Co-Curricular

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Activities & Enrichment at Swanbourne House

At Swanbourne House, education goes far beyond the classroom. Our activities and enrichment programme gives pupils the chance to discover new interests, develop talents, and build confidence in a fun, supportive environment. With clubs running before school, at break times, after school, and on Saturday mornings (Years 5–8), there is always something exciting happening.

Range of Opportunities

From sport and music to art, drama, languages, and outdoor adventure, our programme is designed to nurture every child’s curiosity. Pupils explore their creativity, challenge themselves physically, and grow as individuals through teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving.

Pupils enjoying Saturday Enrichment activities at Swanbourne House Buckinghamshire

Sports & Physical Activities

Pupils can choose from a wide variety of clubs that have included football, hockey, badminton, rugby, lacrosse, fencing, trampolining, skiing, squash, sailing, mountain biking, athletics and golf. These activities complement our core PE and Games provision, offering extra opportunities to develop skills as well as try something new.

Creative Arts & Performance

Creativity flourishes through enrichment in art, music, and drama. Clubs have included art & crafts, embroidery, jewellery making, model design, puppeteering, music technology, songwriting, Saturday Song Club and Pop & Rock Club. Pupils also enjoy extended opportunities in musical ensembles, theatre productions, and exhibitions.

Languages, Skills & Discovery

We offer more than sport and the arts. Our co-curricular programme offers pupils the chance to explore new interests and develop skills beyond the classroom. From Mandarin and chess to gardening, baking, and newspaper writing, children are encouraged to challenge themselves in creative and practical ways. Opportunities such as Explorers’ Club, outdoor cooking, augmented reality, laser tag and even snooker, help pupils discover new talents and passions.

Saturday Enrichment at Swanbourne House | Independent Prep Years 5–8

What is Saturday enrichment?

Our Saturday Enrichment programme is a mix of workshops, clubs and activities designed to help pupils grow beyond the classroom. Open to Years 5–8 and taking place on Saturday mornings in term time, it gives children the chance to try something new, build confidence and develop independence.

Sessions often bring key PSB (Pre-Senior Baccalaureate) skills to life, encouraging collaboration, creativity, leadership and problem-solving.Pupils attend in non-uniform, reflecting the relaxed, exploratory spirit of the morning.

The programme is dynamic and ever-changing, with each term offering a fresh set of opportunities — from sport and adventure to arts, music and technology.

Saturday Enrichment Workshops & Clubs | Swanbourne House

Saturday Enrichment Examples

Fencing & Hockey – specialist coaching in exciting sports that build skill, agility and teamwork.
Outdoor Cooking – pupils cook in the open air, learning resilience, creativity and life skills.
Music Technology & Songwriting – experiment with digital sound, composition and performance.
Explorers Club – discover nature and problem-solving through adventure activities.
Art Mentoring – work with specialists on projects in painting, ceramics and creative crafts.
Chess & Strategy Games – sharpen logic, patience, and decision-making skills.
Pop & Rock Club – perform modern favourites in bands and ensembles, developing stage confidence.
Trampolining & Skiing – try out new sports that build balance, courage and coordination.
Drama & Puppetry – explore performance, storytelling, and creative expression.
Mandarin & Languages – gain cultural awareness and language skills for a global future.

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