Enrichment opportunities are a strong feature of the school. We offer students an extensive selection of activities beyond the curriculum, taking place at lunchtimes, after school, at weekends and, in the case of some residential visits, some of the school holidays.
Clubs, Activities and Opportunities over lunchtimes and after school…
Students are welcome to join any number of clubs or activities each term.
There are a wide range of clubs available over lunchtimes and after school for a variety of sports, music or drama, however our enrichment activities also include clubs such as Art & Crafts Club, Debate Club, Dance Club, Warhammer, Chess or Construction Club. A number of subjects also offer ‘Drop-In’ sessions created to support students in their studies.
The current terms’ Enrichment Activities are shown in the PDF below:
Extra Curricular Enrichment Activities
Results from fixtures w/c 29/9/2025
U13 boys friendly V Gateways School: 5-4 win
U 14 boys County Cup (away) V Whitby School: 2-0 win
U15 boys football English Schools (away) V Selby: 8-1 win
U16 boys football league V York High: 9-1 win
U14 girls football County Cup (away) V Selby: 13-0 win
U15 girls football County Cup (home) V North Allerton: 9-1 win
U 15 girls football English Schools (home) V Richmond: 3-1 win
Year 12 boys County Cup (home) V King James’ Knaresborough: 4-2 loss
Results from fixtures w/c 6/10/2025
Year 7 boys V Gateways: 8-6 loss
Year 8 boys V Brayton: 5-0 win
Year 9 boys English Schools V Huntington: 4-1 win
Year 7 girls V Archbishop Holgate School: 8-2 win
Year 8 girls V Norton: 4-0 win
Year 9 girls V Archbishop Holgate School: 9-0 win
Year 11 girls V Archbishop Holgate School: 1-1 draw
Results from fixtures w/c 13/10/2025
Year 7 girls V St John Fisher: 4-1 loss
Year 7 boys V Archbishop Holgate School: 6-1 win
Year 9 boys V All Saints: 8-0 win
Year 11 boys V Skipton Grammar School: 5-2 win
Year 8 boys RUGBY FESTIVAL:
Tadcaster Grammar School won 4 matches, drew 1, lost 1. Overall 3rd out of 6 teams
The Duke of Edinburgh Award is a fabulous opportunity for young people. Each year we are overwhelmed by the number of students in Year 9 who choose to take part in the Bronze Award, Year 10 students have the opportunity to work towards the Silver Award, and Sixth Form students (Year 12) for Gold Award.
We have had students learn fantastic new skills, as well as volunteering with many local charities, helping with Guiding and Scouting or Cadets, dance classes and sports clubs, and, Wetherby Foodbank. Many continue their volunteering after completing their DofE as they enjoy giving their time and the friendships made.
For more information about the D of E Award, it’s history, the opportunities is offers young people, and the doors it can open for them, please visit the D of E website.
If students would like to discuss what is involved before signing up, please contact Mr Disney (M20) Thank you.
Enrichment Week is planned to give all students wonderful opportunities to learn about a myriad of subjects.
Each year group had a different programme of activities including our Year 7 Residential, and a Careers Day for Years 8, 9 and 10 – Year 10s also have the opportunity to ‘Meet the Employer’.
Thank you to all staff for creating such a varied programme for all our students!
Enrichment opportunities during and after the school day
Students in Years 7-11 remain on site throughout the day, and therefore our lunchtimes are particularly active. Many of our Clubs and Sports practices take place at this time. All students are encouraged to maximise their effective use of time, and participate in a broad spread of interests. Opportunities include:-
- Art Club
- Drama Club
- A wide range of bands, orchestras and choirs
- French penpals in KS3, KS4 and KS5 French and German penpals in KS4 and KS5 German and project work with penpals in KS3
- Geography Club
- History Club
- Homework Club
- A wide range of Sports Clubs
- UK Maths Challenge
Educational Visits
We run a number of regular educational visits both in the UK and abroad, for example:
- Year 7 – Flamborough Head (Geography)
- Year 7 – Whole Year Residential
- Year 8 – Skiing to Italy (PE)
- Year 8 – Chocolate Story (Art)
- Year 8 – German Markets (MFL)
- Year 9 – Watersports to France (PE)
- Year 10 – Cote d’Opale, France (MFL)
- Year 10 – Skiing to North America (PE)
- Year 10 – Flamingo Land (Business Studies)
- Year 10 – Battlefields (History)
- Year 10-13 – Rome (RE)
- Year 10/11 – Edinburgh (Art)
- Year 11 – Iceland (Geography)
- Year 12 – Lessons from Auschwitz
- Year 12 and 13 – Theatre Visits
- Year 12 and 13 – Curriculum development seminars and conferences
- Year 12 and 13 – Fieldwork Trips and subject specific visits
Sport
Our sports facilities are of high quality and constantly improving.
In addition to gymnasiums, we make full use of numerous Hockey, Football and Rugby Pitches, seven Tennis Courts, a Cricket Square, a Hard-Surface Athletics Track and a full-sized Floodlit ‘Astro-turf’ Pitch.
The extensive site and adjoining woodlands also provide opportunities for Cross Country Running and Orienteering. We recognise our good fortune in having so much space, and proudly host many Area and County trials and matches.
It is hardly surprising that Tadcaster Grammar School enjoys a reputation for successful sporting achievements each year. Our students have gained many honours in recent seasons, at District, County and National Championship level. Lewis Cook (Bournemouth FC and England), Charlie Taylor (Burnley FC) and Emma Coates (Lioness U19 Head Coach) are ex-students that have gone on and furthered their careers in the professional game.
For more information please contact Rob Solk (Team Leader: Physical Education) Contact>>
Art
We run a regular lunchtime art club where artists are invited to work on coursework or creative projects with the support of our dedicated team of specialist staff.
Our annual Art Exhibition showcases talented students from all year groups and students have the opportunity to exhibit to a wide audience. Students benefit from taking part in visits. In the past, destinations have included Edinburgh, Florence, Madrid and New York.
For more information please contact Art Curriculum Team Leader Catherine Yewman Contact>>
Drama
Drama is a great way for students to express themselves, to build confidence and to have fun together in a collaborative and supportive environment. The Drama Department runs lunchtime clubs for Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9 students which are open to all. Our Drama clubs work towards informal showcase performances at least twice per year. These often feature sketches devised by the students themselves tapping into their creativity. In addition, the Department stages larger-scale productions from time to time, most recently a promenade performance of Alice in Wonderland using different locations around the school. The school has also participated in national events such as the Shakespeare Schools Festival.
We run regular visits to the Theatre both locally and further afield. Recent theatre visits include: The Woman in Black, Noughts and Crosses, Blood Brothers and the RSC’s Romeo and Juliet which also involved a practical workshop led by members of the Company.
For more information please contact Drama Curriculum Team Leader Mrs Lindsay Contact>>
Music
We are proud of our strong traditions in the Music Department and aim to support open access groups for students who are just beginning or playing for fun, as well as stretching our most able musicians. We offer a variety of musical ensembles including Concert Band, Big Band, Pop Choir, Brass Club and Jam Club which sees more than 10 student led pop/rock bands rehearsing weekly. All ensembles are given several performance opportunities throughout the year.
For more information please contact Music Curriculum Team Leader Mr Rodaway Contact>>
The Art, Drama and Music departments collaborate to stage regular full scale musicals. Recent productions include: Matilda, High School Musical and Legally Blonde. We encourage students to get involved in all aspects of production from acting and singing to playing in the band, stage management, choreography and sound and lighting.