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.
Spanish Club - this club runs at lunchtime on blue Thursdays in MFL4 with Mrs De Brito. It is open to Year 7s. Students can bring their own lunch. This is an opportunity to learn more about Spanish speaking countries, with an emphasis on the art, culture and traditions. Here are the dates and topics for this academic year:
23/1/2025 Picasso Line drawings – learn animals in Spanish and draw like Picasso
6/2/2025 Jeopardy challenge – quiz time with prizes!
27/2/2025 Muñecas quitapena – find out about Guatemalan worry dolls and make your own.
13/3/2025 Música Latina – learn about Latin American pop and reggaeton music.
27/3/2025 Ojo de diós - learn about the Huichol ‘eye of God’ and make your own.
24/4/2025 Diada de San Jordi – find out about Catalonia’s most beautiful celebration.
8/5/2025 Frida Kahlo – discover this amazing Mexican artist and feminist icon, and make a self-portrait like Frida.
22/5/2025 Tango! Learn about this iconic Argentine dance and learn some basic steps.
12/6/2025 Mexican lotería – let’s play!
26/6/2025 Macchu Picchu - virtual tour of the ancient Inca site in Peru and treasure hunt with vocab challenge.
10/7/2025 End of year escape room challenge!
Warhammer Clubs - we have a long tradition as a school of supporting and our students with an interest in Warhammer. We’ve previously been highly placed in national competitions. We have two Warhammer Clubs: every Friday lunchtime in P&E2 there is a student-led session, and every Red Wednesday after school (3.15pm to 4.30pm in P&E2) we run a Warhammer Club with the help of Oliver George from High Peak Hobbies. Both of these clubs are open to all students, whether they are experienced players or total newcomers. This is a great opportunity for students to share their passion for Warhammer with some like-minded friends and learn new skills like painting the figures.
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.
