Habs Girls Junior School
Year 4ACE 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 4 Overview
For Autumn Term 2023, the following activities are on offer for Year 4:
Lunchtime ACE – Year 4
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Junior Choir Creative Writing Diamond Art Debating Cross Country
Open Football Flamenco Dancing Open Gym Games Gym Squad**
Technic LEGO Quiz Club German Junior Orchestra
Guitar Ensemble
Golden Bones
Performing Arts
Super Saxes
All Year 4 students will take part in between 2 and 4 lunchtime ACE activities.
Wraparound ACE – Year 4raparound ACE
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Chess Gym Squad** Chamber Strings Mad Science
Creative Kid* Descant Recorders
Karate KS2 Ballet*
Robotics*(tbc) Mandarin
*Joint activity with Prep
**Selected students only
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 4 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
FLAMENCO DANCING
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
TECHNIC LEGO
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.
Day: Tuesday
Venue: Dance Studio Led by: Ms Salvtierra 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: 2A Led by: Mrs Summers Max cap: 25
Day: Tuesday
Clothing/special equipment: none
Time: 12:35 – 13:10
Cost: none: none
Packed Lunch: n/a
Description: This club gives girls 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.
Tuesday
Day: Monday
OPEN FOOTBALL
Venue: Field Led by: Junior PE Max cap: n/a
Time: 12:35 – 13:10
Clothing/special equipment: PE kit, football boots, shin pads, water bottle
Cost: none: none Packed Lunch: n/a
Description: Have you been inspired by the wonderful Lionesses winning the Euros in July 2022?
This open football club is an opportunity for you practise your current football skills, learn new skills and football tricks. You will also learn how to play the game of football as well as learning the rules and tactics to enable you to have lots of fun!
Wednesday
Day: Wednesday
DIAMOND ART
Clothing/special equipment: none
OPEN GYM
Venue: 2 Alpha Led by: Mrs Kennedy Max cap: 20
Time: 12:35 – 13:10
Cost: none
Packed Lunch: n/a
QUIZ CLUB
Description: Would you like to create a sparkling masterpiece? Join Diamond Art Club where you will create dazzling pictures using vibrantly coloured resin rhinestones.
Venue: Junior Gym Led by: Ms Burman Max cap: 20
Day: Wednesday
Time: 12:35 – 13:10
Clothing/special equipment: PE kit or leotard, water bottle
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.
Contact: ejbgym@gmail.com
Day: Wednesday
Clothing/special equipment: iPads
Venue: 3 Alpha Led by: Ms Lansdown Max cap: 12
Time: 12:35 – 13:10
Cost: none: 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!
Day: Thursday
DEBATING
Clothing/special equipment: none
GAMES
Venue: 6 Aesc Led by: Mr Bloch Max cap: 20
Time: 12:35 – 13:10
Cost: none
Packed Lunch: n/a
GERMAN
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.
Venue: Courts Led by: Senior PE Max cap: 20
Day: Thursday
Clothing/special equipment: none
Time: 12:35 – 13:10
Cost: none
Packed Lunch: n/a
Description: Are you excited to learn the skills used when playing Netball or Football? You will participate in a wide range of team activities to enhance your current throwing, catching, and kicking skills. The motto of this club is, “Teamwork makes the dream work”.
Venue: 4 Aesc Led by: Mr Foster Max cap: 20
Day: Thursday
Clothing/special equipment: none
Time: 12:45 – 13:15
Cost: none: none
Packed Lunch: n/a
Description: Want to learn German? Well, willkommen to German Club! Here you will learn about the German language and culture. You will be taught how to introduce yourself and give key facts about yourself, play games and find out so much more about German history, food and sport.
Thursday
Day: Thursday
GUITAR ENSEMBLE
GOLDEN BONES
PERFORMING ARTS
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: none
Packed Lunch: n/a
SUPER SAXES
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: you must have been learning the guitar for at least two terms.
Day: Wednesday
Venue: Music School Led by: Mrs Molins Max cap: n/a
Time: 12:35 – 13:10
Clothing/special equipment: Brass instrument, music (as needed)
Cost: none: none
Packed Lunch: n/a
Description: All Junior School trombonists (both pBones and metal trombones) are welcome to join this exciting ensemble! With Mrs Molins, you will cover fun music pieces that suit all abilities and take part in lots of different concert performances throughout the year.
Day: Thursday
Clothing/special equipment: none
Venue: Music School Led by: Miss Rockley Max cap: n/a
Time: 12:35 – 13:10
Cost: none: 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.
