Co-curricular activities
Academic instruction ends mid-afternoon, and most students stay on at school to participate in a variety of clubs and athletic activities until 5:00 pm. Co-curricular activities vary from year to year based on demand.
ATHLETICS
The Beech Grove Senior School’s athletics programme emphasizes sportsmanship, integrity, and discipline.
Boys’ basketball
The Boys’ Basketball Team competes in the
East Kent Schools League that runs from
October to March.
Girls’ netball
The Girls’ Netball Team competes in the
Kent Netball Schools Tournament as well as
playing many schools in the School Circuit.
The season runs from September through March.
COMPETITIVE CLUBS
An emphasis on teamwork over individual achievement reflects in the success of these clubs and teams.
Model United Nations
The Model UN Team participates in several major MUN conferences within the south east of England. They have also competed internationally at the conference in Bilboa, Spain.
Robotics
Robotics Club members build, program, and operate a homemade robot which they use in local competitions. Students work in teams and are judged based on the accuracy and consistency of robot function and the quality of teamwork.
CLUBS
A variety of clubs offer students an opportunity to broaden their educational experience and to learn practical skills.
Studio art
Participants learn techniques of drawing and painting, and complete several finished pieces using a variety of media and styles.
Woodworking
Students learn basic skills of carpentry, and gain experience in the use of hand tools, the study of wood types and their applications, as well as planning, drafting, and techniques of wood finishing.
Culinary arts
Students will be introduced to a wide range of skills in baking, cooking, and food service. Students learn to read recipes, prepare and use specific ingredients, manage their time well, minimize waste and mess, and serve a variety of foods and dishes. Safety, hygiene, correct technique and presentation are emphasized.
Welding
Students learn this skilled trade by studying welding theory, and through practising and mastering welding processes including SMAW (stick), GTAW (Tig), and GMAW (Mig).
Small engines
This programme provides students with a working knowledge of basic small engine repair which will include engine disassembly, engine rebuild and reassembly.
Outdoor construction
This afterschool club gives students the opportunity to build outdoor structures such as lean-tos, gazebos, and pavilions using traditional construction methods. Students may find themselves using hand tools such as slicks and froes, as well as more familiar hand drills and crosscut saws. Building projects vary from year to year.
Journalism
The primary product of the Journalism club is a school magazine, issued periodically, and shaped by students’ areas of interest. Emphasis is placed not so much on computer skills, graphic design, and exceptional visual appeal, but on good information gathering and reporting, practised interview skills, and quality writing.