Co-curricular activities

The third element of the Latymer Diploma is your co-curricular activity, a demonstration of your involvement in the wider life of the School, beyond the classroom. There are almost endless opportunities to take part in sport, performing arts, clubs and societies, as well as taking on leadership roles, participating in local or international community work and undertaking adventurous trips.

Sport

The Sixth Form at Latymer offers fantastic opportunities for involvement in both team and individual sports – and it’s a great way to maintain good physical and mental health. Every student has a compulsory afternoon of Games, for which you can choose Football, Netball, Rugby, Cricket or Hockey – played on world class pitches, or join our rowers in Latymer’s Boat Club overlooking the Thames. A wide variety of fun and non-competitive sport is also offered – from dance and yoga to fencing and frizbee – enabling everyone to find something they enjoy.

Performing Arts

As might be surmised from alumni that include Alan Rickman, Hugh Grant, Lily Cole and Ophelia Lovibond, drama and music are part of the lifeblood of Latymer. With both a professional standard theatre and recital hall at our disposal, the school year is bursting with performances and concerts from Latymer’s Big Band, Chamber Orchestra, Wind Band and various choirs. Drama productions cover everything from adaptations of modern scripts, Noel Coward and musicals, all the way through to Shakespeare. Opportunities to play a part are wide ranging and if you’re happier behind the scenes, you can hone your stage craft skills by working backstage on either the annual Sixth Form play or the Whole School play.

Societies and Clubs

There are over 50 clubs and societies to take part in and if none of those on offer appeal to you, it’s usually possible to start your own. Taking on the leadership of a club will earn you extra credits towards your Diploma.

Leadership roles

Whether you are selected to be a School Prefect, become a member of the Sixth Form committee, or you are captain of a sports team, there are plenty of chances to lead your peers and work out your own leadership style.

Service and charity work

The School works with a number of local, national and international charities and there are often trips to join or projects to get involved with outside of your studies. You can earn credits towards the Latymer Diploma by taking part in these events, or by organising activities for Round Square, going on a World Challenge or Duke of Edinburgh trip.

More details of the credits that are awarded for all these activities are shown on page 63 and 64.