Venue: Music School Led by: Mr Wilson Max cap: n/a
Day: Thursday
Time: 12:35 – 13:10
Clothing/special equipment: Brass Instrument, music (as needed)
Cost: none: none
Packed Lunch: n/a
Description: Open to all saxophonists, Super Saxes you will be playing lots of fun tunes which you get to perform at concerts throughout the year. Often the tunes played are suggested by the Super Saxes team, so get your thinking hats on!
Please note: you must have playing the saxophone for a year.
Day: Thursday
CROSS COUNTRY
Venue: Courts Led by: Mrs Prendergast Max cap: 20
Time: 12:10 – 12:45
Cost: none
Clothing/special equipment: PE kit, trainers, running shoes or football boots (depending on weather), water bottle
Packed Lunch: Yes
GYM SQUAD**
Description: Whether you run to clear your mind or beat your time, cross country could be for you. Making the most of our beautiful grounds, you will be training to run 2-3km and thinking about your technique along the way.
Please note: Pupils attending will eat lunch together after the session.
JUNIOR ORCHESTRA
Day: Friday
Venue: Junior Gym Led by: Ms Burman Max cap: n/a
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
Day: Friday
Venue: Music School Led by: Mr Nicholas Max cap: n/a
Time: 12:35 – 13:10
Clothing/special equipment: Instrument, music (as needed)
Cost: none: none
Packed Lunch: n/a
Description: Open to string, brass, woodwind and percussion players who have been learning for at least a year. Continue to improve your musicianship while playing some fun music and preparing for different events throughout the year!
Please note: you must have playing your instrument for a year and an ability to play a scale on your instrument and read musical notation is recommended.
Friday
Wraparound ACE
Day: Monday
Clothing/special equipment: none
CHESS
Venue: Science Lab Led by: Mr Eden Max cap: 25
Time: 16:00 – 16:45
Cost: £8.40/wk
Packed Lunch: n/a
Description: Develop your chess play as you challenge your friends to games, focusing on strategic play. With Mr Eden, 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: priority will be given to pupils who have previously attended ACE chess.
Contact: tomer.eden@premierchesscoaching.com
CREATIVE KID*
Day: Monday
Clothing/special equipment: none
Venue: M10 Led by: Mr Young Max cap: 30
Time: 16:00 – 16:45
Cost: £9/wk
Packed Lunch: n/a
KARATE
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: Tuesday
Venue: Prevett Hall Led by: Mr Patel Max cap: 25
Time: 16:15 – 17:00
Clothing/special equipment: Gi or PE kit, water bottle
Cost: none: £9/wk
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: Monday
ROBOTICS*
Clothing/special equipment: none
Venue: DT, Boys’ Prep Led by: Mrs Millar Max cap: 10
Time: 16:00 – 17:15 Cost: none: £15/wk Packed Lunch: n/a
Description: Are you curious about robots? Would you like to explore what they can do? If so, Robotics club is the perfect way to explore the branch of technology that deals with the design, construction, operation, and application of robots. Please note: This activity is in collaboration with Habs’ Boys Prep and pick up is from the Boys Prep’ reception. This activity is currently tbc. Please register interest as usual and if it is not running, you will be contacted and offered another activity, if spaces allow.
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
Day: Wednesday
CHAMBER STRINGS
Venue: Music School Led by: Mrs Boyle Max cap: n/a
Time: 16:00 – 16:45
Clothing/special equipment: stringed instrument, music (as needed)
DESCANT RECORDERS
Cost: none
Packed Lunch: n/a
KS2 BALLET*
Description: Open to string musicians, this ensemble is involved in a variety of events throughout the year. Come and play some fun music with Mrs Boyle in Chamber Strings!
Please note: you must have playing your instrument for a year.
Day: Wednesday
Venue: Music School Led by: Mrs Core Max cap: n/a
Time: 16:00 – 16:45
Clothing/special equipment: Recorder, music (as needed)
Cost: none
Packed Lunch: n/a
Description: Ever wanted to try the recorder? Or perhaps you play it already. Come and join the Descant Recorders to play in a group and harmonise with your friends.
Day: Wednesday
Venue: M10 Led by: Miss Georgia Max cap: 14
Time: 16:20 – 17:10
Cost: none: £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 of the term. 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: Wednesday
MANDARIN
Clothing/special equipment: none
Venue: 6 Aleph Led by: Ms Chang Max cap: 20
Time: 16:00 – 16:45 Cost: none: none Packed Lunch: n/a
Description: Want to learn Mandarin? Whether you are a complete beginner or have engaged with Mandarin before, you are invited to join Ms Chang after school on Wednesday to learn how to speak the language through creative games and activities!
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
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