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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

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

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

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

‼️Open Evening is this Wednesday‼️ Enjoy a tour of our fantastic facilities, refreshments from our restaurant-quality canteen providers, and a chance to speak with our enthusiastic students and staff.
@ HertswoodUK - Sep 29, 2025
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🔵🟢🟡🔴  ‘s House Captains for 2025-26 will represent and lead their Houses of 🔵Cavendish, 🟢Darwin, 🟡Nuffield and 🔴Somerville through the school year!
@ HertswoodUK - Sep 24, 2025
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📢🎓 We are delighted to present  Academy's Sixth Form Senior Team for 2025-26, starting with this year's Head Students and Deputies, who play a vital role in school events and shaping its future.
@ HertswoodUK - Sep 24, 2025
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🍵🎂 If you would like to join us for a morning of cake and coffee this Friday from 9am, please register at  calendly.com/hertswood. 📅 We encourage donations to  , either in-person or online at  donation.macmillan.org.uk. 🙏
@ HertswoodUK - Sep 24, 2025
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✨🎤 Today  was thrilled to host girl group XO for live performances. They performed some of their songs and spoke to students about maintaining a healthy mindset, from finding inspiration to positive affirmations. An inspiring day for all! 🎶
@ HertswoodUK - Sep 23, 2025
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🌟  held exciting career events last term, welcoming Gristwood & Toms for a talk on apprenticeships, and Sky Studios and Clarion Housing shared insights on work experience and construction skills. Year 12s had mock interviews and met with inspiring alumni. 🎓
@ HertswoodUK - Sep 19, 2025
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🧪 A huge congratulations to  Year 13 students on their brilliant results in the British Biology Olympiad! We are especially proud of our Silver Award winner, who placed in the top 10% nationally! Well done to all students involved! 👏
@ HertswoodUK - Sep 19, 2025
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🚀 In Year 12's Futures event last term, the  students visited Borehamwood Fire Station for vital lessons about traffic incidents. The event also included a UCAS exhibition, speaking with universities & employers, and gaining budgeting and apprenticeship insights. ✨
@ HertswoodUK - Sep 19, 2025
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✨☕️🎉  's Diamond Award winners celebrated with a special tea party last term! The students achieved an amazing 2,000+ House Points. They were joined by our school dog, Ada, and Exec Headteacher, Mr Gillett, and were presented with Amazon vouchers for their success. 👏
@ HertswoodUK - Sep 19, 2025
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🏃‍♀️🏋️‍♂️ This term  was delighted to welcome strength and conditioning coaches from Performance Herts to test our top athletes. Using specialist equipment, they measured power and speed to help students find the sports they're best suited for. Great experience! 🌟
@ HertswoodUK - Sep 19, 2025
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🌿🌳  's Year 7 had a fantastic time at our annual Outdoor Learning Day before summer. It was packed with activities from planting seeds and pitching tents to a special talk from Greenpeace. A massive thank you to our students for their great behaviour and teamwork.
@ HertswoodUK - Sep 19, 2025
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🌟  Year 11s have done it again! We are incredibly proud of their fantastic GCSE results. A huge well done to all our students for their dedication and hard work, especially our top six students who achieved an incredible 60 GCSEs between them! 🎓
@ HertswoodUK - Aug 21, 2025
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Congratulations to  Academy students on their fantastic A-Level and vocational results! 🥳 75% of students achieved A-C* grades, with many heading to top universities. Shout-out to top students Aryan, Amy, Scott, Jessica, and Daniela! 👏
@ HertswoodUK - Aug 14, 2025
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📰 Find our Executive Headteacher's run-down of news and events at  this fantastic summer term on our website at  bit.ly/hwasummer2025, and have a restful and enjoyable summer break! 🌞
@ HertswoodUK - Jul 22, 2025
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🥇 Congratulations to the many students who earned awards at the  Awards Evenings. We look forward to seeing them continue to achieve excellence in 2025-26! 🚀
@ HertswoodUK - Jul 22, 2025
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🙏 Many thanks to  for their generous donation to  's campaign for Herts Mind Network, which has now raised just over £3,500!
@ HertswoodUK - Jul 22, 2025
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Last week,  celebrated its incredible students at our annual Awards Evening, recognising amazing achievements and effort from Years 7-10. So proud of everyone and can't wait to see this passion shine next year! ✨
@ HertswoodUK - Jul 21, 2025
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We were incredibly fortunate to welcome sprinter Dwain Chambers to  today! He shared his powerful story with Years 7-9, discussing the impact of past choices and the importance of open communication. His candid talk and Q&A session delivered a poignant message. ✨🙌
@ HertswoodUK - Jul 17, 2025
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Huge thanks to  alumni, including Sophie Pender (93% Club CEO) and Ben Tiplady, for inspiring our Year 12s during our Futures Days! Sophie and Ben, Head Girl and Boy at the same time, took the chance to meet with their current successors, Tanzima and Allan.
@ HertswoodUK - Jul 16, 2025
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📚✨ Year 7 & 8  students had an amazing time at Habs recently, meeting author Paul Dowswell! They were fascinated to learn about the research behind his WWI book, Eleven Eleven. The students were exemplary, asking brilliant and insightful questions!
@ HertswoodUK - Jul 16, 2025
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