Being a student at Retford Oaks is about much more than classroom learning. We offer our students a wide choice of clubs, activities and leadership responsibilities and opportunities, to make sure your time at the academy is enjoyable and that you leave us set up with unique skills that will be attractive to universities, colleges and employers – helping you stand out from the crowd. Not only that, but you may even make some new friends and even find a hobby for life!
Spring term clubs and activities
Lunch time clubs (12.45-1.20pm)
Monday
All years football with Miss Lamb – Football pitch
Years 7, 8, 11 and sixth form Live theatre club with Mrs Simpson – D2
Tuesday
Fitness club with Miss Voice – Gym
Wednesday
All years football with Mr Sennet-Neilson – Football pitch
Thursday
Fitness club with Mr Sennet-Neilson – Gym
All years Music club with Mr Warren – M1
Years 7 and 11 Crochet and Crafts club with Miss Burton – C6
Friday
Staff vs Students games – Sports Hall
After-school clubs
Monday
Year 7-9 Football club with Mr Sennet-Neilson and Mr Hunt – Football pitch
Tuesday
Years 7-11 Art/Animation club with Miss Martin – AR3
Year 11 GCSE History club with Mr Reynolds – C14
All years Gym club with Mr Payne – Gym
All years Science club with Mrs Corbett and Mr Edwards – S1
Wednesday
Badminton club with Mr Chesman – Sports Hall
Girls Active with Miss Voice
Thursday
Musical Performance and Technical rehearsals with Mrs Simpson – Main Hall
Please note: Auditions for the school musical are held in July. The club runs yearly from September – March.