JUNIORSCHOOL , SENI O R S C HOOL & SIXTHFORM
Co-curriculum Programme 2025-26
Introduction
Dear Students,
We are delighted to introduce this year’s co-curriculum programme, we hope you will find the range of clubs and activities on offer exciting and stimulating.
The co-curriculum is an integral part of your BGS education, it extends attributes you are developing in the classroom and helps build the skills that you will need to grow into confident, open-minded and resilient young adults. Often it is the co-curricular experiences that our alumnae tell us that they remember most from their school days. These opportunities are where new passions are found, knowledge is embedded and life-long friendships are formed. It is a vital part of your education and we expect all of our students to be actively engaged.
We recommend that all students from Years 3 - 9 commit to at least two activities on a regular basis, ideally from different disciplines, so you build a broader set of skills and collaborate with a wider group of teachers and students. In reality, we are aware that some of you will take part in many more than this. Although we recognise the extra demands on your time in the GCSE years, students in Years 10 and 11 are still encouraged to commit to a regular activity. Sixth Form students take part in the Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) programme and, as well as carrying out activities of their own, Sixth Formers are encouraged to participate in leading activities for our younger students.
Activities are grouped into broad areas of focus and the key learner profile attributes highlighted for each activity in order to help you develop a broad range of skills through the co-curricular programme. For our younger students, it is helpful if parents can spend some time reviewing the booklet with you to help take a balanced approach. The Junior School sections are clearly marked, although some Senior School clubs are also open to Years 5 and 6 students.
All students will be asked to register for their chosen activities during the first two weeks of term. We are flexible and understand that some of you may change your minds and want to try a number of different activities over the year. This is fine as long as it is communicated to the staff running the activities and you appreciate that some activities may fill up sooner than others.
We do hope you enjoy reviewing the different activities. We are always keen to consider new ideas so please talk to your Form Tutors if you feel there is something missing.
Arts & Creativity
Art Club
Learner Profile: Balanced, communicators, creative, imaginative, inquirers, knowledgeable, open-minded, principled, reflective, risk-takers, thinkers | Years 7 - Upper Sixth
Come to the art department to develop your creative skills, and learn new ones working on your own independent projects.
Bullet Journal Club
Learner Profile: Communicators, creative, imaginative, knowledgeable, open-minded, principled, reflective, thinkers | Years 7Upper Sixth
Bullet journaling is a creative and customisable way to stay organised, combining a planner, diary, and to-do list all in one. It’s perfect for tracking goals, habits, and dreams - while also giving you space to express yourself with doodles, stickers, or inspiring quotes. Whether you’re balancing school, clubs, home, or just life in general, a bullet journal helps you stay focused and feel in control, one page at a time.
Divergent Dance Company
Learner Profile: Caring, communicators, creative, imaginative, open-minded, principled, risktakers, thinkers | Years 10 - Upper Sixth
A contemporary Senior Dance Club which explores expressive ideas and new techniques. This is targeted towards Challenge and Extend students.
Drama Club
Learner Profile: Communicators, creative, imaginative, knowledgeable, open-minded, reflective, risk-takers | Years 7 and 8
Welcome to Drama Club! This term, we’re focusing on improvisation to boost your creativity and spontaneity. We’ll explore various improv techniques and games, building confidence and teamwork. Join us for a fun and dynamic experience, ending with an improv showcase!
Festive Cooking Club
Learner Profile: Open-Minded, Risk-Takers, Knowledgeable, Creative, Imaginative | Years 10 - 11
Running in second half of Autumn term, we will be making a range of festive products, some of which will be suitable for gifting.
Film Club
Learner Profile: Balanced, communicators, creative, imaginative, inquirers, knowledgeable, open-minded, principled, reflective, risk-takers, thinkers | Years 9 - Upper Sixth
Are you interested in working in the Film Industry? Film Club will provide you with the cinematic background, technical skills, and experience to make your own high quality movies.
Geometric Art Club
Learner Profile: Communicators, open-minded, risk-takers, thinkers | Years 7 - Upper Sixth
Geometric Art is inspired from geometry. It is generally designed with circles, squares and rectangles. These shapes put together make beautiful designs. You may want to try your skill at drawing Mandala - it is an activity that helps develop hand-eye coordination, trains the mind to recognise shapes, develops creativity, stimulates a sense of patience and attention, helps the development of intelligence and reasoning. Come and try your skill at drawing some eye-catching designs.
Hama Bead Club
Learner Profile: Creative, imaginative, reflective | Day and time to be confirmed: Years 7 - 9
Create some fun designs to take home! Make them using ideas from the internet or invent your own. We sometimes have themes to fit in with festivals throughout the year. Maybe make one as a gift for a family member? Come with friends or on your own and meet some new people.
Jewellery Club
Creative, imaginative, inquirers, open-minded, risk-takers | Years 8 - 10
Join our Jewellery Club and unleash your creativity! If you love crafts and enjoys working with your hands, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Knitting Club
Learner Profile: Creative, imaginative | Years 8 - 9
A club for those who are new to knitting or simply want to knit for fun.
Origami Club
Learner Profile: Creative, imaginative, knowledgeable, | Years 7 - Upper Sixth
Come and learn the Japanese skill of folding paper to make beautiful creations.
Textiles Club
Learner Profile: Creative, imaginative, inquirers, knowledgeable, open-minded, reflective, risktakers, thinkers | Years 9 - Upper Sixth
Extend your knowledge and practise the techniques and processes learnt in lessons to help build creative and exciting sketchbook pages for your coursework.
An opportunity for students to enhance their skills and develop additional work to support their course.
Textiles Portfolio Building
Learner Profile: Communicators, creative, imaginative, inquirers, knowledgeable, openminded, reflective, risk-takers, thinkers | Years 10 - Upper Sixth
An opportunity for Textiles students to come and experiment creatively with a range of processes and techniques to help support their learning in lessons.
Tortured Poets Department
Learner Profile: Creative, imaginative, openminded, reflective | Years 7 - 10
Using a wide range of poems and song lyrics as our inspiration, come along every week to express yourself through poetry.
Engage & Enquire
Ancient Greek Club
Learner Profile: Communicators, inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers | Years 7 - Upper Sixth
Come and enjoy the challenge of learning an ancient language with a different alphabet! All welcome, whether you have studied Greek already or are a complete beginner.
Board Games Club
Learner Profile: Caring, communicators, imaginative, open-minded, principled, reflective, risk-takers, thinkers | Years 7 - Upper Sixth
We play a diverse variety of modern board games. All students are welcome. We also run Dungeons and Dragons games on a regular basis for those experienced dungeon delvers, or those who want to try something new.
Business and Economics Society
Learner Profile: Caring, communicators, creative, imaginative, open-minded, reflective, risk-takers, thinkers | Lower Sixth
To develop an understanding and appreciation of business and economics through enterprise. Working together to develop a market stand at the Christmas Fayre, focusing on sustainability and the environment. This will be supplemented by economics and business speakers and participation in an external competition.
