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:

Lower School Colour Run Raised £2480 for Water Aid!

By Eleanor Lewis • 11 Sep, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that the Lower School Colour Run, held on the last day of the Trinity term, was a resounding success! Thanks to the enthusiastic participation of pupils and staff, we exceeded our fundraising target for Water Aid UK, raising an impressive total of £2,480! This amount will fund the installation of a handpump in a rural African village, benefiting a community of around 250 people - approximately the number of children in the Lower School. The event featured an exciting range of obstacles, including a giant sprinkler, water guns and laser ropes, and along with lively music it made for a colourful and fun way to end the school year. A huge thank you to everyone who supported this fantastic cause! Miss Temple and the School Councillors Total Raised: £2,480 for Water Aid UK

LOWER SCHOOL DANCE PLACE IN THE TOP 10 NATIONWIDE

By Eleanor Lewis • 01 Jul, 2024

Our Dance for Performance group recently attended the National Finals of the Great Big Dance Off. They performed exceptionally well, showcasing their talent and dedication. Their performance brought great credit to the school, demonstrating the hard work and commitment of both the students and their instructors. This experience was invaluable for the group, providing them with an opportunity to compete at a high level and learn from other talented dancers. They were thrilled to place in the top 10 nationwide, a remarkable achievement that highlights their skill and perseverance.

AZTEC WORKSHOP LEAVES LOWER 3 PUPILS EAGER TO LEARN MORE

By Eleanor Lewis • 24 Jun, 2024

In an exciting Lower 3 Aztec workshop day with Rozzy from Act Out Education, the children explored Aztec culture through interactive activities. They acted out roles of various Aztec gods, delving into the rich mythology and significance of deities like Huitzilopochtli and Quetzalcoatl. A highlight was creating large, ornate headdresses, emphasising their importance in Aztec society. To wrap up the day, children carved their own soap, designing intricate patterns inspired by Aztec art, celebrating its cultural significance. The pupils thoroughly enjoyed the hands-on learning experience.