Activities, Clubs & Trips

Extra-curricular clubs are a huge part of school life, helping students build confidence, develop new skills and discover passions that stay with them for years to come.

With over 40 clubs to choose from – including music, dance, drama, cooking, sports, and academic subjects like science, Spanish and journalism – there’s  something for everyone.

See our full list of extra-curricular activities for 2025-26

We are always open to new ideas. If there’s a club your child would love to see, we’d love to hear about it.

No sign-ups needed. Most clubs are completely free, and students can simply turn up and join in. The only exceptions are Cooking Club and the Duke of Edinburgh Award, which require a small fee or registration.

We encourage every student to take part in at least one club each week. These activities help them grow, make new friends and gain valuable experiences.

Trips – exploring the world beyond school

We also offer regular trips, to bring subjects to life and help students explore the world around them. From historical landmarks to galleries and theatres, universities to City businesses, these trips are designed to inspire and challenge.

Last year we ran 72 school trips during the year, with 3,000 places.

Our curriculum is also enriched by the many incredible organisations and professionals who visit our school to talk to students – including economists, politicians, authors, architects, urban planners and many more. Our programme of visiting speakers helps broaden students’ horizons and spark creativity.

Visit our News and Highlights page to read about recent trips and visits.

The Duke of Edinburgh Programme

The Duke of Edinburgh programme at Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich is one of the biggest of all state schools in London. Over 160 students complete the Bronze, Silver and Gold DofE awards across Year 9-13.

It is an incredible opportunity for students, with all student costs heavily subsidised by the academy and pupil premium students only required to contribute a small proportion of the costs. We are proud to be offering something so special to the students. For more information on the Duke of Edinburgh programme please see Ms Pitt or Mr Downes.

Thank you to Mr Hasan for creating this video about the Duke of Edinburgh programme at our academy. Background music 1 credits: Call On Me - Kick Lee (Music used with permission). Background music 2 credits: Life Can Be Beautiful - David Travis Edwards - Twelve Titans Music (Music used with permission).