Art

Dive into the world of art and explore your creativity. Try out different techniques and learn from our experienced art teacher.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

There will be opportunities to train AI, giving you hands-on experience of how AI works - you’ll then test what you create to see how well it has learnt.

Chess

Join the MVA Chess Group, sharpen your strategic skills, engage in exciting matches, and explore the depths of this classic game of skill and tactics.

Cooking & Baking

Each week, we will focus on a culture represented by a member of the club, learning new flavours and techniques and putting them into practice. We will share recipes and ideas, cook and bake together, all in a friendly and supportive environment!

Corefit

You can expect to be introduced to some fun core and proprioception mini circuits and challenges - all scalable so you can join in whether you’re already a committed athlete, or taking the first steps on your fitness journey!

Creative Writing

The Creative Writing club will engage you in 45-minute workshops where we have fun with different creative writing exercises.

Debating

Sharpen your critical thinking and public speaking skills. Debate on current issues and learn to express your ideas with confidence.

Film Makers

Are you a budding script-writer, actor, director or scene designer? This club offers you the opportunity to bring your creative visions to life using cutting-edge technology including the Unreal Engine, CGI, animation, and 3D modeling to tell stories that matter to you.

Fitness & Exercise

The key element to fitness club is setting fun, challenging but achievable goals that can work in harmony with your timetable.

High Performance Club

Designed specifically for MVA's elite athletes, the High Performance Club brings our sporting community together, offering advice from regular guest speakers as our athletes prepare for a successful future in their sport.

Inspire

The key element to fitness club is setting fun, challenging but achievable goals that can work in harmony with your timetable. The fitness and exercise club will motivate and inspire you to take on a fitness challenge that you will feel proud of!

LGBTQ+

Our mission is to create a safe and welcoming environment where students can express themselves freely, tackle difficult issues and celebrate role models without fear of judgement or discrimination.

Neurodiversity Group

Explore and celebrate diversity of thought in our Neurodiversity Club, embracing the strengths and uniqueness of every mind.

Peter Jones Foundation Home Academy

You’ll have the opportunity to take on the challenge of preparing for and entering the PJF national Tycoon competition in the summer term - preparing a detailed business plan, accessing start-up funds and trading, then evaluating and reflecting on the experience and submitting all the information to the PJF.

Photography

Capture the world through the lens and tell your story. Learn techniques from professionals and showcase your creativity.

Reading

Reading isn’t just a pastime—it’s a doorway to new worlds, fresh perspectives, and endless possibilities. Whether it’s the thrill of a mystery, the escape into fantasy, or the beauty of a well-written line, books have the power to transport, teach, and inspire.

World Changers

MVA’s World Changers programme is a unique, co-curricular learning experience that challenges you to come up with innovative solutions to some of the world’s most pressing problems. You’ll investigate issues critically, hone your creative problem-solving skills and have the opportunity to work both collaboratively with other students and on your own.

Yoga

Experience relaxation and mindfulness in our Yoga Group. Join us to learn yoga poses, breathing techniques, and embrace a journey towards physical and mental well-being.

Young Entrepreneurs

Becoming a future business leader starts now. Learn from successful entrepreneurs and turn your big ideas into reality.

For the 2023/4 Academic Year, the YEC was run by MVA Founder Hugh Viney. Students impressed the serial education-entrepreneur by working together to launch MVA's first Merch store! https://store.minervavirtual.com/