This booklet provides details of the extra-curricular clubs available to pupils for the Autumn term 2025.
Extra-curricular opportunities are a wonderful way to socialise with current friends and make new ones. It is also a chance to develop knowledge and skills in areas both familiar and new. Please encourage your daughter to make the most of what we have on offer.
Clubs available:
FREE CLUBS: (please book through SOCS)
• Before school and Breaktime clubs
• Lunchtime clubs
• Afterschool clubs
PAID CLUBS: (Most paid clubs to be booked through the club provider)
BOOKINGS
The Clubs Fair on Friday 5th September provides an opportunity for all pupils to find out more about the clubs on offer this term. The SOCS booking system for the Autumn Term clubs is open from 10:00 am Saturday 6th September until 6:00 pm on Monday 8th September.
If you have been successful in booking a place online, you can assume your daughter will be attending that club from the week beginning Monday 15th September. Please note that once a club becomes full, you may register your interest on the waiting list booking option.
Please may we ask that our Form 1 pupils select up to a maximum of three lunchtime clubs and two after school clubs for this first term. Crucially this will allow Form 1 pupils to attend some clubs and have at least two days a week to play outside and develop friendships in the playground, helping them to settle well into their new school environment. This first, longer term (with longer journeys to school for some), is often tiring and we encourage pupils to maintain a careful balance of activities and play.
Please note that all Junior School pupils will not be able to attend more than one club on any given lunchtime as they will also need time to eat their lunch.
PARENTS NEW TO SOCS
Parents using SOCS for the first time will need to activate their account by also completing the following steps:
• Follow the link below to the SOCS login page.
• Click on ‘Activate Account’.
• Enter your email address using the same email used to access the Parent Portal.
• A link will automatically be sent to that email address which will then enable you to activate the account.
www.socscms.com
A SOCS help page can be found on the Parent Portal.
FREE CLUBS BEFORE SCHOOL AND BREAKTIME PAID CLUB BOOKINGS
If your daughter signs up to attend Musical Theatre which requires half a term’s notice, she will be booked into that club for the whole year. If you wish to cancel this paid club, you need to give half a term’s notice, using the link on MSP. For all other clubs you will need to communicate directly with the club provider using the link provided.
If you have any enquiries regarding clubs, please send your email to jsclubs@lehs.org.uk.
CHAMBER GROUPS
(Invitation only)
The chamber groups meet weekly and are made up of musicians who are grade 5 or above. Pupils are invited to join and are expected to commit to the group for the whole year.
BANGING ON!
(Invitation only)
Banging On! is a percussion ensemble for pupils in U1, L2 and U2. This club is invitation only.
JAZZ BAND
(Invitation only)
Jazz Band is open to any pupil of grade 2 standard and above on an orchestral wind instrument (woodwind or brass). Pupils are expected to commit to the band for the whole year. Jazz Band will perform in concerts through the year. Rehearsals are weekly.
JUNIOR HOLLES SINGERS
(Invitation only)
Pupils are invited to audition for a place in Junior Holles Singers (JHS) once they have been a member of the school choir for three terms. Once a place has been offered and accepted, pupils will be expected to attend two morning rehearsals each week throughout the academic year. JHS proudly perform in concerts.
SWIM SQUAD L2 AND U2 (Invitation only)
Swim squad is invitation only and runs before school and is for L2 and U2 pupils. Pupils are prepared for competitions by gaining experience at swimming galas. The PE teachers monitor all the pupils in swimming lessons and based on this, some pupils will be invited to specific swimming training clubs. Regular attendance and commitment are required to ensure invitations to galas.
STRING SUPERHEROES (Invitation only)
String Superheroes is invitation only and takes place on during Thursday breaktimes throughout the academic year. It is a fun club for beginners in violin, viola and ‘cello.
LUNCHTIME CLUBS
ARTSPARKS
ArtSparks is available to F1 and U1 pupils. ArtSparks is run by an enthusiastic team of LEH Sixth Form History of Art students whose aim is to inspire a love of art. Each week pupils will learn about an artist, painting or movement as inspiration for them to make their own creations. Making Matisse cut-outs and Grayson Perry inspired tapestries are just a few examples of the exciting ArtSpark activities.
