Hurstpierpoint College | Senior School - Outdoor Education

Clubs and Activities

Many pupils are interested in developing skills in new areas that can benefit them at university and in later life. We encourage students to take part in clubs and activities during the school week.

Hurst’s clubs and activities include:

Academic Enrichment

  • Animate!
  • Beyond Biology
  • British Sign Language
  • Investment and stock markets
  • Dystopia versus Utopia
  • Greek club
  • Feminist Geographies
  • An intro into the UN Sustainability Development Goals
  • Mindful Colouring and Drawing
  • The Global Importance of Africa
  • Revenge Tragedy
  • Is Religion Relevant?
  • Rebel with(out) a cause: Teenagers in French speaking countries.

Activities

  • Art
  • Astronomy
  • Athletics
  • Archery
  • Basketball
  • Board games
  • Chess
  • Chinese language
  • Crafternoon
  • Cricket
  • Debating
  • Drama
  • DT activity
  • Film club
  • First Aid
  • Football
  • Golf Range
  • Hockey
  • Netball
  • Photography
  • Rugby
  • Shooting
  • Table Tennis
  • Tabletop gaming

Clubs and Societies

  • Art Club
  • Book Club
  • Creative Writing
  • Debating
  • Dungeons and Dragons
  • Hurst Rockers
  • Languages Film Club
  • Light Lunch
  • Music Bands
  • Politics Society
  • Vocab Club

Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Group

In July 2020, Hurst College appointed a Director of Diversity and Inclusion (D&I). The role was created to develop a better understanding and awareness of issues surrounding race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, disability, class and religion.

A combined pupil and staff D&I platform was set-up in September 2020 and a student Head of Pupil D&I was appointed. As so many individuals were keen to be involved, further subgroups were created to enable more specifically focused communities such as:

  • READI (Rainbow Education Alliance of Diverse Individuals) – an LGBTQIA+ group
  • Disability Awareness Network
  • Racial Inclusivity
  • Prep School Ambassadors

The D&I platforms have organised numerous events including:

  • Pride History Month – on social media and around the school
  • Black History Month – integrated into school lessons
  • Mental Health Awareness Week
  • Disability Awareness Week – with visiting speakers
  • International Women’s Day – with pupil pledges and a charity period products collection
  • Inspiring speakers

Read more on our blog page Diversity and Inclusion – the story so far