Extra Curricular
We have an extensive programme of lunchtime and extra-curricular activities to which all children are welcome, and all of which are free of charge. The exact programme changes depending on the term, and can be found below.
Our Sixth Formers play an active role in our extra-curricular offer, but also have their own student-led societies, run by Sixth Formers for Sixth Formers. These are indicated on the programme as italics.
Extra Curricular Programme Autumn Term 2026:
Monday
First Lunch (12:00-12:45 – Years 7, 8, 12 & 13)
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Activity |
Where? |
Who? |
Additional information… |
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Art: Open Studio |
AR2 |
Years 7 & 8 |
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Chess Club |
LA1 |
Years 7 & 8 |
All abilities welcome |
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Quiet Club |
Meets near reception |
Years 7 & 8 |
Limited numbers; students can only attend with permission from Year Leader. |
Second Lunch (1:00-1:45 – Years 9, 10 & 11)
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Activity |
Where? |
Who? |
Additional information… |
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Senior Scrabble Club |
EN2 |
Year 9-11 |
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Quiet Club |
Meets near reception |
Year 9-11 |
Limited numbers; students can only attend with permission from Year Leader. |
After School
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Activity |
Where? |
Who? |
Additional information… |
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Badminton Club |
PE |
All years |
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Cross Country Club |
PE |
All years |
PE kit and outdoor shoes / boots required |
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Rugby Club |
PE |
Year 7-13 Girls |
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Tuesday
First Lunch (12:00-12:45 – Years 7, 8, 12 & 13)
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Activity |
Where? |
Who? |
Additional information… |
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History Club |
HI3 |
Years 7 & 8 |
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Puzzle Club |
SC12 |
Years 7 & 8 |
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Quiet Club |
Meets near reception |
Years 7 & 8 |
Limited numbers; students can only attend with permission from Year Leader. |
Second Lunch (1:00-1:45 – Years 9, 10 & 11)
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Activity |
Where? |
Who? |
Additional information… |
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Futsal Club |
PE |
Year 9 |
Bring a change of footwear |
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Physics Drop-In |
SC12 |
Years 10 & 11 |
Revision provided or a supported space for independent study |
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Quiet Club |
Meets near reception |
Year 9-11 |
Limited numbers; students can only attend with permission from Year Leader. |
After School
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Activity |
Where? |
Who? |
Additional information… |
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Art & Photography: Open Studio |
AR2 |
All Years |
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Basketball Club |
PE |
Year 7-13 Girls |
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Drama Club |
EN8 |
Year 9 |
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Greek Club |
LA8 |
Years 9-13 |
All welcome - start or continue learning ancient Greek! |
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Jazz Band |
James Hall |
All years |
Please speak to Mr Haworth if you are interested. Suggested grades 5+. 4:30pm-5:15pm |
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Rugby Club |
PE |
Year 7-9 Boys |
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Science Club |
SC12 |
Year 7 |
Enjoy a different investigation every week and improve your science practical skills. |
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Technical Theatre Club |
Drama Studio/EN7 |
Years 7-11 |
Help with homework, coursework or your own artwork. |
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Training Chamber Orchestra |
MU1 |
All Years |
Instrumentalists from Training Orchestra who would like to play harder music - up to grade 4. 4pm-4:45pm |
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Training Orchestra |
MU1 |
All Years |
Instrumental players grades 0-4; 2:45pm - 4pm |
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Vex Robotics IQ and V5 |
GR1 |
Years 8-12 |
Numbers may be limited in order to compete in either the V5 or VEX IQ teams |
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Wind Band |
James Hall |
All Years |
Open to anyone playing a wind or brass instrument grades 5+. Percussionists / other instruments may also be possible - please speak to Mrs Anderson if you are interested. 2:45pm - 4:30pm |
Wednesday
First Lunch (12:00-12:45 – Years 7, 8, 12 & 13)
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Activity |
Where? |
Who? |
Additional information… |
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Quiet Club |
Meets near reception |
Years 7 & 8 |
Limited numbers; students can only attend with permission from Year Leader. |
Second Lunch (1:00-1:45 – Years 9, 10 & 11)
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Activity |
Where? |
Who? |
Additional information… |
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Chess Club |
LA1 |
Year 9-11 |
All abilities welcome |
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GCSE Art Club |
AR1 |
Years 10 & 11 |
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GCSE Engineering NEA Intervention |
GR1 |
Year 11 |
NEA support |
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History Drop-in |
GG1 |
Year 11 |
Revision and classwork support |
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Quiet Club |
Meets near reception |
Year 9-11 |
Limited numbers; students can only attend with permission from Year Leader. |
After School
