Spring Term 2022 Clubs brochure

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Saint Nicholas School Extra-Curricular Clubs & Activities – Spring Term 2022

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Clubs & Activities Spring Term 2022.........................................06 Lower School Music Club..........................................................08 Ballet............................................................................................08 A Cappella Singing Club..........................................................08 Construction Club......................................................................08 Card Sharks.................................................................................08 Mindfulness Club........................................................................08 African Dance Club & Dance from Around the World Club ....10 Media Studies Club....................................................................10 Fun Club......................................................................................10 Maths Challenge Club..............................................................10 knitting/Sewing Club..................................................................10 Classics Club...............................................................................10 Recorder Club............................................................................11 Creative Writing Club................................................................11 Spanish........................................................................................11 School Band...............................................................................11 Karate..........................................................................................11 French Speaking Club...............................................................11 Story Box Club.............................................................................13 Eco Club......................................................................................13 www.saintnicholasschool.net

Journalism Club..........................................................................13 Busy Bees Club...........................................................................13 Drawing and Art Club...............................................................13 School Production......................................................................13 Baking Club................................................................................14 Spanish Film Club.......................................................................14 Star Wars Club............................................................................14 Young Voices..............................................................................14 Bee Bots Club.............................................................................15 Art and Craft Club.....................................................................15 Sting Performing Arts..................................................................15 Science Clinic.............................................................................15 Comic Book Indie Movie Club ................................................15 Sports Clubs & Activities Spring Term 2022..............................18 Basketball....................................................................................20 Girls Netball Training...................................................................20 Boys Football...............................................................................20 Girls Football Club......................................................................20 Social Football............................................................................20 Badminton/Table Tennis Club...................................................20 Running Club..............................................................................20 Trampolining Club......................................................................21 Hip Hop Pop................................................................................21 St Nicholas School Clubs, Sports Clubs & Activities | 03

Lower School Music Club (Mrs Jones) Yr 3-5

Upper School Band (Mrs Bowerman) Yr 9-11

*Ballet (Mrs Padfield and Mrs Phol) Reception – Yr 2

Middle School Band (Mrs Bowerman) Yr 3-5

A Cappella Singing (Mrs Bowerman) Yr 9-11) *Ballet (Mrs Padfield and Mrs Phol) Yr 3-7

A Cappella Singing (Mrs Bowerman) Yr 6-8 Construction Club (Mrs Thomas) Yr 1-2 pupils, Max 15

*Karate (Mr Thackray)

Card Sharks (Mrs Ridley-Warren) Yr 6-7

French Speaking Club (Ms Gul-Fraissange) Yr 10-11

Mindfulness Club (Miss Farrow) Yr 1-2

Story Box Club (Miss Diprose) Yr 3, Max 10

Around the World Dance Club and Eco Club African Dance Club (Mrs Peckham and Mr Jackson (Ms Perdrisat and Mrs Nicholson) Yr 4, Max 10 Yr 7 and Yr 3-4 Journalism Club Media Studies Club (Ms Cook) Yr 6-8 (Ms Gillman) Yr 9-11 Busy Bees Club Fun Club (Mrs Curtis) Reception (Mrs Bradley) Reception, Max 10 Drawing and Art Club Team Maths Challenge Club (Mrs Shubrook) Yr 2 (Mr Russell) Yr 8-9 School Production Club Knitting/Sewing Club (Mrs Storey) Yr 7-8

Baking Club (Miss Di-Pasquale and Ms Wharfe) Yr 8, Invitation Only Spanish Film Club (Mrs Burchfield) Yr 10 Star Wars Club (Mrs Armitage) Yr 9-11, Max 22 School Production Club (Mrs Bradford, Miss Agrotis, Mrs Bowerman and Mrs Johnson)

Young Voices (Miss Perez) Yr 5, Max 18

*Sting Performing Arts Yr 2

Bee Bots Club (Mrs McIntyre) Yr 1, Max 15

*Sting Performing Arts Yr 3-5

Art and Crafts Club (Mrs Claridge) Yr 3

*Sting Performing Art Yr 6+ Science Clinic (Miss Johnson) Yr 10-11 Comic Book Indie Movie Club (Mr Rodriguez) Yr 7-8

