Learning extends far beyond the classroom at St Cuthbert Mayne! Students are encouraged to take part in a wide range of enrichment opportunities that we are lucky enough to be able to offer.
Students enjoy can a variety of educational visits including trips to Parliament, Spaceport Cornwall and the theatre, as well as exciting international travel opportunities such as skiing on the Italian slopes, perusing Paris and school swaps in Spain.
Year 7 students take part in a day of outdoor activities at Grenville House, helping them to build even more new friendships and confidence in their first year with us.
There is the opportunity to take part in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, gaining valuable experiences through adventure and personal challenge.
Students can make a positive difference in the community through a range of volunteering and fundraising projects which support local charities and communities throughout the year.
There are also so many opportunities to get involved within the school too! With musical performances to be a part of, sports teams to join and competitions to get involved in, our students get the chance to showcase their talents or find a new passion!
These experiences help students discover new interests, broaden their horizons, and make the most of school life beyond the classroom.
There are plenty of opportunities for students to get involved in activities outside of lessons. Our lunchtime and after-school clubs offer something for a wide range of interests, from sport, music and performing arts to STEM, creative activities and academic support.
| Monday | Who can attend | Location | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photography Club | Years 10 and 11 | P20 | Miss Al-Turki |
| Sparx Maths Support | All years | W2IT | Mr Badcott |
| Francophone and Hispanic Jigsaw Club | All welcome | E2 | Ms Rowbury |
| School Production Rehearsals | Lead cast members | WDR | Mrs Byng |
| Chatterbox Club | Invited students only | Ararat Learning Hub | Mr Penrice / Ms Bassett |
| Games and Chat | All years | Main Hall | Mrs Toohey / Mrs Dearling |
| Chaplaincy Drop In | All years | The Cornerstone | Ms McCarthy |
| Tuesday | Who can attend | Location | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| KS3 Art Club | Years 7, 8 and 9 | P21 | Miss Al-Turki |
| BTEC Music Top Up Club | Year 10 | WMU | Mr Waterworth |
| Dramarama | Years 7 and 8 | WDRA | Mrs Williams |
| School Production Rehearsals | Lead cast members | WDR | Mrs Byng |
| Conversational English Club | All years | E1 | Mrs Reid |
| UNO Club | All years | P5 | Ms Mikosz |
| Sparx Science Support | All years | W2IT | Miss Gill |
| The Cuthbert Chronicle – Journalism & Writing Club | All years | P20 | Mrs Lucas / Mr Sykes / Miss Geraghty |
| Adobe Photoshop/Premiere | Years 10–13 | J5 | Mr Jukes |
| Geography Eco Explore Club | All years | E5 | Mr Chapman |
| British Sign Language Club | All years | E3 | Mrs Dowler Cross |
| Wednesday | Who can attend | Location | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chess Club | All years | P4 | Mr Loddey |
| Computing Club | All years | W7 | Ms Virginie |
| Junior Choir | KS3 | WMU | Mr Waterworth |
| Sparx Maths Support | All years | W2IT | Mr Badcott |
| Chatterbox Club | Invited students only | Ararat Learning Hub | Mr Penrice / Ms Bassett |
| Games and Chat | All years | Main Hall | Mrs Toohey / Mrs Dearling |
| Chaplaincy Drop In | All years | The Cornerstone | Ms McCarthy |
| Thursday | Who can attend | Location | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samba Club | All years | WMU | Mr Waterworth |
| GCSE Drama Support | Years 10 and 11 | WDRA | Mrs Byng |
| Crochet Space – An Area to Practise | All years | Library | Mrs Dennis / Ms Pearce |
| JAM Team (Jesus and Me), previously the Jump Team | All years | The Cornerstone | Ms McCarthy |
| Chatterbox Club | Invited students only | Ararat Learning Hub | Mr Penrice / Ms Bassett |
| Games and Chat | All years | Main Hall | Mrs Toohey / Mrs Dearling |
| Chaplaincy Drop In | All years | The Cornerstone | Ms McCarthy |
| Friday | Who can attend | Location | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitch Perfect | KS4/5 | WMU | Mr Waterworth |
| Poetry Club | KS4/5 | P10 | Miss Wybrow |
| Craft and Chill | Sixth Form only | P1 | Mrs Sheffield |
| Chatterbox Club | Invited students only | Ararat Learning Hub | Mr Penrice / Ms Bassett |
| Games and Chat | All years | Main Hall | Mrs Toohey / Mrs Dearling |
| Chaplaincy Drop In | All years | The Cornerstone | Ms McCarthy |
| The Cuthbert Chronicle – Journalism & Writing Club | All years | P20 | Mrs Lucas / Mr Sykes / Miss Geraghty |
| Monday | Who can attend | Location | Staff | Finishes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Studies Coursework Support | Year 11 | C1 | Mr Wright / Mr Boughton | — |
| School Production Rehearsals | All years | WDR / WMU / WDA | Mr Waterworth / Mrs Byng / Mrs Williams | — |
| Girls’ Football Club | Years 7–11 | Field | Mrs Baker | — |
| Boys’ Basketball Club | Years 7–11 | Sports Hall | Mr Nicholls / Mr Woodham | — |
| Gym Club | Years 9–13 | Gym | Mr Horrocks / Ms Mikosz | 4.15pm |
| Youth Alpha Club | All years | The Cornerstone | Ms McCarthy | 3.55pm |
| Tuesday | Who can attend | Location | Staff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axiom Maths Year 7 | Invited students only | W2IT | Mr Badcott | — |
| STEM Club | All years | P1 | Mrs Sheffield | 4.00pm |
| Rugby Club | Years 7–11 | Field | Mr Nicholls / Mr Woodham | 4.15pm |
| Netball Club | Years 7–11 | Sports Hall | Mrs Evans / Miss Truscott | 4.15pm |
| Gym Club | Years 9–13 | Gym | Miss Roberts | 4.15pm |
| School Production Rehearsals | All years | WDR / WMU / WDA | Mr Waterworth / Mrs Byng / Mrs Williams | — |
| Wednesday | Who can attend | Location | Staff | Finishes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dance Club | All welcome | Main Hall | Mrs Lambourne / Mrs Byng | 4.15pm |
| Axiom Maths Year 8 | Invited students only | W2IT | Mr Badcott | — |
| Cooking for Life | Sixth Form only | E11/E12 | Mrs Harris | 4.20pm |
| British Sign Language | Sixth Form only | E3 | Mrs Dowler Cross | 4.15pm |
| Library Club | All years | Library | Mrs Dennis | 4.00pm |
| Hockey Club | Years 7–11 | Sports Hall | Mrs Clark | 4.15pm |
| Boys’ Football Club | Year 8 | Field | Mr Nicholls / Football Coach | 4.15pm |
| Business Studies Coursework Support | Year 11 | C1 | Mr Wright / Mr Boughton | — |
| Gym Club | Years 9–13 | Gym | Miss Roberts | 4.15pm |
| Thursday | Who can attend | Location | Staff | Finishes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girls’ Basketball Club | Years 7–11 | Sports Hall | Mrs Clark | 4.15pm |
| Gym Club | Years 9–13 | Gym | Miss Roberts | 4.15pm |
| Friday | Who can attend | Location | Staff | Finishes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gym Club | Years 9–13 | Gym | Mr Nicholls | 4.15pm |
| Pickleball Club | Years 12 and 13 | Sports Hall | Mr Boughton | 4.15pm |