Senior School Co-Curricular and Enrichment Programme 2025-26
Senior School Co-Curricular
Our co-curricular programme is a vital part of the Lingfield College experience. It complements the academic rigour of the classroom and our strong pastoral care, supporting our whole-pupil approach to education. With over 100 experiences and opportunities on offer, the programme is designed to challenge, inspire, nurture talent, and prepare pupils for life beyond school.
Music, Drama and Sport sit at the heart of our offering, alongside a wealth of clubs and societies Pupils can explore leadership, cultural understanding and debate through popular initiatives such as Model United Nations and the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). Trips and expeditions extend learning beyond the classroom – from global adventures to local community engagement through the Duke of Edinburgh Award
At Lingfield, we expect pupils to take ownership of their co-curricular journey. Every day, time is set aside during extended lunchtimes for pupils to engage in these enriching activities Termly, pupils must choose to attend a minimum of 2 lunchtime clubs. However, they are encouraged to participate in more, should they wish and may do so.
We invite you to browse the programme and discover just how much is on offer. Many of our clubs have grown from pupil ideas, and we ’ re always looking to evolve. Whether developing a passion or trying something brand new, our aim is to provide a supportive environment where every pupil feels empowered to take part, take risks, and thrive.
Benefits of participation:
Enhance your all-round education. Develop current interests and discover new ones.
Enjoy time to unwind and relax
Boost your self-esteem and confidence
Improve your academic performance
Build friendships and develop key social skills
Strengthen your future applications to universities and jobs.
Mr Steve Casey
Director of Sport & Co-Curricular Activities
! Please note. Clubs and activities change throughout the School year. Students are issued a detailed timetable at the start of every term
Gain essential life and soft skills – including time management, leadership, teamwork, work ethic, and a positive attitude.
Academic Scholars
Additional Maths
Chess Club
Cryptic Crossword
French Speaking
German Speaking
History Club
Introduction to Psychology
Japanese Club
Kino Klub
Law Society
Lexia Reading Club
Medical Club
Oxbridge Preparation
Race Across the World
Research & Revision Skills
Spanish Speaking
Step Club
Touch Typing
Advanced Drama Tech
Art & Photography Club
Art Open Studio
Craft Clubs
Creative Writing Club
Drama & Performance Skills
Drama Club
From Script to Screen
Knitting & Crocheting Club
LAMDA
Music Video Club
Pottery Club
Sculpture Club
Sewing Club
Shakespeare/Classics Club
Sketching Club
Sound and Light Tech Club
Sound Off
Storytelling Club
DUKE OF EDINBURGH
Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards
Academic Enrichment, Clubs & Societies
ACADEMIC SCHOLAR SESSIONS
YEAR GROUP: Y9&Y10
Over 8 sessions, Academic Scholars dig deep into a range of subjects such as the Ethics of AI, Economics and Healthcare.
ADDITIONAL MATHS
YEAR GROUP: Y10-Y11
An enrichment club designed to enhance and extend the subject knowledge of students looking to pursue Mathematics at A Level and beyond.
CHESS CLUB
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
Chess Club is a popular gathering of all abilities to develop strategic chess skills with opportunities to learn from other players.
CRYPTIC CROSSWORD
CLUB
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
A club designed to enhance problem solving skills and increase focus. The unique challenge of cryptic clues can boost vocabulary and lateral thinking.
FRENCH SPEAKING
YEAR GROUP: Y7-Y9/Y12-Y13
C’est à vous! This club will help to boost your fluency, pronunciation and confidence in delivering first-class answers in your French GSCE and A Level speaking exams.
GERMAN SPEAKING
YEAR GROUP: Y11-Y13
An opportunity to discuss GCSE and A Level topics and go beyond the lesson to pick up information and a wealth of phrases to prepare for German Speaking exams.
