
RB and TM |
Monday, Wednesday and Friday lunchtimes |
|
Rehearsals for the upcoming Blue Coat Classical performance |
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LAMDA Speaking in Public Grade 8 |
Year 12 |
RB |
Weds Lunch |
W4 |
Students will engage in the grade 8 Speaking in Public LAMDA qualification – this supports their public speaking skills as well as enhancing their confidence |
|
Drama Club |
All |
RB |
Thursday lunch |
W5 – KS4 (senior) W4 – KS3 (Junior) |
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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Board game club |
All |
DMG |
Thursday lunch |
W7 |
Students have a space to engage with a variety of different board games |
Geography
|
Enrichment Opportunity |
Year Group |
Teacher |
Day/Time |
Venue |
Brief Description |
General
|
Enrichment Opportunity |
Year Group |
Teacher |
Day/Time |
Venue |
Brief Description |
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‘Magic: The Gathering’ Club |
All years |
Mr A Withers |
Tuesday and Thursday 12.30pm-1.20pm |
S04 |
Play ‘Magic: The Gathering’ – a fantasy card game – with like-minded people. Competitive and casual players are all welcome. |
History & Politics
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Enrichment Opportunity |
Year Group |
Teacher |
Day/Time |
Venue |
Brief Description |
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Junior Debate Club |
7 and 8 |
CH |
Tuesday Lunch 12:30-1 |
C13 |
History prefects pick a new topic each week, and run a debate with the students allowing students to develop their critical thinking and public speaking skills. |
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Junior History Club |
7 and 8 |
CMB |
Wednesday Lunch 12:30-1 |
C11 |
History prefects lead discussion on a set History topic for the week. |
|
Senior Debate Club |
12 and 13 |
CBM |
Thursday Lunch 12:45-1:20 |
C13 |
History prefects lead the students in delivering debating skills and facilitating discussions of specific topics each week. Students develop their public speaking skills and learn formal debating rules. |
Languages
|
Enrichment Opportunity |
Year Group |
Teacher |
Day/Time |
Venue |
Brief Description |
Learning Resource Centre
|
Enrichment Opportunity |
Year Group |
Teacher |
Day/Time |
Venue |
Brief Description |
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Lunchtime club |
All
|
CS/BC
|
Monday to Friday 12.30-1.25 pm |
LRC |
Students can come and complete homework, revise, play chess, play other board games (eg: Scrabble) and read quietly in the Reading for Pleasure Zone. |
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After-school club |
All
|
CS/BC
|
Monday to Thursday 3.30-5 pm Friday 3.30-4.30 pm |
LRC |
Students can come and complete homework, revise, play chess, play other board games (eg: Scrabble) and read quietly in the Reading for Pleasure Zone. |
|
Story-writing Club |
All (limited to 12 members) |
CS |
Week 1 Wednesday 12.45-1.15 pm |
Reading for Pleasure Zone in LRC |
For anyone who likes writing stories in an informal, no pressure setting. |
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Manga Story Club |
All (limited to 12 members) |
CS |
Week 2 Wednesday 12.45-1.15 pm |
Reading for Pleasure Zone in LRC |
What makes a good Manga novel? A consideration of the features of Manga novels and how to write your own Manga story. |
Maths & Computing
|
Enrichment Opportunity |
Year Group |
Teacher |
Day/Time |
Venue |
Brief Description |
|
A Level Maths Clinic |
Years 12 and 13 |
Miss Barwell |
Tuesday 12.30pm – 1.10pm |
W8 |
Drop-in to the Maths Clinic for expert support with your Maths A Level. Bring specific questions or use the Clinic as a quiet place to work. |
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Further Maths Society |
Years 11, 12, 13 |
Miss Lunney |
Wednesday 12.30pm- 1.20pm |
S06 |
This is a 6th form-led society where students are encouraged to explore interesting pieces of maths, not seen in the normal maths curriculum. |
|
Robotic Club |
Year 8 and 9 |
Mr Stokes |
Friday 12.45pm – 1.25pm |
S01 |
Sixth-form led Robotics Club using Lego Mindstorm to develop programming skills. |
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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The Big Bash Band |
Y7-8 |
Mr Emery & Music Ambassadors |
Monday 12.30-1.00 |
N18 |
Intermediate Wind, Brass and Percussion Grades II+ |
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Advanced String Ensemble |
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 |
|
Key Stage 3 Choir |
Y7 |
Mr Emery & Music Ambassadors |
Wednesday 12.30-1.30 |
N17 |
Year 7 and 8 Choir |
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Senior Choir |
Y9-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 |
|
String Icons |
Y7-10 |
Mr Emery & Music Ambassadors |
Friday 12.30-1.00 |
N18 |
Intermediate String Group Grade I-IV |
PE
RS
|
Enrichment Opportunity |
Year Group |
Teacher |
Day/ Time |
Venue |
Brief Description |
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Philosophy Club |
Y7,8 & 9 |
Mrs Forster & Y12 Students
|
Monday |
W2 |
Debate and Discussion. Community of Enquiry about big moral, ethical and philosophical questions. |
|
RS Catch Up Club |
GCSE RS Students |
Mrs Treharne |
Thursday |
W2 |
Help with homework and work missed. Revision sessions and development activities. |
SPT
|
Enrichment Opportunity |
Year Group |
Teacher |
Day/Time |
Venue |
|
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Student Council |
7-9 |
Mrs Rawlins |
Friday Week 1 12.30-1 pm |
W15 |
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Student Council |
10-12 |
Mrs Rawlins |
|
W15 |
Student Support
|
Enrichment Opportunity |
Year Group |
Teacher |
Day/Time |
Venue |
Brief Description |