Wraparound ACE

Day: Monday

Clothing/special equipment: iPads/art aprons

Arts Award

Venue: Junior Art Room Led by: Miss Galvin Max cap: 12

Time: 16:00 – 16:45 Cost: £15 total

Packed Lunch: n/a

CLIMBING WALL*

Description: Do you have a passion for art and enjoying developing your creativity and learning about different artists? Over two terms, in Arts Award you will have the chance to try a wealth of art activities and techniques and you will keep a portfolio documenting the process. As you explore new artists and create imaginative pieces, you will keep a record of this in your sketch book and present your achievements to your fellow artists at the end of the course.

Please note: You will be working towards gaining an Entry Level 3 arts qualification and must attend for two terms in order to gain the qualification.

Chess

Day: Monday

Venue: Medburn Led by: Mrs Nutkins & Mrs Mack Max cap: 6

Time: 16:00-17:00 Cost: none

Clothing/special equipment: PE kit, water bottle

Packed Lunch: n/a

Description: Are you courageous? Then dare to scale the super tall climbing wall at the Boys’ School! Learn to climb or improve your skills; all levels are welcome.

Please note: This activity is in collaboration with Habs Boys’ Prep and collection will be from the Boys’ Prep School reception.

Day: Monday

Clothing/special equipment: none

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

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

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

ROBOTICS*(TBC)

Day: Monday

Clothing/special equipment: none

Venue: DT. Boys’ Prep Led by: Mrs Millar Max cap: 10

Time: 16:00-17:15 Cost: £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.

Day: Tuesday

Clothing/special equipment: none

COOK & BAKE*

Venue: Dining Hall Led by: Holroyd Howe Max cap:10 girls 10 boys

Time:16:10-17:00

Cost: £7.50/wk

Packed Lunch: n/a

Fencing

Description: Cook & Bake allows pupils to learn through practical cookery sessions how to make a variety of sweet and savoury dishes, which they can bring home to eat and enjoy. They will also look at menu design and the rainbow plate.

Please note: Any food allergies will be checked against the information provided by parents on the Parent Portal prior to the start of the first Habs Cook and Bake session. 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.

Gym Squad

Day: Tuesday

Venue: BS Prep Hall Led by: Paul Max cap: 12

Time: 16:00-17:00

Clothing/special equipment: pe kit, water bottle

Cost: £15.08/wk

Packed Lunch: n/a

Description: Discover your inner warrior with the Olympic sport of Sword fighting with the British Fencing Development Club of the Year; Paul Davis Fencing Academy. The Academy Fencing Clubs are packed full of Fun, Active Learning, Opportunities to Compete and Represent you School Grading Syllabus, win medals and prizes and learn the art of sword fighting! All Fencing equipment is provided.

Please note: This activity is in collaboration with Habs Boys’ Prep and collection will be from the Boys’ Prep School reception.

Venue: Medburn Centre, Habs Boys Led by: Ms Burman Max cap: n/a

Day: Tuesday

Time: 16:00-17:15

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. Collection will be from the Boys’ Prep School reception.

Contact: ejbgym@gmail.com

Day: Wednesday

Chamber Strings

Descant Recorders

Venue: Music School Led by: Mrs Boyle Max cap: n/a

Time: 16:00-16:45 Cost: none Packed Lunch: n/a

Clothing/special equipment: stringed instrument, music (as needed)

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 been playing your instrument for a year.

Karate

Day: Wednesday

Venue: Music School Led by: Mrs Core Max cap: n/a

Time: 16:00-16:45 Cost: none Packed Lunch: n/a

Clothing/special equipment: recorder, music (as needed)

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.

Venue: Prevett Hall Led by: Mr Patel Max cap:25

Day: Wednesday

Time: 16:15-17:00 Cost: £9/wk Packed Lunch: n/a

Clothing/special equipment: pe kit, karate gi, water bottle

Description: Join Mr Patel, a qualified karate instructor, for Karate after school on Wednesday. Perfect for those who already attend Karate, 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

Day: Wednesday

KS2 BALLET*

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. 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. 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.

Contact:thelondonballetclub@gmail.com

Mandarin

Day: Wednesday

Clothing/special equipment: none

Venue: 6 Aleph Led by: Ms Chang Max cap: 14

Time: 16:00-16:45 Cost: 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

SWIM SQUAD**

Venue: Swimming Pool Led by: Mrs Prendergast Max cap: n/a

Time: 16:00-17:00 Cost: none Packed Lunch: n/a

Clothing/special equipment: Swimming kit, water bottle

Description: Would you like to represent Habs in friendly and league Gala`s. Swimming Squad is an opportunity to attend weekly training sessions to improve your technique, speed, and stamina.

Please note: Trials for Year 6 will take place on Thursday 21 September and trials for Year 5 will take place on Thursday 28 September. Swim Squad will commence for the selected pupils on Thursday 5 October.

Day: Friday

FOOTBALL SQUAD**

Python Coding

Water Polo

Venue: Field/Courts Led by: Mr Browne Max cap: 15

Time: 16:00-17:00 Cost: none

Clothing/special equipment: Football boots, trainers, shin pads, water bottle

Packed Lunch: n/a

Description: Do you dream of being a future Lioness and love to work as a team? Mr Browne, a qualified football coach, will help you develop your skills and match play through games and activities. You will have the opportunity to rotate through the different positions and, if selected, play in matches and tournaments against other schools.

Please note: Trials will take place on Friday 22 September and Friday 29 September. Football Squad will continue for selected pupils from Friday 6 October.

Day: Friday

Clothing/special equipment:

Venue: ICT Suite Led by: Ms Kalifa Max cap:20

Time: 16:10 - 17:00 Cost: £15/wk

Packed Lunch: n/a

Description: Curious about coding? Then come to Python Coding Club! Here you will improve your computer skills by taking part in fun activities and games based around coding.

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.

Venue: Swimming Pool Led by: Mrs Patel / Watford Water Polo Max cap: 20

Day: Friday

Time: 16:00-16:45 Cost: £5.50/wk

Clothing/special equipment: Swimming kit, water bottle

Packed Lunch: n/a

Description: Want to try water polo? This fun and energetic club will give you a general introduction to water polo that includes swimming with the ball, passing, shooting and mini matches. Take part in fun skill sessions, improve your fitness and develop your swimming all in one go.

Please note: You must be able to swim 25m without any help Priority will be given to pupils currently in Year 5, who have attended Water Polo as part of this year’s ACE

Contact: Watfordwaterpolo123@gmail.com