Co-Curricular
At a glance
Different Sports Taught
Music Lessons Per Year
Clubs & Activities
Charities Supported
A Journey of Growth and Self-Discovery
We believe that co-curricular activities are a vital part of a boy’s education. While academic success opens doors, it is often the experiences beyond the classroom that give our pupils the confidence, character and skills to step through those doors and flourish in life.
Our structured co-curricular programme ensures that every boy is actively involved in meaningful opportunities that support his personal development. Whether through sport, creativity, leadership or service, boys are challenged, supported and encouraged to grow into well-rounded individuals.
A Co-curricular Programme that Builds Skills for Life
At all levels there are compulsory elements of public speaking, working in groups. entrepreneurship and self-directed projects. Boys are given genuine responsibility and allowed to succeed and fail. Most importantly, they then reflect and look at how they move on. We value that each boy is an individual, so the structure is not prescriptive. With over 160 clubs and societies they can find what they enjoy and we ensure they get the most out of it.
| Years 6 to 8 Getting to know who they are Boys begin the Thomas Burton Award, which focuses on curiosity, self-awareness and early leadership. | Year 9 All boys take part in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze Award, developing independence, teamwork and resilience. |
| Years 10 to 11 Getting to like who they are Boys continue with the Duke of Edinburgh’s Silver Award or take part in a school-designed alternative, tailored to their interests and strengths. Boys also take part in Thursday enrichment afternoon. | Years 12 to 13 Becoming great at who they are Sixth Form pupils take part in the Professional Development Programme, which includes careers support, placements, leadership opportunities and real-world challenges. |
For more detailed information, each department and school area has its own ‘pathway’, outlining the range of co-curricular and extension opportunities available at every stage.
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Music
Performing Arts
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Voluntary Services Unit
Combined Cadet Force
Key Themes Across the Co-Curricular Programme
Every stage of the programme includes opportunities across three core strands of development:
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Physical activity and practical involvement
Sports, outdoor education, and physical challenges build resilience, discipline and teamwork.
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Skills and academic enrichment
Clubs, societies, competitions and subject extensions promote intellectual curiosity and critical thinking.
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Community service and volunteering
Engagement in charitable work, mentoring and civic action fosters empathy and social responsibility.
Thursday Afternoon Enrichment
One thing that is very special to Loughborough Grammar School is Thursday afternoon enrichment. All pupils at the High School and Grammar School join together and are able to choose from a range of options. Year 10 & 11 pupils partake in things like CCF, Creative Writing, Computer Projects, Elite Sport & Music or take on an additional GCSE such as Astronomy, French, Latin or Music.
For Year 12 – 13, they have 26 activities they can choose from for Thursday afternoon enrichment, under the themes Service, Business, Creative, STEM, Academic and Support. Some examples include Combined Cadet Force, Voluntary Service Unit, Elite Sports or Music, Oxbridge Maths, Mandarin and Engineering.
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