Beyond the Curriculum
Co-curricular activities Outside the classroom, a broad range of co-curricular activities encourages boys to make the most of school life. With more than 50 clubs and societies meeting regularly in the Senior School, the College tries to cater for all boys’ individual interests and needs. These societies are driven by the students and can range from the academic to the altruistic. A society offers a student the chance to find and join people with similar interests, as well as another chance to befriend people in different year groups. The sheer number of sports teams ensures that boys who want to represent the College can do so and House Big Side and Little Side competitions ensure competition is available to all. The range of orchestras, ensembles and choirs enables students to play with other musicians and the increasing profile of music technology is opening yet more avenues to those with musical interests. Inter- house drama competitions ensure that all boys can
get involved in drama, with some being selected for the casts of College productions. The atmosphere that prevails within the Edward Alleyn Theatre, the PE Centre, the Music School or the Art & DT studios make these ideal places for many to find their niche and a little peace during a busy school day. Community Service Some 200 students in the Middle and Upper Schools take part in our Community Service Programme. Students have a choice of 18 different projects, so each dedicates their time and efforts to a cause that is most meaningful and worthwhile for them. Current projects range from supporting local schools, including schools for children with special educational needs, or maths and literacy tutoring at Dulwich Hamlets Primary School, to entertaining and socialising with residents at local care homes. A link with Brixton and West Norwood Foodbank has been established and small groups of Upper School students volunteer at the service on Saturday
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