(Mrs Bradford, Miss Agrotis, Mrs Bowerman and Mrs Johnson)

Classics Club (Ms Beston) Yr 7-8 Recorder Club (Mrs Sheriff) Yr 6-7 Creative Writing Club (Dr Brooke) Yr 9-11 *Spanish Club (Mrs Clay) Yr 1-2 *Spanish Club (Mrs Clay) Yr 3-6

• *Karate, Ballet, Sting Performing Arts & Hip Hop Pop clubs incur additional costs.

• The following GCSE focused classes are running in addition to those on the grid.

• GCSE Maths Revision (Mr Russell/Mrs Copnell/Mrs Storey/Ms Wharfe) – Monday lunchtime • GCSE 3D Design (Mr Smith) – Monday after school • GCSE Art (Mrs Mulinder) – Wednesday after school • GCSE Food Technology and Nutrition (Mrs Ridley-Warren) – Wednesday after school • GCSE PE Revision (Mr Tucker) – Thursday after school

MONDAY MORNING

FRIDAY A Cappella Singing (Mrs Bowerman) Yr 3-5

Basketball Yr 6-7 (Mr Brown), 8am – 8.30am, sports hall

TUESDAY Basketball Yr 8-9 (Mr Brown), 8am – 8.30am, sports hall

WEDNESDAY Badminton/Table Tennis Club Yr 4-5 (Mr Tucker), 8am - 8.30am, sports hall

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Badminton Club/Table Tennis Club Yr 6-7 (Mr Brown), 8am - 8.30am, sports hall

Badminton/Table Tennis Club Yr 8-9 (Mr Tucker), 8am - 8.30am, sports hall

Running Club Yr 3-5 (Mrs Mizon), 8am – 8.30am, sports field

Hip Hop Pop (TBC awaiting numbers to see if club runs). Reception, 8am – 8.30am, coffee shop, 15 spaces

Boys Football Yr 5-6 (George Glock external Coach), 4pm – 5pm, hard court

Harlow Primary school fixtures Yr 1-6 (Mr Tucker/Mr Brown)

LUNCHTIME

THURSDAY

AFTER-SCHOOL

WEDNESDAY

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TUESDAY

MORNING LUNCHTIME AFTER-SCHOOL

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MONDAY

Girls Netball Yr 3-6 (Mrs Sanders, Mrs Rule and Mrs Sturrock-Jackson), 4pm – 5pm, sports hall/courts

Girls Football Yr 5-10 (Mrs Sanders), 4pm – 5pm, sports field/sports hall, 30 spaces, 3 weeks only

Football Yr 1-2 (Mr George Glock, external football coach), 3.30pm – 4.30pm, hard court

Social Football Year 6-10 (Mr Tucker and Mr Brown) 4pm – 5pm, hard court, 25 spaces

Girls Netball Yr 7-11 (Mrs Sanders, Miss Crewe and Mrs Sturrock-Jackson), 4pm – 5pm, courts, 3 weeks only after which this switches to Tuesday 4pm – 5pm

Trampolining Yr 6 (Mrs Hill), 10 spaces only, 4pm - 5pm, sports hall (only for pupils who have not done trampolining club before)

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Clubs & Activities Spring Term 2022 Lower School Music Club Come and enjoy making music by learning how to use GarageBand for iPads. Children will have the opportunity to compose their own music whilst having a lot of fun.

The equipment required for this club is an iPad and personal headphones. Children will also be required to download ‘GarageBand’.

accompaniment. We are hoping to be part of the ISA A Cappella competition in March 2022.

Ballet (Reception – Year 7) The classes combine ballet with general dance, and we hope to work towards performances throughout the year.

Dancing encourages discipline, creativity, and the artistic skills, together with improving confidence and physical development.

If you would like your child to join please email Emma Jane Padfield on emmajane@wealdhallfarm.com and details will be sent directly to you.

Card Sharks (Year 6-7) Pupils in Year 6 and 7 are welcome to attend this club. Pupils will be learning and teaching each other different card games.

