EXTRA-CURRICULAR
The curriculum is more than just what happens in the classroom
At Honley, we offer a wide range of extra-curricular activities. Many of our students are involved in school activities after school, at weekends and during the holidays. In addition, there are numerous day visits that support our curriculum.
Teams represent the school in many sports, some with a national reputation. Musical opportunities abound with choirs, bands and talent shows. Plays and musical events are performed regularly, and various clubs meet throughout the year.
There is an amazing array of academic support, sporting activities and clubs on offer during the midday break this year. We hope there will be something for everyone.
Most sessions run for 20 minutes from 12.20pm-12.40pm or 12.40pm- 1.00pm and some run for all of lunch. In particular, PE sessions sometimes run longer, so students may like to bring a packed lunch if joining a PE club - and must remember to bring their kit!
After-school clubs run from 3.05pm to 4.00pm and a late bus is available at 4.05pm for students who attend an activity.
Please note that there are no after-school activities on Wednesdays when there is no late bus.
We are delighted to once again be in a position to offer visits to European countries, including language, Science, Sports, and History visits. In July 2023, we reinstated our annual Year 7 whole year group activity and team building trip and look forward to running a similar trip in 2024.
And our musical groups are once more able to perform in the local community and events such as the Marsden Jazz Festival, Holmfirth Folk Festival and the National Music for Youth Festival.
We are the only school in Kirklees with a Cadet Unit
Following the successful introduction of our Combined Cadet Force (CCF) Unit last year, we have increased the offer and now have over 80 students enrolled across Years 8 to 11.
Cadets take part in a wide range of activities including, drill training, first aid, fieldcraft and expeditions, aimed at developing personal responsibility, leadership and self-discipline. They are also expected to complete their Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
Students in Year 11 also have the chance to take part in the National Citizenship Service (NCS) during the summer which is run through the Huddersfield Community Trust.
‘NCS brings together young people from different backgrounds and helps them develop greater confidence, self-awareness and responsibility. It encourages personal and social development by working on skills like leadership, teamwork and communication.
Participants develop a social action project to deal with a local issue they’re passionate about, and spend 30 hours putting the project into action in their community.’
This is an excellent opportunity for students to be involved in a range of activities to build on their skills for work and life while taking on new challenges and meeting new friends.