Habs Girls Junior school Year 1ACE Provision
AUTUMN TERM 2023
Introduction
In the Junior School, the ACE (Additional Curriculum Enrichment) programme is designed to offer pupils the opportunity to experience a wide range of activities that compliment the curriculum and encompass our values.
Each pupil will have a unique ACE 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 ACE 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.
ACE 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 & Construct Music & Performance Sport Think & Speak
Year 1 Overview
For Autumn Term 2023, the following activities are on offer for Year 1:
Lunchtime ACE – Year 1
Bollywood Dancing Around the World Puppet Shows Paper Craft
Playground Games Maths Games and Puzzles
Sing-Along-Songs Painting by Numbers
All Year 1 students will take part in two lunchtime ACE activities. On Tuesday, all Year 1 students will spend lunchtime on the playground and there are no ACE activities.
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Wraparound ACE – Year 1 Wraparound ACE
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Drama (LAMDA) Drama (LAMDA) Ballet* Mad Science Performing Arts*
Karate
Key information and specific activity details are contained within this booklet.
LunchtimeACE key information
Register of Interest
Pupils will register interest in lunchtime ACE activities at school during the first week back in September. Please take time to review the activities on offer with your child before this date.
Allocation of lunchtime ACE 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 ACE activities using the SOCS app on their iPads. These can also be viewed by logging onto SOCS, as your child, on another device.
Attendance
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 ACE activity, it will be run by another member of staff.
Packed lunch
If your child is allocated an activity that requires a packed lunch, they will be provided with a sandwich lunch and asked their preference of filling once the activity has been allocated.
WraparoundACE key information
Register of Interest
Registering interest in wraparound ACE will be done by completing the electronic form, accessed by the link below:
Year 1 Autumn Term Register of Interest
Please take time to review the activities on offer with your child and express your interest for the relevant activities by 12pm on Monday 3 July.
Please note: that by selecting an activity you are expressing interest and this does not guarantee your child a space if the maximum number of students is reached.
Allocation of wraparound ACE activities
Where an activity builds upon skills and learning from previous terms, priority will be given to those pupils already attending. If an activity has not reached its maximum capacity, places will be offered first to any pupils who were unsuccessful in gaining a place the previous term. Any remaining places will be allocated randomly to pupils who have registered interest.
Whilst every effort is made to allocate pupils the activities they have expressed interest in, there may be instances where an activity is oversubscribed. When this occurs, a waiting list will be created, and you will be contacted should a space become available.
After 12pm on Monday 3 July, you will no longer be able to register for interest for wraparound activities.
Should there be any remaining spaces, this will be communicated in the first newsletter of the Autumn Term together with details of how to sign up.
You will be notified if your child is unsuccessful in securing a place for the activities that you have selected by Monday 10 July.
Attendance
All students are expected to attend their allocated activities for the duration of the term. If there is a known reason that they cannot attend, they must endeavour to let the teacher running the session know ahead of the session so this can be marked in the register.
Chargeable activities
Where there is a cost per session, this will be shown in the specific activity details contained within this booklet. All charges will made through Evolve Pay.
Cancellation of wraparound ACE activities
Where these are known, any dates that before or after school ACE activities will not be running will be communicated within this booklet.
Where possible, if the teacher is unable to attend their ACE activity, it will be run by another member of staff. There may be occasions where an activity needs to be cancelled at short notice. Parents will be advised by email with 24 hours advance notice and by phone call if it is less than 24 hours
Drop off – before school ACE
Morning ACE activities begin before there is playground supervision and so pupils must remain accompanied until the start time, when they will be met by the adult leading the activity. Alternatively, they may attend breakfast club from 7:30am, which must be prebooked and is chargeable.
Collection – after school ACE
For all activities taking place at Habs Girls, pupils should be met in the Junior School playground at the end of their afterschool ACE activities. For all activities taking place at Habs Boys, pupils should be met at the Boys’ Prep School Reception.
