Clubs and Activities

There is an extensive enrichment programme at Bishop Stopford School. We put significant emphasis on nurturing and challenging our students, and fostering their independence and interdependence. As well as striving for academic excellence, developing character in our students is equally important.

Our extensive range of enrichment activities enable us to achieve these goals, and the participation of students is extremely high at each key stage.

Our clubs and societies are extensive. There are currently over 52 – and that’s not counting the competitions and other day activities we host. So students could try a new activity every week! Details can be found in our 'What's On Guide' below.

The purpose of our clubs and activities are many, but we really do want to give opportunities for each student to reach their unique potential. The vast range of clubs really do open up almost endless possibilities.

Most are hosted by staff, but some groups are managed by students. Our Sixth Form societies, for example, are ‘by students for students’ – in turn developing their leadership skills.

Even during lockdowns, we continued with Arts festivals, sporting challenges and a Home Learning challenge.

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Music is a subject at the cultural heart of our school, with as much activity taking place outside lessons as in. It really is an opportunity for our students to discover their unique talents and to realise their unique potential.

Many students take the opportunity to begin or continue to learn an instrument with us, and the huge variety of music groups really does nurture the talents our students have. Students learn together across all years, and even with staff in some ensembles such as ukulele choir. This really is a vibrant community within our school.

Some join choirs, and other ensembles for the very first time, and thoroughly enjoy the camaraderie as well as the wonderful discipline of the world of music.

Music lessons are offered in a wide variety of instruments, provided through the Northamptonshire County Music Service.

We also ask students to share their talents with each other, and soloists or ensembles have become a regular part of Year 7 assemblies.

One of our aims is that students leave us happy and healthy, and for that reason, sport is high on our agenda. Many students take part in a huge range of sporting opportunities beyond PE lessons. Whether students are at the top of their game or trying out for the first time, all are welcome.

The high class indoor and outdoor facilities cater for clubs for each year group. Practices and training take place at lunchtimes and after school.

 
Students regularly take part in local, county and national competitions, and have an enviable track record in these. Bishop Stopford School is the only secondary school in Northamptonshire to win the coveted School Games Mark GOLD Award!

The Clubs and Activities Guide outlines the main programme of extra-curricular sport; other opportunities do arise throughout the year and are advertised through our general communications.

Because we develop the social and moral learning of our students, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a highly popular option.

This is a non-competitive voluntary programme which enables students individually and in teams to develop skills, talents and independence, as well as contributing back to society. Students can achieve at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels.

 

Further information, registration forms and planners can be found on our Parent Portal.

For any queries please contact Mrs R Smith

Duke of Edinburgh Award Charity (No. 1072490)