HISTORY CLUB
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
A chance to explore and discuss exciting historical topics and events beyond the curriculum
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
YEAR GROUP: Y9-Y11
Explore famous Psychology experiments to gain an understanding of a range of human behaviours in this enlightening introduction to Psychology.
JAPANESE CLUB
YEAR GROUP: Y9-Y10
This club is for complete beginners who wish to learn Japanese In this club, students learn how to speak Japanese and read and write its three writing systems. Japanese is one of the world’s fastest-spoken languages, making it one of the more fascinating yet challenging languages to learn.
KINO KLUB
YEAR GROUP: Y12-Y13
Watch and discuss German films and television series to enhance your studies and exam preparation.
LAW SOCIETY
YEAR GROUP: Y12-Y13
This student-led club will examine a wide variety of legal debates prompted by a programme of workshops and lectures provided by a highly qualified alumnus.
LEXIA READING CLUB
YEAR GROUP: Y7-Y9
Lexia Reading Club provides an opportunity for students working on the Lexia literacy programme to work in school with support on the programme. The Lexia programme provides a structured, adaptive approach to improving literacy at all levels.
MEDICAL CLUB
YEAR GROUP: Y11-Y13
Lingfield College Medical Club is aimed at students wishing to follow a medically orientated profession, including dentistry, veterinary and pharmacy. Providing students with up-to-date information regarding everything from ethics to aptitude tests, vaccines, practice with UCAT questions and help to find courses or volunteering programmes to assist with University applications.
OXBRIDGE PREPARATION
YEAR GROUP: Y13
In these sessions, students applying for Oxford or Cambridge will be given additional support with the preparation of their personal statements, UCAS forms, admissions tests and interview practice.
RACE ACROSS THE WORLD
YEAR GROUP: Y7-Y9
Start your own global adventure! Students will plot a route across the world uncovering different cultures and geographical landscapes on the way.
RESEARCH & REVISION SKILLS
YEAR GROUP: Y7-Y9
Fun Library-based activities to inspire good research and revision techniques and routines
Students will also have the opportunity to see how much the Library has to offer to enhance their studies throughout their time at school.
SPANISH SPEAKING
YEAR GROUP: Y11-Y13
An opportunity to discuss GCSE & A Level topics and go beyond the lesson to pick up information and a wealth of phrases to prepare for Spanish Speaking exams
STEP CLUB
YEAR GROUP: Y12-Y13
STEP club provides an opportunity for students looking to read a Maths-based degree to extend their knowledge beyond the existing A Level curriculum, as well as prepare extensively for Oxbridge or equivalent entrance examinations (STEP/MAT).
TOUCH TYPING
YEAR GROUP: Y7-Y11
Learning to touch-type will help pupils work faster and focus on content rather than the keyboard to help produce high-quality work.
Creative & Expressive
ADVANCED DRAMA TECH
YEAR GROUP: Y10 -Y13
A club designed for technical students to expand their skills in lighting, sound, set design and costume design This club is also used to support technical GCSE Drama candidates and prepare for upcoming productions.
ART & PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
YEAR GROUP: Y7-Y9
Students can explore and develop a wide range of creative visual language skills through the medium of both Art and Photography. Aspiring photographers will be able to experiment with composition, lighting and subject matter. The artists amongst you will be able to explore their creativity using techniques and skills in fun, exciting mini-projects throughout the year
ART OPEN STUDIO
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
Open studio sessions for Art and Photography students to use the fantastic spaces and art materials with support from department staff.
CRAFT CLUBS
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
In this fun club students can use their creative skills to plan and create seasonal displays and props for Halloween and Christmas events.
CREATIVE WRITING CLUB
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
Enjoy a collaborative environment suitable for all abilities with the opportunity to write, share ideas, express your imagination, and produce a fullyfledged novel!
