Co-curricular Spring2025
Co-curricular Spring2025
Ourco-curricularprogrammeisheadinginanexcitingnew direction.
We’vecompletelyrevampedourprovisiontoofferamore diverserangeofactivities,takingintoaccountstudent feedbacktocreateoptionsthatwillappealtoeveryone.
Mostclubsareopentoallyeargroupsandoftencombine differentsubjectsandspecialisms,creatingunique opportunitiesandexperiences.
Bestofall,theyarenowfreeforeveryone,makingiteasier thaneverforstudentstogetinvolvedandtrysomethingnew...
uxleyProgrammeClubs
HuxleyProgrammeclubsaredesignedtofoster criticalthinking,intellectualchallengeandproblemsolvingskills.Rangingfromlanguageanddebating clubstoSTEMprojects,theyhelpdevelopyour specificinterestsandofferachancetogainvaluable experience.HuxleyProgrammeclubsarefor everyone,butAcademicScholarsareexpectedto embracetheseparticularlywell.Weanticipatethat AcademicScholarswillengageinatleastone HuxleyProgrammeclubeachyear.
(Huxley)
BioBuzz (Huxley)
Day & Time: Tuesday 13:30-14:10
Location: Lab 6
Open To: Forth - Sixth Form
Information: BioBuzz is for students who are passionate about Biology, as well as those students who aspire to careers in the medical field. There will be a wide range of activities, including practical experiments and dissection where appropriate. The club will allow students to research, present and discuss biological or medical science issues. We will hear from speakers working in health care or related fields, and there will be a chance to explore a range of relevant careers. Students will be given help and advice in preparation for pursuing applications for these.
Chess
(Huxley)
Day&Time:Thursday13:30-14:10
Location:Lab1
OpenTo:All
Information:Thesessionstypicallystartwithabout15minutesoftaught contentonanaspectofchess,suchasopeningsorcheckmates,orsolving somechesspuzzles
Mostweekstherewillbetimeforyoutohavepracticegamesagainst otherstudentsorteachers.
Circus Club
Day&Time:Friday13:05-14:00
Location:RoseGarden
OpenTo: All
Information:Unicycling;Jugglingballs,silk,clubs,rings;Flower/DevilSticks&
Slacklining Scientificresearchhasdemonstratedthatunicyclistsimprove theirconcentrationability,balanceandmotorcoordination.Thisactivity playsanimportantroleinthephysicalandmentaldevelopmentandmental health AND,mostimportantly,duringthefilmingofthefourthHarry Potterfilm,thedirectorwasterrifiedasRonWeasley(RupertGrint) broughthisunicycleontotheset.WhenDanielRadcliffewasaskedwhat hewouldchangeifhewasPrimeMinisterforaday,heanswered: 'Everyonemustlearnhowtounicycle...'
Clay Club
Day & Time: Friday 13:30-14:10
Location: Room 171
Open To: All
Information: Autumn term activity – creating a ceramic piece inspired by the Benin Bronzes Introduction on the context and background of the bronzes and the controversy surrounding their ownership and the moral issues around this A design phase and then slab building techniques will be covered.
Creative Writing
Day&Time:Monday16:30-17:30
Location:Room33&35
OpenTo: All
Information:Aplacetopracticeanddevelopyourwritingskillsamong otherwritersofallages,withopportunitiestoshareyourideasandjoinin withmanywrittenchallenges.Lotsofdifferentwritingstylesareexplored, sothereisachancetolookatbothpoetryandprosewritingtechniques.A veryrelaxedenvironmenttofostercreativity. (Huxley)
Drone Club (Huxley)
Day & Time: Wednesday 13:30-14:10
Location: Design Technology
Open To: First - Forth Form
Information: Join the Drone Club and dive into the exciting world of drone flying! Our club offers hands-on experience with indoor drones, fun obstacle courses, and thrilling mini races. Learn safe flying practices, master advanced manoeuvres, and even build and code your own drone with the Air:bit2 kit. No experience needed – just bring your curiosity and get ready for an adventure in technology and creativity. Make new friends, develop amazing skills, and let your imagination soar!
