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Sport
Music lessons & tuition
All pupils take music as a class subject throughout their school career. There are also other opportunities for singing and performing such as in the Chamber and Junior Choirs. Each year group takes part in school musical productions, the Carol Service, Speech Day and the Summer Concert. Pupils are also able to take up individual tuition in musical instruments. Those who have reached a proficient standard enter the associated board grade examinations. Instruments taught include piano, violin, cello, trumpet, trombone, saxophone, clarinet, flute, percussion, guitar and drums. Pupils are also able to take individual singing lessons. Peripatetic teachers keep parents informed of their child’s progress. The school choirs meet for rehearsals during the week and perform regularly at the church services and at other festivals and functions throughout the year. The School Orchestra meets regularly and there are opportunities for ensembles to perform throughout the year. Any parent wishing their child to take up extra tuition should contact the Director of Music who will be happy to organise the tuition for you. Tuition costs are available from the School Reception. Lessons take place during the school day and great care is taken to ensure the impact on other lessons is minimal.
Drama
Pupils have weekly drama lessons where the focus is on developing performance skills, collaboration and confidence. There is also the opportunity for pupils to have Speech and Drama lesson and work towards LAMDA examinations. These take place in small groups and a tuition cost applies. Lessons take place during the school day and a rotation system is used to minimise the impact on other lessons. If you are interested in Speech and Drama lessons for your child, please contact the Head of Drama.
MAJOR TEAM SPORTS OFFERED INCLUDE RUGBY, FOOTBALL AND CRICKET FOR BOYS, HOCKEY, NETBALL AND CRICKET FOR GIRLS AND SWIMMING AND ATHLETICS FOR BOTH. REGULAR INTER-SCHOOL FIXTURES ARE ARRANGED IN ALL OF THE MAJOR SPORTS AND INTER-HOUSE MATCHES ARE PLAYED DURING THE RELEVANT TERMS.
CHILDREN BECOME ELIGIBLE TO REPRESENT SCHOOL TEAMS WHEN THEY REACH YEAR 3. ALL CHILDREN RECEIVE PE LESSONS AS PART OF THE NORMAL CURRICULUM.
Games kit & protection
All children are expected to have the required games kit as specified in the uniform lists. All items must have the pupils name permanently labelled.
• Correct footwear is essential for games and where • appropriate football/rugby boots must have studs conforming to the
BS 6366 “kite mark”standard. • Shin pads and a gum shield are compulsory for hockey • Shin pads are compulsory for football • Gum shields are compulsory for rugby from Year 4 • A cricket box is compulsory for hard ball cricket • Helmets must be worn for hard ball cricket
Appropriate dress is expected for all children opting for sporting activities such as golf, tennis, badminton, etc.
Inter-school fixtures
Children selected for teams will be notified by the team sheet posted on the information boards in school and an email will go out to parents at the beginning of the week. Unless a selected pupil has written consent for non-participation in a sporting activity they will be expected to participate in this important part of school life. Directions to away venues are available via the School Reception for parents who wish to support these fixtures. The support of parents and friends is most welcome at all fixtures and match teas. Some inter-school fixtures also take place on Saturdays and occasionally on Sundays. Children who are selected for these teams are expected to attend. We aim to give as much notice as possible for any weekend fixtures.
Clubs & activities
Staff offer a number of after-school clubs which normally take place between 4:30pm and 5:30pm. Children may elect to do one or more of these activities depending on availability and their other commitments. These activities may include:
