Hurstpierpoint College | Senior School - Outdoor Education

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

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Group

Our combined pupil and staff EDI group has grown every year since its formation in 2020. The group now has sub-groups to enable specifically focused communities such as:

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

Our EDI groups have organised numerous events including:

  • Pride History Month
  • 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 period products collection for charities
  • Inspiring speakers