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Activities Booklet AUTUMN TERM 2026

e are delighted to present the Activities Brochure for Autumn. This is a packed programme that is sure to excite, entertain and educate. Activities are at the heart of life at Bede’s and whatever your interests, we’re sure that you’ll find something that you will love doing.

In Societies & Clubs pupils can join a Film Club, spend time in our fantastic Zoo or get those baking skills up-to-scratch (and hopefully bake some cakes for parents to enjoy). There’s an eclectic mix of Societies & Clubs with something new to try for everyone.

These co-curricular activities enable everyone to develop their strengths, qualities and their self-confidence in order to help them flourish. They teach courage, curiosity and compassion, as well as making many lifelong friendships and memories that last far beyond Bede’s. Playing a full and wholehearted part within the Activities programme is key in developing the connection needed with others in order to build our kind hearted community. It is also integral in fulfilling our mission for everyone in the School to find joy in the pursuit of brilliance. Therefore we hope that everybody finds their niche, enabling them to release their talents within a world of opportunities. You are at Bede’s for several years, but these experiences help to form who you are for the rest of your life.

Finally there are the Performing & Creative Arts Activities: amongst the highlights are our superb drama teachers offering a range of theatrical related activities, the music department hosting choirs & bands a-plenty or pupils can join the Art Department in a wide range of opportunities.

Therefore please take this opportunity to get involved, try something new, make friends and get active. A huge thank you to all the staff who contribute to this wonderfully diverse programme as, without their hard work and creativity, none of this would have been possible. Activities fall under 4 different categories - Sport, Clubs & Societies, Languages & Culture and Creative & Performing Arts. Every pupil of the school needs to sign up for three activities per week - and would recommend a range of activities that include at least one that is a sporting/exercise choice. Some activities are only suitable for certain year groups and you’ll see that these are highlighted in each individual section. Certain activities have an extra cost associated with them, and these will also be highlighted.

Most activities are Open to All, meaning that anyone can join the activity. Some activities are Invite Only in which case many pupils will have already been invited, however you can email the teacher in charge of that activity to also request an invite. If you have any questions about an activity, you can contact the teacher in charge of the activity who is listed in each listing. We hope that Parents & Guardians spend half an hour reading through this programme - and deciding, with their children, which activities to choose. It’s important to strike the right balance with the four different themes and pupils may benefit from some guidance with this. There’s never been a more important time to develop hobbies, passions and interests to run alongside our academic programme. Research tells us that they definitely assist in the development of a sense of well-being, promoting positive mental health and building self-confidence. We hope that pupils are looking forward to the programme as much as the staff who are running these exciting activities. Please do share with us photos, videos and stories about all that is going on. Enjoy reading this brochure and remember to sign up to your Activities on 9 and 10 September.

Sporting Activities are important in making sure that you’re fit & active, whether it’s a team or individual sport, we encourage all students to pick at least one sporting activity. For those students who live for sport, we want to make the most of the months ahead. For everyone else, we want you to stay fit & healthy as we believe in good health and exercise for all. There are Languages & Culture Activities providing the chance to support pupils with their studies, or extend them and push them further within an impressive supra-curricular programme. Studying Classical Greek, Researching Chemistry or learning Japanese are amongst the wide range of Languages & Culture Activities.

Phil Wise Deputy Head Operations

All activities are free (except where stated) Pupils should pick a variety of activities Pupils are expected to select three activities a week To join ‘Invite Only’, email Mr McIntosh to request access

Key to Activities Extra charge for activity Activity name £

Clubs & Societies Sport Languages & Culture Arts

Spanish for Juniors Who is the activity open to: Green is those years Red is not those years Can anyone take part or is it invite only 2

FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6 Open To All An activity targeted at L5 and U5 students of GCSE Spanish who are aiming to achieve the very best grades! it will enhance their understanding of grammar and tenses, thereby improving their spoken and written flexibility and accuracy.

Activity description

Contents Sports P4 Clubs and Societies P9 Languages and Culture P13 Creative & Performing Arts P16

MONDAY ACTIVITIES 14:30 MONDAY

14:30 MONDAY

SPORT £

BADMINTON (UNCOACHED)

BASKETBALL - TEAM TRAINING

FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6

FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6 Invite to Only Open All

Open to All

Badminton players of all standards are welcome to join this activity that takes place in the off-site. All years & All players welcome. There is an additional charge of £50 for this activity.

