General

Breakfast Club

Everyday at 8:00am - 8:40am in the Dining Hall
Students have the opportunity to purchase food, socialise and do their school work.

Library/LRC

8:00am - 8:45am, 3:30pm - 5:00pm, Break & Lunchtimes as per a rota
The school has a well stocked library with over 6,000 books, periodicals, subscriptions, newspapers and DVDs. Adjacent to the library is a computer suite that houses 18 computers. Students are able to use the resources for homework and recreational use. See Mrs Gracie or Mr Jay for more details.

Citizenship

Student Council

1 or 2 lunchtimes a week
The school has an active Student Council. This is supported by Darton Youth Workers. Students involved in the Student Council also take part in the NECLA Student Council Alliance Meetings. See Ms Kaye for more details.

English

The Readables

Monday Lunchtime in the Library
A school book group which recently shadowed the Carnegie book awards scheme.

Science

Revision Session

Wednesday Afterschool (only during the 6 weeks before each module exam)
Staff will be available to support and assist students with their work and revision. See Mrs Allen for more details.

Music

Darton Singers

Monday 12:45pm-1:25pm in the Music department
Open to all students in years 9, 10 and 11. See Mr Trotter for more details.

Darton Strings

Tuesday 12:45pm - 1:25pm in the Music department
Open to all string players of any ability. See Mr Trotter for more details.

Darton Band

Tuesday 3:30pm - 5:00pm in the Music department.
Open to all brass and woodwind players of any ability. Drummers, percussionists, guitarists and pianists also needed. For more details see Mr Trotter.

Darton Youth Choir

Thursday 12:45pm - 2:35pm in the Music department
Open to all students in years 7, 8 and 9. See Mr Trotter for more details.

Music Tuition

Various times
PADS staff offer music tuition for a variety of instruments. If you are interested, please see Mr Trotter.

Sports

Lunchtime Activities

Table Tennis (KS4) - Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
Netball (Girls) - Wednesday & Friday
Basketball (Boys) - Tuesday
Rewards Activities - Wii & Fitness Gym Tuesday to Friday
Cheerleading (Girls) - Tuesday
Fitness Competitions - Thursday

Leagues

Cross Country
Netball - Y7, 8 & 9 Girls
Basketball - Y7 & Y8 Boys
Rounders - Y7 to Y10 Girls
Cricket - Y7 to Y10 Boys

Tournaments

Netball - Y7, 8 & 9 Girls
Rounders - Y7 to Y10 Girls
Football - Y8 & 8 Girls

Other Competitions

KS3 & KS4 Badminton
KS4 Table Tennis
KS3 & KS4 Gymnastics
Sports Hall Athletics - Y7 to Y9 Boys & Girls
Barnsley Inter Schools Athletics Competition

Activities Organise by Outside Coaches

Y7 & 8 Boys - Sports activities led by BPL
Y7 & 8 Girls - Sports Activities led by BPL

If you are interested in any of the sports activities, please see your PE teacher for more details.

Technology

Y11 Afterschool Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm

Tuesday: Textiles & Food
Wednesday: Child Development & Graphics
Thursday: Textiles, Food & Graphics

Geography

Y7/Y8 Geography Club

Every Wednesday Lunchtime in D114
Come along and find out about the world. See Mrs Smith for details.