Clubs: Extra Curricular Activities

A range of additional activities are normally available to children after school, or occasionally before school starts or during the lunch hour, although they vary according to the time of the year and availability of staff. Such "clubs"have included board games, football, netball, dance, tennis, recorder, French, drama and homework.

Monday

From 12.20 p.m. - 1.15 p.m. Mrs. Bayliss runs a Gardening Club for Year 2 children.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Emperors New Clothes - 12.20 p.m. - 1.15 p.m.

ActUp is a group of professionally trained actors that teach acting classes to children from 5 - 16 years old. Children of all ages can benefit enormously from drama clubs and we find that members often see huge improvements in their reading and their confidence levels.

This term each group will be working toward a production of "The Emperors New Clothes". This is a hilarious pantomime which will be performed at the 'Headgate Theatre' in mid/late January.

 

ActUp

ActUp is an acting group that takes place on a Monday lunchtime in Mrs. Khines's room.

I go to ActUp because I enjoy acting. The teacher makes it even more enjoyable becuase she is funny and makes it time well spent.

At ActUp we do some acting from a script as well as some games. You can also see your friends there too!

I think you should go to ActUp because its certainly not a wast of a lunchtime and you also its a good place to see your friends that aren't in your class.

Emilia Gambell
 

 

If your child loves reading books then they can join Mrs. Matthews and Mrs.  Sedgwick between 12.20 p.m. and 1.15 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

Gardening Club with Mrs. Pollit and Mrs. Kukiewicz

3.30 p.m. - 4.30 p.m.

We are extremely grateful to Mrs. Pollit and Mrs. Kukiewicz for giving their spare time to run our Gardening Club.  It is now that time of year when the nights are drawing in and plants and shrubs are in hibernation so Gardening Club will resume in February. 

 

Netball Club with Mrs. Falco and Mrs. Little

Netball takes place on the Netball Court on the top playground.

Netball runs from 3.15 - 4.15 p.m. every Monday after school.

I go because I really enjoy sport and it is a way of keeping fit. I also find it really fun.

I think you should go because it is lots of fun. Everything is very fair. Mrs. Falco tries you in most positions then nex time she will put you where you are best.

First we do a wam up and then we play a variety of games to improve our technicque. For the last 15 - 20 minutes we play a game.

Mrs. Falco and Mrs. Little run the session for Years 4 - 6.

To get involved go and see Mrs. Falco in the School Office and ask if there are any spaces.  If there are you will get a letter.

Ellie Potter - Class 6K

 

Tuesday

Singing Club with Mrs. Ebbans

If your child enjoys singing then they can go along to Mrs. Ebbans classroom between 12.20 p.m. and 1.15 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cooking Club with Mrs. Kolton and Mrs. Dome

Cooking Club runs from 3.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. and is for Year 4 children this term. Children who want to attend this club have been split into 2 groups and will attend as follows:-

Group 1            31st January        7th February         21st February
Group 2            28th February       6th March            13th March
Group 3            20th March           27th March          17th April

Places are limited to 6 children only at a time and selection is made on a strictly "names out of the hat" basis if there is a lot of interest.

There is a charge of £3.00 per session toward ingredients and children will need to bring in a covered container.

 Wednesday

 

Homework Club with Mrs. Harrison

If your child would like a little help with their homework then Mrs. Harrison will be running a Homework Club during lunchtime from 12.20 p.m. - 1.15 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

Football Club with Mr. Ball and Mr. Brownsell

Football Club runs from 3.15 p.m. - 4.15 p.m. and runs every week unless the team are playing in a match.

At Football Club we have loads of fun learning new skills and practising old ones. We are spolit into 3/4 and 5/6 year groups so the newest children aren't playing agains the older children. We play games every two weeks so when the 5/6's play the 3/4's learn skills and vice versa. The 5/6's compete in tournaments and matches against other schools.

Jake Whiteside - Class 6K

  

Thursday

 

Sewing Club with Mrs. Wootton

If your child likes being creative then they can join Mrs. Wootton at 12.40 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

French Club

Bonjour I hope you join French Club.

The first thing you should know is that French Club starts at 12.00 p.m. on a Thursday for KS2 and for KS1 the time is 12.40 p.m. straight after KS2. If you don't already go then you can ask Madame Anderson if you can go for a taster day to see what it is like and if you like it you can tell Madame and she will make a note so you can join French Club.

We sing songs at the start of every French lesson and the Madame holds up some cards and we have to say what they are in French, for example, if Madame Adnerson held up a snail it would be called l'escargot.

If you are happy you would be ça va bien 

If you are really happy you would be ça va très bien

 I hope you come and join us

Jennifer Louise Glancey - Class 6/5M

 

After School Football Club with Coaching in the Community

Coaching in the Community are currently running football sessions at our school for girls and boys until 4.20 p.m. (time will change during summer term to 4.30 p.m. when it's lighter). 

C.I.T.C. offers excellent coaching in a fun, friendly and safe environment, from which each child has the potential to enhance their skills and meet new friends.

 

Tennis Club

If you would like you child learn how to play tennis then Braintree Tennis Club runs from 3.30 p.m. - 4.30 p.m. (during the winter months this club is held in the school hall).

 

 

 

 

Friday

After School Dance Club with Coaching in the Community

Coaching in the Community are currently running Dance sessions at our school for girls and boys until 4.20 p.m. in the school hall. (Times change in winter due to light, summer finish time is 4.30 p.m. 

C.I.T.C. dance workshops are designed to encourage children to express themselves through dance gaining physical flexibility, co-ordination, cardiovascular and general fitness improvement. The sessions are fun and informative and at the end of each block the children will put together a show for any parents that want to watch.

 

Film Club with Mr. Brownsell and Miss Edwards

 

Why to I go to film club?

I go to film club because it is a good time to hang out with my friends, eat popcorn and snacks and watch good films.

What you do at film club?

Film club is for four weeks. Usually, Mr. Brownsell picks a year group, lets them have a go and then once four weeks are up another year group can do it.  As soon as school finishes you go into Miss Piper's class and then once Mr. Brownsell gets there you can pick a film. There are normally 2 or 3 films that you can choose from.

Why should you got to film club?

You go to film club because it is good for all ages. I am Year 6 now and I have been going since Year 3. Also, even if you don't really enjoy the film for one week it doesn't matter because you still have your friends with you. You are allowed to take some snacks and a beanbag.

Where and when?

Film club is on a Friday from straight after school until 5.15 p.m. It is in Miss Piper's classroom.

Katie Lane - Class 6K

Music

In addition to the musical activities undertaken as part of the National Curriculum, we can also arrange for individual private tuition on a range of instruments in association with the County Music Service.