Extra-Curricular Activites 

Berkswell School recognises the importance of offering a broad range of extra-curricular activities. The school tracks involvement of all the children to ensure every child has at least one area they have participated in across the year.

Why Extra‑Curricular Clubs Are Important in Primary School?

Children try new activities, discover what they’re good at, and feel proud of themselves. That confidence spills over into their schoolwork.

Clubs mix children from different classes and year groups. Children learn teamwork, sharing, communication, and how to make friends outside their usual circle.

Active clubs like football, dance, or yoga help children stay fit and healthy. It sets patterns that last.

Not every child shines in the classroom. Clubs give them space to explore passions— woodwork, drama, chess, cooking—whatever their interests.

Children remember equipment, follow rules, and commit to attending regularly. It’s a gentle way to practise responsibility.

Clubs create a sense of belonging. Children feel more connected to their school and proud of what they take part in.

Some children cannot access enrichment opportunities outside of school it is important that the school offers a broad range of clubs to support their wider curriculum access.

Berkswell CE Primary Clubs

• Football
• Girls Football
• Hockey
• Netball
• Tennis
• Basketball
• Yoga and Mindfulness
• Cookery
• Choir
• Drama
• Chess and Board games
• Art
• Little Critters
• Woodwork
• Dance

Children also experience a wide variety of educational visits across the year, these often have a specific curriculum base, but also include theatre visits etc.

In Year 5 and 6 the children have two residentials, in Year 5 to Rock UK and in Year 6 to Devon, where they experience many outdoor adventure activities, including surfing and coasteering.