Clubs and Activities
We have a wide range of clubs and activities and we want all students to participate and make the most of their time in school. Extra-curricular activities are updated every half term. We also run additional GCSE revision and intervention sessions for all students in the lead up to the final examinations. Lists are on every tutor notice board.
The new timetables for Sports Clubs, ICT Clubs and Music Clubs are circulated every half term.
Art Clubs – all Art Clubs are held in Art1.
Monday, 3:05pm - 4:30pm: Year 11s only
Tuesday lunchtime: open to all year groups to complete coursework or homework
Wednesday lunchtime: GCSE Art students
Wednesday, 3:05pm - 4:00pm: GCSE Art students
Thursday lunchtime: open to all year groups to complete coursework or homework
Thursday, 3:05pm - 4:00pm: Year 11s only
Craft Club - every Friday lunchtime in P&E1 (bring your lunch with you). Students can bring a project of their own or learn a new craft. If you would like to join Craft Club, please see Ms Metcalfe for an application letter.
Drama Club - this club runs every Wednesday after school until 4.05pm. It is open to students in Years 7 to 9.
Philosophy and Faith Club - this club runs on Tuesday lunchtimes during Red week in P&E1 and is open to everyone. It is a club for all faiths and none to explore religious feasts and festivals, including sampling the food of religious festivities. The group will also participate in philosophy for children, so that students can question, ponder and critically think about interesting philosophical and ethical issues.
Science Club - this club is open to all Year 7s with an interest in science. It runs every Tuesday after school, 3.05pm – 4.00pm, in either Science 4 or Science 6. Students can take part in fun science experiments and projects which are not always available to do in class, while learning about the wonders of the world and universe.
Spanish Club - this club runs once a month at lunchtime on a Wednesday. It is based in MFL1 with Mrs De Brito (please bring a packed lunch). Come along to find out about the traditions, culture and music of Spanish-speaking countries all over the world, and play games in Spanish.
Wellbeing Hub - The Wellbeing Hub is run by Miss Layman and Ms Metcalfe, this is a safe space where everyone is welcome. Students can join a variety of lunchtime clubs and sessions designed to help them relax, seek support, take part in debates - or just to find a quiet space. Here are the timetables (all Wellbeing clubs/sessions are held at lunchtime): Red Week and Blue Week.
Year 11 Revision and Support Sessions
We offer additional Revision and Support Sessions for Year 11s to help them to complete GCSE work and get ready for exams.
School newspaper
Our school newspaper, “The Summ’it”, was launched in Autumn 2022 and contains news articles, competitions, interviews, recipes and student information. A team of student journalists, editors and designers work together to create a brand new issue each term. You can view the latest issues of The Summ’it below:
The Summ’it - Issue 1
The Summ’it - Issue 2
The Summ’it - Issue 3
The Summ’it - Issue 4
The Summ’it - Issue 5
The Summ’it - Issue 6
The Summ’it - Issue 7
The Summ’it - Issue 8
Duke of Edinburgh
We run the Bronze and Silver Award in Years 10 and 11. We have one of the largest cohorts of secondary school students in Derbyshire who participate and, more importantly, complete the Award every year. Please see Mr Poole for further details. You can find out more on The Duke of Edinburgh's Award website.
