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Extra Curricular
| Drama Department activities - see Mrs Neagle for more information |
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Glee Club Purpose: To practice and perform show choir and choreographed musical routines. |
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Film Club Purpose: To discuss and practice filmmaking |
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GCSE and A-Level Drama Rehearsal Club Purpose: To rehearse for the performance portion of GCSE and A-Level Drama. |
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Drama Club Purpose: To appreciate and practice stage acting. |
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Technical Drama Club Purpose: To appreciate and practice theater rigging and technical support. |
| Music Department Activities - see Mrs Jashari for more information |
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| Choir | Mondays 1.45-2.30 MU1 | Everyone welcome Yrs 7-13 | Choir is one for the largest ensembles in the school. They sing a range of music from musical theatre to film and Classical music. Bring a packed lunch with you! |
| Orchestra | Tuesdays 1:50-2:30 MU2 | All orchestral instruments g4+ (easier parts available upon request) | Like choir, orchestra is one of the largest ensembles and enjoys a range of Classical and film music |
| Man Choir | Wednesday Break MU2 | Confident singers with broken voices | Student led ensemble/Barbershop style |
| Brass Group | Blue Wednesdays 1:40-2:10 MU1 | All brass players (recommended g3+ but easier parts are available) | Anything from traditional Brass Band up to modern day pop and film music |
| Big Band | Red Wednesdays 1:40-2:10 MU1 |
Brass players and saxophones g3+ Kit/guitar/bass /keys invitation only due to limited spaces |
Jazz, Rock, and Fusion Standards from the 1950s up until modern day |
| String Group | Wednesdays 1:40-2:10 MU2 | Strings players g4+ | We explore classic String Orchestra and Quartet repertoire |
| 6th Form Choir | Thursday Break MU1 | Confident y12/13 singers | Student led |
| Junior Orchestra | Thursday MU2 1:40-2:10 | All instruments from beginner to grade 3 | This is a great way to gain experience in an ensemble |
| Flute Choir | Thursday MU1 1:40-2:10 | All flutes grade 3+ (easier parts are available upon request) | Student led ensemble performing arrangements and medleys of some of their favourite pieces of music |
| Guitar Group | Thursday 2:10-2:40 MU2 | Classical Guitarists (recommended g1+) | This is a great opportunity to get involved in an ensemble |
| Year 7 Choir | Friday MU2 1:40-2:10 | Enthusiastic y7 singers! | Fun repertoire/you do not need to be able to read music |
| Carnatic Group | Friday MU2 2:10-2:40 | Anyone who plays or is interested in Indian Classical music |
| Sport activities – see Miss Cogger for more |
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| During Autumn first half term, Basketball, Netball, Football, Hockey, Badminton, Gymnstics, Dance, Volleyball, Rugby, and Cross-country are offered. These are ordered by practice day and time. |
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Girls’ Basketball Years 7-9 |
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Girls’ Netball Year 9 |
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Badminton Years 8-9, boys and girls |
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Boys’ Football Year 9 |
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Boys’ Football Under 15s and Under 16s |
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Girls’ Hockey, all ages |
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Table Tennis all ages, boys and girls |
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Girls’ Netball Year 10 |
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Girls’ Netball Year 8 |
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Volleyball all ages, boys and girls |
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Girls’ Football Under 15s and Under 16s |
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Boys’ Football Year 7 |
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Boys’ Rugby Year 10 |
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Girls’ Netball Senior and Year 11 |
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Girls’ Gymnastics |
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Girls’ Netball Year 7 |
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Badminton Years 9-10, boys and girls |
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Girls’ Football Senior |
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Boys’ Football Year 8 |
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Girls’ Dance, all ages |
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Badminton, Years 11-13, boys and girls |
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Girls’ Football Under 13s |
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Boys’ Football Year 11 |
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Cross Country, all ages boys and girls |
| Discussion and social groups |
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A-Level English Literature Society (organised by the English department) Purpose: To develop independent, wider reading around the A Level OCR English Literature syllabus Meets: Tuesdays, 1.45pm in H2 |
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Year 7, 8 & 9 Book Club (Organised by the Learning Support Department) Purpose: to review and talk about books Meets: Fridays, lunch time 2.10-2.35pm in H2 (limited to 15 places per meeting) |
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Christian Union Purpose: To encourage students to grow deeper in their faith and understanding and provide an opportunity for fellowship together this week Meets: Wednesdays, lunch time in M5 |
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Politics Society Purpose: To discuss politics and current affairs Meets: Fridays, red week at lunch time in H7 |
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Economics Society (https://www.cheshamgrammar.org/4541/economics-society) Purpose: To present and debate economics ideas, and learn about the global economy Meets: Fridays, lunch time in T8 |
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Feminist Society Purpose: To debate current issues and events and to address misconceptions in feminism Meets: Mondays, lunch time in H10 |
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Undertale Discussion Group Purpose: To discuss the Undertale video game franchise and related fiction. Meets: Blue Week Thursdays, lunch time in IT2 |
| Career or University Preparation |
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Year 13 German History Lecture Series (organised by the History Department) Purpose: To learn more about German History in an academic setting Meets: Tuesdays, lunch time |
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A-level Psychology Support Sessions Purpose: To provide students and advice about the Psychology course. Meets: Wednesday, lunch times in D4 (contact Mrs Harris to arrange) |
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GCSE Geography Support Sessions Purpose: To assist our student geographers, mainly Year 11. Meets: Wednesdays, lunch time in H11 |
| Causes |
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LGBTQ+ Pride Purpose: To provide a friendly inclusive space for LGBTQ+ students and supporters to raise awareness and learn more about LGBTQ+ issues. Meets: Tuesdays, lunch time D3 |
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CGS Eco Committee Purpose: To consider the environmental impact that CGS has and to make positive change Meets: Red Week Wednesdays, lunch time in S5 |
| Skills, arts, crafts and hobbies |
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Video Game Club (organised by the Computer Science department) Purpose: To give students an opportunity to play video games on their own or with others, discuss various different video games that they enjoy and share their love of gaming. Meets: Fridays, lunch time in IT2 |
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Computer Programming Club Year 7-9 (organised by the Computer Science Department) Purpose: To learn and practice computer programming Meets: Wednesdays, lunch time |
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Dungeons and Dragons Club Purpose: To play the official Dungeons and Dragons role-playing game. Meets: Tuesday and Thursday, lunch time in H7 |
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Creative Writing Club (organised by the English Department) Purpose: To inspire students to enjoy writing in a variety of different forms Meets: Blue Week Tuesdays, 2.00pm in H1 |
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Chess Club Purpose: To encourage students to play and enjoy chess Meets: Daily at lunch time in S12 |
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Art Club (organised by the Art and Photography Department) Purpose: To pursue art and craft based activities using a variety of media and techniques Meets: Tuesday and Thursday, after school in A1 |
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EAST-STEM Club (organised by the Science department) Puprose: To give Year 7 and 8 students the chance to play with STEM kit Meets: Thursdays, lunch time in S3 |
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Equestrian Club (https://www.cheshamgrammar.org/2053/cgs-equestrian-club) Purpose: Learn to ride and care for horses, this is CGS's oldest ongoing club Meets: various times, contact Miss Thoday for details |