DRAMA & PERFORMANCE SKILLS
YEAR GROUP: Y7–Y8
A more advanced Drama Club for those looking to learn new skills and techniques
DRAMA CLUB
YEAR GROUP: Y7-Y9
A fun drama club where students can explore Drama in many different ways, including games, improvisation, devised performances, and script work
FROM
SCRIPT TO SCREEN
YEAR GROUP: Y7-Y9
Explore the world of film production and unleash your creativity through storytelling and visual effects You will produce a script and storyboard before bringing your story to life. All abilities welcome.
KNITTING & CROCHETING CLUB
YEAR GROUP: Y10-Y13
A great combination of craft and conversation whilst learning a new skill
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Drama productions are a great way to help with your confidence, once you get on stage you can really learn to express yourself and just have a great time.
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LAMDA
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
Work alternately on the Verse and Prose and Acting LAMDA Syllabus. Progressing potentially in each exam from Grade 3 to Grade 8. Students engage with the transformative power of the dramatic arts and are introduced to the creativity, innovation and authenticity of confident communication Improving reading fluency, encouraging broader vocabulary, enhancing memory and recall.
LAMDA qualifications are recognised all over the world and earn UCAS points to help with university entry.
MUSIC VIDEO CLUB
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
Produce your own performance or narrative music video to a song of your choice! You will create a stylised look and capture short shots using a range of cinematography and in the end, you’ll have created something amazing!
POTTERY CLUB
YEAR GROUP: Y8
Unleash your creativity in this new pottery club. Using clay, students will create unique ceramic pieces to take home
SCULPTURE CLUB
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
Explore the tactile world of art in this hands-on sculpture club. All abilities welcome.
SEWING CLUB
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
A mindful and creative club Any worries float away whilst you focus on the pattern you ’ re stitching across your fabric to create something beautiful.
SKETCHING CLUB
YEAR GROUP: Y7
A club designed for younger students to practice drawing and sketching using a range of media.
SHAKESPEARE/CLASSICS CLUB
YEAR GROUP: Y10-Y13
For any student interested in reading and exploring Shakespeare’s plays and their contexts in more depth
SOUND & LIGHT TECH CLUB
YEAR GROUP: Y7-Y9
A club designed for younger students to become familiar with the technical aspects of Drama and Theatre, including lighting, sound, set design, and costume design.
SOUND OFF
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
A discussion group focusing on communication skills Students have the chance to air concerns or tackle issues in the safety of a supportive group. The topics range from talking about their aspirations or fears to broader issues like politics and current affairs. The ‘Sound Off’ sessions enable students to develop listening skills and develop the confidence to air opinions, accept differences, and challenge or question the beliefs of others appropriately
STORYTELLING CLUB
YEAR GROUP: Y7-Y9
A supportive and creative club to bring stories to life. All welcome to join, either as a listener or a storyteller.
Duke of Edinburgh
GOLD, SILVER & BRONZE AWARDS YEAR GROUP: Y9-12
The Duke of Edinburgh Award is a challenging programme of activities designed to encourage young people to learn new skills, help others, and experience adventure in the outdoors.
Each level of the Award consists of four sections: Volunteering, Skills, Physical and Expedition Gold also requires a 5 day residential course Pupils create their own DofE programme by finding a volunteering, physical and skills activity of their interest before undertaking a final assessed expedition after undergoing a training day and practice expedition. At the core of each Award level is a focus on self-discipline, motivation, commitment and teamwork
Through participation, pupils make new friends, develop social and interpersonal skills and increase their initiative, independence and self-confidence. Completion of the assessed expedition and the whole award gives a great sense of achievement The Award is highly prestigious and is valued by colleges, universities and employers
The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme at Lingfield College is led by Mr Philip Stanton and his dedicated staff, including Mr Casey (Silver) and Mr Gaunt (Bronze). In his previous career in the Army, Mr Stanton spent much time leading adventurous training in the UK and abroad, including mountaineering, skiing and offshore sailing trips He completed the demanding Joint Service Mountain Leader course and particularly enjoys challenging students as they progress through the Awards.