Chemical Curiosities Club
Learner Profile: Inquirers, risk-takers, thinkers | Year 7
Join the Year 7 Chemical Curiosities Club for exciting hands-on experiments, excellent challenges, and fun chemical reactions. Explore chemistry beyond the classroom in a safe and engaging environment. A perfect club for curious minds who love to mix, fizz, and discover how the world works at a molecular level.
Chess Club
Learner Profile: Reflective, risk-takers, thinkers | Years 7 - Upper Sixth
Have you ever wondered what chess is about? Would you like to learn how to play? If you already play chess, would you like to improve your game? Join us in our weekly Chess Club. Make the first move and you will be surprised how interesting the game can be. There will also be termly competitions with Bedford School.
Classics Society
Learner Profile: Inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers | Years 10 - Upper Sixth
We hold events once or twice a term for those wanting to find out more about the Romans and the Greeks through films or documentaries.
Computer Science Workshop
Learner Profile: Inquirers, knowledgeable, openminded, reflective, risk-takers, thinkers | Years 10 - 11
If you are finding any topics in Computer Science challenging, feel free to attend the Computer Science workshop held every Friday during second lunch.
Critical Sociology Club
Learner Profile: Inquirers, open-minded, reflective, thinkers | Years 11 - Upper Sixth
A reading and debating group focused on how and why identities - ethnic, religious, gender, stereotypes and prejudices are created.
Design Technology Club
Learner Profile: Creative, imaginative, knowledgeable, open-minded | Years 7 - 9
Love being hands on? Curious about how things are made? Come and join the DT Lunch Club, a creative space for Years 7 - 9 students to explore design, problem solving and practical skills in a fun, relaxed environment.
Each session offers a chance to experiment, build confidence, and bring your ideas to life using the tools and facilities in the workshop. No experience needed, just bring your imagination!
Design Technology Practical Club
Learner Profile: Creative, imaginative, knowledgeable, open-minded | Years 10 and 11
An opportunity for Years 10 and 11 students to develop their Design and making skills through practical tasks.
Dissection Club
Inquirers, open-minded, risk-takers, thinkers | Years 7 - 9 and Lower Sixth Dissection club is aimed at Years 7 and 9 students. The Years 8 and 9 students will be doing the dissection supervised and assisted by the Lower Sixth students. The Lower Sixth students will also assist in outreach dissection workshops with local schools in the Summer Term.
Ethics in Films
Learner Profile: Communicators, inquirers, knowledgeable, reflective, thinkers | Years 7Upper Sixth
A club dedicated to looking at ethical issues through the lens of anime, film and television.
Excel Skills for Scientists
Learner Profile: Creative, knowledgeable, reflective, thinkers | Years 11 - Upper Sixth Excel Skills for Scientists gives students the opportunity to learn key Excel skills for constructing spreadsheets to process and analyse data as well as visualise it. Students will learn how to use various Excel functions for data analysis and how to produce high quality graphs as well as other visualisation techniques. The club is principally aimed at Sixth Form scientists and mathematicians, and those in Year 11 who are thinking of doing science or maths in the Sixth Form. The skills learnt in this club will continue to be of use to students at university and in the workplace beyond.
Geography Club
Learner Profile: Inquirers, open-minded, reflective, knowledgeable | Years 7 - Upper Sixth
Come along to our Geography Club and learn more exciting things about the world around us. Enter competitions, improve your global knowledge and explore the world. We will also come together with students across the Harpur Trust to discuss topical current issues and look at their impact from a human and physical geographical approach.
Graphic Novel Club
Learner Profile: Communicators, creative, imaginative, inquirers, thinkers | Years 7 - 10
Join our new Graphic Novel Club, where you can explore and discuss a wide range of graphic novels, create your own comics, and connect with fellow enthusiasts in a fun, creative environment.
Hackers’ Club
Learner Profile: Communicator, creative, imaginative, inquirers, knowledgeable, openminded, reflective, risk-takers, thinkers | Years 7 - Upper Sixth Cybersecurity and computational thinking activities that are designed to build your problem-solving skills. This will help you be prepared to gain as many points as possible in the Year 8 NCSC CyberFirst Girls’ Competition and the UK Bebras competitions in November 2025.
Harpur Trust English Society
Learner Profile: Communicators, inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, reflective | Various dates, times and venues: Sixth Form
The Harpur Trust English Society meets at various times throughout the year for a range of activities, such as quizzes and literary treasure hunts.
Health and Care Academy (NHS)
Learner Profile: Caring, creative, inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers | Monthly remote session and independent study: Lower Sixth
The Health and Care Academy is for students who have an interest in working in a healthcare setting in the future. It provides students with an opportunity to see and experience elements of different healthcare professionals’ roles and responsibilities, discover different career pathways, and have the opportunity to develop problem solving, teamwork and other essential skills. On successful completion of the Academy’s remote programme, students will be able to apply for a place on the Health and Care Academy Plus programme, which will be delivered via face-to-face sessions on selected Saturday mornings in the Education Centre at Bedford Hospital.
IRIS Scientific Research Opportunities
Learner Profile: Communicators, inquirers, knowledgeable, open-minded, reflective, risktakers, thinkers | Years 7 - Upper Sixth
A selection of scientific research opportunities from the Institute for Research in Schools (IRIS). Previous projects run at BGS include Ionic Liquids, Cosmic Mining, ATLAS, DNA Origami, Treezilla and Earth Observation. See the IRIS website for further details: researchinschools.org
Life as a Scientist
Learner Profile: Communicators, imaginative, inquirers, knowledgeable, open-minded, reflective, thinkers | Years 11 - Upper Sixth Want to know what life is like as a scientist? Using my experience as a neuroscientist of 10+ years as a reference, we will discuss the highs and lows of scientific research. We will explore what it takes to make a good scientist and how to produce and interpret high quality scientific research. Using our new found skills we will research and present a poster on a topic of your choice in a mini conference. Aiming to top it off with a trip to a real-life scientific laboratory to see some scientists in action! This club is primarily aimed at Sixth Form scientists, and those in Year 11 who are thinking of doing science in the Sixth Form.
Lovelace Society
Learner Profile: Communicators, inquirers, thinkers | Years 9 - Upper Sixth Sixth Form run Computer Science Society, including guest speakers and events with other Harpur Trust schools to explore and discuss all aspects of Computer Science.
Maths Workshops
Learner Profile: Inquirers, Thinkers, Knowledgeable | Years 7 - Upper Sixth
Lunchtime Maths workshops for help and support with all Maths classwork.
Medical Society
Learner Profile: Caring, communicators, open-minded, reflective | Years 10 - Lower Sixth
Interested in studying Medicine or a related field? Join us for topical discussions, debates and lectures. Information about and support with UCAT/BMAT, personal statements and interviews.
