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    Extra-Curricular - Autumn 2023

     

    View Senior School extra-curricular activities for the Autumn term 2023.
     

    Lower Prep (Reception, Year 1 and Year 2) Extra-Curricular Activities List

    Day

    Activity/Club

    Staff

    Timings

    MONDAY

    Monday lunchtime

    Year 1&2 Choir                        
    Come and enjoy singing some fun songs. Everyone welcome!
    **There is no need to sign up via the Engage Booking System for this activity – you will not find this club listed within your parent portal**

    Miss de Friend and Mrs Hanania

    Lunchtime

    Monday After School

    Stay and Play - Reception
    Please join us for a ‘Stay and Play’ after school club where you can have fun with your friends, choosing some of your favourite resources – maybe construction, drawing, iPads, Play Dough – or something else!

    Mrs Barnes & Mrs Wright

    3.30-4.05

     

    Coding Club – Years 1&2
    Come to Coding Club and learn the basics of computer programming - both on iPads to design short animations and using floor robots to input commands.

    Miss Fussell & Mrs Edwards 3.30-4.05

     

    Film Club
    This club does not need to be booked via Engage

    Lower Prep staff

    3.30-4.05

    TUESDAY

    Tuesday After School

    Stay and Play: Reception
    Please join us for a ‘Stay and Play’ after school club where you can have fun with your friends, choosing some of your favourite resources – maybe construction, drawing, iPads, Play Dough – or something else!

    Mrs Wright & Mrs Johnson

    3.30-4.05

     
    Detective Club: Year 2
    Come and learn what a detective is and what they do! We will be trying out some techniques that they use, and we will be looking for clues too!
     
    Mrs Lenton 3.30-4.05
     

    Ball Skills: Year 1
    In Ball Skills Club we will enjoy lots of different ball sports and different ways to pass the ball. This club will help to develop children’s spatial awareness and teamwork skills. Come and join us for lots of fun!

    Mrs Barnes & Mrs Hannington

    3.30-4.05

     

    Stringlets: Year 1
    An opportunity for pupils in Year 1 to start learning the violin. There is a bespoke syllabus including tailored music and video examples so that parents can help with practice at home.
    Please note that this activity incurs an additional, termly charge of £125 which will be added to your end of term account.

    Mr Groom & Visiting Music Staff

    3.30-4.15

      Film Club
    This club does not need to be booked via Engage
    Lower Prep Staff 3.30-4.05

     

                     WEDNESDAY

     

     

    Wednesday After School

    Stay and Play: Reception
    Please join us for a ‘Stay and Play’ after school club where you can have fun with your friends, choosing some of your favourite resources – maybe construction, drawing, iPads, Play Dough – or something else!

    Mrs Wright & Mrs Edwards

    3.30-4.05

     

    Football Club: Year 2
    Come to football club to learn basic football skills through fun games and drills. We will work to develop confidence with dribbling and passing. Football Club will support children to work as a team – and be lots of fun!

    Mrs Barnes & Mrs Hannington

    3.30-4.05

     

    Music, Movement and Mindfulness: Year 1
    Come and have fun at our busy, active club. We will listen to lots of different types of music, play games as well as taking time to find a moment of calmness too.

    Miss de Friend & Miss Phillips

    3.30-4.05
     

    Film Club
    This club does not need to be booked via Engage.

    Lower Prep staff 3.30-4.05

    THURSDAY

    Thursday After School

    Lego and Construction: Year 1
    Have fun creating and building. We will use Lego and various other resources to have fun making things.

    Miss Fussell & Miss Phillips

    3.30-4.05
     

    Science Club: Year 2
    Come and learn about different areas of the wonderful world of science! Explore, investigate and take part in some exciting experiments!

    Mrs Collins & Mrs Hannington

    3.30-4.05
     

    Mini-Strings: Year 2
    An opportunity for pupils in Year 2 to learn a string instrument – there is a choice between violin or cello (first choice not guaranteed). Those who did ‘Stringlets’ in Year 1 are encouraged to continue in Mini-Strings but the sessions are also accessible for beginners in Year 2. There is a bespoke syllabus including tailored music and video examples so that parents can help with practice at home.
    Please note that this activity incurs an additional, termly charge of £125 which will be added to your end of term account.

    Music staff 3.30-4.20
      Film Club
    This club does not need to be booked via Engage.
    Lower Prep Staff 3.30-4.05

    FRIDAY

    Friday Lunchtime

    Recorders – Year 2
    Come and have fun learning to play the recorder!

