Extra Curricular Opportunities
Extra curricular opportunities
The school is proud of the number and variety of activities which take place outside of lessons. The sports that are currently on offer for both boys and girls as extra curricular activities include:
WINTER SPORTS: Football, Rugby Union, Hockey, Netball, Cross Country Running, Basketball
SUMMER SPORTS: Cricket, Rounders, Athletics
Non-sporting clubs offer the following activities to students, although not all clubs operate throughout the whole year:
| Drama | Choirs |
| Orchestra | Recorder Groups |
| Warhammer Club | Art Club |
| Dance Group | Library Club |
| Animation Club | Computer Club |
| Philosophy Group | Science Club |
Throughout the school year a number of competitions take place. These will vary from year to year but in the past the following have taken place:
| Chess Tournament | Poetry Competition |
| Maths Competition | Writers' Competition |
| Summer Sports Day | Winter Sports Afternoon |
| Year 5 Swimming Gala | Handwriting Competition |
| Rounders Competition | Northumbrian Police Quiz |
The School has been successful in presenting highly acclaimed theatrical and musical productions in the past and it is planned to present a major production in the summer once every two years. A Christmas Carol Service takes place at Hexham Abbey each year to which all parents are invited.
In the Easter Term, pupils produce a highly commended newspaper, which has won many regional awards. All pupils are encouraged to contribute and Year 7 and 8 students have the opportunity to act as editors and work with the Hexham Courant to put the paper together.
Each year the music department organises a concert to provide additional music resources. The School Choir and Orchestra participate in the Tynedale Music Festival.
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