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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. Wednesdays, 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.
YEAR 7 DRAMA LUNCH CLUB
For students in Year 7 with a passion for Drama, acting and performing. Fridays at lunchtime.
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.
EAL
PORTUGUESE CLUB
For students in KS3 and KS4. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursday, 15:30 - 17:00.
ITALIAN A LEVEL PREPARATION
For students in KS5. Wednesdays, 15:10 - 16:00.
ITALIAN GCSE PREPARATION
For students in KS4. Wednesdays, 15:10 - 16:00.
MANDARIN FOR BEGINNERS
For students in KS3 and KS4. Thursdays, 15:00 - 16:00.
For students in KS5. Thursday, 16:00 - 17:00.
GERMAN EXCHANGE
For students in KS3 and KS4. Working in partnership with a school in Germany to exchange letters, create new friendships and to visit new places abroad.
Tuesdays, 15:00 - 16:00.
ARABIC GCSE PREPARATION
For students in KS4. Wednesdays, 15:00 - 16:00.
GARDENING CLUB
For students in KS3 and KS4. Support our local environment and expanding our school's orchard and gardens.
Mondays, 15:00 - 16:00.
MORNING SUPPORT CLASSES
For selected students in KS3 and KS4. Offering targeted support and catch-up help for EAL students.
Monday to Friday, 07:45 - 08:45.
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
Teaching map skills, route planning and other skills needed for D of E expeditions. Date and time to be confirmed.
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.
GCSE CLASSICS FOR SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS
For Scholarship students in KS4. Working in collaboration with Streatham & Clapham High School to prepare students for entry in the GCSE Classics exam. Thursdays, 15:15 - 16:15.
Learning Support
HOME LEARNING CLUB
For Year 7 students:
- Monday lunchtimes, in C5
- Wednesday lunchtimes, in C5
- Friday lunchtimes, in C5
For Year 8 students:
- Monday lunchtimes, in C6
- Wednesday lunchtimes, in C6
- Friday lunchtimes, in C6
After-School Home Learning Club:
- Monday to Wednesday, 15:05 - 16:00
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).
MFL
MFL FILM CLUB
For students in all year groups. Mondays at lunchtime.
SPELLING BEE
Details to be confirmed.
Music
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.
RE
PHILOSOPHY CLUB
For students in KS3 interested in growing their skills in reasoning, thinking, debate and problem-solving, and put them to use exploring concepts like justice, truth, knowledge and beauty. Mondays, 15:10 - 15:40.
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 PREPARATION
For Year 9 native Spanish speakers. Mondays, 15:15 - 16:30.
YEAR 10 GCSE PREPARATION
For Year 10 native Spanish speakers. Tuesdays, 15:15 - 16:30.
YEAR 11 GCSE PREPARATION
For Year 11 native Spanish speakers. Wednesdays, 15:15 - 16:30.
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.