We don’t pigeonhole our pupils, and we don’t want them to limit themselves. That’s why the co-curricular programme provides choice that extends from the academic and cultural to the physical, ensuring that pupils stretch mind as well as muscle.
In the Senior years – Years 10 and above – students take on leadership roles. They work alongside younger pupils – for example, by directing plays – or they lead academic societies.
And if a burning passion isn’t sated by what’s on offer, students can bid to start their own society. The Climate Committee, Amnesty International and the Diversity, Equality and Inclusivity Society are just a few recent examples.
Many of our clubs offer opportunities to compete in national competitions. The STEM Club, for example, competes each year in the UK Rocketry Competition, and races electric cars against schools, universities and youth groups at the Goodwood Race Course (pictured).
Activities are timetabled Monday-Friday, 4.10-5.55pm. This is split between ‘activities’ (which pupils choose freely) and ‘carousel’ (activities selected by the College, that pupils engage with on rotation). The aim is to encourage pupils to be more open-minded in their approach to new experiences.
