Co-Curricular Enrichment

Creativity is at the heart of learning at St Benedict’s. The cross-curricular approach of our creative curriculum inspires excellent art-work by children aged 3 to 11. Vibrant paintings, collages and sculptures are displayed throughout the school, on themes such as Impressionism, Africa, Antarctica and Fire.

St Benedict’s Junior School enriches children’s learning through an extensive co-curricular programme of activities, trips and opportunities. Activities include chess, gymnastics, sewing, LAMDA (drama), ballet and Ju-Jitsu.

Throughout the year there are regular trips to theatres and museums as well as other places of geographical, historical and scientific interest. In addition Forms 1 and 2 (Years 5 and 6) love their residential trips to the Lake District and to Normandy in the summer term.

Music enjoys a very strong profile at the junior school. Many pupils have instrumental and singing lessons and have regular opportunities to perform. There include informal morning concerts, as well as more formal end of term concerts. An orchestra, instrumental ensembles and several choirs give children the opportunity to enjoy making music with others.

The choristers of the Ealing Abbey Choir, which sings at the Abbey’s services, attend St Benedict’s. The high level of training and commitment required to sing in this professional choir inspires musical excellence throughout the school.

Cricket and rugby are the core sports for boys. For girls, the major sports are athletics, hockey and netball. Fencing is available as an extra option and selected children compete in a swimming squad. Regular weekly fixtures are played against some of the most prominent schools in and around London.