Enriching learning beyond the Classroom

At Steephill, learning doesn’t stop when lessons end. Our extensive extra-curricular programme offers every child the opportunity to explore new interests, develop talents and build confidence - all while having fun with friends.

Each club works towards a Bronze, Silver and Gold Award Scheme, allowing pupils to progress and celebrate their achievements each term. This structure helps children set goals, persevere, and take pride in their personal growth which are key values at the heart of Steephill life.

Our exciting range of clubs includes something for everyone:
KS2 Choir, KS1 Music, Musical Theatre, Yoga, Strategic Board Games, Guitar, Gardening & Nature, Wellbeing, Computing, Speech & Drama, Sport, STEM, LAMDA, The KIND Award, Football, Cross Stitch, Spanish, and Cooking.

These activities extend and enhance our curriculum, helping pupils to develop creativity, collaboration, and curiosity beyond the classroom. Whether they’re performing on stage, exploring the outdoors, or designing a digital project, our children thrive on the opportunities to challenge themselves and discover new passions.

Most importantly, the children love taking part - their enthusiasm, laughter and pride are what make our clubs such a special part of school life at Steephill.

Music at Steephill

Music is at the heart of everyday life at Steephill School, inspiring creativity, confidence, and a love of performance. Every class enjoys a weekly CUSP curriculum music lesson, giving pupils the chance to sing, play instruments - from percussion instruments to electronic keyboards. Children learn to compose, listen to, and appraise music, and perform for each other and an audience.

In addition children in Rashford and Hawking classes have a 45-minute weekly instrumental lesson learning the recorder, while Aderin Pocock and Turing Classes focus on the ukulele. For those who wish to go further, our instrumental ensemble offers the chance to play tuned and untuned percussion, recorders, guitars, drums and keyboards together.

We also offer individual or group peripatetic lessons for piano, guitar and keyboard, helping children develop their skills and confidence at their own pace.

Our pupils regularly take part in local music festivals, including Gravesham, Maidstone, and Bromley, earning awards and celebrating their achievements. Each Spring Term, we hold the annual Steephill Showcase, a highlight of the school calendar where KS2 pupils perform, sharing their talents and celebrating our future musicians.

At Steephill, music isn’t just a subject - it’s an experience that inspires, challenges and delights every child.

Drama at Steephill

Drama is a vibrant part of life at Steephill School, giving every child the chance to perform, express themselves and build confidence. Each year, every year group takes part in a major production, showcasing their creativity and teamwork.

In the Autumn Term, our lower school pupils delight audiences with Christmas nativities and plays, while in the Summer Term, all KS2 children perform a musical, bringing energy, music, and storytelling to the stage.

Our commitment to drama extends beyond the classroom. Steephill has enjoyed great success at the Bromley Festival of Speech and Drama, with our Musical Theatre group earning a distinction for their performance of “Revolting Children” from Matilda. Many of our pupils also achieved 1st place in individual categories, including Speech and Drama, Singing, and Pianoforte.

At Steephill, drama nurtures confidence, creativity, and a love of performance, helping every child shine both on stage and in life.