Key Stage 1 pupils who are attending after school care will be escorted there after ACE.
Key stage 2 pupils who are travelling on the late coach service or attending after school care may make their way there unaccompanied.
Any pupils not collected from the playground within five minutes of an activity finishing will then attend after school care, which is chargeable. On these occasions, parents will be telephoned by a member of the Junior School reception team and collection will be from after school care.
Lunchtime ACE
Day: Monday
BOLLYWOOD DANCING
Venue: Prevett Hall Led by: Mrs Chopra Max cap: 24
Time: 12:35 - 13:10 Cost: none
Clothing/special equipment: Trainers, water bottle
PLAYGROUND GAMES
Packed Lunch: n/a
Description: Join in for an upbeat, energetic, fast paced full body workout, learning modern Indian dancing to some peppy Bollywood music! This will be through easy achievable steps where the mind and body connection will be engaging at all times.
Day: Monday
Venue: Top Playground Led by: Mrs Moseimi Max cap: 24
Time: 12:35 – 13:10 Cost: none
Clothing/special equipment: Trainers, water bottle
Packed Lunch: n/a
Description: Want to have fun? Want to run around? Why not join Playground Games? You will certainly be doing both. You may even get the opportunity to share games you know and make up some of your own!
Monday
Day: Wednesday
AROUND THE WORLD
Clothing/special equipment: none
MATHS GAMES AND PUZZLES
Venue: 2A
Time: 12:35 – 13:10
Led by: Mrs Ciucan Max cap: 20
Cost: none
Packed Lunch: n/a
Description: Have you ever wondered how other people live? What do people around the world have in common with us? Widen your knowledge of countries and cultures, suggest countries you want to discover more about or share your expertise with your friends.
Day: Wednesday
Clothing/special equipment: none
Venue: 1 Purple Led by: Mrs Miller Max cap: 20
Time: 12:35 – 13:10
Cost: none
Packed Lunch: n/a
Description: If you really like exercising your brain, figuring things out, problem-solving and having fun with numbers, then this is the club for you! At Maths Games and Puzzles, you will definitely have fun with figures, giggles with games and a merry time with maths.
Wednesday
Day: Thursday
PUPPET SHOWS
SING-ALONG-
SONGS
Clothing/special equipment: none
Venue: Rainbow Garden Led by: Mrs Tiller Max cap: 20
Time: 12:35 – 13:10
Cost: none
Packed Lunch: n/a
Description: Do you enjoy craft and performing arts? If so, Puppet Show is for you! Each week, we will make puppets and use these as we work in groups to create shows that depict traditional tales.
Day: Thursday
Clothing/special equipment: none
Venue: 1 Purple Led by: Mrs Kemp Max cap: 24
Time: 12:35 – 13:10
Cost: none
Packed Lunch: n/a
Description: Do you love singing songs? If you do, Singing Club is perfect for you! We’ll start with a vocal warm up and then sing a variety of fun songs. You’ll be sure to leave with a smile on your face and a spring in your step! Dance along as you sing with your friends.
Thursday
Day: Friday
PAINTING BY NUMBERS
Clothing/special equipment: none
Venue: 3A Led by: Miss Sultana Max cap: 20
Time: 12:35 – 13:10 Cost: none
Packed Lunch: n/a
PAPER CRAFT
Description: Do you enjoy being creative? Are you a budding artist? Join us for Painting by Numbers and create something to be proud of with this gentle, mindful activity.
Day: Friday
Clothing/special equipment: none
Venue: 1 Orange Led by: Mrs Skelton Max cap: 20
Time: 12:35 – 13:10
Cost: none
Packed Lunch: n/a
Description: Come to paper Craft. You will be cutting, sticking, gluing, folding; making and doing, using a range of different materials. You will make small projects to take home and have lots of fun.