Book
Club
Day&Time:Thursday13:10-13:40
Location:Library
OpenTo: All
Information:Wetakeadvantageofthecalmlibraryspacetoreflectonour literaryloves.Wegobeyondbooksandlookatotherliteraryactivitiesand games.Itisverymuchledbyyouandyourloveofliteraturesocome readywithyourfavoritebooksandyourlearningspirit
Nature’s Nurturers
Day&Time:Thursday13:35-14:10
Location:Lab4
OpenTo: All
Information:ThisAutumnTermtheinitialfocuswillbeonourpond regenerationproject.Astheweatherchanges,wewillthenfocusmoreon environmentalcampaignstosupportourEcoSchoolswork.IntheSpring Termtherewillbeagreaterfocusongardening TheSummerTermisa perfecttimeforgardeningandmoreoutdooractivitiesthatwecan combinewithotherthemesoftheEcoSchoolsprogrammetoo!Theyear culminateswiththeannualplantsaletoraisefundsforTIngaTinga (Huxley)
Explore Christianity
Day & Time: Wednesday 10:40-11:10
Location: Prayer Room
Open To: All
Information: Explore Christianity is for...
Christians: if you want to get to know other Christians at Prior’s Field, this is the place to be.
Non-Christians: if you have a different faith or none, this is a place to find out more about Christianity and ask any questions – no question is too silly or too hostile!
Typically, we: chat about random controversial questions (like ‘Flip-flops or wellies, if you had to wear only one all year?’); read a bit of the Bible and discuss it; and play a fun game There’s usually a snack or two, as well.
Film Club
Day & Time: Wednesday 1:30 -2:00
Location: Room 89
Open To: All
Information: Film Club is all about watching wonderful films. In the past few years we have watched all sorts of fabulous films and series, from Enola Holmes to Anne with an E. Members of the club always have a say in what they would like to watch. We are fun, relaxed and informal.
Funky Food
Day & Time: Wednesday 4:20-5:30
Location: Food Tech
Open To: All
Information: A term of cookery lessons where we cook lots of fun and tasty treats
French and Spanish Speaking Club (Huxley)
Day & Time: Friday 13:30-14:10
Location: Modern Foreign Languages 4
Open To: Forth - Sixth Form
Information: Relaxed conversation in a foreign language through games and videos You can also practice the questions / answers of the speaking papers in preparation for the exams. When weather allows, we will have the opportunity to walk the dogs and speak the language
Hungry Minds
Day&Time:Friday13:30-14:00
Location:Room44
OpenTo: FifthForm&LowerSixth
(Huxley)
Information:Thisisanengagingclubfor5thform&LowerSixthstudents, encouragingdivergentthinkingandintellectualexploration.Through thought-provokingdiscussions,ittacklesintriguingquestionslike‘Whenisit acceptabletobeboring?’and‘Whatisthebestthingsinceslicedbread?’
Knit Artists
Day&Time:Thursday13:30-14:10
Location:Room94
OpenTo:All
Information:Part1(½term)-Learnhowtokniteitherapairoffingerless mittens,aheadbandorascrunchiefromscratch!
Part2(½term)-Experimentwithcreativeknit–basedtechniques.Learn howtouseaknittingmachine,incorporatesublimationprintingandfelt ontoknittedpanelstocreatetexturedimages
Fashion Portfolio
Day&Time:Wednesday13:30-14:00
Location:Textiles
OpenTo:All
Information:Studentswithapassionforfashioncancomealongand createmoodboards,sketchesandevenbringthiercreativevisionstolife. FashionPortfolioisreallywhatyoumake.Comeandshowuswhatfashion youloveandwhatinspiresyourpersonalstyleanddesigns
Model UN & Debating
Day&Time:Thursday13:30-14:10
Location:Geography2
OpenTo:All
Information:WhenpreparingforaModelUNConference,sessionswill focusongettingtoknowtheviewsofyourUNallocatedcountryarounda particularglobalissue.Theseissuesrangefromterrorismtoclimate change Studentscomeupwithresolutionstosubmitanddebateat conferenceasa‘delegation’.
Whenpreparingforadebatingcompetition,sessionswillprepareyouto entertheEnglishSpeakingUnion(ESU)competitions(Schools’Maceand PublicSpeaking)aswellastheRotaryClub’sYouthSpeaks.Preparation willinclude:research,speech-writing,andpracticeofdeliveryanddebating formats (Huxley)
Open Conversations
Day & Time: Wednesday 13:05-13:40
Location: Religious Studies 1
Open To: All
(Huxley)
Information: An opportunity to share and hear views on a range of ethical, social and political issues as well as current affairs, and put forward questions for discussion. Open to all ages and run with the support of RS ambassadors. One of the aims of this club will be to work towards creating a Peace Prize highlighting how individuals and communities can create more harmony and respect in school, society and beyond.
