“The more you put into life, the more you get out of it”
We expect our pupils to work hard and to the best of their abilities but, at the same time, to enjoy the experiences and opportunities available to them at The Swinton High School. There is an extensive range of extra-curricular activities offered to the pupils, including regular foreign excursions and field trips. We believe this can add to the quality of life at the school and hope parents will encourage their children to ‘take part’.
Study Support
There are a number of study support clubs aimed at raising achievement, including Homework Club, which is held Monday – Thursdays from 3.15pm to 3.45pm. Our year managers and learning mentors can also offer help and guidance.
Drama and Performing Arts
For the past ten years there has been an annual full scale production, where the whole school can be involved, with pupils not only performing on stage but taking part in backstage activities such as set building, lighting and sound. This is not the only production we have, there are numerous smaller performances for pupils to become involved in. There is also the opportunity to take part in theatre trips, excursions to local colleges and even touring abroad, as our Steel Pans group and Drama groups have done recently in Belgium.
Music
There are many extra-curricular activities which go on in the Music Department, and new pupils are welcome to join any of these groups. Many of these groups regularly perform in the local community and in Greater Manchester at various festivals and concert venues. Pupils also have the opportunity to learn a wide range of musical instruments, and lessons are available at a subsidised rate. (For further information please contact the school) The Music Department obviously has a large input into school productions and assemblies, giving pupils experience in performing in front of the public.
Dance
Pupils can involve themselves in dance clubs as an extra curricular activity and a wide range of styles are catered for. The tuition will complement any extra dance lessons that pupils have beyond school life. Again, the Dance Department has input into production and have been known to perform at the Lowry Theatre in Salford.
Sport For All
The excellent sports facilities allow a wide range of activities and after school clubs to take place. Pupils can take ‘keep fit’ classes, play badminton or table tennis, and if being part of a team is important to you then you will be adequately catered for at The Swinton High School. Our sports teams are entered in the Salford Schools’ League and rally competitions in a variety of sports.
Community Work
As a specialist school for the performing arts, we have a commitment to providing opportunities in music, dance and drama in our local community. We work closely with our link primary schools, and many pupils have had the opportunity to work with our staff on a variety of projects. In the wider community we support targeted groups by providing activities such as music technology and dance/drama for communication and confidence building skills.