a m i n i m is i nc ip e CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 2023–2024
ST BENEDICT’S SCHOOL
Friday
U13/U12 S and C (boys and girls)
Big Band
U5 extension and enrichment
Lexia Club
Printing Club
SVP
Sixth Form
5-a-side football
House
Helikon Centre Friday Talk Series
Helikon Centre departmental talks
Thursday
Wednesday
U15/U14 hockey & netball S and C Careers Breakfasts
Senior S and C (boys and girls)
Sports Scholars’ netball training
U13 cricket training
Sixth Form, U5 and L5 dance
U4 dance
Third Form dance (boys)
Consort ‘Mixcraft’ (Music Tech Club)
Lexia Club
CCF NCOs’ meeting
badminton (Red)
Boys’ Hockey Club
U16 rugby S and C
U5, L5 and U4 Grade 5 jazz dance Duke of Edinburgh (L6 Gold)
String Ensemble
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Percussion Ensemble
Tuesday
L4 dance
Pafties
L4 & Third Form
L5 & Middle School volleyball
(Yellow)
U15 rugby S and C
Third Form dance (girls)
Monday
Open S and C
Senior S and C (boys and girls)
Before Sc hool
Netball Shooting & Defence Club
Girls’ choir
Law Society
L4 Social Thinking Club
SVP
Upper and Middle School
L4 and Third Form basketball
training
Weightlifting Club
U13 rugby S and C
Modern jazz dance open session
U12 cricket training
Wind Band
Third Form Social Thinking Club
U16 rugby S and C
U14 rugby S and C
Concert Choir
Guitar Ensemble
Ecocentric Committee
Break
Lunchtime
U4 and L4 Book Club
Senior Debating Society (Yellow)
Middle School Jazz Ensemble
Sixth Form Book Club
Holocaust Ambassador Project
Middle School History and
Politics Society
Maths Clinic
Model United Nations
U6 Trethowan Society
U5 Book Club
LAMDA
GCSE Geography Clinic
GCSE Physics Clinic
Percussion Ensemble 1
L5 Book Club
Sixth Form Jazz Ensemble
Helikon Centre research poster
Religious Book Club
Chess and Board Game Club presentations
Middle School Debating Society
L6 Trethowan Society
Polyglots (Yellow)
Engineering Society
Computing Club
Third Form Book Club
Philosophy and Theology Society
Sociology Research Club (Yellow)
Maths Clinic
Maths Puzzle Club
Volleyball Club
1st XV rugby team meeting
Open S and C
Pafties
‘Oliver’ rehearsal
Python Clinic
‘Oliver!’ rehearsal medics, vets & dentistry students
Meeting with prospective 6th Form
U15/U14 rugby training
U15/U14 hockey training
U15/U14 netball training
Senior fencing training
GCSE RE Clinic
GCSE Chemistry Clinic
GCSE Fine Art Club
GCSE Graphic Design Club
GCSE 3D Design Club
‘Oliver’ rehearsal
Duke of Edinburgh (L5 Silver)
U13/U12 rugby training
U14 rugby S and C
U13/U12 hockey training
U13/U12 fencing training
After School Music Jam
Dance Show rehearsals
CCF Corps of Drums
Senior and U16 rugby training
Senior hockey training
Senior netball training
Fencing S and C
School Orchestra
‘A’ Level RE Clinic
‘A’ Level Chemistry Clinic
Vex Robotics Club
Dance Show rehearsals
CCF
After School
Duke of Edinburgh (U4 Bronze)
Girls’ Rugby Club
U15 rugby S and C
U15/U14 cricket training
Senior Jazz Ensemble
LAMDA
‘A’ Level Physics Clinic
Photography Club
Middle School Design & Make Club Animation Club
‘A Doll’s House’ rehearsal Dance Show rehearsals
Senior cricket training (17:30)
CHAPLAINCY
When See Chaplaincy noticeboard Morning break & lunchtime
Where Chaplaincy
Staff involved Mr McW illiams and Chaplaincy team
Age range All (chaplaincy reps in all divisions)
Description The Chaplaincy is a place where you are welcome to drop in and say hello. There are plenty of people to meet – pupils of all ages and walks of school life. It is here that discussion groups, prayer groups and philosophical and theological groups take place, as well as planning for music, altar servers and readers for Mass. Pupils also undertake projects to help the local and wider community. The Chaplaincy aims to place God and the way of St Benedict at the centre of activities. Come along and get involved!