Olympiad Chemistry Club
Learner Profile: Balanced, communicators, creative, imaginative, inquirers, knowledgeable, open-minded, principled, reflective, risk-takers, thinkers | Sixth Form
Chemistry students wishing to take the Chemistry Olympiad examination in 2026.
Psyched
Learner Profile: Caring, communicator, inquirers, knowledgeable, open-minded, principled, thinkers | Years 10 - 11
Running across the Autumn Term, this club will consider some of the theories, research methods and potential career paths linked to Psychology. It is designed to give Senior School students an insight to Psychology at BGS Sixth Form.
Psych 101
Learner Profile: Caring, communicators, inquirers, thinkers | Years 8 - 9
Running during the Summer Term, this club will introduce students to what Psychology is and give them a chance to engage with some psychological ideas and research methods.
Psychology Society
Learner Profile: Communicators, imaginative, inquirers, knowledgeable, open-minded, reflective, thinkers | Events throughout the year: Years 10 - Upper Sixth
The Psychology Society is a student-run group with plans to invite speakers to talk about their work, or interesting areas related to the study of Psychology. Lectures are intended to be open to students in Years 10 - Upper Sixth from across the Harpur Trust.
Quiz Club
Learner Profile: Knowledgeable | Years 7 - 8
Come along and build your general knoweldge to help you rise through the rankings of the BGS Quiz League. Enter a team (max. 4 people) into monthly quizzes and fight for the spot at the top of the leaderboard.
Robotics Club
Learner Profile: Balanced, communicators, imaginative, inquirers, open-minded, principled, risk-takers, thinkers | Years 10 - Upper Sixth
Explore the world of robotics with Lego, Sphero and other robots. Open to everyone, you do not need to study Computer Science to take part.
STEP Club
Learner Profile: Communicators, inquirers, knowledgeable, open-minded, risk-takers, thinkers | Sixth Form
STEP Club is an exclusive opportunity for Lower and Upper Sixth students aiming to excel in the STEP or MAT examinations, essential for entry into prestigious Oxbridge universities. Our club offers a supportive environment where students can progressively build confidence and master the art of solving intricate and challenging mathematical problems.
Touch Typing Club
Learner Profile: Communicators, inquirers, knowledgeable, open-minded, risk-takers, thinkers | Years 7 - Upper School
Learn (or improve) your touch typing skills using a fun, easy to learn adaptive programme. Improve your typing speed, accuracy and work rate.
Xplore
Learner Profile: Balanced, communicators, open-minded, reflective, thinkers | Years 7Upper Sixth
This is an opportunity to explore the big questions of life and see what Christians and the Bible have to say. We meet to chat, laugh, look at the Bible, eat chocolate, and chill with students from different year groups. Anyone can ask any question; no one has to speak
Youth STEMM Awards
Learner Profile: Communicators, creative, inquirers, knowledgeable, open-minded, reflective, risk-takers, thinkers | Years 7 - Upper Sixth
Working towards a Bronze, Silver or Gold STEMM award. Encourages students to explore STEMM careers, develop their STEMM skills, inspire the younger generation and inspire the general public. Come along with your friends to learn and have some fun.
Global Citizenship
African and Caribbean Society (ACS)
Learner Profile: Knowledgeable, open-minded, principled | Various Lunchtimes: All Senior School Year Groups
The ACS is a society for all interested in learning about African and Caribbean cultures and heritages or connecting with students of the same descent as them. As a member, you will have fun and gain valuable skills in organising events, creating content and doing lots more to enlighten, empower and educate our School community.
Amnesty Society
Learner Profile: Balanced, caring, communicators, knowledgeable, open-minded, principled, reflective, thinkers | Years 7 - Upper Sixth Amnesty International is a club aimed at students in Year 9 and above that offers a platform for students to engage in human rights advocacy. It is an entirely student led group where members collaborate on campaigns to raise awareness about global issues and develop leadership skills along the way.
Cinéfilles
Learner Profile: Communicators, reflective, thinkers | Sixth Form
Opportunities to watch and discuss French films in French! Improve your skills and discover the joy of French cinema.
Debate Club
Learner Profile: Inquirers, open-minded, thinkers, reflective, knowledgeable, communicators, balanced | Years 7 - 9
Practise your debate skills and learn how to make an effective argument!
Diversity and Inclusion Club
Learner Profile: Inquirers, open-minded, principled | Years 7 and 8
Be part of a group that will explore ways to promote inclusion and diversity across the school. Run campaigns and events to celebrate our differences and increase understanding of our different cultures.
Duolingo Club
Learner Profile: Communicators, inquirers | Years 7 - 8
Thinking that you would love to have a very long Duolingo streak but need extra support? How about meeting with other students interested in languages, any languages, and maybe those not taught in school? See if you can motivate each other, connect with friends, compete for XP and hold each other accountable? It’s more than the streaks, it’s a chance to conquer languages together!
East Asian Society
Learner Profile: Caring, communicators, openminded | Years 7 - Upper Sixth
Come along to meet new people, share and learn more about the cultures of East Asian countries.
Islamic Society
Learner Profile: Principled, reflective | Year 7Upper Sixth
A weekly club to explore Islam and managing faith and the modern world; two lunchtimes, one for Years 7-9 and one for Years 10-Upper Sixth.
Law Society
Learner Profile: Balanced, caring, inquirers, knowledgeable, principled, thinkers | Years 11Upper Sixth
Law Society is a student led society where they engage with concepts of law, its application to a variety of real life scenarios and potential ways to apply and get into law after finishing school.
LGBTQ+ Society
Learner Profile: Caring, open-minded, reflective | Years 7 - Upper Sixth
The LGBTQ+ Club aims to foster a deeper understanding and respect for all identities, by promoting a safe, inclusive space for discussion and engagement. We endeavour to educate and inspire our students about the diverse spectrum of sexual orientations and gender identities. Through fostering open dialogue, mutual respect, and friendship, our club promotes a positive social ethos, striving to build empathetic and socially aware individuals. Together, we challenge prejudices, encourage acceptance, and celebrate diversity. This club, firmly embedded in our School’s values, empowers students to be confident in their own identity and compassionate towards others.
Linguistics Olympiad Club
Learner Profile: Communicators, inquirers, reflective, thinkers | Years 9 - Upper Sixth Linguistics Olympiad Club. Compete with other schools on linguistic puzzles.
Model United Nations (MUN)
Learner Profile: Inquirers, open-minded, risktakers, thinkers, reflective, knowledgeable, communicators, principled | Years 11 - Upper Sixth
Represent the interests of various countries while debating global issues and working towards resolutions on complex topics. There are opportunities to represent the School in both regional and national competitions.
Neurodiversity Society
Learner Profile: Balanced, caring, open-minded, principled, reflective | Years 7 - Upper Sixth
The Neurodiversity (ND) Society runs each week and is an opportunity for anyone who is interested in neurodiversity to come along and be part of the community. Sessions will give students the opportunity to discuss and ask questions about neurodiversity and how it affects people. An ND Society session might include playing games, a presentation from a pupil or staff and/or informal conversations and much more. You don’t have to be neurodivergent; you just need to be curious!
Philosophy Book Club
Learner Profile: Open-minded, reflective, knowledgeable, communicators | Sixth Form
Read an extract from a famous work of Philosophy, from Plato to Descartes and Confucius. Then come and discuss the key themes and questions raised by the text.
Reading Club (EAL Support)
Learner Profile: Communicators, creative, imaginative, knowledgeable, reflective, risktakers | Years 7 - 9
This club will support EAL learners to engage with reading texts in English for enjoyment, with the aim of making students more confident in their private reading, and of expanding their general vocabulary across a range of genres.
South Asian Society (SAS)
Learner Profile: Caring, communicators, open-minded | Various lunchtimes: Years 7Upper Sixth
A Sixth Form led club to engage the whole community in celebrating the beauty of South Asian cultures, traditions and festivals.
Spanish Film Club
Learner Profile: Communicators, knowledgeable, reflective | Years 8 - 9
A club to come and enjoy and enhance your language skills, engage in insightful discussions and gain a deeper understanding of Spanish society and cluture through the medium of film.
Well-being & Teamwork
BGS Flying Club
Learner Profile: Balanced, communicators, imaginative, inquirers, open minded, principled, risk-takers, thinkers | Years 9 - Upper Sixth
Come and try flying a range of aircraft around the world.
Combined Cadet Force (CCF)
Learner Profile: Caring, communicators, reflective, risk-takers | Wednesday, 4.30pm6.00pm, Bedford School: Years 9 - Upper Sixth Students will work alongside the cadets from Bedford School, developing skills specific to their chosen section of RN, Army or RAFF. During Year 11, cadets will have the opportunity to develop leadership skills enabling them to take up positions of responsibilities as Non-commissioned officers.
Disney’s Lorcana Club
Learner Profile: Balanced, communicators, creative, imaginative, inquirers, open-minded, risk-takers, thinkers | Years 7 - Upper Sixth
Join us as we dive into the enchanting world of Disney Lorcana - a collectible trading card game where beloved Disney characters come to life in strategic battles and magical adventures. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just curious, our club is a welcoming space to learn the game, trade cards, build decks, and compete in friendly matches. We’ll host regular meetups, tournaments, and themed events to celebrate creativity, camaraderie, and the joy of Disney storytelling.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme
Learner Profile: Balanced, communicators, caring, risk-takers | Various days: Years 9Upper Sixth
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme has three levels and is open to anyone in Years 9 - Upper Sixth. More detailed information can be found by looking at the DofE information on the website or speaking to our DofE coordinator, Dr Deborah Howe.
E-Sports Club
Learner Profile: Balanced, communicators, imaginative, inquirers, open-minded, principles, risk-takers, thinkers | Years 10 - Upper Sixth Playing the team (5 players) game Overwatch. Try out as an individual or as a team.
Football Club
Learner Profile: Caring, communicators, creative, imaginative, knowledgeable, principled, risktakers, thinkers | All Senior School Year Groups
Learn new skills, drills and play fun matches!
Horticultural Club
Learner Profile: Balanced, caring, knowledgeable | Year 10
Students manage the raised beds in Burnaby Garden as well as growing a variety of fruit/veg throughout the year. Engage with important ideas in plant biology and learn about how gardeners can use their understanding of science to successfully grow and care for plants.
Lunch Club
Learner Profile: Balanced, communicators, Principled | Sixth Form
Be part of the team that host elderly residents for termly lunches. A rewarding experience and good for building organisational skills.
Pilates
Learner Profile: Balanced, communicators, thinkers | Years 10 - 11
A club for selected students to attend to help support emotional regulation.
Primary School Outreach
Learner Profile: Balanced, caring, communicators, principled | Lower Sixth Outreach work helping children in a local primary school learn to read through providing 1:1 support.
The Uni Kitchen
Learner Profile: Caring, knowledgeable | Upper Sixth
The Uni Kitchen is a hands-on cooking club designed to equip our Upper Sixth students with the essential skills they’ll need for independent living after sixth form. Aimed at those heading to university or moving out on their own, the club focuses on simple, affordable, and nutritious recipes that anyone can master - no previous cooking experience needed. From one-pan wonders to budget-friendly meals and time-saving tips, students will learn how to feed themselves well without breaking the bank. It’s about building confidence in the kitchen, having fun, and preparing for life beyond school, one meal at a time.
Year 8 Charities Committee
Learner Profile: Caring, communicators, principled, reflective
Join the team to lead our partnership with FACES charity. Help develop campaigns, run events and fundraise for this incredible organisation. Build leadership skills and greater understanding of important societal issues.
Year 9 United World Schools Group
Learner Profile: Caring, charity, communicators, principled, open-minded, reflective
Be part of the team to build awareness and funds for our overseas charity partner United World Schools. Learn about the important work they do supporting marginalised communities in developing countries and support them through a range of activities and events. Be creative, take action and be involved!
Junior School
Some Senior School clubs may be available to Junior School pupils.
Art Club
Learner Profile: Communicator, creative, imaginative, open-minded, reflective, thinkers | Year 6
Our Year 6 students are continuing the art club they began in Year 5, as they work towards creating a piece for the National Gallery’s Take One Picture competition.
Diversity and Inclusion Action Group
Learner Profile: Caring, communicators, creative, inquirers, knowledgeable, open-minded, principled, reflective, risktakers, thinkers | Year 4 Class representatives are chosen to help present assemblies and class activities focusing on inclusion. This may include religious and cultural celebrations, neurodiversity awareness, Pride and much more!
Eco Club
Learner Profile: Caring, principled, reflective, thinkers | Years 3 - 6
If you care about the environment then this club is for you. We will be caring for the School garden, exploring energy use, encouraging recycling and reusing materials to make fantastic art work - and more! This club will also meet half-termly with the Senior School Eco Council.
Football Club
Learner Profile: Balanced, risk-takers, thinkers | Years 5 and 6
Come and enjoy playing football in an inclusive club run by Sixth Form Students.
Gardening Club
Learner Profile: Caring, creative, knowledgeable | Years 3 - 6
Learn how to grow and care for a variety of plants and vegetables in our Junior School garden!
Junior School Leadership Group
Learner Profile: Caring, communicators, openminded, reflective | Elected pupils
Student Voice and Head Girls’ Team members meet to plan campaigns, organise assemblies and help with the running of the Junior School. These positions are elected.
Lego Spike Club
Learner Profile: Creative, imaginative, inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers | Years 3 - 6 on a termly rotation
Do you like Lego? Do you like Science, technology, engineering, art, and maths? Then come and code with me! We will be creating projects such as an amusement park, carnival games and transport, using hands on building and digital coding to bring our creations to life.
