Enrichment Programmes
Extra curricular and clubs
Beyond the Classroom
Opportunities that Inspire, Challenge and Connect
At St John’s Beaumont, education extends far beyond the timetable. Our pupils are encouraged to explore new interests, discover their strengths and develop the confidence that comes from shared experience.
Through sport, creative expression, service and leadership, every child learns that achievement takes many forms and that learning continues long after lessons end.
Key Highlights
A Whole-Child Approach: Balanced programmes that nurture intellect, creativity, wellbeing, and social responsibility.
Extensive Enrichment Programme: 50+ clubs and activities that encourage exploration, teamwork and confidence.
Distinctive Animal House System: Tigers, Yaks, and Emus inspire camaraderie, leadership, and healthy competition.
Magis Speaker Series: Inspirational talks that spark curiosity and connect learning to real-world ideas.
Sport for All: From competitive fixtures to fitness and fun, every pupil participates and grows.
Creativity at the Core: Music, drama and visual arts help pupils express themselves and perform with pride.
Outdoor Learning & Adventure: Forest School and field trips build courage, curiosity and environmental awareness.
Service & Citizenship: Community projects and leadership roles instill empathy, purpose and global perspective.
Guided by Intellego: Part of a forward-thinking education group promoting international connection and exchange programmes and lifelong learning.
Club consideration
Over the Michaelmas and Spring terms we have offered a total of 59 clubs (47 of which are included).
Blue are Michaelmas Term only, Green are Spring Term only and black offered across both. Bold is offered across the whole school (Pre-Prep, Middle, Upper).
Our exceptional enrichment programme includes sports such as rugby, football, tennis, judo, hockey, badminton, golfing, fencing and swimming. In addition, we offer yoga, choir, orchestra, dance, book club, coding and various arts, crafts and games.
Most enrichment activities are included in school fees, with a few exceptions.
Below is an example list of our enrichment activities.
Enrichment Activities List
Legend:
Michaelmas Term only
Spring Term only
Both Terms
Whole school (Pre-Prep, Middle, Upper)
Free | Extra |
| Bird Club | Pro Tennis |
| Story Illustration | Rugby (minis) |
| Swim Squad | Chess |
| Tap Dancing | Football Skills |
| Arts & Crafts | Judo |
| Makers Club | Golf |
| Ballet | Dance |
| Book Club | Fencing |
| Collaboration Club | Coding |
| Hockey | Project Management |
| Hama Beads | Basketball |
| Development Swim | Minecraft Club |
| Running | |
| Cardio Club | |
| Drawing Club | |
| Imagination Club | |
| Board Games | |
| Choir | |
| PC Building | |
| Orchestra | |
| Mindful Yoga | |
| Python Coding | |
| Sports Scholars Fitness | |
| Peer Mediator Training | |
| Greenpower Racing | |
| Art Scholars | |
| Crochet | |
| Reasoning | |
| Young Life | |
| Creative Writing | |
| Art-repreneurs | |
| Logic Club | |
| Climbing | |
| Conversational English | |
| Netball Development | |
| Finding the Canon | |
| Table Tennis | |
| Cross-Stitch | |
| Art Club | |
| Mindfulness | |
| Badminton | |
| Wargames Scenery Making | |
| General Knowledge | |
| Rugby 7s | |
| Maths Monsters | |
| Cricket | |
| Current Affairs |
Dedicated Swim Squads & Competitive Success
From Year 1 onwards, each year group has a dedicated swim squad training. Our swim team competes in frequent galas, both at home and away, with a proven record of fantastic IAPS results.
Swimming For All Ages
St John’s Beaumont is fortunate to have a 25m heated pool on site.
Children from Nursery through to Year 8 benefit from weekly, in class swimming lessons. Additionally, pupils in Middle School and above are invited to optional development training two mornings per week.
