Clubs and societies

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Tea Concerts

Years 5–Upper Sixth

Tea Concerts are an informal concert series which mostly take place in Chapel. Anyone of any standard is welcome to sign up for each concert, whether they learn in or out of school.

Team Pachelbel

Years 7–9 violinists and bassists

This ensemble provides an opportunity for string players in Years 7–9 to enjoy making music together and focus on specialist string skills. Students learn the repertoire separately with their teachers then come together for a few rehearsals before each concert.

Technical Theatre Club

Years 5–Upper Sixth

This weekly lunchtime activity offers students the opportunity to work with our specialist theatre technician to develop their skills in all aspects of theatre design. These include lighting, sound, costume and quick-changes, stage management and all the elements that are needed to support a theatre production successfully.

TechSpace

Years 7-9

An opportunity to explore computing projects beyond the classroom. Tinker with micro:bits, Arduinos, and Lego Mindstorms, or create beautiful digital art using Photoshop, Blender and Unity.

Tennis

Years 5–Upper Sixth

Tennis is a sport with a full programme of clubs, squads and private coaching available during PE lessons, lunchtimes and after school all year round. This is provided by specialist tennis coaches.

Tycoon Enterprise

Year 10 and Lower Sixth

Students run their own company for a year, designing, manufacturing, marketing and selling products. Starting with market research to help to define product ideas, they put together a business plan and take part in trade fairs and even apply for funding.

Violas!

Years 5–Upper Sixth

All violists are encouraged to join this viola-only ensemble – a great opportunity not only for those already playing but also for violinists wishing to try the instrument.

Well-being Club

Years 10–Upper Sixth

A purely fun club where students choose an activity to take part in with their friendship groups.

Wind Band

Any wind players from beginner to approximately Grade 5 level

Wind Band performs at the Christmas, February and June school concerts and members learn a range of music, with an emphasis on enjoyment.

Year 7 Drama

Year 7

This club involves drama games to build coordination and teamwork along with developing physical theatre skills and stagecraft. Students explore a range of material and are encouraged to develop their own creative ideas, often offering short lunchtime performances to build skills and confidence.

Years 5 and 6 Drama

Years 5–6

This club gives students an opportunity to develop their physical and vocal performance skills through playing drama games and exploring improvisation in response to a stimulus. Students work collaboratively in groups to develop creative ideas.

Years 8 and 9 Drama

Years 8 and 9

This club is tailored to the students’ interests and offers the opportunity to explore a range of theatrical techniques as methods of storytelling. Improvisation and creative devising ideas are encouraged.

Yoga

Years 11–Upper Sixth

As part of ensuring older students’ well-being, yoga develops a mind and body approach to well-being.

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