Extra-Curricular Activities

Please see below for this term's programme of extra-curricular activities.

Monday

First Lunch (12:00-12:45 – Years 7, 8, 12 & 13)

Activity

Where?

Who?

Additional information…

Board games club

MA9

Year 7

 

Chamber Choir

Music

Years 12 &13

Chamber Choir will be drawn from the members of Senior Choir. This rehearsal will be for 6th Form only. We will aim to find a 2nd lunch chamber choir for members of other year groups if there is sufficient demand.

MedSoc

SC3

Years 12 &13

 

Quiet Club

Meets near reception

Years 7 & 8

Limited numbers; students can only attend with permission from Year Leader.

 

Second Lunch (1:00-1:45 – Years 9, 10 & 11)

Activity

Where?

Who?

Additional information…

Chess Club

LA1

Year 9-11

Any ability welcome

Christian Union

RE2

Year 9-11

Students shoudl bring their packed lunch to RE2, or if getting a school lunch, come to RE2 at 1pm for a lunch pass. Any questions see Mrs Wiggers or Mr Clark

GCSE Business Support & Homework

IT1, BS2

Years 10 & 11

 

GCSE Maths Support

MA5

Year 11

 

Music Theory

Music

Year 9-11

This is support for ABRSM music theory (necessary for higher instrumental grades) or for GCSE music students who would like additional support with theory aspects of their course such as note reading.

Quiet Club

Meets near reception

Year 9-11

Limited numbers; students can only attend with permission from Year Leader.

 

After School

Activity

Where?

Who?

Additional information…

Badminton Club

PE

All years

 

Cross Country Club

PE

All years

Please bring appropriate outdoor footwear

Rugby Club

PE

Year 7-13 Girls

 

Tuesday

First Lunch (12:00-12:45 – Years 7, 8, 12 & 13)

Activity

Where?

Who?

Additional information…

Aural Skills

Music

Years 7 & 8

In support of the ABRSM aural skills section of the instrument exam

Cyber Explorers / KS3 Support

IT2

Years 7 & 8

A club to improve knowledge of Cyber Security, and also a place to complete classwork / homework on computers.

Jazz Club

Music

Years 12 & 13

This is an opportunity for suitably skilled drummers, guitarists, pianists and bass players to learn how to play jazz in a 'rhythm' section in support of the Wind Band/Jazz Band on a Tuesday evening as well as supporting individual GCSE and A level students with ensemble performance. Jazz music is quite challenging, so a high standard/proficiency on your instrument will be necessary. 

Magic Club

SC11

Years 7 & 8

 

Scrabble Club

En8

Years 7 & 8

 

Quiet Club

Meets near reception

Years 7 & 8

Limited numbers; students can only attend with permission from Year Leader.

 

Second Lunch (1:00-1:45 – Years 9, 10 & 11)

Activity

Where?

Who?

Additional information…

Construction, DT & Engineering

GR2

Year 11

NEA support

GCSE Business & Computing Support

BS1, BS2

Years 10 & 11

 

History Drop-In

GG1

Year 11

 

Maths Support

MA3

Year 11

Foundation Maths support

Scrabble Club

EN2

Year 9-11

 

Sparx Maths Support

IT4

Year 9-11

Come along to get some Maths homework help!

Quiet Club

Meets near reception

Year 9-11

Limited numbers; students can only attend with permission from Year Leader.

 

After School

Activity

Where?

Who?

Additional information…

Art & Design Drop in

AR1

All years

Help with homework, coursework or your own artwork.

Basketball

PE

Year 7-13 Girls

 

Biology Drop-in

Sc7

Year 11

Bring your own independent work for support.

Biology Drop-in

Sc8

Year 12

Bring your own independent work for support.

Chemistry Revision

SC2

Year 11

Revision for Combined Higher Chemistry

DT Support

GR2

Year 11

NEA Catch-up

Greek Club

LA8

Year 9-13

Open to anyone who would like to learn some Ancient  Greek - complete beginners and those who have done a bit in the past.

Japanese Club

LA6

Year 7

Starts 16th September

Junior Orchestra

MU1

Year 7-9

This musical group is open to all instrumental players of any level of ability who would like to get involved in playing in a musical group.

Maths & Further Maths Support

MA8

Years 12 & 13

 

Maths Support

MA5

Years 10 & 11

 

Technical Theatre Club

Drama Studio

Year 7-9

For any student to learn about backstage skills

Textiles Club

TX

Years 7-9

This club will start 16th September and will run for length of project e.g. 6 or 8 weeks. Limited to 20 spaces; see Mrs Scott for information.

Wind Band

James Hall

Year 7-11

There is a minimum level of ability required for this ensemble. Music staff can clarify this for students.

 

 

Wednesday

First Lunch (12:00-12:45 – Years 7, 8, 12 & 13)

Activity

Where?

Who?

Additional information…

Board Games Club

MA9

Year 7

 

Chess Club

LA1

Years 7 & 8

Any ability welcome

Chamber Orchestra 1

Music

Years 12 & 13

This is an ensemble that is drawn from members of the senior orchestra. It is separate to the Friday evening Chamber Orchestra in so far as it will be 6th form only, and part of our aim will be to provide solo opportunities, with accompaniment, for selected members of the Chamber Orchestra.

Keyboard Club

Music

Years 7 & 8

This is for any Y7 or Y8 student who would like to come and develop their piano keyboard keyboard skills. Everyone is welcome.

Quiet Club

Meets near reception

Years 7 & 8

Limited numbers; students can only attend with permission from Year Leader.

 

 

Second Lunch (1:00-1:45 – Years 9, 10 & 11)

Activity

Where?

Who?

