Varndean Active
Full Year Course
You need to choose one enrichment to include on your timetable.
There are five categories to choose from but you can only select one enrichment session from one category.
You can choose one of the following:
Basketball
Basketball enrichment classes give you the chance to have fun and socialise with people from all over the college! The sessions are during lunchtime or on a Wednesday afternoon and are a great way to enjoy some sport and possibly represent the college in competitive fixtures.
Duke of Edinburgh Award (DoE)
These awards are fun, adventurous and challenge based with three progressive levels, Bronze, Silver and Gold. Students undertake a wide range of activities to push their personal boundaries, gain new skills, as well as enhance their CVs and university applications. Students complete activities in Volunteering, Physical Skills, Expedition and Residential.
Gym based Fitness
Fitness enrichment classes give you the chance to have fun and socialise with people from all over the college!
Social Football / Men's Football
Football enrichment classes give you the chance to have fun and socialise with people from all over the college! The sessions are during lunchtime or on a Wednesday afternoon and are a great way to enjoy some sport and possibly represent the college in competitive fixtures.
Netball
Netball enrichment classes give you the chance to have fun and socialise with people from all over the college! The sessions are during lunchtime or on a Wednesday afternoon and are a great way to enjoy some sport and possibly represent the college in competitive fixtures.
Rugby
Rugby enrichment classes give you the chance to have fun and socialise with people from all over the college! The sessions are during lunchtime or on a Wednesday afternoon and are a great way to enjoy some sport and possibly represent the college in competitive fixtures.
Russell Martin Football Academy
Try out for the Russell Martin Football Academy and access professional style coaching as part of your timetable. If you are successful you train four times a week and play in regular matches.
Sports Social
Meet new people and play relaxing team sports together. Try your hand at table tennis and badminton among other sports.
Women's Football
Football enrichment classes give you the chance to have fun and socialise with people from all over the college! The sessions are during lunchtime or on a Wednesday afternoon and are a great way to enjoy some sport and possibly represent the college in competitive fixtures.
Yoga
In our yoga sessions you will be invited to get familiar with this ancient self-care practice and discover its physical and mental benefits, through the exploration of gentle and mindful physical activity.
At Varndean College we recognise that accessing sports on a gender basis can feel difficult for some students. Therefore we encourage you to speak to your Tutor or a member of the Sports Department if you would like further help or support in accessing the sports of your choice.