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.
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/Club | Who can take part? | When | Where | Staff Member to contact | Which term(s) does this run? |
| AR Library | Years 9-11 | WEEK 1: Break: Weds, Thurs Fri Lunch: Mon, Tues (games), Weds WEEK 2: Break: Mon, Wed, Fri Lunch: Mon, Wed, Fri (games) | AR, Library | Mrs Grey | All year round |
| AR Library | Years 5-8 | Break and lunch times | AR, Library | Mrs Allman | All year round |
| Breakfast Club | All students | 8.00 am – 8:40 am | Dining Hall | Mrs Hearn | All year round |
| MONDAY | ||||||
| Activity/ Club | Summary | Who can take part? | When | Where | Staff Member to contact | Which term(s) does this run? |
| Football | Enjoy a kick about. | Years 5&6 Boys | 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm | Sports Hall | Miss Chisholm and Miss Nesbit | All year round |
| LGBTQAI+ and Mental Health | Connect with other people, learn new skills and complete fun, inclusive activities. | All year groups | 3:15 pm- 4:00 pm | Lower School Quay | Mrs Donohoe & Mrs McNaughton | Week 1, All year round |
| Homework Club | For students to complete their homework and get support if needed. SIGN UP REQUIRED, please see Ms Johnson. | Years 5-9 | 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm | Library | Mrs Johnson | All year round |
| News Club | Students 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 – 13 | 1:35pm – 2:15pm | AR25 | Mrs Hillman-Mawer & Miss Morley | Week 1, All year round |
| Pokemon Club | A 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 – 8 | 3:15pm – 4:00pm | Mobile 2 | Ms Wayman | All year round |
| Quiet Study | A quiet study place where students can complete homework, coursework or revise for lessons. | Year 11 | 1:35 pm – 2:15 | AR07 | Mrs Bailey | Week 1, All year round |
| TUESDAY | ||||||
| Activity/ Club | Summary | Who can take part? | When | Where | Staff Member to contact | Which term(s) does this run? |
| Duke of Edinburgh | Try 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. | Year 9 | 3:15 pm – 4:00 pm | AR30 | Mr Armstrong | All year round |
| Duke of Edinburgh | Try 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. | Year 10 | 3:15 pm – 4:00 pm | AR35 | Mr Gwillim | All year round |
| Early Birds | Come in to the library before school. | All year groups. | 8:00 am – 8:45 am | Library | Mrs Johnson | All year round |
| Fiction Writing | Based 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 9-13 | 1:25pm – 2:15pm | AR29 | Miss Symm | All year round |
| Food Club | Ingredients 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 groups | 3:15pm – 4:15pm | AR16 | Mrs Christodoulidou | All year round |
| Kickboxing | Enhanced physical fitness, self-defense skills, improved discipline and focus, stress relief and emotional well-being and improved social skills. | All year groups | 3.15pm – 4.15pm | Dance Studio | Adam White (external) hybridkickboxingamble@gmail.com Email to book | All year round |
| GCSE Art | Time to catch up on missed or unfinished artwork | Years 10 and 11 | 3:15pm – 4:15 | AR20 | Miss Scrimgeour | All year round |
| GCSE Photo | For those Y11 students who need to catch up or more time to complete their GCSE Photography coursework. | Year 11 | 3.15pm – 4:15pm | Photo Studio | Mrs Yuill | All year round |
| LGBTQAI+ and Mental Health | Connect with other people, learn new skills and complete fun, inclusive activities. | All year groups | 3:15pm – 4:00pm | Lower School Quay | Mrs Donohoe & Mrs McNaughton | Week 2, All year round |
| Quiet Study | A quiet study place where students can complete homework, coursework or revise for lessons. | Year 11 | 1:35 pm – 2:15 pm | AR07 | Mrs Bailey | Week 1, All year round |
| WEDNESDAY | ||||||
| Activity/ Club | Summary | Who can take part? | When | Where | Staff Member to contact | Which term(s) does this run? |
| Drama Club & Panto | There’s something for everyone as the club covers different aspects of performance such as singing, dancing, and acting. | Years 5-9 | 3:15pm – 4:15pm | AR08 | Mrs Frith | All year round |
| Early Birds | Come in to the library before school. | All year groups | 8:00am – 8:40am | Library | Mrs Johnson | All year round |
| Football | Enjoy a kick about. | Year 5&6 Girls | 3:15 pm – 4.15 pm | Sports Hall | Miss Chisholm | All year round |
| Football | Enjoy a kick about. | Years 9 and 10 Boys | 3:15 pm – 4.15 pm | Sports Hall | Mr Blake & Mr Watson | All year round |
| GCSE Art | For those Y11 students who need to catch up or more time to complete their GCSE Art coursework | Years 10 and 11 | 3:15pm – 4:15pm | AR20 | Miss Scrimgeour | All year round |
| Netball | Students 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 only | 3:15pm – 4:15pm | Sports Hall | Mrs McGowan | All year round |
| Pages for Ages Poetry Club | Each 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 5-8 | 12:35pm-1:15pm | Library | Ms Amy | All year round |
| Quiet Study | A quiet study place where students can complete homework, coursework or revise for lessons. | Year 11 | 1:35 pm – 2.15 pm | AR07 | Mrs Bailey | Week 2, All year round |
| THURSDAY | ||||||
| Activity/Club | Summary | Who can take part? | When | Where | Staff Member to contact | Which term(s) does this run? |
| Drama Club & Panto | There’s something for everyone as the club covers different aspects of performance such as singing, dancing, and acting. | Years 5-9 | 3.15 pm – 4.15 pm | AR08 | Mrs Frith | All year round |
| Football | Enjoy a kick about. | Years 7-9 Girls | 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm | Sports Hall | Miss Chisholm & Mr Watson | All year round |
| Quiet Study | A quiet study place where students can complete homework, coursework or revise for lessons. | Year 11 | 1:35 pm – 2:15 pm | AR07 | Mrs Bailey | Week 2, All year round |
| FRIDAY | ||||||
| Activity/Club | Summary | Who can take part? | When | Where | Staff Member to contact | Which term(s) does this run? |
Do you have a skill or talent that you could share with our students through an extracurricular club? If you are interested in getting involved, please email coneil01@jcsc.co.uk