Extra Curriculum Activities
At BSCA we off a variety of before school, lunch time and after school clubs, as well as sports team, choir and music clubs. Students can also start their own groups with support from a member of staff.
Here is a list of all the activities we provide:
Click here for the timetable - BSCA Clubs Timetable
Mindfulness | |
Mindfulness / Mental Health and Emotional Support | |
A relaxing time for students as they sit and colour or chat to Mrs Casey or to their peer group. | |
Day/Time | All days at break and lunch times |
Venue | Level 2 room 2.078 |
Leader | Mrs Casey |
Year Group | 8 |
Art Club | |
Come along to learn new skills within art and meet new friends. | |
Day/Time | Thursday lunch starting after October half term |
Venue | 414A |
Leader | Miss Kozera |
Year Group | Year 7 and 8 |
Chess Club | |
A club to make friends and play chess. | |
Day/Time | Monday 3-4pm |
Venue | SEN Bay Level 2 |
Leader | Mr Blackwood |
Year Group | All years welcome |
Choir | |
Come and join our singing fun on a Monday! We perform throughout the year at various events at school and with other schools in Bolton. You do not have to sing on your own unless you want to. If you are interested in Music, then singing is a fantastic way to improve your musical ability. | |
Day/Time | Monday lunchtime |
Venue | Music Room |
Leader | Mrs Crowther and Miss Matthews |
Year Group | All |
Geography club | |
Geography club is a place for students to show their passion for Geography and learn about the world we live in. The club will provide opportunities for trips as well as learning vital map skills and locations of important countries. Students will also learn skills which support the Geography GCSE. They will have opportunities to get involved in initiatives which help to improve the world we live in. For example Eco-bricks, climate change discussions and recycling projects. | |
Day/Time | Monday lunch time – Year 9 |
Wednesday lunch time – Year 7 and 8 | |
Venue | 422B |
Leader | Mr Thomas and Mr Vale |
Year Group | 7 – 9 |
Drop In Lunch club | |
Our drop in lunch club is open for all students to come and relax, make friends, be engaged in positive projects and in help in shape the Christian ethos of our school. | |
Day/Time | Tuesday and Thursday lunchtime |
Venue | Reflection Room |
Leader | Tina Crossley |
Year Group | All |
Nurture | |
A safe space to play games, colour and watch DVD’s | |
Day/Time | All days at break and lunch time |
Venue | Room 282 |
Leader | Mrs Christie |
Year Group | Years 7-9 |
Program Club and IT | |
A chance to learn and gain an understanding into the mysterious world of programming. | |
Day/Time | Monday Thursday and Friday lunchtime |
Venue | IT |
Leader | Mr Qadir |
Year Group | All |
Ethos Group | |
Ethos Group meets every Wednesday and focusses on how we can develop as individuals and as a school, within our 4 school values. Together we plan projects which has impact on our assemblies, form times, and charity fundraising. | |
Day/Time | Wednesday lunchtime |
Venue | Reflection Room |
Leader | Connor Harmsworth |
Year Group | All |
Keyboard Club | |
Keyboard club is for anyone who wants to rehearse their keyboard pieces from lessons or have a go at some new pieces that gradually increase in challenge. It is a relaxed club where we aim to have some fun! | |
Day/Time | Friday lunchtime |
Venue | Music Room |
Leader | Mrs Crowther |
Year Group | All |
Astroturf Football | |
The Astroturf is open every day at lunch time in school for students to play football across all year groups. | |
Day/Time | Monday - Thursday |
Venue | Astroturf |
Leader | P.E Staff |
Year Group | All |
Year Group Football | |
Come and play football, get fit, and have fun with other students in your year group on your allotted day in the sports hall. | |
Day/Time | Monday lunch – Year 7 |
Tuesday lunch – Year 8 | |
Wednesday lunch – Year 9 | |
Thursday lunch – Year 10 | |
Friday lunch – Year 11 | |
Venue | Sports Hall |
Leader | P.E Staff |
Year Group | All |
Debate Society Club | |
You will be given a theme to research either ‘for’ or ‘against’. You will then present your arguments during a structured debate. Debate society can help you to improve your democracy skills and to help build confidence in public speaking. Recent debates have included: | |
‘Should the UK bring back the death penalty?’ | |
‘Does electronic gaming lead to criminality?’ | |
Day/Time | Friday lunchtime |
Venue | Room 4046 |
Leader | Miss C. Platt |
Year Group | All |
Board and Card Games Club | |
Our drop in lunch club is open for playing board and card games. So far, we have Uno, Connect 4, Jenga, Monopoly, Pass the Bomb and Exploding Kittens! Students are welcome to bring their own board or card games too. | |
Day/Time | Every lunchtime |
Venue | 322B |
Leader | Miss S Butler |
Year Group | Year 7 and 8 |
Dodgeball | |
Day/Time | Friday after school |
Venue | Small sports hall |
Leader | Miss Garrigan |
Year Group | Year 7 |
Girls fit club | |
Fitness training / personal training / fit club – trainers required | |
Day/Time | Tuesday lunch |
Venue | Gym |
Leader | Miss Murray |
Year Group | All years (girls only) |
Boys fit club | |
fitness training / personal training / fit club – trainers required | |
Day/Time | Thursday lunch |
Venue | Gym |
Leader | Miss Murray |
Year Group | All years (boys only) |
Hair and beauty club | |
Learn basic hair and beauty techniques or help teach other people new basic hair and beauty techniques (any make up will have to be removed before the end of lunch) | |
Day/Time | Thursday lunch |
Venue | 446 |
Leader | Miss Platt and Miss spencer |
Year Group | All years |
Boys Basketball | |
Enjoy developing your skills in basketball and have to opportunity to represent the school as part of the basketball team | |
Day/Time | Monday after school |
Venue | Sports hall |
Leader | Mr Lowe |
Year Group | Year 7-8 |
Girls Football | |
Enjoy developing your skills in football and have to opportunity to represent the school as part of the football team | |
Day/Time | Monday after school |
Venue | Astro |
Leader | Mrs Radford and Miss Townsend |
Year Group | Year 7-10 |