Extra Curricular

We have a rich and vibrant extra-curricular life at George Mitchell. There are many ways to get involved and many new interests to discover.

After School Clubs

We offer a huge range of after school and lunchtime clubs at both Secondary and Primary. We have clubs run by teachers, clubs run by students and clubs run by outside professionals. We have music clubs, gardening clubs, technology clubs, sports clubs, homework clubs, chess clubs, coding clubs, drama clubs and an excellent choir. Truly something for everyone.

• Innovation Pod Coding Clubs at George Mitchell Primary

Primary

Parents will receive a message each half-term on ClassDojo with information about that half-term’s clubs and details on how to sign up. A list of clubs being offered this year can be found below:

Secondary

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School Trips

We aim to provide our students with a wide range of trips throughout the year, to enrich and extend their experience of the curriculum. Below is a summary of trips for the 2024-25 academic year.

Music Tuition

Primary

Rocksteady deliver inclusive band lessons designed to amplify children’s self-belief, support wellbeing and help maximise their potential back in the classroom. Children can choose to play from a range of instruments and take part in small group band lessons, available weekly for children in Reception-Year 6. For more information, and to sign up for lessons, please contact the Primary Office.

Secondary

Students have many musical opportunities, including playing in a rock band, learning the steel pans and singing in the choir.

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Children in Years 10 and 11 have the chance to take part in our Duke of Edinburgh Award programme. This challenging award includes an expedition and long term volunteering, amongst other requirements.

https://www.dofe.org/

Waltham Forest Inter School Sports

We buy in to the full Waltham Forest Sports offer and take part in a huge range of events, including sports festivals and inter-school competitions.

Leyton Orient

Leyton Orient coaches run lunchtime and after school clubs at the Primary as well as supporting high quality PE lessons throughout the school. We also take part in special events and competitions – and have access to matchday tickets too!

Sports Clubs

These take place at various points across the week with matches after school: