Additional Theory of Music Sessions
Unlock the language behind the music
What you will do: Short, focused theory topics to help strengthen GCSE and A Level knowledge.
You will like this if... You want to further strengthen your GCSE and A Level music knowledge.
Staff Lead: Mr Yiu | Year Groups: All Years
Time & Location: Afterschool at KN1 | Day: Wednesday
Book Club
Read together, talk about everything.
What you will do: Read chosen books, share opinions, recommend favourites, and write short reviews.
You will like this if... You enjoy stories or want to try new books with classmates.
Staff Lead: Ms Heaney | Year Groups: All Years
Time & Location: Lunchtime at FE5 | Day: Wednesdays
Brass Ensemble
Brass brilliance — bold, bright, brilliant.
What you will do: Learn ensemble pieces, work on intonation, and perform with the group.
You will like this if... You play brass and want to work on technique and play with others.
Staff Lead: Ms Whitson | Year Groups: All Years
Time & Location: Lunchtime at KN2 | Day: Tuesdays
Chapel Choir
Lift spirit and song in prayerful harmony
What you will do: Rehearse respectfully, support school worship, and sing at Masses and services.
You will like this if... You want to sing in services, enjoy music, and want to join a music club even if you do not take it for GCSE.
Staff Lead: Mrs Waite / Ms Botham | Year Groups: All Years
Time & Location: Lunchtime at FN3 | Day: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Costume Club
Make costumes that tell stories.
What you will do: Design and create costume pieces, upcycle materials, and prep for productions.
You will like this if... You enjoy sewing, crafting, and theatrical design.
Staff Lead: Ms Williamson | Year Groups: Yr 8+
Time & Location: Afterschool at FT1 | Day: Thursday
Creative Character Design
Invent characters people remember.
What you will do: Sketch characters, develop backstories, design costumes, and produce mini portfolios.
You will like this if... You love drawing, storytelling, or animation ideas.
Staff Lead: Mr Devenish | Year Groups: All Years
Time & Location: Lunchtime at VA4 | Day: Thursday
Fashion Zine Club
Create style pages, mini‑magazines and moodboards.
What you will do: Design zine layouts, curate images, write fashion pieces, and produce a printed zine.
You will like this if... You love style, collage, and creative publishing.
Staff Lead: Yr 13 Student led | Year Groups: All Years
Time & Location: Lunchtime at FT1 | Day: Thursday
GCSE Art Subject Support
Focus time for coursework and portfolio progress.
What you will do: Work on projects, get teacher feedback, refine techniques, and build your portfolio.
You will like this if... You want to improve coursework and meet exam expectations.
Staff Lead: Mr Devenish | Year Groups: GCSE
Time & Location: 1.20-1.50 or 3.15-4pm at VA4 | Day: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
GCSE Drama Subject Support
Rehearse, reflect, polish your performances
What you will do: Run scenes, get feedback on practical work, and review exam theory and assessment objectives.
You will like this if... You are completing practical coursework or want exam technique support.
Staff Lead: Miss Stafford | Year Groups: GCSE
Time & Location: Afterschool at CD2 | Day: Thursdays
Gospel Choir
Soulful praise, joyful voice
What you will do: Learn soulful songs, practise call‑and‑response, and sing at concerts and community/worship events.
You will like this if... You love soulful singing, call‑and‑response, and singing with energy.
Staff Lead: Ms Yard | Year Groups: All Years
Time & Location: Lunchtime at Chapel | Day: Fridays
Graphic Design Club
Create striking visuals and digital designs
What you will do: Learn layout and typography, design posters and digital graphics, and build a small portfolio.
You will like this if... You enjoy visual communication and creative software.
Staff Lead: Mr Devenish | Year Groups: All Years
Time & Location: Lunchtime at VA4 | Day: Tuesdays
History Book Club
Read stories that shaped our world.
What you will do: Read accessible history books, discuss perspectives, and link reading to classroom topics.
You will like this if... You love history and want longer reads to deepen understanding.
Staff Lead: Ms Featherstone / Ms Ali | Year Groups: KS3
Time & Location: Lunchtime at CH2 | Day: Mondays
History Film Club
Watch the past — then question it.
What you will do: View historical films/clips, discuss accuracy, and research the real events behind them.
You will like this if... You enjoy movies and want to see how history is told on screen.
Staff Lead: Mr Noone | Year Groups: Upper School
Time & Location: Lunchtime at CR4 | Day: Every Wednesday
Junior African Drummers
Feel the rhythm — join the heartbeat of our school
What you will do: Learn basic rhythms and call‑and‑response patterns, practise as part of an ensemble, and perform in school showcases.
You will like this if... You love loud rhythms, moving to a beat, and learning to play in a group.
Staff Lead: Mrs Burgess | Year Groups: Lower and Middle School
Time & Location: Lunchtime at KN1 | Day: Tuesday
Junior Choir
Sing together, grow together
What you will do: Learn warm‑ups and repertoire, practise harmonies, attend weekly rehearsals, and sing at school events.
You will like this if... You enjoy singing with friends, learning harmonies, and performing in school events.
