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The school provides a comprehensive co-curricular programme, which involves pupils in a variety of stimulating physical, artistic, cultural and recreational pursuits. A dedicated team of teachers and professional coaches ensures maximum participation and opportunity at all age groups, for both boys and girls. Details of which are published each term in the Co-Curricular Prospectus and the School Calendar. All students are expected to participate and balance is carefully monitored through the tutorial system, and recorded on the school report twice a year.

Involvement is considered beneficial to each individual's personal development. The co-curricular programme provides opportunities for students of all ages to take responsibility, work as part of a team, face new challenges and acquire new skills. The varied programme is designed to add breadth and depth to the student's own interests and experiences. Co-Curriculur Programme

Sport is very strong throughout the school, nurturing the elite athlete whilst equally catering for the enthusiastic participant. A broad range of sports are offered and we have a local and national reputation for excellence in both hockey and rowing. Music also enjoys an excellent reputation. Its range is broad, embracing a wide variety of styles in the many groups and ensembles that meet to make music. The school's musicians range from beginners to those who study in the junior departments of the London conservatoires and play in the National Youth Orchestra. The Drama Department plays a vital role in the co-curricular life of the School offering students the opportunity to engage in a wide range of theatrical experience. This includes two school productions, various drama clubs and frequent theatre visits, catering for a range of ages and abilities.

A wide variety of clubs and societies offer a range of activities and experiences throughout the school and allow plenty of scope for further student development and team building. These include: CCF, Duke of Edinburgh, Young Enterprise, Technology Challenge, Christian Union, Charities, Photography, Gibbon Society and Chess. Many subject based societies offer valuable learning experiences outside the classroom. In addition, the House system runs a full programme of house competitions and encourages participation at all levels of age and experience.

Co-Curriculur ProgrammeCo-curricular activities take place before school, during lunchtimes, after school and at weekends. Numerous trips, training camps and tours run during the holidays.

All staff are expected to take part in the co-curricular programme, thus offering an opportunity for students to work with teachers outside of the classroom, and to benefit from their knowledge and experience outside their academic specialist areas. This helps to foster better relationships between the staff and pupils and has a positive impact upon the school community as a whole.

 
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