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Mrs Lucy Brignell Preparatory Divisions School Secretary l.brignell@newhallschool.co.uk
Mr Vincent Holden Vice Principal v.holden@newhallschool.co.uk
Dance
Mrs Sarah Molina Head of Dance s.molina@newhallschool.co.uk
Music
Mr Jonathan Turner Director of Music
j.turner@newhallschool.co.uk
Tennis
tennis@newhallschool.co.uk
Swimming
swimming@newhallschool.co.uk learn2swim@newhallschool.co.uk
‘Everything in the universe has rhythm. Everything dances’ Maya Angelou
Our thriving Dance Department is based in the Walkfares Performing Arts Centre where pupils take up opportunities during the week and on Saturdays to learn a wide range of dance techniques ranging from Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Lyrical through to Modern and Musical Theatre.
Our pupils perform at shows and events throughout the year. The New Hall Dance Festival Team competes at festivals, and has performed at the Royal Albert Hall and Sadler Wells Theatre. Members of our Festival Team have performed in West End productions, and our classical dancers have trained with The Royal Ballet School, English Youth Ballet Company and the London Children’s Ballet Company.
Ballet: Short barre and centre work, age-appropriate stretches and basic positions, pupils learn fundamentals and terminology, developing strength, confidence, balance and flexibility.
Please note that Ballet and Tap are not graded lessons; examination work is taught on Saturdays.
Tap: Designed to develop rhythm, style and sound, students learn a variety of tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm tap. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement.
Jazz: Focusing on dance technique such as isolations of the body, improving performance quality and developing complex rhythms and patterns, students experience various styles of jazz such as Broadway, Street and Contemporary. This is an excellent opportunity to develop as well-rounded dancers.
Lyrical Dance: Embodying aspects of Ballet, Jazz, Acrobatics, and Modern dance, Lyrical Dance is usually danced at a faster pace than Ballet, though not as fast as Jazz, and plays a major role in dance competitions.
Grade Dance Classes: Classes are taught the ISTD examination syllabus in Modern and Tap and Cecchetti examination syllabus work. Please note that pupils taking up Graded Classes are required have reached a specific minimum grade before joining these classes.

Pre-Prep Division Choir – Years 1 & 2
A mixed ability group open to all Pre-Prep pupils exploring a range of traditional and contemporary music. The song choices are particularly suited to this age group, and the choir performs at a variety of events throughout the year.
Pre-Prep String Ensemble – Years 1 & 2 (Lent & Trinity Terms only) (invite only)
This is a new initiative for this academic year and is open to pupils in Year 1 or 2 who play an orchestral string instrument and have been learning for at least one term. The ensemble will perform a variety of beginner ensemble pieces and is an excellent way to develop their performance skills and accelerate their learning. This ensemble is invite only, but please contact a member of the Music Department or your visiting music teacher if you are unsure whether this ensemble is suitable for your child.
Pre-Prep Division Recorder Group – Year 2
This initiative is open to pupils in Year 2 who would like to begin learning Recorder in a group setting.
Preparatory Division Orchestra – Years 3 – 6
Open to pupils in these Year Groups who have been learning for at least two terms and are approaching Grade 1 standard or have completed an Initial Examination or Prep Test. Please contact a member of the Music Department or your visiting music teacher if you are unsure whether this ensemble is suitable for your child.
Preparatory Division Choir
A mixed ability group open to all pupils exploring a range of traditional and contemporary music. This group prepares for a variety of performance throughout the year.
Junior Orchestra – Years 3 – 9
Open to pupils in these year groups who have achieved Grade 1 or above. Please contact a member of the Music Department or your visiting music teacher if you are unsure whether this ensemble is suitable for your child.
Chorister Training – Years 4 – 6 (invitation only)
This initiative continues to provide training for young singers in choral and liturgical music to enhance our Masses and liturgies throughout the academic year. Although this activity is by invitation, please contact Mr Turner if you would like to arrange a vocal assessment.