Physical Education
Nursery to Year 2
Pupils in Nursery to Year 2 enjoy a full PE curriculum on a weekly basis alongside swimming lessons. During PE students learn about spatial awareness including:
- balance
- agility
- ball skills
- dance
- gymnastics
In the swimming pool the children learn water safety and how to float before learning the key swimming strokes.
YEARS 3 to 8
For Years 3-8 we aim to provide a more varied curriculum, all pupils will take part in swimming lessons which run alongside:
- basketball
- indoor hockey
- badminton
- tennis
- athletics
Seasonal Sports & PE
From September to February we focus largely on rugby as our main team sport.
From February to March we then play football.
During the summer months cricket is the main team sport.
Alongside this, the School’s swimming, tennis, athletics and basketball train and compete at regular intervals. We also prepare teams to participate in local and regional hockey, golf, indoor rowing and badminton.
Physical Education and Games help pupils flourish physically, socially and mentally, forming an essential part of their overall development.
Sports, Teamwork & Success
Sport is an important part of daily life at St John’s Beaumont. A healthy, active routine supports wellbeing, confidence and enjoyment, and every pupil is encouraged to take part in a broad range of sporting activities.
Offering a variety of sports ensures that children of all abilities can contribute, develop new skills and represent the school with pride.
Alongside regular training and house competitions, pupils in Years 3–8 take part in more than 350 competitive fixtures each year, gaining valuable experience in teamwork, resilience and sportsmanship.
Creative & Performing Arts
When you believe in developing the whole child, nurturing their imagination, creativity and spirit are hugely important. Creative and performing arts subjects allow children to develop all sides of their character.
The creative arts at St John’s Beaumont School are integrated throughout our curriculum and co-curricular activity programme from Pre-Prep onwards.
The majority of our students learn a musical instrument and this, together with their love of art and drama, makes for a vibrant culture of creativity.
Your child’s progress will be celebrated in our many assemblies, concerts, plays and exhibitions.
The Music department aims to inspire a love for music but is also committed to developing musical talent in the school. Pupils interested in pursuing a music scholarship at senior school will be well supported to do so through our Music Scholarship programme and Composition Club.
Music
Music plays an important part in daily life at St John’s Beaumont.
Students receive weekly in-class music lessons covering listening, performing and composing. All pupils will have the opportunity to try an instrument – in Years 2 and 3, students learn the violin, recorder, and keyboard.
Choir
In addition to their timetabled lesson, pupils can join the Pre-Prep choir, the Jubilate Choir or audition to the Chapel Choir. Many pupils also undertake private music tuition on their chosen instrument and have the opportunity to perform either individually or in ensembles in termly music concerts or in the orchestra.
Drama
Drama is taught as part of the school curriculum to all children from Nursery up to Year 8. LAMDA examination classes are also available. At St John’s we regard Drama as an important part of the children’s experience at school – it provides an opportunity for creative expression and the discovery of skills that they did not know they had.
Through drama lessons, the children learn to:
- Develop social and interpersonal skills
- Accept constructive criticism
- Build social skills with other children to complete performances
- Be more confident about public speaking
- Boost self-esteem
- Develop tolerance and empathy
All pupils will be involved in school performances during their time at St John’s; the Nativity in Pre-Prep, Middle School Musical and an Upper School performance.
Art & Design
From Year 3 and above, pupils receive weekly art and design lessons in our beautiful art studio, during which they are taught the skills and techniques of drawing, painting and design.
The aims of the Art & Design lessons are:
- To instill an interest and love for the subject whether practical, historical or theoretical.
- To teach students the methods and techniques involved in a wide range of creative processes.
- To provide students with the opportunities to develop their abilities using various media involved in the creation process.
Every pupil has the opportunity to exhibit their work at the Annual Art Exhibition.
The Art Clubs are always popular and students are encouraged to attend these after-school activities in order to further their studies and complete additional work for their portfolios, particularly if they are pursuing an art scholarship at senior school level.