Extra Curricular Activities

At Aston Academy we value the important role that extra-curricular activities, house competitions and enrichment opportunities play in a student’s progress and enjoyment in school.

In Term 2 we had 36% of students in Year 7 – 10 attend an after school club or activity and 56% of Year 11 have attended after school period 6 revision.

The aim of the clubs we offer is to create additional opportunities for students to learn and develop in a wide range of areas. Students that attend clubs not only develop skills to support them academically but also develop their personal skills.

If you have not tried a club yet make this term your time to come along and try one!

If there is not a club on the list that interests you then make sure you raise your ideas to your student council member in your tutor group so it can be discussed in the next council meeting or to Mr Esberger so we can get the club added.

In the letter below there are the key dates of clubs for term 2.  Please find below the wider curriculum clubs, Sports Clubs and House Competitions.

Wider Curriculum Extra-Curricular

In addition to the house competitions and sports clubs we offer, a range of other subject areas will be coordinating extra-curricular clubs to take place throughout Term 2. These clubs will explore aspects of the subject in creative and engaging ways and will be open for all students to attend. They will take place on a Thursday afternoon from 3pm – 4pm.

The schedule and venues for term 2 are as follows:

Additional After School Subject Clubs

Lunchtime Clubs

Extra-Curricular Sport

For students interested in sport the clubs highlighted below will be open to all students each evening from the end of school until 4pm. The focus during these sessions will be on enjoyment and participation. The clubs will also have fixtures against other schools throughout the year. To be part of the team you should attend training and all players will be provided an opportunity to represent the school. Details for fixtures will be given to the students selected as finishing times will vary depending on the venue of the fixture.

House Competitions

Each student at Aston Academy is placed in to a House linked to his or her tutor group. For example 7 Furnival 1. Throughout the year achievement points gained by students in class not only go towards individual recognition but also towards the total House competition score. At the end of the year we add all House points up to crown our House champions!

Another way a student can win additional points for their house is by taking part in our House Competitions. These competitions run from 3pm – 4pm after school and House Staff will visit tutor groups in the build up to select a team to represent them. Below are the dates of the competitions in Term 2. If your son or daughter would like to sign up for any of these competitions please see the house staff highlighted below when they visit your tutor group.

Term 2 League Table:

The league tables include all achievement points earned in Term 2 by members of each house + points achieved for house competition success.

The House competitions this half term

Please Note: If any clubs are cancelled on the day of the event for staff absence or any other reason students will be informed during the day. Staffed provision is available in W4 classroom where students can have computer access for google classroom until the scheduled end time of the event or club.

We encourage as many students as possible to take advantage of these extra-curricular opportunities. If you would like to ask any questions about extra-curricular clubs and activities or would like any further information please email me on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.