ENRICHMENT STUDENT GUIDE
2025 - 2026 Summer Term
ENRICHMENT GUIDE
This guide is designed to enable you to explore our Co-Curricular clubs To make it as easy as possible for you to find the clubs that you are most interested in, all of the clubs are organised into the following CoCurricular categories:
Life Skills
· Academic Support
· Performing Arts
· Music Sport
Academic Enrichment
· Wellbeing & Learn A New Skill
Next to the club description box you will find useful information about the club such as, the time of the club, the location of the club and the level of commitment that the club requires. We want to offer you flexibility within the Co-Curricular programme and therefore, you will have the option to book onto different clubs every term. To allow you to plan your clubs in advance and to make sure that you do not have any clashes, this guide also contains information about the duration of the club and which academic term that it will be on offer Read the guide carefully to make sure that you select the right clubs for you and then you can book onto your club using the Co-Curricular Microsoft Booking Form.
ENRICHMENT GUIDE
Scholarships
If you are a school scholar you should aim to be undertaking at least one activity relating to your scholarship area The keys below will show you which activities will relate to your scholarship area
Academic Scholar
Sports Scholar
Music Scholar
Tennis Scholar
Equestrian Scholar
Performing Arts Scholar
Art Scholar
LIFE SKILLS CLUBS
Weekly: Monday
After School Outside John Bosco
Whole School Year High Commitment
Fortnightly: Monday
Lunchtime 2
Room 24
Whole School Year
High Commitment
Weekly: Wednesday
Lunchtime 2
Room 41
Autumn & Summer Terms
High Commitment 12 13 12 13 12 13
ACADEMIC SUPPORT CLUBS
A Level Dance Clinic
Mrs E Ossai
Co-Curricular Category: Academic Support
A Level Dance Clinic is a drop-in club that students may choose to attend to support their academic studies
‘Life is short, so go for things you enjoy ’ Darcey Bussell
Drama Support
Miss C Pitchford
Co-Curricular Cate
Drama support offers s theory and written aspe
'The most effective way t
Sixth Form Maths
Miss L McDowall
Co-Curricular Cate
This is a support session
achieve the highest grade in the A Level exam Sessions will focus on exam technique, as well as topics for specific revision Please be aware that if you are advised to attend this session by your Maths teacher, your attendance will be expected every week
Weekly: Monday
Lunchtime 1 & 2
Mag House
Whole School Year
Flexible Commitment
12 13
Weekly: Monday
Lunchtime 2
M5
Whole School Year
Flexible Commitment
12 13
Weekly: Monday
Lunchtime 1 & 2
M4
Whole School Year
Flexible Commitment
12 13
Weekly: Wednesday
Lunchtime 1 & 2
CH2
Whole School Year
Flexible Commitment
12 13
ACADEMIC SUPPORT CLUBS
Geography Clinic
Ms S Hobkinson
Co-Curricular Category: Academic Support
An opportunity to go over any topic areas you wish to cover in Geography. A chance to boost your subject knowledge and practice exam technique
History and Politics Clinic
Mrs M Marsden-Wilkins
Co-Curricular Category: Academic Support
A support session open to all Year 13 History and Politics students. There is a different focus for each week; schedule on display in the classrooms.
Year 13 Business Masterclass
Mr V Neate
Co-Curricular Category: Academic Support
A support session for Year 13 Business Students Brush up on weak topic areas and improve your exam technique
Business Revision Clinic
Mr V Neate
Co-Curricular Category: Academic Support
A support session for Year 13 Business Students. Brush up on weak topic areas and improve your exam technique
Weekly: Friday
Lunchtime 2
SF10
Spring & Summer Term
Flexible Commitment
12 13
Daily Lunchtime 2
SF9
Whole Academic Year
Flexible Commitment
12
Weekly: Wednesday
Lunchtime 2
SF Lower Ground
Whole Academic Year
Flexible Commitment
12 13
Weekly: Monday & Thursday
After School
Room 12
Whole Academic Year
Flexible Commitment
12
ACADEMIC SUPPORT CLUBS
Economics revision clinic
Mr V Neate
Co-Curricular Category: Academic Support
A support session for Year 13 Economics Students Brush up on weak topic areas and improve your exam technique..