EXPEDITION DESTINATIONS
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Doing my DofE has been an amazing experience that I will never forget. I learned new skills like cookery and map reading. It also taught me to challenge myself and overcome my fears.
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BRONZE: Blacklands Farm, Amberley. SILVER: South Downs, Isle of Wight. GOLD: Brecon Beacons, Scottish Highlands.
Leadership, Enterprise & Speaking
EPQ CLUB
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Being involved in Model United Nations gives me the opportunity to discuss and debate current affairs and global issues.
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YEAR GROUP: Y8-Y10
The Extended Project Qualification Club allows students to research a topic of their choice and produce a written report and presentation This will give them a certification from the AQA board. This is a great club for students who want to challenge themselves academically, for academic scholars and those interested in subjects outside of the curriculum
MODEL UNITED NATIONS CLUB
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
This is an academic and enjoyable activity where students simulate the United Nations Students take on the role of delegates from different countries and discuss global issues from their countries' perspectives. Whilst following the expected etiquette of MUN, students will develop their confidence and public speaking abilities
Students can also participate in four external Conferences as well as our own annual LINGFIELDMUN in December.
POLITICS CLUB
YEAR GROUP: Y10-Y13
A club designed to encourage political thought, debate and discussion of World Affairs The topics are up for discussion depending on student choice
PUBLIC SPEAKING & DEBATING CLUB
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
This club is for anyone interested in discussion and debate You will learn the art of oracy, building selfconfidence and gaining valuable life skills You will learn effective research, how to prepare a compelling argument, plus formulate and respond to questions. We participate in age-appropriate local, national and interschool competitions.
THE STUDENT VOICE
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
Students from the Anti-Bullying Ambassadors, Wellbeing Prefects, EDI Captains, Charity Captains and Head Student Team will unite to help foster a kind and compassionate school community They will be joined by representatives from all year groups and will work together to raise awareness of national campaigns that foster social awareness and altruism at Lingfield College.
YOUTH ENTERPRISE CLUB
YEAR GROUP: Y10
A business-based club for Y10 run in partnership with St Catherine’s Hospice and NatWest Bank Students compete to create fundraising ideas with money raised going to the hospice.
Mindfulness & Wellbeing
GARDENING CLUB
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
We will be outside in the fresh air and nature, getting our hands in the earth and being active as we sow and nurture various fruit, vegetables and flowers. We will also be enjoying spending time in the outdoor relaxation area and encouraging wildlife to visit the space.
LEGO CLUB
YEAR GROUP: Y9 (INVITE ONLY)
Lego club provides a rotation of activities designed to combat stress and promote positive mental health
LINGFIELD
PRIDE
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
This club is a safe space for students to explore issues relating to sexuality and gender identity.
QUIETLY SOCIAL CLUB
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
This is a quiet session for Library club members to engage in a range of quiet activities, such as chess, reading, and colouring
TAKE A BREAK
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS (DROP-IN)
A welcoming space for students to take time out, recharge, and embrace mindfulness through a variety of activities and games.
WALKS WITH LUNA
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS (INVITE ONLY)
Join Luna our mentor dog, for a leisurely wellbeing walk.
Music
ACOUSTIC GUITAR CLUB
YEAR GROUP: ALL
TIME: LUNCH
A wonderful ensemble for all the budding acoustic guitar players, this ensemble plays a mixed repertoire of traditional as well as pop/contemporary tracks and is open to all levels of acoustic guitar player.
AUDIO LOUNGE
YEAR GROUP: Y9
TIME: AFTER SCHOOL
Audio Lounge is a club for pupils in Year 9 who are considering taking Music GCSE in Year 10 and want to start honing their listening and appraising skills in preparation The club after school helps pupils aurally identify instruments, intervals and cadences as well as begin the process of learning the various elements of music and genres that are contained within the GCSE syllabus.
