School Clubs and Activities

A number of clubs and activities take place outside the normal school session. Some are held at lunch times and others after school. These are undertaken voluntarily by members of the school staff in their own time. Children are invited to join a club and then selected according to availability of places and/or particular aptitude.

On occasions it may be necessary to cancel clubs at short notice because of staff absence, or poor weather conditions. It should therefore not be assumed that a child who normally takes part in an activity will be late home on the activity day. We will of course try to give advance notice of cancellation. The school's responsibility for children ends after the school activity. For children staying after school you will be asked to sign a permission slip for your child/children to take part in a particular club.

Here are some examples of the clubs and activities available to your children during the year:

- Cycling proficiency: click here for more information

- Athletics
- Art
- Choir
- Computer
- Football
- Games
- Netball
- Gymnastics
- Badminton
- Eco Club

SPORTING ACTIVITIES 

Children are given the opportunity to take part in a variety of sports both in curriculum time and in extra curricular activities. Children gain in their personal skills, and interest in a variety of sports, by having opportunities to participate in competitions against other schools individually or within teams.

We run a number of teams which take part in regular matches against other schools, in friendly, league and cup competitions. We also offer a number of other opportunities at certain times of the year such as rounders, cross-country, hockey, athletics coaching for the area sports and cricket coaching.

We are fortunate in having a purpose built gymnasium which provides the opportunity to continue activities throughout the year. The playground has recently been marked and painted with an anti-slip surface to provide two netball courts and a five-a-side football pitch. We have some very well qualified staff trained to coach a wide variety of sports. We also welcome the support of any parents who are able to offer assistance or expertise in any sports.