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SIXTH FORM SVP
When Friday Morning break
Where Chaplaincy
Staff involved Chaplaincy team
Age range Sixth Form
Description SVP members undertake a range of activities including working as MENCAP volunteers, helping at a soup kitchen, entertaining the elderly, raising awareness of those in need, e.g. ‘rich man, poor man’ lunch; fund raising for the Third World.
UPPER & MIDDLE SCHOOL SVP
When Tuesday Morning break
Where Chaplaincy
Staff involved Chaplaincy team
Age range Middle School
Description Members of the Upper and Middle School SVP work with the Sixth Form SVP to help raise funds for deserving charities. Recently the Upper and Middle School SVP has organised fundraising activities (e.g. Christmas card sale, candyfloss sale, Charity Day talent show) in the school to raise money for St Luke's Hospice and the Catholic Children's Society. Very rewarding and also great fun!
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PHILOSOPHY & THEOLOGY SOCIETY
When Monday 13:20 –14:00
Where Chaplaincy
Staff involved Mr McW illiams
Age range Sixth Form and Upper 5th
Description This society meets every week to consider, discuss and debate philosophical and theological topics: arguments that try to prove the existence of God; the problem that evil poses to the world; Do I really exist, or am I just a brain in a vat of fluid?; Are there films that cause us to think philosophically and theologically? The society writes its own reflections on its discussions and publishes them in an annual magazine. This is a great platform for thinking about ‘A’ level philosophy and theology studies and is very beneficial for those progressing to university who may wish to study philosophy, theology, science, law etc.
RELIGIOUS BOOK CLUB
When Tuesday 13:20–14:00
Where Chaplaincy
Staff involved Mr McW illiams
Age range 6th Form and Upper School (also Middle School by request)
Description This club reads, discusses and debates fiction and non-fiction books and articles that have a religious dimension or connection. The list of literature is surprising and includes fantasy, dystopian, historical, scientific, science fiction and contemporary works. This club will challenge you to think and question. Come along and push the boundaries of your reading and thinking.
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ECOCENTRIC COMMITTEE
When Monday 13:30 –14:00
Where Geography ICT
Staff involved Miss Smith and Geography Department
Age range All
Description We are a pupil-led group seeking to lead on climate action and innovation in the school. Run by Upper 6th students, the committee brings together all year-groups to contribute to environmental awareness and campaigns in the school. We are currently planning for a school garden with a view to receiving an award from the Royal Horticultural Society.
The committee follows the Eco Schools Environmental Award Scheme to encourage everybody to take responsibility for the school environment. We look at topics that include waste, energy, biodiversity and healthy living. Having achieved the Silver Award, our target is to work towards Green Flag status. We particularly need pupils who are interested in global issues and can encourage and motivate others to get the whole school involved.
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TRETHOWAN SOCIETY
When Lower 6th: Tuesday 13:20 –14:00
Upper 6th: Thursday 13:20 –14:00
Where Helikon Centre
Staff involved Mr Scicinski
Age range Sixth Form
Description This is an intellectual society for the Sixth Form, particularly those with Oxbridge ambitions. Lower 6th meetings are very varied and focus on thinking clearly and quickly and being able to discuss and articulate thoughts and opinions, particularly about intended areas of study. Some sessions are run by guest specialists, focusing for example on rapid and critical reading or the psychology behind a quality conversation. In the Trinity Term a Project Based Learning group project is undertaken, and a fun session is run for E and A pupils from the Junior School.
The Upper 6th group is primarily a forum for talks by students themselves or guests they have invited.
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SENIOR DEBATING SOCIETY
When Yellow Thursday 13:20 –14:00
Where Scriptorium
Staff involved Dr McLaughlin and Mrs Norris
Age range Lower 5th –Upper 6th
Description A student-led society which hosts debates on a range of contemporary issues of philosophical, ethical, political, economic and social interest. Students make short speeches and then respond to floor contributions. Students also prepare for and take part in national competitions in the ‘British Parliamentary’ format.
MIDDLE SCHOOL DEBATING SOCIETY
When Tuesday 13:05 –13:30
Where English 1
Staff involved Mr Watts/English Department
Age range Middle School
Description Have you got too much to say for yourself? Good. Here is a chance to put your views across in a forceful, persuasive way. You decide what you want to debate. We also take part in the ‘Youth Speaks’ competition in the Lent Term, where you have a chance to test your public speaking skills against pupils from other schools in Ealing.
