Activities Programme: Autumn 2, 2024
Wraparound Care
Children grow up too quickly and we want those at Castle Court to have a real childhood. This is why we aim to make life at Castle Court fun and packed full of activity.
Before School
Breakfast Club starts at 7:45am. Children from EYFS (Reception, Badgers and Badger Cubs) are welcome by special arrangement.
The children are given cereal, juice and toast in the dining room where they are supervised by teachers.
At 8:15am the older children are given the responsibility of taking the younger children to their classrooms where they start their school day.
After School: Pre-Prep Children
Some pupils will finish the school day at 3:30 or 3:45 (depending on their year group), but they are welcome to stay until 4:15pm (to coincide with siblings finishing in the older year groups or to catch the school bus home). Between 3:45 and 4:15 the children are cared for in their classrooms and a range of activities are laid on, in rotation over the week. The Pre-Prep team will communicate more detail on this in due course.
Those who are staying beyond 4:15pm have afternoon tea in one of the Pre-Prep classrooms.
Wraparound care is then provided in a warm and nurturing environment by our lovely Pre-Prep team. Think of it as a glorified after school play date! The latest collection time is 5:45pm.
After School: Years 3-8
The school day for children in Years 3 to 8 officially ends at 4:15pm. Children can either go home, or stay for afternoon tea, followed by prep or activities Tea is held in the main dining hall.
Prep begins at 4.45pm each evening and is held in a classroom supervised by a member of the teaching team. Prep ends at 5:45pm.
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Activities Programme: Autumn 2, 2024
Breakfast Club 1&2
Before School
Competitive Swim Training at Canford
Early Morning Tennis
Years 3, 4 and 5
Morning Break
Lunch
Break
Street Dance Years 5&6
Sports Scholarship Preparation
Years 7&8
Senior Choir
Years 5-8
Breakfast Club 1&2
Breakfast Club 1&2
Improvers’ Swim Training at Canford
Early Morning Tennis Years 6, 7 and 8
Junior Choir Years 3&4
Jewellery Making Years 3-6
Strength & Conditioning Years 7&8
Sports Fixtures
Pre-Prep Lunchtime Tennis
Sports Fixtures
Breakfast Club 1&2
Advanced Swim Training at Canford
4:45-5:45
Prep & Hobbies
Years 3-8
Castle Club Years 3-8
Sugar Craft Years 3&4
Mixed Football Years 5-8
Mixed Netball Years 5-8
The Classical Time Machine!
Years 6-8
Senior Drama
Years 7&8
Prep & Hobbies Years 3-8
Design Zone Years 3&4 Golf Years 4-8
Hockey Years 5-8
Photography Club Years 5-8
Code Breakers Years 6-8
Prep & Hobbies Years 3-8
Multi-Sports Years 3&4
Advanced Coding Years 5&6
Art & DT Portfolios Years 7&8
Junior Orchestra Years 3-5 (Invitation Only)
Years 5-8 Running
Breakfast Club 1&2
Early Morning Running
Samba Band
Quest Club Years 3-5
Contemporary Dance Years 7&8
Latin Lunch Year 8 Set 1
Prep & Hobbies Years 3-8
Karate Years 3-6
Cooking Class Years 4&5
Drama Years 5&6
Science Exploration Years 5-7
Sport and Decision-Making Years 5-8
Science Scholarship Group Year 8 (Invitation Only)
Senior Orchestra
Years 6-8 (Invitation Only)
Prep & Hobbies
Years 3-8
Young Artists Club
Years 3&4
Multi-Sports Years 5-8
Learning More…
Prep and Hobbies - every night, 4.45-5.45pm
During this session,pupils can receive individual support in completing their school work and prep, have a space where they can work quietly and independently, or use the time as a chance to gently unwind after a busy day by playing board games, chess, or doing a puzzle.
Sugar Craft - Mondays, Years 3&4
This activity is based around learning how to create fantastic crafts using sugar - so good, you won’t want to eat them! There is a small charge for this activity to cover the cost of ingredients.
Castle Club - Mondays, Years 3-8
Back last half-term by popular demand, Castle Club is our school outdoor adventure club! Learn how to build dens, whittle, light fires and experience general camp craft, all based in our new outdoor classroom and in the school woods. You must wear suitable clothes - waterproofs and wellies are essential! Expect to get wet and muddy!!
Design Zone - Tuesdays, Years 3&4
Run by Mr Phillips, this activity is an introduction to practical design and technology.
The Classical Time Machine! - Mondays, Years 6-8
Are you interested in the Ancient World? Would you enjoy learning more about classical civilisations and ancient languages? Then do come along to Mr Edmond’s Classics Club for those interested in enhancing what we learn in lesson time - be prepared for a rollercoaster ride!
Photography Club - Tuesdays, Years 5-8
This is for pupils who have an interest in photography and would like to learn how to take great photographs. You will need to have access to a DCLR camera (preferably) or a digital camera that uses a Sandisk SC Card, to be handed to the office on Tuesday mornings.
Code Breakers - Tuesdays, Years 6-8
Calling all secret agents! In Code Breaking Club, we’ll be looking at different codes –how to create them and use them to write secret messages and, of course, how to crack them. Puzzles and covert messages galore!
Art and DT Portfolio - Wednesdays, Years
7&8
This is an opportunity for our senior pupils to understand what is involved in the creation of an Art or DT Portfolio. They will learn different techniques and skills and be required to use these in their free time to create a portfolio of work which may go towards an Art Scholarship. As this will be a structured session, pupils will need to adhere to the expectations and be willing to use their time productively.
Cooking Class - Thursdays, Years 4&5
Run by qualified school chefs, this activity is a chance to learn cookery skills through sweet and savoury recipes. There is a charge of £20 to cover the cost of ingredients.
Science
Exploration Club - Thursdays, Years 5-7
A chance to have a go at developing curiosity and interest in science through varied practical activities.
Young Artists Club - Fridays, Years 3&4
Run by Miss Sinclair-Smith, and using many of the activities that are also run by the local Wimborne Otter Gallery, expect to have a go at a range of creative tasks across the term.