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Activity |
Where? |
Who? |
Additional information… |
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Basketball Club |
PE |
Year 7-13 Boys |
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Drama Club |
Drama Studio |
Years 7 & 8 |
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KS3 Programming Club |
IT2 |
Year 7-9 |
Half-term 1 will be open to Y7 and Y8 students (Scratch programming), Half-term 2 will be open to Y9 students only (Hacking Minecraft), and this will rotate each half-term. |
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Senior Choir |
James Hall |
Years 9-13 |
Open to anyone who would like to sing in a choir. Not necessary to be able to read music though this helps. 2:45pm - 4:30pm |
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Warhammer Club |
GG1 |
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Thursday
First Lunch (12:00-12:45 – Years 7, 8, 12 & 13)
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Activity |
Where? |
Who? |
Additional information… |
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A Level Art Club |
AR1 |
Years 12 & 13 |
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Quiet Club |
Meets near reception |
Years 7 & 8 |
Limited numbers; students can only attend with permission from Year Leader. |
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Sparx Science Support Club |
SC12 |
Years 7 & 8 |
Teacher support and Laptops available to help with all things Sparx Science |
Second Lunch (1:00-1:45 – Years 9, 10 & 11)
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Activity |
Where? |
Who? |
Additional information… |
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Business / Computing Support |
BS1 |
Years 10 & 11 |
Limited numbers; students should speak to Mrs Cave |
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GCSE Art Club |
AR1 |
Years 10 & 11 |
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GCSE Engineering NEA Intervention |
GR1 |
Year 11 |
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Physics Drop In |
SC12 |
Years 10 & 11 |
Independent supported study and flashcard making |
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Quiet Club |
Meets near reception |
Year 9-11 |
Limited numbers; students can only attend with permission from Year Leader. |
After School
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Activity |
Where? |
Who? |
Additional information… |
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Biology Drop-In |
SC6 |
Years 12 &13 |
Bring along work to complete / questions to ask and get support from a specialist teacher! |
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Chemistry Support |
SC4 |
Years 12 &13 |
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Eco Club |
EN2 |
All Years |
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History Drop-In |
GG1 |
Year 11 |
Drop-in revision support |
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Netball Club |
PE |
All Years |
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Printmaking Club |
AR2 |
All Years |
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Training Choir |
MU1 |
Years 7 & 8 |
Anyone in years 7-8 who would like to sing in a choir. No previous experience is necessary. 2:45pm - 4pm |
Friday
First Lunch (12:00-12:45 – Years 7, 8, 12 & 13)
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Activity |
Where? |
Who? |
Additional information… |
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Geography Club |
GG2 |
Years 7 & 8 |
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Futsal |
PE |
Years 7 & 8 |
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Quiet Club |
Meets near reception |
Years 7 & 8 |
Limited numbers; students can only attend with permission from Year Leader. |
Second Lunch (1:00-1:45 – Years 9, 10 & 11)
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Activity |
Where? |
Who? |
Additional information… |
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Business / Computing |
BS2 |
Years 10 & 11 |
Study support |
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Science Homework Club |
SC9 |
Year 9-11 |
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Art & Photography: Open Studio |
AR2 |
Year 9-11 |
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Vocational Engineering NEA Support |
GR1 |
Years 10 & 11 |
Unit 1 and Unit 2 Year 10 and 11 NEA support/ catchup |
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Quiet Club |
Meets near reception |
Year 9-11 |
Limited numbers; students can only attend with permission from Year Leader. |
After School
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Activity |
Where? |
Who? |
Additional information… |
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Musical |
Music |
All Years |
Not starting yet but please save Friday afternoon. Watch out for information in the coming weeks. 2:45pm - 5pm |
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Rugby Club |
PE |
All Years |
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Durham Johnston School PE Department
Extra-Curricular Offer
The PE department at Durham Johnston is committed to providing a wide variety of sporting opportunities to students, open to all regardless of background and ability. As well as providing training and social sport opportunities, we coach our students to the highest levels, competing at locally, regionally and nationally. In the school year 2022-23, we reached national finals in three different sports.
We are regularly listed among the best co-educational state schools in the country for sport.
The clubs allow children to develop a range of physical skills but also encourage teamwork, co-operation and friendship. Leadership is also encouraged with older students able to support the clubs working with younger children.
The PE department also run successful school visits abroad, including skiing, and summer sports trips to Malaga.
We publish a weekly bulletin of fixtures and opportunities below:
Extra-Curricular Activities
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