Expand your interests and connect with others.
That’s why we run a variety of extracurricular clubs and societies to help you engage with people, interests and issues you care about.
From sports teams to college musicals, debating societies to board games clubs, we offer a huge variety of extracurricular clubs and societies to enable you to make the most out of your time at college, the chance to try something new, develop your interests and hobbies and make life-long friends in the process.
You will have the opportunity to discover a new passion or take part in the activities you love during your time at college – HSDC aims to offer something to suit each and every student.
The timetable and locations for our current Clubs and Societies for students can be found on our intranet. For anything else, please contact our Be Involved Coordinator.
The Esports society at Alton is a casual community around having fun and experiencing games that you know and love, or new games you haven’t had a chance to play yet. The society aims to build an inclusive and supportive environment for all students interested in Esports or video gaming, and to have a voice in the gaming provision at the College. Students in the society also have the opportunity to participate in more competitive gaming tournament experiences at the college.
The Alternative is our student online magazine, where students can share their work and opinions with the local community. Calling all budding journalists, business brains, designers and creative bods. If you are interested in publishing either from a creative writing perspective or you just want to learn the basics, then our student magazine needs your contribution.
See the latest version here
Bar Mock Trial involves participants working in teams to prepare prosecution and defence cases in response to fictitious criminal scenarios provided by the Citizenship Foundation. Students will play the parts of jurors, witnesses, prosecution and defence lawyers in a real-life enactment.
Come along to our events to find out how you can fulfil your potential, meet like-minded individuals, demonstrate your own leadership skills and benefit from talks given by inspirational leaders including our Principal & CEO Mike Gaston and accomplished leaders of multinational companies.
Come together and play one of the most popular tabletop games. Join us today to explore mystical worlds, fight monsters and go on adventures of a life-time!
Make a difference and take an active role as part of a community of empowered change-makers at our Student Union. Represent the interests of all students, have an active voice and help make decisions for the benefit of our South Downs students. The Student Union is a perfect opportunity for you to make a real difference to our college and shape how it is run.
Our South Downs Wilding Society is for students who are passionate about the environment and climate change. If you are interested in working with us to create wildflower meadows, insect habitats and herb gardens to re-wild our campus, this enrichment opportunity is for you.
Weekly lunchtime laid-back workshops for those who enjoy writing creatively. Students are encouraged to develop and shape their skills to write poetry, short stories and non-fiction texts. Additionally, students can enter competitions, participate in poetry slams or simply share their work with each other.
The esports society at South Downs is a casual community around having fun and experiencing games that you know and love, or new games you haven’t had a chance to play yet. The society aims to build an inclusive and supportive environment for all students interested in esports or video gaming, and to have a voice in the gaming provision at the College. Students in the society also have the opportunity to participate in more competitive gaming tournament experiences at the college.
Make new friends at our South Downs Board Games Club. Join our club today and enjoy our friendly weekly game sessions and be part of a vibrant community of Board Game enthusiasts.
Dream of running your own business? South Downs Entrepreneurship Society’s mission is to encourage enterprise and innovation through a range of workshops, masterclasses and guest speaker events. Meet like-minded individuals and learn about how you can turn your business idea into a reality.
Come along to our events to find out how you can fulfil your potential, meet like-minded individuals, demonstrate your own leadership skills and benefit from talks given by inspirational leaders including our Principal & CEO Mike Gaston and accomplished leaders of multinational companies.
Explore mysteries, cuisines and ‘what ifs’ throughout history in the HSDC History Club.
An exciting ensemble offering the opportunity to perform a variety of choral works and sing for fun as well as in at least two concerts per year. Recent repertoire includes Simon & Garfunkel, Mozart and Eric Whitacre. All are welcome, whatever your voice or background.
Refine your skills in music theory, whether to help with graded examinations or the Music A-level course.
This composition enrichment focuses on the development and performance of student compositions. Workshop your compositions with other students, receive 1-1 coaching and explore creative activities to beat the blank page!
This ensemble is for all string players, together with assorted wind, brass and percussion players. Rehearsals take place in an informal and relaxed atmosphere, preparing music for a number of concerts throughout the year. During the first term, we will play as an orchestra. During the spring term, there will be opportunities to divide into smaller ensembles, such as a string group and a wind ensemble, in order to explore different repertoire.