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Freshers’ Fair at CLS

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  • Co-Curricular
  • 19 September 2025
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Earlier this week, we hosted our annual Freshers’ Fair, an exciting showcase of the wide range of extra-curricular opportunities available to pupils.

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The event transformed the Great Hall, Asquith & Hale and Concourse into a buzzing hub of energy, with stalls run by older pupils and staff offering a glimpse into the vibrant life beyond the classroom.

With nearly seventy groups to choose from, there was no shortage of enthusiasm. Formula 1 proved so popular that it now boasts both a Lower and Middle School club. Model UN made its much-anticipated return, while Design, Computing & Robotics remained a strong draw, with societies ranging from MakeChange to PC Building, Video Game Design, VR Club, and VEX Robotics. Miss Murphy had a crowd of at least twenty pupils around her Quiz Society stall. And that is to say nothing of the more eclectic offerings, from Botany Society to Magic Society to Clay Club.

The diversity of options reflects our commitment to ensuring every pupil can find a place to connect, grow, and thrive. Whether discovering a new passion, pursuing a long-held interest, or joining a supportive community, pupils are encouraged to take advantage of the breadth of opportunities available here.

One pupil summed it up perfectly:

There’s a club for everyone – even ones you’d never expect! It makes it so easy to get involved.

Freshers’ Fair is more than just a sign-up day; it is the launchpad for a year of creativity, leadership, collaboration, and fun. With so many societies and clubs running throughout the year, pupils can look forward to enriching their school experience well beyond the classroom walls.