Prep Co-Curricular Clubs and Activities
SUMMER TERM 2025
St. Edmund’s offers pupils a wide range of co-curricular clubs and activities. These may be sporting, artistic, dramatic, creative, musical or cultural in nature and are led by our energetic and committed teaching staff.
The choice of clubs varies each term and pupils are encouraged to be involved in a broad range of activities to explore new opportunities and try new things.
All clubs and activities are open to both boys and girls unless otherwise indicated.
* There is a charge for this activity.
DANCE AND DRAMA
Street Dance* (Forms 5 & 6)
Run by Miss Danni of the Lannoy School of Performing Arts. Street Dance is a style of dance that started in America with funk and jazz dance and encompasses a broad range of styles including popping, locking, breakdance and commercial dance. Our street dance classes encourage pupils to be creative and find their own voice within new and exciting choreography. St. Edmund’s pupils absolutely LOVE this class and it is attended by as many boys as it is girls.
Production Rehearsals & Production Clinic (Forms 5 & 6)
For children taking part in a school production, Production Rehearsals take place after school and gives children value time to rehearse with the Drama and Music departments.
Showcase (Forms 7 & 8)
Specifically designed for our talented Forms 7 and 8 pupils, this anticipated event to be held in the Summer term promises to be a delightful evening filled with a diverse array of musical performances, dramatic scenes, and expressive dances, all highlighting the unique abilities and creative passions of our pupils.
Rehearsals for this Showcase will commence at the start of the Lent term, providing ample time for our young performers to refine their craft. These sessions will offer ng an enriching environment for collaboration and artistic growth. The culmination of their hard work will be showcased in a performance scheduled for early in the Summer term, an occasion sure to be filled with excitement and pride .
Dungeons & Dragons (Forms 7 & 8)
Dungeons & Dragons is a fantasy roleplaying game which has become a hugely popular mainstream hobby in recent years. It is an immersive game which offers players an opportunity to act out a character and journey through imaginary adventures narrated by a Dungeon Master. Not only does it encourage imagination, it also develops collaboration and problem-solving skills as the players have to work together to overcome traps, fight monsters and navigate social encounters with non-player characters (NPCs).
Jewellery Making Club (Forms 7 & 8)
Pupils can relax and get creative by making earrings, bracelets, and necklaces in a calm and chilled atmosphere. It’s the perfect way to unwind, make something special for Christmas or thoughtful gifts for loved ones – all while supporting health and wellbeing.
Journalism Club (Forms 7 & 8)
Journalism Club provides pupils with the opportunity to try a variety of skills. This could be copywriting, editing, photography, and interviewing. Pupils work together on topics for that term; they are taught to be bold with their questioning, creative with their writing and collaborative with their team to get the job done.
Lego Club (Forms 5 & 6)
Lego Club is a place for children to come and switch off from the school day and immerse themselves into the world of Lego. The children create some wonderful models - from stables for their horses to full spaceships! We have created Lego Club to ensure there is space for children to go to that is away from the playground if they need it.
Maths Challenge Club (Forms 7
& 8)
Recommended for anyone who enjoys maths and wants to push themselves a bit further. The Maths Challenge Club is a competition organised by www.UKMT.org.uk , which focuses on intriguing math questions and problem-solving. In the club, pupils practice questions from past competitions and collaborate to discover elegant solutions to these problems. Pupils have one hour to solve 25 questions, although typically around 10 correct answers will earn them a certificate. Bronze, silver and gold certificates will be awarded to those who perform sufficiently well.
MUSIC
Chapel Choir (Forms 5 - 8)
AUDITION
For dedicated singers in Forms 5 to 8, the Chapel Choir performs at school services, special events, and external engagements. Through auditions, pupils demonstrate their commitment and musicality, receiving professional vocal coaching and performance opportunities that enrich their singing journey.
M:Tech Club (Forms 5 & 6)
Music Technology (MTech) invites students in Forms 3 to 6 to dive into the world of digital music creation and production. Using modern software and tools, participants learn to compose, edit, and produce tracks while exploring the technical and creative aspects of music-making.
