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Enrichment & Clubs
At La Retraite, we ensure a wide variety of Enrichment activities are available for all students to take part in, developing students’ skills and interests, and giving them new and exciting experiences and opportunities.
Please see below for the enrichment activities and clubs offered by each department.
Computing
DISCOVERY CODING
For students in KS3. You'll learn about Python, an industry-standard coding language, which will assist you in developing your own programmes and games. Tuesdays, 15:15 - 16:15.
PYTHON CODING CLUB
For students in KS4 and KS5. Targeting Women in to STEM careers with Imperial College London, and enriching the T Level curriculum. Thursdays from 16:00.
Creative Arts
CREATIVE ARTS BOOSTER SESSIONS
For students in KS4 and KS5. Date and time to be confirmed.
KS3 & KS4 POP-UP CLUBS
Two separate clubs, for students in KS3 and KS4. Each week, students will focus on a different art specialism, including illustration, photography, fashion and more. Date and time to be confirmed.
CREATIVE ARTS SCHOLARS CLUB
For Scholarship Programme students interested in Art & Textiles. Date and time to be confirmed.
FASHION ILLUSTRATION CLUB
For students in Year 10. Wednesdays at lunchtime.
Drama & Theatre Studies
LA RETRAITE THEATRE COMPANY
For students in all year groups. Join the La Retraite Theatre company, there are roles to suit all individuals: actors, technicians, artists, script writers, marketing representatives, costume and stage prop managers.
Tuesdays, after school. Speak to Mrs Masoliver for more information.
YEAR 7 DRAMA LUNCH CLUB
For students in Year 7 with a passion for Drama, acting and performing. Fridays at lunchtime. Speak to Ms Clarke for more information.
YEAR 8/9/10 DRAMA LUNCH CLUB
For students in Years 8/9/10 with a passion for Drama, acting and performing. Mondays at lunchtime. Speak to Ms Clarke for more information.
EAL
PORTUGUESE CLUB
For students in KS3 and KS4. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursday, 15:30 - 17:00. Speak to Ms Ferreira for more information.
ITALIAN A LEVEL PREPARATION
For students in KS4. Wednesdays, 15:10 - 16:00. Speak to Mrs Jarrett for more information.
MANDARIN FOR BEGINNERS & Intermediate
For students in KS3 and KS4, beginners. Wednesdays, 15:10 - 15:45. Speak to Mrs Jarrett for more information.
For students in KS3/4, intermediate and preparing for GCSE. Wednesdays, 15:45 - 16:30. Speak to Mrs Jarrett for more information.
GERMAN EXCHANGE
Cancelled until further notice.
ARABIC GCSE PREPARATION
For students in KS3/4 and preparing for GCSE. Tuesdays, 15:10 - 16:30. Speak to Mrs Jarrett for more information.
GARDENING CLUB
For students in KS3 and KS4. Support our local environment and expanding our school's orchard and gardens. Wednesday lunchtimes. Speak to Mrs Jarrett for more information.
MORNING SUPPORT CLASSES
For selected students in KS3 and KS4. Offering targeted support and catch-up help for EAL students. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 07:30 - 08:45. Speak to Mrs Jarrett for more information.
English
DEBATE MATE
For students in Years 7 to 10. Tuesdays, 15:05 - 16:05.
POP-UP WRITING CLUB
For students in KS3. Details to be confirmed.
Geography
DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD
The Duke of Edinburgh award is a multifaceted opportunity for students at La Retraite to make the most of their talents and leadership abilities by nurturing their creative side, taking on a physical challenge, and volunteering their time or expertise for the benefit of others. Through this they can gain their Physical, Skills and Volunteering sections and complete a certificate of achievement. Many students will also complete a two-day offsite expedition to gain their full Bronze, Silver or Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Our extra-curricular meetings after school are designed to teach orienteering (map skills, route planning and other skills) which they will need to complete a successful Duke of Edinburgh expedition. The meetings are also helpful check-in points to ensure students are making progress on their award. Some meetings are designated for specific year groups or expedition groups, so please check the weekly bulletins and schedule below to see if your year group is expected to attend.