From Top trumps to Uno, IQ cards to playing cards, club members will be learning to play a wide range of card games. The club is intended to be relaxed and fun for all, and an opportunity to make new friends. Please bring along your best card games.

A Cappella Singing Club (Year 3 – 11) A Cappella singing for lower, middle and upper school pupils (split into three age categories across the week). These groups involve singing current songs but with no piano or band

Mindfulness Club (Year 1-2) This after school club is a mixture of mindful yoga, meditation and mindful colouring. It’s the perfect way to unwind after a busy day at school!

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Construction Club (Year 1 and 2) Children have the opportunity to use their imaginations to experiment with and explore a range of construction materials to create models and structures. This includes the use of Lego, Knex, Marble Runs, Gears, Magic Tracks and more. This club allows children to work collaboratively to problem solve and to engage in role play activities. Children can also challenge themselves to independently create models.

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Clubs & Activities Spring Term 2022 African Dance Club and Dance from Around the World Club (Year 7 and Year 3-4) These two themed dance clubs for two different age groups are now being run as one combined club. The vibrant club embraces dance steps, travelling movements and the rhythm of Africa. Pupils have the opportunity to gain an understanding of African dance culture and learn a range of dance techniques and develop choreography ideas to work towards an appearance at Harlow’s Multicultural Dance Festival.

Media Studies Club (Year 9-11) In Media Studies Club pupils learn how to analyse a variety of media forms, such as film, TV and marketing, with the intention of putting what is learnt into practice. Currently the club’s focus in on film: how Hollywood film narratives are typically constructed and why. Stemming from this, it is hoped that pupils will produce plans for a film of their own (such as scripts and storyboards) eventually leading to some filming and editing of a scene from the created film.

Fun Club (Reception) Children from across the year group come together to choose different toys to explore and play with each week.

The club is a great forum in which to build new friendships and to independence as the children choose what activities to do each week.

Maths Challenge Club (Year 8-9) In the spring, Saint Nicholas will take a team of Year 8 and 9 pupils to a Team Maths Challenge competition in Cambridge.

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Clubs & Activities Spring Term 2022 This club is for pupils who would like to take part in that competition. Each week pupils try different types of puzzles and questions in preparation for the spring time event.

war helmets from card. Next, club members will be looking at Roman villas in Britain and are starting by designing their own mosaics.

Knitting/Sewing Club (Year 7-8) Come to knitting club and learn to knit like Tom Daley! Pupils will also learn how to use a sewing machine and will be making cushions. A list of required items will be provided to all club members and will include material, cushion pad, thread and a zip. Wool will also be required when pupils become more proficient.

Knitting (and sewing) club runs on a Monday after school and any potential club participants should email Mrs Storey to confirm their place as spaces are limited.

Recorder Club (Year 6-7) This club follows the Music Medals syllabus, which includes teacher-led assessments for younger learners. The sessions build on what has already been taught in group lessons and enable pupils to gain recognition for their hard work. There are five progressive levels: Copper and Bronze are stepping stones to Grade 1; Silver, Gold and Platinum reward further progress.

Classics Club (Year 7-8) Recently, the focus of this club has been around the Roman invasion of Britain. Pupils have explored what the Celtic people who lived here would have looked like and lived like, while comparing fighting tactics with the scary Romans pictured. They have also assembled archaeological fragments of the Battersea shield and have made

Creative Writing Club (Year 9-11) The creative writing group, for pupils in years 9-11, offers an opportunity for pupils to explore their imaginations and hone their skills of self-expression. Through various prompts and tasks, pupils can improve their descriptive writing skills in an informal context. Through a mixture of discussion, drafting, and reading aloud, we produce a wide variety of pieces, both short and long. This is not a specifically examorientated activity, but what we do will be valuable for the academic progress of all those who participate.

Spanish (Year 1-6) Have fun with the Spanish language. Call Mrs Clay directly

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on 01279 721402 to book your child’s place.

School Band (Year 6-11) There are two school band clubs – one for upper school musicians and one later in the week for middle school musicians. The school band is open to anyone who plays violin, cello, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, recorder.

