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
We are delighted to share our extra-curricular club list and sign-up details for Term 3. The sign-up will open on Tuesday 24th March at 9:30am and close on Tuesday 14th April at 9am. Please note: this sign-up is just for after school clubs, our lunch clubs will continue to run in Term 3 and students will be able to sign up for those at school. We are proud of the range of offerings available for our students!
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 3, these will run from Monday 20th April until Friday 4th July. 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).
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) |
| Clay Craft (8 spaces) | Years 3-6 | Get crafty with clay, making all kinds of fun projects to take home! (Free) |
| Chinese Watercolour (10 spaces) | Years 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 £130 inclusive of 20% VAT) |
| Paper Quilling (10 spaces) | Years 3-6 | A relaxing, creative, and social crafting group where students turn colourful paper strips into 3D designs, such as cards, decorations and artworks. (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) |
Tuesday
| Club Name | Age Group | Club Description |
|---|---|---|
| Debutots (12 spaces) | Rec - Year 2 | Debutots combines interactive storytelling and dramatic play to boost literacy, communication skills, and confidence! (Cost £130 inclusive of 20% VAT) |
| Crochet (15 spaces) | Years 3-6 | Express your creative side through the art of crochet. (Cost £130 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 £130 inclusive of 20% VAT) |
| Zentangle & Nature (15 spaces) | Rec - Year 3 | Draw, relax, and explore nature patterns in this creative after-school club. We’ll sometimes create art outdoors in Swan Lane Park and the school playground. (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) | Rec - 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 £130 inclusive of 20% VAT) |
| Science (18 spaces) | Years 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 £175 inclusive of 20% VAT) |
| Lego & Craft (10 spaces) | Rec - Year 3 | Have fun completing Lego building challenges with Ms Freeman. (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 £130 inclusive of 20% VAT) |
| Dance (15 spaces) | Years 1-6 | Develop coordination and dexterity with the Lisa Gilbert Academy of Ballet and Performing Arts gymnastics lessons. (Cost £130 inclusive of 20% VAT) |
| Eco-Rangers (10 spaces) | Years 1-4 | Learn about sustainability by helping Dwight be a 'greener' place with Ms Voica and Ms Keller. (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) |
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Senior School
Mondays:
After-School:
- Table Tennis (3:45 - 4:45pm) - Spahn Campus
- Volleyball (3:45 - 4:45pm) - Spahn Campus
- Homework Club (3:45 - 4:45pm) - Spahn Cafe
- MYP Drama Club with Mr O'Flaherty (3:45 - 4:15pm) - Drama Room
Tuesdays:
Lunch-Time:
- French ab initio support with Ms Veschi (12:40am - 1:10pm) - S3
Tuesday Activities:
- Year 7-11 Girls basketball (Period 7) - Spahn Campus
After-School:
- Year 7-9 Boys basketball club (3:45 - 4:35pm) - 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
-
Rounders (3:45 - 4:45pm) - Dwight Playing Fields
-
Tennis (3:45 - 4:45pm) - 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 (3:45 - 4:45pm) - 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)