We encourage our students to become involved in as many extra-curricular activities as possible, both in school and in the wider community. Our extra curricular activities evolve dependent on demand and interest from students. In addition to our extra-curricular clubs listed below, we also provide a Breakfast Club.


DUKE OF EDINBURGH

JCSC is proud to be able to offer the Duke of Edinburgh Award programme and prides itself on being one of the cheapest centres in the region. At JCSC, the Duke of Edinburgh Award (D of E) is run by Mr Gwillim and Mr Armstrong with support from many other members of school staff.

DUKE OF EDINBURGH

WHAT IS THE D OF E?

The D of E award scheme is open to anyone aged between 14 and 24, and consists of three levels – Bronze, Silver and Gold. Each award is achieved by completing a personal programme of activities within four different sections – ‘Volunteering’, ‘Physical’, ‘Skills’ and ‘Expedition’. The Gold award also includes a ‘Residential’ element.

The award can be personalised to include a wide variety of activities and projects. Most people will find themselves helping people or communities, developing new skills, and improving their fitness as part of the D of E award. Students can gain credit for activities they are probably already doing.

WHY DO THE D OF E?

The experience is a real adventure full of different aspects that are both challenging and fun. As well as discovering new skills, talents and making new friends, the experience also builds confidence and helps to prepare young people for university or working life.

The D of E award will arm you with skills such as self-management, problem solving, team working and communication; all of which are highly desirable skills that employers look for in candidates. Achieving the D of E award, particularly at Gold level, is also of great benefit to anyone going through the UCAS process and applying for universities. The achievement is recognised worldwide and well respected by employers and universities alike.

HOW DO I SIGN UP FOR THE D OF E AWARD?

The award is available to all and JCSC is committed to supporting any young person in achieving their award. Students will be presented with an opportunity to sign up for the award during the first half term of the academic year.

Currently, the awards are offered to the following year groups:

* Bronze Award – Year 9
* Silver Award – Year 10
* Gold Award – Year 12

Students are required to attend training sessions for their expedition section. These sessions will train the students in first aid, navigation and camp craft. All training sessions run after school with alternating group sessions. Please speak to Mr Gwillim for further details

EXTRA CURRICULAR CLUBS

Updated each term. Last update: 06/12/2023

Activity/ClubWho can take part?WhenWhereStaff Member to contactWhich term(s) does this run?
AR LibraryYears 9-11WEEK 1:
Break: Weds, Thurs Fri
Lunch: Mon, Tues (games), Weds

