Extra-Curricular Clubs & Activities Autumn Term 2023

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Saint Nicholas School Extra-Curricular Clubs & Activities – Autumn Term 2023

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Contents Clubs & Activities Autumn Term Timetable................................ 04

Poetry Club................................................................................. 11

Sports Clubs & Activities Autumn Term Timetable..................... 05

Muchkin Club.............................................................................. 11 iPad Photography........................................................................ 11

Clubs & Activities Autumn Term 2023................................... 06

Yoga Club.................................................................................... 13

Ballet........................................................................................... 08

Young Voices............................................................................... 13

Upper School Chamber Choir..................................................... 08

History Fun and Games Club...................................................... 13

Middle School Choir................................................................... 08

Story Explorers Club................................................................... 13

Lower School Choir..................................................................... 08

Drawing Club.............................................................................. 13

Sewing Club................................................................................ 08

Construction Club....................................................................... 13

Lego Club.................................................................................... 08

Chess Club.................................................................................. 13

Spanish........................................................................................ 08

Science Help Clinic...................................................................... 13

Puzzle Club.................................................................................. 08 Public Speaking Club.................................................................. 10

Sports Clubs & Activities Autumn Term 2023........................ 14

Multicultural Dance Club............................................................. 10

Basketball.................................................................................... 16

Karate.......................................................................................... 10

Girls Netball Training................................................................... 16

Eco Club...................................................................................... 10

Football....................................................................................... 16

News Club................................................................................... 10

Dance Fusion............................................................................... 16

Card Sharks................................................................................. 10

Girls Football............................................................................... 16

Strings Club................................................................................. 11

Swimming.................................................................................... 16

Make and Do Club...................................................................... 11

Table Tennis Club........................................................................ 16

Forest School Club...................................................................... 11

Trampolining Club....................................................................... 16

Barbershop Group...................................................................... 11

Rugby Club.................................................................................. 17

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MORNING

String Club For all pupils who play a stringed Instrument

LUNCHTIME

TUESDAY

Middle School Choir Yr 6-8 (Mrs Bowerman) 1:20-1:50pm

AFTER-SCHOOL

Clubs & Activities Autumn Term 2023

MONDAY

Multicultural Dance Club Yr 5 (Mrs Nicholson) 4:00-5:00pm Max 10

*Karate (Mr Thackray 07502261891) (by prior arrangement)

Puzzle Club Yr 3-5 (Miss Farrow) 4:00-5:00pm

Drawing Club Yr 3-5 (Miss Diprose) Max 15 3:30-4:30pm

Upper School Choir Yr 9-11 (Mrs Bowerman) 1.50-2.15pm

Lower School Choir Yr 1-5 (Mrs Jones)

Sewing Club Yr 8-10 (Mrs Storey) Limited Spaces 4:00-5:00pm Science Help Clinic Yr 9-11 (Miss Johnson) 4:00-5:00pm Construction Club Rec (Miss Bell) Max 15 3:30-4:30pm Chess Club Yr 7-10 (Mr Rodriguez) Max 12 4:00-4:50pm Spanish Yr 1-2 3:30-4:00pm Yr 3-6 4:00pm-4:30pm (Mrs Clay 01279 721402) (by prior arrangement) Eco Club Yr 1-2 (Mrs Curtis & Mrs Shubrook) 3:30-4:30pm Max 15 Munchkin Club Yr 7 (Mr Smith) 4.00-5.00pm Max 8

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Boys Barbershop Singing Group Yr 6-8 (Mrs Bowerman) 1.20-1.50pm

Pad Photography Club Yr 3- 5 (Mrs Jones) 12:45-1:15pm Max 15 *Ballet Yr 3,4 & 5 12:30-1:00pm, Yr 6-7 1:15-1:45

*Ballet Reception 12:15-12:45, Yr 1&2 12:45-1:15

Lego Club Yr 6-8 (Ms Burchfield ) Max 12 4:00-5:00pm

WEDNESDAY

Card Sharks Yr 6-9 (Mrs Ridley-Warren) 4:005:00pm Max 14 Eco Club Yr 3-5 (Mrs Peckham & Mr Jackson) Max 14 - invitation only 3:30-4:30pm News Club Yr 6-8 (Mrs Ivins) 4:00-5:00pm

Public Speaking Club Yr 6-11 (Mrs Gillman) 4:00-5:00pm Story Explorers Club Yr 1 (Mrs Martin) Max 15 3:30-4:30pm Forest School Club Yr 2 (Mrs Mizon & Mrs Thomas) Max 15 (3:30-4:30pm) Young Voices Club Yr 4-5 (Mrs Perez) 3:30-4:30pm History Fun & Games Yr 6-8 (Mrs S Johnson) 4.00-5.00pm Max 10

Sting Performing Arts Yr 2 (by prior arrangement) 3.30-5.15pm Sting Performing Arts Yr 3-5 (by prior arrangement) 3:45-5:15pm Sting Performing Arts Yr 6+ (by prior arrangement) 4-6:00pm Poetry Club Yr 6-10 (Ms Jeppesen) 4:00-5:00pm

Yoga Club Rec (Miss North) Max 15 3:30-4:30pm Make and Do Club Yr 1 (Mrs Claridge) Max 15 3:30-4:30pm

• *Karate, Spanish, Ballet & Sting Performing Arts clubs incur additional costs.

