Extracurricular Activities
St. Mary’s offers a diverse range of exciting clubs, activities, and trips for students to participate in. Take a look at our comprehensive list below, which includes upcoming trips and activities that are usually held during lunch or after school. Please note that activities, particularly sports, may vary each half-term, so we encourage you to check back regularly.
Year 12 London Trip
18th-20th February
2024
Years 9 & 10 Ski Trip
9th - 16th March
2024
Years 8-10 Boulogne Trip
25th - 28th March
2024
Nepal Trip
6th - 16th July 2024
2024
Badminton
Takes place after school on Mondays for the Year 10 OCR Group.
Basketball
Takes place after school on Thursdays for Years 9 to 11 and Sixth Form.
Brian Rose Boxing
Takes place on Tuesdays for Years 7 to 10. See Mr Reidy for more information.
Chaplaincy Drop In
Open to anyone who would like to talk to a Chaplain. Come along for a private chat. Takes place at lunch time on Tuesdays in 0MI2 and after school on Thursdays in the Chapel. Open to all students.
Colour & Chat
Come and socialise and make new friends whilst doing something creative. Chaplains are also available for a private chat. Takes place at lunch time on Tuesdays in 0MI2 for all students.
Choir
Enjoy singing, learn new music and harmonies, and prepare for performances throughout the year. Takes place on Thursdays after school in the Chapel for all students.
Design Technology GCSE Sessions
Takes place after school (3-4pm) on: Tuesdays for Food, Textiles & Creative Design sessions. Wednesdays for Graphics sessions
Football
Takes place after school on: Mondays for Y8 boys and Y9 to Y10 girls. On Tuesdays for Y7 & Y8 girls, Y9 boys and for boys fixtures. On Wednesdays for Y7 & Y10 boys.
Games Club
Takes place at lunch time every day in 0LS2. Open to all students.
GCSE Music Practical Sessions
Takes place after school on Wednesdays in 1MU1. See Miss McKay for more details.
Homework Club
Takes place at lunch time every day in 0HU5. Open to all students.
Knitting & Crochet Club
Takes place after school on Tuesdays in the Library for all students.
KS3 Music Club
Takes place at first half of lunch on Mondays in 1MU1 for all students. See Miss McKay for more details.
Live Simply Group
Plan, contribute to and lead activities and fundraisers to help the school achieve the Live Simply award. Takes place on Mondays after school in 2CE for all students.
Media Catch-Up
Takes place after school on Wednesdays in the 1MD1
Netball
Takes place after school on Tuesdays for Years 7 to 11 girls fixtures and practice.
Pupil Chaplains
Support the Chaplaincy by organising and leading activities, assemblies, prayers, lessons, charity events, and reflection. Takes place during morning registration on Fridays in the Upstairs Chapel. For all students.
Rugby
Takes place on Thursdays for Years 7 to 9 boys. Rugby will commence on the 28th September.
School Band
Takes place after school on Fridays in 1MU1. See Miss McKay for more details.
School Production of Elf the musical
Rehearsals take place after school on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for cast and crew in the Drama Hall.
Science Club
Come along and complete experiments and learn more about science with like minded folk. Takes place after school in Lab 1 between 3pm-4pm. Open to students in Years 7 to 9 only.
Shakespeare Club
Takes place after school on Tuesdays for students in Years 7 to 11 in 0DR2.
Year 12 CAFOD Leaders
A leadership programme for Year 12's. Sign up for the year and attend 3 CAFOD training days, develop leadership skills, and collaborate on CAFOD campaigns and fundraisers. See the Chaplains for more details.
