Extra Curricular
We have an extensive programme of lunchtime and extra-curricular activities to which all children are welcome, and all of which are free of charge. The exact programme changes depending on the term, and can be found below.
Our Sixth Formers play an active role in our extra-curricular offer, but also have their own programme beyond this, Enrichment+. You can find out more at this link.
Extra Curricular Programme Autumn Term 2025:
Monday
First Lunch (12:00-12:45 – Years 7, 8, 12 & 13)
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Where?
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Who?
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Additional information…
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Board games club
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MA9
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Year 7
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Chamber Choir
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Music
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Years 12 &13
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Chamber Choir will be drawn from the members of Senior Choir. This rehearsal will be for 6th Form only. We will aim to find a 2nd lunch chamber choir for members of other year groups if there is sufficient demand.
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Second Lunch (1:00-1:45 – Years 9, 10 & 11)
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Activity
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Where?
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Who?
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Additional information…
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Chess Club
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LA1
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Year 9-11
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Any ability welcome
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GCSE Business Support & Homework
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IT1
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Years 10 & 11
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Music Theory
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Music
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Year 9-11
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This is support for ABRSM music theory (necessary for higher instrumental grades) or for GCSE music students who would like additional support with theory aspects of their course such as note reading.
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After School
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Activity
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Where?
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Who?
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Additional information…
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Badminton Club
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PE
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All years
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Cross Country Club
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PE
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All years
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Please bring appropriate outdoor footwear
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Rugby Club
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PE
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Year 7-13 Girls
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Tuesday
First Lunch (12:00-12:45 – Years 7, 8, 12 & 13)
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Activity
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Where?
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Who?
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Additional information…
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Aural Skills
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Music
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Years 7 & 8
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In support of the ABRSM aural skills section of the instrument exam
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Collaboration Art Project
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Art
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Years 7 & 8
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This is an art project where students will work together to create an installation sculpture.
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Cyber Explorers / KS3 Support
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IT2
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Years 7 & 8
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A club to improve knowledge of Cyber Security, and also a place to complete classwork / homework on computers.
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Jazz Club
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Music
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Years 12 & 13
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This is an opportunity for suitably skilled drummers, guitarists, pianists and bass players to learn how to play jazz in a 'rhythm' section in support of the Wind Band/Jazz Band on a Tuesday evening as well as supporting individual GCSE and A level students with ensemble performance. Jazz music is quite challenging, so a high standard/proficiency on your instrument will be necessary.
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Second Lunch (1:00-1:45 – Years 9, 10 & 11)
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Activity
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Where?
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Who?
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Additional information…
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DT NEA Catch-up
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GR2
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Year 11
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GCSE Business & Computing Support
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BS1
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Years 10 & 11
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History Drop-In
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GG1
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Year 11
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Sparx Maths Support
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IT4
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Year 9 - 11
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Come along to get some Maths homework help!
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After School
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Activity
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Where?
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Who?
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Additional information…
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Art & Design Drop in
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AR1
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All years
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Help with homework, coursework or your own artwork.
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Basketball
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PE
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Year 7-13 Girls
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Biology Drop-in
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Sc7
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Year 11
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Bring your own independent work for support.
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Biology Drop-in
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Sc8
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Year 12
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Bring your own independent work for support.
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Chemistry Revision
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SC2
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Year 11
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Revision for Combined Higher Chemistry
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DT NEA Catch-up
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GR2
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Year 11
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Greek Club
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LA8
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Year 9-13
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Open to anyone who would like to learn some Ancient Greek - complete beginners and those who have done a bit in the past.
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History Revision
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GG1
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Year 11
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Japanese Club
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LA6
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Year 7
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Starts 16th September
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Junior Orchestra
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MU1
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Year 7-9
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This musical group is open to all instrumental players of any level of ability who would like to get involved in playing in a musical group.
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Maths & Further Maths Support
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MA8
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Years 12 & 13
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Technical Theatre Club
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Drama Studio
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Year 7-9
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For any student to learn about backstage skills
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Textiles Club
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TX
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Years 7-9
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This club will start 16th September and will run for length of project e.g. 6 or 8 weeks. Limited to 20 spaces; see Mrs Scott for information.
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Wind Band
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James Hall
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Year 7-11
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There is a minimum level of ability required for this ensemble. Music staff can clarify this for students.
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Wednesday
First Lunch (12:00-12:45 – Years 7, 8, 12 & 13)
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Activity
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Where?
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Who?
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Additional information…
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Board Games Club
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MA9
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Year 7
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Chess Club
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LA1
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Years 7 & 8
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Any ability welcome
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Chamber Orchestra 1
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Music
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Years 12 & 13
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This is an ensemble that is drawn from members of the senior orchestra. It is separate to the Friday evening Chamber Orchestra in so far as it will be 6th form only, and part of our aim will be to provide solo opportunities, with accompaniment, for selected members of the Chamber Orchestra.
