UTC Clubs – The Best Way to Get Involved

We’re happy to continue the Arbor App system allowing our parents/carers to explore and join our clubs and extracurricular activities. This approach makes it easier for students and parents/carers to see what’s on offer and secure a place quickly. Many clubs have limited capacity, so early registration is strongly encouraged. For lunchtime clubs, students can speak directly with the member of staff running the activity to sign up or simply drop in.

Why We’re Using Arbor

Arbor helps us maintain strong safeguarding by ensuring parents/carers always know where their child is. It also supports our admin team with clear registers and allows us to send quick updates if a club is full, cancelled or has important information to share.

Didn’t Get a Space?

If a student isn’t able to join their chosen club this term, there’s no need to worry. Club lists are refreshed at the end of each half term, giving everyone a fair chance to sign up again when the new term begins.

Closed Clubs

Some activities are classed as ‘closed clubs’, meaning they continue with the same group of students from the previous term. These won’t appear on Arbor for sign‑up. Clubs may also be hidden from the app if they’re lunchtime‑only or have already reached maximum capacity, so please check regularly to see what’s available.

There are CCF Contingents in over 400 Secondary and Public Schools within the UK. Each contingent offers students a broad range of challenging, exciting, adventurous and service related activities.

The core aim of the Combined Cadet Force (CCF) is to facilitate the development of personal responsibilities, leadership and self- discipline. Each CCF is an educational partnership with the Ministry of Defence. Most Contingents have Royal Navy / Royal Marines, Army and Royal Air Force Sections. With UTC having such close links with the Royal Navy we have a thriving Royal Navy section.

A life-changing experience. A fun time with friends. An opportunity to discover new interests and talents. A tool to develop essential skills for life and work. A recognised mark of achievement; respected by employers.

The DofE is many things to many people, supporting generations to successfully navigate adult life.

14-24 year-olds can do a DofE programme at one of three progressive levels which, when successfully completed, leads to a Bronze, Silver or Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

There are four sections to complete at Bronze and Silver level and five at Gold. They involve helping the community/environment, becoming fitter, developing new skills, planning, training for and completing an expedition and, for Gold only, working with a team on a residential activity.

Any young person can do their DofE – regardless of ability, gender, background or location. Achieving an Award isn’t a competition or about being first. It’s all about setting personal challenges and pushing personal boundaries.

For more information email: seb.broomfield@utcplymouth.org