Habs Girls
Junior School Year 1 Lunchtime Co-Curricular Provision Autumn Term 2026
YEAR 1 CO-CURRICULAR PROVISION
Introduction In the Junior School, the cocurricular programme is designed to offer pupils the opportunity to experience a wide range of activities that complement the curriculum and encompass our values.
Each girl will have a unique experience and, over the course of a year, is encouraged to develop and pursue existing skills and interests alongside trying new activities. Everyone will engage with the lunchtime programme and is also invited to select activities from the wraparound provision. Sessions are led by members of our teaching community as well as specialist coaches and external providers. Selected activities are run in collaboration with Haberdashers’ Boys’ School.
Co-Curricular activities fall into four categories and over the course of any academic year, students should aim to take part in at least one activity from each: CREATE AND CONSTRUCT
MUSI C AND PERFO RMANCE
SPORT
THINK AND SPEAK
YEAR 1 CO-CURRICULAR PROVISION
Lunchtime co-curricular key information
Register of interest
Attendance
Pupils will register interest in lunchtime activities at school between Thursday 10 September and Friday 11 September . Please take time to review the activities on offer with your daughter before this date.
All students are expected to attend their allocated activities for the duration of the term. If there is a known reason why they cannot attend, they must endeavour to let the teacher running the session know. Where possible, if the teacher is unable to attend their activity, it will be run by another member of staff.
Allocation of lunchtime activities
Unless an activity is indicated to be invite only, places will be allocated randomly. Whilst every effort is made to allocate students their preferred activities, there may be instances where an activity is oversubscribed. When this occurs, selection for the activity will be at random and every effort will be made to offer a similar activity the following term, where those who missed out will be prioritised during the allocation process. Once selected, pupils can view their lunchtime co-curricular choices using SOCS.
YEAR 1 CO-CURRICULAR PROVISION
Year 1 Overview
For Autumn Term 2026, the following activities are on offer for Year 1: LUNCHTIME CO-CURRICULAR – YEAR 1 MO NDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Y1 AND Y2 TELL ME A STORY
Y1 – Y6 BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE
Y1 AND Y2 HAMA BEADS
Y1 & Y2 DRAWING
Y1 AND Y2 JUNK MODELLING
Y1 AND Y2 DANCE (PAID)
Y1 & Y2 PUZZLES AND GAMES
Y1 & Y2 INVASION GAMES
Y1 AND Y2 LEGO
Key ** indicates that an activity is invite only (following trials/auditions) * indicates that an activity is joint with Habs Boys Key information and specific activity details are contained within this booklet. C RE AT E A N D CO N ST RU C T
MU S I C A N D P ER F OR MA NC E
All Year 1 students will take part in one or two lunchtime co-curricular activities. Student Voice meetings will be held on a Tuesday and Eco Council meetings will be held on a Wednesday. SPORT
T H I N K A ND S P E A K
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Lunchtime Co-curricular Monday Y1 AND Y2 LEGO Venue: 4MC
Led by: Mrs Pick
Max cap: 22
Time: 12:40 – 13:10
Cost: n/a
Packed Lunch: n/a
Day: Monday
Clothing/special equipment: None Description: In LEGO Club, pupils will take on a variety of fun and creative building challenges, using their imaginations to design, construct and problem-solve. Through individual and team challenges, children will develop important skills including creativity, communication, teamwork, resilience and fine motor skills. They will learn to plan their ideas, adapt when things do not quite work and celebrate their creations with others. Most importantly, there will be plenty of opportunities to build, explore and have fun with LEGO! Y1 AND Y2 TELL ME A STORY Venue: 3RS
Led by: Miss Sultana
Max cap: 22
Time: 12:40 – 13:10
Cost: n/a
Packed Lunch: n/a
Day: Tuesday
Clothing/special equipment: None Description: Step into a world of stories, characters and imagination! In Tell Me a Story, pupils will explore storytelling in lots of exciting ways, from acting out favourite tales and creating comic books to retelling familiar stories and inventing adventures of their own. Through drama, drawing, speaking and creative play, children will develop their confidence, communication, creativity, sequencing and teamwork skills. A fun and imaginative club for children who love bringing stories to life!