BOARD GAME AND PUZZLE CLUB
Board games and puzzle club is open to pupils in all year groups. Pupils will have fun playing popular board games while developing skills in speaking, listening, reasoning and collaborating. The club provides an opportunity for children to socialise with others across the year groups.
CHEERLEADING CLUB
Cheerleading club is open to all L2 and U2 pupils and is a chance to combine gymnastics skills with dance. Pupils learn specific cheerleading stunts, jumps and arm actions. There will be an opportunity to perform a routine for this at Sports Day and the Arts Festival.
COMPUTER SCIENCE CLUB
Step into the world of creativity and code at our lunchtime Computer Science club! All F1 and U1 pupils are welcome to get hands-on with exciting programs and gadgets to build projects that move, draw, buzz, and blink. From playful algorithms to eye-catching animations, there’s something for every curious mind. Come along, have fun, and unlock the magic of what you can make with code.
COMIC CLUB
This club is available to F1 and U1 pupils. In comic club, pupils will have the opportunity to flex their creative muscles by creating their very own characters and comic strips.
DANCE CLUB
Dance club is open to F1 and U1 pupils. Pupils will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of dance styles. The club is available for all pupils and no experience is necessary.
DEBATING CLUB
How about joining in some lively discussion on different topics with some sixth form pupils. The pupils who are part of our Model UN club would like to you to join them for some lively debating at lunchtime. This club is for L2 and U2 pupils.
DRAMA CLUB
This term Drama club is for L2 and U2 pupils. Drama club offers pupils the chance to develop their performance skills in a fun and safe environment. Sessions will vary each week and will include popular drama-based games, role play, improvisation and group performances. Activities will be designed to help pupils grow in confidence as performers, develop new skills and to further their enjoyment of drama!
ECOLOGY CLUB
Ecology club is open to U1-U2 year groups in the Autumn term and involves looking at different organisms and their habitats. We are lucky enough to have lots of birds and mini beasts on site and pupils investigate pondlife, look under the logs and assist in developing the rest of the garden to attract more wildlife.
FRENCH, GERMAN AND SPANISH CLUBS
These are fun, language clubs for beginners, run by the Language Assistants from the Senior School and activities include songs and games. These clubs run for the whole term, and we expect pupils to commit to every session.
French club is open to U1-U2 pupils.
German club is open to U2 pupils to give them a taster before senior school.
Spanish club is open to pupils in U1-U2.
GYM CLUBS
The lunchtime gym clubs are open to U1- U2 pupils in the Autumn term. There will be separate U1 club and a combined L2 and U2 club. Pupils work on balance, core strength and flexibility, as well as their skill set with a specialist coach. It is from these lunchtime clubs that some pupils are selected to take part in the gym squad.
JUNIOR SCHOOL CHOIRS
The Junior School Choir is open to all pupils in the school who enjoy singing. This year the choir will be run on two different lunchtimes. Tuesday club will be for F1 and U1 pupils and Friday club will be for L2 and U2 pupils. Pupils are invited to join and participate for the entire year. The Junior School Choir will perform in concerts throughout the year. Rehearsals are weekly.
PLAYGROUND GAMES
F1 playground games – A new and exciting club at the Junior School designed to help Form 1 children settle into their new school environment through fun and engaging activities. Play is essential for children’s development, fostering creativity, physical fitness, and emotional wellbeing. Our club offers a variety of games that encourage teamwork,
problem-solving, and social interaction. It will also help the children build their own repertoire of games that they can play in the playground when there is not an adult guiding them. By participating, children will have the opportunity to develop bonds with other children, build confidence, and develop important social skills.
MINDFUL CREATIVITY
Mindful Creativity club, as the name suggests, is about taking time out in your day to do something mindful and creative. There will be a wide range of mindful activities on offer and we will use the outdoor space whenever possible. Mindful creativity is open to F1 and U1 pupils.
MINDFUL RELAXATION
Pupils will practise various forms of relaxation in keeping with the Bounce programme and the suggested Calming Cara techniques. They will also be given opportunities to participate in partner yoga and peer massage. Pupils’ own ideas for relaxation will be welcomed and implemented, as appropriate.
