In addition to learning within the structured timetable of more than 25 hours a week, Bournemouth School also offers students a rich array of learning activities outside the classroom.

The volume and diversity of extra-curricular activities ensures that the interests and talents of individuals are met.  Numerous trips provide good opportunities to experience and learn about different cultures.  During the week before the summer half term students in Years 7 to 9 (whilst Year 10 complete their work experience) are engaged in a wide range of activities.  A variety of trips out of school such as to Marwell Zoo, the Globe Theatre, Avon Tyrell and Portchester Castle are complemented by a number of activities in school, such as art and drama workshops, personal development presentations, and enterprise and languages activities. 

Whilst the precise nature and timing of trips and visits changes from year to year, the mainstays of our extra-curricular provision are sport, music, the Combined Cadet Force, the Scouts and the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.

Sport and physical education are at the heart of life within Bournemouth School.  Students are encouraged to perform to their maximum capabilities in lessons, within the House sports programme, as part of the comprehensive extra-curricular programme or through the vast number of representative teams competing at local, regional and national level.  A broad range of extra-curricular activities for those students who do not wish to compete in the main team events are offered, including options such as surfing, fencing, climbing, table tennis, dance, martial arts, basketball and badminton. Click here for further details.

Our music department aims provide students with the opportunity to engage in all aspects of creative music making.  A broad and balanced curriculum delivered in lessons across all Key Stages is supplemented by a full programme of extra-curricular activities and visits.  We also benefit from a team of visiting music teachers who teach a range of instruments.  All students are strongly encouraged to develop their musical ability and join in some of the school music groups when they reach the appropriate standard. Click here for further details.

Bournemouth School is one of very few maintained schools in the United Kingdom that has a Combined Cadet Force.  We have Army, Navy and RAF sections and students who choose to join have wonderful opportunities to travel, sail, fly and take part in outdoor activities.  In addition, the school has a Scout troop, including a RN Sea-Scout section, which affords boys further opportunities to learn skills related to the outdoor life.  Students from both the CCF and Scouts compete in events such as the annual Ten Tors expedition, and have the opportunity to participate in overseas expeditions and regional, national and international events.  We are also a Duke of Edinburgh licensed centre.

The activities described above are supplemented by the offer of a number of other clubs to meet the diverse interests of our students.  The table below lists some of the extra-curricular activities available.