Music Therapy (Forms 5 - 8)
INVITATION ONLY
Music Therapy provides a safe, nurturing environment where students in Forms 5 to 8 use music to explore emotions, build confidence, and develop social skills. program supports wellbeing through creativity and the power of musical expression.
Orchestra (Forms 7 & 8)
Orchestra Club invites Intermediate to Advanced instrumentalists in Forms 7 & 8 to collaborate on diverse repertoire spanning classical, film, and popular music. Weekly rehearsals focus on ensemble skills, musicality, and performance readiness for concerts and school events.
Rock Band (Forms 5 - 8)
Younger rock enthusiasts in Forms 5 to 8 can unleash their creativity and learn to work as a band in this exciting club. Students experiment with popular music styles, developing performance techniques while building confidence and camaraderie.
Show Choir (Forms 5 - 8)
The Show Choir offers pupils in Forms 5 to 8 the chance to combine vocal performance for repertoire from popular music and musical theatre. This ensemble is perfect for those who enjoy contemporary and musical theatre styles, providing an outlet for creativity, selfexpression, and teamwork.
SPORT AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Athletics (Forms 5 - 8)
For Forms 5 & 6, Athletics Club offers a dynamic mix of activities including running, jumping, and throwing events. These activities are designed to help participants build speed, strength, and endurance.
For Forms 7 & 8, more specialised training is offered various track and field disciplines, refining techniques and improving performance.
Cricket Nets (Forms 5 - 8)
This club introduces our younger pupils to batting & bowling, with the potential for hardball nets, as well as fielding skills in a structured yet enjoyable environment. For Forms 7 & 8 coaching is focused on technique and game situations as well as hardball net practice to develop match-ready players.
Go
Tennis* (Forms 5 - 8)
Go Tennis provides tennis coaching for St. Edmund’s pupils in Forms 3 to 11. Sessions take place at Grayshott Tennis Club during the allocated games session on Fridays during term time and are taken by LTA qualified coaches. Forms 5 to 8 have a maximum of 12 children per group and lessons are structured to ensure that tennis is taught using the correct balls, rackets and on court sizes that are suitable for the age of the player. Lessons will cover technique and tactical aspects of tennis through drills, games and match practice. More information (including details of holiday camps) can be found on the website www.gotennis.co.uk .
Judo*
(Forms 5 - 8)
Judo is a popular club here at St. Edmunds. It is a fun sport, an art, a discipline, a recreational or social activity, a fitness programme, a means of self-defence or combat, and a way of life. Our resident Judo Teacher ’Martin Rance’, who represents ProCoach Judo, has been delivering judo tuition to St. Edmund’s pupils for the past twenty years as part of our co-curricular programme.
Run Club (Forms 5 - 8)
Children at St. Ed’s learn, develop and achieve great things from running - to qualifying for County or even Regional cross-country. ALL abilities are welcome.
In Run Club you will expect to learn about how to demonstrate an effective, running specific warm up, develop technique through drills, pacing yourself, interval training, speed and endurance training all while having fun!
Shred Club* (Forms 5 - 8)
B1KE offers industry leading MTB coaching at St. Edmund’s; using their very own mini-bikepark facility - complete with berms, rollers and progressive jumps. During Shred sessions pupils work on the ‘Core Skills’ required to successfully navigate the modern MTB world, no matter the ability level or age. Further details on B1KE and their mission can be found at www.B1KE.com
Sports Scholar Training
(Forms 7 & 8)
INVITATION
These sessions are an opportunity for our Sports Scholars to access specialist coaching as well as oneto-one tuition. The training will improve core skills, speed, agility and cardiovascular fitness.
Swimming Lessons* (Forms 5
- 8)
Taught by Mrs Batten, children will learn and develop key swimming skills, as well as build water confidence.
Swim Squad – Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced
(Forms 5 - 8)
During beginner’s swim squad, pupils will enhance their basic swimming skills and will be coached in the various skills required to compete and improve their swimming style and technique.
In the Intermediate squad, pupils will develop their strokes and learn the complexities of breathing, turning and diving.
Advanced swim squad will teach swimmers how to read sets and learn independently.
All swimmers are assessed when they join a squad to ensure they are in the correct squad according to their swimming ability.