Extracurricular Activities
Learning beyond the classroom
At St Richard’s, education is about more than lessons. We believe that pupils grow in confidence, character and faith through the experiences they have beyond the classroom.
Our extracurricular programme offers a wide range of opportunities in sport, music, drama, creativity, academic enrichment and service. We aim to ensure that every pupil can find something they enjoy, try something new and feel proud to be part of our community.
Taking part in clubs helps pupils build teamwork, resilience and leadership skills. It also encourages commitment, responsibility and a sense of belonging.
Clubs and Activities
Clubs run before school, at lunchtime and after school throughout the week. The offer includes sport, music, drama, creative subjects, academic support, faith groups and wellbeing activities.
Many clubs are open to all year groups. Some activities are designed for particular year groups or require invitation or sign-up. Further details about each club, including times and availability, can be found in the Clubs Timetable.
How to join and take part
Pupils can join most clubs by attending the first session. By doing this, they are added to the club register for the term.
All clubs are free to attend unless stated otherwise. Some trips or specialist activities may have a cost, which will always be shared with parents and carers in advance.
If you would like more information about a specific club or trip, please contact us at admin@strichardscc.com.
Pupils can choose from…
Sport and Physical Activity
We offer a strong programme of sport and fitness activities, including:
- Basketball
- Football
- Rugby (boys’ and girls’)
- Cricket
- Badminton
- Dodgeball
- Gymnastics and trampolining
- Kinball and benchball
- Table tennis
- Gym and fitness sessions
- Dance fitness and dance company
Opportunities are available for different year groups and levels of experience.
Music and Performing Arts
Pupils can rehearse, perform and develop their confidence through:
- Choir and vocal rehearsals
- Orchestra
- Woodwind ensemble
- String group
- Band night
- Drama clubs
- St Richard’s Theatre Company
- GCSE drama rehearsals
- Dance Company and Boys’ Dance Company
- Music GCSE support
“During the inspection we saw a choir practice where the room was overflowing with pupils.”
Creative
and Practical
Clubs
Creative and practical activities include:
- Art catch-up and GCSE workshops
- Textiles workshops
- Electronics Club
- Pixel Pioneers Club
- Craft and Natter
- Granny Square Club
- Chess Club
- Board Game Club
- Dungeons & Dragons
Academic Enrichment and Study Support
We also provide subject-based enrichment and homework support:
- History Club and History Film Club
- Young Investigators
- CREST Discovery Science Club
- Russian Club
- KS3 workshops
- Subject drop-in sessions (Science, RE, History)
- GCSE revision and catch-up sessions
- Prep Club and Prep Club Plus
These sessions help pupils with homework, revision and deeper learning.
Faith,
Leadership and Wellbeing
As a Catholic college, we offer opportunities that support faith, service and inclusion:
- Chaplaincy groups (including Altar Servers, Caritas Leaders and Fairtrade)
- Youth SVP
- Moments with God (prayer time)
- Breakfast Prayer Club
- Care for Creation
- R.A.G.E (Race and Gender Equality)
- PRIDE
- Time to Talk
- Mindful Colouring
These activities support reflection, community and personal wellbeing.
Trips and Educational Visits
Educational visits are an important part of school life.
In recent years, pupils have visited Berlin, Austria, France, Iceland and CERN in Switzerland. In the UK, trips have included the Eden Project and CAT Camp (Centre for Alternative Technology).
Departments also organise retreats, field trips, theatre visits and Duke of Edinburgh expeditions.
These experiences help pupils apply their learning in real-life situations.
Need to get in touch?
If you would like more information about extracurricular activities or upcoming trips, please contact the school.