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.