Preparatory Division Music Theory – Years 3 – 6
This activity enables pupils to develop their knowledge of music theory by completing exercises and workbooks in preparation for taking ABRSM Music Theory examinations. Most pupils focus on the theoretical content for Grades 1 and 2, but higher grades can also be accommodated.
Hymn Practice – Preparatory Division
This is a compulsory activity for all Preparatory Division pupils to learn hymns and songs for assemblies, Masses and other liturgical events throughout the academic year.

“The five S’s of sports training are: stamina, speed, strength, skill and spirit; but the greatest of these is spirit.”
Ken Doherty


Pupils develop their technical, tactical and physical skills in preparation for the season ahead.

Pupils attending these sessions have the opportunity to learn new skills and work as part of a team. A change of clothes, waterproof and wellies will be required on the days they go outdoors.

This activity focusses on games and activities to promote fine motor skills and develop handwriting.
The sessions will be run by various members of the Chaplaincy Team and guest visitors. The pupils will explore faith in an age appropriate manner and through play.
A chance for the pupils to read books, including those that will challenge them, with one another and with people from the wider school community. As a club, each week, we will also read and discuss a book all together.
In this activity, we will be revisiting the classic Bible Stories and seeing how they relate to our lives today. We will also use this opportunity to chat about life, faith, friendships, and families. It is our hope that the children will be able to learn about the Bible in a fun, relaxed and engaging environment, whilst enjoying fellowship and whilst enjoying some delicious biscuits! The sessions will be run by various members of the Chaplaincy Team and guest visitors.
Silver Stories is a profoundly positive experience for both young and old. Each pupil (Silver Reader) is paired with a Silver Listener, an elderly member of the community, whom they call once a week to read to over the phone. Each pupil will read for 10 minutes and will join the Library, Reading & Study Club when not attending their Silver Stories session.
Year 5 will be able to attend Basketball Club for the Michaelmas Term
Year 6 will be able to attend Basketball Club for the Lent Term
Year 3 will be able to attend Basketball Club for the first half of the Trinity Term.
Year 4 will be able to attend Basketball Club for the second half of the Trinity Term
Superstar Awards are a great introduction to problem-solving in STEM. They offer children the opportunity to learn through hands-on challenges by exploring the world around them.
Year 6 pupils will complete an academic project, in which they will choose a topic of personal interest, research it and present their findings in an essay. They will then reflect on the skills and ideas learnt. They will be taught key research skills and management skills, such as structuring an argument, finding sources of information and managing their time, which are readily transferable to other subjects and tasks. There is the potential to enter their project for the Level 1 Foundation Project Qualification (FPQ), a nationally recognised qualification.