NETBALL CLUBS
Lunchtime netball clubs are open to F1 and U1 pupils during specified sessions. All pupils are welcome to come and improve their netball skills. All sessions are designed to help to improve pupils’ fitness levels, games awareness and experience competition.
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Symphony Orchestra is open to all pupils of grade 3 standard and above on an orchestral instrument (not piano or guitar). Pupils are invited to join and participate for the whole year. Symphony Orchestra will perform in concerts through the year. Rehearsals are weekly.
SCIENCE AND NATURE APPRECIATION CLUB
In this lunchtime edition of the after-school club, pupils will have the opportunity to explore science and nature in a relaxed, fun and creative way. We will undertake activities in the nature garden, watch age-appropriate documentaries and complete creative projects inspired by nature and science. This club is open to L2 and U2 pupils. It is suggested that interested pupils should sign up to either the lunchtime or after school club, rather than attending both.
STEM CLUB
STEM club is open to F1 and U1 pupils. Pupils will explore a range of challenges and activities in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. Activities will often be hands-on and will involve working with others to solve problems. STEM club will be run for the whole term by our sixth form STEM ambassadors.
TAG RUGBY
Tag rugby is open to L2 and U2 pupils. Tag rugby is a fun, non-contact version of rugby suitable for all ages. It is a great introduction to the sport and is similar to the traditional game, but each player wears shorts with Velcro patches and two tags attached. Attacking players will attempt to dodge, evade and pass the ball while defenders attempt to prevent them scoring by ‘tagging’ – pulling a Velcro tag from the ball carrier. As well as
playing games of tag rugby the children will be learning rugby basics like passing, positioning and teamwork.
TRAINING ORCHESTRA
Training Orchestra is for pupils who play an orchestral instrument (not piano or guitar) and are not yet at grade 2 standard. This ensemble will prepare pupils for entry to Symphony Orchestra with other pupils selected from Symphony Orchestra to act as their mentors. Rehearsals are weekly.
RUNNING CLUB
Pupils in L2 and U2 are invited to take part in the running clubs. We ask that pupils demonstrate commitment to this club for one term. This is a great opportunity for pupils to improve stamina and fitness, and a fun club where older pupils are encouraged to support younger participants. They will all have the chance to run at Bushy Park for some of their running club sessions throughout the year that will happen over lunch time. A select few will also be put forward for various cross-country competitions.
STRING ENSEMBLE
(invitation only)
The string ensemble is open to pupils who are at about grade 3 standard and above. Pupils are invited to join and participate for the whole year. The string ensemble will perform in concerts throughout the year. Rehearsals are weekly.
SWIM SQUAD
(invitation only)
Lunchtime swim squad is for U1 pupils only. The PE teachers closely and regularly monitor all the pupils in their swimming lessons and based on this, some pupils will be invited to specific swimming training clubs. In the club, pupils are prepared for competitions and invited to gain additional experience by attending swimming galas when they are ready. Regular attendance and commitment are required to ensure invitations to galas.
SWIM SQUAD DEVELOPMENT
(invitation only)
Lunchtime Development squad is an invite only club for pupils in U1, L2 & U2. The PE teachers monitor girls closely in curriculum lessons and may invite them to these sessions to fine tune their techniques and skills. These girls may be called upon to swim in school galas should members of the swimming squad be unavailable.
TOUCH TYPING
(These sessions are on a first come, first served basis)
These sessions cannot be booked in advance. Touch typing is available for U1, L2 and U2 year groups, two lunchtimes per week. Pupils do not need to book in advance for this club. There is a limit of 24 computers, so admission will be on a first come, first served basis.
YOGA CLUB
Yoga club is open to all pupils. Yoga for children has many benefits to supporting positive mental health. Children are taught way in which they may manage stress through healthy movement, body awareness, breathing techniques and meditation. By learning how to use their bodies in a healthy way, each pupil, no matter what their ability, can develop a sense of belonging and become part of a healthy, non-competitive group. This in turn helps to build concentration and increase confidence and positive selfimage, in a safe and nurturing environment. We learn in a fun and creative space through games and individual challenges.
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS
ART CLUB
Art club offers pupils the opportunity to engage in artistic activities in a fun and relaxed environment. Pupils complete ongoing projects throughout the term and experiment with a variety of mediums. Please note that a full term’s commitment is expected for this club. Art club is open to all pupils.
