Clubs and Activities

The Importance of Enrichment Parkside 

Parkside offers a wide range of clubs, sports and enrichment activities. Enrichment, which includes Clubs and Sports activities, play a vital role in shaping well-rounded, confident, and capable students. At Parkside it is a key part of our commitment to delivering Education with Character, offering opportunities that go beyond the classroom to support personal growth, academic success, and future readiness. 

Key Benefits of Enrichment: 

• Development of Critical Skills: Encourages problem-solving, teamwork, leadership, and communication—skills essential for life beyond school. 

• Extends Learning: Provides depth and breadth to the curriculum, allowing students to explore subjects and experiences in greater detail. 

• Broadens Interests: Inspires students to discover new passions and talents outside of their academic studies. 

• Strengthens School Community: Fosters a sense of belonging and shared purpose, contributing to a positive school ethos. 

• Enhances Employability: Builds transferable skills and experiences that are highly valued by employers and further education providers. 

• Supports Character Building: Promotes resilience, independence, and integrity—core values of Education with Character. 

• Boosts Academic Attainment: Research shows a clear link between participation in enrichment and improved academic outcomes. 

• Improves Well-being: Offers enjoyment, balance, and a sense of achievement, contributing positively to students’ mental health and happiness. 

• Increases Engagement: Makes school more enjoyable and meaningful, helping students feel more connected and motivated. 

Library Volunteers

Great opportunity to be part of one of the most popular activities of the school! If you want to participate come help in the library during break or lunch time.

Music Tuition

As well as the reward of gaining a new skill, learning to sing or play an instrument can help to develop other qualities including self-discipline, confidence, memory skills and coordination. We have a range of peripatetic music teachers at Parkside Community College. If you are interested in instrumental or vocal tuition, please click here to complete a form. For more information, please contact Ms Morgan: sarah.morgan@parksidecc.org.uk

Financial assistance may be available in some circumstances. Please let us know if you would like more information. 

The purchase of musical instruments can be done through Parkside too, please contact nadine.m-kahnamoi@parksidecc.org.uk for more information.

Duke of Edinburgh

Please visit our Duke of Edinburgh page to find out more