Psychology revision clinic
Mr A Gill
Co-Curricular Category: Academic Support
Bespoke provision of support for A level Psychology students. Work on weak topic areas and practice exam technique
A Level Drop-in English Clinic
Mrs K McGrath
Co-Curricular Category: Academic Support
Support sessions for A level English students Pop in to resolve any problems you have regarding the subject
A-level Drop-in Clinic-Fine Art
Mrs J Uren
Co-Curricular Category: Academic Support
Students are able to use the Art Department studios and facilities, and they also have access to teaching support
Weekly: Friday
Lunchtime 2
SF10
Spring Term
Flexible Commitment
12
Daily
Lunchtime 2
SF9
Whole Academic Year
Flexible Commitment
12 13
Weekly: Wednesday
Lunchtime 2
SF Lower Ground
Whole Academic Year
Flexible Commitment
12 13
Weekly: Monday & Thursday
After School
Room 12
Whole Academic Year
Flexible Commitment
12 13
ACADEMIC SUPPORT CLUBS
Academic Computer Science Support Session
Mr V Neate
Co-Curricular Category: Academic Support
A support session for year 13 Computer Science Brush up on weak topic areas and improve your exam technique..
Weekly: Wednesday
Lunchtime 2
CH2
Spring & Summer Term
Flexible Commitment
12
A level Chemistry Revision Clinic
Mr M Stephens
Co-Curricular Category: Academic Support
A support session for A level Chemistry students. Come with and question, or topic areas which you need help with This session can also be used for help with PAG write up ’ s.
A level PE Clinic
Miss S Kay
Co-Curricular Category: Academic Support
An academic support session for PE students. Come with any question, or topic areas which you need help with
Weekly: Wednesday
Lunchtime 2
SF15
Spring & Summer Term
Flexible Commitment
12 13
Weekly: Wednesday After School
SF4
Spring & Summer Term
Flexible Commitment
12 13
Weekly: Monday
Lunctime 2
room 29a
Whole School Year
Flexible Commitment
12 13
ACADEMIC SUPPORT CLUBS
Weekly: Monday
Lunctime 2
room 29a
Whole School Year
Flexible Commitment
12 13
Weekly: Tuesday
Lunctime 2
Room 19
Summer Term
Felexible Commitment
Weekly: Monday
Lunchtime 2
Room 21
Whole School Year
Flexible Commitment
12 13 12 13
ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT CLUBS
Science Club
Mrs D Beattie
Co-Curricular Category: Academic Enrichment
Our Science Club invites curious students to explore experiments, hands on investigations, and real world scientific ideas. Open to all abilities, the club builds creativity, problem solving skills, and a love of discovery through fun, interactive sessions each week.
Year 12 Royal Institution Maths Mastercla
Mr M Fuller
Co-Curricular Category: Academic Enrichment
Year 12 pupils studying Mathematics A Level or Core participate in the Royal Institute Maths masterclasses E plan and deliver a Maths or Science related 1.5 hour se group of enthusiastic Year 5 pupils from local schools
Weekly: Thursday
Lunchtime 2
Room 31
Summer Term High Commitment
PERFORMIN
Saltare at St Tere
Mrs E Ossai
Co-Curricular Cate
Saltare at St Teresa's is prepares choreography
‘The dance has somethin any other way than dan
Curtain Call Cinema
Mr C Manson-Lane
Co-Curricular Category: Performing Arts
Curtain Call Cinema brings the West End and Broadway to our very own Drama studio every week If you enjoy watching shows then come and watch the best that theatre offers in the comfort of our Drama Studio
'The word theatre comes from the Greeks It means 'the seeing place' It is the place people come to see the truth about life and the social situation'.
Stage Bright
Mr M Bradford
Co-Curricular Category: Performing Arts
Stage Bright is our impressive lighting club and is for any student, whatever their knowledge, experience or ability, to come and learn, create, design and work with our fabulous stage lighting You can then apply this to Drama performances, productions, lessons, the Interhouse Arts Festival; or anything that involves stage lighting 'The art of lighting the stage consists of putting light where you want it and taking it away from where you don't want it.' Max Reinhardt.