Movie Star Acting Club
Learner Profile: Communicators, creative, imaginative, risk-takers | Years 5 and 6
We explore well-known film scenes showcasing powerful acting, discuss them, experiment with different approaches to performing them, focus on developing empathy and dramatic skills, and then watch the original clips.
Page Turners
Learner Profile: Communicators, creative, imaginative, inquirers, knowledgeable, reflective, thinkers | Years 3 - 6
Get ready to flip though the pages of excitement and let your imagination soar with the Page Turner’s Club. Each half term, we welcome a new band of adventurers from different year groups to join our reading rendezvous. Enjoy a variety of creative responses to the stories we read.
Playground Buddies
Learner Profile: Balance, caring, communicators, principled | Years 3 - 6
If you are friendly, sensible, patient and a good listener, we need you! If you would like to help others and be a good role model and friend in class, at lunchtime and in the playground then get involved with running fun playtime games and activities. Please ask your class teacher for a job description and an application form.
Puppetry Club
Learner Profile: Communicators, creative, imaginative, reflective, risk-takers, thinkers | Years 3 - 5
Would you like to learn how to tell stories in a creative and fun way? Would you like to learn how to make your own puppets and puppet theatre and put on a good performance? Come to the Puppetry Club!
Sketch Quest
Learner Profile: Communicators, creative, imaginative, open-minded | Years 3 - 6
SketchQuest! Are you ready to go on a creative adventure? In SketchQuest, you’ll explore the amazing world of sketching and imagination. You’ll get to make your very own sketchbook, learn some fun and useful sketchbook skills, and try out short projects that help you think like an artist. Whether you love to doodle, draw, or just explore ideas, SketchQuest is the perfect place to let your creativity grow.
Spanish Club
Learner Profile: Communicators, imaginative, inquirers, knowledgeable | Years 3 and 4
Pupils participate in a range of engaging activities designed to make learning fun. They play interactive games that help reinforce vocabulary and language skills
Touch Typing
Learner Profile: Communicators, thinkers | Years 5 - 6
Get those fingers tapping! Come and learn how to be a speedy typist.
Triathlon Club
Learner Profile: Risk-Takers l Years 4 - 6
An opportunity to develop your skills in the three triathlon disciplines of swimming, running and cycling! We will be entering triathlon competitions and have lots of fun! Open to pupils ins Years 4, 5 and 6. You must be able to swim 200m on your front and have a bike (any type is fine!) We run a lunchtime club and before school training in the warmer months.
WonderGirls
Learner Profile: Balanced, caring, communicators, creative, imaginative, inquirers, knowledgeable, open-minded, principled, reflective, risk-takers, thinkers | Years 3 - 6
WonderGirls is a fun, practical club designed to help girls develop essential life skills in a warm, supportive environment. Through short, focused weekly sessions, the girls build confidence and independence while learning everything from basic first aid and food preparation to sewing, organisation, communication, and problem-solving. Each term culminates in a creative group project that allows them to showcase their new skills and work collaboratively, all while having lots of fun along the way.
Yoga
Learner Profile: Balanced, caring, imaginative, open-minded, reflective | Years 5 and 6
Yoga and Mindfulness Club offers a calm, nurturing space to relax, recharge, and build self-awareness. Through simple breathing exercises, gentle stretches, and guided relaxation, you will learn valuable tools to support focus, emotional regulation, and overall wellbeing. The sessions will also help develop core strength, balance, flexibility, and coordinationenhancing both physical and mental resilience. This session will provide a supportive environment to connect with your body and mind in a peaceful and empowering way.
Young Enterprise
Learner Profile: Creative, imaginative, thinkers | Years 3 - 6
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Sport
The PE Department aims to offer an enjoyable and dynamic experience of sport that results in students wanting to become fully involved in as many activities as possible, whilst still making as much progress and development in their chosen sports.
We aim to offer as many students as possible the opportunity to play inter-school fixtures which take place after school and on a Saturday. All students aspiring to represent the School need to be able to commit to all lunchtime and after school practices as well as fixtures. If you have a clash please discuss with a member of the PE team. Please check the fixture list carefully as this is now fixed for the new academic year. If any of these dates create difficulties for your daughter once she has decided upon her choices, please inform the PE department as soon as possible. In order to gain the most from the sporting opportunities that are available to your daughter, it is important that she is able to make a commitment to the sessions, whether she considers herself to be a relative beginner or someone with more experience. We would like everyone to step out of their comfort zone and achieve fulfilment on an individual level as well as being able to help the School teams to achieve success too. The venues
Autumn Term Rowing Timetable
are listed on the sporting timetable that follows and students should normally be collected from the venues at the end of the session. Late Care in school is available until 7pm. If, after a sports session, your daughter is waiting in Late Care she must ensure she goes straight to the LRC as soon as her session finishes. Please ensure that you and your daughter are clear where the activity takes place and what time it ends. If you have any queries, please contact the PE Department.
Please note that rowing timetables will be emailed to the students directly.
In order to clarify the timetable opposite, the following table explains the age groups in relation to your daughter’s year group.
