The aim of The Cottesloe School's clubs is to provide students with a diverse range of opportunities, from participating in sports and representing the school in teams, to joining performing arts groups or hobby clubs focused on Character, Healthy Relationships, and the 6Cs values. Additionally, students can access a quiet space in the library for independent learning or independent projects. These activities are designed to enrich their curriculum learning, support their studies, or introduce them to new experiences. While participation is not mandatory, we hope every student will discover something that suits their interests.

How does it work?

To ensure these sessions run smoothly and safely, we would like to remind all parents and carers of the procedures regarding attendance and registration for these activities.

Signing Up and Withdrawal:

Parents and carers are responsible for signing up their child for any after-school club via the MCAS app (My Child At School). If your child will no longer be attending a club, please ensure you request their name to be removed from the club register promptly by contacting the member of staff in charge of the club so that places can be offered to other students. 

Attendance Monitoring:

Attendance for each club will be taken by the member of staff leading the activity. However, staff will not be responsible for following up on an absence or ongoing non-attendance. It is therefore the responsibility of parents and carers to regularly check attendance on MCAS via a web browser and ensure their child is attending as expected. Unfortunately, the MCAS app doesn’t show club attendance.

We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain the smooth running of our after-school provision and safeguarding all students effectively.

If you have any questions about club sign-up, attendance, or MCAS access, please contact the school office in the first instance.

Thank you for your continued support.

Whichever aspect of Performing Arts you have an interest in, there is a club for you.  There are evening performances held every term to showcase the wide range of talents our students have, on stage and behind the scenes. Below is our timetable.

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PE and Sports Clubs

These clubs are not only for students wishing to be considered for school team selection, but also for students who would like to improve their fitness, develop their skills and enjoy some physical activity with their peers. The PE department will be happy to help with queries about any sports club.

• All sports clubs take place in the Sports Hall unless stated on the timetable. 
• Kit – usual PE kit, or appropriate activewear, correct footwear (boots for football and rugby) and additional safety equipment (e.g. gum shield for rugby)
• If a student is selected for a school sports team, information is posted via the Team Google Classroom.
• Students are responsible for informing their parents of the details of fixtures, including timings and arranging to be collected afterwards. Parents must complete medical and consent forms, which are emailed directly.
• Some sports clubs run at lunchtime to ensure participation rates are high. Because numerous our students travel by bus, they are not able to attend clubs after school. 

What to do if you want to go to a lunchtime sports club:

• Bring a packed lunch on the day of your club - you can eat it at the end of lunch.
• Eat well at break time, so you've got the energy to participate.
• Get changed promptly at the start of lunchtime