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Extra Curricular

Below is a list of the weekly extra curricular clubs and activities at Hertswood Academy, including sessions before school, during lunch, and after school. Click the day of the week to expand.

Be aware that extra-curricular sports clubs generally change every half term. Return here for updates.

Monday Clubs & Activities

Before School (8:00 - 8:30am)

Culinera Restaurant Service

Canteen, Culinera

Basketball

Basketball courts

Football

Astroturf

Table Tennis

Table Tennis Tables

Badminton

Sports Hall, Miss King

Lunch

Culinera Restaurant Service

Canteen, Culinera

Basketball

Basketball Courts

Football

Astroturf

Table Tennis

Table Tennis Tables

After School

Culinera Restaurant Service

Canteen, Culinera

Tuesday Clubs & Activities

Before School (8:00 - 8:30am)

Culinera Restaurant Service

Canteen, Culinera

Basketball

Basketball Courts

Football

Astroturf

Table Tennis

Table Tennis Tables

Badminton

Sports Hall, Mr Leggett

Lunch

Culinera Restaurant Service

Canteen, Culinera

Basketball

Basketball Courts

Football

Astroturf

Table Tennis

Table Tennis Tables

After School

Culinera Restaurant Service

Canteen, Culinera

Basketball for Y9-10 Boys

2:45-3:45pm, Basketball Courts, Mr Leggett

Dodgeball for All Years

2:45-3:45pm, Activity Studio, Mr Smith

Football for Y7 Boys

2:45-3:45pm, Astro, Mr Robert

Netball for All Girls

2:45-3:45pm, Sports Hall, Miss King

Open Access for All Years

2:45-3:45pm, Music Rooms, Mr Hobbs

Reading Club for Y7

3:00-3:30pm, 022, Mr Salazar

Rockschool for All Years

2:45-3:45pm, 156, Mr White, Mr Hobbs

The Creative Club for Y7-9

3:00-4:00pm, Inclusion, Miss Dillon, Miss Noble

Wednesday Clubs & Activities

Before School (8:00 - 8:30am)

Culinera Restaurant Service

Canteen, Culinera

Basketball

Basketball Courts

Football

Astroturf

Table Tennis

Table Tennis Tables

Badminton

Sports Hall, Miss Hayes

Lunch

Culinera Restaurant Service

Canteen, Culinera

Basketball

Basketball Courts

Football

Astroturf

Table Tennis

Table Tennis Tables

After School

Culinera Restaurant Service

Canteen, Culinera

Dance for All Years

2:45-3:45pm, Dance Studio, Mrs Jamieson

DT Modeling Club for Y7

3:00-3:30pm, 022, Mr Salazar

Football for Y8 Boys

2:45-3:45pm, Astro, Mr Blackwell

Football for All Girls

2:45-3:45pm, Astro, Miss Hayes

Open Access for All Years

2:45-3:45pm, Music Rooms, Mr Hobbs

Young Enterprise for Y9-13

3:00-4:00pm, 030, Mrs Patel

Thursday Clubs & Activities

Before School (8:00 - 8:30am)

Culinera Restaurant Service

Canteen, Culinera

Basketball

Basketball Courts

Football

Astroturf

Table Tennis

Table Tennis Tables

Badminton

Sports Hall, Mr Smith

Lunch

Culinera Restaurant Service

Canteen, Culinera

Basketball

Basketball Courts

Football

Astroturf

Table Tennis

Table Tennis Tables

After School

Basketball for Y7-8

2:45-3:45pm, Basketball Courts, Mr Blackwell

Football for Y9 Boys

2:45-3:45pm, Astro, Mr Leggett

Football for Y10 Boys

2:45-3:45pm, Astro, Miss Tinsley

Hertswood Choir for All Years

2:45-3:45pm, 161, Miss Dunne

Maths Club for Y7

3:00-3:30pm, 022, Mr Salazar

Open Access for All Years

2:45-3:45pm, Music Rooms, Mr Hobbs

Friday Clubs & Activities

Before School (8:00 - 8:30am)