Culture Club is all about making real-life, real-time links with children in other cultures. Learning about cultural differences, first hand, helps you understand different perspectives and be more aware of the privileges we experience. This can transform you into an empathetic, open-minded, grateful, and happier person. This club will involve writing letters to children, sometimes in a different language.
Dance: Year 1 Festival Group (invite only) 12.30pm - 1.00pm
Dance: Year 1 Ballet Training * 3.30pm - 4.00pm Parsons Hall
Dance: Year 2 Ballet Training * 3.30pm - 4.00pm Parsons Hall
Sport: Year 2 Multisports
3.30pm – 4.30pm Sports Hall
Sport: Reception Group Tennis Coaching * 3.30pm – 4.00pm Denford Hall
Sport: Reception Group Tennis Coaching * 4.00pm - 4.30pm Denford Hall
Reception Activity and Tennis Transition 3.30pm - 4.30pm Reception Classrooms
Years 1 and 2 Art and Craft
3.30pm - 4.30pm Art Room
Years 1 and 2 Book Bugs 3.30pm - 4.30pm Preparatory Divisions
Years 1 and 2 Sign Language 3.30pm - 4.30pm Preparatory Divisions
Pre-Prep Division Bible Stories & Biscuits 3.30pm - 4.30pm St Francis Chapel
Years 1 and 2 Dance Transition 4.00pm - 4.30pm to join Book Bugs
Pre-Prep Division Supervision 4.30pm - 5.30pm Beaulieu
Extended Supervision * 5.30pm - 6.00pm Beaulieu
* denotes activity for which a cost is involved ** denotes part of our Most Able and Talented provision Activities are subject to change
Sport: Years 5 and 6 Athletics & Running Club 8.00am - 8.30am Running Track
Dance: Grade 1 Tap * 12.00pm - 12.30pm Denford Hall
Dance: Year 6 Lyrical * 12.00pm - 12.30pm Denford Hall
Sport: Years 3 and 4 Football Team Training ** 12.20pm - 1.00pm Football Pitch
Music: Years 3-6 Beginner Low Brass Group 4.30pm - 5.30pm St Cecilia Music Room
Sport: Years 3 and 4 Hockey
4.30pm - 5.30pm Astro
Sport: Years 5 and 6 Cricket 4.30pm - 5.30pm Cricket Wicket
Sport: Years 3-6 Basketball 4.30pm - 5.30pm Sports Hall
Years 3 - 6 Art and Craft 4.30pm - 5.30pm Preparatory Divisions
Years 3 - 6 Politics 4.30pm - 5.30pm 6F
Years 3-6 Wellbeing 4.30pm - 5.30pm Preparatory Divisions
Years 3-6 Young Engineers 4.30pm - 5.30pm 5R
Extended Supervision * 5.30pm - 6.00pm Beaulieu
* denotes activity for which a cost is involved ** denotes part of our Most Able and Talented provision Activities are subject to change
Dance: Year 1 Primary Tap *
12.30pm - 1.00pm Parsons Hall
Dance: Year 2 Jazz * 12.30pm - 1.00pm Parsons Hall
Sport: Year 1 Multisports 3.30pm – 4.30pm Denford Hall
Dance: Year 2 Tap *
Reception Activity
Years 1 and 2 Art and Craft
Year 1 and 2 Outdoor Learning
Years 1 and 2 Language and Culture
3.30pm - 4.00pm Parsons Hall
3.30pm - 4.30pm Beaulieu/Art Room
3.30pm - 4.30pm Art Room
3.30pm - 4.30pm RF & New Hall Grounds
3.30pm - 4.30pm Preparatory Divisions
Year 2 Read, Care and Share (invite only) 3.30pm - 4.30pm Preparatory Divisions
Year 2 Dance Transition 4.00pm - 4.30pm Preparatory Divisions
Pre-Prep Division Supervision 4.30pm - 5.30pm Beaulieu
Extended Supervision * 5.30pm - 6.00pm Beaulieu
* denotes activity for which a cost is involved ** denotes part of our Most Able and Talented provision Activities are subject to change
