Clubs & Activities
Welcome
We are delighted to present our updated and refreshed clubs and activities list that highlight the breadth of extra curricular activities that will take place throughout the school next term. We will be offering a wealth of new and exciting clubs alongside some of the long established and ever popular clubs, squads and ensembles that we currently offer. These activities are run before, during and after school providing every pupil with ample opportunities to have fun, excel and thrive beyond the classroom.
We strongly encourage all pupils to take part in our programme of clubs and activities to develop a breadth of skills outside of the classroom and discover new interests. From next term, clubs and activities have been divided into four categories: sports, creative and performing arts, enrichment and community. Whilst perusing this booklet, we would encourage parents to select a variety of clubs and activities from the different categories in order for their child to broaden their opportunities and become rounded individuals. Every child from Form 1 and upwards is encouraged to engage in these clubs in order to make the very most of the opportunities available to learn outside of the classroom.
On the next page, there are key details on how to navigate this booklet, alongside key dates and details on how to sign pupils up to clubs. Places in the majority of after school clubs are limited and will be allocated on a strictly first come, first served basis in order of response to the clarion form. If you have any questions or queries then please do not hesitate to contact the school office.
Michael Searle Head of Co-Curricular and Enrichment2
Clubs and activities for the spring term published
Clarion response form sent at 2pm to sign up for clubs
Confirmed places and waiting lists published
Day of the week that the club or activity runs
Form group(s) that the club is open to
This club is invitation only. Please contact the relevant teacher, via the school office, should you need further information.
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Club information
Before school activities timetable
After school clubs timetable
Key Information
Registering Interest
Places in the majority of after school clubs are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis in order of response to the clarion form which will be sent on Wednesday 23rd November at 2pm.
Children wishing to take part in a before school music ensemble or squad do not need to sign up on the clarion form as places are not limited. Regular attendance is expected, however. Children are welcome to alternate weekly between squads and ensembles if they occur on the same morning.
Pre-school Squads Information
Squads will take place at Rocks Lane, where the children have their games lessons. Squads will start at 7.30am and children will be walked back to school for lessons. Parents should drop children at the entrance to the Rocks Lane facility and should wait with their child until a member of staff arrives.
Children should wear PE kit, and it is imperative that all children have a rain coat with them. There will be a no coat-no squad policy. All items of uniform must be clearly named.
In the case of bad weather, parents will be sent a clarion message by 6.30am on the morning of the squad to advise that the squad is cancelled. If it starts to rain during the squad, children will be brought back to school early.
Swimming Squads
Further information about swimming squads will be sent to the parents of those children invited to join the squad.
Choirs and Orchestra Information
Choirs and orchestra will start at 8.00am and rehearsals will take place at St Michael and All Angels church hall. Parents will need to drop children off promptly at 8.00am and children will be walked back to school in time for their first lesson of the day. Children should be dropped at the church and parents should wait with their child until a member of staff collects them.
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Sport
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Hockey Squad
Mr Dipple
Rocks Lane
A before school hockey squad to develop hockey skills, improve fitness, teamwork and develop strategic game play for fixtures throughout the year. Please see key information on page 4 regarding dress code and wet weather policy.
Netball Squad
Miss Furneaux, Mrs Glynn, Mr Collins
Rocks Lane
A before school netball squad to develop netball skills, improve fitness, teamwork and develop strategic game play for fixtures throughout the year alongside pupils from CBPPS. Please see key information on page 4 regarding dress code and wet weather policy.
Football Squad
Mr Dipple (5-6), Mr Hemmings (3-4)
Rocks Lane
A before school football squad to develop netball skills, improve fitness, teamwork and develop strategic game play for fixtures throughout the year. Please see key information on page 4 regarding dress code and wet weather policy.
Advanced Football Squad
Mr Hemmings
Rocks Lane
A before school football squad to develop football skills, improve fitness, teamwork and develop strategic game play for fixtures throughout the year. Please see key information on page 4 regarding dress code and wet weather policy.
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BEFORE SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Rugby Squad
Mr Head
Rocks Lane
A before school rugby squad to develop rugby skills, improve fitness, teamwork and develop strategic game play for fixtures throughout the year. Please see key information on page 4 regarding dress code and wet weather policy.
Running Club
Mr Collins (CBPPS)
Chiswick Back Common
A before school running squad to develop running skills and improve fitness with CBPPS's Head of Sport, Mr Collins. Please see key information on page 4 regarding dress code and wet weather policy.
Swim Squad
Mr Dipple (3-4), Miss Furneaux (5-6)
Janet Adegoke Swimming Pool
A before school swim squad to develop swimming skills, improve fitness and prepare for galas throughout the year. Children invited to swim squad will receive further information directly from the PE department.
