Extra-Curricular Activities

We provide a huge range of activities for you to join or help organise. As well as helping you thrive beyond the classroom you will develop new skills, and most importantly have fun! Our activities provide you with the opportunity to unwind and relax away from your studies. The list of activities is constantly evolving to meet the demand.

Activities include; Drama, Theatre and Film Clubs, Duke of Edinburgh Award, Debating Society, Dance and Music Activities, MUN, Creative/Artistic Activities, Coding and Robotics, and a wide range of Sports Clubs and Activities.

For many of these activities the lead comes from you – the Sixth Form girls – preparing for and organising the activities with minimal assistance from teaching staff.   

Academic Lectures

In Sixth Form you will attend a series of lectures, inter-active workshops and presentations known as College Specials. Sessions include those based on Careers, university applications and the Liberal Arts . Recent speakers have included Human Rights Defenders from Rwanda and Kenya, a medical researcher sparking debate over animal testing, a leading conservation expert and a Quaker Prison Minister. You are invited to contribute to the planning of this programme.

Liberal Arts 

We’re dedicated to providing a well-rounded Sixth Form experience, which includes taking part in our Liberal Arts programme. We’ll have discussions about everything from current political events to environmental issues, complemented with gallery visits and historical tours. You will be encouraged to give your own “TED Talk”-style presentation, which is not only empowering but great practice for univesity or your future career. Plus, you can participate in challenges and competitions like Model United Nations and PeaceJam Conferences.

Trips & Residentials

You will have many opportunities to experience the world beyond the classroom through trips and expeditions. This could be part of your academic study, including theatre visits for English and Drama students, or field trips for Biology and Geography students.  As well as the Duke of Edinburgh expedition, you will also have the opportunity to travel on sports tours, our annual ski trip or our triennial expedition to Namibia. Recent destinations for expeditions have included Greece, Berlin, Italy and Iceland.

Sports & Games

Sport at The Mount is about enjoyment as well as the physical and psychological benefits. A busy life in School can be happily off-set by an hour or two on the Netball court!

Sports teams and fixtures continue through the Sixth Form. Teams compete in Netball, Hockey, Tennis, Swimming and Rounders. There are also recreational activities available such as Metafit, Dance, Yoga and Volleyball. You will also have the opportunity to qualify as a professional lifeguard, gaining the NPLQ qualification.

You will take part in College Games, a valuable part of the timetable. It gives you the opportunity to be physically active, providing stress relief and variety from studying. We provide a range of opportunities with activities to suit every individual.

Creative & Performing Arts

There are lots of creative opportunities for you, even if  you may not have continued to follow this route at A Level. We encourage you to develop your creative passions and foster a love and appreciation of the arts.

Musically, you can continue with instrumental lessons and join in with the many ensembles or sing in the choir. You will have the opportunity to participate in Dance and Drama through LAMDA lessons, activities and the annual concerts and performances.

If you wish to develop artistic skills there are many activities to get involved in such as Creative Writing, the School Newspaper, Photography and Life Drawing.