Extracurricular programmes
Dwight School offers a diverse and exciting range of activities. These extracurricular delights allow students to be agents in their own pursuits and pick something that appeals to their unique Sparks of Genius.
Extracurricular clubs by school
Junior School
Our extracurricular programme consists of two parts:
- Breakfast Club and After School Club (DASH) - Breakfast Club starts at 7:45am, and the After School Club runs from the end of the school day until 5:30pm. Sign-up for these clubs is currently open here >
- After School Activities - In Term 2, these will run from Monday 12th January until Friday 20th March. They take place from the end of the school day until 4:40pm. At 4:40pm, students can either be collected at the Junior School Eco student entrance or transition to After School Club (DASH).
Bookings for the After School Activities are now closed. If you have any questions about club sign-up, or if you experience trouble with the online form, please email sspoore@dwightlondon.org.
Club descriptions
Monday
| Club Name | Age group | Club Description |
|---|---|---|
| Basketball (10 spaces) | Years 3-6 | Have fun playing basketball with Mr Spoore. (Free) |
| Lego & Craft (10 spaces) | Reception - Year 3 | Students build imaginative creations, develop problem-solving skills, and collaborate while exploring their creativity through fun, hands-on Lego challenges with Ms Eli. (Free) |
| Chinese Watercolour (10 spaces) | Year 4-6 | We will paint using Chinese brushes and ink. Learn the skill of controlling the water spreading on the rice paper. A great way to help you feel calm and relaxed whilst having fun! (Cost £120 inclusive of 20% VAT) |
| Little Lions Angels (4 spaces) | Year 5-6 | Show your caring side by coming to assist in the Nursery with the youngest students in the school. You are expected to act as positive role models and undertake duties as specified by the Nursery teachers. (Free) |
Tuesday
| Club Name | Age Group | Club Description |
|---|---|---|
| Fencing (20 spaces) | Years 1-6 | Inspion Sports was born out of a desire to share our expertise in fencing and the many valuable life lessons learnt through competing at the highest level. Our team consists of Olympians, World, European, Commonwealth and African champions. Classes consist of an active warm-up, cardio and strength-building exercises, fencing related games, fencing footwork drills, development of technical fencing skills and sparring. (Cost £120 inclusive of 20% VAT) |
| Crochet (15 spaces) | Years 3-6 | Express your creative side through the art of crochet. (Cost £120 inclusive of 20% VAT) |
| Little Lions Angels (4 spaces) | Years 5-6 | Show your caring side by coming to assist in the Nursery with the youngest students in the school. You are expected to act as positive role models and undertake duties as specified by the Nursery teachers. (Free) |
Wednesday
| Club Name | Age Group | Club Description |
|---|---|---|
| Football (20 spaces) | Years 1-6 | Build your skills with LevelUP football. (Cost £120 inclusive of 20% VAT) |
| Drawing (18 spaces) | Reception - Year 6 | Work on your fine motor skills and learn different drawing techniques with Ms Voica and Ms Enisuoh. (Free) |
| Green Car Club (2 spaces) | Years 5-6 | Learn to build and maintain an electric racing car, and form a pit crew to race it in a national competition. (Free) |
| Little Lions Angels (4 spaces) | Years 5-6 | Show your caring side by coming to assist in the Nursery with the youngest students in the school. You are expected to act as positive role models and undertake duties as specified by the Nursery teachers. (Free) |
Thursday
| Club Name | Age Group | Club Description |
|---|---|---|
| Karate (20 spaces) | Reception - Year 6 | The club is run by Ashin-do Kai who have worked with us over the last 5 years. They say, "Karate can help in so many areas of your life - your health, fitness, mind and body." Come and join in for lots of fun and fitness! (Cost £120 inclusive of 20% VAT) |
| Science (18 spaces) | Year 3-6 | Explore amazing science activities with Stem Dorado. Students will develop critical thinking skills, an understanding of scientific concepts and have lots of fun. (Cost £155 inclusive of 20% VAT) |
| Sewing (10 spaces) | Years 4-6 | Using felt, ribbons and other fabrics, learn to stitch and sew using simple templates to make flowers, pocket-sized animals, bookmarks and more with Ms Demetriou. (Free) |
| Little Lions Angels (4 spaces) | Years 5-6 | Show your caring side by coming to assist in the Nursery with the youngest students in the school. You are expected to act as positive role models and undertake duties as specified by the Nursery teachers. (Free) |
Friday
| Club Name | Age group | Club Description |
|---|---|---|
| Chess (20 spaces) | Years 1 - 6 | Premier Chess Coaching Ltd. have been running many successful chess clubs around London for the past 10 years. During each week of chess club, there is a lesson on a professional demonstration board, weekly tournament game with end-of-term prizes and mini games for complete beginners. Premier Chess Coaching is run by Tomer Eden, who is a British Chess Master and has helped some of his schools win National Under 11 and Under 9 titles. More information here > (Cost £120 inclusive of 20% VAT) |
| Gymnastics (15 spaces) | Years 1-6 | Develop coordination and dexterity with the Lisa Gilbert Academy of Ballet and Performing Arts gymnastics lessons. (Cost £120 inclusive of 20% VAT) |
| Little Lions Angels (4 spaces) | Years 5-6 | Show your caring side by coming to assist in the Nursery with the youngest students in the school. You are expected to act as positive role models and undertake duties as specified by the Nursery teachers. (Free) |
Senior School
Mondays:
After-School:
- Table Tennis (4-5pm) - Spahn Campus
- Volleyball (4-5pm) - Spahn Campus
- Homework Club (3:45-4:45pm) - Spahn Cafe
- MYP Drama Club with Mr O'Flaherty (3:45 - 4:15pm) - Drama Room (starts after the October half term)
Tuesdays:
Lunch-Time:
- French ab initio support with Ms Veschi (12:40am - 1:10pm) - S3
After-School:
- Y10-13 Senior basketball (4-5pm) - Spahn Campus
- Japanese Club (4-5pm) - S3
- MYP Junior Rock Band (3:45 - 4:30pm) - Music Room.
Wednesdays:
After-School:
- Film Skool* (3:45 - 5pm) - Drama Room
- Boys & Girls Football (4-5pm) - Dwight Playing Fields
- Mandarin Homework Club (3:45 - 4:15pm) - S7
- Homework Club (3:45-4:45pm) - Spahn Cafe
*Film Skool is a paid activity; please read the full details here if you would like to enrol your child in the Film Skool Programme.
Thursdays:
Lunch-Time:
- Maths Support (12:40am - 1:10pm) - S8
- Knitting (12:40am - 1:10pm) - S4
- Minecraft (12:40 - 1:10pm) - S3
After-School:
- Netball (4-5pm) - Spahn Campus
- Stemettes* (3:45 - 4:15pm) - S9
*Join Ms. Riemer and Ms. Halsall for an all-female/non-binary Science Club!
Fridays:
After-School:
- Jazz Club (3:45 - 4:45pm)