CO-CURRICULAR
Infant & Junior School
2025-2026
OUR CO-CURRICULAR APPROACH
At Clifton High School the Infant and Junior School education we provide extends far beyond the classroom environment, with a focus on firmly realising the individual brilliance of every child.
Our Co-Curricular Programme facilitates this recognition by giving pupils the chance to experience a wide spectrum of opportunities that expands their interpersonal and communication skills, emotional intelligence and confidence. It is intentionally curated to develop these qualities and, in our opinion, is integral in nurturing children’s wellbeing. It is also a vital motive in us encouraging them to step outside of their comfort zone.
In grasping new co-curricular challenges with enthusiasm and excitement, pupils are awarded with lifelong learning gateways that open their world to adventure and minds to the exploration of boundless possibilities. Whether this be in the performing and creative arts, sport, outdoor pursuits or intellectual development there is something for everyone.
Clubs mostly run after-School in the Infant and Junior School, with a small number taking place before School or during lunchtime. Clubs and Wrap Around Care are booked on an easy-to-use online platform called SOCS and whilst most are included in the School fees, some specialist clubs incur a small charge.
If you have further questions about our Co-Curricular Programme, please contact the Admissions Team via email admissions@cliftonhigh.co.uk or telephone 0117 933 9087.
OUR CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMME
Performing & Creative Arts
Performing and Creative Arts ignite pupils’ imaginations and lay the foundations of selfconfidence to strengthen every part of their School life. The club offerings are fun and engaging, taught by specialist teachers who help children progress in their individual development.
Example clubs include:
Infant School Junior School
Ballet Choir
Choir Comedy Club
Creative Arts (Watercolours)
Creative Club (Watercolours, Sketching)
Drama Hip Hop
Karaoke Music Technology
Playdough and Junk Modelling Speech and Drama (including LAMDA)
Intellectual Development
We offer a range of clubs to support pupils’ Intellectual Development that are not otherwise incorporated into the School’s academic curriculum. They appeal to inquisitive minds and aim to challenge pupils to explore new perspectives and stretch their learning beyond the classroom.
Example clubs include:
Infant School Junior School
British Sign Language Book and Comic Creator
Construction Book Club
Jigsaw and Puzzles Jigsaw and Puzzles
Roald Dahl Club Rummikub and Board Games
Sports Provision
Our Sports Provision incorporates our whole School ‘Sport for All’ ethos to offer Infant and Junior School pupils’ access to a wide range of mixed ability sporting pursuits. Clubs aim to develop skills and grow an enjoyment of sport without the pressure of competition.
Clubs are hosted on-site and at Coombe Dingle.
Example clubs include:
Infant School Junior School
Ball games
Climbing Club
Climbing Club
Cricket Skills (season specific)
Taekwondo Fitness Club
Tennis
Football Skills (season specific)
Hockey Skills (season specific)
Netball Skills (season specific)
Swimming
Taekwondo
Tennis
Water polo
Swimming Programme (The Hive – Year 6)
We are fortunate to have our own on-site 25m heated indoor swimming pool, which allows all Infant and Junior School pupils to swim on a weekly basis throughout the year. These sessions are led by qualified swimming instructors, and our whole-School Swimming Programme is overseen by our Director of Swimming, Mr Jez Birds.
For those who wish to swim competitively, we partner with Bristol Henleaze Swimming Club, allowing pupils to access further swimming training before and after School depending on ability level and age. We also offer after-School swimming sessions for those who wish to swim for fun.
Adventure Programme
Our Adventure Programme broadens an appreciation of the natural world for pupils to embrace challenges that help develop environmental awareness, survival skills, self-confidence, resilience and teamwork. To offer a bespoke experience, we affiliate with Mendip Activity Centre, Belmont Estate and Farm Link so children participate in outdoor pursuits with safety values at the core of learning.
Infant (Reception) children attend sessions off-site every three weeks, Infant (Years 1 and 2) children attend weekly, and Junior (Years 3-6) children attend fortnightly.
Example activities include:
• Archery
• Assault Course
• Bouldering
• Canoeing
• Caving
Wrap Around Care
• Conservation and Farm Education
• Kayaking
• Orienteering
• Paddleboarding
• Raft Building
• Rock Climbing Skills
• Skiing
• Toboganning
We have ample Wrap Around Care available for children in the Infant and Junior School, delivered by Clifton High School staff members.
Clifton High School’s core day runs from 8.30am until 3.30pm. However, the following provision allows children to be cared for from 8.00am until 6.00pm (included in the School fees).
• Early Birds Club – 8.00 until 8.30am - Drop your child off between these times for a relaxed start to their day with friends. No booking required.
• Infant Late Room and Junior Homework Room – 3.30 until 4.00pm – Ideal for families who have children in the Senior School who finish slightly later, or for children who may have a sibling booked into a co-curricular club, or those who simply need a little later pick up. No booking required.
• Infant and Junior School Hub – Pick up at 4.45pm or between 5.00 and 6.00pm – Bookable on our online platform (SOCS), children can enjoy The Hub for either a half or full session. Children staying for the full session are served a light tea.
