At Christian Brothers Grammar School we offer a wide variety of clubs and extracurricular activities designed to encourage students to explore their interests, develop new skills, and build lasting friendships.
From sport, music and drama to languages and special interest clubs, there is something for everyone. Our clubs provide opportunities for students to challenge themselves, discover new talents, and become active members of our school community.
Year 8 Science Club
The Year 8 Science club runs from October to Christmas and is a fun and exciting place where students explore science through experiments, projects and teamwork. The students learn about Chemistry, Biology and Physics in a creative way. The club helps students build curiosity, problem-solving skills, and confidence while making new friends who enjoy science.
Key Stage 3 Maths Club
Team quizzes and challenges are used during the maths club to encourage pupils to work together to solve mathematical problems in a fun and competitive environment. Pupils are placed into small groups where they must communicate, share ideas and use problem-solving skills to answer questions or complete activities. These challenges can include mental maths rounds, logic puzzles, timed calculations, shape and pattern tasks or real-life problem-solving scenarios.
Cumann Gaelach
Cumann Gaelach - an Irish language club for KS3 pupils to take part in fun Irish activities. A number of key events held throughout the school year such as Halloween events, Cartaí na Nollag and St.Brigid cross making.
Cumann Dramaíochta
An Irish medium drama group. This group are current All-Ireland champions and we look forward to preparing another high standard production for the Féile Scoldramaíochta in 2027.
KS3 Spanish Club
The Spanish Club is run on Monday lunchtimes and is designed to be a fun session furthering a love of Spanish through game, insight and expression.
Library Club
Library Club provides pupils with a welcoming and engaging environment where they can take part in a wide range of literacy-based activities designed to promote reading, creativity and communication skills. The club includes events such as Roald Dahl Day celebrations, World Book Week activities, creative writing competitions, quizzes, storytelling sessions and paired reading opportunities. Pupils are encouraged to develop a love for reading through fun and interactive experiences while also improving confidence, teamwork and independent learning skills.The club also supports literacy development through initiatives such as the free bookshop, literacy lunches and Year 13 peer mentoring programmes, where older pupils help younger pupils improve reading fluency and comprehension. In addition, Year 13 pupils can develop leadership and communication skills through enrichment opportunities such as storytelling qualifications facilitated by the The Verbal Arts Centre. Overall, Library Club creates an inclusive and positive atmosphere that encourages pupils to enjoy reading, express creativity and build confidence in literacy activities.
Choir and Traditional Music sessions
Our extracurricular choir and traditional music sessions give pupils the chance to share their love of music, build friendships, and grow in confidence while celebrating our rich musical traditions through singing, playing, and performing together.
- Choir Tuesday & Thursdays break time in R54
- Traditional Group – Monday break time in R55.
Debating and Public Speaking Society
The Debating and Public Speaking Society provides pupils with the opportunity to develop confidence, communication skills and critical thinking in a supportive and engaging environment. Meeting weekly at breaktime and lunchtime, members take part in debates, public speaking activities, discussions and team challenges designed to develop their ability to communicate effectively.
Pupils learn how to construct persuasive arguments, think critically about current issues and express their views with confidence and respect. Members also have the opportunity to represent the school in local and regional competitions, including debating tournaments, public speaking events and leadership programmes.
The society welcomes pupils of all abilities and offers a fun and supportive space where every voice can be heard.
KS3 Drama Club
KS3 Drama Club is a fun, creative and inclusive after-school activity that meets once a week and is open to all pupils in Key Stage 3. Through a range of exciting drama games, improvisation activities, script work and performance projects, pupils develop confidence, communication skills and creativity in a supportive environment.
The club provides opportunities for boys to work collaboratively, explore their imagination and build friendships while developing key performance skills such as voice, movement and characterisation. Whether pupils are experienced performers or trying drama for the first time, everyone is encouraged to get involved, have fun and express themselves.
Throughout the year, members may also have the opportunity to showcase their work through school performances, assemblies and special events.
Year 8 Games Club
One lunchtime a week, Year 8s can come along to room 25 to play traditional board games such as chess, Guess Who, Jenga and many more. A chance to ditch the phones and converse with friends whilst playing good old fashioned boardgames.