WEEK 2:
Break: Mon, Wed, Fri
Lunch: Mon, Wed, Fri (games)
AR, LibraryMrs GreyAll year round
AR LibraryYears 5-8Break and lunch timesAR, LibraryMrs AllmanAll year round
Breakfast ClubAll students8.00 am  – 8:40 amDining HallMrs HearnAll year round
MONDAY
Activity/
Club
SummaryWho can take part?WhenWhereStaff Member to contactWhich term(s) does this run?
FootballFootball skills and matchesYears 7 and 83.15 pm- 4.15 pmSports HallMr Blake & Mr WatsonAll year round
Homework ClubFor students to complete their homework and get support if needed. SIGN UP REQUIRED, please see Ms Johnson. Years 5-93:15 pm – 4:30 pmLibraryMrs JohnsonAll year round
News ClubStudents will be able to take part in writing any stories, non-fiction writing, jokes, or book reviews into a newsletter that will be printed every half term. Years 9 – 131:35pm – 2:15pmAR25Mrs Hillman-Mawer & Miss MorleyWeek 1, All year round
Pokemon ClubA space for all things Pokémon! There’ll be card trading and battling and hopefully trading and battling via Switch and Pokémon Go too!Years 5 – 83:15pm – 4:00pmMobile 2Ms WaymanAll year round
Quiet StudyA quiet study place where students can complete homework, coursework or revise for lessons.Year 11 1:35 pm – 2:15AR07Mrs BaileyWeek 1, All year round
TUESDAY
Activity/
Club
SummaryWho can take part?WhenWhereStaff Member to contactWhich term(s) does this run?
BadmintonYears 7-133:15pm – 4:15pmSports HallMr MooreAll year round
Duke of Edinburgh AwardTry something new or choose activities you know you love – either way, you’ll gain skills, make friends and achieve an Award that’ll set you up for life.Alternates Bronze one week (Y9) and silver the next (Y10/11)3.15 pm – 4.15 pmAR30Mr GwillimAll year round
Early BirdsCome in to the library before school.All year groups. 8:00 am – 8:45 amLibraryMrs JohnsonAll year round
Fiction WritingBased around the art of creative writing from across genres. Students will explore new prompts and ways of planning to help build atmosphere and detail in writing. They will also be exploring different forms including prose, poetry and drama. Student-selected pieces will be used to produce a school anthology.Years 9-131:25pm – 2:15pmAR29Miss SymmAll year round
Food ClubIngredients will be provided. Students will learn new food skills and put them into practice when carrying out a number of activities linked to practical cooking on a budget. Students will learn how to follow different recipes and cook for fun.All year groups3:15pm – 4:15pmAR16Mrs ChristodoulidouAll year round
GCSE ArtTime to catch up on missed or unfinished artworkYears 10 and 113:15pm – 4:15AR20Miss ScrimgeourAll year round
Lego Robotic ClubThis club provides students with greater experience of computer coding and working with a range of computer hardware such as sensors and motors alongside plenty of Lego!All year groups 3.15pm – 4.15 pmAR22Mr GainesAll year round
GCSE PhotoFor those Y11 students who need to catch up or more time to complete their GCSE Photography coursework.Year 113.15pm – 4:15pmPhoto StudioMrs YuillAll year round
Mental Health AmbassadorsFocuses on the emotional and mental health of the students within JCSC. We look at how to make JCSC a mentally healthy school through campaigning, raising awareness and implementing our ideas. Years 9 – 113:15pm – 4:00pmAR35Mrs DonohoeAll year round
Tycoon Enterprise CompetitionStudents can develop their enterprise skills by setting up and managing their own business. Students will work in teams to develop their own business idea and will be given a loan of up to £1,000 to get their business up and running. The teams will work together to sell their products and will compete against other school teams across the country. Those teams which have demonstrated that they have worked well together and have developed a successful business could be in with the chance of attending the final event in London.All year groups3:15pm-4:15pmAR30Mr O’NeilAll year round
Quiet Study A quiet study place where students can complete homework, coursework or revise for lessons.Year 111:35 pm –
2:15 pm
AR07Mrs BaileyWeek 1, All year round
WEDNESDAY
Activity/
Club
SummaryWho can take part?WhenWhereStaff Member to contactWhich term(s) does this run?
Drama Club & PantoThere’s something for everyone as the club covers different aspects of performance such as singing, dancing, and acting.Years 5-93:15pm – 4:15pmAR08Mrs FrithAll year round
Early BirdsCome in to the library before school.All year groups8:00am – 8:40amLibraryMrs JohnsonAll year round
FootballEnjoy a kick about Years 9 and 103:15 pm – 4.15 pmSports HallMr Blake & Mr WatsonAll year round
GCSE ArtFor those Y11 students who need to catch up or more time to complete their GCSE Art courseworkYears 10 and 113:15pm – 4:15pmAR20Miss ScrimgeourAll year round
NetballStudents will be developing a range of different skills such as shooting, passing and defending then applying these into games. There will also be the possibility of playing in friendlies against other schools.Years 7 and 8 girls only3:15pm – 4:15pmSports HallMrs McGowanAll year round
Pages for Ages Poetry ClubEach week, students read a poem together and try to emulate its style by creating their own. Students perform their poems to each other and work together on producing a school anthology of poetry.Years 5-812:35pm-1:15pmLibraryMs AmyAll year round
Quiet StudyA quiet study place where students can complete homework, coursework or revise for lessons.Year 111:35 pm –
2.15 pm
AR07Mrs BaileyWeek 2, All year round
THURSDAY
Activity/ClubSummaryWho can take part?WhenWhereStaff Member to contactWhich term(s) does this run?
Drama Club & PantoThere’s something for everyone as the club covers different aspects of performance such as singing, dancing, and acting.Years 5-93.15 pm – 4.15 pmAR08Mrs FrithAll year round
Homework ClubFor students to complete their homework and get support if needed. SIGN UP REQUIRED, please see Ms Johnson. Years 10 and 113:15 pm – 4:30 pm LibraryMrs JohnsonAll year round
Quiet StudyA quiet study place where students can complete homework, coursework or revise for lessons.Year 111:35 pm – 2:15 pm AR07Mrs BaileyWeek 2, All year round
FRIDAY
Activity/ClubSummaryWho can take part?WhenWhereStaff Member to contactWhich term(s) does this run?
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