Clubs / Extra-Curricular

• Time: Tuesdays, 12:30pm – 1:20pm
• Place: F24
• Leader: Mr Jebson

Come along to art club to develop skills, creativity and group work. Opportunities include: drawing and painting, photography, mixed media work, group tasks, sculpture, set design, portraiture, working from life. All year groups are welcome.

• Time: Monday & Tuesday 12:40pm – 1:20pm
• Place: A11
• Leader: Mr Potts & Mr Hawksworth

Come along and learn how to create your own games and programs in Scratch, Python and SmallBasic. If you’re already a keen programmer, you are welcome to work on your own projects, show off your skills and help other students learn. There will also be the opportunity to get hands-on and have a go with a Raspberry Pi computer.

No programming experience required – there will be plenty of worksheets, tutorials and help available to get you started.

• Time: Wednesdays 12:35pm
• Place: D1
• Leader: Miss Kendall

Look out for the slides displayed in mentor time to find out what films are showing.

• Time: Fridays, 12:30pm-1:30pm
• Place: D5
• Leader: Ms. Byrd

DHFS Pride is a student led social club, open to all students. The aim of the group is to promote inclusivity and eradicate homophobic and transphobic language and behaviour.

• Time: Wednesdays, 12:30pm – 1:20pm (bring a packed lunch)
• Place: Fanshawe Hall
• Leader: Mr. J Parker and Miss Sinclair

Come along to Year 7, 8 and 9 Drama club to learn about acting and the theatre. You will play loads of drama games, get involved in performances and have the opportunity to go to the theatre! Bring a packed lunch with you so we have more time to do drama.

“Doing drama has given me so much more confidence and I have made loads of friends” – (club member)

• Time: Tuesdays, 12:35pm – 1:15pm
• Place: E20
• Leader: Miss. Weller and Mr. Thompson

Details to follow!

• Time: Wednesdays, 12:30pm – 1:20pm
• Place: F17 / F18
• Leader: Mr Barnett

All years welcome.

• Time: Wednesdays, 12:30pm – 1:00pm
• Place: F3
• Leader: Mrs. M Walker and Mrs. Cornthwaite

Anyone is welcome, but it’s mainly aimed at years 7, 8 and 9.
Our ethos is about making friends and making new animal friends too! We have resident animals; Pebbles the Hamster and tropical fish. Different animals also visit us each week, from dogs and cats to snakes! On top of that, students can arrange to bring their own pets in from home.

• Subject: Humanities – (Y7,Y8,Y9,Y10,Y11)
• Time: Tuesday – Friday, 12:30pm – 1:20pm
• Place: C12
• Leader: TBC

• Subject: Maths Foundation – (Y10)
• Time: Thursdays
• Place: TBC
• Leader: Miss. White

• Subject: All Subjects – All Year Groups welcome
• Time: Daily 12:30 – 1:20
• Place: ELC
• Leader: Various Teaching Assistants

Open to everyone. The club offers additional help with homework.

• Time: Wednesdays, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
• Place: TBC
• Leader: Mr. Husband

Details to follow!

• Time: Wednesday, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
• Place: F2
• Leader: Miss L Webster and Mr W Baxter

Scientifically investigate anything you wish! Whether it be monitoring the behaviour of your pet hamster, or trialling the quality of various lipsticks, it’s entirely your choice. You’ll have the opportunity to achieve a CREST award and share research with the school and your parents at the end of the year.

There’s more; Science club members get exclusive access to science visits, national competitions and priority in whole school science trips!

• Time: Thursday, 12:30pm – 1:15pm
• Place: F13
• Leader: Mrs. R Hobson and Mrs. S Potts

Love singing? All ages and abilities of staff and students are welcome. Experience that ‘feel good’ effect that you only get from singing in a large group.

• Time: Wednesdays, 12:30pm – 1:15pm
• Place: Fanshawe Foyer
• Leader: Mr. Walters

Love playing musical instruments? All ages and abilities of staff and students are welcome. Experience that ‘feel good’ effect that you only get from playing in a band.

• Time: Wednesdays, 12:35pm – 1:15pm (bring a packed lunch)
• Place: A10
• Leader: Mr Hardy & Miss Loh