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MODEL UNITED NATIONS
When Thursday 13:20 –14:05
Where Scriptorium (Red Week), English 3 (Yellow Week)
Staff involved Mr Joyce, Miss Duckworth
Age range Lower 5th –Lower 6th
Description This is a society for those who are interested in politics, international relations and current affairs and want to develop their debating and research skills. The St Benedict’s MUN group attends school conferences where they are allocated a nation, then discuss and debate various issues from the point of view of that country and attempt to reach agreements to solve world problems. MUN is internationally recognised and looks great on university applications!
UPPER 4TH MASTERMIND
When Trinity Term Lunchtimes and after school
Where Helikon Centre
Staff involved Mr Scicinski
Age range Upper 4th
Description • Pupils compete for a shield
• One heat for each form, producing one finalist per form
• Specialist subject and general knowledge questions
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CHESS/BOARD GAME CLUB
When Friday 13:20–14:00
Where RE1
Staff involved Mr Wijnberg
Age range All
Description
Do you enjoy playing board games or see yourself as the next Grandmaster? Or possibly chess is a game you have always dreamed of playing, but no one could teach you. In addition to the more formal Friday sessions chess sets and other board games are available in the Library at lunchtime every day. Everybody is encouraged to participate in a major whole school chess tournament which takes place in the Lent Term.
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COMBINED CADET FORCE (CCF)
When Monday 16:20–18:00
Where CCF Building and Black Pitch
Staff involved Capt. Hullis (Contingent Commander), Capt. Cairney (School Staff Instructor), Sgt. Instr. Allwright OP, SSgt. Instr. Fenlon, SSgt. Instr. Sadiq HAC OP, Capt. Elliott OP, Lt. Billinge, Lt. Nonoo, Lt. Spivey and NUV Cheng
Age range Upper 4th and above
Description The CCF conducts military-style training with the support of the Regular Army. Cadets commit to attend every Monday afternoon, as well as regular training events each term and a week-long Summer Camp, and there are many other voluntary camps and courses throughout the year. Cadets have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of activities including shooting, adventurous training and tactical exercises. Senior cadets are trained in leadership and given responsibility for younger cadets. Cadets may also complete the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at Bronze or Silver level as part of their CCF training.
CCF CORPS OF DRUMS
When Tuesday 16:20–18:00
Where CCF Building
Staff involved SSgt. Instr. Sadiq HAC
Age range Lower 4th and above
Description Open to anybody in Lower 4th and CCF cadets only from Upper 4th. The Corps learns to play some of the oldest and most distinguished marches on the side drum, bass drum, tenor drum, flute, piccolo and cymbals. Drummers will be involved in public performances and events at school, locally and further afield. Drummers can attend two music camps a year.
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DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD
When Monday (U4th Bronze)
Wednesday (L5th Silver)
Friday (L6th Gold)
16:20 –17:15
16:25 –17:15
13:15 –14:00
Where Cloisters/Orchard Hall/Conference Room
Staff involved Ms Brown and Miss Perkins
Age range Upper 4th and above
Description
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme offers students the opportunity to undertake the Bronze Award in Upper 4th, the Silver Award in Lower 5th and the Gold Award in Lower 6th. It is a personal development programme that accredits co-curricular activities: volunteering in the community; physical – improving fitness; skills – taking on or extending a hobby or interest.
The expedition is a team activity. Having completed a training programme, you and your team undertake an expedition around the countryside whilst being remotely supervised and camping overnight. Those joining the CCF can also undertake the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Contact Ms Brown to sign up.
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‘A’ LEVEL RE CLINIC
When Tuesday 16:20–17:00
Where RE1
Staff involved RE Department
Age range Sixth Form
Description Revision and essay planning.
GCSE RE CLINIC
When Thursday 16:20–17:00
Where RE1
Staff involved RE Department
Age range Upper 5th
Description Revision of topics already covered and exam preparation.
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SIXTH FORM BOOK CLUB
When Friday 13:35 –14:05
Where Library
Staff involved Mr McW illiams
Age range Sixth Form
Description An extended reading group for all Sixth Form students who demonstrate a keen desire to extend their reading. The aim is to expose students to a wider range of literary genres and authors. The group has a set discussion format focused on analysis and comparison of books. Reviews are produced in order to promote reading among other Sixth Form students.
