Claremont's Co-Curricular
What is the purpose of a co-curriculum??
A co-curriculum complements learning in the academic curriculum to provide each student with a skill set that will support them into the future. ?
A well-balanced combination of academic and co-curricular learning increases the willingness to take risk, develops social interaction, boosts confidence and enhances the development of leadership skills. These skills and opportunities are more important than ever! ?
Five key benefits of participation in Co-Curricular
- Develops social skills and relationships through interaction across year groups.?
- Develops time management skills.?
- Explores a wide range of interests and offers an infinite range of possibilities for those who want to develop and nurture areas of interest. ?
- Participation develops self-esteem.
- Develops commitment – participation is about a commitment to an activity and the opportunity to see it through.
Claremont's Co-Curricular Activities - Autumn Term
Subject |
Activity |
Time |
Science |
Chess Club
Science Club
Lego Club
Mindfulness Group
Chick-Hatching project (Year 7)
Mashable (Science and English Project) |
Monday Lunchtime (Year 7, 9, 11, 12) Tuesday Lunchtime (Year 8, 10, 13) S05
Friday lunchtime, 12.15 – 1.05 (Week 2, Year 7 only) S05
Friday 3.10 – 4.10pm (Year 7 – 9) S05
Thursday 3.10 – 3.40pm (Year 10 and 11) S11
10 Days commitment from November
Friday Lunchtime, 12.15 – 1.05 (Week 1, Year only) T17/T18 |
History |
Claremont Politics Society (CPS)
Board Game Club |
Wednesday 3.10 – 4.10pm (Year 7 and 8) M107 (5 week cycle)
Tuesdays 3.10 – 4.10pm (Year 7 and 8) M103 |
Geography |
The BIG Geography Quiz
Model United Nations Group |
Monday Lunchtime (Week 1 only) 11.45 – 12.35 (Year 7 and 9) M115 12.35 – 1.25 (Year 8) M116
Monday, 2.30 – 3.30PM (Once per half term) Meeting 1: Monday 26th November (Year 7-11) M115 |
Languages |
Culture Club |
Tuesdays or Thursdays once a month (Year 7-9) Location TBC
|
Art and Design |
Set Design Club (Annual School Production) |
Monday 2.30 – 3.30pm (Year 7-9) T13/T14
|
Music |
Music ensemble groups
Music Tech Club |
Various (See Music timetable)
Thursday 3.10- 4.10pm L14 |
English |
Lit-Flix
Creative Writing Club
Library Club
|
Tuesday 3.10-4.10 (Year 7-9) E02
Monday Lunchtime (Week 1 only) E02 11.45 – 12.35 (Year 9) 12.35 – 1.25 (Year 10)
Thursday 3.10-3.50pm (All year groups) School Library |
R.E |
Debate Club
|
Friday 3.10 – 4.10pm M201
|
Drama/ Performing Arts |
Performing Arts Club
Advance Dance Group
AV-Tech Club |
Wednesday 3.10 – 4.10pm Arts Hall
Tuesday 3.10 – 4.10pm Arts Hall
Thursday lunch times Main Hall 12.15 – 1.05pm 1.05 – 1.55pm |
PE |
Weekly sporting activities (See P.E activity timetable)
|
Various (See P.E activity timetable) |
Computer Science and ICT |
Computer Programming Club |
Wednesday 3.10 – 4.10pm T15
|
Business |
Claremont Politics Society (CPS) |
Wednesday 3.10 – 4.10pm M107 (5 week cycle)
|
Art and Design |
Set Design Group |
Monday 2.30 – 3.30pm (Year 7-9) T13/T14
|
Design and Technology
|
Claremont Photography Group
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Meetings half termly and online support
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Claremont's Co-Curricular Guide 2021/22