Extra-Time
ExtraTime clubs are run by teachers or external coaches for a duration of ten weeks, unless otherwise stated, starting in Terms 1, 3 and 5. Students can sign up to, and pay, for these clubs on MCAS, the My Child At School app.
Please check that your contact details are up-to-date on the MCAS app as we will use this to contact you if needed, for example during the club or for cancellations.
If you wish to pay for the club with Childcare vouchers, email Robyn Bissett, [email protected], before the deadline date stating which clubs you would like to book, and arrange voucher payment at the same time referencing the clubs.
Autumn Term clubs will start on Monday 15th September 2025. Please sign up by 8am Monday 8th September. If a club is oversubscribed by this date, then names will be drawn from a hat. Please assume that your child has a place, we will only contact you if not.
Please let us know if your child will be absent for more than two weeks in a row.
See our FAQs at the bottom of the page and, if you have any further questions, please contact Mrs Bissett at [email protected].
THE CLUB PROGRAMME
Meet our fabulous coaches. Click on their image to find out about them.
COOKERY
Work in a sociable, supportive and safe environment to create a delicious supper. Liz Jones will guide you through the cooking process teaching you lifelong skills along the way. You will then sit down to eat with everyone and enjoy your main course and dessert together. The price includes all ingredients. Everyone is welcome.
Numbers are limited at this club.
COOKERY (open to all) Tuesday 3.30-5.00 £70 for 10 sessions
CROCHET CORNER
Crochet provides a mindful escape, an opportunity to express your creativity and the chance to make a wide variety of amazing things including bags, hats, cushions, jewellery, soft toys, clothes… Our friendly and supportive Crochet group will be open to everyone from complete beginners to experienced crocheters. You will work at your own pace and Anna will be there to support and inspire you along the way. Materials including crochet hooks and yarn will be provided so you won’t need to bring anything. However, if you have your own hooks, yarn, projects that you are working on or project ideas, you are very welcome to bring them along.
CROCHET CORNER (open to all) Monday 3.20-4.10 £35 for 10 sessions
DANCE COMPANY
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced dancer, the classes will focus on building technique, improving flexibility, and developing rhythm, while encouraging creativity and self-expression. Through a variety of choreography, you’ll gain confidence in your movement, and have fun while building your skills in a supportive and energetic environment. Mrs White, an experienced dance teacher and choreographer, will lead you through these classes. Whether you’re looking to refine your dance technique or improve your performance quality, these classes will offer a fun and supportive environment to develop both your technical skills and creativity. Why not sign-up for both!
Contemporary dance is a versatile and expressive style that blends various dance forms, focusing on creativity, freedom of movement, and personal expression.
Commercial dance is a style designed for entertainment and performance, often seen in music videos, commercials, and live shows. It combines elements of hip-hop, jazz, and pop, focusing on high-energy moves and trends.
DANCE COMPANY (CONTEMPORARY) (Open to all) Wednesday 3.20-4.10 £35 for 10 sessions
DANCE COMPANY (COMMERCIAL) (Open to all) Wednesday 4.10-5.00 £35 for 10 sessions
DIGITAL MUSIC PRODUCTION
Work with Marc Clifton, a musician from Community Albums, who have a passion for giving people a voice and creating positive change in the lives of individuals. You will work on our digital production software using vocals and/or instruments to produce your own songs.
DIGITAL MUSIC PRODUCTION (Years 9-13) Wednesday 3.20-4.15 £35 for 10 sessions
DIGITAL MUSIC PRODUCTION (Years 7/8) Wednesday 4.15-5.15 £35 for 10 sessions
HOCKEY
Work with highly experienced coach Carol Hicks to develop your skills, tactics and game play on our astroturf pitch. Carol focusses on coaching through the game so be prepared for a good run around after a long week at school! All levels are welcome.
HOCKEY (Years 7-8) Friday 3.20-4.10 £35 for 10 sessions
HOCKEY (Years 9-13) Friday 4.10-5.00 £35 for 10 sessions
KARATE & SELF PROTECTION
In this engaging session you will gain insight into the basic skills needed to keep yourself safe in a variety of situations. Additionally, these skills will extend to learning how to hit pads, grapple with a partner, practice throws with a partner and problem solve in a variety of ways. No experience needed. You will wear your school PE kit.
KARATE & SELF PROTECTION (aimed at girls) Thursday 4.05-4.50 £35 for 10 sessions
LAMDA
(The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts)
The aim of LAMDA is to provide the opportunity to improve self-expression, self-assurance and, most importantly, have fun. The students work towards a qualification in the Autumn & Spring terms for which they take an exam at the end of Term 4. Starting in September, students are expected to commit to both of these blocks as they are part of a group play. In the Summer term we are able to take new students again to work on drama exercises and games to develop drama skills.