Culinera Restaurant Service

Canteen, Culinera

Basketball

Basketball Courts

Football

Astroturf

Table Tennis

Table Tennis Tables

Badminton

Sports Hall, Mr Blackwell

Lunch

Culinera Restaurant Service

Canteen, Culinera

Basketball

Basketball Courts

Football

Astroturf

Table Tennis

Table Tennis Tables

After School

Culinera Restaurant Service

Canteen, Culinera

Open Access Music for All Years

2:45-3:45pm, 161, Mr Hobbs

Latest Tweets

📰📸🎉 Enjoy our Headteacher's wrap-up of news, events and pictures from a fantastic Spring Term at  on our website at  hertswoodacademy.org/121/new…
@ HertswoodUK - Mar 27, 2026
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🎞️✨ "One quiet act of courage changed history. This dance honours Rosa Parks’ refusal to move, turning stillness into strength." 💖 Enjoy  's Dance Live! 2026 video. youtu.be/C3eBIES-usE
@ HertswoodUK - Mar 26, 2026
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💎🧁 Mrs Gill hosted a special tea party for  's first Diamond Award winners of the year! These six students have already earned over 2,000 House Points. Joined by school dog Ada 🐶, they enjoyed an array of well-deserved treats.
@ HertswoodUK - Mar 26, 2026
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✨ Mr Gillett hosted a Year 7 assembly at  on achieving excellence through hard work, sharing the story of an 'Expert in a Year' table tennis player. Students even took on him and Miss Elvins in a mini-match to win Amazon vouchers! 🏓
@ HertswoodUK - Mar 25, 2026
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Well done to the Year 7 and 8 Basketball squads who were in action this evening against . Some brilliant play across two competitive games to bring our seasons to a close👏🏼🏀 pic.twitter.com/1hzDdj0cAX
@ HertswoodUK - Mar 24, 2026
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✨  dancers were incredible at Dance Live! 2026 at The Swan Theatre. They performed a moving piece about the courage of Rosa Parks, with great sensitivity and teamwork. We are so proud of their dedication and the support they showed other schools. 🏆
@ HertswoodUK - Mar 23, 2026
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✨ Good luck to our KS3 students performing in Dance Live! today. After our debut entry last year, students and staff were eager for their second performance! 🤩🎶 Take a look at their journey video, and look forward to the full performance video soon! youtube.com/watch?v=n3kkaodh…
@ HertswoodUK - Mar 18, 2026
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🩺 Inspiring talks for our aspiring healthcare professionals! Huge thanks to Max Yip from OpSurg and alumna Neşe Beyzade for sharing their journeys into medicine and nursing with our Year 12 and 13 students. Great advice for the next generation of  medics! 🏥✨
@ HertswoodUK - Mar 10, 2026
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📸 More from World Book Day 2026 at  ! A* for effort. 📚🤩
@ HertswoodUK - Mar 06, 2026
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📚 Yesterday  celebrated World Book Day 2026 in style! From Matilda to Harry Potter, students and staff showcased incredible costumes to celebrate a love of reading. Well done to our staff winner, Maleficent! Year 7 winners will be announced next Wednesday. 📖✨
@ HertswoodUK - Mar 06, 2026
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🫀🔬 Saffron Green Primary visited  for a heart dissection workshop last week. As part of our transition offer, Year 6 students explored the four chambers and the aorta in our labs. We were impressed by their curiosity and engagement during this hands-on session!
@ HertswoodUK - Feb 26, 2026
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💡 Year 8 have designed and manufactured impressive lamps in Product Design. From studying iconic movements like Pop Art to using CAD/CAM and vacuum forming, students showed great skill. Mrs Robertson is very proud of these high quality  outcomes! 🛠️✨
@ HertswoodUK - Feb 26, 2026
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✨ After a successful bid to the DfE's ‘Connect the Classroom’ programme,  has invested £150k+ into upgraded wireless, installed over the half-term. This continues our commitment to top-tier technology to support teaching and learning for our students and staff. 💻
@ HertswoodUK - Feb 26, 2026
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🎭🪧 Year 8 Drama students at  have mastered the art of Brechtian theatre! Focusing on placards and clear messaging, they created powerful performances on topics like internet safety. Well done to our performers who earned House points for their creative work.
@ HertswoodUK - Feb 25, 2026
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🕯️ Year 7  students were joined by Debra Barnes from  for a moving talk on her family’s Holocaust testimony. The visit brought their literacy studies of Morris Gleitzman's 'Once' to life, teaching vital lessons on the dangers of hatred. 🙏
@ HertswoodUK - Feb 24, 2026
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🚀 Year 7 enjoyed an inspiring assembly with Executive Headteacher Mr Gillett this term, exploring the future of technology. He also celebrated our subject award winners for their fantastic effort last term. Great to see  students continuing to 'Aim High'! 🎓
@ HertswoodUK - Feb 13, 2026
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🥁🎁 A huge thank you to Elstree resident Duncan Fullerton for the generous donation of a complete drum kit to our Music Department! The kit is already being put to great use by  students during our after-school Open Access practice sessions.
@ HertswoodUK - Feb 11, 2026
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🎭 30 Year 9s enjoyed a memorable trip to 'Into the Woods' at the Bridge Theatre last week. From stunning costumes to inspiring sets, our students were captivated by an outstanding live musical experience. They represented  with pride and left feeling truly impacted. 🎶
@ HertswoodUK - Feb 06, 2026
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🏆 Twelve Year 7 students from  visited Wodson Park for a multi-sport event to build confidence and teamwork. They met an England Wallball player and tried Quidditch and Blazepods, finishing with a brilliant bronze medal! Well done to the great team of students. 🥉✨
@ HertswoodUK - Feb 02, 2026
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🏆 Twelve Year 7 students from  visited Wodson Park for a multi-sport event to build confidence and teamwork. They met an England Wallball player and tried Quidditch and Blazepods, finishing with a brilliant bronze medal! Well done to the great team of students. 🥉✨
@ HertswoodUK - Jan 30, 2026
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