Trinity Term Co-Curricular Programme

We are pleased to offer a rich and varied programme for the Trinity Term, giving our students outstanding provision and breadth of opportunity so that they may develop the skills and qualities that will serve them both now and for the next stage of their lives. Students in Years 7-10 and 12 are encouraged to select a broad and balanced range of cocurricular activities, in many cases taking up one lunchtime activity on at least three or four days of the week. Year 11 and 13 students, who are taking public examinations this term, may select any number of activities, but are encouraged to exercise caution so that they can give sufficient time to exam preparation and rest. Similarly, students who are committed to intensive training programmes such as swimming, dance, drama, music, skiing, golf and others, are encouraged to discuss their co-curricular choices with their form tutor, and should consider carefully how many co-curricular activities they join, so that they can find a suitable balance across their various commitments.

Lunchtime begins at 12.55pm, and on the days where a student is taking up a co-curricular activity, they may select one of these: a 35-minute First Lunch Activity, 1.05pm - 1.40pm, eating lunch from 1.40pm, a 55-minute Long Lunch Activity, 1.20pm - 2.15pm, eating lunch from 12.55pm a 35-minute Second Lunch Activity, 1.40pm - 2.15pm, eating lunch from 1.15pm.

On a day where a student is not taking up a lunchtime activity, lunch is available from 1.25pm, though please note that Year 11 and 13 students have flexibility to eat at other times during the exam period. Period 5 commences at 2.20pm and Period 6 ends at 4.15pm. After School co-curricular activities typically begin at 4.30pm.

Students in Years 7 - 10 and 12 are expected to commit to their chosen activities for the entirety of the term, giving particular attention to commitment and punctuality. If, for any reason, a student is unable to attend a co-curricular club, they are expected to notify the club leader in advance. Students sign up to clubs and activities via the guidance which can be found towards the end of this booklet and we ask all students to make their selections via SOCS by the end of Wednesday 26 April 2023. Please note that activities which have the + sign are available at least twice in the week to help students overcome clashes. On occasion, it is necessary for the schedule to be amended and please note that activities which have the * sign incur an additional charge.

We offer a small number of extra one-off activities on Wednesdays at lunchtime, several of which provide additional time for an existing activity or the opportunity for time with house teams. Students are not required to sign up for these but for students who already have an activity at that time, they should be in contact with their activity leader to arrange permission to attend the one-off activity as required.

Before School

Long

1.20pm - 2.15pm

First Lunch, 1.05pm - 1.40pm

Students attending a first lunch activity eat their lunch from 1.40pm. Lessons resume at 2.20pm.

Second Lunch, 1.40pm - 2.15pm

Students attending a second lunch activity eat their lunch from 1.15pm. Lessons resume at 2.20pm.

Monday After School, 4.30pm - 5.30pm

After School Study

Dinner takes place at 6.00pm. Boarders enjoy a range of evening activities during the week and at the weekend including trips, special events, a wide range of sports such as football, swimming, gym in the fitness suite, and basketball, arts and crafts, cookery, the performing arts, social events and academic support.

Second Lunch, 1.40pm - 2.15pm (Students attending a ‘second lunch’ activity eat at 1.15pm)

After School Study

Dinner takes place at 6.00pm. Boarders enjoy a range of evening activities during the week and at the weekend including trips, special events, a wide range of sports such as football, swimming, gym in the fitness suite, and basketball, arts and crafts, cookery, the performing arts, social events and academic support.

Wednesday Before School

One-off Activities on Wednesdays during Long Lunch

of Music for Stage & Screen (Chapel)

Years 7 - 13 J.Turner@

Individual Musical Events on Wednesdays, open to all

10 May, 6.30pm - 7.30pm

17 May, 1.40pm - 2.15pm Recital (Baroque) Chapel

17 May, 6.30pm - 8.00pm An Evening of Jazz The Barn 24 May, 1.40pm - 2.15pm

Mon 26 June) 14

Please see J.Turner@ or H.Ambrose@ for the full Music Calendar which shows the full range of events which take place at other points in the week.

Thursday Before School

Long Lunch, 1.20pm - 2.15pm

First Lunch, 1.05pm - 1.40pm (Students attending a ‘first lunch’ activity eat their lunch at 1.40pm)

June after the Middle School production

Thursday After School, 4.30pm - 5.30pm

After School Study

Dinner takes place at 6.00pm. Boarders enjoy a range of evening activities during the week and at the weekend including trips, special events, a wide range of sports such as football, swimming, gym in the fitness suite, and basketball, arts and crafts, cookery, the performing arts, social events and academic support.

After School Study

Saturday

Swimming Academy 1, from 7.00am - 9.00am Swimming@

Dance* (Parsons) S.Molina@

Sports Fixtures Various (L.Knight@)

Boarders’ Bike Hire O.Deacock@

Sunday

Boarders enjoy a range of evening activities during the week and at weekends, including trips, special events, a wide range of sports such as football, swimming, and basketball, arts and crafts, cookery, the performing arts, social events and Academic Support.

Chapel Choir rehearses from 4.30pm in the Chapel and sings at Mass from 5.30pm.

Additionally, at certain points in the year, there are specialist music opportunities on specific Sunday afternoons as publicised by the Music Department.

Please note that some activities are occasionally subject to change or cancellation.

Please see the School Calendar www.newhallschoolcalendar.co.uk for specific events.