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Our comprehensive co-curricular programme reflects our aim to provide all pupils with a balanced, all-round education with something to appeal to every child.

Discovering passions

Enriching experiences

The range of activities on offer contributes significantly to the personal, social and educational development of the children, allowing them to develop their potential, confidence and self-esteem along the way.

Held during lunch times and after lessons in the afternoon, our activities provide an excellent opportunity for the children to further develop their talents and interests and often to try something new.

Two Barnard Castle School children in line in the dining hall, both smiling and one holding a thumbs up.

Inspiring young athletes

Sport

  • Rugby: for all abilities and team practices
  • Hockey: see skill levels improve on the astro-turf and practice for matches
  • Football: for all abilities and team practices
  • Netball: build on skills learned in Games lessons and practice for school matches
  • Cross Country: for all abilities to improve running times and overall fitness
  • Cricket: professional coaching in winter, team practice in summer
Two Barnard Castle School pupils playing cricket on a grassy field, focused on the game with a bat and ball in hand.

Expanding little ones' horizons

Beyond the field

  • Judo*: qualified instructor, grading tests and certificates
  • Taekwondo*: qualified instructor, grading tests and certificates
  • Ballet*: qualified dance teacher, for those who enjoy dancing, performing and undertaking grades
  • Squash: qualified instructor, for those who enjoy this hard-hitting game
  • Yoga: helping pupils improve their strength, coordination, flexibility and concentration
A Barnard Castle School student playing hockey with a teacher supervising.

Harmonising talents

Music

  • Art: opportunities for all age groups with a chance to try different media and techniques
  • Prep Choir: singing for enjoyment, concerts, and Chapel performances
  • Prep Orchestra: an opportunity to play and perform with a full orchestra
  • Recorder/Strings/Woodwind/Brass Groups: ensemble practice and concert performances
Two Barnard Castle School pupils playing ukuleles together in a bright classroom, one helping the other with chords.

Learning new skills

Computing & other activities

  • Scratch Club: discover coding and the exciting world of programming to create interactive stories, games, animations and more
  • Forest School: where children get a chance to express themselves in an outdoor setting
  • Gardening: a chance for children to grow their own crops and learn about plants
  • Eco Warriors: for those who are passionate about the environment and enjoy all things green
  • Mindfulness: helping pupils to relax their minds and bodies.* Small fee required
Barnard Castle Students exploring more about gardening using pots and soil.

Prep School

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