Clubs and Societies

The Lower School offers an extensive range of lunchtime and after school extra-curricular activities. With over 100 different clubs on offer there I s something for everyone and we expect every pupil to involve themselves in some aspect of our programme. Not that they need much encouragement – they thoroughly enjoy participating in the many different clubs on offer and show great commitment to the music groups, drama productions, choir, sports and other available activities.

Current and recent activities in the Lower School include sports clubs, Lego, Minecraft, dance, theatre, gardening, eco, badminton, Natural History Club, tennis, fencing, languages, orienteering, 8th Norwich Cubs and Scouts, baseball, maths, cricket nets, craft, football, desktop publishing, Hockey Hard Hitters, movie-making, scratch, cartoon strip, music groups, cycling awareness, choir, computing, juggling, senior strings, chess, junior strings, hot air, swing band, steel pans, recorders and guitar circle.

We field Sports Teams in rugby, netball, hockey, cricket, cross-country, athletics, swimming and tennis. As pupil themselves are involved in deciding which clubs are offered the list is ever changing!

Clubs

The Lower School provides a comprehensive range of Before, During and After-school clubs (97 at the last count) suitable for all year-groups, all abilities and, through our Natural History Club, all family members too!

We believe that opportunity lies at the heart of our broad curriculum, nurturing and developing pupils in preparation for the future. Teaching staff, parents and external experts deliver a myriad of different clubs and activities during the course of the academic year, on the basis of suggestions made by the School Council. Clubs provide the chance for pupils to try something new, to develop and improve an existing skill, to further extend themselves. The following are just some of the activities we have recently offered:

Sport
Tennis, rugby fitness, boys’ netball, running & sprint, football (indoor/outdoor), canoeing, badminton, ultimate frisbee, girls’ rugby, softball, baseball, hockey, cricket, rounders, swimming and fencing.
Music and Drama
Wind band, guitar group, guitar ensemble, Hot Air, string orchestra, Stickers percussion, chamber choir , school choir (over 100 participants), musical performance, Hocus Pocus drama, Zumba dance and steel pans.
Arts and Crafts
Collage, observational drawing, craft, textiles, outdoor art.
8th Norwich Sea Scouts
8th Norwich (Norwich School) Sea Scout group is a Royal Navy recognised group sponsored by Norwich School. Recruiting solely from the school, it provides a broad scouting programme with an emphasis on outdoor adventure and water sports. The group is one of the largest and most active in the UK and provides evening, weekend and residential activities to over 200 girls and boys aged 8 to 18. The Group is split into three sections: Cubs (age 8-10); Scouts (age 10-14); and Explorers (age 14-18).
Find out more by visiting their website
8th Norwich Sea Scouts Website
Others
Adobe Photoshop, Scratch, movie making, touch typing, Minecraft, natural history, board games, chess, languages, Lego, Jackanory, Photography, cycling, cookery , origami, gardening, and speed stacking.

Find out more about our recent clubs and societies below:

Little Roots Allotment Open Afternoon – A Blooming Success!

By Eleanor Lewis • March 28, 2025

On Friday 28 March, the Little Roots Allotment was delighted to welcome parents and pupils to the open afternoon. This event gave families the opportunity to look round the evolving gardening space, as the school community has been so generous with donations of pots and gardening equipment to help get the allotment started. It was wonderful to see many families exploring the allotment, admiring the growing plants, and enjoying the early spring sunshine. Pupils had the chance to get their hands dirty and plant their very own spring planters, which they took home— just in time to make the perfect Mother’s Day gift! From cheerful flowers to growing vegetables, the afternoon was filled with excitement, creativity, and an appreciation of the beauty of our unique school site.

Exciting News: Our School Allotment Achieves RHS Level One!

By Eleanor Lewis • March 27, 2025

We are thrilled to announce that our school has achieved the Level One certificate in the RHS Schools Gardening Awards! This is a fantastic milestone that recognises our commitment to outdoor learning and the many benefits that gardening brings to our pupils. To achieve the certificate, Lower School pupils have demonstrated an understanding of the benefits of gardening and ensured that the growing space is accessible to all year groups in the Lower School. A wide variety of seeds have been successfully started, and a thriving green space is emerging. This is just the beginning of an exciting journey, and we look forward to developing our allotment even further. A huge thank you to all pupils, staff, and families who have supported our efforts. Stay tuned for more updates as we work towards Level Two! Happy gardening!

Lent Term Informal Concerts Conclude with Lower 3 Pupils

By Eleanor Lewis • March 27, 2025

The Lent Term Informal Concerts came to a spectacular close with an unforgettable performance by the Lower 3 pupils, held in a packed Lower School Hall last night. The evening was a true showcase of the musical diversity and incredible talent of the students, blending both vocal and instrumental performances. The concert featured a delightful variety of music, spanning across different genres and time periods. From a emotive vocal rendition of 'The Girl I mean to Be' from the Broadway show Secret Garden, to Benson Boone's "In The Stars", and Noah Kahan's "Stick Season", the audience was treated to heartfelt performances that beautifully conveyed the emotions of each song. The Lower 3 pupils displayed remarkable vocal skill, with their voices soaring through the melodies and bringing a sense of intimacy to the room. But it wasn’t just the vocal performances that impressed—there were also stunning instrumental pieces that demonstrated the pupils' technical prowess and passion for music. The concert included beautiful renditions of works by some of the greatest composers in history, including Mozart, Beethoven, Carulli, Grieg, and even the timeless Leonard Cohen. Each piece brought its own flair to the event, with the students bringing a fresh, youthful energy to the classics while still respecting the tradition of these legendary works. From the first note to the final applause, it was clear that the concert was not only a celebration of music but also of the students' growth and achievements throughout the term. Overall, the Lent Term Informal Concerts provided an unforgettable evening of musical talent, showcasing a range of performances from the Lower 3 pupils that captivated the audience and left them eager for more. With such a diverse and beautifully executed program, this concert was a fitting conclusion to a term filled with creativity, passion, and above all, music. Head of Music Mr Vine said 'what a lovely way to round of the Lent Term Informal Concert series. Well done to all involved and for your wonderful playing, and a big thank you to all the visiting music tutors for all their hard work and dedication.'