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS
Advanced Netball Club
Miss Furneaux & Mrs Glynn
Rocks Lane
This netball club will focus on developing more advanced skills including refining skills and tactical team principles.
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Multi-Sports Club
Mr Hemmings & Mr Dipple
Rocks Lane
This is a fun club where children will play a variety of different sports each week designed to improve fitness and develop skills in these sports. Sports will include: football, tag-rugby, cricket, rounders, dodgeball, handball and gaelic football.
Judo Club
Mr Jones
Raphael & Gabriel Room
The judo club will again be run by our current teacher, Mr Paul Jones, who is a former Great Britain representative and Grade 2 master. He is very experienced and teaches in many independent schools.
Multi-Sports Club
Mr Hemmings & Mr Dipple
Rocks Lane
This is a fun club where children will play a variety of different sports each week designed to improve fitness and develop skills in these sports. Sports will include: football, tag-rugby, cricket, rounders, dodgeball, handball and gaelic football.
Gymnastics Club
Miss Furneaux & Mrs Glynn
St Alban’s Church (pick up at 16NG)
A wonderful opportunity for children to learn and develop their gymnastics skills alongside the lessons they will be having in the spring term. Skills developed will include: rolls, vaults, handstands, cartwheels, amongst many others.
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The Arts
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Woodwind Ensemble
Newton Grove Miss Frankland
Children who play woodwind instruments are invited to this woodwind ensemble with bespoke repertoire designed to engage children in ensemble playing. Children will have the opportunity to perform in concerts throughout the year.
Pippin Choir
Mrs O’Connor
Raphael Room
This Form 1 choir will introduce children to singing in a choir and develop skills in singing and perfomance. Children will prepare for a performance in our Spring Concert.
Chamber Choir
Mr Searle
Michael Room
Our auditioned chamber choir will continue to look at more challenging and complex repertoire in two part harmony with a focus on more traditional and classical pieces. If your child does not currently have a place in the choir but would like to audition, please contact Mr Searle via the school office.
Senior Choir
Mr Searle
Michael Room
Our senior choir is open to all children in Forms 4 - 6 who love singing. Our senior choir rehearse exciting contemporary repertoire in two part harmony and will be preparing for their next performance in the Spring Concert.
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BEFORE SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Guitar Ensemble
Mr Maxted
Newton Grove
An ensemble for advanced guitar players working on a variety of guitar repertorie for performance. This small group allows children to develop ensemble performance skills and children will be performing two pieces in our Spring Concert.
Junior Choir
Mrs O’Connor
Raphael Room
Our junior choir is open to all children in Forms 2 and 3 to develop their singing skills. The choir will work on engaging repertoire that develops pitch, rhythm and diction alongside preparing to perform at the Spring Concert.
Orchestra
Mr Searle
Raphael Room
Our school orchestra is a wonderful celebration of our orchestral instrumentalists. All children who are working at grade 1 standard and above on any orchestral instrument are welcome to attend. Orchestra focus on famous orchestral pieces and will be preparing to perform in our Spring Concert.
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS
Art (Comic Book Making) Club
Mr Alcaraz Gomez
Newton Grove
Develop art skills through this club by making your own comic book! Mr Alcaraz Gomez will offer helpful advice and tips where children will develop their own characters and story through the creation of a comic book using pencils, coloured pencils, markers and sharpies!
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Little Voices LAMDA Club
Newton Grove Little Voices
This club aims to help children to gain confidence and boost their communication skills at the same time introducing them to the power of public speaking. For those who are keen, there is the option to take LAMDA exams in the future.
Cross Stitch & Embroidery Club
Newton Grove Mrs Anderson
Emroidery is the art of stitching materials of many different colours to create beautiful designs. This will be a mindful, relaxing club to develop creativity and learn new skills with different levels of cross stitch and embroidery available throughout sessions.
Drama Club (LAMDA)
Mance Productions
Newton Grove
This club is run by teachers from Mance Productions who have run our LAMDA club in previous years. They will lead pupils in a variety of techniques which will help them to develop attributes such as self-confidence and the ability to communicate clearly and present ideas. There may be the option to take LAMDA exams if circumstances allow.
Dance Club
Vihara MV Academy
Our brand new dance club will be run by the highly reputable MV Academy of Performing Arts based in Richmond. Founded by the former Head of Dance at Ibstock Place School, theses dance sessions will teach dance fundamentals in a variety of styles including: jazz, hip hop, street and contemporary.