UPPER FIFTH BOOK CLUB
When Thursday 13:35 –14:05
Where Library
Staff involved Mr McW illiams
Age range Upper 5th
Description This club discusses fiction books – plots, characters, twists etc. Members are encouraged to read outside their natural area of choice and to engage with others. Reviews are produced in order to promote reading among other Upper 5th pupils.
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LOWER FIFTH BOOK CLUB
When Wednesday 13:40 –14:10
Where Library Staff involved Mr McWilliams
Age range Lower 5th
Description This club discusses fiction books – plots, characters, twists etc. Members are encouraged to read outside their natural area of choice and to engage with others. Reviews are produced in order to promote reading among other Lower 5th pupils.
UPPER 4TH & LOWER 4TH BOOK CLUB
When Friday 13:05 –13:35
Where Library Staff involved Mr McW illiams and Ms Sanche
Age range Upper 4th and Lower 4th
Description This club discusses fiction books – plots, characters, twists etc. Members are encouraged to read outside their natural area of choice and to engage with others. Reviews are produced in order to promote reading among other Middle School pupils.
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THIRD FORM BOOK CLUB
When Monday 13:35 –14:05
Where Library
Staff involved Mr McW illiams and Ms Sanchez
Age range 3rd Form
Description This club discusses fiction books – plots, characters, twists etc. Members are encouraged to read outside their natural area of choice and to engage with others. Reviews are produced in order to promote reading among other 3rd Form pupils.
SCHOOL PRODUCTION
When Thursday 16:20 –17:15 Friday 13:20 –14:05 16:20–17:15
Some Sundays 10:00–16:00
Where Orchard Hall/Studio Theatre
Staff involved Mr Randall
Age range All
Description Performance of ‘Oliver’ February 2024
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SIXTH FORM & UPPER FIFTH PRODUCTION
When Tuesday 16:20 –17:15
Some Sundays 10:00 –16:00
Where Studio Theatre/Drama Classroom
Staff involved Mr Randall
Age range Sixth Form and Upper 5th
Description Michaelmas Term Production of ‘A Doll’s House’
LAMDA
When Michaelmas and Lent Terms
Monday 16:20–17:15
Thursday 13:20 –14:00
Where Studio Theatre/Drama Classroom
Staff involved Mr Randall
Age range Lower 4th to Upper 6th. Third Form will automatically be taking LAMDA as part of the curriculum.
Description Drama activities in preparation for LAMDA exams.
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DANCE CLUBS
When Sixth Form, Upper 5th and Lower 5th: Wednesday 07:45 –08:30 (J School Hall)
Upper 4th: Thursday 07:45–08:30
Lower 4th: Wednesday 07:45 –08:30
3rd Form girls: Wednesday 13:20–13:50
3rd Form boys: Thursday 07:45 –08:30 (Studio Theatre)
Modern jazz open session:
Tuesday 13:10 –13:40
U5th, L5th and U4th Grade 5
jazz: Thursday 13:10 –13:40
Dance Show rehearsals:
Monday 13:10–13:40
Tuesday and Wednesday 16:20 –17:30
Where Dance Studio
Staff involved Ms Kestenbaum and Mr Aguilar
Age range All
Description Dance training and activities leading to public performances, including the annual Dance Show.
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HOLOCAUST AMBASSADOR PROJECT
When Friday 13:05 –13:45
Where History 4
Staff involved Miss Duckworth
Age range Lower 6th
Description This year the History Department is excited to introduce this new project to selected Lower 6th students. In September students will be invited to apply to become a Holocaust Ambassador. As part of the project seminars will take place on Friday lunchtimes to extend pupils’ knowledge of the events leading up to, during and after the Holocaust. During these seminars pupils will engage in discussions and debates and be challenged to think about this devastating period of history from a sociological, historical and theological point of view.
MIDDLE SCHOOL HISTORY AND POLITICS SOCIETY
When Friday 13:05 –13:30
Where History 1
Staff involved Miss Duckworth and Mr MacGinty
Age range Middle School
Description The society aims to provide a range of enrichment activities for enthusiastic young historians. Pupils are encouraged to undertake independent research and make presentations to their peers. There will also be DVDs, games, quizzes and debates throughout the year and opportunities to discuss historical matters with pupils in the Sixth Form and Upper School.
