Our Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9 (KS3) clubs are an integral part of our distinctiveness as an academy and are compulsory for all KS3 students. We want to give our students as many opportunities as possible to go a little beyond their comfort zones in order to discover new talents, interest and hobbies beyond what they might experience as part of a normal secondary education.
P6 Clubs/activities for Year 7, Year 8 and Y9 students can be booked on Monday 11th December at 7pm. Students must only select ONE Club to ensure every KS3 student secures a place.
To book onto the clubs please use the MCAS app.
If you don't have the MCAS app you can download it on iOS here or Android here
Monday
Student Librarians (15 spaces)
Whether you have a wealth of book knowledge or you're just starting on your reading journey, your voice is important. YOU know what pupils want to read and YOU know how promote it. Take ownership of a key space in our school with this opportunity to develop a range of communication techniques and organisational skills. You will learn how to shelve and sticker our book stock and have responsibility over reading events, displays, bookmark design and recommendations.
Minecraft (12 spaces)
Explore blocky worlds that unlock new ways to tackle any subject or challenge. Dive into subjects like reading, maths, history and coding with lessons and standardised curriculum designed for all types of learners.’
Humanities Film Club (30 spaces)
The Humanities Film Club offers a range of films to support students in understanding our world, its history, its different cultures and places, and the issues that matter. Genres and their movies include: Historical and religious fiction (Indiana Jones); human rights (X-Men); natural disasters (The Impossible); power and family (The Prince of Egypt); good versus evil (The Lord of the Rings); seasonal classics (The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe/The Miracle Maker); the environment and sustainability (Wall-E). (This is subject to change and in no particular order).
With this club, it is intended to support students in visualising our world, increase their curiosity about it, and deepen their opinions about the crucial issues in the world today.
Craft Club (15 spaces)
A fun and enjoyable space to be creative and imaginative. The aim is to create different pieces to tie in with the seasons and any festivities such as Christmas, Halloween, Easter etc. Have a Birthday coming up? We will also be using our creative minds for card making. So why not come and join and let your imagination run free!
Trampolining (18 spaces)
You will have the opportunity to develop your trampolining skills, learning basic skills and building up to more complex skills. You will learn how to develop and perform a trampolining routine. Why not come along and give it a go!
Benchball/Dodgeball (24 spaces)
A fun and exciting club where you have the opportunity to play bench ball and dodgeball every week. We will alternate between bench ball and dodgeball each week!
Handball (30 spaces)
Art Club (3 spaces)
Where you can learn to express feelings without words. Learn about cultures from around the world; think creatively with an open mind whilst practising fine motor skills. For students already assigned to this Club you don't need to re-book. For any other students wishing to choose Art, this is a year's commitment with a Bronze Art Award at the end of the Summer Term 2024.
International Club (15 spaces)
In this club you will be diving head first into lots of different cultures around the world, looking at things like food, clothes, language and lifestyles. You will be looking at what you can learn from the cultures and how each culture is unique and different to the others. You will look into why it is so important to embrace, accept and tolerate diversity.
Tuesday
Dance (Year 7/8 - 24 spaces)
Dance in Period 6 gives students the opportunity to learn and develop techniques in all styles from Jazz & Ballet, to Hip Hop & African and Rock n Roll. You will learn about the history, techniques, performance, skills and choreography, all of this leading to a chance to showcase your talents in our annual dance showcase. All of the subject knowledge gained in Period 6 Dance is transferrable to GCSE Dance, so if you've got that in your mind as a subject you'd like to take, this activity would be a great starting point! PE kit is essential.
Band Club (30 spaces)
Band Club is an exciting opportunity for you to make music with other students as a band! We perform a variety of different styles of music from rock and pop, to jazz and classical. You can join the band as a singer or choose to perform on any other instrument! Students who have had experience playing an instrument before are encouraged to attend, beginners are also welcome. Joining band club is a great place to work with friends and make music together. Our band club will often take part in events and performances at school throughout the year!
Sustainability Club (12 spaces)
In Sustainability Club, you will be developing your Art, Design and Gardening Skills. This will include upcycling items out of materials, helping promote energy saving and recycling around the Academy and learning how to plant seeds in the greenhouse and allotment area. Please note that sessions will be indoors during the winter months and will start planting in March. This is a very hands-on club with a variety of activities to get involved in so why not register and come along to see for yourself!
