Habs Girls Junior School
Year 3ACE Provision
AUTUMN TERM 2023
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
Introduction
Year 3 Overview
For Autumn Term 2023, the following activities are on offer for Year 3:
Lunchtime ACE – Year 3
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Junior Choir Creative Writing Mandarin Debating Ball Skills
Flamenco Dancing Open Gym Guitar Ensemble** Gym Squad**
Make it Quiz Club Performing Arts
Technic LEGO Reading Circle
Recorders
**Selected students only
All Year 3 students will take part in 2 or 3 lunchtime ACE activities.
Wraparound ACE – Year 3raparound ACE
Creative Kid* Gym Squad** Morning Chess Mad Science
Karate KS2 Ballet*
*Joint activity with Prep School
** Selected students only
Key Information and specific activity details are contained within this booklet.
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
MONDAY TUESDAY
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 3 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
Junior Choir
Venue: Music school Led by: Miss Rockley Max cap: n/a
Time: 12:35 – 13:10
Clothing/special equipment: Music (as required)
Cost: none: none
Packed Lunch: n/a
Description: Do you love to sing? Want to be a part of an amazing choir? Come and join Key Stage 2 Choir! We will be singing a range of songs, from your favourite musicals to classic hymns all while having a lot of fun. We perform in concerts through the year so come and get involved!
Monday
Day: Tuesday
CREATIVE WRITING
Clothing/special equipment: none
Venue: 6 Aleph Led by: Ms Tersigni Max cap: 25
Time: 12:35 – 13:10
Cost: none: none
Packed Lunch: n/a
FLAMENCO DANCING
Description: Do you like to imagine, explore, and create in the written form? If you do, come and be a story-maker in the Year 3 & 4 creative writing ACE sessions. Whether you would like to work on developing your story-writing technique or learn more about different styles of writing, I’m sure you will find something to enjoy and suit you in these lunchtime sessions.
MAKE IT
Day: Tuesday
Venue: Dance Studio Led by: Ms Salvatierra Max cap: 20
Time: 12:35 – 13:10
Clothing/special equipment: Trainers, water bottle
Cost: none
Packed Lunch: n/a
Description: Learn how to dance ‘Sevillanas’ with Ms Salvatierra! One of the many varieties of Flamenco dancing, ‘Sevillans’ consists of four short dances, and you will learn all the steps and arm and hand movements for at least two of the parts.
Venue: 3 Aleph Led by: Ms Hawkins Max cap: 20
Day: Tuesday
Time: 12:35 – 13:10
Clothing/special equipment: Art and Craft kits (if you have) Old T-shirt or apron
Cost: none
Packed Lunch: n/a
Description: Do you have a craft kit at home that you've never opened? What about a box of paints you've never used? If you have an idea of something you wish to make but don't know how to start, come to Make It! These sessions will encourage you to think of ideas for things to make. You will then be guided, using tool and techniques to help you achieve your goal.
Tuesday
Day: Tuesday
TECHNIC LEGO
Clothing/special equipment: none
Venue: 2A
Time: 12:35 – 13:10
Led by: Mrs Summers Max cap: 20
Cost: none
Packed Lunch: n/a
Description: This club gives you the opportunity to build models with moving parts out of Lego and work cooperatively with other pupils. Not only is it satisfying to see your model coming together, but it also builds confidence with trouble shooting, following instruction manuals, reasoning, and motor skills.
Day: Wednesday
MANDARIN
Clothing/special equipment: none
OPEN GYM
Venue: 3A Led by: Ms Chang Max cap: 20
Time: 12:35 – 13:10
Cost: none
Packed Lunch: n/a
QUIZ CLUB
Description: Did you enjoy learning Mandarin in KS1? Do you wish you could carry on? Well, you’re in luck! Ms Chang is offering you the chance to continue learning to speak, read and write in Mandarin through creative games and activities! Come along and build on your learning from Year 2.
Day: Wednesday
Venue: Junior Gym Led by: Ms Burman Max cap: n/a
Time: 12:35 – 13:10
Clothing/special equipment: Pe kit or leotard, water botlle
Cost: none
Packed Lunch: n/a
Description: Do you love gymnastics? At Open Gym Club you can learn how to perform a wide range of gymnastic skills and enjoy creating your own routines.
Venue: 3 Aleph Led by: Ms Lansdown Max cap: 12
Day: Wednesday
Clothing/special equipment: iPads
Time: 12:35 – 13:10
Cost: none
Packed Lunch: n/a
Description: Come along to Quiz Club to have fun, take part in a range of quizzes and even design your own quiz to challenge others in their knowledge of your chosen topic. Let's get quizzing!
Wednesday
Day: Wednesday
READING CIRCLE
RECORDERS
Venue: Library Led by: Ms Wood Max cap: 12
Time: 12:35 – 13:10
Clothing/special equipment: Reading material (as needed)
DRAMA (LAMDA)
Cost: none
Packed Lunch: n/a
Description: If you love books and are always looking for another amazing story to read, come along to Reading Circle. Each term, you will read a book during time at home and come back to school to chat with the group about what you thought of it while completing some fun activities!
Venue: Music School Led by: Mrs Core Max cap: n/a
Day: Wednesday
Time: 12:35 – 13:10
Clothing/special equipment: Recorder, music (as needed)
Cost: none
Packed Lunch: n/a
Description: Come and have fun learning the recorder! This club starts from the beginning, covering learning to read music and playing fun pieces.
Day: Wednesday
Venue: KS2 Group Room Led by: Mrs Kaye Max cap: 6
Time: 12:35 – 13:10
Clothing/special equipment: Journal (will be provided)
Description:
Cost: £15/wk
Packed Lunch: n/a
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!
