YOUR PASSION
Summer 2023
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
A World of Possibilities
Weare thrilled to be able to offer our extra-curricular programme to Glendower students once again this Summer Term. The primary aims of our extra-curricular provisions are to offer breadth of choice to all students and allow them to flourish outside of academics.
This programme will provide students with the opportunities to discover and pursue other interests outside of the regular classroom.
Clubs and extra-curricular activities promote a positive mindset and help students increase their confidence and focus, whilst decreasing feelings of anxiety.
We encourage all students to take part in an extra-curricular club, whether that be inside or out of school. Please be mindful of striking the right balance of clubs for your daughter, ensuring that she is not overloaded, and do limit her commitments to an age-appropriate amount.
The selection of clubs on offer at Glendower include Sports, Creativity, Film-making, Chess, Science, School Council, Skills, Music and many others. We are sure every Glendower girl will find something that captures her imagination and sparks a lifelong passion.
Welcome to the Clubs and Wraparound Care Brochure for Summer 2023. You will find some new information here, so please read carefully and do ask if you have any questions. We hope that you enjoy this term’s programme and that the students find something that interests and inspires them.
Please note that some clubs, FIT sessions or squads are invitation-only and these students and parents will be contacted prior to the opening for club bookings. Please note that all invitational clubs are free of charge. Existing places in musical groups roll over so your daughter will not receive a new invitation to attend. Please do let us know if she wishes to discontinue any invitational musical group so that her place may be assigned to another.
To simplify the booking process and to help families keep track of their daughter’s activities, we will be using SchoolCloud as a means of signing up and paying for ALL Clubs. Please note that you will need a PayPal account to book and confirm places on any paid club.
Please note that we will now be limiting pupils to THREE clubs in total, therefore please be mindful of your daughter’s invitational clubs in addition to the clubs available on School Cloud. We hope that you will respect that limit, and seek the right balance for your daughter’s time before and after school. We would strongly recommend that younger girls are limited to one (or two) clubs per week.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me via email.
Best Wishes
Amelia Sinclair Assistant Head (Educational Operations) sinclaira@glendowerprep.org
Please ensure you read this booklet carefully. This booklet contains a breakdown of the clubs available, in alphabetical order, with the day, time and details of each club. Please also note the list of days where clubs will not run for specific year groups due to clashes in the calendar. Please only book clubs in the knowledge that your daugther may miss these sessions.
It is important to note that once your daughter commits to a club, she must attend that club for the entire term, unless there are exceptional circumstances. Clubs are non-refundable once booked, and sessions not attended will still be charged.
Please browse this booklet with your daughter to help her decide on the clubs she would like to attend.
Please read this booklet with your daughter to decide what clubs she would like to attend
Clubs will be available to book from Friday 24th March at 10am. Please do not attempt to book any club prior to this date. Clubs will be booked on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Club booking will close at 7pm on Sunday 16th April 2023. No clubs will be available to book after this time.
Clubs will run from Monday 24th April - Friday 30th June 2023, excluding Half Term.
Clubs are split into two types: internal and external. It is clearly stated in this booklet what club belongs to which category.
Internal External
All clubs will be booked and paid for via School Cloud from 10am on Friday 24th March. You can access School Cloud using your login details as previously issued.
Payment must be made at the time of booking. Please ensure that you have a PayPal account.
All clubs your daughter takes part in will be visible on your School Cloud account including dates and times. Where appropriate, your booking contact details will be shared with External providers in order that they may communicate regarding your daughter’s progress and regarding any special events.
Internal clubs are run and organised by Glendower staff. External clubs are run and organised by external companies that Glendower host in the school building.The following dates are confirmed in the Calendar for Summer 2023 which will mean that your daughter may not be able to attend her club on this day.
Missing a club may be dependent on squad selection or specific event timings however we communicate these dates clearly so that you are aware of a possible clash. Please note that fixtures may still be added as the PE programme is still being finalised.
As the club may continue to run for other year groups, we are unable to provide refunds or reduce the fees for individuals.
Please only book the club if you are happy that your daughter may miss sessions on these occasions.
Please note that there are two Bank Holidays this term. Monday 1st May and Monday 8th May.
