The curriculum at Essendene Lodge is enriched by a wealth of creative and sporting activities which take place at break times and after school. Some examples include:
- Sports – netball, tag rugby, football, cricket, badminton and gymnastics
- Arts, creative writing, sewing and needle craft
- Contemporary dance
- Book Club
- Writing Club
- Computer studies
- Choir, music and drama
- Musical theatre
- Exam preparation
- Singing
- Chess
- Football skills
- Board games
- Peripatetic music lessons – piano, guitar, flute