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Lunchtime Co-curricular Tuesday Y1 AND Y2 DANCE (PAID) Venue: Dance Studio
Led by: Miss Lydia
Max cap: 18
Time: 12:30 – 13:15
Cost: £96/term
Packed Lunch: n/a
Day: Tuesday
Clothing/special equipment: trainers Description: Dance club with Miss Lydia is a fantastic opportunity to learn many different styles of dance including musical theatre, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, lyrical, Latin and tap! Miss Lydia is a professional dancer and performer and she will be teaching choreography from each and every style which will give the girls a wonderful depth of different dance experience. At the end of each term, parents are invited to attend a performance where the girls showcase the skills and pieces they have been working on. Y1 – Y6 BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE Venue: 2 Bobbins
Led by: Mrs Cotsen
Max cap: 22
Time: 12:40 – 13:10
Cost: n/a
Packed Lunch: n/a
Day: Tuesday
Clothing/special equipment: None Description: Step into the world of British Sign Language in BSL Club! Each week we’ll learn signs, practice conversations and explore how to communicate in a whole new way. From fingerspelling your name to sharing everyday phrases, you’ll discover the power of expressing yourself without words. Whether you’re curious to try something different, eager to connect with others or just love learning new skills, BSL Club is a fantastic journey into language and communication. Y1 AND Y2 INVASION GAMES Venue: Junior Gym
Led by: Miss McFadzean
Max cap: 20
Time: 12:40 – 13:10
Cost: n/a
Packed Lunch: n/a
Day: Tuesday
Clothing/special equipment: trainers Description: A lively, action-packed club exploring a variety of invasion games through fun drills, challenges and matches. Children will practise passing, attacking, defending, moving into space and working together, while building their coordination, agility and game awareness. Sessions will encourage quick thinking, good sportsmanship and teamwork, with plenty of opportunities to put new skills into practice.
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Lunchtime Co-curricular (continued) Wednesday Y1 AND Y2 PUZZLES AND GAMES Day: Wednesday
Venue: 3RS
Led by: Mrs Greenwold
Max cap: 22
Time: 12:40 – 13:10
Cost: n/a
Packed Lunch: n/a
Clothing/special equipment: None Description: Love a challenge? Come along and put your brain to the test! From board games and logic puzzles to riddles, strategy games and team challenges, each week will bring something different to solve, play or master. A great chance to sharpen problem-solving, reasoning and strategic thinking, discover new games and enjoy some friendly competition along the way.
Y1 AND Y2 HAMA BEAD Day: Wednesday
Venue: 1 Buttons
Led by: Mrs Buckley
Max cap: 12
Time: 12:40 – 13:10
Cost: n/a
Packed Lunch: n/a
Clothing/special equipment: None Description: A chance to slow down, get creative and make something brilliant! Choose a favourite character, animal or pattern to recreate, or start from scratch with an idea of your own. Hama beads are also fantastic for building focus, patience and fine motor control. Best of all, you’ll have your own colourful creation to take home!
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Lunchtime Co-curricular (continued) Thursday Y1 – Y3 MINDFULNESS Venue: 2 Buttons
Led by: Mrs Kennedy
Max cap: 22
Time: 12:40 – 13:10
Cost: n/a
Packed Lunch: n/a
Day: Thursday
Clothing/special equipment: None Description: A calm and cosy space in the middle of a busy school day. Through breathing exercises, gentle movement, mindful colouring, stories and simple relaxation activities, children will learn ways to pause, focus and reset. Sessions will encourage children to notice the world around them, recognise their feelings and discover simple strategies they can use whenever they need a moment of calm.
Y1 AND Y2 DRAWING Venue: 2 Bobbins
Led by: Miss Cachra
Max cap: 22
Time: 12:40 – 13:10
Cost: n/a
Packed Lunch: n/a
Day: Thursday
Clothing/special equipment: None Description: Grab a pencil and see where your imagination takes you! Each session will explore something new, from cartoon characters and animals to patterns, places and imaginary worlds. There’s no need to be an expert artist. Drawing Club is all about experimenting, noticing details, trying new techniques and growing in confidence with every picture.
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Lunchtime Co-curricular (continued) Friday Y1 AND Y2 JUNK MODELLING Venue: 1 Buttons
Led by: Mrs Collins
Max cap: 22
Time: 12:40 – 13:10
Cost: n/a
Packed Lunch: n/a
Day: Friday
Clothing/special equipment: None Description: Boxes, tubes, cartons, lids... what could they become? A rocket? A robot? A dream house? Maybe something nobody has ever thought of before! Junk Modelling is all about turning everyday recyclable materials into extraordinary creations. Cut it, join it, build it, decorate it and make it your own. A wonderfully messy way to invent, experiment and bring big ideas to life.