Clubs and Activities

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.

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

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.