Sound Club
Weekly: Tuesday After School
M5
Whole School Year
High Commitment
12 13
Weekly: Friday
Lunchtime 1
M4
Whole School Year
Flexible Commitment
12 13
Weekly: Thursday
Lunchtime 1
MH/M4
Whole School Year
High Commitment
12 13
Weekly: Monday
Design Student/Miss J Hansen
Co-Curricular Category: Performing Arts
Sound Club is an excellent club for anyone interested in sound, music or sound effects in the world of theatre and film No experience necessary, just an interest in the power and fun of sound 'How much time do we have to do something great?' Tick Tick Boom, Jonathan Larson
Lunchtime 2
MH/M4
Whole School Year
High Commitment
12 13
PERFORMIN
Edinburgh Fringe
Miss J Hansen
Co-Curricular Cate
The Edinburgh Fringe F important world wide p calendar and we are pa Fringe Company is for perform up in Edinburg and company
Weekly: Tuesday
Lunchtime 2
M4
Whole School Year
High Commitment
12 13
MUSIC CLUBS
Symphony Orchestra
Mrs C Yalden
Co-Curricular Category: Music
Orchestral players approximately Grade 4 level and a invitation only. The Orchestra will perform in several the year
Schola Cantorum
Mrs C Yalden
Co-Curricular Category: Music
You will learn challenging liturgical music in this flagsh takes a prominent role in the Carol Service and sings Evensongs in school. Schola will be singing Evensong i Winchester Cathedrals during the year
String Ensemble
Miss Hull
Co-Curricular Category: Music
Open to players of bowed string instruments Strin perform at various concerts during the year
Concert Band
Mrs Haysted
Co-Curricular Category: Music
Open to wind and brass players. Concert Band wil concerts during the academic year
MUSIC CLUBS
Music Theory
Mrs C Yalden
Co-Curricular Category: Music
Drop-in and get some help with your music theory P if you are working towards Grade 5 theory. Open to improve their music theory skills
INDIVIDUAL MUSIC LESSONS
Individual Music Lessons
Unlock your musical potential at Effingham Sixth Form with personalised oneon-one music lessons! Whether you ' re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, our experienced and passionate instructors are here to guide you every step of the way. From mastering an instrument to developing your vocal talent, our lessons are tailored to suit your needs and goals A wide range of lessons are on offer, including singing and instrumental lessons. We provide music lessons for most musical instruments
Participating in individual lessons will open up many opportunities for you, not only in A Level Music, but also in areas such as concerts, Schola Cantorum, school productions, and much more. If you are interested in undertaking individual music lessons, whether for singing or an instrument, please email: c.yalden@st-teresas.com
SPORTS CLUBS
Senior Hockey Club
Miss S Elliot
Co-Curricular Category: Sports
A Our Hockey Club offers an exciting, fast paced envir students develop teamwork, fitness, and stick skills. Ope we focus on building confidence, improving technique, a representing the school with pride in friendly and comp matches
12 13
U15-U18 Cricket Club
Sports Staff
Co-Curricular Category: Sports
Our Cricket Club welcomes players of all abilities to develop batting, bowling, and fielding skills in a supportive team environment Students build confidence, improve technique, and enjoy friendly and competitive fixtures while representing the school with pride
12 13
Senior Swim Squad (Invitational)
Miss S Fogwill
Co-Curricular Category: Sports
This is an invitational club for squad swimmers which runs twice a week
Weekly: Monday After School
Swimming Pool Whole School Year High Commitment
12 13
Senior Cricket Bowling
PE Staff
Co-Curricular Category: Sports
Our Cricket Bowling Club helps students refine their pace, spin, accuracy, and consistency through focused drills and match based practice. Open to all abilities, the club builds confidence, develops technique, and encourages bowlers to challenge themselves and improve each session
12 13
SPORTS CLUBS
Senior Swimming Club (open to all)
Miss S Fogwill
Co-Curricular Category: Sports
A chance to increase your fitness and improve your swimming technique All welcome
Senior Athletics Club
PE Staff
Co-Curricular Category: Sports
Aur Senior Athletics Club supports students in developing speed, strength, and endurance through focused training across track and field events Open to all abilities, the club helps athletes refine technique, build confidence, and prepare for school competitions and wider meets.
Weekly: Tuesday
After School
Swimming Pool
Whole School Year
High Commitment
12 13
Senior Swimming Club (Invitational)
Miss S Fogwill
Co-Curricular Category: Sports
This is an invitational club for squad swimmers which runs twice a week
12 13
12 13
12 13
SPORTS CLUBS
12 13
Putting Club
Mr M Hennis-Rowe
Co-Curricular Category: Sport
Our Golf Putting Club helps students develop precisi confidence on the green. Through fun drills and frien pupils learn key putting techniques and improve their consistency in a relaxed, supportive environment
12 13
Weekly: Monday
Lunctime 2
Sixth Form Grass Area
Summer Term
Flexible Commitment
12 13
WELLBEING & LEARN A NEW SKILL CLUBS
Faith in Action
Mr S Jakubowski
Co-Curricular Category: Wellbeing
This group aims to gather together and to put our Faith into Action We will look at ways at encouraging charity, serving others and in helping the most vulnerable in our society Activities will include writing to MPs, visiting the elderly and leading assemblies. We will also work towards a Faith in Action award If you are interested in drawing closer to God and to others, then this is an activity for you
Sound Bath and Meditation
Miss L Weller
Co-Curricular Category: Wellbeing
Let your stress melt away with a therapeutic sound bath Discover the soothing power of crystal singing bowls, and let the sonic vibrations create a sense of peace, tranquillity and well-being
Papercutting
Miss C Dufour
Co-Curricular Category: Learning Something New
Do you love getting creative and seeing your ideas come to life? Step into the calming world of Papercutting, where art meets precision.