CODING CLUB
Coding club is for L2 and U2 pupils. This club allows pupils take part in different coding projects throughout the term. The club extends pupils’ understanding of coding and enables them to become familiar with our Spheros and Microbits.
FOOTBALL CLUB
Football club takes place after school and is open this term to all pupils. Football club helps pupils to develop the fundamental skills such as passing, moving into space, as well as game related activities. In addition, pupils develop their understanding of games situations, co-ordination and body control. This club will run until half term.
GARDENING CLUB
Gardening club runs after school for the first half of the term and is open to U1, L2 and U2 pupils. Together pupils will have lots of fun in the garden learning how to plant seeds and grow flowering plants, exploring how to grow vegetables in our raised beds. The club also encourages pupils to find out how to encourage beneficial wildlife into our environment.
Pupils will need wellies and an old t-shirt or shirt (big enough to cover up school clothes) and your green fingers!
GLEE CLUB
Glee club is an informal sing-along club. Join us for pop songs and songs from shows. No experience necessary, just a willingness to join in and have fun! Glee club is open to pupils in U1, L2 and U2.
MUSIC THEORY
(invitation only)
Music Theory Club is open to girls preparing for ABRSM instrumental exams grades 6-8, who would like to get an early start in preparing to take the ABRSM grade 5 theory exam.
NETBALL
Monday after school netball is open to all U2 pupils where they will work on their ball skills and overall game play.
Wednesday afterschool netball is open to all L2 pupils where they will get to continue to develop their netball skills and knowledge of the game.
SCIENCE AND NATURE APPRECIATION CLUB
Pupils will have the opportunity to explore science and nature in a relaxed, fun and creative way. We will undertake activities in the nature garden, watch age-appropriate documentaries and complete creative projects inspired by nature and science. This club is open to all pupils, but a lunchtime edition is also available for L2 and U2 pupils. It is suggested that interested pupils should sign up to either the lunchtime or after school club, rather than attending both.
SCRABBLE CLUB
Scrabble club is open to all pupils who would like to play this internationally famous word game. Discover new words and explore strategies for playing and winning but above all have fun!
SWIM SQUAD
(invitation only)
After school swim squad is for L2 and U2 pupils. The PE teachers closely and regularly monitor all the pupils in their swimming lessons and based on this, some pupils will be invited to specific swimming training clubs. In the club, pupils are prepared for competitions and invited to gain additional experience by attending swimming galas when they are ready. Regular attendance and commitment are required to ensure invitations to galas.
WEAVING CLUB
Weaving club is a calm and creative activity which is open to all year groups. Pupils will explore the skills of weaving paper, ribbon and thread to create different effects, working on a variety of crafting projects over time.
ZENTANGLE
Love doodling and creating patterns? Why not join our Zentangle club and create some beautiful abstract art! This club is open to all year groups.
PAID CLUBS
Please check paid clubs carefully as most are now booked directly via the club provider. These clubs will only appear in SOCS once we have received the names from the club provider.
CHESS CLUBS
We offer a beginners’ chess, and an advanced chess club. There are opportunities for pupils from any year group to attend either session, depending on experience.
ADVANCED CHESS
Friday chess advanced club is for L2 and U2 pupils. Booking is in the usual way through SOCS and this club. If you were booked into this club your place is secured until the end of the year. Once you have booked into the club you will be contacted by the club provider for payment.
This club runs for a year and require half a term’s notice via email to the club provider.
BOLD AS BRASS
Bold as Brass is for any pupil who wishes to go further with learning a brass instrument following the brass workshops in F1. This group, run by Mr Sztankov, will build on the start already made to learning a brass instrument and foster the enjoyment of ensemble performance in a small group situation.
The sessions are for small groups of no more than 4 pupils at a time so that learning can be maximised and will run each term. Please sign up using the waiting list, which will operate as an expression of interest in this club, so we will be able to ensure a good balance of instruments for each group. Mr Sztankov will let you know which group your daughter will be in or, if the sessions are oversubscribed, we will draw names out of a hat for the places and operate a waiting list for further sessions.
This club runs for a year and requires half a term’s notice via email to the club provider.
