Extra Curricular
Extra Curricular Programme
We have an extensive programme of extra curricular opportunities that all students take part in. Please click here for the programme.
In addition, we have a ambitious programme of lunchtime and after-school clubs that we strongly encourage students to take part in. Information can be found here.
Extra Curricular Clubs
| Drama Department activities |
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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 Theatre Club Purpose: To appreciate and practice theater rigging and technical support. |
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School Show rehearsals Meets: Monday and Wednesday after school in the Drama studio |
| Music Department Activities - see Mr Lockley for more information |
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| What’s going on? | Where/When? | Who? | Description |
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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 |
| Lower voices choir | Wednesday break 11:10-11:40 MU2 | Confident singers with lower voices | Student led ensenble/barber shop style |
| Brass Group | Red 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 | Blue Wednesdays 1:40-2:10 MU1 |
Brass players and saxophones grade 3+ Kit/guitar/bass /keys invitation only due to limited spaces |
Anything from traditional Brass Band up to modern day pop and film music |
| String Group | Wednesdays 1:40-2:10 MU2 | Grade 4+ invitation only. Please register your interest | We explore classic String Orchestra and Quartet repertoire |
| 6th Form Choir | Thursday Break MU1 (11.10-11.40) | Confident y12/13 singers | Student led choir |
| Junior Orchestra - year 8 Choir | 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+ | Ensemble performing arrangements and medleys of some of their favourite pieces of music |
| Guitar Group | Friday 1:50-2:30 MU2 | Any Guitarists lookig to perform in a group | Variety of pieces |
| Year 7 Choir | Friday MU2 1:40-2:10 | Enthusiastic y7 singers! | Fun repertoire/you do not need to be able to read music |
| Sport activities – see Mr Sharpe for more details |
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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’ Football training Years 7 & 8 |
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Boys’ Rugby Years 7 & 8 |
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Squad Badminton Training |
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Year 7 Mixed Table Tennis |
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Year 9 Boys Football Training |
| Year 7 Netball Training Meets: After school Mondays on the netball courts |
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Badminton Years 9,10 & 11, mixed boys and girls |
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Boys’ Football training Year 11 |
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All years mixed Gymnastics |
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All years mixed Lacrosse |
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Netball Year 8 |
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Girls Hockey Training & Fixtures |
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Football Training |
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Football Training |
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Mixed Table Tennis Years 10 & 11 |
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Performance Cross Country - all year groups No need to book |
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Senior Girls’ Football Under 15s and Under 16s |
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Senior Girls Netball Training |
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Years 7 & 8 Mixed Badminton |
| Senior Boys Rugby Training Meets: Wednesday lunch times on the school field |
| Senior Boys Football Training Meets: Wednesday lunch times on the school field |
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Year 11 Netball Training |
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All years Girls Rugby Training |
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All years mixed Handball |
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Mixed Netball years 7 & 8 |
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Year 10 Netball training |
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Year 9 Netball Training |
| Year 7 Football Training Meets: Thursday after school on the field |
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Years 8 & 9 Mixed Table Tennis |
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Year 10 Rugby, (from October) |
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Girls’ Football Under 13s |
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Mixed Trampolining club Year 8 |
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Cross Country, all year groups - mixed session |
| 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 TBA |
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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: Every Thursday, lunch time in H1 Youth worker, John Spence will attend each fortnight from Chesham Church |
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Politics Society - Chesham Chats. Purpose: To discuss politics and current affairs, Podcast also recorded. Meets: Every Monday, at 2pm in H7 |
| Career or University Preparation |
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A-level Psychology Research Sessions Purpose: To provide students and advice about the Psychology course. A chance to immerse yourself in new and contemporary psychological research through intellectual discussions with your peers. Practice your research methods skills by developing and undertaking your own research and explore areas in psychology you are interested in and don't feature on the A Level specification Years: 12-13 |
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A-level Psychology Support Purpose: Teacher supervised support in A level Psychology. This support could include; subject knowledge, exam technique and organisation skills. Years: 12-13 |
| Other Activities |
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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 C2 from 1.45pm-2.30pm |
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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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Engineering Session All year groups Purpose: Open to complete or work on projects |
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Chess Club All year groups - no experience necessary - no need to book |
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Book Club - in the Library Years: 7,8 & 9 meets Thursday at 2.10pm Please see Miss Winter to sign up |
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A level - Book Club Year 13 |
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Geography Club - Blue week in H12 Years 7 & 8 from 2pm-2.30pm |
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Geography Club Drop in for Year 11 |
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Maths Club For KS3 on Thursday from 2pm-2.30pm in M7 |
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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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Flight Simulator Club Meets: IT1 on Friday lunchtime 1.40pm-2.40pm |
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Dungeons and Dragons Club Purpose: To play the official Dungeons and Dragons role-playing game. Meets: Tuesday lunch time in H1 - all year groups welcome. |
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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 Wednesdays, 1.50pm-2.35pm in the Library. No need to sign up. |
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History Archive Club - years 7, 8 & 12 Purpose: This is a relaxed and fun club where students can get their hands on the school's archive and help catalogue it and care for it with professional archival materials. We find stories, mysteries, and make displays using the materials. Meets: Fridays from 2pm-2.30pm in L1 |
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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 - (year 7 preferance) and Thursday, after school in A1 & A2 A2 - KS3 - planned activity |
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EAST-STEM Club (organised by the Science department) Purpose: 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: Week days 4pm daily at CGS stables or Moors Farm - contact Miss Thoday for details to sign up |