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Co-Curricular Activities


Co-curricular activities are a central part of the Sixth Form experience at Denstone, offering pupils the opportunity to explore interests, develop new skills and build confidence beyond the classroom.

Every Tuesday and Thursday, pupils can choose to take part in a wide range of activities or use the time to focus on their academic studies. This flexibility is built into the Shape of the Week, ensuring a healthy balance between academic commitments and personal development.

As you will see from the activity lists below, there is something for everyone. Pupils can immerse themselves in sport, express creativity through the arts, or take on responsibility through leadership and service opportunities. These experiences play a vital role in shaping well-rounded individuals and enhancing future pathways and career opportunities.

Activities are selected each term from a dedicated list for each year group, allowing pupils to tailor their experience to their interests and ambitions. All activities are open to all pupils unless otherwise stated, reinforcing the inclusive and supportive nature of life in the Sixth Form.

Participation in co-curricular life also complements the College’s strong focus on pastoral care, helping pupils to build friendships, develop resilience and maintain a positive sense of wellbeing throughout their time at Denstone.

The College

Lower School (year 7 to 9)
  • 2nd Form Drama Festival
  • Baking
  • Book Club
  • Boys Football
  • Boys Rugby 7s
  • Chamber Choir
  • Chess
  • Climbing
  • Craft
  • Creative Minds
  • Cricket
  • Cross Stitch
  • Duke of Edinburgh Bronze
  • Firlm Club
  • Form Carousels (multi-activity)
  • Frozen (Lower School Play)
  • Frozen Dance Group
  • Girls Hockey
  • How to Score & Umpire Cricket
  • IT Classroom Access
  • Japanese for beginners
  • Ju-Jitsu
  • Music Theory (Grade 5+)
  • Performance Centre – Gym
  • Performance Dance
  • Robotics Club
  • Rock & Pop Academy
  • STEM
  • Swimming
  • Think Tank
  • Traditional Board Games
  • War Hammer Club
MIDDLE School (YEAR 10 to 11)
  • Art GCSE
  • Baking
  • Boys Darts
  • Boys Football
  • Boys Rugby 7s
  • Boys Rugby XV
  • Chamber Choir
  • Chess
  • Combined Cadet Forces
  • Cricket
  • Cricket – Senior Fielding
  • Duke of Edinburgh Silver
  • Drone Instruction (CCF Only)
  • DT GCSE
  • Girls Hockey
  • Grease (Middle & Senior School Musical)
  • How to Score & Umpire Cricket
  • Indoor Hockey
  • IT Classroom Access
  • Japanese for beginners
  • Music Theory (Grade 5+)
  • Performance Centre - Gym
  • Robotics Club
  • Rock & Pop Academy
  • Spanish Exchange
  • Supervised Study
  • Swimming
  • Tech Crew
  • Traditional Board Games
  • Volunteering
  • War Hammer Club
SIXTH FORM
  • Art A-Level
  • Boys Football
  • Boys Rugby 7s
  • Boys Rugby XV
  • Chamber Choir
  • Chess
  • Combined Cadet Forces
  • Cricket – Senior Fielding
  • Drone Instruction (CCF Only)
  • DT A-Level
  • EPQ
  • Frozen (Lower School Play) – set design
  • Girls Darts
  • Girls Hockey
  • Grease (Middle & Senior School Musical)
  • How to Score & Umpire Cricket
  • Indoor Hockey
  • IT Classroom Access
  • Music Theory (Grade 5+)
  • Performance Centre - Gym
  • Robotics Club
  • Rock & Pop Academy
  • Spanish Exchange
  • Supervised Study
  • Swimming
  • Tech Crew
  • Volunteering
  • War Hammer Club

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