Creating Calm
Day & Time: Monday 13:10-13:45
Location: School House Games Loft
Open To: All
Information: Whether you are regular member or just want to pop in to find some Peace Of Mind, the creating calm club aims to help students manage anxiety and day to day struggles. Come along for some relaxation, mindfulness, fun activities and a place to share your worries.
Photography Club
Day&Time:Friday13:30-14:10
Location:Room169
OpenTo: All
Information:Thistermwehavetwoprimaryaimsforstudentsinthe photographyclub.Firstlytocaptureandcreateaseriesofimagesusinga digitalcameraanddevelopskillstocreateportraitstolandscapes.Secondly tocreateashortfilm/movingimagesinspiredbyfashionthemes,with music.
Scouts
Day & Time: Wednesday 19:00-20:30
Location: MPR
Open To: All
Information: Outdoorsy fun, mixing with other age groups and boys and working on badges
STEM Challenge
Day & Time: Tuesday 16:30-17:10
Location: Lab 3
Open To: First and Second Form
(Huxley)
Information: Students will create a logbook of activities/photographs and competitions as they arise. We will do activities such as making a wave machine using Jelly babies and rocket balloon races outside. There will be a rotation of activities between Chemistry, Logical thought and Physics
Student Media (Huxley)
Day & Time: Tuesday 13:30-14:00
Location: Challenge Shield Room
Open To: All
Information: You will work with the Marketing department on different projects to promote the school. Make your ideas a reality as you become involved with making school podcasts, writing news articles and taking and choosing accompanying photos, and help with the school’s social media posts This is fabulous experience for your applications for your next steps beyond Prior’s Field and a great way to meet more people and participate in other aspects of school life
Co-curricularSport
Sportisahugeandintegralpartoftheco-curricularprovision.Avast arrayofindividualandteamsportsareonofferthroughouttheweek withclubstakingplacebeforeschool,duringlunchandafterschool. Thecompetitivesportsintheautumnterminclude:football, gymnastics,hockey,netballandswimmingwithbadmintonasanup andcomingcompetitiveclubtoo.Otheractivities/sportsonofferin thesetermscanincludebasketball,cricketnets,netballshooting, rugby,strengthandconditioning/fitness,trampoliningandvolleyball.
Ourclubsareopentoallaswestrivetoofferopportunitiestothose whoarekeentobeinvolvedandfindtheirsportforlifewithbalancing theprovisionforourscholarsandtheiraspirations.
5th&6thFormFitness
Day&Time:Monday16:30-17:30
Tuesday16:30-17:30
Wednesday16:30-17:30
Thursday16:30-17:30
Location:PEdept.
OpenTo:FifthandSixthForm
Badminton
Day&Time:Wednesday13:00-13:50
Thursday13:00-13:50
Location:SportsHall
OpenTo:WednesdayFirst-ThirdForm
ThursdayForth-SixthForm
Football
Day&Time:Tuesday13:00-13:50
Location:HockeyPitch
OpenTo:All
Gymnastics
Day&Time:Monday07:30-08:10
Thursday13:00-13:50
Location:SportsHall
OpenTo:All
Hockey
Day&Time:Monday16:30-17:30
Tuesday16:30-17:30
Location:HockeyPitch
OpenTo:MondayThird-SixthForm
TuesdayFirstandSecondForm
Netball
Day&Time:Monday16:30-17:30
Tuesday13:00-13:50
Tuesday16:30-17:30
Location:NetballCourts
OpenTo:MondayFirstandSecondForm
TuesdayLunchShootingOnly
TuesdayAfterSchoolThird-SixthForm
NetsCricket
Day&Time:Wednesday07:30-8:10
Friday13:00-13:50
Location:SportsHall
OpenTo:All
Running&Fitness
Day&Time:Wednesday13:00-13:50
Location:PEDept.
OpenTo:All
SportsFixtures
Day&Time:Wednesday16:15-18:30
Thursday16:15-18:30
Location:PEdept.