Sport: Years 3-6 Junior Swim Academy ** 7.00am - 8.00am Swimming Pool
Sport: Year 3 Tri-Golf * 8.00am - 8.30am Cedar Plot
Sport: Years 3 - 6 Kazen Kai Karate * 8.00am - 8.30am Denford Hall
Dance: Year 3 Jazz * 12.30pm - 1.00pm Denford Hall
Dance: Year 4 Jazz * 12.00pm - 12.30pm Parsons Hall
Dance: Year 5 Jazz * 12.00pm - 12.30pm Parsons Hall
Dance: Year 6 Jazz * 12.00pm - 12.30pm Denford Hall
Sport: Year 5 Basketball 12.30pm - 1.00pm Basketball Court
Sport: Years 3 and 4 Gymnastics * 4.30pm - 5.30pm Denford Hall
Sport: Years 3 and 4 Group Tennis 4.30pm - 5.30pm Tennis Courts
Sport: Years 5 and 6 Rugby 4.30pm - 5.30pm Rugby Pitches
Sport: Years 5 and 6 Netball 4.30pm – 5.30pm Netball Courts
Sport: Years 5 and 6 Junior Swim Academy 4.45pm - 5.45pm Swimming Pool
Dance: Years 3-6 Ballet Training * 4.30pm - 5.15pm Parsons Hall
Music: Years 3-6 Orchestra 4.30pm - 5.30pm St Cecilia’s Music Room
Music: Years 3-6 Beginners Guitar Group 5.00pm - 5.30pm Preparatory Divisions
Years 3-6 Art and Craft 4.30pm - 5.30pm Preparatory Divisions
Years 3-6 Computer Science 4.30pm - 5.30pm ICT Suite
Years 3-6 Cookery * 4.30pm - 5.30pm Cookery Room
Years 3-5 STEM 4.30pm - 5.30pm Prep Science Lab
Year 6 CREST Award (Science) 4.30pm - 5.30pm Lab 9
Year 6 Foundation Project Qualification 4.30pm - 5.30pm Preparatory Divisions
Years 3 and 4 Maths Mastery ** (invite only) 4.30pm - 5.30pm Preparatory Divisions
Years 3-6 Reading & Study 4.30pm - 5.30pm Library
Years 3-6 French 4.30pm - 5.30pm Preparatory Divisions
Year 5 11+ Preparation 4.30pm - 5.30pm 4D
Years 3-6 Culture Club 4.30pm - 5.30pm 5R
Years 5 and 6 Advanced Readers**(invite only) 4.30pm - 5.30pm 5T
Extended Supervision * 5.30pm - 6.00pm Beaulieu
* denotes activity for which a cost is involved ** denotes part of our Most Able and Talented provision Activities are subject to change
WEDNESDAY
Sport: Years 1 & 2 Running Club 8.00am - 8.30am Running Track
Pre-Prep Division Pray & Play 12.00pm - 12.30pm St Francis Chapel
Dance: Year 2 Festival Group (invite only) 3.30pm - 4.30pm Parsons Hall
Dance: Year 2 Boys Dance Club * 3.30pm - 4.00pm Parsons Hall
Sport: Reception & Year 1 Swimming Lessons * 3.30pm – 4.00pm Swimming Pool
Sport: Reception & Year 1 Swimming Lessons * 4.00pm – 4.30pm Swimming Pool
Sport: Year 2 Group Tennis * (Group 1) 3.30pm - 4.00pm Sports Hall
Sport: Year 2 Group Tennis * (Group 2) 4.00pm - 4.30pm Sports Hall
Music: Pre-Prep Division Choir (Years 1 and 2) 3.30pm - 4.30pm Denford Hall
Reception Activity 3.30pm - 4.30pm Reception Classrooms
Years 1 and 2 Art and Crafts 3.30pm - 4.30pm Art Room
Years 1 and 2 Book Bugs 3.30pm - 4.30pm Preparatory Divisions
Years 1 and 2 Dance/Sport Transition 3.30pm - 4.00pm Preparatory Divisions
Years 1 and 2 Dance/Sport Transition 4.00pm - 4.30pm Preparatory Divisions
Pre-Prep Division Supervision 4.30pm - 5.30pm Beaulieu
Extended Supervision * 5.30pm - 6.00pm Beaulieu
* denotes activity for which a cost is involved ** denotes part of our Most Able and Talented provision Activities are subject to change
Sport: Yeare 5 and 6 Junior Swim Academy 7.00am - 8.00am Swimming Pool
Sport: Years 3 and 4 Athletics & Running Club 8.00am - 8.30am Running Track
Music: Preparatory Division Hymn Practice 8.00am - 8.25am Denford Hall