Players of all standards are welcome to join the Bede’s School Basketball team - training, matches and more besides. Please attend the basketball trials on Tuesday and/or speak to Mr Malone to get involved

BOXING

CLIMBING

FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6

Open to All

Boxing builds fitness, discipline, footwork, and defense. Hosted at Hailsham Boxing Club, pupils train under expert coaches to boost strength, focus, and confidence in a safe environment. There is an additional charge of £80 per term for this activity.

Come and join us climbing at The Ordinary Climbers in Polegate. The centre offers both bouldering and top rope climbing. No experience necessary. There is an additional charge of £250 per term for this activity.

CRICKET - JUNIORS

CRICKET - OPEN

FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6

Invite to Only Open All

Open to All

We are currently considered to be one of the top cricket schools nationally. Our U17 team were National Runners Up in 2019; our U15 Boys were named National Champions in 2018; and our U15 Girls were declared National Champions twice in 2019.

A general cricket session that’s open to all ages and abilities. Runs every Monday activity Session.

CRICKET - SENIORS

CROSS COUNTRY

FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6

Invite to Only Open All

Open to All

An opportunity to get out and sample the beautiful Sussex countryside on a cross country run. Whether it rains or shines, you’ll at least be getting fit.

DARTS

DOWNLAND WALKING

FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6

Invite to Only Open All

Come and join us if you love darts or are curious. We’ll have competitions, practice, drills, walk-ons, a caller, coaching and much, much more! Please speak to Mr Trenaman is you are interested in joining this popular activity

Open to All

Join us and experience the South Downs in all their glory. Whether you’re an experienced hiker or new to the activity, you’ll be welcomed as we trek through the glorious countryside.

SPORT FOOTBALL - GIRLS

FOOTBALL U14A/B

FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6

Open to All

Invite to Only Open All

Bede’s internationally recognised football programme continues to thrive. Opportunities are available for all, while elite players achieve success, with numerous professional contracts signed and the U18A and U15A teams crowned national champions.

FOOTBALL U15A/B/C

FOOTBALL U16A/B

FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6

Invite to Only Open All

FOOTBALL U18A/B/C/D

FOOTBALL U18E

FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6

Invite to Only Open All

Open to All

GCSE AQUATICS

GOLF DRIVING RANGE

FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6

Invite to Only Open All

This activity is for pupils who have chosen swimming as one of their assessed sports for iGCSE PE.

Open to any budding golf enthusiasts, we use the Horam driving range, this activity is £120 per term. Spaces are limited - please speak to Mr Betts if you are keen to play.

HOCKEY BOYS U18A

HOCKEY GIRLS U15A/B

FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6

Invite to Only Open All

Our innovative Hockey programme, centred around the individual, offers pupils an unrivalled coaching provision across all three terms. We pride ourselves on developing individuals to play hockey for life.

Open to All

Invite to Only Open All

SPORT £

HOCKEY GIRLS U18A/B

HORSE RIDING

FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6

Invite to Only Open All

Open to All

Suitable for all abilities. Learn to ride or improve your skills and fitness. This activity is for those wanting preparation and training for competitions. There is an additional charge of £33 per lesson for this activity.

JOGGING FOR FUN

MIXED MARTIAL ARTS

FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6

Open to All

Come and join us for a jog around the reservoir or local countryside, gentle exercise and fresh air, beginners may walk and work up to a jog.

Learn karate, judo, and ju-jitsu in Martial Arts! Catering to all fitness and skill levels, pupils will practice kicks, punches, blocks, and key self-defense moves. There is an additional charge of £60 per term for this activity. Monday Tuesday Thursday

NETBALL - GIRLS

PADEL TENNIS

FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6

Open to All

As with our other sports, we value both performance and participation; offering a Netball programme offering different pathways for players of all levels. Monday & Tuesday are U5+ only and Thursday is an open session.

Padel tennis is a fast-paced, fun sport that’s easy to pick up! Played on smaller courts, it’s a mix of tennis and squash, with walls adding an extra twist. There is an additional cost to this activity of £75 or £100 with a coach

RUGBY 7S

SAILING & WINDSURFING

FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6

Open to All

Rugby sevens is a fast-paced, dynamic variation of rugby. During this activity, pupils will learn core skills such as passing, tackling, and field positioning through high-energy games and drills.

This activity runs until at least half-term, at which point pupils will need to select another activity. There is an additional cost to this activity of £320 per term. Our sailing activity can lead to a RYA qualification.

