Having fun

Being young is about discovering new things, enjoying the outdoors, pursuing hobbies and interests, developing a sense of adventure, and gaining self-confidence. It’s about making friends and having fun. At William Morris School we aim to do all of this and lots more besides.

Our Youth Support team

Our team of Youth Support Workers run after school clubs and activities as part of our waking day curriculum, as well as helping boarders to access clubs and other leisure activities in the local community. The members of the team are specifically chosen for their energy and enthusiasm along with their skills in encouraging young people to participate in new activities.

Physical activities

William Morris School is set in several acres of beautiful gardens, which makes it the perfect spot for enjoying nature or going on walks with one of the Trust’s therapy dogs. Its Cotswolds location also means it’s ideally suited for a wide variety of healthy outdoor pursuits: everything from bike riding, fishing, and horse riding to snowboarding at the local dry ski slope. When the weather’s not so good, there are also plenty of indoor leisure activities available including swimming, ice-skating, and skateboarding.

Outdoor activities

  • Bike riding
  • Sports
  • Dog walking
  • Tennis
  • Horse riding
  • Fishing
  • Rock climbing
  • Kayaking
  • Tubing
  • Sailing
  • Paddleboarding
  • Snowboarding
  • Mindfulness walks

Indoor activities

  • Swim fitness
  • Diving
  • Ice-skating
  • Yoga
  • Spinning
  • Skateboarding
  • Visiting the local leisure centre and working out at the gym

Our excellent onsite workshops and other facilities – including our creative skills studio with its state-of-the-art printing press and horticultural facilities featuring a green house and polytunnel – provide plenty of opportunities for young people to pursue creative activities and hobbies. Different areas of the school’s grounds are dedicated to leisure activities, vegetable growing and decorative planting. Pupils also have access to our modern IT suite for learning and research.

The Youth Support Team run a variety of after school clubs catering for a range of interests including computer club, games club, arts & craft club and a fortnightly youth club.

When assessed as safe and appropriate, boarders are encouraged to participate in clubs and activities in the local community including Explorer Scouts, Brownies, Guides, Rangers, Cadet, table tennis, football, gymnastics, music band, cheer dance and chess and dance clubs. Not only does this help to develop confidence, independence, and social skills but it also provides an opportunity to meet and make friends with other young people in the local community.