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Pottery Club
Kite Studios
Gabriel Room
Run by Kite Studios, these pottery sessions will encapsulate creativity and confidence through all things clay. Learning about design, colour and form, children will develop skills on both the potter's wheel and through pinch pottery and will have the opportunity to fire one piece of work to take home at the end of the term.
M:Tech Creative Composition Club
M:Tech
Newton Grove
M:Tech is a creative composition and music technology club in which children create exciting music using the latest music technologies. It is open to children who already play an instrument as well as those discovering music for the first time. During the club, children will be working on Project SPACE. They will explore rocket boosted beats, cosmic chords and galactic sound effects as they create music inspired by space.
Creative Acts Drama Club
Creative Acts
Newton Grove
This club is taken by professional actors and sees the children look at a variety of techniques to dramatically express themselves. They will work together to put on a short performance at the end of the term.
Arts & Crafts Club
Mrs Remunian
Rupert Road
This arts and crafts club will focus on exploring different artists, their background and studying some famous paintings. Children will recreate some of these pieces studied in the own unique way.
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Enrichment
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French for Native Speakers
Madame Rivas
Newton Grove
This conversation group for native French speakers will involve small projects that develop vocabulary, spelling and reading comprehensions. Children will also discuss cultural topics and look at recipes, poems and comic books in French.
Lunchtime French Speaking
Madame Rivas
Newton Grove
This conversation group for native French speakers will involve small projects that develop vocabulary, spelling and reading comprehensions. Children will also discuss cultural topics and look at recipes, poems and comic books in French.
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS
School Magazine Club
Miss Pugsley
Newton Grove
Dreaming of becoming a journalist? Become part of the editorial team for the brand new Orchard House school magazine! Children will have the opportunity to report on exciting events, create puzzle pages and interview teachers about the daily happenings at school to produce a termly publication!
Cooking Club
Miss O’Connor & Mrs Younan
Newton Grove
This club will tickle your tastebuds with a variety of sweet, savoury and seasonal recipes. Children will learn fundamental cooking skills including chopping, cutting, mixing and tasting and will have a delicious treat to take home each week!
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SCHOOL
BEFORE
ACTIVITIES
Board Games Club
Newton Grove Miss Spencer
Are you a board games enthusiast? Come along to our brand new board game club to enjoy playing some of your favourites and learn the rules and strategies for some new and exciting games! You will develop great teamwork skills, boost your language skills and have lots of fun!
Chess Club
Newton Grove Mr Madan
Our children will continue to be taught by international chess master, Mr Augustin Madan. They will learn by developing strategies for play and by challenging one another in the classsroom.
Book Club
Newton Grove Miss Duncan
A golden opportunity to read and participate in judging four books that have been shortlisted for the Sparks award. The club will devour and consume the written word; have access to an online ‘Meet the Author’ event; and will have the opportunity to take part in competitions such as design a book cover.
Debating Club
Miss Morgan
Newton Grove
Debating club will allow children of all abilities the opportunity to develop their critical thinking and confident communication skills. It will also allow them to become more informed about the world around them by researching, discussing and presenting topics related to current affairs.
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Film Making Club
Creative Acts
Newton Grove
In this filmmaking club, pupils will learn about the different roles on a film set, both in front and behind the camera, and will try the roles of being actor, director and other production roles. Skills-based lessons will give an understanding of operating camera and sound equipment. Throuhgout the term, children will create an original short film, which will premiered in the final week of term.
Science Club
Mother Nature Science
Newton Grove
Looking at the way elements and chemicals work together is something that sparks delight amongst pupils. Led by professors from Mother Nature Science, the children will explore concoctions and formulas, setting the children out on their journey to being future scientists.
Computing & Coding Club
Mr Cornish
Newton Grove
In this computing club, children will explore apps where they have the opportunity to design and create content. They will be introduced to the basics of coding and begin to design the next hit game!
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Community
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BEFORE SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
School Council
Miss Sutton
Newton Grove
Children nominated in each form group will meet fornightly to discuss ideas and suggestions for our school. An important role in each year group that helps to communicate the viewpoints of our children.
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS
Eco-School Commitee
Miss Sutton
Newton Grove
Join this brand new commitee to help our school earn the Green Flag School Accredidation award. This award is entirely pupil lead where children will come up with ideas and initiatives for how our school can be kinder to the environment and will be responsible for implementing and measuring their success. Places on the commitee are very limited!