SNOOKER

SWIMMING - LANE SWIMMING

FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6

Open to All

Players of all abilities are invited to join Snooker, where expert training is on hand with our very own resident snooker Expert, Nik ‘the Hurricane’ Driver. There is an additional charge of £50 for this activity.

Open to All

The Swimming Programme runs throughout the academic year. Swimmers at Bede’s enjoy our 25 metre, 6 lane competition size swimming pool.

SPORT SWIMMING SQUAD

TENNIS - DEVELOPMENT

FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6

Invite to Only Open All

Open to All

The Swimming Programme runs throughout the academic year. Swimmers at Bede’s enjoy our 25 metre, 6 lane competition size swimming pool.

As with our other sports, we value both performance and participation; offering a tennis programme offering different pathways for club, development and academy players.

TENNIS - ELITE

TRAIL BIKING

FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6

Invite to Only Open All

Open to All

As with our other sports, we value both performance and participation; offering a tennis programme offering different pathways for club, development and academy players.

Trail Biking in various locations in the local area. Bikes and helmets are provided but you must wear appropriate clothing. There is an additional charge of £50 for this activity.

WAKEBOARDING/SNOWBOARDING

WEIGHTS AND FITNESS / PRIVATE STUDY

FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6

Open to All

The alternative sports activity for this term will be wakeboarding for the first half term, then snowboarding. Come and learn more about these exciting sports. There is an additional charge of £200 per term for this activity.

Pupils can use our well-equipped Fitness Suite during Activities sessions, with facilities also open in the day, evenings and weekends. The activity is split, with groups alternating between the MPH balcony classroom and fitness.

YOGA FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6 Open to All

We offer yoga sessions with a fully-trained Yoga instructor during Activity sessions which cover beginners and intermediate Hatha Yoga which focus on the classical postures, alignment and breath. £100 per term.

CLUBS & SOCIETIES ANCIENT GREEK

AURA 5

FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6

Open to All

Learn the language of Socrates and Aristotle and read abstracts from Classical Greek Literature. No prior knowledge required to join this activity which is open to all year groups. It involves learning grammar and vocabulary, and it will follow a GCSE format.

Are you interested in wellness? Aura 5 is the activity for you! What does it involve? Different activities each week related to the five steps, including: vision boards, gratitude writing, lakeside walks and a random acts of kindness project.

BRILLIANT BOOKS AND BISCUITS

BTEC IT

FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6

Open to All

A fun, relaxing activity for book lovers! Join Miss Evans & Miss Arduino as they read aloud brilliant new YA fiction. Get your own copy to keep, read along or do mindful colouring, and enjoy cookies, hot chocolate, and book chat!

An activity for those studying BTEC Information Technology for both support and enrichment purposes. This activity is by invitation only - please see Mr Betts for more information if you would like to be invited.

CHESS CLUB

CODING CLUB

FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6

Open to All

Learn how to play chess! Improve your chess playing! Get expert coaching from our resident in-house “Grandmaster”.

In our coding club, pupils will step into the world of game development and learn how to build intelligent, interactive video games using artificial intelligence. Participants will learn core programming concepts.

COOKERY

CREATIVE WRITING (PROSE)

FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6

Open to All

Fancy cooking up full Autumn meals and sharing them with friends? Perfect for keen home cooks wanting to build skills. Spaces are limited, so if you miss out this term, please be patient and speak to Mrs Leggett.

Join Mr Gibbs in this exploration of the art of prose writing. Develop your skills as a writer and receive invaluable feedback.

DOFE BRONZE AND SILVER

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS

FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6

Open to All

The DofE is the world’s leading youth achievement award, giving millions of 14 to 24-year-olds the opportunity to be the very best they can be. This sessions is for Pupils wishing to join the Bronze/ Silver Awards.

Open to All

Enjoy a social activity that encourages teamwork and cooperation to solve problems. It is an interactive story in which you play a role as a character or narrator (if you wish to run it). Other story or tabletop games welcome.

CLUBS & SOCIETIES EAL CLUB

EAL SUPPORT PLUS

FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6

Open to All

The EAL Club provides our EAL community with a chance to improve their language skills through a variety of interactive activities that aim to be educational, exciting and fun.

We’re here to help you succeed! Sign up if you need EAL subject support, UCAS application help, or just want to get organised. We’ll also cook food from around the world together—a great way to learn, relax, and connect.