Additional information…

Computing Study Support

IT2

Year 9 - 11

A place for students to complete homework / classwork on computers, and get support for GCSE Computer Science

Construction, DT & Engineering

GR1

Year 11

NEA support

Justice Club

MA4

Year 9-11

To discuss and learn about all things justice-related!

Quiet Club

Meets near reception

Year 9-11

Limited numbers; students can only attend with permission from Year Leader.

 

 

After School

Activity

Where?

Who?

Additional information…

Basketball

PE

Year 7 - 13 Boys

 

Biology Drop-in

SC6

Year 13

Bring your own independent work for support.

Chemistry Drop-in

LA9

Year 11

Revision for Combined Foundation Chemistry

Chemistry Drop-in

SC3

Year 11

Revision for Separates Chemistry

Construction & Engineering

GR1

Year 11

NEA support

Drama Club 1

Drama Studio

Year 7-9

 

Football

PE

All Years Girls

 

Junior Choir

MU1

Year 7-9

This choir is open to all young singers who would like to get involved in singing in a group. The choir will give some important performances, and membership guarantees involvement in the musical that runs on a Friday night should members be interested in that.

Programming Club

IT2

Year 7 & 8

This club will run in Half-Term 1; 3; and 5

Programming Club
(Hacking Minecraft)

IT 2

Year 9

This club will run in Half-Term 2; 4; and 6

Rugby

PE

Years 7 & 8 Boys

 

Senior Choir

James Hall

Year 7-13

There is a minimum level of musical ability required to join this choir. Music staff can explain this to students.

Vex V5 & IQ Robotics

GR1

Years 10 & 11

 

Warhammer Club

GG1

All years

No need to have models; come and explore a new hobby. Alternating between tournaments and painting experience.

Thursday

First Lunch (12:00-12:45 – Years 7, 8, 12 & 13)

Activity

Where?

Who?

Additional information…

Collaboration Art Project

Art

Years 7 & 8

This is an art project where students will work together to create an installation sculpture.

Christian Union

MU1

Years 7 & 8

Students should come to collect a lunch pass from MU1 before joining the queue.  Bring and eat lunch in MU1

Computer Science Drop-in Support

IT2

Years 12 & 13

Time for students to catch-up or ask for help on Computer Science work (including Programming / Coursework queries)

Sparx Maths support club

IT4

Years 7 & 8

Come along to get some Maths homework help!

Quiet Club

Meets near reception

Years 7 & 8

Limited numbers; students can only attend with permission from Year Leader.

 

Second Lunch (1:00-1:45 – Years 9, 10 & 11)

Activity

Where?

Who?

Additional information…

Construction, DT & Engineering

GR1

Year 11

NEA support

Quiet Club

Meets near reception

Year 9-11

Limited numbers; students can only attend with permission from Year Leader.

Year 9 Drop In

LA7

Year 9

A general drop in for year 9 to attend. Come for a chat, to do homework, for a break from outside or just as a quiet place to eat your lunch. Everyone is welcome.

 

After School

Activity

Where?

Who?

Additional information…

Drama Club 2

Drama Studio

Year 7-9

 

History Revision

GG1

Years 10 & 11

Support with revision & GCSE classwork

Japanese Club

LA6

Year 8-13

Starts 18th September

Netball

PE

Year 7-13 Girls

 

Senior Orchestra

James Hall

Year 7-13

There is a minimum musical ability level required for this ensemble. Music staff can explain this to students.

Friday

First Lunch (12:00-12:45 – Years 7, 8, 12 & 13)

Activity

Where?

Who?

Additional information…

Personal Development Student Leaders

TBC

All years

 

Theory Club

Music

Years 7 & 8

This is for any student who would like to improve their understanding of music theory, or are working on ABRSM music theory grades.

Quiet Club

Meets near reception

Years 7 & 8

Limited numbers; students can only attend with permission from Year Leader.

Young Geographer of the Year Club

GG2

Years 7 & 8

This is a session where students can drop in for support with their 'Young Geographer of the Year' entries. Year 9 & KS4 students wishing to take part in this competition should see Mrs Scott for further information in Gg2.

 

 

Second Lunch (1:00-1:45 – Years 9, 10 & 11)

Activity

Where?

Who?

Additional information…

Aural Support

Music

Year 9-11

This is for any ABRSM instrument student who requires support with the aural perception element of their instrument grade, and GCSE students who would like to improve this element of their learning.

Quiet Club

Meets near reception

Year 9-11

Limited numbers; students can only attend with permission from Year Leader.

 

After School

Activity

Where?

Who?

Additional information…

Football Club

PE

Years 7 – 9 Boys

 

Green Club

EN2

All Years

 

Musical 2025

James Hall

All years

An excellent opportunity for all students who are interested, to get involved in a big production of an excellent show. Only lead roles will be auditioned, we will find a role for everyone who wants one.

Rugby

PE

Year 9 – 13 Boys

 

 

Durham Johnston School PE Department

Extra-Curricular Offer

 

The PE department at Durham Johnston is committed to providing a wide variety of sporting opportunities to students, open to all regardless of background and ability. As well as providing training and social sport opportunities, we coach our students to the highest levels, competing at locally, regionally and nationally. In the school year 2022-23, we reached national finals in three different sports.

We are regularly listed among the best co-educational state schools in the country for sport.

 

The clubs allow children to develop a range of physical skills but also encourage teamwork, co-operation and friendship. Leadership is also encouraged with older students able to support the clubs working with younger children.

 

The PE department also run successful school visits abroad, including skiing, and summer sports trips to Malaga.

 

We publish a weekly bulletin of fixtures and opportunities below:

Sports Bulletin