Most sessions are open to all in the specified year groups, some however are by invitation only. If you do have any questions please email sport@bedfordgirlsschool.co.uk Year Group Monday
& U18 Sixth Form
2025/2026 (for students who participate in curriculum rowing only)
J16 (Year 11) 4pm-6pm Water Session Boathouse 7am-8am Strength & Conditioning Gym 1:15pm-3pm (Lunch into period 4) Ergo Boathouse 3pm-5pm (Period 5 into afterschool) Water Session Boathouse 4pm-6pm Strength & Conditioning Gym 7:30am-11:30am Water Session Boathouse
J15 (Year 10) 11:45am-1:15pm (Period 3 into lunch) Ergo Boathouse 4pm-6pm Boathouse Strength and Conditioning Boathouse 4pm-6pm Water Session Boathouse 7am-8am Strength & Conditioning Gym 3pm-5pm (Period 5 into afterschool) Water Session Boathouse 8am-10am Water Session Boathouse
J14 (Year 9) 1:15pm-3pm (Lunch-Preiod 4) Water Session Boathouse 8:30am-10am Ergo (Drop off at Boathouse) 4pm-6pm Water Session Boathouse 7am-8am Strength & Conditioning Gym 10am-12noon Water Session Boathouse
J13 (Year 8) 4pm-6pm Water Session Boathouse
Autumn Term Sports Co-curricular Timetable
Lunchtime
Gynmastics
Year 3 (Sept
- Oct), Year 4 (Nov - Dec)
Assembly Hall
U11 Netball Sport Hall
Senior Hockey (2nd) (1st & 2nd) BGS Astro
U15/U16 Hockey (1st) BGS Astro
U13 Lacrosse (1st) BGS Field
Year 10 Rowing (1st) Boathouse
Year 9 Rowing (2nd) Boathouse
U11 Hockey BGS Astro
U15 Lacrosse (1st) BGS Field
U14 Hockey (2nd) BGS Astro
Open Table Tennis/ Volleyball (2nd) Sports Hall
Senior Triathlon Club
Year 11 Rowing (2nd) Boathouse
U8, U9, U10 Netball Sports Hall
U12 Lacrosse (2nd) BGS Field
Badminton (Selected Yr1011) (2nd) Sport Hall
U13 Hockey (1st) BGS Astro
Football Club (2nd) Astro
U12 Netball (2nd) BGS Astro
Junior Triathlon Club
Badminton (Selected Yr 8-9) (2nd) Sport Hall
U14 Lacrosse (2nd) BGS Field
U13 Netball (1st) Sport Hall
Year 13 Rowing (2nd) Boathouse
U12 Hockey (2nd) BGS Astro
U14 Netball (2nd) BGS Astro
U15 Netball (1st) Sport Hall
U8 & U9 & U10 Hockey BGS Astro
Senior Lacrosse (2nd) BGS Field
U11 Football BGS Astro
Senior Netball Sports Hall
U12 Lacrosse BGS Field/Sports Hall
Year 3 and 4 Swimming (selected) BGS Pool
Senior + Year 11 Rowing Boathouse
Year 10 S + C Boathouse
U8/9/10 Hockey BGS Astro
Senior Lacrosse BGS Field/Sports Hall
U14a/B (Jan-Feb) & U15a/B (Oct-Dec) & U16a+U19a (SeptOct)(Netball League) Various
Year 7 and 8 Swimming (selected) BGS Pool
Year 10 Rowing Boathouse
U14 Hockey Bedford School Astro
U12 And U13 Netball BGS Astro
U10 Netball Junior Astro
U15 Lacrosse BGS Field/Sports Hall
Year 5 and 6 Swimming (selected) BGS Pool
Senior Rowing Boathouse
Senior Hockey (selected) BGS Astro U14 A-C And U15 A+B Netball Sports Hall/ Junior Courts
U13 Lacrosse BGS Field/Sports Hall
Year 5 and 6 Swimming (selected) BGS Pool
Year 11 Rowing Boathouse
Year 9 Rowing Boathouse
U12 Hockey Bgs Astro
U15 Hockey University of Bedfordshire
U16 Hockey University of Bedfordshire
U14 Lacrosse BGS Field/Sports Hall
U11 Netball Junior School Astro/ Sports Hall
Year 9-13 Swimming (selected) BGS Pool
Year 10 Rowing Boathouse
Senior + Year 11 Strength & Conditioning Fitness Suite
Dance
We pride ourselves on a strong and varied programme of Dance classes offered to complete beginners all the way through to advanced levels in Ballet, Tap, Modern and Jazz. Students interested in Contemporary Dance should look at our co-curricular clubs in the Arts and Creativity section of this booklet.
Junior Co-Curricular Dance Timetable 2025/2026
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
G1 Ballet: RH (Y34)
G2 Ballet: RH (Y4-5)
12:1012:40pm
12:4513:15pm
G1 Tap: RH (Y4-5)
Miss Bream
Mrs D’arcy
G2 Modern: SDS (Y5-6)
Miss Bream
G2 Tap: RH (Y6)
Miss Bream
16:1517:15pm Hip Hop: RH (Y5-6)
Miss Greco
Mrs D’arcy
G1 Modern: SDS (Y3-4)
Miss Bream
G3 Modern: M016 (Y6-7)
Primary Tap: RH (Y3) Free For Exam Coaching Lessons
Miss Bream Free For Exam Coaching Lessons
G3 Ballet: PES (Y5-6)
Mrs D’arcy
Senior Co-Curricular Dance Timetable 2025/2026
Time
10.4011.40am
11.45-12.10pm
12.1012.45pm
12.451.15pm
1.15- 1.50pm
1.50-2.45pm
2.503.45pm
4.155.15pm
5.156.15pm
G1 Tap: RH (Y4-5)
Miss Bream
Tap 3: SDS (Y7-8)
Miss Bream
Silver Tap: RH (Seniors)
Miss Bream
Hip Hop: RH (Y5-6)
Miss Greco
Divergent Dance Company: M017 (Y10-13)
Mrs O’rourke
Grade 8 Ballet: SDS TBC
Ballet 1: RH (Y3-4)
Mrs D’arcy
G2 Modern: SDS (Y5-6)
Miss Bream
Tap 2: RH (Y6)
Miss Bream
Beginner Pointe: SDS (G5+)
Mrs D’arcy
Modern 4: RH (Y8-9)
Miss Bream
Provisional Time
G7 Ballet: SDS
Mrs D’arcy
Ballet 5: PES
Mrs D’arcy
Challenge And Extend: M016 (Y7)
Miss Bream
Ballet 6: PES
Mrs D’arcy
Ballet 2: RH (Y5-6)
Mrs D’arcy
Modern 1: SDS (Y3-4)
Miss Bream
Modern 3: M016 (Y6-7)
Miss Bream
Advanced Pointe: SDS
Mrs D’arcy
Pre For Pointe: SDS (Y7-9)
Mrs D’arcy
Ballet 3: PES (Y6-8)
Mrs D’arcy
Ballet 4: PES
Mrs D’arcy
Primary Tap: SDS (Y3)
Miss Bream Free For Exam Coaching Lessons
Gold Jazz: M016 (Y11)
Miss Bream
Modern 4: M017 (Y8-9)
Miss Bream
Contemporary: PES (Y7-9)
Miss Greco, Mrs O’rourke
Modern 5: M016
Miss Bream
Contemporary: PES (Y10-12)
Miss Greco
Gold Jazz: SDS (Y11)
Mrs D’arcy
Dance Fitness: PES (Seniors)
Mrs D’arcy
Hip Hop (Beg): M016 (Y7-9)
Miss Greco
Hip Hop: M016 (Y10-12)
Miss Greco
The Drama Department seeks to offer a varied and engaging range of performance and technical opportunities that excite and challenge both our students and audience members alike.
We are dedicated to providing professional standard training for those interested in and committed to developing their artistic and collaborative skills as well as their knowledge of the theatre. This training can be further extended by taking Speech and Drama lessons (at an additional cost).
Programme of Productions:
For each year group production, auditions are open to all students in that year and acceptance onto a production is not dependent on whether a student is taking the subject at GCSE, A Level or IB Diploma.
This year, the Drama Department will be producing a number of shows across the Junior and Senior School.
Autumn Term: Years 9 - Upper Sixth Chicago
Spring Term: Bedfordshire Festival of Music Speech and Drama; Years 3 - Upper Sixth Speech and Drama Concert; Junior and Senior School Dance Shows.
Summer Term: Years 7 - 9 Drama production; Years 9 - Upper Sixth theatre residential.
In addition, all Junior School year groups will have the opportunity to take part in performance opportunities through the IB PYP framework. Across the curriculum and co-curriculum we collaborate with other schools on workshops and performance opportunities, as well as welcoming external expert guests into school to extend knowledge and skills.
Productions are selective following a formal audition process and focus on the development of students’ acting, design and collaborative abilities. We offer backstage opportunities so that students can deepen their overall understanding of theatre design and their experience of the whole production process.
