EXTRA CURRICULAR

At Thirsk School we strongly encourage our students to get involved in our varied and exciting extra-curricular programme. Whether they love, sport, drama, music or manga, there is an opportunity for all of our students to get involved. Every lunchtime and after school we have students engaged in so many different things, as you can see from the schedule below. However, it is not just about having fun! Every time any student attends an extra club or practice, they get points for their houses, and if a student goes to loads sessions in a year, then they will be awarded with a ‘Been More Thirsk’ badge, letter and penguin biscuit for their commitment to our school community.

The main aim of the extra-curricular programme is to remind all our students that school is NOT just about lessons. We want our students to have fun, and to learn new things about themselves. We want them to throw themselves into music, sport, drama, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, and all the other amazing opportunities that come from attending out school. Above all, we want our students to live up to our values of togetherness, honesty, inclusivity, respect, support and kindness. There is no better way of learning these values than engaging in our extra opportunities.

Trips & Visits

As we move away from covid times, the school are offering an expansive array of trips and visits, both curricular and non-curricular. Throughout their time at Thirsk School and & Sixth Form College, students will have the opportunity to attend regular sports fixtures, local area trips, trips further afield within the county and country and also overseas trips.

Click on the link for the Educational Visits, Outdoor Learning and Adventurous Activities Policy. There is also a link below to a letter directing parents to MCAS re consents for trip and visits.

Educational Visits, Outdoor Learning and Adventurous Activities Policy

Parent letter, trips and visits consents

Here is the current programme of extra curricular activities: