Introduction

We would like to draw your attention to the great range of clubs that take place both at lunchtime and after school at Hexham Middle School.  Please see below, where we have outlined all the different clubs by day order and where we have identified the essential skills that these different activities can help build in our pupils.

For any activities, pupils can approach the member of staff regarding joining instructions;  for out-of-hours clubs, they can have a discussion with the club organiser, and we will send a consent form home for parents/carers to complete.  Please note that some out-of-hours clubs are over-subscribed and are currently operating on a carousel to ensure all pupils can participate.  We encourage pupils to discuss with club organisers and we will do all we can to ensure maximum participation.

We believe that a broad and engaging extra-curricular programme is very important and we believe it allows our pupils to:

  • Learn new skills or improve existing ones
  • Take responsibility
  • Represent the school
  • Explore and develop gifts and talents
  • Make new friends
  • Develop character traits including resilience and determination
  • Consolidate subject matter

We strive to provide meaningful experiences that are in demand by our pupils and it is actively encouraged that suggestions are made for new club ideas. We are not precious about our extra-curricular offer and accept that this palette of enrichment is dynamic. Pupils can suggest ideas to members of staff, their form tutors or even use our School Parliament as a communication channel.

Please note the sports clubs are weather-dependent and are subject to change if there are upcoming fix.

HMS Extra-Curricular & Clubs Spring 2025

Please see list of clubs and activities, split by lunchtime and after school, below:

Last updated December 2025

Extra-Curricular Club Guidance

Our club provision is updated and refreshed every term. New clubs are added including seasonal sports and outdoor activities. 

For in-school clubs, there is no need to book places – children can just go along at lunchtime and join in! 

After-school clubs 

    • Booking required – all bookings are made via the clubs section on My Child at School (MCAS). 
    • Parents/carers will only be able to book clubs with available spaces. 
    • Waiting lists are enabled and your child will be added to the waiting list when clubs are full. 
    • Once a club is booked via MCAS, you can assume your child can attend. 
    • To ensure safeguarding of all pupils, please ensure that your child knows how they will get home from the club. It is the responsibility of parents/carers to ensure that all children know if they are being collected or making their own way home from a club. We would recommend you write this in their planner as a reminder. 
    • KS2 – children in KS2 can either walk home or be collected. If adults are collecting, please walk to the main HMS gate where staff will meet you. We would prefer KS2 children to be collected particularly in the winter months. 
    • KS3 – children in KS3 can either walk home or be collected. If adults are collecting, please walk to the main HMS gate where staff will meet you.
    • If your child thinks they are being collected but parent/carer is running late, school staff will bring children back into school to the HMS office area. 
    • Club leaders will take a register for each club session. 
    • Please let school know via admin@hexhammiddle.org.uk if your child is not attending a club. 
    • Once spaces become available, children from the waiting list will be allocated. 
    • If pupils don’t attend a booked club three times, their space will be cancelled and allocated to a child from the waiting list. 
    • In the event of planned staff absence, a text and email will be sent to parents/carers of those due to attend to give notice of the cancellation. 
    • In the event of unplanned staff absence, a text and email will be sent to parents/carers of those due to attend to give notice of the cancellation and the admin team will make phone calls to ensure the message is received – this is for same day cancellation due to sudden staff absence. 

Prospective Clubs

We are always seeking ideas for different clubs that may be of interest to pupils.  Any suggestion for a club can be forwarded to Mr Freeman-Myers.  Pupils can also talk to their form tutor in the first instance.  As a school, we will explore the feasibility of new club suggestions in terms of staffing and venues.  We will also endeavour to review the viability of clubs.  If certain clubs prove unpopular, amendments may be made to respond to demand.