After School Clubs
Activities After School
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Extracurricular activities exist to provide educational experiences. not otherwise provided to our students in academic courses. They boost young people's social confidence; extend their social networks; and provide them with new skills and abilities. Above all, they offer an important space to have fun and relax away from the pressures of school work.
Meden School is dedicated to offering our students a variety of extra-curricular activities that appeal to our students varying needs and wants. Though not compulsory, we would encourage all of our students to participate in at least one activity.
By getting involved in activities beyond the classroom, students are also supporting their studies. It is those students, who are most involved in the extra-curricular programme, who achieve the most from their studies. Recent research has shown that in schools that offer extra-curricular activities, pupils’ GCSE results (and especially in the case of boys) could be raised by as much as 66%. It is certainly our experience that students who are heavily engaged in the extra-curricular life of the school, do well academically and tend to be happier well-adjusted people.
Extra-Curricular session take place predominantly on Mondays and Tuesdays afterschool. The school show participants will rehearse on additional evenings. More specific information will be sent to those students taking part.
Here is a guide to the activities available. This has been shared with students during assemblies.
Students in Y11 who have been assigned to an Intervention Session on a Monday or Tuesday, must attend that as a priority.
HOW TO SIGN UP
- Turn up!
- Your teacher will add you to the register.
- Once you’re a regular, you’ll stay on the register.
- Try different clubs, then stick with your favourite!
TIMETABLE
MONDAY
| EXTRA-CURRICULAR SESSION | LOCATION | TEACHER |
| Duke of Edinburgh* Not available to Y7 & 8 | A10 | Mr Farnworth, Miss Woodfield, Miss Cooper, Miss Cave, Mr Armson Miss Mann DT * Dof E is a commitment so if you want to take part see Miss Woodfield initially so you can apply to start the scheme MUST SIGN UP IN SEPTEMBER |
| Dance Club Extra session when School Production is running. | Hall / Drama Studio | Mrs Promosso-Migliore, Mr Clarke, Mrs Archdale, Mrs Mascareno Vera, Mrs Streets |
| Debate Club | B14 | Mr McDermid |
| Choir | Music Room | Miss Archdale This will be by invitation only. Please speak to Miss Archdale if you have any queries |
| Netball (Winter)/ Rounders (Summer) | Sports Courts | Miss Clarke |
| Psychology Club | A8 | Miss Parkes |
| Mindfulness | B4 | Miss Clogg |
| Robotics | K5 | Mr Ringer |
| Football Year 9 and Year 10 | Sports Courts | Mr Buxton |
| Computing Club | K1 | Mr McCartney |
TUESDAYS
| EXTRA-CURRICULAR SESSION | LOCATION | TEACHER |
| Duke of Edinburgh* Not available to Y7 & 8 | A10 | Mr Farnworth, Miss Woodfield, Miss Cooper, Miss Cave, Mr Armson Miss Mann DT * Dof E is a commitment so if you want to take part see Miss Woodfield initially so you can apply to start the scheme MUST SIGN UP IN SEPTEMBER |
| Drama Club. School Production 2026. | Hall / Drama Studio | Mrs Promosso-Migliore, Mr Clarke, Mrs Archdale, Mrs Mascareno Vera, Mrs Streets |
| Eco Warriors/ Garden | B15 | Mr Bailey |
| Table Top Games | A17 | Mr Cheetham & Mr Fuller |
| Fitness Suite | Fitness Suite | Mrs Rowland |
| Stem Club | A20 | Miss Rowley Miss Cadman |
| Badminton | Sports Hall | Mr Wiesztort |
| Art Club | B12 | Mrs Streets |
| Band | Music Room | Miss Archdale This will be by invitation only. Please speak to Miss Archdale if you have any queries. |
THURSDAYS
| EXTRA-CURRICULAR SESSION | LOCATION | TEACHER |
| School Production - Extra session when School Production is running. | Hall/ Drama Studio | Mrs Promosso-Migliore, Mr Clarke, Mrs Archdale, Mrs Mascareno Vera, Mrs Streets |
| Football with EFD Sports Y7 & 8 only** | Sports courts | EFD Development Team |
| Hockey | Sports courts | Mrs Kinney |
** Thursday Sessions are with Premier League Footballers and Coaches. They have played the game at high Level and hold UEFA A & B Licenses which means they can manage and coach young teams up to adult professional teams at Championship level. This means there are regular opportunities to be scouted and recommended to professional clubs as they have access to scouts from a variety of clubs. https://efdsportandeducation.co.uk/
PLEASE NOTE
If for any reason a club is not able to go ahead, we will email where we can.
Students are welcome to join another group for that week.