Year 2 Wednesday 17th May Open Evening for Parents
Year 3 Wednesday 17th May
14th - 16th June
Thursday 29th June
Year 4 Wednesday 3rd May
Wednesday 10th May
Wednesday 17th May
Tuesday 6th June
14th - 16th June
Year 5 Tuesday 25th April
Wednesday 3rd May
Wednesday 3rd May
Tuesday 16th May
Wednesday 17th May
Friday 19th May
Wednesday 24th May
5th - 9th June
Wednesday 21st June
Year 6 Tuesday 25th April
Tuesday 2nd April
Wednesday 3rd May
Friday 5th May
Monday 15th May
Wednesday 17th May
Thursday 8th June
12th - 16th June
Wednesday 21st June
Friday 30th June
Open Evening for Parents
PGL Trip
Cricket v Francis Holland
Heathfield Swimming Gala
Cricket v Falkner House
Open Evening for Parents
Cricket v Francis Holland
PGL Trip
Maths Quiz Club Competition
Heathfield Swimming Gala
ESSA London Primary Qualifiers
LSSA Swimming Qualifiers
Open Evening for Parents
Miracle Play Performance
Cricket v Falkner House
Trip to France
LSSA Finals
Maths Quiz Club Competition
Bletchley Park Trip
ESSA London Primary Qualifiers
Downe House Sports Masterclass
Cricket v Francis Holland
Open Evening for Parents
Cricket v Falkner House
Bushcraft Trip
LSSA Finals
Play Performance (pm)
GLENDOWER WRAPAROUND CARE
Early Birds
Our Early Bird sessions run from 7.30am up until school begins at 8.30am and are available for the entire school. A designated wraparound care doorbell is located at the Whitehouse entrance. The sessions are a warm and calm space from which the girls can seamlessly transition into a focused day of school.
Little Chicks (Nursery & Pre-Prep) and Late Owls (All Year Groups)
Little Chicks and Late Owls sessions are a nourishing space for girls to unwind after an exciting school day! During each session the girls are invited to take part in a variety of relaxing activities, including arts and crafts and reading. Fresh fruit and sandwiches are available for the girls to snack on. Sessions run from the end of the school day until 6.00pm. It is also possible for girls to join at the end of their after school club.
All sessions can be booked by clicking on the link below:
https://koalendar.com/u/1QncZHVi5sOfDnasUHxTiJpHGms2.
Due to staffing and ratio levels, there are a limited number of places on offer and will be allocated on a first come first basis. The provision can be used on an ad hoc basis (minimum of 12 hours prior notice) or as a long-term booking (maximum of a term). The booked session will need to be paid for regardless of attendance. Refunds or carrying over of unattended sessions will not be possible.
Sessions can be booked in 30 min increments at the rate of £10 an hour.
Pick Up
We request that you aim to stick to the scheduled pick up time in line with your booking. The girls will be dismissed from the Queen’s Gate exit. If you are coming at an earlier time please come to the main school entrance.
May we request that you read the FAQ on the school’s website before booking any sessions.
THE GLENDOWER CLUBS A-Z
Art Club - Prep School
Club Leader - Miss P Jones (Head of Art)
This club will focus on the creative process, rather than the product, of producing art. Students will explore a variety of materials in a relaxed environment and build on their creativity, independence and decision-making skills.
Art Club - Reception and Pre Prep
Club Leader - Miss J Oliver
A club for children who like to be creative We will be learning different creative techiques to make art, and exploring different media to inspire and foster creativity.
Art Scholars - by invitation only
Club Leader - Miss P Jones (Head of Art)
This session will run for those girls who are preparing for an Art Scholarship to their future school.
Chamber Choir - Invitational
Club Leader - Mr P Dean
Learn various songs and arrangements, culminating in performances at school events.
Chelsea Ballet
Club Leader - Katie, Peter
Chelsea Ballet Schools are responsible for the after-school ballet classes which are taken by Katie Killick who is a highly qualified dance teacher and accompanied by her excellent pianist Peter Bailey. The children follow the Cecchetti syllabus and are prepared and entered for these examinations although exams are not compulsory, and some may choose to move on without entering for these. Biannually
Chelsea Ballet Schools’ pupils dance with English National Ballet Company in an especially choreographed matinee of Nutcracker and all our pupils are able to audition for this unique opportunity if they wish. We believe that every child can enjoy and benefit from dancing and that it enhances their lives regardless of natural ability.
https://www.chelseaballet.com
(Pupils will rollover each term unless School is notified by parents. Payment will be requested each term, and places are not confirmed until payment is received.
(Wallace) Chess
Club Leader - tbc
Suitable for all levels, students will learn how to play Chess against others, as well as developing cognitive ability and sportsmanship skills. Glendower has a rich history of competing in Chess competitions and students will work towards competitive levels of play.