LAMDA (Year 7) Tuesday 3.30-4.15 £35 for 10 sessions
LAMDA (Year 8) Tuesday 3.30-4.15 £35 for 10 sessions
LAMDA (Years 9) Tuesday 4.15-5.00 £35 for 10 sessions
LAMDA (Years 10) Tuesday 4.15-5.15 £35 for 10 sessions
ORIENTEERING
Come and test your outdoor skills, stamina and knowledge on our new Orienteering course around the fields. Students will take part in physical and mental challenges in each session involving preparation, teamwork, fitness and problem solving all while having fun in group situations. We will use the course to learn and improve map-reading skills but also link this to the wider outdoor environment both locally, around the UK and internationally. Bring your PE kit, and a raincoat if the weather looks wet!
*NOTE* Orienteering will only run in Term One, back in T4
ORIENTEERING (Years 7/8) Wednesday 3.20-4.10 £17.50 for 5 sessions
ORIGAMI
Origami (paper folding) is a skill which helps develop hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills and mental concentration. Yen Yang will guide you through this traditional Japanese art fold by fold and progress your skills week by week. Everyone will have fun learning this skill and creating something beautiful to take home. All material provided. You will love it.
*PLEASE NOTE* 7 Week Block
ORIGAMI (open to all) Thursday 3.20-4.10 £35 for 10 sessions
SQUASH CLUB
Coaching sessions in the squash courts with our highly qualified and experienced squash coach Jason Varrie. Learn this fast paced game where strength, agility, co-ordination and split second decision making are all necessary. Jason will develop your skills through drills and game play. This club is for both beginners and more experienced players and has small class numbers.
SQUASH (Years 7-9) Wednesday 3.20-4.00 £35 for 10 sessions
SQUASH (Years 7-9) Wednesday 4.00-4.40 £35 for 10 sessions
SQUASH (Year 10-13) Wednesday 4.40-5.20 £35 for 10 sessions
SQUASH (Year 10-13) Wednesday 5.20-6.00 £35 for 10 sessions
TABLE TENNIS
Play on our 6 high-quality table tennis tables in the gym join our coach Rod. No matter what your ability, Rod will nurture your game to progress to competitive playing if you wish. You will be introduced to the game and coached to develop your skills in a friendly, supportive and fun environment.
TABLE TENNIS (Year 9-13) Monday 3.20-4.10 £35 for 10 sessions
TABLE TENNIS (Years 7/8) Monday 4.10-5.00 £35 for 10 sessions
TEEN FITNESS TRAINING
In this high energy session, you will have an opportunity to learn a variety of body weight exercises that can help to build muscle, increase endurance and improve sports performance. With a HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) type workout you will see an improvement in most areas of your personal fitness as the weeks progress. No experience needed. You must wear your school PE kit.
TEEN FITNESS TRAINING (Open to all) Thursday 3.20-4.05 £35 for 10 sessions
TENNIS
Enjoy the outdoors whilst attending Tennis coaching sessions with our experienced coach from Excel Tennis – Ryan Fitz-John. The sessions will be aimed at teaching you the core skills required to play tennis successfully. The sessions will have many elements to them from coach led exercises to partner based activities. “Fun, enjoyable & educational is what we aim to achieve”.
TENNIS (Years 7/8) Monday 3.20-4.10 £35 for 10 sessions
TENNIS (Year 9-13) Monday 4.10-5.00 £35 for 10 sessions
TRAMPOLINING
Work towards British Gymnastics Awards with our coach Sam Gurr on our competition grade trampolines. Trampolining is great for your health and fitness and when you master that skill you’ve been persevering with, it’s a great feeling! This club is for both beginners and more experienced students. Places are limited at this club.
TRAMPOLINING (open to all) Tuesday 3.20-4.10 £35 for 10 sessions
YOUNG WRITERS
Young Writers is a supportive creative environment where students are given the opportunity to read, develop and write. Students will develop key skills for writing and apply them to poetry, prose and novel writing. By the end of the year, students will have contributed to three larger pieces of writing – two anthologies and a novel of their own. They will consider different genres, themes and settings to create something that can be kept for life. Ms Skill will be on hand to answer questions, offer suggestions and provide dedicated writing time for all students.
YOUNG WRITERS (open to all) Wednesday 4.10-5.00 £35 for 10 sessions
FAQs: Frequently asked questions
Sign up to these clubs on MCAS, the My Child At School app by the closing date. If over-subscribed names will be drawn from a hat, and you will be notified if you do NOT get a place.
Yes. Please email [email protected] stating which clubs you would like to join before the deadline date and arrange payment at the same time.
Yes. We do not want any child to miss out on Extra Time Clubs because of financial restraints. If your child is in receipt of the Pupil Premium Grant you are entitled to pay 30% of the full price. Chipping Norton School will pay 70%. This now applies to all of your clubs.
At present no, a late-night bus service is not running.
If your child is attending a later club they can stay at school and use the ‘Study Zone’ facilities in the library until 4.30pm or attend one of the other after-school clubs offered. Some children choose to go home and come back to school for later clubs.
Please assume your child does have a place at the club. If the club is over-subscribed by the deadline then names will be drawn from a hat and we will contact you if they do not have a place.
For non sports clubs, school uniform should be worn. For sports clubs school PE kit should be worn. Students can use the PE changing rooms to get ready for their club.
Probably yes, please contact Robyn Bissett on [email protected] or 01608 656902 to discuss the options.