Activities

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St Hugh's runs an exciting and varied programme of clubs and activities. The majority of clubs are free to join (with the exception of those delivered by an external provider where an additional charge is payable).  The clubs on offer vary every term, and details are available towards the end of each term to enable choices to be made before the 'booking window' opens.

Some examples of recent clubs:

Sport - swimming, judo, badminton, dance, archery, fencing, lacrosse, gymnastics, cricket, athletics, hockey, netball, football.

Other - chess, coding, radio club, forest school, orchestra, choir, science, quizmasters, photography, illustration, Spanish, ancient Greek 

After school activities run throughout each term (starting on the first day of term, but excluding the last day of each term). The timings for after school activities throughout the week for Pre-Prep, Middle and Upper School are as follows:

  • Pre-Prep - 3.30-4.15pm.
  • Middle School - 4.45 and 5.30pm.
  • Upper School - 4.45pm and 5.30pm on a Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Some clubs take place at lunchtimes throughout the week.

Clubs are managed/booked using the online tool, SOCS.

Wraparound Care / Late Stay / Tea

Years 3 - 8

  • Day Pupils may stay for supervised 'Late Stay' from 4.45-5.30pm as an alternative to attending a club.  Pupils are encouraged to complete prep in this period.
  • Day Pupils from Year 3 upwards may also be booked in for tea, at the cost of £5, with collection by 6.15pm at the latest.

Pre-Prep

We run a free wraparound care service for children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. Places need to be booked in advance. 

  • Robins (3.30-4.40pm)
  • Owls (4.40-5.30pm)

Nursery

Nursery children have their own 'Robins' sessions from 3.30 - 4.40pm at an additional cost of £8 per session.  Bookings for the term can be made in advance or on an ad hoc basis.

SWIM SCHOOL

The St Hugh's Swim School offers termly programmes of individual and group lessons after school, for children of all ages. For details of levels, timetables and how to book, please see the Swim School webpage here

TENNIS LESSONS 

Private group tennis lessons (for children from year 1 upwards) take place at break times and lunchtimes and should be booked directly with the provider, Premier Tennis. To enquire, please email sam.gorham@premiertennis.co.uk

LAMDA

LAMDA (Speech and Drama) lessons are offered to children from Year 3 upwards on an individual of group basis. LAMDA lessons are delivered at St Hugh's at break times and after school, by Mrs Laura Macdonald Smith, a highly experienced teacher. For information please contact laura@macdonaldsmith.com