Classrooms & Learning Spaces
Purposeful learning spaces provide room for teaching, discussion, independent work, reading and practical activities across the school day.
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Learning beyond the classroom
Spaces that support the whole learner
Our facilities form part of the wider learning experience. They provide places for focused study, practical exploration, physical activity, creative expression, social interaction and care.
Outdoor Spaces
Outdoor areas give learners opportunities to play, stay active, explore their surroundings and take part in activities beyond the classroom.
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Digital and learning resources help students develop confidence in using technology as a tool for research, communication and learning.
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Creative spaces support art, music, performance and other forms of expression that allow students to develop imagination and confidence.
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Active spaces support movement, teamwork, fitness and participation in age-appropriate sports and physical activities.
Explore sports & fitnessCare, Health & Safety
Wellbeing and safeguarding remain important parts of creating a school environment where students can learn, participate and feel supported.
Explore care & safetySwimming Pool & Aquatic Activities
A dedicated space for children to develop water confidence, swimming skills and healthy active habits.
Explore swimmingBasketball Court
Basketball activities encourage movement, coordination, teamwork, discipline and friendly competition.
Explore basketballBoarding & Dormitories
Residential spaces designed to support boarding students with a structured, comfortable and caring school experience.
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Learning spaces
01 · Learn
Classrooms & Learning Spaces
Learning spaces at CJS and CSS are intended to provide an environment where students can ask questions, work with others, read, investigate and develop their ideas.
- Comfortable, purposeful spaces for focused learning and collaboration.
- Areas that support reading, practical work, discussion and independent study.
- Learning resources selected to complement classroom teaching and student inquiry.
Play. Explore. Grow.Outdoor experiences complement classroom learning.
02 · Explore
Outdoor Spaces
Outdoor environments give students space to move, play, explore and build relationships. They also provide opportunities for learning experiences that benefit from being outside the classroom.
- Areas for play, movement and age-appropriate physical activities.
- Opportunities for outdoor exploration and school community activities.
- Spaces that encourage teamwork, confidence and healthy activity.
Digital learningTechnology as a learning tool
03 · Discover
Technology & Learning Resources
Technology supports learning when it helps students research, create, communicate, practise skills and explore new ideas. Our digital learning approach is intended to complement strong teaching rather than replace it.
Computer-based learning
Digital & print resources
Research & inquiry
Creative problem-solving
04 · Create
Arts & Performance Spaces
Creative activity gives learners another way to communicate ideas, develop confidence and appreciate the work of others. Spaces for art, music and performance can support individual creativity as well as collaborative projects.
- Areas for drawing, making, displaying and discussing creative work.
- Opportunities for music, performance and school presentations.
- Creative experiences that encourage confidence and self-expression.
Active learning
Movement, teamwork & wellbeing
Physical activity is part of a balanced school experience.
05 · Grow
Sports & Fitness Facilities
Sports and physical activities provide opportunities for students to develop coordination, resilience, teamwork and healthy habits. The facilities and activity programme can support both participation and friendly competition.
- Space for sports, games and physical activity.
- Activities that promote teamwork, discipline and confidence.
- A balanced approach to learning that values physical wellbeing.
Student life beyond the classroom
Swimming Pool, Basketball & Boarding
Facilities that enrich the school experience, helping students stay active, build independence and develop meaningful relationships.
Swimming
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Swimming Pool
The swimming pool gives students opportunities to build water confidence, practise swimming skills and enjoy an active experience in a supervised school setting.
- Swimming and water-confidence activities
- Age-appropriate participation
- Active learning and wellbeing
Basketball
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Basketball Court
The basketball facility gives students a practical way to develop coordination, teamwork, discipline and confidence while enjoying sport.
- Ball skills and movement
- Teamwork and friendly competition
- Fitness and active participation
Life at Clarke
Boarding & Dormitories
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Boarding provides students with a residential environment where routines, responsibility, community and personal development can grow together.
- Boarding accommodation
- Structured daily routines
- A supportive residential community
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Take a Virtual School Tour
Discover the school environment and get a closer look at life beyond the classroom through our video tour.
Watch the video below to explore the school.
Clarke Senior School — Virtual Tour
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Care & Wellbeing
A supportive environment helps learners feel ready to participate, ask for help and make the most of school life.
Safeguarding Health
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06 · Belong
Care, Health & Safety
Students learn best when they feel secure, respected and supported. The school environment should therefore combine care, wellbeing and clear safety practices with a strong sense of community.
- Attention to student wellbeing and pastoral support.
- Clear expectations and procedures that help keep students and staff safe.
- A shared responsibility for creating a respectful and caring school environment.
Inside the learning experience
A glimpse of school life
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See how our learning environment supports students
Families considering CJS or CSS are welcome to contact the school to learn more about the learning environment, programmes and admissions.