Rehearsals:
Main rehearsals take place weekly directly after school with some lunchtimes used for smaller scale rehearsals. The rehearsal schedule is posted at the end of the week and emailed to the cast so that any clashes or unforeseen issues can be raised in good time before a rehearsal is due to take place. Specific rehearsal days and times will vary according to each production and the availability of the director and the chosen cast.
Drama
Every effort is made by the Drama Department to ensure that the production process is an enjoyable and fulfilling experience for the cast and crew involved and that students are supported in balancing their other commitments alongside the demands of putting on a successful show. Therefore, all key rehearsal dates at which students must be present, such as the Technical and Dress Rehearsals and any weekend rehearsals, are given to students at the start of the rehearsal process and emailed to parents. In committing to the show, students and their parents agree and understand that the cast are required to attend these rehearsals without fail (barring an emergency or illness). In the two weeks before and during production week, the rehearsals intensify and parents should expect that their daughters may be required on a number of evenings.
Trips:
We offer a number of theatre trips to extend our students’ awareness and experience of theatre.
Clubs:
For Years 7 and 8: A weekly Drama Club is run to enrich drama knowledge and develop skills as well as to build confidence.
For Year 9 and above: Film Club runs each week and is led by our Drama Department. This club focuses on improvisation to boost creativity and spontaneity. Students will explore various improv techniques and games, building confidence and teamwork. The club will be fun and dynamic experience, ending with an improv showcase!
Speech and Drama:
Speech and Drama lessons take place throughout the school day on a rotational timetable with some lessons taking place before school. The lessons allow the students to develop their communication skills, selfconfidence, and appreciation of literature. Each year students have the opportunity to take part in Festivals of Music, Speech and Drama and can enter for graded examinations with the London Academy of Dramatic Art (LAMDA). Sixth Formers have the opportunity to arrange their lessons during their free periods at a mutually convenient time. If you would like your daughter to take individual or group lessons, and have not already registered your interest, please complete an online application form.
Senior School Music Music
The Music Department aims to offer a full and diverse range of opportunities for students of all abilities and instruments. Whilst there is a wide range of individual music lessons available we would like to encourage students who learn a musical instrument, whether in or outside school, to develop further their ability, extend their leaner attributes and performance experience by joining one of the numerous clubs.
Senior Second Orchestra
Experience the thrill of orchestral playing whilst improving your ensemble and sight reading skills. Play a range of musical styles from classical to popular and showcase your work in concerts throughout the year. Ideal preparation for BGS Symphony Orchestra.
Symphony String Orchestra
Large Ensembles
BGS Symphony Orchestra
Discover the excitement of playing in a full orchestra! From the drama of classical masterpieces to the sweeping scores of legendary film composers, you’ll explore a thrilling and diverse repertoire. Develop your ensemble skills and performance technique in a vibrant, supportive environment, and take part in unforgettable performances, at school concerts, local festivals, and even on international tours. The Senior Orchestra welcomes instrumentalists of all levels across the Senior School. Take your playing to the next level, and be part of something powerful, inspiring, and unforgettable!
The Senior String Orchestra is open to violin, viola, cello, and double bass players, offering focused ensemble experience for dedicated string musicians. Led by our team of specialist tutors, you’ll explore a wide range of string repertoire, develop advanced playing techniques, and refine your ensemble skills. It’s an inspiring and supportive environment to grow as a musician while working towards powerful, memorable performances. and is an excellent preparation for symphony Orchestra and the invited chamber ensembles.
Small Ensemble
Clarinet Choir
Join forces with other Senior School clarinettists to play fantastic multi-part arrangements of well-loved tunes. It’s a great opportunity to develop your technique, learn from a specialist tutor and your peers, and enjoy making music as part of a focused ensemble. The Clarinet Choir performs regularly in concerts and musical events throughout the year.
Flute Choir
An opportunity to play in a smaller ensemble with fellow flautists, exploring an exciting repertoire whilst refining and developing your flute playing within an ensemble.
Organ Classes
Ever pictured yourself leading the Carol Service or playing a show stopping organ piece utilising the original orchestra in an instrument? Whether you aspire to play the biggest instruments in the world in worldrenowned venues or you’re interested in how it works and want to develop your knowledge of harmony and keyboard skills, this ensemble is for you. There will also be opportunities to help lead the Carol Service and Easter Service as well as performing in concerts.
Ukulele Orchestra
Join this newly formed collection of enthusiastic ukulele players, open to all, whatever your level – including absolute beginners. We’ll teach you the basic chords, more advanced chords, a range of strumming and picking techniques, and how to read tab notation. We’ll put together fun and heart-warming performances for a host of concerts and events throughout the year.
Wind Band
Open to all students Grade 3 - 8 who play a woodwind instrument. Wind band is a friendly group and plays anything from film themes to swing and popular songs from musicals. You will receive specialist tuition, broadening your knowledge of the vast array of woodwind music and playing techniques. All ages and abilities welcome with regular performance and recording opportunities throughout the year.
Band Music
LeFonk
This ensemble is for auditioned musicians, both instrumental and vocal, looking to really challenge themselves in performing a wide variety of popular styles. It will help to develop a keen ear for ensemble performance and includes opportunities to arrange, compose and perform. Run with Bedford School, where ideas are shared and developed amongst the students with support from a range of experienced teachers.
Rock Bands (All Years)
If you play guitar, bass, drums, keyboards or anything that fits in a band - or if you’ve got the voice to front one, come and join a Rock Band! We’re building bands across every year group, where you’ll develop essential band skills and receive individual coaching to help you grow as a musician. As well as being a highlight of school concerts, our Senior Rock Bands perform in assemblies and regularly feature at the ever-popular Open Mic Nights and Rock Nights, run in collaboration with Bedford School.
Vocal
Bel Canto
BGS Bel Canto is our award-winning chamber choir for the school’s most experienced singers, performing an exciting range of repertoire from Renaissance works to contemporary choral music by 21st-century composers. Members develop advanced choral skills and perform at the highest level. The choir enjoys a rich calendar of performance opportunities, including local events, national competitions, festivals, and international tours. Recent highlights include singing a service at the magnificent Cologne Cathedral.
BGS Chorus
This is a choir for those that just want to sing and have fun where there is no expectation on experience, grade or level. If you enjoy singing with others and want the opportunity to sing with bands, orchestras or as part of a symphony ensemble covering popular styles through to large choral works then this is the ensemble for you.
Consort Choir
Consort Choir is a combined mixed choir with Bedford School. The choir provides an opportunity for students with a high level of sight reading and musical ability to perform as part of a mixed voice choir. Students in the Consort Choir will explore a wider range of classical a cappella music including folk songs, motets, world music and forms of sacred music as well as jazz and popular arrangements. Singing as part of a combined choral group will allow for students to experience the full range of choral music and styles and in a variety of different performance environments, whilst establishing new and positive relationships with other musicians and performers. It is an expectation that all singers in this group are also a member of our auditioned singing group Bel Canto.
