Outside the Classroom

Our co-curricular programme plays a key role in preparing our students with the skills and spirit to thrive throughout their lives. At Pocklington, we are committed to helping each student find their passion, nurture their talents, and prepare them for a successful life after school. We have a huge range of clubs and societies to choose from and very much hope you take us up on the incredible opportunities on offer at Pocklington - both inside, and outside the classroom.

Co-curricular Booklet 

If you are passionate about competitive sport, Pocklington is a great place to be. We take our team sport very seriously, and we are very successful. However, if sport for fitness and enjoyment is more your style, you can choose from a wide range of options.

In the limelight, or firmly behind the scenes, you will have plenty of opportunities to get involved in our busy schedule of performances. Whatever your interests or talents, the Sixth Form leads by example. The Upper Sixth organise and produce individual House entries for the fiercely contested House Music and Drama competitions which involve almost everyone in the school.

Whether your creative talents are to be found in painting, drawing, sculpting, video making or animation there are opportunities outside the curriculum. The only limit is your imagination and the art department regularly participate in competitions and stage exhibitions of students’ work outside school.

If you would like to design your own own adventure then perhaps the Duke of Edinburgh Award is for you. Achievement of this award provides the opportunity to play to your strengths as you gain important teamwork and leadership skills whilst working through bronze, silver and gold levels as well as becoming fitter and healthier.

Full details of the Award programme can be found on their website.

In addition to regular day visits, field work and language exchanges in support of your studies, you will have the opportunity to join one of the many overseas trips which are run by the Classics, Music, Art or History Departments. There are also overseas sports tours and charitable expeditions to locations in Southern Africa. Recent visits have included Botswana, Namibia and South Africa.