Meetings in E17 / E16 on specified Tuesdays / Fridays (15:10 - 15:50pm).
For more information, speak to Ms Cook, Duke of Edinburgh Manager.
Humanities
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
For students in KS3 interested in exploring their past or the history of where they live. Date and time to be confirmed.
KS4 HISTORY ENRICHMENT
For students in KS4. Details to be confirmed.
HISTORY BOOSTER SESSIONS
For Year 11 students. Details to be confirmed.
POLITICS SOCIETY
Details to be confirmed.
Learning Support
HOME LEARNING CLUB
For Year 7 students: Monday, Wednesday and Friday lunchtimes, in C5
For Year 8 students: Monday, Wednesday and Friday lunchtimes, in C6
After-School Home Learning Club: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 15:05 - 16:00, in C5.
Students are welcome to come along to the clubs, there is no need to sign up. Speak to Ms Martin or Ms During for more information.
Library
BOOK CLUB
For students in Year 7. Monday lunchtimes.
DRAWING CLUB
For students in Year 7. Tuesday lunchtimes.
GAMES CLUB
For students in Year 7. Wednesday lunchtimes.
FILM CLUB
For students in Year 7. Thursday lunchtimes.
CROSS STITCHING CLUB
For students in Year 7. Friday lunchtimes.
Maths
KS3 MATHS CLUB
For students in Year 7 and Year 8. Fun maths games and activities, including art in maths and learning how to play chess. Thursdays, at lunchtime.
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Media
LA RETRAITE MEDIA PODCAST
For students in KS5. Discover how to plan, record, edit, and produce compelling audio content for La Retraite's first ever podcast. Mondays, 3.15pm - 4.15pm, in A2 (Aya Centre). Speak to Mr Lopez for more information.
MFL
MFL FILM CLUB
For students in all year groups. Mondays at lunchtime.
SPELLING BEE
Fridays after school.
Music
To complete the music instrument tuition application form, please click here.
JUNIOR CHORUS
For students in Year 7 and Year 8. Monday and Friday lunchtimes.
ORCHESTRA
Open to all students. Mondays, 15:15 - 16:30.
BAND
Open to all students. Tuesdays, 15:15 - 16:30.
MUSIC BOOSTER SESSIONS
For students in Year 11 and Year 13. Tuesdays, 15:15 - 17:00.
TOUR CHOIR
For students in Year 10 and Year 12. Wednesdays, 15:15 - 16:30.
GOSPEL CHOIR
For students in Years 8 to 13. Fridays, 15:15 - 16:45.
Science
KS3 SCIENCE CLUB
For students in KS3. Do you want to see explosions? Look inside a squid? Launch a self-made rocket? Join Science Club! Date and time to be confirmed.
KS4 SCIENCE CLUB
For students in KS4. Details to be confirmed.
Spanish
YEAR 9 GCSE Exam PREPARATION
For Year 9 native Spanish speakers. Mondays, 15:15 - 16:30. This class is to prepare students for taking the GCSE Spanish exams; attendance is required as per any other lesson during the school day. Sessions will be led by Mr Orjales-Mourente. Speak to Mrs Vajsz for more information.
YEAR 10 GCSE PREPARATION
For Year 10 native Spanish speakers. Tuesdays, 15:15 - 16:30. This class is to prepare students for taking the GCSE Spanish exams; attendance is required as per any other lesson during the school day. Sessions will be led by Mr Orjales-Mourente. Speak to Mrs Vajsz for more information.
Sports
BADMINTON
For all year groups. Mondays, after school
FOOTBALL
For all year groups. Tuesdays, after school.
NETBALL
For all year groups. Tuesdays, after school.
ROWING
For all year groups. Tuesdays, after school.
BASKETBALL
For students in KS4 & KS5. Wednesdays, lunchtime.
DANCE
For all year groups. Thursdays, lunchtime.
FOOTBALL MATCHES
For students in Year 8 and above. Fridays, lunchtime.