ENGLISH LITERATURE ENRICHMENT

KNIT & NATTER

FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6

Open to All

Deepen your understanding and foster your love of this wonderful subject. If you are thinking of pursuing English at university, you want to be enriched beyond the curriculum, or you simply need your confidence boosted, this would be an ideal activity for you.

Knitting is a great way of keeping yourself occupied, off your phone and it lowers stress! Learn how to knit and create new things like hats, scarfs and blankets. You will need your own circular needles and yarn of course.

MODEL UN

POETRY CLUB

FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6

Invite to Only Open All

Open to All

Passionate about international issues? Interested in the decision-making process at the United Nations? Looking to improve your public speaking and negotiation skills? Then Bede’s Model UN Club is the place for you.

This is a poetry masterclass activity inspired by the BBC Masterclass series with Carol Ann Duffy. In a fun and supportive atmosphere, you will learn about language, form, and structures in poetry and learn to develop your own unique voice on the page.

ROBOTICS CLUB

SCIENCE AND FORENSICS ACADEMY

FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6

Open to All

One week you’re a ballistics engineer designing high-pressure rockets; the next, you’re a forensic pathologist performing surgical-grade analysis on real hearts and lungs to uncover how they failed. The station is yours.

SCIENCE FACT OR FICTION

WARHAMMER / GEEKY GAMES

FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6

Open to All

Seeking answers to big questions; we will explore, discuss and investigate topics such as: Are parallel Universes fact or fiction?

Open to All

Warhammer club is a chance for students to come along and share their passion for the hobby of wargaming, mainly playing Warhammer 40 000. We also play a selection of interestingly different card and board games.

CLUBS & SOCIETIES WEIRD FILM CLUB

WILD SPACES

FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6

Open to All

Love genuinely original, outsider films that push boundaries rather than sell merchandise? If you like your cinema strange, challenging, and wonderfully unpredictable, Weird Film Club is for you.

Open to All

Love wildlife? Love being outdoors and active, but not chasing a ball around a pitch? Join us to help make space for wildlife in our grounds. This activity contributes towards the volunteering section of your DofE or Bede’s Diploma.

ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6 Invite to Only Open All

The Bede’s Zoological Society gives pupils the opportunity to work in our animal management unit to look after the animals and understand their welfare needs. Pupils will be able to develop their animal husbandry whilst having a lot of fun.

TUESDAY ACTIVITIES

LANGUAGES & CULTURE BTEC MARKETING

CHINESE A-LEVEL

FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6

Invite to Only Open All

An activity for those studying the BTEC Marketing in a year programme to help them progress with their studies. This activity is by invite only - please see Miss Wainwright for further information.

A Level examination preparation for native speakers.

FRENCH FOR BILINGUALS

GERMAN FOR NATIVE SPEAKERS

FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6

Invite to Only Open All

Preparation for examinations for all French native speakers not taking French in the timetable.

German A Level for native speakers: this activity is for German native speakers in the U6th who wish to take the A Level German examination in the summer.

ITALIAN GCSE & A-LEVEL

JAPANESE FOR BEGINNERS

FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6

Invite to Only Open All

Open to All

A Level and GCSE examination preparation for native speakers.

Study Japanese on our beginners course and explore this fascinating language, rich in culture, history and traditions. As you move through the year, you’ll learn to talk about your daily activities and build conversational skills.

LE DROP-IN

PRIVATE STUDY (U6 ONLY)

FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6

Invite to Only Open All

Open to All

This is an invitation only activity and students will be recommended by LE teachers and HMs.

Private Study available in the Sixth Form Centre. This activity is only available for Upper Sixth. Whilst you are permitted more than one a week, this is dependent on demand and available space

RUSSIAN GCSE

SPANISH FOR BILINGUALS

FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6

Invite to Only Open All

GCSE examination preparation for native speakers.

Invite to Only Open All

A Level and GCSE examination preparation for native speakers.

CREATIVE & PERFORMING ARTS ART - ANIMATION FOR ALL

ART - GENERAL ART

FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6

Open to All

Welcome to animation, suitable for all skill levels from beginners to pros. Explore traditional and digital techniques to enjoy a creative activity or build work for university applications. Past pupils have gone on to study animation at degree level.

Art takes time and General Art is a chance to spend time working on paintings, drawings and photography. The full Art Department facilities are available to all and it is a great opportunity to work on your masterpiece!