CONCERT ORCHESTRA
LEVEL: BEGINNER TO GRADE 3/4
TIME: AFTER SCHOOL
The Training Concert Band is open to all students without audition and is the perfect place for musicians of Grade 1-4 standard to hone their ensemble and orchestral skills. Weekly rehearsals take place after school and the orchestra play a wide variety of fun and recognisable pieces from film scores and pop songs.
ELECTRIC GUITAR GROUP
LEVEL: ALL
TIME: AFTER SCHOOL
This school ensemble can be heard rehearsing from the opposite side of the playing fields! The Guitar
Ensemble is a group open to all pupils who love playing electric and bass guitar. They perform group numbers of a rock/heavy metal/funk style and hone both their improvisation skills as there are sections created for soloing opportunities as well as their ensemble and arrangement skills. Their performance at Rock and Jazz Night is the highlight of the year!
JAZZ BAND
LEVEL: GRADE 4/5 AND UP
TIME: AFTER SCHOOL
The Lingfield College Jazz Band is a traditional style 1940’s Swing Band that covers tracks by artists such as Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Herbie Hancock and Rat Pack classics The band performs to a high standard and in addition to performing at school events they also regularly perform out in the community at small and large scale events. The band have completed several European tours to countries such as Germany and Belgium in recent years.
MUSIC THEORY CLUB
LEVEL: ALL GRADES
TIME: LUNCH
Music Theory club is for all pupils wishing to further their confidence in reading music and gaining their ABRSM theory grades. For the vast majority of pupils Grade 5 is the focus as they prepare to move to Grade 6 on their instrument practical exams The club provides one to one teaching, and pupils work their way through practice papers.
PIANO CLUB
LEVEL: ALL
TIME: LUNCH
The piano club is a lunchtime activity open to pianists of all abilities in all year groups. The club looks to bring the pianists in the school together, rather than feeling like solo artists as pianists often do Great fun is had to hone their keyboard skills and preparing duets to perform at school concerts and the piano recital evenings.
ROCK BAND NIGHT
LEVEL: ALL TIME: AFTER SCHOOL
Every Friday after school the Music Department is handed over to the ever-growing number of Rock/ Pop bands that the pupils have formed themselves. Some bands arrive at the school fully formed, others who are interested come along and staff will put pupils together to create new bands Pupils are taught Band skills such as how to work as a team and rehearse effectively, as well as how to use various pieces of music equipment and learn a repertoire of their choice. Performances at the annual ‘Rock and Jazz Night’ have included songs by Queen, Stereophonics, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Pink, Coldplay, Dua Lipa and Green Day.
SHOW CHOIR
LEVEL: ALL
Show Choir is open to all pupils who love singing and enjoy performing a repertoire of songs from West End Musicals, Disney and well-known pop tracks. The choir performs at all school concerts and a West End Musical-based choreographed number at the annual Cabaret Evening No audition is necessary
STREET BAND
LEVEL: ALL
TIME: LUNCH
The Lingfield Street Band is based on a New Orleans-style funk group that you may traditionally see march down the street at Mardis Gras. It is open to all levels of trumpet, trombone, tuba and saxophone players. Their repertoire consists of traditional style funk tracks mixed in with well-known pop songs that have been given a New Orleans twist
STRING ENSEMBLE
LEVEL: ALL
TIME: LUNCH
The String Ensemble is a wonderful opportunity for string players of all abilities and year groups to play both a classical and modern repertoire. The group seeks to hone our string players ensemble skills in a smaller, chamber-style environment in comparison to the larger orchestra The group plays a varied repertoire and looks to encourage the talents of all budding string players.