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GCSE GEOGRAPHY CLINIC
When Thursday 13:30 –14:00
Where Geography ICT
Staff involved Geography Department
Age range Upper 5th (& Lower 5th by invitation)
Description Weekly support sessions for GCSE geographers who need extra help with revision, exam practice and case study knowledge.
LAW SOCIETY
When Tuesday 08:00 –08:35
Where Scriptorium
Staff involved Mrs Norris et al.
Age range Lower 5th –Upper 6th
Description This society encourages pupils (and staff!) to consider who and what law is for: its different fields; its limitations; its boundaries, and its purpose. We do this through a programme determined and led by pupils, incorporating guided discussion sessions, visiting speakers, a Trinity term mock trial and a visit to one of the central London law institutions. Attendance is required for any Sixth Formers considering applying to read Law/Law related subjects at university.
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SOCIOLOGY RESEARCH CLUB
When Yellow Monday 13:00–13:30
Where Sociology Room 1EF
Staff involved Ms Comyn
Age range All
Description This club looks at examples of sociological research and the methods employed. Pupils will be given the opportunity to do some of their own research.
POLYGLOTS
When Yellow Tuesdays 13:30–14:00
Where MFL 3
Staff involved Mrs Brooks and Modern Languages Department
Age range Middle School
Description An introduction to a wide range of new languages. Food relating to the relevant language is always provided!
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MATHS PUZZLE CLUB
When Monday 13:30 –14:00
Where Maths 5
Staff involved Mrs Jarvis
Age range Lower 4th and 3rd Form
Description A variety of fun puzzles and games to hone maths thinking skills
MATHS CLINIC
When Monday and Friday 13:05 –13:35
Where Maths 4
Staff involved Maths Department staff and Sixth Form helpers
Age range All
Description Individual, informal help with maths, catching up with missed work and building confidence in maths.
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‘A’ LEVEL CHEMISTRY CLINIC
When Red Tuesday 16:20 –17:15
Where Chemistry 2
Staff involved Dr Ragga
Age range Sixth Form
Description Pupils should attend Chemistry Clinic as soon as possible when they are experiencing difficulty understanding a challenging concept. They should bring along a prep or textbook.
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GCSE CHEMISTRY CLINIC
When Yellow Thursday 16:20 –17:15
Where Chemistry 2
Staff involved Chemistry Department
Age range Upper School
Description Pupils should attend Chemistry Clinic as soon as possible when they are experiencing difficulty understanding a challenging concept. They should bring along a prep or textbook.
‘A’ LEVEL PHYSICS CLINIC
When Monday 16:20 –17:00
Where Physics 1
Staff involved Physics Department
Age range Sixth Form
Description Bring any problems or prep questions for extra help.
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GCSE PHYSICS CLINIC
When Thursday 13:0 5–13:30
Where Physics 1
Staff involved Physics Department
Age range Upper School and Upper 4th
Description Bring any problems or prep questions for extra help.
ENGINEERING SOCIETY
When Tuesday 13:05 –13:35
Where Maths 3
Staff involved Dr Manieri, Ms Fitzgerald and U6th students
Age range All
Description This society is led by senior maths and physics students for younger pupils. The focus of the programme is on creation and design, and the aim is to enter one or more national competitions. Attendance is required for any pupils considering applying to read Engineering/Engineering related subjects at university.
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VEX ROBOTICS CLUB
When Tuesday 16:20 –17:00
Where Helikon Centre
Staff involved Dr Curtis
Age range Lower 6th, Upper 5th and Lower 5th
Description
What skills do you need to work with robots? Which subjects should you study? How can you start your dream career in robotics?
Robots are the future, are already here and are everywhere! Many people are interested in pursuing a career in robotics. Robotics engineers are learners, masters of all trades and know a little bit about everything (at least everything important to robotics).
Robotics is a truly interdisciplinary career. If you want to work with robots you could study electronics, computer science, biotechnology, manufacturing, cognitive science…
Robot kits like Vex Robots are a good place to start computing with robotics, and we aim to qualify for the UK Nationals again.
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COMPUTING CLUB
When Tuesday 13:05 –14:05
Where ICT 1
Staff involved Mr Berard
Age range Lower 4th and 3rd Form
Description This club is a drop-in, informal get-together for pupils of all ages to get help with the syllabus or go beyond it. Topics covered include Python programming, processing (algorithmic art), SonicPi (algorithmic music), sound and video editing, AI for art/ music/literature and game design.
