Extra-curricular activities
Extra-curricular
Stover operates an extensive extra-curricular programme of outdoor pursuits. The Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels and activity weekends enable pupils to experience activities such as caving, abseiling and trekking. The ability to take on challenges, work as part of a team and to take responsibility are key objectives of this aspect of education at Stover. One of the main events is the Ten Tors competition (when up to 45 miles are walked over Dartmoor in two days), for which pupils prepare and train for many months.
Pupils who wish to represent the school at sport will be expected to regularly attend club sessions for their respective sports.
Golf
Stover School Golf Academy encourages all our pupils to try their hand at golf. With equipment supplied and using our short course with putting green, target golf and a bunker area, all pupils have the perfect opportunity to improve their skills and knowledge of the game. Stover is a member of the Independent Schools Golf Association and our golfers have played in several golf competitions.
Tennis
The tennis programme at Stover has been sensitively designed to complement the school's academic timetable. Squad sessions run for ¾ hour on a rota basis,
over a 3 week cycle. Our competitive approach helps pupils develop both on and off the court and many of these skills can be taken across into other aspects of their lives.
Horse Riding Club
At Stover pupils are given the opportunity to take riding lessons and extend their skills in horse riding at the local stables. Here, pupils are put into groups according to their ages and ability. These lessons are interspersed with hacks over Dartmoor National Park and picnic rides in the summer term.
Other activities include:
Art Badminton Basketball Cookery Dance Flute
Orchestra Quiz Club Running School Choir Model Challenge Mathematics
Speech and Drama Theatre Trampolining Chess Christian Union Science
DT: Graphic Products T-Shirt Printing Circus Skills Ultimate Frisbee Scrap Book Map Skills
Ballet Debating
There is supervised homework available to pupils from Years 3 - 9 on a daily basis after school.
Examples of Extra-curricular Activities and Clubs
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MONDAY
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TUESDAY
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WEDNESDAY
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THURSDAY
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FRIDAY
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BEFORE SCHOOL
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Vivace Choir
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LUNCHTIME
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Quiz Club VM
Wind Chamber Music
Christian Union LDC
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Orchestra
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Maths Help (Drop in as and when) HS
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Senior Vocal Group
Advanced strings group
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AFTER SCHOOL
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Senior School Production rehearsal 1
U12 - U14 Boys Rugby
U15 - U18 Hockey
Ski Club
PB
Prep
Horse riding
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Jive Dance
U13 Boys Cricket
U12 - U14 Hockey
Yr 7 & 8 Science Club
Prep
Horse riding
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Chess/Boardgames
D of E Bronze
Rock Group Practice
Trampolining
Prep
Horse riding
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Senior School Production rehearsal 2
Yr 11 GCSE English Extra Support
Yr 10 - 13 Boys Football
Girls Football
Printmaking
Mandarin club
Prep
Horse riding
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Main School Choir
Prep
Horse riding
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4.15 - 5.00pm Prep is held for Yrs 7, 8 and 9 in Rooms 1 and 3 and in the Dining Room. This is compulsory if pupils are not
participating in activities or going home at 4pm. Year 10 and 11 Prep is in the Library. The Prep Duty member of staff oversees prep.
Other Clubs and Extra Activities are available with extra charges, please see below:
Individual Music tuition (per half hour lesson)
Speech and Drama Individual (20 minutes)
Tennis Coaching Individual (40 minutes) or Group (40 minutes)
Tap & Modern, Ballet & Jazz Classes (Prep School) Individual (30 minutes) or Group (45 minutes)
Riding Club (from the age of 7) - (please note that the cost of transport is not included)
Golf Club cost may vary depending on numbers - (please note that the cost of transport is not included)
Some optional charges are charged in arrears on the school bill for the succeeding term while others may be charged in advance.