Extra Curricular
At Chesham Grammar School, we aim to ensure that all students have a well rounded education and enjoy, achieve and belong.
We pride ourselves on making available to students a wide range of experiences and opportunities beyound the classroom, which are both enriching and character building.
Extra-Curricular Clubs Timetable
Please see attached here a timetable of extra-curricular clubs available. Information about PE activities and teams can be seen on the separate PE timetable. Further details about each of these can be found on our school website.
Extra Curricular Clubs
| Drama Department activities |
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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 Dr Lockley for more information |
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| What’s going on? | Where/When? | Who? | Description |
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| Choir | Mondays 1.40-2.30 MU2 | Everyone welcome Yrs 7-13 | Choir is one for the largest ensembles in the school. We 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 grade 4+ (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 MU1 | Confident singers with lower voices | Student led ensenble/barber shop style |
| Jazz Band | Wednesdays 1:40-2:10 MU1 |
Invitation only due to limited spaces.Register interest with Huw Turner (Year 13) |
Student led jazz group for more advanced performers. |
| String Group | Wednesdays 1:40-2:10 MU2 | Grade 4+ invitation only. Please register your interest with Dr Lockley | We explore classic String Orchestra and Quartet repertoire |
| 6th Form Choir | Thursday Break MU2 (11.10-11.40) | Confident y12/13 singers | Student led choir |
| Junior Orchestra - year 8 Choir | Thursday MU1 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 MU2 2:10-2.40 | All flutes grade 3+ | Ensemble performing arrangements and medleys of some of their favourite pieces of music |
| 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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Boys Football training Year 10 |
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Dodgeball club |
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Squad Badminton Training - Years 9-11 |
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Mixed Table Tennis |
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Year 8 Netball Training |
| Senior Girls Football Training Meets: After school Mondays on the field |
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Badminton Years 7 & 8, mixed boys and girls |
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Boys’ Football training Years 8 & 9 |
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All years mixed Gymnastics |
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All years mixed Lacrosse |
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Netball Training Year 7 |
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Girls Hockey Training & Fixtures |
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Football Training |
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Strength and Conditioning |
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Senior Girls Netball Training |
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Years 9-11 Mixed Badminton |
| Senior Boys Rugby Training Meets: Wednesday lunch times on the school field |
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Year 11 Netball Training |
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Years 9-11 Table Tennis |
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Years 9 & 10 Netball training |
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Year 9 & 10 Netball Training |
| Years 9-11 Girls Football Training Meets: Friday lunch time on the field |
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Years 7 & 8 Mixed Table Tennis |
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Year 11 boys Football training |
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Football strength and conditioning |
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Mixed Trampolining club |
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Cross Country, all year groups - mixed session |
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Public speaking and debating Meets: Fridays in H6 at lunchtime |
| Career or University Preparation |
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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: Thursday, 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- Thursday Red week |
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German KS3 & KS4 in L1 - Gimagine Award |
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Maths Club For KS3 on Tuesday from 2pm-2.30pm in M7 Years 7-9 |
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Computer Programming Club Years 7-9 (organised by the Computer Science Department) Purpose: To learn and practice computer programming Meets: Wednesdays, lunch time in IT1 |
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Flight Simulator Club Meets: IT1 on Friday lunchtime 2pm-2.30pm |
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Young Enterprise Meets: Monday lunch time in T7 - Year 12. Please sign up. |
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CGS MedSoc Mondays: 1.40pm in S6 Sponsor: Mr Mutter |
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Physics |
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Biology Tuesday: 2pm-2.40pm in S1 |
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Science Tuesday: 2pm-2.30pm in S6 |
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Science 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 S5 |
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Geography club Red week Wednesday - Years 7 & 8 In H12 - 2.00pm-2.30pm |
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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 and to enter competitions Meets: Red week Thursday, 1.40pm-2.35pm in H6. No need to sign up. Year Group 7-11 |
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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 All year groups welcome - no need to book |
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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 Red week for year 7 in A1 Sponsors: Mrs Gregory |
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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 |
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 on the drop down below under extra curricular clubs.