Genesis
This Choir is perfect for developing singing technique and your music reading ability. This ensemble looks to develop more popular styles and techniques including Musical Theatre. It looks at recording and stage performance alongside audition techniques for those looking to further their performance opportunities in more popular genres.
Creative Exploration, Skills Development and Exam Preparation
ABRSM Aural and Sight Reading and Trinity Aural Classes
Make sure that you are well prepared for your instrumental and vocal exams by practising and developing your Aural Skills. This is a drop-in club that you can choose to attend when you have been entered for an exam or if you want to improve your skills in these areas.
Advanced Theory Grade 6+
This is an option for those students inspired to take their theory knowledge further. You will explore advanced theory concepts that you would expect to see and beyond. It is an excellent way to prepare for scholarships or raise your music playing and knowledge to the next level.
Grade 1-2 Theory Club
Preparation for Grade 1 and 2 ABRSM Theory examinations taught in a supportive and fun way. This is a fantastic way to build your confidence in understanding music and how it works.
Grade 3-5 Theory Club
Whether you’re taking grade 5 theory as part of your music journey in your instrumental and vocal studies or you want to develop your understanding of music and how it works to a higher level. This is a relaxed and fun group helping you to get there. This is highly recommended for GCSE and Sixth Form Music students as it is a huge benefit to your course.
Musical Improvisation Club
Musical Improvisation Club. Engage in a range of musical styles to explore the art of improvisation with your chosen instrument in a collaborative setting. Open to musicians who have studied up to Grade 4, but no prior experience of improvisation required.
Opus
For those aspiring composers looking to develop their work or those that may have an interest in creating their own music, Opus is an opportunity to hone their skills using a range of compositional platforms such as Sibelius or Logic Pro for example. You will learn to structure and refine your work, whilst learning a vast array of new compositional techniques; anything from film themes to swing and popular songs from musicals. You will receive specialist tuition, broadening your knowledge of the vast array of woodwind music and playing techniques. All ages and abilities welcome with regular performance and recording opportunities throughout the year.
Senior Music Tech Club
Learn all there is to know about music production, studio recording and sound engineering with numerous opportunities to record throughout the year. An excellent opportunity to get to grips with a variety of studio recording techniques and software platforms used in professional recording environments. Excellent for all those intrigued by digital music and recording and editing of music, a perfect addition for aspiring producers, and a platform to record your own music or to further enhance GCSE, A Level and IB Diploma studies.
Senior School Music Co-curricular Timetable Autumn Term 2025-2026
Junior School Music
ABRSM Aural and Sight Reading and Trinity Aural Classes
Make sure that you are well prepared for your instrumental and vocal exams by practising and developing your aural skills. This is a drop-in club that you can choose to attend when you have been entered for an exam or if you want to improve your skills in these areas.
Baby Bels
An auditioned group preparing students for progression up to the senior choirs. You will receive singing tuition and coaching on choral music, whilst developing your aural and sight reading skills. The repertoire is challenging and diverse, a perfect platform for those aspiring singers looking to access the advanced choral groups in the Senior School.
Junior Choir
Open to all, Junior Choir offers the chance to sing in a vibrant group of over 70 voices. With weekly rehearsals full of vocal training, part learning, group singing and the occasional set of actions. It’s a fun and welcoming space to grow as a performer. Throughout the year, the choir takes part in a wide variety of performances, including concerts, Christmas services and the unforgettable Young Voices concerts alongside thousands of others. Come and be part of something joyful and uplifting!
Fab Flutes
Fabulous Flutes is a group for students learning the flute who want to develop their skills as part of an ensemble. The music is tailored to suit the needs of each player. The ensemble plays a wide variety of music ranging from original compositions for flutes to arrangements of film music or popular and classical pieces. The emphasis is on having fun whilst learning the disciplines of playing in a group.
Fife Club
If you are thinking about learning to play the flute, come along and learn how to play the fife. It’s smaller and easier to play than the flute and we will provide you with an instrument. A fantastic way to introduce yourself to playing a wind instrument and provide opportunities for you to perform with others both in informal and formal events and concerts.
Grade 1-2 Theory Club
Preparation for Grade 1 and 2 ABRSM Theory examinations taught in a supportive and fun way. This is a fantastic way to build your confidence in understanding music and how it works.
Junior Music Tech Club
Years 5 and 6 students will have the opportunity to record in the studio, and work with a variety of studio equipment and computer software to create their own DJ sets or Electronic Music masterpieces like those used in films or EDM genres. You will learn how to produce, record and edit your own and others’ material, getting a flavour of how the music industry works and how to create and manipulate the Music industry through digital platforms.
Junior Orchestra
Experience the thrill of orchestral playing whilst improving your ensemble skills. Play a range of musical styles from classical to pop and showcase your work in our concerts. Junior Orchestra aims to help pupils become confident, expressive musicians, who have a deep understanding of all the elements of music. This underpins our approach, which integrates instrumental, musicianship and ensemble training. The emphasis is on making music and enjoying it. All instruments, all welcome!
Junior Percussion
Junior Percussion is for young aspiring drummers and percussionists who are keen to explore their rhythmic skills further. Students will explore a wide variety of percussion instruments; snare drum, bass drum, congas, bongos, timpani, xylophone, glockenspiel, drum kit and much more. Their fun repertoire includes everything from high-energy drumming, intricate ensemble playing and music from all around the world including pieces especially composed or arranged for the group.
Junior Rock Bands
Open to all, come along and join our expert visiting music teachers to sing and play current rock and pop songs, with an opportunity to perform in concerts throughout the year or even play your own songs. You will learn the fundamentals of performing and operating as a band, perhaps learning new instruments.
Junior Strings
Junior Strings is a string orchestra for young musicians learning the violin, viola, cello or double bass. We welcome players that are complete beginners up to those who are Grade 2 standard and above. Junior Strings play repertoire especially designed for young string players, often arranged and specially tailored to the group by our specialist teachers.
Recorders Club
Did you also know that one of the finalists in the BBC Young Musician of the Year was a recorder player? A serious but fun instrument will offer you the experience of playing with others and taking part in school concerts, building your confidence for other wind instruments.
The Strum Squad (Junior Ukuleles)
Come join the Strum Squad, a fun group for anyone who want to learn the ukulele! We’ll start with easy chords and simple strumming, and you’ll get to sing along with lots of songs. You don’t need any experience, just bring your smile and get ready to play and have fun. We’ll strum together and perform joyful songs together at concerts and special events throughout the year.
Toots Group
Come and learn to play the toot - a beginner-friendly version of the flute - while making music with others in a fun and supportive group. You’ll learn how to produce a clear tone, play a variety of notes, and put them together in lively, engaging pieces. It’s the perfect way to start your flute journey and enjoy playing as part of an ensemble from the very beginning.