Staff Lead: Mrs Waite / Ms Micklethwaite | Year Groups: Lower and Middle School
Time & Location: Lunchtime at MT Hall/Chapel | Day: Mondays & Wednesdays
KS3 Art Club
Explore materials, try techniques, make art.
What you will do: Experiment with drawing, painting, and craft projects, and build a small sketchbook.
You will like this if... You enjoy making art and trying new materials.
Staff Lead: Mr Devenish | Year Groups: KS3
Time & Location: Lunchtime at VA4 | Day: Wednesdays
KS3 Drama Club
Play games, create characters, perform.
What you will do: Do drama games, devise short pieces, and take part in informal performances.
You will like this if... You love acting or want confidence on stage.
Staff Lead: Ms Butterfield | Year Groups: KS3
Time & Location: Lunchtime at CD1 | Day: Friday
Library Club
A calm place to read, help and explore.
What you will do: Read, shelve books, recommend titles, and help run reading events.
You will like this if... You love books or enjoy organising and helping others find reads.
Staff Lead: Ms Jones | Year Groups: All Years
Time & Location: Lunchtime at Reading Room | Day: Thursdays
Mindful Colouring
Quiet, calm and creative time.
What you will do: Try themed colouring sheets, relax with gentle music, and learn simple mindfulness prompts.
You will like this if... You want a peaceful break and creative calm.
Staff Lead: Mrs Wright | Year Groups: All Years
Time & Location: Lunchtime at KTC B | Day: Mon, Tues, Weds
Musical Theatre & Pop Choir
Big voices, big moments, big fun.
What you will do: Learn songs and basic choreography, work on performance skills, and take part in upbeat performances.
You will like this if... You enjoy pop songs, performing with movement, and having fun on stage.
Staff Lead: Ms Yard | Year Groups: Upper and Senior School
Time & Location: Lunchtime at FN3 | Day: Wednesdays
Production Design and Props
Create the world behind the show.
What you will do: Design and build props, paint backdrops, and prepare set pieces for productions.
You will like this if... You enjoy hands‑on craft and theatrical problem solving.
Staff Lead: Mr Black and Mr Devenish | Year Groups: All Years
Time & Location: Afterschool at VA1 & VA4 | Day: Thursdays
Pyjama Club
Make it cosy — design, sew and wear your own pyjamas.
What you will do: Design a pyjama set or cosy item, learn simple sewing and decorating skills, personalise with prints/patches, and finish a piece to take home.
You will like this if... You enjoy crafting, want to learn practical sewing skills, love making personalised clothes, or want a cosy project.
Staff Lead: Ms Williamson | Year Groups: Year 9
Time & Location: Afterschool at FT1 | Day: Friday
School Band
All styles, one band — play your part
What you will do: Rehearse contemporary and arranged pieces and sing/play as part of the ensemble.
You will like this if... You play an instrument, want to learn pop/rock arrangements, and gig at school events.
Staff Lead: Ms Whitson | Year Groups: All Years
Time & Location: Lunchtime at FN3 | Day: Fridays
School Production
Where story, song and stage become one
What you will do: Rehearse for the school play of Frozen!
You will like this if... You love acting, singing, dancing, or helping backstage and want to be part of a big show.
Staff Lead: Drama/Music staff | Year Groups: All Years
Time & Location: Afterschool at MT Hall | Day: Mondays & Tuesdays
School Production Set Design
Design and build the stage world.
What you will do: Plan set concepts, build flats, and paint scenery for productions.
You will like this if... You enjoy large crafts, carpentry, and theatre making.
Staff Lead: Mr Black | Year Groups: All Years
Time & Location: Afterschool at VA1 | Day: Thursday
Senior African Drummers
Advanced rhythms, powerful performance.
What you will do: Refine polyrhythms, lead sections when asked, rehearse advanced pieces, and perform at assemblies or events.
You will like this if... You already play rhythms and want to learn more advanced patterns and perform.
Staff Lead: Mrs Burgess | Year Groups: Senior School
Time & Location: Lunchtime at KN1 | Day: Wednesday
Spoken Word Club
Write, perform and tell your truth.
What you will do: Write poems or short pieces, practise performance skills, and perform in a supportive group.
You will like this if... You love words, performance, or want to build stage confidence.
Staff Lead: Mr Hanlon | Year Groups: All Years
Time & Location: Afterschool at FE7 | Day: Fridays
String Ensemble
Strings in harmony: delicate, bold, unforgettable
What you will do: Learn ensemble parts and play in concerts and school events.
You will like this if... You play violin/viola/cello/bass and enjoy playing pieces with others.
Staff Lead: Ms McDade | Year Groups: All Years
Time & Location: Afterschool at FN3 | Day: Wednesday
Textiles Club
Sew, stitch and create textile art.
What you will do: Learn sewing techniques, make textiles projects, and try small fashion or craft pieces.
You will like this if... You enjoy making things with fabric and needlework.
Staff Lead: Ms Williamson | Year Groups: Lower School
Time & Location: Lunchtime at FT1 | Day: Mondays