Co-Curriculum

Give it a go!

With around 70 clubs on offer to pupils from Year 1 and above, there is ample opportunity for our girls to extend themselves, develop their talents and explore new interests. We offer over 100 individual instrumental lessons each week in our Performing Arts Centre and our pupils achieve highly in Lamda (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts). We make the most of our extensive grounds to support some very able sportspeople. Recently our students have competed nationally in swimming, gymnastics, tennis, athletics, cross country and orienteering and become national champions in both netball and gymnastics. 

 

Sample Club Timetable

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Cookery Art open studio Football Card games Car racing club
Netball Cheer Humanities hub Creative writing French
Wild woodland Craft and origami STEAM club Modern board games Relaxation yoga
Musical theatre Puzzle club Art of Science Book club Lacrosse

Trips and visits

Our extensive trips programme, including visits to the theatre, historic buildings, exhibitions, places of worship and nature reserves, helps bring learning to life and provides a practical context to lessons. All pupils from Years 3 to 6 take part in residential trips which increases in scope and scale as the girls progress though the Prep School.

Year 3 Pupils spend a night at Rootd Adventure in Hertfordshire, where they try their hand at nature study and bushcraft.
Year 4 The girls camp overnight in roundhouses at Celtic Harmony, near Hertford, supporting their history learning while having a fun two days with their friends.
Year 5 Pupils spend three days at Manor Adventure in Norfolk, engaging in challenging outdoor activities such as kayaking, fencing and aeroball.
Year 6 In their final Prep residential, pupils spend four nights on the Isle of Wight. Through gently increasing the level of challenge in a secure and caring environment, they develop in both independence and self-confidence.

 

CREATIVE WRITING AND IMAGINATION CLUB

Girls in Year 1 and 2 take part in a range of interactive activities, allowing them the opportunity to explore new vocabulary and use their imagination to craft pieces of writing in various genres. They also work on their presenting skills by sharing ideas and pieces of writing with the group.

 

I enjoy how you use your imagination to create a story
Amara, Year 2

MODERN BOARD GAMES CHALLENGE

Forget Monopoly and Cluedo, Modern Board Games Challenge introduces Year 5 and 6 pupils to new and exciting games filled with tactical thinking and cut-throat strategy.

 

The challenge and humour of Modern Board Games makes it an enjoyable club to take part in.
Elina, Year 5

BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE

In British Sign Language club, Year 5 and 6 girls learn some basic signs to help them communicate with deaf, hard of hearing people, or anyone else who uses BSL!

 

I love how I learn how to sign and speak another language
Audrey, Year 6

ULTIMATE FRISBEE

An exciting, non-contact team sport which demands its players develop razor-sharp throwing skills, stamina and agility.

 

I enjoyed being included, being encouraged and having fun while learning.
Katherine, Year 6

PHILOSOPHY FOR CHILDREN

In Philosophy for Children, girls in Years 1 and 2 are offered an opportunity to think outside the box and develop independent thought patterns; group discussion follows its own path guided by the children’s thoughts and ideas.

 

I think it is really good, especially the books.
Freya, Year 1

ARCHERY

The archery club provides Year 6s with a solid introduction to archery, with sessions focussed on how to use the equipment correctly, and tips on improving basic shooting and aiming techniques.

 

I love archery. The thrill of the competition is highly enjoyable.
Avika, Year 6
Prep Senior Sixth Stahs
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