ART - LIFE DRAWING

ART - SCHOLARS

FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6

Invite to Only Open All

Open to 6th form art students, this life drawing workshop builds on a discipline central to artist training since the Renaissance. Challenge your observational skills with a live model and produce compelling work for your university portfolio.

A bespoke activity for Art Scholars at Bede’s school.

ART - SIXTH FORM

BTEC MEDIA

FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6

Open to All

Invite to Only Open All

A specialised activity aimed at supporting Sixth Form students with their Art A Level.

This is an invite only activity for pupils in the Lower & Upper Sixth who are studying Media BTEC.

CERAMICS

CERAMICS - A LEVEL

FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6

Open to All

Invite to Only Open All

Ceramics is an opportunity to get away from a screen and create with clay. Relax and explore the possibilities with making items our of clay. No experience needed. Bring your own ideas or choose from the projects available.

Learning in clay, sculpture and art with A level Ceramic students. Students will explore advanced building techniques, surface design, design ideas and presenting displays for exhibitions.

DRAMA - SCHOOL PLAY

DRAMA - SCHOOL PLAY MARKETING TEAM

FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6

Invite to Only Open All

This year’s senior school production is Molly Taylor’s Cacophony, performing in November with rehearsals from September. The contemporary play tackles social media, cancel culture, performative criticism, and the grey areas of truth.

Open to All

Got an interest in marketing, art, or theatre? Support the promotion of our School Play and autumn Performing Arts productions! You’ll gain hands-on experience creating marketing materials, managing communications, running the box office, and more.

CREATIVE & PERFORMING ARTS DRAMA TECH

DT - WORKSHOP FOR FUN

FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6

Open to All

During this activity, our students will develop their Production Arts Skills supporting the many productions in the Performing Arts Faculty.

Design and make anything you like from a small jewellery box to a coffee table. Aimed at anyone with a love of DT.

FILM ACADEMY

JEWELLERY MAKING - ADVANCED

FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6

Open to All

Featuring camera skills, sound design, lighting. Premiere Pro editing, Premiere Pro colour correcting and Photoshop. This activity is for Media BTEC students to give them the opportunity to extend themselves outside of the classroom.

Learn how to make jewellery - precious metals, rings, pendants the only limit is your imagination! Only pupils with prior experience should apply for this activity. There is an additional charge for this activitiy of £85 per term.

JEWELLERY MAKING - BEGINNERS

LEGAT DANCE ACADEMY

FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6

Open to All

Invite to Only Open All

Learn how to make jewellery - precious metals, rings, pendants the only limit is your imagination! There is an additional charge for this activitiy of £85 per term. Space is very limited on this activity, please contact Mr McDonnell for more information.

Classes in Classical Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz and Tap for those dancers looking to further their training. For more information please email Legat@bedes.org

MUSIC - CABARET CONCERT BAND

MUSIC - CABARET SINGERS

FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6

Open to All

Want to play in the school’s premier live musical event? Cabaret Concert Band is back, going bigger than ever with The Greatest! Join a powerhouse ensemble to perform a dynamic lineup of iconic, high-energy hits. Grab your spot today!

Ready to take centre stage in the school’s premier live musical event? Cabaret Singers is back with this year’s theme: The Greatest! Join our high-energy ensemble to build vocal confidence, perform iconic hits, and snag exclusive solo spots.

MUSIC - PRACTICE

MUSIC - ROCK BAND

FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6

Invite to Only Open All

The Music Department is open to students for private practice: are you preparing for performance exams? Do you have GCSE, BTEC or A-Level Music exams coming up? This activity is for you if you want to spend quality time honing your musical skills.

Open to All

If you love to play rock music, then this is the activity for you. The Bede’s rock band activity will be run by Andy Williams, our resident guitar aficionado.

CREATIVE & PERFORMING ARTS MUSIC JAZZ CHOIR

MUSIC PRODUCTION (JUNIOR)

FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6

Open to All

Jazz choir is one of the premier, close-harmony ensembles at Bede’s and prepares for Cabaret, the Gala Concert, Speech Day as well as jazz events throughout the academic year.

Open to All

A musically creative space in which you can learn and use aspects of music technology to make the music that you want to make.

MUSIC PRODUCTION (SENIOR) FY L5 U5 P6 L6 U6 Open to All

A musically creative space in which you can learn and use aspects of music technology to make the music that you want to make.

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