Extra-Curricular Activities

Ousedale has a proud tradition of offering an extensive range of extra-curricular activities which take place at lunch time and after school. Click on Clubs and Societies for more details. The music and drama departments are always well supported with students joining Ousedale Big Band, Big Bands Little Brother, Ousedale Chorus and smaller ensembles as well as taking part in regular musical theatre productions.

Various departments provide 'clinics' where pupils are able to seek extra help or catch up with work missed. Depending on interest there is a Chess Club, Debating Society, Christian Union, Computer club, Sailing, Reading and Handwriting Clubs.

The Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme operates at the school. Pupils are involved in a range of activities, including weekend trips.

Each year several educational visits are arranged. We regularly run exchange trips to France, to Germany, to Spain, and to India. Skiing in Europe and department-organised visits to Berlin and Rome are popular optional trips. Within Britain there are trips organised to the Peak District, to the Lake District and to Wales. Students throughout the school also have the opportunity to visit the Milton Keynes Residential Centre at Longrigg in Cumbria and we offer a short residential visit for all Year 8 students.