OpenTo: TeamsReleasedPriorto Matches
Strengthand Conditioning
Day&Time:Monday13:00-13:50
Tuesday07:30-8:10
Friday10:45-11:05
Location:SportsHall
OpenTo:Tuesdaysopentoall
Monday&FridayScholarsOnly
Swimming
Day&Time:Thursday07:00-07:45
Friday13:00-13:50
Location:SwimmingPool
OpenTo:All
Co-curricularDrama
Dramaisabusydepartmentintermsofourcocurricularprovisionandthereisalwaysaproductionor eventthatwearerehearsingfor.Throughouttheyear thereareopportunitiesforallyeargroupstotakepart whetheronstageorbehindthescenesworking backstageorintechnicalanddesignareas.Inthe AutumnTerm,therearerehearsalsheldeverylunchtime andMondaytoThursdayafterschoolfortheUpper SchoolProductionwhich,thisyear,is'IntoTheWoods'. Runningalongsidethis,UpperschoolgirlsandDrama scholarsworkmoreindependentlyinpreparationforthe Cabareteveningheldtheweekbeforehalftermwhich thisyearcelebrates'GirlPower'inrecognitionofthe30 yearssincetheSpiceGirlsfirstformed.LowerSchool girlshavetheopportunitytoauditionforHouseDramain theAutumnterminpreparationfortheHouseDrama competitionthattakesplaceinFebruary.Weencourage allgirlstobeinvolvedinthevariousproductionswiththe onlyrequirementthatcommitmentisessentialinterms ofattendanceatrehearsals,particularlythoseheldat theweekendjustbeforetheperformances.
Co-curricularMusic
MostofwhatMusicoffersisavailableaswhole schoolopportunities.ACappellaChoir,Chamber ChoirandJazzBandareopentoallwhilethesmaller ensemblestendtoattractmoreexperienced instrumentalists.ThebigfocusfortheAutumnTerm isthemusicallychallenging“IntotheWoods”andfor this,thebandwillconsistmostlyofinvitedstudents. OthereventsintheAutumnincludeRemembrance (ChamberChoirandtheCelloQuartet)andofcourse theultimatefeel-goodCelebrationofChristmas(A CappellaChoir,JazzBandandmiscellaneous ensembles).RockandPopwillworktowardsthe massivePFAliveintheSpring.Andallofthetime,we rehearsetowardsourannualgigatGLive,alsointhe Spring,compilingourprogrammeaswego.There's lotstodo,sodon’thesitate,getonboardandwork towardsthefirstbigconcert,oureveningatCranleigh ArtsCentretowardstheendofSeptember,featuring theACappellaChoirandchambergroups.A CappellaChoirlaunchesstraightinfromthevery startofterm.WhatbetterthanCynditogetussinging afterthesummerholiday?
ACappellaChoir
Day&Time:Monday13:20-14:10
Location:RecitalRoom
OpenTo:All
ChamberChoir
Day&Time:Tuesday10:40-11:10
Location:Music1
OpenTo:All
ChamberMusic
Day&Time:Thursday10:40-11:10
Location:Music1
OpenTo:ByInviteOnly
JazzBand
Day&Time:Friday13:20-14:05
Location:RecitalRoom
OpenTo:All
Prior’sSteel
Day&Time:Thursday13:20-14:05
Location:RecitalRoom
OpenTo:ByInviteOnly
Rock&Pop
Day&Time:Wednesday13:05-14:05
Wednesday16:15-17:15
Location:RecitalRoom
OpenTo:All
Strings
Day&Time:Wednesday13:05-14:05
Location:Music1
OpenTo:All
Co-curricularTimetable
Lunch Time
MON TUE WED THU FRI
1:00-1:50
PhotographyClub
1:30-2:10
CreatingCalm
1:10-1:40 1st-2nd Form/3rd-6th Form Photography Club 1:30-2:10 Strings 1:20-2:10
DofE
1:05-1:40
1:00-1:50
StudentMedia
U14 B,C,D & U15B
French & Spanish Speaking
1:10-1:40 4th - 6th Form
Fashion Portfolio 1:30-2:00
BioBuzz 1:30-2:10 4th-6thForm DroneClub 1:30-2:10 1st-4thForm
1:10-1:40 3rd & 4th Form Knit
1:30 - 2:00
ModelUN 1:30-2:10 Chess 1:30-2:10
Nature’sNurtures 13:35-2:10
DofE
1:10-1:40 3rd & 4th Form
Huxley Clubs
Debating 1:30 - 2:10
MON TUE WED THU FRI
4:30-5:30
5th&6thFormFitness 4:30-5:30
U12&13Netball
4:30-5:30
4:30-5:10 1st-2ndForm
Huxley Clubs