PYTHON CLINIC
When Thursday 13:05 –14:05
Where ICT 1
Staff involved Mr Berard
Age range Upper School and Upper 4th
Description Whether you are starting to learn Python, currently working with it as part of your computer science GCSE or wishing to go beyond the curriculum, this is a weekly space in which to seek help, practise the fundamentals or go further in your coding skills. You will be working under the supervision of an experienced software engineer – Mr Berard, before taking up teaching, used to write Python for money!
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ART & DESIGN CLUBS
When Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 16:30 –18:00
Where ADT Department
Staff involved ADT Department
Age range All
Description Monday:
• Middle School Design and Make Club (Mr Grodzicki)
• Photography Club (Ms Burns)
Tuesday:
• Animation Club (Mr Flanagan)
Thursday:
• GCSE Art & Design Club (Mr Pereira, Miss Linton & Mr Mendes)
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CONSORT
When Thursday 07:45 –08:30
Where Monteverdi
Staff involved Mr Eastwood
Age range All
Description This choir of boys and girls is by invitation only
GIRLS’ CHOIR
When Tuesday 08:00 –08:35
Where Monteverdi
Staff involved Miss John
Age range All
Description This choir is for all Senior School girls who enjoy singing. The choir sings at various events such as school concerts and ‘Party in the Park’ and will be going on tour to Barcelona in July 2024.
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CONCERT CHOIR
When Monday 13:15–14:00
Where Studio Theatre
Staff involved Miss John
Age range All Description The main Senior School choir for boys, girls and staff. The choir will be going on tour to Barcelona in July 2024.
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PAFTIES
When Monday 07:45–08:30
Some Fridays 16:20–17:15
Where Heritage Room
Staff involved Mr Thomas
Age range Sixth Form and Upper School
Description Small ‘close harmony’ singing group – repertoire varies from ‘barber’s shop’, Beatles, Beach Boys etc. to medieval music and madrigals.
STRING ENSEMBLE
When Friday 13:15 –14:00
Where Monteverdi
Staff involved Mr MacManus
Age range All
Description The String Ensemble explores the string orchestra repertoire, a selection of which they prepare for performances in school concerts. All welcome.
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SCHOOL ORCHESTRA
When Tuesday 16:20–17:15
Where Cloisters
Staff involved Mr Eastwood
Age range All
Description The School Orchestra focuses on romantic and 20th Century orchestral repertoire. Recent performances include Sibelius’ ‘Finlandia’, Ravel’s ‘Bolero’ and Shostakovich’s ‘Tahiti Trot’. Regular rehearsals for the full orchestra and sectionals ensure that all our players develop their ensemble and performance skills. Pupils should be approaching Grade 5 or above. For more details please contact the Music Department.
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BIG BAND
When Friday 08:00 –08:35
Where Monteverdi
Staff involved Mr Field
Age range All Description The Big Band features vocal soloists when required, and its repertoire ranges from Glenn Miller classics such as ‘In the Mood’ to contemporary film, TV and pop music.
WIND BAND
When Wednesday 07:45 –08:30
Where Monteverdi
Staff involved Miss John
Age range All
Description An ensemble for all wind and brass players in the school. Weekly rehearsals lead towards various concerts, both large and small.
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SIXTH FORM JAZZ ENSEMBLE
When Tuesday 13:15 –14:00
Where Monteverdi
Staff involved Mr Michael
Age range Sixth Form
Description A small ensemble which rehearses and performs jazz pieces and improvisation.
SENIOR JAZZ ENSEMBLE
When Monday 16:20 –17:00
Where Monteverdi
Staff involved Mr Michael
Age range Upper 5th
Description Where musicianship becomes teamwork, the Intermediate Jazz Ensemble learns to improvise, interact and function as a slick unit, playing jazz, funk, Latin and arrangements of pop and rock songs.
MIDDLE SCHOOL JAZZ ENSEMBLE
When Wednesday 13:15 –14:00
Where Steve Gadd
Staff involved Miss John
Age range Middle School
Description A small ensemble which rehearses and performs jazz pieces and improvisation.
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PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE 1
When Wednesday 13:15–14:00
Where Monteverdi
Staff involved Mr Butterworth
Age range 3rd Form–Lower 5th
Description An ensemble for our progressing percussionists.
PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE 2
When Thursday 13:15–14:00
Where Monteverdi
Staff involved Mr Butterworth
Age range Upper School
Description An ensemble for our senior percussionists.