Please note: priority will be given to pupils who attended in Year 2.
Contact: emma_kaye@icloud.com
Day: Thursday
DEBATING
Clothing/special equipment: none
GUITAR ENSEMBLE**
Venue: 6 Aesc Led by: Mr Bloch Max cap: 20
Time: 12:35 – 13:10
Cost: none
Packed Lunch: n/a
Description: Love public speaking? Passionate about persuasive writing? Then come along to Debate club. Learn how to take part in a formal debate, how to write a convincing argument and build your confidence with presenting to an audience.
PERFORMING ARTS
Day: Thursday
Venue: Music School Led by: Mr Davies Max cap: n/a
Time: 12:35 – 13:10
Clothing/special equipment: Guitar, music (as needed)
Cost: none
Packed Lunch: n/a
Description: Do you know the first position? Why not join the Junior Guitar Ensemble? You should be able to read standard notation, but TAB notation can be supplied if you need it. Get involved and take part in the concert performances throughout the year! Please note: for Year 3 pupils this ensemble is by invitation only
Venue: Music School Led by: Miss Rockley Max cap: n/a
Day: Thursday
Clothing/special equipment: none
Time: 12:35 – 13:10
Cost: none
Packed Lunch: n/a
Description: Do you love music, dance and drama? Then join Performing Arts Club! You will get to create your own mini-plays and act, sing and recite other famous plays, songs and poems.
Thursday
Day: Friday
BALL SKILLS
Venue: Netball Courts Led by: Junior PE Max cap: n/a
Time: 12:35 – 13:10
Clothing/special equipment: PE Kit, water bottle
GYM SQUAD**
Cost: none
Packed Lunch: n/a
Description: Want to improve your movement and ball skills? Then come and practise a wide range of energetic team games, whilst also developing throwing, catching, kicking, and aiming techniques. The motto of this club is, “Teamwork makes the dream work”.
Venue: Junior Gym Led by: Ms Burman Max cap: n/a
Day: Friday
Time: 12:35 – 13:10
Clothing/special equipment: Leotard, water bottle
Cost: none
Packed Lunch: n/a
Description: An opportunity to develop gymnastics skills on the floor and vault, with the chance to prepare for school gymnastics competitions. Trials for Gym Squad will take place at the start of the Autumn Term and successful pupils will participate in Gym Squad for the whole academic year. Get cartwheeling! Please note: This activity is by selection and details of trials will be shared in the newsletter and communicated to pupils at the start of next term.
Contact: ejbgym@gmail.com
Friday
Wraparound ACE
Day: Monday
CREATIVE KID*
Venue: M10 Led by: Mr Young Max cap: 30
Time: 16:00 – 16:45 Cost: £9/wk
Packed Lunch: n/a
KARATE
Clothing/special equipment: none
Description: Do you want a chance to be creative? Then join Creative Kid! Develop your confidence and creativity through stories, movement, singing and other fun activities. Whether you want to laugh, sing, dance or perform, you can do it all.
Please note: This activity will be run in collaboration with Habs’ Boys Prep although takes place at the Girls’ Junior School so pick up is from the Junior School playground. There will be a performance to parents in the final session.
Contact: Info@creative-kid.co.uk
Day: Monday
Venue: Prevett Hall Led by: Mr Patel Max cap: 25
Time: 16:15 – 17:00 Cost: £9/wk
Clothing/special equipment: Gi or PE kit, water bottle
Packed Lunch: n/a
Description: Join Mr Patel, a qualified karate instructor, for Karate after school on Wednesday. Perfect for those who have already attended karate or have some experience of martial arts and those new to the sport. As well as learning fundamental karate skills, you may even get the opportunity to progress onto your next colour belt!
Please note: You may wear a karate gi once you have achieved a blue belt.
Contact: patel.karate@icloud.com
Monday
Day: Tuesday
GYM SQUAD**
Venue: Medburn Centre, Habs Boys Led by: Ms Burman Max cap: n/a
Time: 16:00 – 17:15 Cost: none Packed Lunch: n/a
Clothing/special equipment: leotard or gym kit, water bottle
Description: An opportunity to develop gymnastics skills on the floor and vault, with the chance to prepare for school gymnastics competitions. Trials for Gym Squad will take place at the start of the Autumn Term and successful pupils will participate in Gym Squad for the whole academic year. Get cartwheeling! Please note: This activity is by selection and details of trials will be shared in the newsletter and communicated to pupils at the start of next term. Collection will be from the Boys’ Prep School reception.
Contact: ejbgym@gmail.com
Tuesday
MORNING CHESS
Day: Wednesday
Clothing/special equipment: none
Venue: Science Lab Led by: Mr D’Costa Max cap: 28
Time: 7:45 – 8:30
Cost: £8.40/wk
Packed Lunch: n/a
KS2 BALLET*
Description: Learn the game of chess and begin to develop your strategic play as you challenge your friends to games. With Mr D’Costa, you may have the opportunity to enter competitions in the National Primary Schools Chess Championships. Additionally, you could enjoy Mr D’Costa’s ‘She Plays To Win’ UK Girls chess project, which has a half termly UK Primary Girls Online Chess League. You can sign up for free classes via the official website: www.sheplaystowin.co.uk/join-sptw
Please note: there will be no morning chess on Wednesday 4 October.
Contact: lorin@eagleidechess.com
Day: Wednesday
Venue: M10 Led by: Miss Georgia Max cap: 14
Time: 16:20 – 17:10
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. Priority will be given to those pupils who attended in the Summer term.
Contact: thelondonballetclub@gmail.com
Wednesday
Day: Thursday
MAD SCIENCE
Venue: JS Science Led by: Mad Science Max cap: 22
Time: 16:00 – 17:00
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