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
LEVEL: GRADE 4/5 AND UP
TIME: LUNCH
The elite and flagship orchestra in the school for the more advanced musicians of Grade 4/5 upwards. The orchestra rehearses weekly and performs a wide repertoire of classical works such as Beethoven’s 2nd Symphony, Dvorak’s 4th Symphony, Overture from Mozart’s ‘Marriage of Figaro’ and Tchaikovsky’s ‘Sleeping Beauty’ in addition to exciting medley works from film soundtracks such as ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ and ‘Gladiator’.
UKULELE BAND
LEVEL: ALL
TIME: LUNCH
Ukulele Band is a hugely popular ensemble at Lingfield and a fantastic opportunity for all students who enjoy playing the ukulele. The group performs a mixed repertoire of upbeat pop standards and crowd pleasers! Pupils of all ages and abilities are welcome, and fun, hilarity and enthusiasm are guaranteed!
WOODWIND ORCHESTRA
LEVEL: ALL
TIME: LUNCH
The Wind Orchestra is a smaller, chamber style ensemble, encompassing pupils of all standards on flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone and bassoon. The ensemble performs regularly at school concerts and includes a repertoire of both classical and modern contemporary music
Most people are fascinated by the night sky and are interested in stories about our continuing exploration of our Solar System and Universe. This additional GCSE will enable students to understand our position in the Universe, the movements of planets and stars, the cycles in the night and daytime sky, and the way in which we use technology to observe and interact with space.
CHINESE CHECKERS
YEAR GROUP: Y9-11
Give your memory a workout in this classic board game that involves strategy and movement.
ECO & SUSTAINABILITY CLUB
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
Eco-Club helps young people engage with the environmental issues that are important to them and their local community It is designed to stimulate creativity and critical thinking.
FORMULA 1 - DESIGN & RACE
YEAR GROUP: Y11
Ready to expand your 21st Century skills? Working as a team this dynamic club will explore, design, create and test a model F1-like car using 3D printing methods and a wind tunnel A must for future engineers and designers!
GEOMETRY CLUB
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
Explore shapes, pattens, spatial reasoning and compass constructions in this fun maths club.
MINECRAFT CLUB
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
Virtual building fun Collaborate, explore and create in the limitless world of Minecraft with like-minded gamers.
MATHS ART CLUB
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
From architecture to sculpture, discover how maths and art are intertwined before creating your own piece of art.
SCIENCE CLUB
YEAR GROUP: Y7 -Y10
Science Club aims to ignite an interest in STEM subjects at KS3 and provide a platform to extend learning through exciting practical activities with direct teacher support; watching demonstrations; entering national competitions; designing and making machines.
Above all else, Science Club is a fun and exciting way to allow students to explore topics in innovative and inventive ways outside of the curriculum
SCIENCE CREST AWARDS
YEAR GROUP: Y9–Y12
CREST Awards are the British Science Association’s STEM projects to inspire you to think like scientists and engineers. These typically take 10-12 hours to complete. Bronze awards are targeted for Y9 students to undertake project work to work like real scientists on a topic of choice. Silver and Gold awards are available for older students
SCIENCE IN ACTION CLUB
YEAR GROUP: Y10-Y11
An engaging club combining hands-on experiments and practical applications designed to deepen your understanding of key GCSE Science topics and their role in day to day applications.
TEEN TECH SCIENCE AWARDS
YEAR GROUP: Y8-Y9
Pursue an independent project in a STEM subject and achieve a national award.
Sport, Fitness & Adventure
ATHLETICS
YEAR GROUP: Y7-Y10
Athletics at Lingfield College is a major Summer Sport for both boys and girls, with many students competing each year in district, county and national competitions. Athletes have the opportunity to train and improve their performances during Games afternoons in the summer term and participate in the various Athletics Clubs during our extended lunch break and after school. Students are offered general and specific coaching from qualified PE staff.
BADMINTON
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
Develop your badminton skills by having challenging doubles games against your peers! Even take on the teacher in a game of singles too! Fun for players of all abilities.