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GUITAR ENSEMBLE
When Monday 13:15–14:00
Where Heritage Room
Staff involved Mr Scheuerer
Age range All
Description This group has the opportunity to perform at school concerts.
‘MIXCRAFT’ (MUSIC TECH CLUB)
When Thursday 07:45 –08:30
Where Stravinsky
Staff involved Mr Berard
Age range All
Description For musicians and non-musicians alike, this is a small, highcommitment workshop to learn and practise recording, editing and mixing in the school’s new studio. There is a weekly session before school plus ‘ad hoc’ sessions, including live recordings of school concerts etc.
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AFTER SCHOOL MUSIC JAM
When Wednesday 16:25 –17:15
Where Monteverdi
Staff involved Mr Berard
Age range All
Description Come and play music together just for the joy of it! We shall cover songs and write our own, composing through improvisation. All ages, levels and instruments welcome. You can come along on a regular basis or attend individual sessions.
MUSIC THEORY CLUB
When TBC
Where Brahms
Staff involved Mr Eastwood
Age range All
Description This club is for any pupil who is studying for an ABRSM theory exam and would like some extra support and guidance. See Music Department to arrange a session.
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CRICKET TRAINING
When Monday 07:45–08:30 (U12) 16:30–17:30 (U15/U14)
17:30–19:00 (Senior)
Thursday 07:45–08:30 (U13)
Where Sports Hall
Staff involved Mr Henri and other coaches
Age range All Description Each age-group will be assigned a weekly session in the Lent Term.
FENCING CLUB
When Wednesday 16:30–18:00 (Lower 4th and 3rd Form)
Thursday 16:30–18:00 (Upper 4th–Upper 6th)
Saturday 09:00–11:00 (Lower 4th and 3rd Form) 11:00–13:00 (Upper 4th–Upper 6th)
Where Sports Hall
Staff involved Mr Sadiq, Mr Sloman, Mr Hamika, Mr Bela and Mr Conyard
Age range All
Description From squad members to absolute beginners all pupils are welcome. Pupils must have long white socks, fencing breeches, a glove and a mask.
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ATHLETICS CLUB
When Monday (Trinity Term) 16:45–18:00
Where Perivale Athletics Track
Staff involved PE Department staff
Age range All
Description The club allows pupils to experience the sport and try out all event areas on our programme. Those who are members of the athletics squads and regularly represent the school will get extra training on their specific events with specialist coaching. Those who are looking to try out athletics or develop their athletic potential are always welcome.
VOLLEYBALL CLUB
When Wednesday (Yellow Week) 13:15–13:45 Friday 16:20–18:00
Where Sports Hall
Staff involved Mr Nijhar (Wednesday), Mr Scicinski (Friday)
Age range All
Description Volleyball practice and fixtures – beginners welcome.
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BASKETBALL CLUB
When Tuesday 13:05–13:35
Where Sports Hall
Staff involved Mr Jukes and Mr Coles
Age range L4th and 3rd Form
Description Basketball practice for boys and girls – beginners welcome.
BADMINTON CLUB
When Wednesday (Red Week) 13:15–13:45
Where Sports Hall
Staff involved Mr Mushiso
Age range All
Description Badminton practice for boys and girls – beginners welcome.
BOYS’ HOCKEY CLUB
When Thursday (Michaelmas Term) 13:05–13:35 Monday (Lent Term) 16:45–17:45
Where Sports Hall (Michaelmas), Perivale (Lent)
Staff involved Mr Nijhar
Age range All
Description Hockey practice for boys – beginners welcome. All participants will need a mouth guard and shin pads. Sticks will be provided.
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HOUSE 5-A-SIDE FOOTBALL
When Friday (Michaelmas and 13:10 –13:40 Lent Terms)
Where Sports Hall (Michaelmas), Perivale (Lent)
Staff involved Mr Fenlon and Mr Thomas
Age range All
Description House football tournaments for all year groups (each tournament played over three Fridays).
MOLVENO FOOTBALL TRAINING
When Trinity Term
Friday 13:10 –13:40 Monday and Thursday (up to 07:45 –08:30 half-term)
Where Sports Hall/Black Pitch
Staff involved Mr Thomas
Age range Lower 4th who are going to Molveno holiday and are selected for the squad
Description Training in preparation for the annual match against the local Italian team
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GIRLS’ RUGBY CLUB
When Monday (Michaelmas Term) 16:30–17:30
Where Junior School Astro
Staff involved Mr Coles
Age range All
Description A new club! Touch rugby practice for girls who are interested in the sport – beginners welcome.