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Keyboard Club
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Music
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Years 7 & 8
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This is for any Y7 or Y8 student who would like to come and develop their piano keyboard keyboard skills. Everyone is welcome.
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Second Lunch (1:00-1:45 – Years 9, 10 & 11)
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Activity
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Where?
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Who?
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Additional information…
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Computing Study Support
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IT2
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Year 9 - 11
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A place for students to complete homework / classwork on computers, and get support for GCSE Computer Science
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Construction, DT & Engineering
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GR1
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Year 11
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NEA support
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Justice Club
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MA4
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Year 9-11
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To discuss and learn about all things justice-related!
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After School
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Activity
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Where?
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Who?
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Additional information…
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Basketball
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PE
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Year 7 - 13 Boys
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Biology Drop-in
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SC6
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Year 13
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Bring your own independent work for support.
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Chemistry Drop-in
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LA9
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Year 11
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Revision for Combined Foundation Chemistry
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Drama Club 1
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Drama Studio
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Year 7-9
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Junior Choir
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MU1
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Year 7-9
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This choir is open to all young singers who would like to get involved in singing in a group. The choir will give some important performances, and membership guarantees involvement in the musical that runs on a Friday night should members be interested in that.
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Programming Club
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IT2
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Year 7 & 8
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This club will run in Half-Term 1; 3; and 5
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Programming Club
(Hacking Minecraft)
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IT 2
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Year 9
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This club will run in Half-Term 2; 4; and 6
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Rugby
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PE
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Years 7 & 8 Boys
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Senior Choir
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James Hall
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Year 7-13
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There is a minimum level of musical ability required to join this choir. Music staff can explain this to students.
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Vex V5 & IQ Robotics
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GR1
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Years 10 & 11
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Warhammer Club
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GG1
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All years
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No need to have models; come and explore a new hobby. Alternating between tournaments and painting experience.
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Thursday
First Lunch (12:00-12:45 – Years 7, 8, 12 & 13)
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Activity
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Where?
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Who?
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Additional information…
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Christian Union
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MU1
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Years 7 & 8
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Students should come to collect a lunch pass from MU1 before joining the queue. Bring and eat lunch in MU1
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Computer Science Drop-in Support
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IT2
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Years 12 & 13
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Time for students to catch-up or ask for help on Computer Science work (including Programming / Coursework queries)
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Sparx Maths support club
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IT4
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Years 7 & 8
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Come along to get some Maths homework help!
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Second Lunch (1:00-1:45 – Years 9, 10 & 11)
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Activity
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Where?
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Who?
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Additional information…
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Construction, DT & Engineering
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GR1
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Year 11
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NEA support
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After School
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Activity
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Where?
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Who?
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Additional information…
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Drama Club 2
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Drama Studio
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Year 7-9
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History Drop-in
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HI1
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Years 10 & 11
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Support with revision & GCSE classwork
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Japanese Club
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LA6
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Year 8-13
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Starts 18th September
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Netball
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PE
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Year 7-13 Girls
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Senior Orchestra
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James Hall
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Year 7-13
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There is a minimum musical ability level required for this ensemble. Music staff can explain this to students.
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Friday
First Lunch (12:00-12:45 – Years 7, 8, 12 & 13)
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Activity
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Where?
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Who?
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Additional information…
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Personal Development Student Leaders
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TBC
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All years
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Theory Club
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Music
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Years 7 &8
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This is for any student who would like to improve their understanding of music theory, or are working on ABRSM music theory grades.
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Second Lunch (1:00-1:45 – Years 9, 10 & 11)
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Activity
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Where?
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Who?
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Additional information…
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Aural Support
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Music
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Year 9-11
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This is for any ABRSM instrument student who requires support with the aural perception element of their instrument grade, and GCSE students who would like to improve this element of their learning.
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After School
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Activity
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Where?
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Who?
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Additional information…
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Football Club
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PE
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Years 7 – 9 Boys
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Musical 2025
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James Hall
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All years
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An excellent opportunity for all students who are interested, to get involved in a big production of an excellent show. Only lead roles will be auditioned, we will find a role for everyone who wants one.
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Rugby
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PE
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Year 9 – 13 Boys
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Durham Johnston School PE Department
Extra-Curricular Offer
The PE department at Durham Johnston is committed to providing a wide variety of sporting opportunities to students, open to all regardless of background and ability. As well as providing training and social sport opportunities, we coach our students to the highest levels, competing at locally, regionally and nationally. In the school year 2022-23, we reached national finals in three different sports.
We are regularly listed among the best co-educational state schools in the country for sport.
The clubs allow children to develop a range of physical skills but also encourage teamwork, co-operation and friendship. Leadership is also encouraged with older students able to support the clubs working with younger children.
The PE department also run successful school visits abroad, including skiing, and summer sports trips to Malaga.
We publish a weekly bulletin of fixtures and opportunities below:
Sports Bulletin
Extra-Curricular Activities
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