Football (60 spaces)
As the football season kicks off again, so does our Period 6 Football sessions! Suitable for absolute beginners or students who feel comfortable on the pitch, come and take some time to keep fit and practice the most popular sport in the UK!
Digital Skills (Years 8 and 9 - 21 spaces)
Enhance your digital skills and become more confident with IT. With a mash up of design and multi-media elements, you will be preparing yourself to take on the future of technology. Learn the skills you need to make our world a safer place to live in. See how tech, digital and cyber skills play an important role in your future career.
Boxing Club (21 spaces) Start Date: Tuesday, 23 January
Come along and try out Boxing! A friendly, inclusive club for everyone designed to develop basic boxing skills. As well as learning the art of boxing, it is a great way to improve fitness levels and enhance confidence. This club is open to everyone, whether you have never boxed before or box regularly.
Creative Writing (15 spaces)
Want to showcase your creativity? Keen to explore short story writing? Fancy capturing a moment in time in a poem? Then The Creative Writing Club is for you! There will be space for fun writing exercises, as well as time to draft and edit work. Many of our writers have gone on to earn publication - either in academy anthologies or through external competitions. No past experience required but a genuine commitment to reading and writing will help you love every minute. See you there!
Visitor Hosting *Year 7 only* (12 spaces)
Aimed at Year 7 students this is an opportunity not to be missed! You will take part in a number of activities both practical and 'live' events to build on your self-confidence by exploring the real you and developing new found leadership skills through Visitor Hosting. This will include meeting and greeting visitors, participating in a number of events marked on the calendar and experience being a Tour Guide and Visitor Host representing the academy.
At the end of the Spring Term students will take part in a Graduation Event and be awarded a Visitor Hosting badge to wear with pride. Should students wish to continue hosting, they will have the opportunity to continue developing their new found life skills and confidence as their knowledge of the academy grows. Visitor hosting is a great way to become fantastic role models to other students and make a valued contribution to academy life.
Netball (21 spaces)
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop netball skills and play netball games.
Fitness Gym *Girls only* (18 spaces)
Why not come along and join us to use our brand new fitness Gym! This Club is for anyone who wants to learn how to use the gym equipment and improve their fitness levels.
Wednesday
Dance (Year 9 - 25 spaces)
Dance in Period 6 gives students the opportunity to learn and develop techniques in all styles from Jazz & Ballet, to Hip Hop & African and Rock n Roll. You will learn about the history, techniques, performance, skills and choreography, all of this leading to a chance to showcase your talents in our annual dance showcase. All of the subject knowledge gained in Period 6 Dance is transferrable to GCSE Dance, so if you've got that in your mind as a subject you'd like to take, this activity would be a great starting point! PE kit is essential.
Drama (30 spaces)
Do you want to be a budding actor or actress, or do you just want to be involved in being part of a team. Taking part in our Period 6 Drama would mean that you can express yourself through exploring your theatrical skills and being able to be yourself. You will be able to have performance opportunities and shine on stage, but you can also explore the backstage element and be able to shine through using light and sound so come and join us for a moment in the spotlight, on or off stage!!
Combined Cadet Force (CCF) (40 spaces)
Craft Club (15 spaces)
A fun and enjoyable space to be creative and imaginative. The aim is to create different pieces to tie in with the seasons and any festivities such as Christmas, Halloween, Easter etc. Have a Birthday coming up? We will also be using our creative minds for card making. So why not come and join and let your imagination run free!
Thursday
School Newspaper (15 spaces)
Whether you're a writer, a researcher or editor, your voice matters in The School Newspaper Club. If you have a passion for writing, reading, music, sports or current world affairs, come and express your views through writing.
Fencing (21 spaces)
Fencing is an elegant, prestigious and modern combative sport based on tradition that has been enjoyed by people around the World since the middle ages. It's a challenge both physically and tactically between two opponents. Using replica swords, the foil, epee and saber, fencers try to score points by hitting one another while moving back and forth on an area called a piste. Fencing is a relatively safe combat sport because participants wear face masks, gloves and protective jackets. PE kit is needed.
To book onto the clubs use the MCAS app.
If you don't have the MCAS app you can download it on iOS here or Android here
