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Duke of EdinburghWe’ve had word of a few pupils dropping DofE before we have started, stating that they are advised to focus on exams. DofE is a commitment, but pupils can choose an activity in each of the 3 sections (Physical, Volunteering and Skills) that they already do. For example:Physical – a pupil might already go to netball and the physical skill they can work is improving their passing or shootingVolunteering – they may already help with a sport at a primary school, or help a neighbour by cleaning, or cutting their grass. Skill – they already play a musical instrument or want to work on improving their drawing or painting. There are so many options and we can be flexible with things they already do. Other than keeping a quick log of what they do each week, and attending after school on a Monday, DofE doesn’t need to be a massive undertaking. Pupils can develop other skills, learn to work with others and get out and enjoy the landscapes around us. Exams are important, but DofE is seen as a very respectable qualification by many employers and further education institutes. It’s not too late to sign up! Send your child to Mr Grieve for more information, or a sign up sheet!

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Lunchtime & After School Activities

A variety of extra-curricular activities take place in the school during lunchtime and some after school. All year groups, unless otherwise stated.

*Please arrange your own transport home.
**Fitness suite only available to those who have had their induction.

Early lunch passes can be collected from the front office (or library for library-based activities) for activities at lunchtime.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday

Monday

  • Miniature Painting (Library) – Lunchtime
  • Badminton (PE) – Lunchtime
  • Fitness Suite (S3 and above) (PE) – Lunchtime**

Tuesday

  • Chess & Board Games (Library) – Lunchtime
  • Pupil Librarian meetings / training (Library) – Lunchtime
  • Dungeons & Dragons (Library) Afterschool: 15:35 -16:45*
  • Library for research, PCs, homework, study support (Library) After School – 15:35 -16:45*
  • Interhouse Sport (PE) – Lunchtime
  • Volleyball (PE) – After school: 15:35-16:30*
  • FitnessSuite (S3 and above) (PE) – Lunchtime**

Wednesday

  • Wellness Wednesday – Lunchtime – A no-tech session. Read, colouring-in, just chill, board-games (quietly).
  • Robotic Club – Lunchtime – Computing – See Mr. Beauvois to sign up.
  • Fitness Suite (S3 and above) (PE) – Lunchtime**

Thursday

  • Dungeons & Dragons – Library – Lunchtime
  • Indoor Football (PE) – Lunchtime
  • Netball (PE) – After school: 15:35-16:30* (S1/2 & S3-6 on alternate weeks)
  • Fitness Suite (S3 and above) (PE) – Lunchtime**

Friday

  • Staff & Seniors Volleyball (PE) – Lunchtime
  • FitnessSuite (S3 only) (PE) – Lunchtime**

 

 

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