BASKETBALL
YEAR GROUP: Y7-Y13
Join specialist basketball coach Kevin Hibbs (English Schools team coach) to polish your competitive court skills in this popular club Alongside being played as an inter-house sport, we also have some midweek fixtures throughout the Autumn and Spring Terms.
CRICKET
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
Pupils are introduced to the core skills of the game of Cricket and given a framework to develop and improve these skills A passion and enjoyment for the game of Cricket is developed with the hope that Cricket will remain in our students lives after they leave us. With access to current technological and
visual coaching aides and bowling machines, many of our pupils are now blending into local cricket clubs at all levels
CROSS COUNTRY/RUNNING
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
For all types of runners and abilities; from those wanting to keep fit and others who wish to run competitively. A must for those who want to represent the school in the Cross Country Team. A different route each week, including some training runs at different speeds
DANCE - SOLO LATIN
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
A fun Latin line dance class, routines will incorporate simple Salsa, ChaCha &/or Reggaeton steps. No dance experience is required.
EQUESTRIAN
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
Lingfield College is a member of the National Schools
Equestrian Association (NSEA). This provides a platform for students to compete at all levels, from grassroots to national level, in a range of equestrian disciplines There are competitions for riders of all levels in show jumping (40cm to 120cms), dressage (walk and trot to medium levels) and arena eventing throughout the year. To participate, pupils must have their own pony, access to a horsebox, and compete in the classes they wish to enter. For further information, see the NSEA website under their competitions tab for current competition schedules in the various disciplines
E-SPORTS LEAGUE OF LEGENDS
YEAR GROUP: Y9-Y13
Competitive, organised video gaming is increasing in popularity The club offers a safe environment in which to play a range of online games. It is an excellent way of improving coordination, teamwork, strategy and communication skills.
FOOTBALL
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
Football is coached at all levels and abilities within the school. Following a group warm-up comprising a pulse raiser and dynamic stretches, students will move into conditioned games, focusing on areas of strength and/or issues to be resolved. These fast-moving sessions allow coaches to identify teams for the next set of matches and for players to impress the coach.
FOOTBALL (GIRLS)
YEAR GROUP: Y7-Y11
Girls’ Football has seen a huge increase in demand in recent years. This club is an opportunity for girls of all ages and abilities to enjoy the world’s most popular sport. Training sessions are designed to develop basic core skills and expand tactical knowledge In the Summer term there is a bigger focus on games and we compete against other schools on a weekly basis as well as entering ISFA, ESFA and SnS Football Tournaments.
GOLF
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
Golf tuition is offered to both boys and girls, from beginners to experienced players. We have a competitive fixture list of schools. We also enter the ISGA Knock-out Cup, the ISGA Shire competitions in October and June, and the Surrey Schools Cup Previous squads have reached regional finals in highranking events and have been made up of England U16 players.
We play our home fixtures at Lingfield Park and Royal Ashdown, with a school membership at Lingfield Park The latter affords our players year-long access to putting, chipping and bunker practice areas and the driving range every day of the week.
HOCKEY
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
Hockey is the major sport for girls in the Autumn Term and for boys in the Spring Term. At Lingfield College, we encourage everyone to participate in hockey throughout the Years, arranging fixtures for all capabilities Teams are selected for 11-a-side hockey, and we enter both local and national tournaments. Experienced coaches provide highlevel technical coaching and the opportunity to participate in small games and match play. All centred around having fun and developing.
INDOOR CYCLING
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
Indoor cycling is a form of exercise focusing on endurance, strength and cardio. This group session will run in our fitness suite.
NETBALL
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
TERM: WINTER/SPRING
Netball clubs run across the Winter and Spring terms for all year groups During the first term the focus is on fun, skill development and netball specific fitness. After Christmas as we enter our Netball season we focus on team tactics, cohesion and technical refinement. Training includes skills in isolation, group activities, small-sided games and match play As well as local matches, teams are entered into SnS, SSM and ISA tournaments.
