Senior Co-curricular - Dollar Academy

Co-Curricular

Learning is so much more than getting good exam grades and it happens everywhere at Dollar, extending well beyond the bounds of the classroom.

Research shows that when children get involved, they show greater development, cognitively, academically, emotionally, socially and physically. With around 120 diverse clubs and activities, there’s something for everyone at Dollar. Explore our Co-curricular Wall and the details below to discover more. We can’t wait to see you get involved!

Explore our Co-curricular Wall

Full details of activities and times are available via the SOCS Co-Curricular platform which is updated at the start of each term.

Senior School pupils have log-in details to the SOCS Co-Curricular platform and can sign up for activities themselves. In addition, they will also be able to see the activities on offer at the ‘Activities Fair’ which is held in the first few weeks of the First Term.

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Sporting Activities

Athletics

Our Athletics clubs provide an opportunity to refine and extend the Athletic skills and techniques learned during PE classes.

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Badminton

Badminton Club is open to all pupils in Forms II – VI and experienced players in Form I. The aim of these sessions is to prepare players for competitive play in a fun and challenging weekly session.

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Basketball

Basketball is becoming an increasingly popular sport at Dollar and is open to pupils throughout the Senior School.

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Cricket

At Dollar, our cricket facilities are well resourced for any pupil looking for an introduction to the sport or to build on their existing skills.

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Curling

Curling club is open to all pupils in the Senior School, no matter what their level of ability or experience. Training takes place at Kinross Curling Rink.

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Football

This is a popular sport at Dollar offering fresh air and exercise to enhance physical fitness and co-ordination, and develop the qualities of teamwork, leadership, motivation and commitment.

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Golf

Dollar Academy is delighted to partner with Gleneagles to offer an exceptional Golf Programme, which caters for all abilities.

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Gymnastics

Gymnastics is a great activity for developing strength, suppleness and discipline; pupils have the opportunity to create sequences with others; perform partner/group balances; work on vaulting, individual floor work and apparatus work.

Hockey

Whether pupils are picking up a hockey stick for the first time or they’re well on their way to becoming the next big thing internationally, hockey is a great co-curricular activity choice here at Dollar.

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Horse Riding

Horse-riding is a wonderful sport with many health and fitness benefits. All our Junior School and Senior School pupils can take part in our riding club.

Netball

Senior girls are welcome to our Netball Club and benefit from this excellent opportunity to become fit, active and to meet new friends.

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Rugby

Dollar has one of the best rugby programmes in the UK with teams playing in the top national conference (tied 1st in 2018) and taking part in a wide variety of international events and tours.

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Rowing

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Skiing

Over the course of the school year, our Ski Club offers lessons to complete beginners (first block of lessons only) working all the way towards parallel skiing in the final block after Easter.

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Talented Athlete Programme

The Talented Athlete Programme supports our student-athletes (representing at a national or higher level), enabling them to fulfil their training and competition commitments, as well as helping them access their academic potential.

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Tennis

Tennis remains a popular choice for our pupils, both within PE lessons and optional co-curricular clubs, with over 700 pupils playing each year.

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Ultimate Frisbee

Although frequently compared to sports like football or American Football, Ultimate Frisbee has some unique features that set it apart: there are no referees, and it’s played with a flying disc.

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Yoga

The ancient discipline of yoga is accessible to everybody, and provides an excellent way to stretch and tone muscles safely. It is also a marvellous way to relax properly.

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Cultural Activities

Amnesty International

If you are seeking to expand your horizons and grasp of current affairs, Amnesty International Youth Group is just what you have been looking for!

Art

For those pupils looking to satisfy their creative flair or explore their artistic side, there’s a whole host of art-related activities available to take part in.

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Debating

In recent years, Dollar debating teams have won numerous national debating trophies and have provided competitive debaters for the Scottish national team.

Drama

There are ample opportunities for pupils to take to the stage here at Dollar, from the Junior School Drama Club up to the Senior School Play.

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Guitar Building

This club provides senior school pupils from Forms III to VI with an opportunity to expand their interest in the electric guitar/bass through designing and manufacturing their own instruments.

Japanese Club

Japanese club is open to all those in the senior school with a curiosity for anything Japanese, or indeed the simple desire to open their minds and learn more about a very different culture.

Music

Our department ethos is ‘Music for All’ and the range of activities we offer reflects this.

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Photography

Pupils from Form I-III are welcome to attend Photography Club and learn how to use DSLR cameras as well as editing software such as Lightroom and Photoshop.

Pipe Band

From beginners to world champions, Dollar is probably the number one school in the world at which to learn piping and drumming.

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The Galley

Our award-winning school magazine, The Galley, offers pupils the opportunity to develop their skills in desktop publishing, journalistic writing and in taking on editorial positions of responsibility.

Service Activities

CCF

One of the most popular voluntary activities in the school is our Combined Cadet Force. Now at over 400 members strong, it’s the largest of its kind in Scotland and one of the largest in the UK.

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Duke of Edinburgh

The requirement of commitment, initiative, independence and confidence marks a significant step in the personal development of those who take part in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

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Charities Committee

Our Form VI Charities Committee takes responsibility for organising our programme of whole-school fundraising events and unifying us in the direction of their carefully considered and selected charitable causes.

Learning Wall

The best way to find out about co-curricular activities in our Senior School is to explore our Learning Wall.

We are proud to offer the widest range of academic subjects in Scotland, complemented by over 120 different co-curricular activities. With such a diverse offering, we are confident every child will find subjects and activities to inspire them.

You can toggle to the co-curricular wall by clicking ‘subjects’ on the learning wall below.

Explore Our Learning Wall