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Drama Department activities - see Mrs Neagle for more information

Glee Club 

Purpose: To practice and perform show choir and choreographed musical routines. 
Meets: Mondays, lunch time in the drama studio 

Film Club 

Purpose: To discuss and practice filmmaking 
Meets: Tuesdays, lunch time in the drama studio 

GCSE and A-Level Drama Rehearsal Club 

Purpose: To rehearse for the performance portion of GCSE and A-Level Drama. 
Meets: Wednesdays, lunch time in the drama studio 

Drama Club 

Purpose: To appreciate and practice stage acting. 
Meets: Thursdays, lunch time in the drama studio 

Technical Drama Club 

Purpose: To appreciate and practice theater rigging and technical support. 
Meets: Fridays, lunch time in the drama studio 

Music Department Activities - see Mrs Jashari for more information
What’s going on? Where/When? Who? Description
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 
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. 

Girls’ Basketball Years 7-9 
Meets: Mondays at lunch time in the gym

Girls’ Netball Year 9 
Meets: Mondays afterschool at the netball courts 

Badminton Years 8-9, boys and girls 
Meets: Mondays at lunch time in the sports hall 

Boys’ Football Year 9 
Meets: Mondays at lunch time on the field 

Boys’ Football Under 15s and Under 16s 
Meets: Mondays afterschool on the field 

Girls’ Hockey, all ages 
Meets: Mondays afterschool at Amersham and Chesham Hockey Club 

Table Tennis all ages, boys and girls 
Meets: Tuesdays at lunch time in the gym 

Girls’ Netball Year 10 
Meets: Tuesdays afterschool at the netball courts 

Girls’ Netball Year 8  
Meets: Tuesdays afterschool at the netball courts 

Volleyball all ages, boys and girls 
Meets: Tuesdays at lunch time in the sports hall 

Girls’ Football Under 15s and Under 16s 
Meets: Tuesdays at lunch time on the field 

Boys’ Football Year 7 
Meets: Tuesdays at lunch time on the field 

Boys’ Rugby Year 10 
Meets: Tuesdays afterschool on the field 

Girls’ Netball Senior and Year 11 
Meets: Wednesdays afterschool at the netball courts 

Girls’ Gymnastics 
Meets: Thursdays at lunch time in the gym 

Girls’ Netball Year 7 
Meets: Thursdays afterschool at the netball courts 

Badminton Years 9-10, boys and girls 
Meets: Thursdays afterschool at the netball courts 

Girls’ Football Senior 
Meets: Thursdays at lunch time on the field 

Boys’ Football Year 8 
Meets: Thursdays at lunch time on the field 

Girls’ Dance, all ages 
Meets: Fridays at lunch time in the gym 

Badminton, Years 11-13, boys and girls 
Meets: Fridays at lunch time in the sports hall 

Girls’ Football Under 13s 
Meets: Fridays at lunch time on the field 

Boys’ Football Year 11 
Meets: Fridays at lunch time on the field 

Cross Country, all ages boys and girls 
Meets: Fridays at lunch times on the field 

Discussion and social groups

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
Sponsors: Mrs Stevens and Ms Fisher

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)
Sponsors: Mrs Mitchell

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
Sponsors: Mr Peoples and Mrs Horn

Politics Society

Purpose: To discuss politics and current affairs

Meets: Fridays, red week at lunch time in H7
Sponsors: Mr Selsby

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
Sponsors: Mrs Carr

Feminist Society

Purpose: To debate current issues and events and to address misconceptions in feminism

Meets: Mondays, lunch time in H10
Sponsors: Mrs Curtis

Undertale Discussion Group

Purpose: To discuss the Undertale video game franchise and related fiction. 

Meets: Blue Week Thursdays, lunch time in IT2 
Sponsors: Ms Kolka

Career or University Preparation

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
Sponsors: Mrs Rasekh

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)
Sponsors: Mrs Harris

GCSE Geography Support Sessions

Purpose: To assist our student geographers, mainly Year 11. 

Meets: Wednesdays, lunch time in H11 
Sponsors: Mr Pollitt 

Causes

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
Sponsors: Mrs Adams and Miss Ware

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
Sponsors: Mr Ellis and Mrs Ware

Skills, arts, crafts and hobbies

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
Sponsors: Miss Kolka and Mr Villegas 

Computer Programming Club Year 7-9 (organised by the Computer Science Department)

Purpose: To learn and practice computer programming

Meets: Wednesdays, lunch time
Sponsors: Mr Villegas

Dungeons and Dragons Club

Purpose: To play the official Dungeons and Dragons role-playing game.

Meets: Tuesday and Thursday, lunch time in H7
Sponsors: Mrs Taylor

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
Sponsors: Mrs de Silva

Chess Club

Purpose: To encourage students to play and enjoy chess

Meets: Daily at lunch time in S12
Sponsors: Mr Ellis

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
Sponsors: Mr Biddle and Mrs Gregory 

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
Sponsors: 

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
Sponsors: Miss Thoday