We have a wide variety of clubs and enrichment activities every week at ULMaS.  Clubs are run by students, staff members and/ or visiting coaches.  They take place during every lunchtime and on Friday afternoons (when teaching stops to allow students and staff members to end the week with some relaxing recreation: a crucial part of looking after ourselves and exploring interests beyond maths, science and computing). 

Here are just a few of the clubs and societies currently running:

The Student Cabinet

More than a club, the Student Cabinet is the Student Union/ School Council for ULMaS.  Elected representatives organise fundraising, improve conditions for students and lobby the school's leadership when the students want to see a change in school.

Chess

The ULMaS chess club is a vibrant group who are passionate about strategy, competition, and personal growth.  Whether you're a seasoned player aiming for your next checkmate or a beginner just learning how to castle, the club offers something for everyone. Friendly tournaments, coaching tips courtesy of our co-runner and national master Roger and casual matches create an environment where members can sharpen their skills while making friends who share the same love for the game. And it's not just about chess — it’s about discovering new ways to think critically, plan ahead, and embrace the thrill of a challenge.

But the ULMaS chess club is more than just a club — it’s a social hub where bonds are forged over battles on the board.  Beyond the intellectual stimulation, the club fosters a sense of belonging and camaraderie, providing a space where ULMaS students can connect and grow.

This club is co-run by Jamie Hall (teacher of physics) and Roger Williamson (National master and professional chess coach). 

Women in STEM

Possibly the biggest club in school, Women in STEM is supported by Aurora Gutierrez-Sosa and Maria Bennett

Debating

The Debate Club is led by debating expert, James Thompson and Dave Hemsley.  We use British Parliamentary debate format for this.

Role playing and strategy games

From Warhammer to Catan, games club sometimes takes place over several hours. Led by students and Samuel Canham.

History

Started and run by students, History Club shows that you're allowed to become an expert on anything without needing to study an A-Level in it.

Duke of Edinburgh

Michael Prescott leads our Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award programme which normally has a practice expedition in the Peak District around Easter and a Qualifying Expedition in Snowdonia in early July.

Meditation

Our Wellbeing room is the base for lunchtime meditation, currently on Tuesdays and Thursday lunchtimes.

Sports

Friday afternoons are dedicated to enrichment activities and include a variety of sports at Sport Liverpool

• Indoor football
• Netball
• Badminton
• Volleyball
• Dodgeball

Meanwhile back at school, students or staff often take part in Just Dance or yoga.  We're not big enough to participate in competitive team sports with other colleges but some of our students are involved with sports clubs outside school such as sailing, running or basketball.

Quantum Club

Particles can teleport (kind of). Empty space is never empty. Particles can be in two places at once. Everything is both a wave and a particle at the same time. There is a non-zero probability of you instantaneously appearing on the Moon. 

Can you imagine a world like this? This is our world, all of the previous phenomena have been demonstrated repeatedly (besides your appearance on the Moon). In quantum physics club we not only discuss these strange facts about our world, but mathematically show how they arise. 

Step into the weird and wonderful world of quantum club, a dynamic community for students eager to dive deep into the mathematical backbone of quantum mechanics. Each session unravels fascinating topics like the Schrödinger equation, the cornerstone of quantum theory that describes how quantum states evolve over time. You'll explore the quantum harmonic oscillator, a fundamental system with applications across physics, and delve into the quantum vacuum, the mysterious "empty" space teeming with fluctuating energy fields. With mathematics at the core of every discussion, the club bridges abstract mathematical tools with the mesmerizing world of quantum phenomena.

Due to the nature of the mathematics within this club, we discourage Year 12 students from attending unless they have mastered the following topics in mathematics: trigonometry, calculus, complex numbers, differential equations, A2 level maths and AS level further maths. 

Cryptography Club

Students at cryptography club take part in the National Cipher Challenge in the first term. They learn about classical ciphers such as Vigenere and Hill ciphers, methods of cryptanalysis such as Index of Coincidence and Bigram analysis and how to write code to encrypt and decrypt ciphers.

After the challenge finishes, students learn about modern asymmetric encryption. This requires learning some foundational number theory and group theory. Each year we study one form of cryptography in detail: either RSA or Elliptic Curve Cryptography.

In the final term, students develop a cryptography themed activity either for their peers or to run for other students.