They bring mutual benefits to both staff and students and the diversity of the extra-curricular programme enhances greatly the work undertaken in the classroom. Activities cover a wide range of social, cultural and sporting events and take place either during lunchtime or after school. Sporting excellence is encouraged and there is opportunity to participate in a wide range of sporting activities, including atheletics, badminton, basketball, cricket, cross-country, football, gymnastics, hockey, netball, rounders, rugby, and volleyball. We are proud of the achievements of our sporting teams which regularly win at County level, with individuals representing the County in a variety of sports. The school has a strong tradition in music with its jazz bands and ensembles regularly being asked to play in the local area at a variety of events.
Musical ability is encouraged and individual tuition is available in a wide variety of instruments.
There are regular school concerts, which provide a platform for the school's many talented musicians School productions provide a regular showcase for talent in both music and drama. Students themselves direct and produce plays and muscial events on a regular basis. On offer to our students is a wide range of further clubs and activities, including Art, Chess, Christian Union, Computers, Dance, Debating, Environmental Work, Science, Technology and Young Engineers. There is a well established tradition of school journeys and field studies which are organised to enrich the educational experiences. In addition, there are a host of day curriculum visits to the theatre, exhibitions, museums and higher education institutions.