RUGBY
YEAR GROUP: Y7-Y10
TERM: AUTUMN/SPRING
Rugby is continuing to develop at Lingfield College, with many boys taking a keen interest, especially in years 7-10. Rugby training runs at lunchtime and after school, with matches from September to April Alongside the fifteen-a-side matches, we also participate in the ISA and Surrey Schools 7s Tournaments during February and March.
STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
A SUP session at Tonbridge River for all abilities to learn SUP skills, self rescue and confidence on the water.
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
YEAR GROUP: Y11-Y13
This is a key part of developing our pupils’ ability in a variety of sports. Our qualified S & C coach will guide students through a personalised programme to strengthen supporting muscles, even out muscle imbalances, increase mobility, correct posture, stabilise joints, learn new movement patterns and enhance coordination and peripheral skills
TABLE TENNIS
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
A fun club for all abilities to have fun and challenge themselves. We have 12 tables which allows many pupils to engage and progress
TENNIS
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
During the lunchtime sessions, girls and boys are coached by a tennis professional. Sessions cater for players wishing to improve their all-around game as well as those playing purely for fun
VOLLEYBALL
YEAR GROUP: ALL YEARS
Hugely popular with pupils of all ages, where it provides an opportunity to progress new skills, learn a different sport, as well as having fun with friends Volleyball is excellent in helping to develop better reactions, improved coordination, communication and overall cardiovascular fitness.
YOGA (MIXED)
YEAR GROUP: Y10
Yoga, pilates, and toning club focuses on developing breathing and stretching skills that help pupils with stress management and general wellbeing We aim to promote a positive body image while increasing strength and flexibility. Participation in this club is guaranteed to improve your mood and concentration.
Sport is a big part of my life. You have to show dedication and commitment but the friendships you build and sense of achievement you get make it so worthwhile.
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Study Support Clinics / Homework Clubs / Open Studios
Every term we run a number of sessions to complement classroom learning These clubs provide an excellent opportunity for anyone who may require valuable extra support for their studies or to complete homework.
ART OPEN STUDIO
BIOLOGY CLINIC
BTEC BUSINESS SUPPORT
BTEC PE CLINIC
BUSINESS CLUB
CHEMISTRY CLINIC
COMPUTER SCIENCE CLINIC
DIGITAL EDITING STUDIO
ECONOMICS ESSAY PRACTICE
ENGLISH LIT/LANG CLINICS
EPQ STUDY SUPPORT
FOOD & NUTRITION CLINIC
FRENCH/SPANISH/GERMAN SPEAKING
GCSE MUSIC SUPPORT
IGCSE ECONOMICS SUPPORT
LEARNING SUPPORT CLINICS
MATHS CLINIC
MEDIA STUDIES
MFL CLINICS
PE CLINIC
PHYSICS CLINIC
P&R HOMEWORK CLUB
PSYCHOLOGY CLINIC
YEAR 7 & 8 HOMEWORK CLUB
Trips & Expeditions
SUBJECT TRIPS: ALL YEARS
Day trips and residentials provide a broad and balanced framework of opportunities for our pupils away from the classroom. They experience real-world learning, an appreciation of different food and pick up new skills such as salsa dancing! Annual and biennial trips include:
Cultural sightseeing Art trip to Barcelona.
Geographical sites and Northern Lights trip to Iceland.
Physics trip to Geneva to visit CERN to see the Large Hadron Collider.
Psychology and Media Studies trip to New York.
History and Maths visit to Berlin
Spanish, French and German language residentials to practice language skills.
In year 12, students have the opportunity to volunteer in Tanzania with Projects Abroad.
SPORT TRIPS: ALL YEARS
Students can also chose to take their favourite sport abroad Skiing in Italy, Sports tours in the UK, Holland, Spain, Portugal and France, provide just a small flavour of what a pupil at Lingfield can expect. There are also opportunities to watch international cricket and football.