Karate Karate is a great way to increase fitness, confidence and selfesteem. It is also a great forum in which to learn humility and respect for others, whilst also learning the basics of how to defend yourself.

This weekly session is run by qualified UKA Sensei, Daniel Thackray.

French Speaking Club (Year 10 and 11) The French Speaking Club is open to Year 10 and 11 pupils studying French who would like to practise role-play, photo description and conversation skills. Pupils work together, helping each other with their own areas of strength and weakness. Past paper and mock materials are used for practice and pupils are able to get immediate feedback from Mrs Gül-Fraissange during the sessions.

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Clubs & Activities Spring Term 2022 Story Box Club (Year 3) In this club, the children are inspired to make their own favourite story within a box. This means making puppets, which are hand sewn, and placing them in a wonderful setting from their favourite story. Recently the children have carefully designed templates of their puppets and carefully cut and sewn them together before creating their scene within their boxes. It’s a fantastic way to bring stories to life.

Eco Club (Year 4) This club is a great way to get back to nature and to put those green fingers to good use. Pupils have fun maintaining the school allotments, harvesting the vegetables, looking after local wildlife, discovering new mini beasts through pond dipping and thinking of new ways for the school to be even more environmentally friendly. Hard work is often rewarded by toasting marshmallows over a fire and drinking hot chocolate with friends. This club is limited to 10 pupils.

Journalism Club (Year 6-8) Journalism club is split into two sections. The first half of the www.saintnicholasschool.net

session gives pupils the opportunity to watch, discuss and share their opinions on current news topics. The second half of the session is given to pupils to report the news concerning both the school and the wider community. The pupils work together to research, write, edit and distribute a newsletter.

Busy Bees Club (Reception) This Spring Reception will have the opportunity to take part in ‘Busy Bees Club’. Here your child will work on their Fine Motor Skills through a range of activities including, but not limited to: threading, playdough, cutting along lines, finger gym challenges, sticker pictures, colour, mark making and mazes, using pegs, tweezers and tongs, the list is endless.

Each week we will have a specific focus that will develop your child’s fingers and thumb strength, and hand eyecoordination, important in early writing and a number of other important life skills, such as, pulling up a zip, getting dressed and putting shoes on.

Drawing and Art Club (Year 2) Art and drawing club provides the opportunity to learn different artist techniques, with each session exploring different techniques and styles. The class will cover model making, printmaking, painting and drawing. All activities will be carefully planned to stimulate enthusiasm and enjoyment of art.

School Production This year, the annual school production will be ‘We will Rock you’ and the performance will be staged in the St Nicholas School Clubs, Sports Clubs & Activities | 13

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All children who wish to be involved in the production are invited to attend rehearsals with Mrs Bradford and Miss Agrotis on Tuesdays from 4pm until 5pm. Choreography rehearsals for the production will also take place on Tuesdays between 4pm until 5pm with Mrs Johnson and music rehearsals for the production will take place on Wednesdays between 4pm and 5pm with Mrs Bowerman.

Baking Club (Year 8) The Baking Club provides the Year 8 members with a different recipe every week.

Pupils will learn how to create simple bakes from scratch and pick up new kitchen and teamwork skills as they will bake in pairs.

Spanish Film Club (Year 10) In Spanish club this term, we are going to be showing some Spanish language films. This will be for Year 10. Films aren’t just for fun: they also give us a cultural education that enriches our language comprehension. Films show a more 14 | St Nicholas School Clubs, Sports Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities Spring Term 2022 natural form of language with authentic vocabulary and slang, teaching us to connect words with associated body language. Furthermore, the visual aspect of a film helps to support listening comprehension along with vocabulary recall. Of course, we want to enjoy some ‘palomitas’ and have fun too!

Star Wars Club (Year 9-11) “Star Wars is a modern way to tell ancient stories”. The club will be an opportunity to learn more about the Star Wars films, including exploring the stories and characters, going behind the scenes, investigating the design and production of the films and examining the cultural impact of Star Wars.