Dance: Years 3-6 Acro * 12.30pm - 1.00pm Denford Hall
Dance: Year 3 Festival Group (invite only) 12.30pm - 1.00pm Parsons Hall
Prep Corpus 12.30pm - 1.00pm St Francis Chapel
Sport: Years 5 and 6 Football Team Training ** 12.20pm - 1.00pm Football Pitch
Dance: Grade 1 and Grade 3 Tap * 4.30pm - 5.00pm Parsons Hall
Dance: Prep Festival Tap Group (invite only) 5.00pm - 5.45pm Parsons Hall
Sport: Years 3 and 4 Cricket 4.30pm - 5.30pm Cricket Wicket
Sport: Years 5 and 6 Football 4.30pm - 5.30pm 3G Pitch
Sport: Years 3 and 4 Junior Swim Academy ** 4.30pm - 5.30pm Swimming Pool
Music: Preparatory Division Choir 4.30pm - 5.30pm Denford Hall
Years 3-6 Art and Craft 4.30pm - 5.30pm Preparatory Divisions
Years 3-6 Cookery * 4.30pm - 5.30pm Cookery Room
Years 3-6 Newspaper & Creative Writing 4.30pm - 5.30pm ICT Suite & 2M
Years 3 and 4 Reading Gladiators (invite only) 4.30pm - 5.30pm 3S
Years 3-6 Dance Transition 4.30pm - 5.00pm Preparatory Divisions
Years 3-6 Dance Transition 5.00pm - 5.30pm Preparatory Divisions
Extended Supervision * 5.30pm - 6.00pm Beaulieu
* denotes activity for which a cost is involved ** denotes part of our Most Able and Talented provision Activities are subject to change
THURSDAY
Sport: Year 2 Gymnastics*
3.30pm – 4.30pm Denford Hall
Reception Activity 3.30pm - 4.30pm Reception Classrooms
Years 1 and 2 Art and Crafts
3.30pm - 4.30pm Art Room
Years 1 and 2 Myths, Legends, gods & goddesses 3.30pm - 4.30pm 1A
Years 1 and 2 Computer Science 3.30pm - 4.30pm ICT Suite
Years 1 and 2 Mandarin 4.30pm - 5.30pm Preparatory Divisions
Pre-Prep Division Supervision 4.30pm - 5.30pm Beaulieu
Extended Supervision * 5.30pm - 6.00pm Beaulieu
* denotes activity for which a cost is involved ** denotes part of our Most Able and Talented provision Activities are subject to change
Sport: Years 3 and 4 Junior Swim Academy ** 7.00am - 8.00am Swimming Pool
Sport: Year 4 Golf * 8.00am - 8.30am Cedar Plot
Music: Years 4-6 Chorister Training (invite only) 8.00am - 8.30am Chapel
Music: Beginner Flute Group (invite only) 10.25am - 10.55am St Cecilia Music Room
Dance: Years 4-5 Festival Group (invite only) 12.00pm - 12.30pm Parsons Hall
Dance: Year 6 Festival Group (invite only) 12.30pm - 1.00pm Parsons Hall
Music: Beginner Flute Group (invite only) 12.30pm - 1.00pm St Cecilia Music Room
Sport: Years 3 and 4 Football 4.30pm - 5.30pm 3G Pitch
Sport: Years 3 and 4 Netball 4.30pm - 5.30pm Netball Courts
Sport: Years 5 and 6 Hockey 4.30pm - 5.30pm Astro
Sport: Years 5-6 Gymnastics * 4.30pm - 5.30pm Denford Hall
Sport: Years 5 and 6 Junior Swim Academy ** 4.45pm - 5.45pm Swimming Pool
Music: Years 4 - 9 Junior Orchestra 4.30pm - 5.30pm Eaton Theatre
Music: Preparatory Division Jazz Ensemble 4.30pm - 5.30pm MU1
Years 3-6 Art and Craft 4.30pm - 5.30pm Preparatory Divisions
Years 5-6 Psychology 4.30pm - 5.30pm Preparatory Divisions
Years 3-6 Nature & Craft 4.30pm - 5.30pm 6G and NH Grounds
Years 5 and 6 Silver Stories 4.30pm - 5.30pm Goodings Room
Years 5 and 6 Maths Mastery (invite only) 4.30pm - 5.30pm 5O
Extended Supervision * 5.30pm - 6.00pm Beaulieu
* denotes activity for which a cost is involved ** denotes part of our Most Able and Talented provision Activities are subject to change
Sport: Year 1 Gymnastics * 8.00am - 8.30am Denford Hall