Coding Club
Club Leader - Mr S
Learning the basics of coding and expanding skills and talents beyond the classroom curriculum.
(Cypher) Coding Club
Club Leader - External
In this Cypher Coding Club, the children will be learning to code through the Scratch platform. They will be working through incrementally harder content each week and will be introduced to new programming concepts as they go along. Towards the end of the term, the children will design and develop their own PacMan style game from scratch, meaning they can combine their creativity with their new coding knowledge to create something very exciting! www.cyphercoders.com
Community Club - Prep
Club Leader - Miss E Webb and Miss A Leslie
In this club, pupils will be thinking of ways that we can use our time and energy to support those around us in the wider community. Some weeks will be spent in school planning, whilst other weeks will be spent actively out in the wider community. Activities can include litter-picking, visiting a local nursing home and any reasonable ideas that club members may present. Let’s think about how we can make a difference!
Community Club - Reception and Pre Prep
Club Leader - Miss C Atkinson and Miss J Taylor
In this club, pupils will be thinking of ways that we can use our time and energy to support those around us in the wider community. A large focus will be on Random Acts of Kindness, and the many small ways that we can make others’ lives happier and brighter. Let’s think about how we can make a difference!
Confident Speakers
Club Leader - Miss C Strange
Confident Speakers club will teach the students how to write and perform speeches confidently and in front of an audience. We will look at the various skills needed to present speeches for different occasions and audiences. We will also focus on both planned and impromptu speeches.
Cooking Club
Club Leader - Miss A Slater and Miss J Samols
A fun club where we get stuck in preparing, cooking and taking home a delicious treat. Hopefully the girls will learn new skills and appreciate the work and care that goes into making the food that we enjoy.
Creative Contemporary Dance
Club Leader - Natalie Dodd
This class will provide an imaginative environment for your young dancer to explore, play, and move together with her peers to share their ideas. We will work on building strong dancers who are aware of their bodies and the space, can move on the floor and in the air, and who understand basic contemporary dance technique. The students will follow set combinations as well as perform with complete freedom in order to jump, turn, roll, swing, balance and stretch, perhaps whilst embodying an animal, becoming a character, or being transported to another part of the world. nataliedodd.com / @nataliedodd_dance
Cricket Club
Club Leader - PE Staff
A fun club for girls who are keen to learn more about cricket and develop their skills. This club will run from Hyde Park in the afternoon/evening, and girls will be available for collection back at Glendower at 5.40pm or from Hyde Park at 5.10pm.
Current Affairs Club
Club Leaders - Mr Q van Rooyen and Miss F Greensted
In this club, pupils will extend their knowledge of events and stories from around the world, exploring topics such as the rise/fall of the economy, international relations, controversy in sport, the political landscape and everything in between. As well as looking at the big headlines hitting the national newspapers, pupils will delve into slow news, compare fake vs real news, and take part in a range of hot topic debates.
Debating
Club Leader - Julian Bell
Year 5 Debating club offers girls a mix of learning the skills of debating, from the basics to more advanced techniques, and taking part in debates, with feedback offered on their performance. There may also be the opportunity to represent the school in debates against other schools. The fee includes a copy of The Debating Book by Julian Bell. Homework will be set between sessions. Julian Bell was Head of English and Debating at Godolphin and Latymer from 2000 to 2021 before going full time as a debating trainer and consultant.
The Year 6 club is designed to be a continuation of the club offered to Year 5. Any new joiners will have to do some independent study to catch up. Girls will be taught even more advanced debating skills, and will continue to take part in debates with feedback offered on their performance. There may also be the opportunity to represent the school in debates against other schools. Homework will be set between sessions.
will rollover each term unless School is notified by parents. Payment will be requested each term, and places are not confirmed until payment is received.
Drama Club - Year 6 Production
Club Leader - Ms S Martin
This session will be used to practice and prepare for the Year 6 Production, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Auditions will take place on Tuesday 25th April.
Female Leaders Book Club
Club Leader - Ms Parpia and Miss Cadenhead
An exploration of female leaders and role models though books, and reading. We will be exploring books, writing book reports, discussing themes, and understanding more about what it means to be a female leader.
Football Club
Club Leader - PE Staff
A fun club for girls who are keen to learn more about football and develop their skills. This will be an early morning club at Hyde Park. Parents will drop their daughter off, and the School will bring them back by coach for 9am.
