Extra-Curricular Activities
Our school has a varied programme of activities that provide an outlet for existing talents or for girls to explore new interests. All activities are designed to be fun and offer the opportunity for pupils to feel part of the whole school community. School clubs and extra-curricular activities on offer are:
After School Club
This is a fun environment where pupils can access help with homework and projects.
Art Club
An open club to allow pupils to continue personal or school projects.
Astrogazer
For those who want to reach to the stars we have Astrogazers club weekly during term.
Badminton Club
Lunchtime racquet club
CEWC Club for Education in World Citizenship
Senior girls meet together to hear speakers and discuss affairs in other countries. They also take part in debates with other schools.
Cheerleaders
This is an occasional club to encourage pupil participation at major sporting events.
Computer Club
This club meets at lunchtime to give pupils the opportunity to become familiar with computers.
Dance Class
This is a professionally taught class to which aspiring dancers can subscribe. Thursday afternoon.
Drama Club
Pupils have the opportunity to take part in drama activities.
Dreams and Teams
International links with a Sri Lankan School for Year 12 pupils.
Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
Girls may enter the scheme at Bronze level (age 14), Silver (age 15) or Gold Level (age 16). There are four sections - Service, Skill, Physical Activity and Expedition. Expedition training is at lunch-time on Fridays and expeditions are at weekends.
Editorial Team
Members meet each week to discuss, investigate and produce articles for the school’s on-line e-magazine.
MUSIC
Choir
Junior and Senior Orchestra
Percussion Group
Recorder Groups
Irish Traditional Group
Rock Bands
These groups have an opportunity to perform in school at the Presentation of Certificates, the Carol Service and Musical Evenings. They also take part in events in the Community.
Pony Club
Girls have an opportunity to learn about horses by watching videos and going out on visits.
Scripture Union
The SU group meet for fellowship, Bible study, praise and outings.
Ski Club
This prepares pupils for the annual ski-trip.
Sociology Club
Senior School Club to discuss current social affairs.
Sports and Recreation Clubs
Hockey, Netball, Badminton, Basketball, Gymnastics, Tennis, Soccer, Trampolining, Aerobics, Cross-Country, Dance and Athletics clubs take place during lunchtime. Teams practise and play matches after school.
Toplink
This is a Youth Sport Trust programme for Year 11 young leaders who organise and coach a Sport Festival for Primary School Children.
Walk-a-Month Club
A Saturday walk every month encourages Junior pupils to take an interest in outdoor activities.
Young Enterprise
Involves pupils in competitions based on creative activities with a slant on business and communication skills.
Youth Bank
A pupil committee meets to allocate grants for pupil-led projects. This encourages economic awareness and citizenship skills.
Youth Sport
Junior pupils join P6's and P7's from the local primary schools for coaching in a variety of sports on Saturday mornings and Tuesday evenings.
