At Gateways, our enrichment activities are designed to align with our core values of Growth, Wellbeing, and Success. These activities provide a wide range of opportunities for pupils to explore new interests, develop skills, and foster personal and academic growth. 

Some clubs are capped due to space or resource limitations, but we operate a waiting list for those who are interested if a club reaches its maximum capacity. This ensures that every pupil has an opportunity to participate in the activities which they are passionate about. Additionally, some of the clubs will change throughout the academic year to provide fresh and exciting opportunities. Some rotate between age groups and new clubs will emerge to reflect the evolving interests and needs of our pupils, ensuring there’s always something engaging for everyone.

Many clubs are free of charge but certain clubs (indicated in red in the booklet below) require payment. For dance, drama, rugby and Spanish, the fee will be added to your bill. Tennis and karate are paid for directly to the provider.

Take a look at booklet below to see the latest clubs and activities offered in Prep School.

Parents can sign up their children to the paid-for, externally-run clubs via Evolve. For safeguarding reasons, Key Stage 1 free clubs require sign up via forms sent home by form tutors, but Key Stage 2 free clubs do not require sign up. The method of enrolment is marked for each club on pages 5-8 on the enrichment booklet.

For questions relating to Early Years or Prep School extra-curricular activities contact david.woodfine@gatewaysschool.co.uk.

Download the booklet (pdf)

Cricket – Cricademia (U2 – L3)
A cricket club run providing cricket techniques and practise in a fun and inclusive environment.

Dance – LM Stage School (Transition – L3) 
Musical theatre, which originated in America, is often seen in musical productions, and is known for its dynamic theatrical qualities. Classes teach students how to sing whilst dancing, to control the breath and reserve energy, whilst at the same time telling the dramatic story being explained through the song. Dancers that perform musical theatre are usually referred to as “triple threats” for their ability to sing, dance, and act The children will work on some of the biggest numbers form the biggest musicals past and present, developing confidence, concentration and coordination. Uniform requirements: Girls – black/red leotard worn with black leggings/jazz pants, black split sole jazz shoes. Boys – black/red t-shirt top worn with black leggings/tracksuit bottoms, black split sole jazz shoes.

Individual Music Lessons (U1 – U6)
30 minute lessons taught by our peripatetic teachers. Lessons available include Piano, Singing Violin, Guitar, Drums and woodwind instruments including Clarinet and Flute. Lessons for pupils in U1-U4 are taught throughout the school day on a rotating basis (so pupils do not miss the same part of the day each week). Priority is given to GCSE and A Level students for lessons before or after school or during free periods.

Karate (AK Family Karate)  (Transition – L1) (U1-L3) 
A Karate class run by external provider A.K Family Karate and Fitness which provides students with realistic and accessible self-defence strategies. It is a blend of different disciplines and styles of martial arts which draws on “Tang soo do” boxing and freestyle kick boxing. Students grade from white belt (beginners) through to black belt and Dan status. To view the AK Karate website please click here. 

Rugby/Tag Rugby – Elite Kids Coaching (Trans – Lower 1)
Introducing the basics of rugby in a non-contact environment developing into basic contact rugby as skills advance according to the RFU rugby continuum.

Speech and Drama – L M Stage School (Reception -L3)
L M Stage School deliver speech and drama lessons. Working with small groups or individuals following the New Era Academy Syllabus of graded examinations. In a variety of communication, presentation and performance disciplines which support the curriculum, the aims are to:
• Develop high standards of speech, communication, presentation and performance
• Encourage an appreciation of literature, poetry and drama
• Encourage all learners to meet their potential
• Promote the personal, social, creative and intellectual development of the individual
• Acknowledge and record levels of achievement and progression
• Prepare learners for the opportunities and experience they will require in our contemporary society
• Children will be entered on age & ability; For solo or duologue examinations, they will receive a written report from their examiner & a certificate. Gain UCAS Tarff points for all level 3 examinations to augment university entry

Last year’s examination results had 100% pass rate with 99% gaining the highest score distinction.

Tennis – Mitchell Tennis (Rec -L3)
Run throughout the year this class is designed to encourage balance, agility and co-ordination whilst helping to build each child’s self-confidence. The children are supported and practise ball skills and techniques which help develop basic tennis skills.