Extra-Curricular

Extra-curricular activities 

At The Philip Morant School & College, we believe that every young person should experience the world beyond the classroom as an essential part of learning and personal development, whatever their age, ability or circumstances. 

We are committed to achieving the highest standards and delivering an holistic education and experience which prepare our students for the next stage in their education, training or workplace.

Please follow the link to find out more about the clubs and activities we offer throughout the week.

Co-Curricular Charter 

Our aim is to offer a range of experiences to all students so that by the age of 16, 100% are able to answer ’yes’ to six or more of the challenges set out below: 

1. I have taken part in a public event – either sports, dance, concert or visual arts. 
2. I have taken part in a play, musical or reading that involves either acting, speaking or helping with the production. 
3. I have been on an educational visit and experienced a ‘live performance’. 
4. I have been on an educational visit that involves an overnight stay. 
5. I have helped others through voluntary activities. 
6. I have been to an artistic or sporting event at a major venue. 
7. I have been on an educational visit and improved my understanding of other languages, cultures, faiths and political systems. 
8. I have been on an educational visit (field-work) that has improved my knowledge and understanding of either history or geography. 
9. I have been on an educational visit that has involved some element of ‘adventure’ and ‘risk-taking’. 
10. I have been on an educational visit and experienced mathematics or cutting-edge science or technology.

Please follow the link for further details on our Co-Curricular Charter. 

In addition to the above, we also offer the following:  

One-to-one music lessons through Essex Music Services. Students have the opportunity to learn how to play the following instruments – flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, French horn, violin, cello, singing, drums, piano and guitar. Each session is led by a specialist instrumental teacher. Click here for more details.

The Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) programme leads to a Bronze, Silver or Gold Award. It involves helping the community/environment, becoming fitter, developing new skills, planning, training for and completing an expedition and (for Gold only) working with a team on a residential activity. The DofE can be a life-changing experience, a fun time with friends and an opportunity to discover new interests and talents. It is a tool to develop essential skills for life and work, as well as a recognised mark of achievement and respected by employers. Please click here for more information or contact the school office.

The Brilliant Club is an award-winning university access charity that works across the UK. Its aim is to increase the number of students from underrepresented backgrounds progressing to highly-selective universities. Students selected to join The Scholars Programme will experience university-style learning through seven tutorials and two trips to highly-selective universities. They will be supported by a PhD tutor, teaching a supra-curricular topic based on their current research. For more information visit thebrilliantclub.org or contact the school office. 

We regularly work with a range of organisations to provide high-quality extra-curricular opportunities including: The Mercury Theatre, The Jack Petchey Foundation, The Anne Frank Trust, The National STEM Learning Centre and the Christian Youth Organisation. 

The Philip Morant Award 

If your son or daughter is able to demonstrate significant and sustained commitment to activities within or outside of school, please nominate them for a Philip Morant Award by completing the Nomination Form (Google Form version or PDF version).