Places

Robotics

An innovative approach, allowing pupils to explore programmable robotics in dynamic creative ways. Technology is advancing rapidly, giving way to a new generation of ways to build, create and invent. Our aim is to introduce pupils to the tools that are available, inspire them with what is possible, and let their imaginations run wild. Technology used: Ozobot, Micro Bit, Otto DIY Smartbot. Club Robotics Club Where Girls’ Prep Classroom When Friday Lunchtime or Wednesday Years 1-2, 3.15pm-4.15pm and Years 3-6, 4.30pm-5.30pm Who Years 1-6 Places 12 Cost Cost Involved

Magical Adventures

Magical Adventures is a method of introducing your child to relaxation and mindfulness. Classes support emotional literacy and mental and physical health, whilst developing concentration skills, creativity and self-esteem. Pupils learn through our unique seven steps that include movement, games, breathing and stretching, peer-to-peer massage, positive affirmations and visualisations. With a more positive frame of mind, pupils become more calm, productive and focused.

Club Magical Adventures Where Girls’ Prep Drama Room When Reception, Tuesday Lunchtime Years 1-2, Monday Lunchtime Years 3-5, Friday Lunchtime Staff Mrs Huckfield Places 10 Term All Year; Reception Spring and Summer Cost Cost Involved

maths buddy club

Year 6 girls buddy up with a Year 10 pupil from the Senior School to help develop their maths skills, focusing on problem solving and verbal explanations. They will work one-to-one each week on a range of activities made available by the Maths teachers.

Club Maths Buddy Club Where Girls’ Prep Science Room Who Year 6 When Tuesday Lunchtime Term Autumn and Spring Staff Mr Staines and Mr Peters Places 24

We take a dynamic approach to learning the beautiful game. We look to tailor each session to best serve each individual pupil within the class. Our aim is to build both their capabilities and confidence in an environment which is fun.

Our sessions include games with chess clocks, tactical training exercises, lateral thinking puzzles, giant team chess and much more.

Additional Information:

All equipment and materials will be provided by the club.

Mindful Chess

Club Mindful Chess Where Science Room When Tuesday Lunchtime Who Years 1-6 Places 40 Term All Year Cost Cost Involved

DANCE AND DRAMA

At Surbiton High Girls’ Preparatory School, we believe in a holistic education and thus Dance and Drama is an essential part of our curriculum. The benefits of performing arts permeate every area of our lives, both personal and social, and therefore it is crucial that our girls be exposed to this subject at a young age. Our girls are taught practical and theoretical skills that will be of value far beyond their schooling careers. We focus on the development of motor skills, spatial awareness, rhythm, communication, vocalisation, improvisation, effective acting techniques and the expression of the whole body, all with the end goal of developing confident, creative individuals. Pupils from Reception to Year 6 are given opportunities to perform both in and outside the classroom, both in formal Dance and Drama lessons, as well as in co-curricular Dance Clubs and Drama Clubs. Every year, Surbiton High Girls’ Prep School hosts a Key Stage 1 Nativity play and Year 4 and Year 6 major productions, often taking the form of a musical. In addition to this, Year 3 and Year 5 have the opportunity to perform in their own Dance and Drama Showcase. There are also opportunities for performance in Inter-House Competitions, Poetry Day recitals and class assemblies.

Drama Club Years 4 and 6

Club Drama Club for Years 4 and 6 Where Drama Room When 3.45pm-5.00pm Year 4 Production Spring Term Year 6 Production Summer Term Staff Mrs King

performing arts scholarship Perform

Perform is a fun-packed drama, dance and singing after school club for Years 1 and 2. Each term is based on one of a range of exciting themes such as: ‘Around the World’, ‘The Circus’, ‘Fairytale Forest’, ‘The Jungle’, ‘The Magician’s Chamber’, ‘Mermaids and Pirates’, ‘Superheroes’, ‘Under the Sea’ or ‘Wild West’.

Club Perform Where Drama When Monday 3.15pm-4.15pm Who Years 1-2 Staff Perform.org.uk Places 30 Term All Year

Club Performing Arts Scholarship Where Drama Room When Thursday Lunchtime Who Year 6 Staff Mrs King Places By Invitation Term Autumn

Enspire LAMDA Drama

Designed to improve communication, confidence and teamwork, the groups are tailored to both age and ability. Pupils work towards the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) Exams.

Club Enspire LAMDA Drama Where Avenue Elmers When Wednesday or Friday 4.30pm-5.30pm Who Years 3-6 Staff Mr Ryan Term All Year Cost Cost Involved

Club Enspire LAMDA Drama Where Charles Burney House Music Room When Wednesday or Friday 3.15pm-4.15pm Who Years 1-2 Staff Mr Ryan Term All Year Cost Cost Involved

This ensemble is suitable for Prep School pupils learning an orchestral string instrument (violin, viola, cello or double bass). The group performs at major concerts. Club Prep Schools’ String Ensemble Where Small Hall, SAR When Wednesday 7.45am-8.15am Who Years 4-6 Staff Mr Whiting Places 30 Term All Year

Prep Music Theory Club

This club is open to all Prep School pupils currently learning a musical instrument, in or out of School. Pupils will work towards graded ABRSM Theory examinations.

Additional Information:

The appropriate level of ‘Music Theory for Young Musicians’ by Ying-Ying Ng workbook will be required and this can be discussed with the teachers. Girls may join this club at any time. Club Prep Schools’ Music Theory Club Where Music Rooms, SAR When Tuesday 7.45am-8.15am Who Years 3-6 Staff Mrs Baldwin, Mrs Sunda, Mr Whiting and Mrs Morris Places 35 Term All Year Cost Cost of Workbook Club Upper Chamber Choir Where Music Room When Tuesday 3.45pm-5.00pm Who Years 5-6 by Audition Staff Mr Hammond-Hall Places 25 Term All Year The Upper Chamber Choir is the elite vocal ensemble of the Girls’ Preparatory School. Members are invited to join after audition and commitment to rehearsals and performances throughout the year is expected. The choir performs at all major school events and participates in external choral competitions. Upper Chamber Choir

Chamber Ensemble

By invitation only. Commitment is expected throughout the term and the ensemble performs at all the major school events, including Prize Giving.

Additional Information:

Club Chamber Ensemble Where Music Rooms, SAR When Monday 7.45am-8.15am Who Years 5-6 by Invitation Staff Mrs Baldwin and Mrs Newman Places 10 Term Spring and Summer