We are delighted to present the Activities Brochure for Summer. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Key to Activities
Can anyone take part or is it invite only
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.
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.
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 from Monday 16 March
Phil Wise Deputy Head Operations
All activities are free (except where stated)
Students should pick a variety of activities
Pupils are expected to select three activities a week
To join ‘Invite Only’, email activities.manager@bedes.org to request access
Activity
Sports
Clubs and Societies P9
Languages and Culture P13
Creative & Performing Arts P15
SPORT
alternative SportS
Open to All
The extreme sports activity for the summer term will be wake-boarding. Come and learn to do this exciting sport on a fixed line at Hove Lagoon (Lovely cafe and outdoor tables to take in the sunshine whilst waiting for your ride!) £180 per term.
athleticS
Open to All
Bede’s athletics is an all-abilities activity that trains athletes from across all age ranges and abilities. Athletes train across a wide range of disciplines and regularly compete with success at local, regional and national level.
american football
Open to All
American Football lovers can join this activity to learn more about the sport, get competitive and improve their fitness. This is a non contact version of the sport.
badminton
Open to All
Badminton players of all standards are welcome to join this activity that takes place off-site. FY-U5 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.
climbing
Open to All
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 £200 for this activity.
We are regarded as one of the leading cricket schools in the country. Our U18 Girls 1st XI recently won the National 100 Ball Championship, and the school continues to be recognised among the top cricket schools in the UK in the The Cricketer Schools Guide.
We are regarded as one of the leading cricket schools in the country. Our U18 Girls 1st XI recently won the National 100 Ball Championship, and the school continues to be recognised among the top cricket schools in the UK in the The Cricketer Schools Guide.
We are regarded as one of the leading cricket schools in the country. Our U18 Girls 1st XI recently won the National 100 Ball Championship, and the school continues to be recognised among the top cricket schools in the UK in the The Cricketer Schools Guide.
We are regarded as one of the leading cricket schools in the country. Our U18 Girls 1st XI recently won the National 100 Ball Championship, and the school continues to be recognised among the top cricket schools in the UK in the The Cricketer Schools Guide.
SPORT
cricket - girlS u18a
Invite Only
We are regarded as one of the leading cricket schools in the country. Our U18 Girls 1st XI recently won the National 100 Ball Championship, and the school continues to be recognised among the top cricket schools in the UK in the The Cricketer Schools Guide.
dartS
Invite Only
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
football girlS
Open to All
Football training and practice including some futsal, fitness and conditioning work. This session is open to all Girls.
croSS countrY
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.
downland walking
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.
football boYS u15/u16
Invite Only
Football training and practice including some futsal, fitness and conditioning work. This invite only session is for members of Bede’s U15/U16 teams.
Football training and practice including some futsal, fitness and conditioning work. This invite only session is for members of Bede’s 1st XI.
golf driving range
Open to All
Football training and practice including some futsal, fitness and conditioning work. This invite only session is for members of Bede’s U17 teams.
Open to any budding golf enthusiasts, we use the East Sussex National Driving Range, this activity is £120 per term. Spaces are limited and please speak to Mr Betts if you are keen to play.
hockeY mixed u18a
Invite Only
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.
tenniS elite
Invite Only
As with our other sports, we value both performance and participation; offering a tennis programme offering different pathways for club, development and academy players.
Yoga vinYaSa flow begin/inter
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. In the summer term, Yoga is offsite and the cost is £95 per term on Monday/Thursday and £110 on Tuesday.
trail biking
Open to All
Trail Biking in various locations in the local area. Bikes and helmets are provided but you must wear appropriate clothing. Pupils should have the ability to confidently ride a bike before signing up. £50 per term.
weightS & fitneSS (and private StudY)
Open to All
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.
CLUBS & SOCIETIES
Open to All
Are you a Bede’s girl 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.
club
Open to All
brilliant bookS and biScuitS
Open to All
A fun, friendly and relaxing activity for book-lovers and book-lover wannabes! Join Miss Evans & Miss Arduino as they read aloud brilliant YA fiction - you get your own copy of each book to keep, can read along or do some mindful colouring,
Learn how to play chess! Improve your chess playing! Get expert coaching from our resident in-house Grandmaster.
diSSection club
Open to All
Open to All
Want to make whole meals? Looking forward to sharing delicious dishes with friends? This activity is suitable for those who like getting into the kitchen at home but want to increase their cooking skills.
An opportunity to delve into the ‘nitty gritty’ detail of anatomy and physiology of different organisms. All career forward looking Biologists or Analysts invited. 10 places available. There is an additional cost to this activity of £75 per term.
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.
dofe gold
Invite Only
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 Gold Award.
dungeonS and dragonS
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.
The EAL Club provides our EAL community with a chance to improve their language skills through a variety of interactive activi-ties that aim to be educational, exciting and fun.
Support pluS
if you are an EAL student and need help with any of your subjects or in the Upper Sixth and need help with UCAS or maybe just a little help with organisation then sign up, we are here to help.
