Clubs and Activities

As part of our commitment to educating and developing the whole child, we recognise the importance of providing a wide range of co-curricular activities throughout the school week.

Combined with our academic curriculum, our varied co-curricular programme ensures that students thrive through a holistic and rounded education, giving them the opportunities to excel in whatever talent or gift they would like to pursue.

There are over 100 clubs on offer before school, after school and at lunchtimes.

Every Wednesday afternoon our standard timetable ends and pupils are allocated one of over 40 different opportunities.

The list of activities changes from term to term but offers something for every individual and represents a key part of our education “beyond the classroom”. The healthy mix of ages contributes towards a warm and sociable school community throughout the year groups. The activities allow 1st Years to feel at ease in their new environment whilst empowering older students to practise leadership skills under the guidance of teachers.

A full list of activities will be made available in the Friday bulletins at the start of each term. It can also be viewed online here >

https://www.truroschool.com/senior-school/cocurricular/this-terms-schedule/

Any last minute updates will be communicated to pupils via the morning daily bulletin.

Our suggested expectations are that pupils should participate in the following number of clubs and activities, as a minimum each week:

• 1st, 2nd & 3rd Years – three clubs and activities • 4th & 5th Years - two clubs and activities • Sixth Form – one club or activity SAMPLE CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES

CREATIVE ARTS

Art Textile Club Ceramics Sewing and Knitting Jewellery Making

ENRICHMENT

Amnesty International Group Critical Thinking Careers Clinic Debating (Jnr) Debating (Snr) Ethical Dilemmas Medical Pathways and Interviews Model United Nations Philosophy Film Club Polygots Language Club Public Speaking Science - Bronze Crest Award

GREAT OUTDOORS

Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Ten Tors ECO Group Gardening

HEALTH & WELLBEING

ACHE Charity Committee Christian Union (Jnr) Christian Union (Snr) Community Volunteering Cookery PERFORMING ARTS

Drama Drama Tech Team LAMDA Music (numerous groups) B Naturals Song-Writing

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Astronomy Computing Digital Photography Design Technology Electronics 3D Printing and Solid Works

SPORTS & FITNESS

Sports Clubs Dance Sailing Horse Riding Military Fitness Training Trampolining Surfing

Some clubs may incur an additional charge but the majority are included in the Fees.