Clubs and Activities
View our current timetable at the bottom of this page
After lessons finish, our staff put on a range of clubs that students can take part in. In addition, during the year students will have opportunities to go on special trips or hear from guest speakers.
Sports Clubs
Our PE department offers activities for girls and boys and for all year groups – some mixed and some for particular groups.
The timetable changes each half term to include seasonal sports such as cross-country in the autumn, and athletics in the summer, as well as popular sports such as football, netball and rugby. Students who want to play for the academy’s teams against other schools should attend these clubs for the best chance of being picked.
Sports Day
Each summer, we organise a sports day which take place at the Manchester Regional Arena and give students a chance to represent their academy Family in track and field events.
The PE department also organises a range of fun sports competitions between our academy Families across the year.
Music Lessons & Concerts
There are many opportunities for students who enjoy music and singing, incluidng
- individual lessons in woodwind, string, brass, percussion, guitar and vocal skills arranged by our Music teachers during the school day (please contact our Music staff to ask about availability and timetables)
- after-school Rock Band, Academy Big Band, String Group and Choir
- Concerts and performances
Drama and Productions
Every year we offer students the chance to sing, dance and work behind the scenes in our Theatre.
Our annual productions are spectacular and put students in front of a live audience. Find out about our past shows here.
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Ms Cherry recently relaunched the Duke of Edinburgh scheme at the academy with a group of Year 9 students.
What is the DofE?
A life-changing experience. A fun time with friends. An opportunity to discover new interests and talents. A tool to develop essential skills for life and work. A recognised mark of achievement; respected by employers. There are four sections to complete at Bronze and Silver level and five at Gold. They involve helping the community/environment, becoming fitter, developing new skills, planning, training for and completing an expedition and, for Gold only, working with a team on a residential activity.
The Library and Academic Clubs
Our wonderful academy Library, staffed by experts (adults and students) provides a great place for students to work independently and explore the world through our extensive Library collection. There are thousands of fiction and non-fiction books, graphic novels, manga, newspapers and magazines, a careers section, computers and more! Students can sit and study at tables or relax and read on our comfy chairs and beanbags. The Library is open before school, at break and lunch times, and after school.
Some subject areas run clubs for students to learn beyond the curriculum, including some aimed specifically at Gifted, Able and Talented students. These include Debate Mate, Photography Club, Chess Club, Science Club and more.
And more…
Geography Trip to Naples 
Art club 
Fairtrade Trip to Co-op Head Office 
Senior Citizens Christmas Party 
Litter Picking 
Trip to Paris 
Internet Safety Day 
Year 10 work experience
Our extra-curricular timetable from September 2022
| Day | Club (year group) | Starting | Time | Staff | Room |
| Monday | Girls Basketball (All Years) | 20th Sept | 2:45-3:45 | Miss Atkinson/ Miss Locke | Sports Hall |
| Girls Football (All Years) | 20th Sept | 2:45-3:45 | Miss Heslop/ Miss Gamlin | 3G | |
| Boys Football (Year 9) | 20th Sept | 2:45-3:45 | Mr Lavelle | 3G | |
| Beauty and the Beast (All years) | 16th Sept | 3:00-4/4:30 | Mr Pip Mr Stannard | Theatre/ DR1/ DR2 | |
| Eco Warriors (All Years) | 20th Sept | 3:00-4:00 | Mr Simpson/ Dr Howard | SC11/ Academy Grounds | |
| Pen Pal (All Years EAL links with their country) | 20th Sept | 3:00-4:00 | Miss Nwokedi | MFL1 | |
| Accelerated GCSE for those wanting to do both language (Year 8) | 20th Sept | 3:00-4:00 | Miss Kirkham | MFL2 | |
| Tuesday | Big Band (All Years) | 21st Sept | 2:45-3:45 | Mr Rudden | MU2 |
| Wednesday | Girls Netball (Years 7 and 8) | 22nd Sept | 2:45-3:45 | Miss Gamlin/ Miss Locke/ Miss Atkinson/ Miss Heslop | Netball Courts |
| Boys Rugby (Year 9, 10, 11) | 22nd Sept | 2:45-3:45 | Mr Schofield | Grass | |
| Boys Basketball (Year 9, 10, 11) | 22nd Sept | 2:45-3:45 | TBR | Sports Hall | |
| Boys Football (Years 7 and 8) | 22nd Sept | 2:45-3:45 | Mr Mills/ Mr Lavelle/ Mr McClaughlin | 3G | |
| Girls Yoga (All Years) | 22nd Sept | 2:45-3:45 | Miss Kannenberg | Dance studio | |
| Film Club (Year 7 & 8) | 22nd Sept | 2:45-3:45 | Miss Lowes | EN9 | |
| Beauty and the Beast (All years) | 16th Sept | 3:00-4/4:30 | Mr Pip Mr Stannard | Theatre/DR1/ DR2 | |
| Green Power (Invite Only) | 22nd Sept | 3:00-4:00 | Mr Montgomery/ Dr Howard/ Mr Simpson | SCI LZ | |
| Thursday | Girls Netball (Years 9, 10, 11) | 23rd Sept | 2:45-3:45 | Miss Gamlin/ Miss Locke/ Miss Atkinson/ Miss Heslop | Netball Courts |
| Boys Basketball (Years 7 and 8) | 23rd Sept | 2:45-3:45 | TBR | Sports Hall | |
| Boys Football (Years 10 and 11) | 23rd Sept | 2:45-3:45 | Mr Mills/ Mr Felming | 3G | |
| Rugby (Years 7 and 8) | 2:45-3:45 | Mr Schofield/ Mr Small | Grass | ||
| Choir (All Years) | 23rd Sept | 2:45-3:30 | Miss Stott | DR2 | |
| STEM CLUB (Year 7 and 8) | 7th Oct | 3:00-4:00 | Miss Owen | SC7 | |
| Friday | Badminton (All Years) | 24th Sept | 2:45-3:45 | Mr Small | Sports Hall |
| Beauty and the Beast (All Years) | 16th Sept | 3:00-4/4:30 | Mr Pip/ Mr Stannard | Theatre/DR1/ DR2 |