Young Voices (Year 5) Young Voices gives children the opportunity to perform in some of the world’s greatest arenas alongside incredible artists. Being able to do this surrounded by school friends helps build their self-belief and confidence and their ability to communicate as part of a team, which is invaluable. After months of rehearsing, pupils feel a huge sense of achievement and pride in being able to perform at the end and parents are also able to share the experience as part of the audience. The weekly singing www.saintnicholasschool.net

rehearsals help to relieve stress, regulate breathing and brings enormous pleasure. It’s no wonder that young Voices is over subscribed year after year.

Bee Bots Club (Year 1) Bee Bots Club is a fantastic way for children to understand coding. The children use their coding skills to input directions onto their Bee Bots to make them move to different places. The children have lots of fun moving them around the different mats with different themes. Pupils also have the opportunity to play the Bee Bot game on the iPad and occasionally also try their hand at controlling the Bee Bots from the iPads.

Art and Craft Club (Year 3) In the Year 3 art and craft club the children enjoy a variety of different activities.

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There is a different focus each week and the children take home their wonderful pieces of art.

Sting Performing Arts STING performing arts is a nationwide theatre company delivering the arts to those who like to perform and have fun whilst gaining confidence with a high standard of training from all industry professionals.

We teach our students the foundation in performing, and provide a safe fun class one day a week for all students to enjoy.

We believe performing arts sets the foundation for young people to develop lifelong skills such as communication, imaginations and self-confidence.

There are three different age groups: - Year 2 - Year 3-5 - Year 6+ Science Clinic (Year 10-11) Struggling with biology or chemistry, want to do some revision, or just need a confidence boost? Then this club is the place to come to. Open to Years 9, 10 and 11 and all abilities welcome.

Comic Book Indie Movie Club (Year 7-8) The streams of media cross and one of the biggest genre moving recently is that of graphic artists into the theatres.

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Clubs & Activities Spring Term 2022 lost….. but not always. Some smaller publishers and genre in the art have also made the crossover. In this term we will be looking at the original graphic artists work and then watching their interpretation as a movie. Graphic novels and movies will include: Scott Pilgrim and Dr Horrible’s Sing along Blog. These will be edited to be suitable not only for the age group but also for viewing in a school.

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Sports Clubs & Activities Spring Term 2022 Basketball (Years 6-7 and Years 8-9) Morning basketball club on a Monday and Tuesday before school is a chance for pupils to improve their ball skills in preparation for the basketball season.

Girls netball training (Years 3-6 and Year 7-11) Netball club is open to all pupils, regardless of their experience and ability. It is a formal coaching session that will help pupils develop their skills and understanding of how to play the game. Whether they want to play for the school team, improve their skills or just have some fun playing, then this is the club for them! The club is run by school staff and also a Tegate Netball Club coach.

Boys Football (Years 1-2 and Years 5-6) These sessions are held on Monday and Thursday respectively and are led by our external academy coach George Glock, providing opportunities for pupils to improve on their skill set and potentially get selected for school teams.

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to prepare for the up and coming football season and to continue to build on one of our most popular sports.

Social Football (Years 6-10) This football club is led by Mr Tucker and Mr Brown and focusses on improving skill set and developing friendships.

Badminton/Table Tennis Club Badminton and table tennis club is held on Thursday before school and is a chance for pupils to enjoy the more social side of both sports.

Running Club, (Years 3-5) Morning running club on a Thursday morning is a great opportunity for pupils to develop their endurance in a fun setting around the school grounds. The club focuses on technique as well as teaching the difference between endurance running and speed running.

Trampolining Club (Year 6) Trampolining is a great way to stay active - whilst keeping fit, having fun, developing flexibility, practicing hand-eye coordination and learning exciting new skills. It is a non competitive club, in which children learn basic skills each week, in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. As they progress through the term, they will be able to perform routines, using the skills they have learnt.

This club is for Year 6 children who have not attended trampolining club before.

Hip Hop Pop (Reception) This is a great lower school club which is led by our external tutor and Hip Hop Pop expert, Alisha. Pupils have the chance to experience the thrills of street dance.

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