Friday
Wraparound ACE
Day: Monday
DRAMA (LAMDA)
Venue: Year 1 Led by: Mrs Kaye Max cap: 6
Time: 15:30 – 16:15 Cost: £15/wk
Clothing/special equipment: Journal (This will be provided in the first week)
KARATE
Packed Lunch: n/a
Description: Play drama games, practise tongue-twisters and learn all about stagecraft with Mrs Kaye at LAMDA! We will work towards LAMDA drama exams and festivals. Can’t wait to see you shine!
Contact: emma_kaye@icloud.com
Day: Monday
Venue: Prevett Hall Led by: Mr Patel Max cap: 24
Time: 15:30 - 16:10 Cost: £9/wk
Clothing/special equipment: PE Kit, water bottle
Packed Lunch: n/a
Description: Join Mr Patel, a qualified karate instructor, for Karate after school. Perfect for those who are beginning their Karate journey. Learn fundamental karate skills and over the course of the year, there may even get the opportunity to work towards karate belts. Please note: you may wear a karate gi once you have achieved a blue belt.
Contact: patel.karate@icloud.com
Monday
Day: Tuesday
DRAMA (LAMDA)
Venue: Year 1 Led by: Mrs Kaye Max cap: 6
Time: 15:30 – 16:15 Cost: £15/wk Packed Lunch: n/a
Clothing/special equipment: Journal (this will be provided in the first week)
Description: Play drama games, practise tongue-twisters and learn all about stagecraft with Mrs Kaye at LAMDA! We will work towards LAMDA drama exams and festivals. Can’t wait to see you shine!
Contact: emma_kaye@icloud.com
Tuesday
BALLET*
Day: Wednesday
Venue: M10 Led by: Miss Yiannakas Max cap: 8 girls and 8 boys
Time: 15:30 – 16:15 Cost: £10/wk Packed Lunch: n/a
Clothing/special equipment: ballet shoes, leggings and t-shirt or ballet clothes, water bottle Ballet clothing can be purchased from https://bbf.mydancestore.co.uk and it is advisable to go up a size.
Description: At Ballet, pupils are given an opportunity to develop their fine motor skills, discipline, core stability and coordination in an enjoyable way, through dancing! Royal Academy of Dance ballet teacher, Georgia Yiannakas, will be teaching a mixture of the RAD syllabi, as well as some free performance work each week, so this activity is suitable whether you have done ballet before or not. At the end of term, parents will be invited to watch in the final session. Details of this will be shared in Habs Weekly. Please note: This activity is in collaboration with Habs’ Boys Prep and pick up is from the Girls’ Junior School playground.
Contact: thelondonballetclub@gmail.com
Wednesday
Day: Thursday
MAD SCIENCE
Venue: KS1 Classroom Led by: Mad Science Max cap: 18
Time: 15:30 – 16:30
Cost: £11.50/wk
Packed Lunch: n/a
Clothing/special equipment: none
Description: In the Mad Science after school programme, you will see daring demonstrations, complete science challenges and build and make cool science projects to take home. Each week, there is a different, exciting topic related to biology, chemistry, engineering and technology such as exploring The Human Body, the Science behind Magic, Spy Academy and much more.
Contact: info@madsciencehb.co.uk
Thursday
PERFORMING
ARTS*
Day: Friday
Clothing/special equipment: n/a
Venue: Pre-Prep Hall Led by: Miss Bryant Max cap: 12 girls and 12 boys
Time: 15:45 – 16:30 Cost: £10/session Packed Lunch: n/a
Description: Come and dance, sing, act and have fun with Miss Bryant, a qualified dance and drama teacher, at the end of the week with friends from the Pre-Prep.
Please note: This activity is in collaboration with Habs’ Boys Pre-Prep and pick up is from the Boys’ Pre-Prep reception.
There will be no Performing Arts club on Friday 6 October and Friday 13 October
Contact: info@hbtheatrearts.com
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