Junior Choir - Invitational by audition
Club Leader -Mr P Dean
Learn various songs and arrangements, culminating in performances at school events.
Karate Club
Club Leader - Sensei Narimann
Sensei Nariman Jeddi began practising Karate in 1970 while attending high school, his first karate school was called Kanzen Ryu Karate-do, a style close to Shotokan. He continued training in Judo and Shotokan karate whilst at college. He achieved his 4th Kyu before entering university and then began to diversify and practice a variety of martial arts; Shau lin Kung-fu and Tae Kwan-do as well as continuing his karate training. Join the relevant class to learn karate under this experienced teacher. The white Karate suit, Gi (£30) and Annual Licence (£25) will be required and can be purchased directly from Sensei if you are a new starter. Gradings take place when the students are personally ready, which can be termly in the early belts, but may take longer to achieve at the higher levels. https://hankoryu.com/
LAMDA
Club Leader - Neil and Joseph
Due to students taking Summer Examinations, this club is currently FULL. It is not anticipated that spaces will become available until September 2023. Lamda is a club that improves students’ confidence, communication, vocabulary and social development through performance. Whilst learning the skills inherent to performing and public speaking, students will work towards exam grades that are recognised globally.
Tuesday 3.30 - 4.15pm 15 Reception A
Wednesday 3.30 - 4.15pm 15 Years 1 & 2 B
Thursday
B
Years 3 & 4 A Thursday
Friday
- 8.45am 15 Years 3 & 4 B
Friday 4.00 - 4.45pm
15 Years 5 & 6 A
Pupils will rollover each term unless School is notified by parents. Payment will be requested by the School via PayPal, and places are not confirmed until payment is received.
Little House of Science
Club Leader - Gresa, Rinesa
Encourage a passion for Science with this practical and fun club that will cover a range of topics such as Polymers or What are Rubber Ducks Made of?/Digestive Ride/How Magnets Work/Fascinating Butterflies and Maths in Nature - Biomimicry/Who was Leonardo da Vinci?/Venus and Mercury: Our Rocky/ Neighbours/Amazing Turtles and Tortoises/Forensic Science/The Science of Bridges/The Endurance of Great Explorers. www.littlehouseofscience.com
Maths Thinking Skills
Club Leader - Miss Broughton and Miss Bailey
Nothing beats the satisfaction of cracking a challenging puzzle, straining your brain and finally reaching the answer - join us for a morning brain workout. Learn new strategies and develop your skills and independence when dealing with mathematical puzzles.
MN Academy Film-making
Club Leader - External
Over the course of the term, students in the film-making club have the opportunity to work both in front and behind the camera. Each session involves various exercises that serve to highlight different elements of film-making, including shot selection, on-screen acting, shot composition and directing. On completion of the term, parents will receive an edited copy of the filming process and activities during the term.
Netball Club
Club Leader - PE Staff
Build on existing Netball skills by taking part in drills, practice matches and learning tactics and top tips! Coaches will leave Glendower at 3.50pm, and girls will be available for collection back at Glendower at 5.40pm (or from Battersea at 5.10pm)
Netball Squad - By invitation
Club Leader - PE Staff
Listed here for parent planning purposes
Nessy Fingers
Club Leader - Mrs Kalisher
Children will learn how to touch-type in a fun and engaging way. Touch-typing is a fantastic skill for children to have both now and in the future. The younger they learn the more natural it will become to them. Those who can touch-type produce twice the amount of work as those who “hunt and peck” at the keyboard. Touch-typing leads to fluency using a keyboard. When a child has mastered touch-typing they will have more time to focus on t eir ideas when working. Children who join the club will get a year’s membership to NessyFingers so they can continue their typing practice at home.
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Orchestra - Invitational by audition
Club Leader - Mrs Park
Students will be able to make and play music together in a large group which they will find exhilarating, inspiring and just plain good fun! Students will be able to develop their musicianship and technical confidence. Please note that this Orchestra is not suitable for pianists, harpists or guitarists.
Purple Pages
Club Leader - Ms Calkin
Be part of the creative team behind the Prep School newspaper containing current affairs articles, feature pieces and film reviews. It is a publication that is written and edited by the students.
Senior Choir - Invitational by audition
Club Leader - Mr Dean
Learn various songs and arrangements, culminating in performances at school events.
Spanish Club
Club Leader - Ms Nolla Mallart
Learn the basics of the Spanish language, or improve and practise your existing knowledge This club is designed for beginners or those who speak a little Spanish already!