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Before School Timetable
ACTIVITY
MONDAY
LOCATION
TIME FORMS COST
Woodwind ensemble (invitation only) Newton Grove 8.00am - 8.40am 2 - 6 n/a
Hockey squad Rocks Lane 7.30am - 8.30am 3 - 6 n/a
TUESDAY
Chamber choir (invitation only, with CBPPS) St Michael & All Angels hall 8.00am - 8.40am 4 - 6 n/a
Pippin choir St Michael & All Angels hall 8.00am - 8.40am 1 n/a
Netball squad (with CBPPS) Rocks Lane 7.30am - 8.30am 3 - 4 n/a
Football squad Rocks Lane 7.30am - 8.30am 5 - 6 n/a
Advanced football squad (invitation only) Rocks Lane 7.30am - 8.30am 5 - 6 n/a
WEDNESDAY
Senior choir St Michael & All Angels hall 8.00am - 8.40am 4 - 6 n/a
Guitar ensemble (invitation only) Newton Grove 8.00am - 8.40am 3 - 6 n/a
French native speaking (invitation only) Newton Grove 8.30am - 8.50am 3 - 6 n/a
School council (invitation only, fortnightly) Newton Grove 8.30am - 8.50am 1 - 6 n/a
Rugby squad Rocks Lane 7.30am - 8.30am 3 - 6 n/a
Running club (with CBPPS) Chiswick Back Common 8.00am - 8.40am 5 - 6 n/a
THURSDAY
Junior choir St Michael & All Angels hall 8.00am - 8.40am 2 - 3 n/a
Swimming squad (invitation only) Janet Adegoke swimming pool 7.00am - 8.30am 3 - 4 n/a
Netball squad (with CBPPS) Rocks Lane 7.30am - 8.30am 5 - 6 n/a
Parent & teacher choir (with CBPPS) St Michael & All Angels hall 8.00am - 8.40am Parents n/a
FRIDAY
Orchestra (invitation only, with CBPPS) St Michael & All Angels hall 8.00am - 8.40am 2 - 6 n/a
Swimming squad (invitation only) Janet Adegoke swimming pool 7.00am - 8.30am 5 - 6 n/a
Football squad Rocks Lane 7.30am - 8.30am 3 - 4 n/a
Running club (with CBPPS) Chiswick Back Common 8.00am - 8.40am 2 - 3 n/a
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After School Timetable
CLUB LOCATION
MONDAY
Cross Stitch & Embroidery club Newton Grove
TIME FORMS COST
4.00pm - 5.00pm 1 - 6 £121.00
School Magazine club Newton Grove 4.00pm - 5.00pm 1 - 6 £121.00
Art (comic book making) club Newton Grove 4.00pm - 5.00pm 4 - 6 £121.00
Multi-sports club Rocks Lane 4.00pm - 5.00pm 3 - 6 £121.00
Cooking club Newton Grove 4.00pm - 5.00pm 5 - 6 £121.00
Advanced Netball (invitation only) Rocks Lane 4.00pm - 5.00pm 5 - 6 n/a
TUESDAY
Board Games club Newton Grove 4.00pm - 5.00pm 1 - 6 £121.00
Judo club St Michael & All Angels hall 4.00pm - 5.00pm 1 - 6 £135.00
Chess club Newton Grove 4.00pm - 5.00pm 1 - 6 £121.00
Multi-sports club Rocks Lane 4.00pm - 5.00pm 1 - 3 £121.00
Book club Newton Grove 4.00pm - 5.00pm 2 - 4 £121.00
Gymnastics St Albans (pick up 16NG) 4.00pm - 5.00pm 2 - 6 £121.00
Drama (LAMDA) club Newton Grove 4.00pm - 5.00pm 4 - 6 £121.00
WEDNESDAY
Dance club Vihara 4.00pm - 5.00pm 1 - 6 £149.00
Eco-school commitee Newton Grove 4.00pm - 5.00pm 1 - 6 n/a
Pottery club St Michael & All Angels hall 4.00pm - 5.00pm 3 - 6 £155.00
Debating club Newton Grove 4.00pm - 5.00pm 4 - 6 £121.00
Film Making club Newton Grove 4.00pm - 5.00pm 4 - 6 £121.00
THURSDAY
Mother Nature Science club Newton Grove 4.00pm - 5.00pm 1 - 6 £131.00
Creative Acts Drama club Vihara 4.00pm - 5.00pm 1 - 3 £121.00
Arts & Craft club Rupert Road 4.00pm - 5.00pm 1 - 3 £121.00
Computing & Coding club Newton Grove 4.00pm - 5.00pm 2 - 6 £121.00
M:Tech Creative Composition club Newton Grove 4.00pm - 5.00pm 4 - 6 £176.00
Multi-sports club Rocks Lane 4.00pm - 5.00pm 5 - 6 £121.00
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