Clubs and Societies


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:



By Eleanor Lewis February 12, 2025
Upper 3 had a fascinating opportunity to explore two different places of worship, deepening their understanding of both Christianity and Islam. Their visit began at Norwich Cathedral, where they examined key features of a Christian church, such as the font, the pulpit, and the altar. Pupils also reflected on the significance of the cross in Christian belief and worship. After their time in the cathedral, they visited the East Anglian Bangladeshi Mosque on Rose Lane. During their hour-long visit, they engaged in a talk and question session with Hussein, learning about Islamic practices and beliefs. They were also able to try out different prayer positions and gained insight into the significance of the Kaaba during the pilgrimage of Hajj. Following their visit to the mosque, pupils returned to the cathedral for follow-up activities and a period of reflection. They discussed the similarities and differences between the two places of worship, considering how faith is expressed in different traditions. This enriching experience gave pupils a valuable opportunity to explore interfaith connections, ask thoughtful questions, and develop a deeper appreciation for religious diversity. Coco said, ‘I learned that Muslims pray five times a day, and I loved practising the prayer positions.’ Neil said ‘In the cathedral I learned that the bishop’s throne is called the cathedra. It is a raised chair which the bishop sits on when he is being enthroned.’ Felix commented ‘Both buildings were very fun, and I immensely enjoyed the trip. I hope that I can do it again.’  Evie reported ‘I enjoyed looking at the stained-glass windows and lying down on the floor to look at the detailed roof bosses in the Cathedral.’
By Eleanor Lewis February 12, 2025
Lower Three delivered a fantastic and unique exploration of the English language through their performances of A Midsummer Night’s Dream , Macbeth , and Romeo and Juliet . The magical Midsummer brought laughter with a modern spin on the mischievous fairies and tangled love stories . Macbeth captivated with its dark tale of ambition and fate. Romeo and Juliet moved the audience with its timeless story of love and tragedy. Each play showcased the pupils' talent, confidence, and passion for Shakespeare! Well done to all who took part!
By Eleanor Lewis February 10, 2025
On Monday 10 February, Upper Two had the wonderful opportunity to visit Norwich Synagogue, where they gained valuable insights into Jewish traditions and worship. The visit began with a fascinating lesson on Shabbat, the Jewish day of rest. Pupils learned about how a Jewish household would typically celebrate this special time and even had the chance to taste sweet challah bread, which many compared to tasting like brioche. Afterwards, the group moved into the main synagogue and pupils were given a sheet of things to spot as they went in. They counted the stars of David and discovered that there were five just in the stained-glass windows. Then pupils were able to try on a kippah and a tallit, or prayer shawl, experiencing firsthand some of the customs observed during prayer. A highlight of the visit was seeing the beautiful Torah scroll up close. Pupils were amazed to learn that if fully unrolled, it would be as tall as the Statue of Liberty! They also had the chance to hear a passage from the Torah being read aloud and discovered that when not in use, the scroll is carefully stored in the ark. The trip was an engaging and enriching experience, deepening pupils’ understanding of Jewish faith and traditions. Upper Two thoroughly enjoyed their visit with Max and JoJo commenting that it was an ‘amazing’ trip as they had not been to Norwich Synagogue before.
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