Extra-Curricular Activities

Bishop Rawstorne offers a rich and varied range of extra-curricular activities which provide students with additional opportunities for personal growth, self-development and achievement, as well as improved self-esteem. Other benefits of getting involved include:

  • Development of essential life skills such as goal setting, team work, time management, problem solving, analytical thinking, leadership and public speaking.
  • Creation of new experiences and broader perspectives and increased social opportunities by widening of friendship circles.
  • Keeping active and burning off energy whilst learning a new skill or unlocking a passion or talent within a fun environment.
  • Improved academic performance and overall outlook on school.
  • They can also be something to put on CV's or to help with future college, apprenticeship or job applications.

In addition to the above, students can earn 3 points for every club they attend which accumulate and are added to their achievement points total. Students can also become eligible to achieve an 'Ambassador' award whilst representing Bishops at events or competitions - visit our Awards page for more details: https://bishopr.co.uk/parents/awards.

 

Personal Enrichment Passport (PEP) Booklet

The Personal Enrichment Passport (PEP) is a new initiative for 2024-2025 which aims to encourage and support students in becoming involved in the wider community of Bishop Rawstorne. This helps them to grow and develop as young people through their engagement with extra-curricular activities across curriculum areas and the enrichment opportunities we offer throughout the academic year.

The PEP is a document which students can use throughout their school journey to help them:

  1. Learn more about the school values and how they can get make the most out all the enrichment opportunities that are available to them at Bishop Rawstorne. 
  2. Each year make ‘pledges’ - committments or undertakings to improve an area of their life - and then reflect back at their achievements at the end of the year. 
  3. At the back of the PEP, record everything they have done, inside and outside of school. This can be used to help them write applications, personal statements, CVs and references in the future. 

This initiative is currently open to all Year 7 and Year 8 students, all of whom will receive a copy of the booklet and take part in their first 'Pledge Week' in the 3rd week of new school year. They will then make new 'pledges' in the Spring and Summer terms. 

Please click on the image to view the booklet and have a chat with your child about their 'pledges' and encourage them to get involved!

 

Extra-Curricular Opportunities

Below are some of the extra-curricular opportunities we offer:

 

Keep up-to-date with the latest extra-curricular updates on the news section of our website or on our official Facebook page or via our Bishops Sports Facebook page,

 

Sports Clubs

The PE department operates a seasonal extra-curricular timetable during lunchtimes and after school. Students can check the PE noticeboard for details. The latest timetable can be found below:

Non Sports Clubs

We also run a number of non sports activities at lunchtimes or after-school - below is a summary of the clubs and societies which are running this term. Please note these change on a termly basis and depend on the demand and the interests of students so check back regularly as more clubs will be advertised throughout the school year.

Visits and Trips

We offer students a rich and varied range of local, national and international visits which play a vital part in enriching the curriculum and giving our students valuable life experiences that will linger long in their memory and ‘bring to life’ their learning. Further details can be found on our Visits and Trips page: https://bishopr.schudio.com/parents/visits-and-trips

 

Duke of Edinburgh

Bishop Rawstorne has been delivering the Duke of Edinburgh Award since 2015 and students have the opportunity to sign up when they start Year 10. For further details visit the Duke of Edinburgh page: https://bishopr.co.uk/curriculum/duke-of-edinburgh-award

 

Student Voice

Student Voice is group of students from across all year groups, that serve as the students' representative body sharing students’ ideas and concerns to staff. For further details on how to get involved visit the Student Leadership page and click on the 'Student Voice' tab : https://bishopr.co.uk/our-school/student-leadership

 

Inter-house Competitions

We currently run a range of inter-house competitions across all year groups and are looking to develop this area further in the future. Keep an eye on this section for further details.

 

Challenges and Competitions

Students have the opportunity to get involved in challenges and competitions throughout the school as part of our extra-curricular programme, for example maths challenges, public speaking and writing competitions for English and drama and Runshaw Horizon events for science. Further details of these will be made throughout the year.