After school clubs
Extra-Curricular Activities & Tuition
We are committed to a holistic education at BIGS. Our extended curriculum includes educational trips, competitions, and targeted academic support.
- Educational Trips: We organise visits throughout the year to enhance the curriculum, with specific trips often taking place in the summer term.
- Competitions & Events: Pupils participate in interclass competitions such as Qiraat, Nasheed, English Debate, and general quizzes.
- Academic Intervention: After-school tuition is available in English, Maths, and Science.
- GCSE Revision: Targeted after-hours learning is provided for Year 10 and 11 students to boost GCSE pass rates in core subjects.
- Sports & Recreation: We intend to provide an all-girls Youth Club for sporting activities.
- Stay Informed: The school publishes a regular newsletter to keep parents updated on school progress and improvements.
Clubs / Booster classes
| CLUB / BOOSTER | YEAR GROUP | TIME | DESCRIPTION |
| School Council | Selected students | Lunch time | The student representative body voice fellow students’ concerns and views. They put forward ideas to improve school life and organise varied events. |
| Library | Open to all | Lunch time | Students can borrow books for up to 4 weeks. As well as reading, they can use the computer to do research or finish any outstanding homework they may have. |
| Mentoring Session | Open to all | Lunch time | Students can receive advice or help for any problems they may have. |
| Mehndi club | Open to all | Lunch time | Students learn to make their own cones, mix paste & apply mehndi. |
| Sports | Open to all | Lunch time | Students can engage in a variety of sports activities to enhance their skills and improve physical health. |
| ICT club | Open to all | Lunch time | Students can come to do research or type work up and print it. |
| Careers Clinic | Yr 11 | Lunch time | Students get help with their personal statements, application forms etc. Students can also complete their portfolio which they start in year 10. |
| Science Booster | Yr 10 – 11 | After school | Extra help and support, to build confidence and knowledge in Science in preparation for G.C.S.E |
| English Booster | Yr 7 & 9 | Lunch TimeAfter School | Extra help with the selective low ability students in each year group. Giving them the extra support in certain areas in English they need. |
| Maths Booster | Yr 11 | Lunch Time /After school | Extra support and help with Maths, building up towards G.C.S.E. |
| Maths Additional Support | Yr 7 – 9 | Lunch Time | Extra help in Maths with the selective low ability students in each year group. |