BEGINNERS’ CHESS
Monday beginners’ chess chess is normally attended by F1, U1 pupils. Please make sure you book this club via the provider’s link.
Booking is via Lady Eleanor Holles Beginners’ Chess Club – Chessentriesforall.com
This club runs for a year and require half a term’s notice via email to the club provider.
COOKERY CLUB
Cookery club is available to pupils from U1 to U2 and will run after school on a Thursday. Cookery club is run by Kiddy Cook who inspire young people to have fun with food and help them make informed choices towards a healthy lifestyle. Each week, children will make a dish from scratch to take home along with a recipe card enabling them to recreate their masterpieces time and time again! Classes last for 1 hour and are booked in blocks per school term. Each block will consist of both sweet and savoury dishes but will always follow the principles of healthy eating.
This club will have a new sign up each term.
Booking for this club is via: https://kiddy-cook-twickenham.class4kids.co.uk
KARATE
Karate club is available for pupils in all year groups on Thursday after school.
Abel Karate classes will include a mixture of self-defence and awareness training, traditional Karate and competition training. Karate helps with selfconfidence, decision making, social skills, respect, discipline, mental health, focus and co-ordination. Abel Karate has been teaching students from the local and national areas for over 10 years.
If you attended this club last term, please make sure that you book again for this term, via the booking link below.
Half a term’s notice is required, to the club provider, to cancel a place. https://bookwhen.com/abelkarate/e/ev-sws9-20250918163000
MUSICAL THEATRE
Musical Theatre club is an excellent opportunity for your daughter to explore her creativity through singing, dancing and acting. We have put on some lovely shows over the past couple of years including ‘Seussical Jr.’, ‘Annie’, ‘Mary Poppins’ and ‘The Lion King’. Different year groups have their clubs on different days.
Musical Theatre is run in mixed groups: F1 with U1, and L2 with U2. The L2 and U2 groups will meet after school. One F1 and U1 group will also meet after school, while the others will meet at lunchtime.
Pupils will work in their assigned groups throughout the school year to prepare for a performance at the end of the Summer term. We ask for a fullyear commitment so that you can support your fellow group members.
This club runs for a year and requires half a term’s notice via MSP to cancel a place.
MUSIC TECH CLUB
M:Tech is an extracurricular music technology and creative composition course for children aged 7-13. They teach the fundamentals of music composition theory, with young learners composing soundtracks to fun and engaging multimedia projects like movie trailers and TV adverts.
In the Autumn term pupils will be working on Project Space! - Explore rocket-boosted beats, cosmic chords and galactic sound effects, as we journey into - Project Space!
After completing a term of lessons, pupils will have created and completed their own unique piece of music to add to their growing M:Tech portfolio. This is sent home, and certificates are awarded to mark pupils’ improvement and progress on the M:Tech course.
This course is administered directly by M:Tech and to register your child’s interest please sign up online at www.mtechonline.co.uk or The M:Tech team on 01483 578114.
This ongoing club is booked via MTech and requires half a term’s notice to MTech for anyone who wishes to leave. MTech hold a waiting list.
ROCK STAR
This is music-making in a more contemporary style for all those budding rock stars. Rehearsals for the different groups are on Thursday lunchtimes in the music room depending on which group a pupil has been allocated to. All instrumentalists, grade 2 and above, are invited to join.
Numbers are limited and we advise parents to sign up using the waiting list and we will allocate pupils to one of the clubs so there is a good balance of instruments. Mr Estorninho will let you know which group your daughter is in or if we need to operate a waiting list.
This club runs for a year and requires half a term’s notice to cancel.
Termly charges are based on 10 sessions this term.