    Music Staff Lunchtime

    Friday After School

    Stay and Play: Years 1&2
    Please join us for a ‘Stay and Play’ after school club where you can have fun with your friends, choosing some of your favourite resources – maybe construction, drawing, iPads, Play Dough – or something else!

    Mrs Knell & Mrs Wilde

    3.30-4.05

      Xylophone Club: Years 1&2
    Come and have a great time learning to play the xylophone!
    Music Staff 3.30-4.05
      Film Club
    This club does not need to be booked via Engage.
    Lower Prep Staff 3.30-4.05

     

    Upper Prep (Years 3-6) Extra-Curricular Activities List 

    Day

    Activity/Club

    Staff

    Timings

    MONDAY

    Monday lunchtime

    Junior Choir – Years 3&4
    Open to anyone in Years 3&4 who loves to sing!

    Music Staff

    1.00-1.30

     

    Postcards of Kindness – Years 5&6
    Come and spend a relaxing half hour writing a postcard which will be sent to the resident of a care home to brighten their day.

    Mrs Sheffield 1.30-2.00

    Monday After School

    LAMDA Speech and Drama Classes – Years 3-6
    Develop skills of drama and speaking, under the tuition of our specialist drama teacher, Miss Roberts. Work towards an exam at the end of term to recognise and reward your hard work.
    Please note that this activity incurs an additional, termly charge which will be added to your end of term account.

    Miss Beau Roberts

    3.40-4.10
    Collection from Main Entrance

     

    Senior Choir – Years 5&6
    Open to anyone in Years 5&6 who loves singing!

    Music Staff

    4.00-5.00
    Collection from Main Entrance

    TUESDAY

    Tuesday Before School

    Running Club – Years 4-6
    Get your day off to the very best start – running in our beautiful Prep grounds. Open to runners of all abilities from Years 4, 5 and 6.

    Mr Richardson

    8.00-8.30 (Archway Entrance -  doors open 7.55-8.05)

     

    Saxophone Ensemble – Years 3-6
    Open to all saxophonists.

     

    Mr Caldecote

    8.30-8.55

    Tuesday Lunchtime

    Talkabout Club – Years 3&4
    An opportunity to be involved in discussion and debate around current events that are going on in our world. We will also learn more about the media and how to become an informed consumer of news and current affairs. There will be opportunities to present current news topics and for children to research and become informed about local, national and international news stories. 

    Mr Foley

    1.00-1.30

     

    String Ensemble – Years 3-6
    Open to players of all orchestral stringed instruments (not guitar).

    Mr Thompson 1.00-1.30
     

    Badminton Club – Years 5&6
    Come and learn how to play badminton!

    Mr Richardson 1.30-1.55

    Tuesday After School

    Games Club – Years 3&4
    Options this term will include hockey, football and netball, for both boys and girls.
    There is no need to specify the sport on the booking form.

    Mr Richardson, Mrs Prew, Miss Bell, Ms Youngs

    4.00-5.00
    Collection from Archway Courtyard

     

    Swim Team Training - Years 4, 5, 6 – by invitation only
    This is a training session for the school swimming squad. Children in Years 3, 4 & 5 who have participated in previous terms are automatically invited to re-join. Any other children who have been identified by the Swimming Coaches as having reached the required standard will have received an invitation via ClarionCall.

    Swimming coaches

    4.00-5.15
    Collection from school pool

     

    Art/DT Club – Years 5&6
    Work on fabulous art projects and learn new techniques and skills.

    Miss Prebble

    4.00-5.00
    Collection from Archway Entrance

     

    Chess – Years 3-6
    Whether you are a beginner or would-be ‘Grand Master’, come and challenge your friends to an after-school game of chess.

    Mrs Butler

    4.00-5.00
    Collection from Archway Entrance

     

    Chamber Choir Years 5&6– by invitation only
    Open to singers who have reached the required vocal standard and who are also members of Senior Choir.
    All those in Years 4&5 who participated during the Summer Term are automatically invited to re-join.

    Miss Wilson

    4.00-5.00
    Collection from Main Entrance

    WEDNESDAY

    Wednesday Before School

    Clarinet Ensemble – Years 3-6
    Open to all clarinet players.

    Music Staff

    8.30-8.55

    Wednesday Lunchtime

    Talkabout Club – Years 5&6
    An opportunity to be involved in discussion and debate around current events that are going on in our world. We will also learn more about the media and how to become an informed consumer of news and current affairs. There will be opportunities to present current news topics and for children to research and become informed about local, national and international news stories. 

