Wider Curricular Activities

Wider curricular activity

Details

(please note – Sports practices are advertised on the noticeboard in the PE department and these change regularly. They are also sent to parents / carers on Friday via Synergy. Pupils should check the notice board on a Friday in the PE department each week.)

Sports Clubs

Open to all pupils - no experience necessary. In some sports, teams are selected and the teams play in matches in the region and county. Some sports clubs are seasonal and pupils will be informed when they are running. Please see PE staff for details and check the sports notice board (next to the gym) every Friday for club information – this is also sent home on Synergy each week.

Bands / wind band / brass band / strings / steel pans

All organised by Mr White. Music teachers will inform pupils of when these are and whether prior experience is necessary.

Big Choir

Open to everyone. Singing songs and medleys of popular music and musical theatre.

Rock / Pop Band

Guitar, bass, keyboard and drumkit players along with vocalists of all year groups are welcome to take part in creating performances of rock and pop songs. If you do not play one of these instruments but would like to learn, please speak to your music teacher.

Worship Band

This is for pupils who play an instrument or sing and who would like to be involved in playing religious rock music. This band performs frequently in services and worships.

Armstrong Choir

This is a choir for pupils in Years 7-9 who enjoy singing. The choir will be involved in the larger school services at Christmas and Easter as well as various worships during the year.

Instrumental lessons

Music staff will explain these to pupils. Pupils can start a new instrument in Year 7. Music lessons have a cost.

Music Theory lessons

For pupils who play an instrument wishing to extend their musical knowledge. Pupils approaching Grade 6 instrumental exams will need a pass in Grade 5 theory.

Cyber Explorers

For pupils in Years 7-9 who want to explore the world of cybersecurity. You will complete a series of challenges and missions through an online cyber city.

Dance Academies

Dance Academies are open to all and are held on various lunchtimes.

Drama Club

Drama Club is open to all years on different days.

Play Reading Club

Any pupils interested in reading a play together and practising acting, oracy and intonation skills should come along to this club.

Geography Club

A club for all pupils who enjoy their geography lessons and are interested in all things geographical and environmental.

History Club

A club for all pupils who enjoy learning about History.

Gaming Club

Open to all. Pupils play a variety of tabletop and board games. Run by Mr Leadbeater and Mr Cree.

Science Club

Open to all. Pupils who have an interest in practical Science can come and do experiments and learn more about the world! Science Club is going to start later this year.

Discovery Club

The school Christian Youth Group. Run by Simon, our Christian Youth Worker.

Computer Club

For pupils with an interest in advanced computer programming. Open to all years.

MFL Film Club

Films with English subtitles –open to all. Films are in either German or French.

Holocaust Project

Pupils in 2023-24 had the opportunity to work on a project with academics at University College London as part of our Holocaust Beacon School Award. We are hoping this will be available again to pupils this year. Mr Egelnick will inform pupils of how and when they can be involved.

Bible Study

This is a club for pupils with a particular interest in learning more and having a deeper understanding about the messages of the Bible. Only open to upper school.

Archbishops’ Young Leaders Award

This is open to Year 8 pupils. Pupils take part in a variety of community projects culminating in them achieving the Archbishop of York Award. More information will be shared by our Christian Youth Worker Simon.

Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze Award

All pupils in Year 9 complete the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award as part of their Curriculum Enrichment programme. There is a cost to this programme.

Debate Club

Pupils meet to discuss current and topical issues and learn debating techniques. Pupils in upper school can take part in the Youth Speaks competition.

Fairtrade

Simon will inform pupils of when the Fairtrade Cafes run in 2023-24 and how pupils can be involved.

Social Action Team

Simon will inform pupils about these meetings. Pupils who are interested in joining the team should speak to Simon.

Karting

School has a Go-Kart Club that meets weekly and attends national competitions. It is run by an external group. If pupils are interested in joining they should speak to Mr Hooley.

STEM Club

Only open to Year 8. Pupils take part in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) activities and competitions.

Off the Hook

Open to all. For pupils who want to learn how to crochet or improve their technique. A great way to get talking to new people! (Pupils will need to bring a crochet hook).

Minecraft Club

Pupils will be set Minecraft problems - these allow pupils to create incredibly complex and sophisticated buildings, which contributes towards their critical, creative and lateral thinking. Popular club – pupils must inform their tutors if they wish to attend.

Wellbeing Club

A club where pupils take part in activities aimed at supporting physical and mental wellbeing. There are separate clubs for Years 7-9 and Years 10-11.

Spanish Club

A club for pupils who fancy learning a new language not taught in the curriculum. Currently open to years 8 and 9.

Shakespeare for Schools Festival

This is held biennially and will take place in 2024-25. Pupils will be informed of how to audition and there will also be Dance and Music involvement.

School Production

We have a whole school musical production biennially. The next school production will take place in 2025-26. Information will be shared at the end of the academic year 2024-25.

School Council

School Council is made up of elected representatives from each tutorial and meet to discuss current events and raise issues in school. It is led by the Pupil Leaders.

Art Club

For pupils interested in Art. Due to this club’s popularity pupils must sign up by Wednesday 11th September, on the sheet outside T1

Textiles Club

This will start for Year 7 on October 2 and run for 6 weeks until 21 November. Year 7 pupils will be informed about this nearer the time.

Football News Club

This is a new club open to Year 7 only. Pupils with a passion for both football and writing can come along and write about all the football news.