What's on at Bellerbys London

We always encourage students to develop themselves constructively in whatever way they wish.  If any student would like to suggest ideas for activities, clubs or exercises, we will do our best to support you in your efforts.  Our Activities Manager is dedicated to making sure you make the most of your time at Bellerbys College.

Clubs and weekly events

After a successful first outing last year, thanks to the enthusiasm and hard work of Sara Bewes our Extra-Curricular Activities Coordinator, the student-run Bellerbys College Student Union is still going strong.  This is a chance for returning and new students to run their own groups and societies, as well as be part of the committees for the Year Book, Newsletter and popular Graduation Ball.  Activities coming up in 2007 include the return of language lessons, where last year students were able to study French or Spanish, the lively debating club and opportunities to do volunteer work. Also returning is the tennis club, run by A Level student Stefan Panov, and a new group for this year - the basketball club.

After a busy and well attended first meeting of term, there are already a lot of projects in the pipeline, with many students keen to join the various committees - taking part in these is not only great fun, it also offers valuable experience which can be included in students' personal statement to universities - one of the main ways universities decide whether or not to offer places.  One society which will have its work cut out if they want to improve upon last year is the Charity Group, which last year, along with Embassy staff member Sue Luxton, raised a staggering £2395.70 - which will go towards building schools in developing countries.  Money raised by these projects has already been used to build two of these schools, and another is soon to be completed.

There are weekly sports activities including running in Regents Park, free yoga sessions at the school and indoor football.  In addition, from September to June, there is a weekly student social programme.  You can find copies of the programme on the notice boards in the reception area.

Regular events include a weekly visit to a local pub with teachers (a good chance to practise your English in an informal environment), football or other sports and visits to places of interest on a Friday afternoon.  The rest of the programme varies each week and reflects the interests of the students and the events in London.  Recent programmes have included theatre, cinema and restaurant visits and much more.

Excursions

Students can also join trips organised by an experienced tour operator.  Tickets for these excursions can be bought from the bookshop.  Full-day excursions often include trips to the university cities of Cambridge and Oxford, to the cathedral town of Canterbury and other picturesque cities, towns and villages.  These excursions typically cost from GBP 20-30.

Adventurous students can also join in on weekend trips - to destinations around Britain and overseas such as Scotland, Paris, Dublin and Amsterdam.  Prices vary but a typical weekend trip will cost around GBP 120 inclusive of travel, half-board accommodation and a sightseeing tour.

During the summer, the college itself organises a full programme of excursions.  You can find out more from Student Services.