    Mr Foley

    1.00-1.30

      Guitar Group – Years 3-6
    Open to all guitar players
    Mr Hickman 1.00-1.30

     

    Ukulele Group – Years 3-6
    Open to anyone who has been – or would like to begin – learning this fun instrument.
    You will need to provide your own instrument.

    Mr Hickman

    1.30-1.55

    Wednesday After School

    Film/Animation Club - Y3&4
    Enjoy working on projects linked to films and animation.

    MrsNeal

    4.00-5.00
    Collection from Archway Entrance

     

    Puzzle Club – Years 3-6
    Come and enjoy solving a wide variety of puzzles - from jigsaws to Sudoku!

    Mrs Roper

    4.00-5.00
    Collection from Archway Entrance

     

    Canvas Club – Years 5&6
    Study the work of famous artists and create your own masterpieces!

    Mrs Lambert 4.00-5.00
    Collection from Archway Entrance

     

    Wildlife Explorers – Years 3-6
    Come and find out fascinating and fabulous facts about creatures from all over the world.

    Miss Brookes

    4.00-5.00
    Collection from Archway Entrance

    THURSDAY

    Thursday Before School

    Rock Band Years 5&6 - by invitation only
    Open to musicians who have reached the required playing standard. 
    All participants from this academic year are automatically invited to re-join.

    Mr Groom

    8.00-8.30

     

    Brass Group – Years 3-6
    Open to all players of brass instruments

    Mr Hutchings

    8.30-8.55

    Thursday lunchtime

    Christian Union Years 3-6
    A chance to explore the big questions of life and see what we can discover from Christian texts and teachings in this interesting and thought-provoking club.

    Miss Bell

    1.00-1.30

      Senior Orchestra – Years 5&6
    Open to all players of orchestral instruments. Please note that the saxophone is not classed as an orchestral instrument. 
    This activity will run during the first half term only.
    Music Staff v

    Thursday After School

    Games Club – Years 5&6
    Options this term will include hockey, football and netball, for both boys and girls.
    There is no need to specify the sport on the booking form.
    **Please note that some activities may need to be limited or curtailed depending on games fixtures**

    Mr Richardson, Miss Bell & sports coaches

    4.00-5.00
    Collection from Archway Courtyard

     

    Comic Strip Club - Y3-6
    Come and enjoy creating fabulous comic strips!

    Mrs Nazareth

    4.00-5.00
    Collection from Archway Entrance

     

    Lego Club – Years 3-6
    Use our fantastic store of Lego to create amazing models and structures with a new theme every few weeks.

    Mrs Bridgeford

    4.00-5.00
    Collection from Archway Entrance

     

    Gardening Club - Y3-6
    How green are your fingers?! Come and learn gardening skills and see what you can grow!

    Mr Treble

    4.00-5.00
    Collection from Archway Entrance

    FRIDAY

    Friday Before School

    Flute Ensemble – Years 3-6
    Open to all flautists

    Music Staff

    8.30-8.55

    Friday Lunchtime

    Cobweb Club – Years 3-6
    Come and ‘blow the cobwebs away’ with a lovely stroll around our beautiful grounds. A chance to chat and enjoy the sounds and sights around us.

    Mr Foley 1.00-1.30

     

    Recorder – Year 3
    Open to anyone in Year 3 who would like to learn – or continue learning the recorder.

    Music Staff

    1.00-1.30

     

    Junior Orchestra – Years 3&4
    Open to all players of orchestral instruments. 
    Please note that the saxophone is not classed as an orchestral instrument.

    Music Staff

    1.00-1.30

    Friday After School

    MFL Film Club – Years 3-6
    Enjoy watching films in different languages and amaze yourself with how much you can understand!

    Mrs Bonnaud

    4.00-5.00
    Collection from Main Entrance

     

    Cookery - Year 5
    Create an array of mouth-watering recipes!
    Children will need to provide their own ingredients (and possibly utensils/containers).
    Please ensure that all allergy information is up to date.

    Mrs Bettison

    4.00-5.00
    Collection from Main Entrance

     

    Board Games – Years 3-6
    End your week playing games old and new with your friends!

    Mrs Foley

    4.00-5.00
    Collection from Archway Entrance

     

    KNEX Club – Years 3-6
    Use our fantastic stock of KNEX construction equipment to create amazing models and structures.

    Mr Stokes 4.00-5.00
    Collection from Archway Entrance