GIRLS’ HOCKEY TRAINING
When Tuesday 16:45–18:00 (1st XI & 2nd XI)
Wednesday (Michaelmas Term) 16:45–18:00 (U13 and U12)
Thursday 16:45–18:00 (U15 and U14)
Where Perivale
Staff involved Hockey staff
Age range All
Description After school training sessions for pupils in addition to their games lessons. Pupils who are hoping to play ‘A’ or ‘B’ team hockey are expected to attend these sessions.
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NETBALL TRAINING
When Tuesday 16:45 –18:00 (1st VII, 2nd VII and U16)
Wednesday (Lent Term) 16:45 –18:00 (U13 and U12)
Thursday 16:45 –18:00 (U15 and U14)
Where Perivale (U12– U15) and Sports Hall (1st VII, 2nd VII and U16 only)
Staff involved Netball staff
Age range All Description After school training sessions for pupils in addition to their games lessons. Pupils who are hoping to play ‘A’ or ‘B’ team netball are expected to attend these sessions.
NETBALL SHOOTING & DEFENCE CLUB
When Tuesday 07:45 –08:30
Where Sports Hall
Staff involved Miss Maynard
Age range All
Description Morning training sessions for players looking to fine-tune their skills in either defence or attack.
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CRICKET CLUB
When Tuesday 16:45 –18:00 (1st XI & 2nd XI)
Wednesday 16:45 –18:00 (U13 and U12 boys and girls)
Thursday (Trinity Term) 16:45 –18:00 (U15 and U14)
Where Perivale
Staff involved Cricket staff
Age range All
Description After school training sessions for pupils in addition to their games lessons. Pupils who are hoping to play ‘A’ or ‘B’ team cricket are expected to attend these sessions.
MIXED TENNIS CLUB
When Tuesday 16:45 –18:00 (Seniors)
Wednesday 16:45 –18:00 (U13 and U12)
Thursday (Trinity Term) 16:45 –18:00 (U15 and U14)
Where Perivale
Staff involved Tennis staff
Age range All
Description After school training sessions for pupils in addition to their games lessons. Pupils who are hoping to play tennis for the school are expected to attend these sessions.
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BOYS’ TENNIS CLUB
When Monday (Trinity Term) 16:45 –17:45
Where Perivale
Staff involved Tennis staff
Age range All
Description After school training sessions for pupils. Depending on attendance at these sessions there may be fixtures. including the ‘Play Your Way To Wimbledon’ tournament.
TLS CLUBS
When Social Thinking: (3rd Form 08:35 –09:00 Monday, Lower 4th Tuesday)
Lexia Club (3rd Form, Thursday and Friday)
Printing Club (Friday)
Where TLS Department
Staff involved TLS Department staff
Age range All, with an emphasis on Middle School
Description Assorted pupil support activities – all clubs by invitation only.
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TRIPS 2023–24
Where Details
Teacher(s) in Charge
Germany Annual exchange with Benedictine school in Meschede – Mr Thomas, Miss Davis away leg in September, home leg in March and Dom Thomas
Annual history trip to Berlin during Activities Week in July History Department
Austria Ski trip to Zell am See February 2023
France Annual Lourdes pilgrimage during Easter holidays
Mr Billinge and Mrs McKenna
Mr McKeown
Belgium Annual trip to World War One battlefields during History Department Activities Week in July
Spain Concert Choir, Girls’ Choir and Pafties tour to Barcelona July 2024 Music Department
Italy Annual L4th trip to Molveno in the Dolomites during Mr Thomas Trinity half-term. The trip includes a visit to Venice and, the highlight of the week, a football match against the local team.
Iceland Geography trip June/July 2024
Geography Department
Wales Annual L5th activity and sustainability trip to St David’s Ms Fitzgerald and Mr Foley during Activities Week
Canada Ski trip to Marmot Basin March 2024
Sri Lanka U14/U13 cricket tour March/April 2024
Madagascar Biology trip July 2023
South Korea History and geography trip October 2023
Mr Billinge and Mrs McKenna
Mr Thomas, Mr Henri and Mr Nehls
Miss Perkins and Biology Department
History and Geography Departments
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