Sport: Year 1 Group Tennis (Group 1) * 3.30pm – 4.00pm Sports Hall
Sport: Year 1 Group Tennis * (Group 2) 4.00pm - 4.30pm Sports Hall
Pre-Prep Division Supervision
Year 1 Super Skills (invite only)
Years 1 and 2 Art and Crafts
3.30pm - 4.30pm Denford Hall
3.30pm - 4.30pm Preparatory Divisions
3.30pm - 4.30pm Art Room
Years 1 and 2 Board Games 3.30pm - 4.30pm 2P
Pre-Prep Division Supervision 3.30pm - 4.30pm Denford Hall
Years 1 and 2 Computer Science 4.30pm - 5.30pm ICT Suite Preparatory Divisions Friday Film Club 4.30pm - 5.30pm Denford Hall
Extended Supervision * 5.30pm - 6.00pm Denford Hall
* denotes activity for which a cost is involved ** denotes part of our Most Able and Talented provision Activities are subject to change
Sport: Years 5 and 6 Junior Swim Academy ** 7.00am - 8.00am Swimming Pool
Sport: Years 5 and 6 Golf * 8.00am - 8.30am Cedar Plot
Music: Years 4-6 Chorister Training (invite only) 8.00am - 8.30am Chapel
Music: Years 3 - 6 Music Theory 12.00pm - 12.30pm St Cecilia Music Room
Dance: Years 3 - 6 Boys Dance * 12.30pm - 1.00pm Parsons Hall
Preparatory Division Bible Stories & Biscuits 12.30pm - 1.00pm St Francis Chapel
Sport: Years 3 and 4 Rugby 4.30pm - 5.30pm Rugby Pitches
Sport: Years 5 and 6 Group Tennis 4.30pm - 5.30pm Tennis Courts
Sport: Years 3 and 4 Junior Swim Academy ** 4.30pm - 5.30pm Swimming Pool
Years 3-6 Art and Craft 4.30pm - 5.30pm Preparatory Divisions
Years 3-6 Chess & Strategy Games 4.30pm - 5.30pm 6F
Preparatory Divisions Friday Film Club 4.30pm - 5.30pm Denford Hall
Extended Supervision * 5.30pm - 6.00pm Denford Hall
* denotes activity for which a cost is involved ** denotes part of our Most Able and Talented provision Activities are subject to change
PRE-PREP DIVISION
Year 1 Primary Modern * 9.00am – 9.30am Parsons Hall
Year 2 Primary Ballet * 9.00am – 9.30am Parsons Hall
Pre-School Dance & Movement * 9.00am - 9.45am Parsons Hall
Reception Primary Modern * 9.00am - 9.30am Parsons Hall
Year 2 Grade 1 Modern * 9.30am – 10.15am Parsons Hall
Year 1 Primary Tap * 9.45am – 10.15am Parsons Hall
Reception Primary Tap * 9.45am - 10.15am Parsons Hall
Year 1 Primary Ballet * 10.15am - 10.45am Parsons Hall
Year 2 Primary Tap * 10.15am – 10.45am Parsons Hall
Reception Primary Ballet * 10.15am – 10.45am Parsons Hall
Year 2 Musical Theatre * 10.45am - 11.15am Parsons Hall
Reception and Year 1 Acro * 11.00am – 11.30am Parsons Hall
Years 2 and 3 Festival Ballet Group (invite only) 11.30am – 12.30pm Parsons Hall
PREPARATORY DIVISION
Years 3 and 4 Grade 2 Modern * 9.00am - 9.45am Parsons Hall
Grade 2 Tap * 9.45am - 10.15am Parsons Hall
Year 3 Musical Theatre * 9.45am - 10.15am Parsons Hall
Years 3 and 4 Grade 2 Ballet * 10.45am - 11.15am Parsons Hall
Year 3 Grade 1 Ballet * 10.45am - 11.15am Parsons Hall
Grade 4 Modern * 11.15am - 12.15pm Parsons Hall
Grade 3 Ballet * 11.30am – 12.15pm Parsons Hall
Year 4 Musical Theatre * 11.15am – 11.45am Parsons Hall
Grade 3 Modern * 12.15pm – 1.00pm Parsons Hall
Years 5 & 6 Musical Theatre * 12.15pm – 12.45pm Parsons Hall
Grade 3 Tap * 2.00pm – 2.45pm Parsons Hall
All weekday dance classes will be charged at £65.00 per class per term.
All Saturday dance classes will be charged at £52.00 per class per term.

