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Extra-Curricular

Prep School opportunites

Rookwood has always understood that developing a child is about so much more than academic success.  With over 100 weekly extracurricular clubs in a typical term, we offer a wide variety of opportunities to help develop a child’s confidence, resilience and strength of character.

Fully inclusive opportunities

Our all-embracing inclusive approach ensures that every child feels secure and supported, giving them the courage to tackle new opportunities and discover talents they didn’t know they possessed. In the Prep School, we offer children exciting challenges such as the Prince William Award, charity fundraisers, drama productions, sports, arts, technology clubs and more. Above all, the choice is created by the imagination and enthusiasm of our pupils – which is limitless!

A Rookwood Prep School pupil playing the ukulele

Clubs, trips and outside adventures

Resilience, teamwork, independence and risk taking are all qualities we develop within Rookwood children. Therefore, clubs, trips and residential visits are all a huge part of school life and they are always fun! There is a vast termly clubs programme which gives the children the opportunity to take part in a range of activities such as chess, trampolining, mine craft, art, eco committee, multi sports, choir and many more. Every term to reinforce the classroom learning and deepen the understanding of the topics the children are visited or visit places such as the Sea City Museum, Pizza Express, Windsor Castle, The Roman Baths, author visits and theatre groups.

Rookwood school students on a school trip brushing a shetland pony.

Community Participation

Throughout the year the Prep School is fully immersed in themed events such as Science week, Maths day, Queens Jubilee and Book Day. The children in Years 4, 5 and 6 spend 4 days on a residential trip each year testing their courage, putting themselves outside of their comfort zones, experiencing new things and developing their independence. This is a favourite week for staff and children

Rookwood School students helping with crisp packet recycling project.

News & Events

A fun-filled start to the new term for our boarders

Our boarders enjoyed a fantastic half term, with some taking the opportunity to travel home while others explored new places…

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The power of good during Anti-Bullying Week

This week, we have been promoting the ‘Power of Good’ as we mark Anti-Bullying Week. This theme, provided by the…

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Year 8 pupil brings Jessie Pope to life

As part of her LAMDA Reading for Performance Grade 4, Isabel in Year 8 has chosen to perform “Who’s for the Game?” by…

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Fireworks Night at Rookwood School

Fireworks Night at Rookwood

Get ready for one of the biggest and brightest nights of the year! Join us on Friday 7th November for…

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MP Kit Malthouse talking to students at Rookwood School

Students engage in inspiring discussion with Local MP

On Friday 17th October, we were delighted to welcome our local MP, Kit Malthouse, to Rookwood School for an engaging…

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Kindness, Connection, and Climbing Higher

In assembly yesterday, and at the end of last week, we marked World Mental Health Day, a valuable reminder that…

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Living space in boarding at Rookwood School

Boarding moments to remember

The past two weeks in boarding have been packed with laughter, creativity, and friendly competition! From exciting weekend outings to…

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ISA swimming gala

Students shine at ISA Regional Swimming Finals

Last Friday, Mrs Kerrison accompanied Amelie, Leo, Rebecca, Samantha, Ashwyn, Isabel, and Leah to the ISA Regional Swimming Finals at…

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Student showcasing winning artwork

Rookwood talent recognised in regional ISA Art Competition

The Art Department is delighted to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students at the Independent Schools Association Regional Art…

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A year 2 Rookwood School student studies a globe in geography class.