Student Societies at Gordon’s School offer a wide range of opportunities, from academic and cultural groups to creative, political and interest‑based. They allow students to explore their interests, develop new skills and work with others who share their ideas.

Unlike staff-led clubs, societies are usually led by Sixth Form students. We actively encourage students to propose and launch new societies as part of our “Can I?” culture. Creating and running a society helps students build leadership, organisation, communication and teamwork skills, while taking real responsibility for a project they care about.

Societies depend on student enthusiasm, so some may change or naturally come to an end over time. This is part of the learning process, and students are encouraged to commit fully and take ownership of their societies.

The Society system is overseen by the President of Societies (in 2026, S Godhawale), who supports student leaders, oversees society activity, and reports each term to the Student Governing Body, while also promoting the creation of new societies.

Active Societies in 2026: Law, Politics, Culture, Engineering; Med/Vet and Robotics.

If you would like to propose a new Society please email the President of Societies (20GodhS@gordons.school).

For general information please email James Butler (jbutler@gordons.school)

Introducing the President of Societies – S Godhawale

The Societies are run by President S Godhawale, who joined the school this year for Sixth Form and, also manages the Law Society. An aspiring lawyer, she sees great value in attending societies that are aligned to future careers. “Before I came to Gordon’s I had no idea about law.  I wanted to get exposure as to what a career would look like and studying it at uni and your options afterwards.”

As well as hoping to attract younger years to societies, she says: “My goal is to have societies that actually have impact. Not many schools offer societies and the fact that we have it means we have an avenue and we need to utilise it.”

“My overall goal is to make sure the societies mean something and play a greater role or springboard into a career as well as opening minds.”