Venue
Music Room N/A N/A
Music Room N/A N/A
Activity Studio U1 24
Field N/A N/A
F1E Classroom All 24
Assembly Hall All 14
Science Room U1-U2 12
Netball Courts F1-U1 24
Art Room F1-L2 N/A
Computer Room U1-U2 24
Assembly Hall Grade 2 and above N/A
School Garden or Science Lab All 14
Art Room All 24
Music Room U1-U2 12
Netball Courts U2 N/A
Invitation only
Invitation only
Runs for the term
Runs for the term
Runs for the term
Runs for the term
Runs for the term
Runs for the term
£110/term
Runs for the year and requires half a term's notice
Touch Typing not bookable, turn up on the day for a place
Runs for the term
Runs for the term Pick up will be from the grey gate
Runs for the term Pick up from the grey gate
Runs for the term Pick up from the grey gate
Pick up will be from the netball courts or the grey gate
Music Room All N/A
Assembly Hall F1-U1 14
Art Room F1-U1 24
Assembly Hall F1-U1 24
Music Room F1-U1 N/A
Science Lab F1-U1 12
Field
U1-U2 24
Activity Studio N/A N/A
Gardens U1-U2 10
L2E Classroom U1-U2 12
Art Room All 14
Assembly Hall L2-U2 14
Wind players who have achieved grade 3 or above
£19.92/session
This club runs for the year and requires half a term's notice
Runs for the term
Runs for the term
Runs for the term
Runs for the term
Runs until half term
Pick up from the sports field or grey gate after dismissal from the field is over
Invitation only Pick up from the Gateway
Runs until half term Pick up from the grey gate
Runs for the term Pick up from the grey gate
Runs for the term Pick up from the grey gate
£19.92/session
This club runs for the year and requires half a term's notice. Pick up from the grey gate
WEDNESDAY
Venue
Swimming Pool L2-U2 N/A
Assembly Hall F1-U1 14
Cost/Information
Invitation only
£19.92/session
This club runs for the year and requires half a term's notice
Activity Studio L2-U2 24 Runs for the term
Computer Room U1-U2 24
Nature Garden U1-U2 12
Assembly Hall F1-U1 14
Touch Typing not bookable, turn up on the day for a place
Runs for the term
£19.92/session
This club runs for the year and requires half a term's notice
Senior Netball Courts U1 N/A Runs for the term
Computer Room F1-U1 14
Runs for the term
Art Room F1-U1 12 Runs for the term
Science Room U2 12 Runs for the term
Computer Room L2-U2 18
Art Room All 24
Assembly Hall F1-U1 14
Netball Courts L2 N/A
Runs for the term Pick up will be from the grey gate
Runs for the term Pick up will be from the grey gate
£19.92/session
This club runs for the year and requires half a term's notice. Pick up is from the grey gate
This club runs for the term. Pick up from the netball courts or grey gate.
Venue
Music Room N/A N/A
Invitation only
Assembly Hall All N/A Invitation only
Music Room N/A 4 Invitation only
Pool U1 N/A Invitation only
Pool L2-U2 N/A Invitation only
Activity Studio L2-U2 24 Runs for the term
Assembly Hall L2-U2 24 Runs for the term
Music Room Grade 2 and above N/A
Netball Courts F1 24
Music Room Grade 2 and above N/A
£90/term
Runs for the year and requires half a term's notice
Runs for the term
£90/term
Runs for the year and requires half a term's notice
Assembly Hall Up to Grade 2 N/A Runs for the term
Art Room F1-U1 24 Runs for the term
Science Room U1-U2 14 Runs for the term
£220/term
L2E Classroom All 16
Art Room U1-U2 15
Assembly Hall All 26
Pool L2-U2 N/A
This club requires half a term's notice to Mtech. Pick up from the front porch
£130/term
This club runs for the term and requires rebooking next term. Pick up from the front porch
£120/term
Runs for the year and requires half a term's notice. Pick up from the front porch
Invitation only. Pick up from the front entrance of Senior School Gateway
Music Room N/A N/A
Music Room U1-U2 N/A
Invitation only
Invitation only
Field L2-U2 20 Runs for the term
Outside/science room L2-U2 24 Runs for the term
Assembly Hall L2-U2 24 Runs for the term
Art Room L2-U2 24
£110/term Runs for the year and requires half a term's notice
Assembly Hall L2-U2 N/A Runs for the term
Music Room L2-U2 N/A £90/term Runs for the year and requires half a term's notice
L2E Classroom L2-U2 12 Runs for the term
Music Room All N/A
Assembly Hall L2-U2 14
Pupils who are preparing for ABRSM Grade 5 Pick up from the front porch
£19.92/session This club runs for the year and requires half a term's notice. Pick up from the grey gate
