Sport
“The facilities at Shrewsbury are phenomenal compared to a lot of other places in the country. We are provided with the top equipment and coaching...” - Old Salopian & Temple University Rowing Scholar
Co-Curricular Life
“Ever since joining Shrewsbury, I've immersed myself into co-curricular activities and I'm really enjoying the full range of activities the school has to offer.”
Victoria, Upper Sixth Pupil
All pupils are encouraged to participate widely across sport, music, drama and activities, and in providing such a rich tapestry of opportunities you would be hard pressed to find a pupil who hasn’t found their passion!
With outstanding facilities and inspiring staff, pupils are nurtured and encouraged to reach their potential, regardless of ability or aspiration. Many will come here with passions already formed; others will find a flame lit for the first time.
Music
"Shrewsbury offers a wide range of opportunities and encourages pupils to try new genres of music and explore their own style within their instrument." Fourth Form Music Scholar
Performing Arts
"I always look forward to being involved in upcoming productions – performing in musicals and plays has really helped my development and they’re so much fun!" Lower Sixth Drama Scholar
Activities
"Co-curricular activities have really developed my skills, studies and confidence. I’ve tried so many new activities at Shrewsbury - everyone has been really supportive and made it very easy to join in." - Old Salopian
Volunteering and Charities
"Volunteering has really opened my eyes to the world outside of the school gates and how we can support local communities together." Upper Sixth Pupil
Sport
Music
Performing Arts
Activities
Volunteering and Charities
Developing the much sought-after ‘soft skills’ of leadership, collaboration, resilience and perseverance, we see the co-curricular life of the School as not merely being about enjoyment and participation but as an important mechanism by which our pupils can be equipped to make an impact on the world at large.
It is for this reason that we often refer to the co-curricular life of the School as the ‘second classroom’.
There is a good range of activities, clubs and societies to allow all pupils to find something they can relate to and feel part of
- Tom, Lower Sixth Parent
Meet the Deputy Head Co-Curricular
Helen Brown joined Shrewsbury as Director of Drama in 2014 and was appointed as Deputy Head Co-Curricular in 2021. She studied English Language and Literature at Merton College, Oxford.
Having taught in boarding schools for fifteen years, she believes that the boarding environment is uniquely able to offer a holistic experience in which academic study can be enhanced by sport, music, drama and community service.