Design your own unique creations, digitally or by hand, and then bring them to life by carefully cutting them from paper using a scalpel Then why not join our papercutting club.
Sixth Form Friday Bop
Mrs C Durham
Co-Curricular Category: Wellbeing
Feelgood Friday activity to relax and enjoy the last lunchtime of the week Play ping pong, or French fricket, or just sing and dance
Weekly: Tuesday
After School
Room 9
Whole School Year
High Commitment
Weekly: Wednesday
Lunchtime 2
Room 33
Whole School Year
Flexible Commitment
Weekly: Friday
Lunctime 2
Room 19
Whole School Year
Flexible Commitment
Weekly: Friday
Lunchtime 2
Flexible Commitment 12 13 12 13 12 13 12 13
Sixth Form Common Room
Whole School Year
WELLBEING & LEARN A NEW SKILL CLUBS
Hot Chocolate Club for Boarders Boarding Staff
Co-Curricular Category: Wellbeing
Attention Boarders Hot Chocolate Club is on a Friday after school
Leave school and homework behind and dive into marshmallow fluffy vibes! Hope to see you there
Weekly: Friday After School
Main Boarding & MAG
Whole School Year
Flexible Commitment
Speed Cube Club
Mrs J Sladen
Co-Curricular Category: Wellbeing
Think fast, twist faster! Join the Speed Cube Club and master the art of colourful chaos Whether you can solve it in seconds or still peel the stickers (don’t worry, we won’t judge), come learn new tricks, race your friends, and unlock your inner speed-cuber!’
Weekly: Wednesday
Break Time
Wellbeing Room
Whole School Year
Flexible Commitment
Weekly: Thursday
Lunchtime 2
CH2
Weekly: Wednesday and Thursday
Lunchtime 2
Room 19 & 20
Summer Term
Flexible Commitment
Summer term flexible Commitment 12 13 12 13 12 13
Effingham Schools Tennis Academy
Group sessions will run at the following times:
Y7&8 - Tuesdays @ 16:30-17:30
Y9&10 - Fridays @ 17:15-18:15
Performance Group (invitational) - Wednesdays @ 18:15-19:45
Boarders' Group - Tuesdays @ 18:15-19:15
Please contact Kirsti to book your child’s place at esta@effinghamschools.org
ESTA also offers private coaching for adults and children throughout the week.
There is an additional cost associated with this activity.
Please email: esta@effinghamschools.org for more details.
Termly Private Riding Lessons
If you are interested in riding lessons during term time, please contact equestrian@st-teresas com
Half-hour lessons are available from 16:00 until 19:15. We require all pupils to be registered on the booking system we use, EC Pro. This is easy to do through the Equestrian website. Once registered, we will then contact you about ad hoc lessons
The BHS Challenge Awards Stable Management lessons
If you are interested in horses and would like to spend time with them and learn more about horse care and welfare, stable management lessons are available try out the BHS Challenge Awards.
This fantastic programme has been developed by the British Horse Society and is a gateway to BHS exams and professional qualifications for Senior School pupils. Participants spend time on and off the yard working through booklets to attain Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards. The Challenge Awards is available on the following days and times: Wednesday: 17:00 - 18:00 Friday: 17:00 - 18:00
BOOST YOUR UCAS POINTS WITH LAMDA
LAMDA exams offer a chance to gain recognised qualifications, boost UCAS points, and refine your technique in Acting, Public Speaking, Musical Theatre, and Verse and Prose. But most of all, it’s about building confidence and embracing the joy of performance in a supportive environment.
Benefits of LAMDA
LAMDA is beneficial to a wide range of students. It appeals to Drama A Level students looking to broaden and refine their skills to support their academic studies, particularly in examination performance. LAMDA is also extremely beneficial to EAL students looking to improve their spoken English One of the most beneficial and attractive aspects of LAMDA examinations is that students gain valuable UCAS points from the exams they take.
For more information on LAMDA, please email: j.hansen@st-teresas.com
TRIPS PLANNER 2025 - 2026
