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The school runs the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, which helps students develop confidence, responsibility and a well-rounded set of skills through activities in the areas of Skill, Physical Development, Volunteering and Expedition. Completing the award provides a sense of achievement and strengthens a student's CV. The Global Classroom initiative gives real-world learning opportunities, with examples such as Art and History in Florence, Geography and Science in Iceland, outdoor survival in Finland and skiing in Italy. In addition to overseas trips, students visit historic and cultural sites around London, Oxford and Cambridge.
The school offers a wide range of arts and creative clubs, including Art, Drama, Choir/Close Harmony, Dance, Film, Photography, Debating, Digital Journalism/Writing and Gardening. Students are encouraged to propose new clubs, with ideas supported by staff. The clubs complement the academic curriculum and foster creativity, collaboration and communication.
The school provides cultural and language-enriched experiences through the Global Classroom, where students explore the curriculum in real-world settings such as Art and History in Florence and Geography and Science in Iceland. Outdoor learning includes activities in Finland and skiing in Italy. Beyond overseas trips, students visit historic and cultural sites around London, Oxford and Cambridge.
Students can take part in a variety of after-school clubs and societies. Clubs can include Art, Basketball, Badminton, Chess, Choir/Close Harmony, Computing, Cricket, Dance, Debating, Digital Journalism/Writing, Drama, Film, Football, Gardening, Outdoor Adventures, Photography, Table Tennis, Tennis and Yoga. New clubs can be proposed by students and are supported by staff. The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme is run as part of the extra-curricular programme.
The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme is run at The Chalfonts, and volunteering is one of its core areas. The scheme also includes Skill, Physical Development and Expedition, which together help pupils develop a sense of responsibility and community-mindedness. Completing the award offers a structured path to personal growth and a meaningful addition to a CV.
Clubs are created with input from students, who can propose new ideas and set up groups with staff backing. Participation in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme develops leadership, teamwork and organisational skills. Global Classroom experiences broaden independence and global leadership, while collaborative learning in the Harkness Method supports communication and professional readiness.
The school provides a broad sports program, including swimming, volleyball, basketball, cross country running, football, climbing, cricket, hockey, tennis, badminton and athletics. The program promotes a lifelong enjoyment of physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle, while teaching team spirit, self-confidence, good sportsmanship and discipline. We also encourage aerobics, dance and yoga and offer a range of extra-curricular sporting activities.
Situated in High Wycombe, The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School is a co-educational, age 3–18 day school in England. The school offers the International Baccalaureate framework, with the IB Middle Years Programme for ages 11–16 and the Diploma Programme for ages 16–18, and is an official IB World School. Class sizes are capped at fourteen, and learning unfolds around Harkness tables, within a five-surface classroom approach that supports discussion-based, inquiry-led study. Curriculum is complemented by a strong emphasis on language acquisition (French and Spanish) and a broad range of subjects across the IB groups. The school maintains well-equipped facilities and plans to develop new sports facilities and additional classrooms, supported by ISI 2024 findings. Extracurricular activity is extensive, including sport, performing arts and global field trips, and a vibrant Duke of Edinburgh Award programme. These features foster international-mindedness and collaboration for students navigating diverse cultures and future studies across the globe.