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

• GCSE PE Revision – Monday after school, Yr 9-11, (Mr Tucker), 4:00-5:00pm • GCSE Music Support – Monday, Tuesday and Friday after school, Yr 9-11, (Mrs Bowerman) 4:00-5:00pm • GCSE Geography Study Support – Tuesday after school, Yr 11, (Mrs Rule) 4.00-5.00pm • GCSE Art Coursework Club – Wednesday and Thursday after school Yr 9-11 (Mr Beasley and Mr Keenleyside) 4:00-5:00pm

TUESDAY

AFTER-SCHOOL LUNCHTIME

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Basketball Club Yr 6-11 (Mr Tucker) 8:00-8:30am

MORNING

Sports Clubs & Activities Autumn Term 2023

MONDAY

Table Tennis Club Girls Netball Yr 5 (Mr Graves) 3.30-4.30pm Max 12 Yr 7-11 (Mrs Sanders, Mrs Oakley & Miss Cuaba) 4:00-5:00pm Girls Netball Yr 4-6 (Mrs Sanders, Mrs Oakley & Miss Cuaba) 4:00-5:00pm Boys Football Club Yr 2-3 (Mr Tucker, external Coach) Max 20 3:30-4:30pm Girls Football Yr 7-11 (External Harlow Womens’ Football Coach) 4.00-5.00pm

FRIDAY Swimming Yr 4-11 (Mr Tucker & Mrs Sanders) 8:00-8:30am Max 15

Rugby Fixtures Year 6-11 (Mr Brown & Mr Tucker) 4.00-5.00pm

Harlow Primary School Fixtures Football Club Year 4-5 (external coach) 3:30-4:30pm Yr 1-6 (Mr Tucker/Mr Brown) Max 20

Girls Netball Fixtures Yr 7-11 (Mrs Oakley, Mrs Sanders & Miss Cuaba) Various Times and Venues

Trampolining Yr 3-5 (Mrs Hill) 3.30-4.30pm TBC

Dance Fusion Yr 1-2 (Mr Tucker and external teacher) 3.30-4.30 Max 14 TBC

Girls Netball Yr 2-3 (Mrs Sanders) 4.00-5.00pm Rugby Yr 6-9 (Mr Brown & Mr Tucker) 4.00-5.00pm

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Clubs & Activities Autumn Term 2023

Clubs & Activities Autumn Term 2023 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 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.

Upper School Chamber Choir (Year 9-10) A choir group for pupils in the upper school.

Middle School Choir (Year 1-5) A fun singing session for all pupils in the Middle school choir.

Lower School Choir (Year 1-5) A fun singing session for all pupils in the lower school choir.

Sewing Club (Year 8-9) Come to sewing club to learn how to use a sewing machine. A list of required items will be provided to all club members and will include material, cushion pad, thread and a zip. Wool may 08 | St Nicholas School Clubs, Sports Clubs & Activities

also be required when pupils become more proficient. The club runs on a Monday after school and any potential club participants should email Mrs Storey to confirm their place as spaces are limited.

Lego Club (Year 6-9) Do you enjoy building things? Do you like creating something from nothing? Come to Lego club and see what you can construct!

Work with friends or on your own.

This club will be held on Monday after school in the Spanish room. It is open to all those in Years 6-9. This club is limited it to 12 people owing to the space and bricks needed.

Spanish (Year 1-6) Have fun with the Spanish language. Call Mrs Clay directly on 07535 209025 or email rosalindazeez@aol.com to book your child’s place.

Puzzle Club In Puzzle Club the children will be able to challenge themselves with a variety of different style puzzles. Some puzzles will be completed independently, others will require collaborative learning to find a solution. www.saintnicholasschool.net

Clubs & Activities Autumn Term 2023 Public Speaking Club (Year 6-11) Calling all future leaders and lawyers! In this club you will develop confidence in speaking to a range of different audiences and for different purposes. There will be opportunities for debates, for giving compelling speeches alongside honing your skills at communicating in a range of situations with confidence - whilst having a good time! There will be opportunities to take part in speaking competitions (which help you stand out when applying for leadership positions in school and beyond) whilst also improving your ability to craft language for effect. This club is open to middle and upper school pupils.

Multicultural Dance Club (Year 4-5) This vibrant, energetic club embraces dance steps, travelling movements and rhythms from around the world. Pupils have the opportunity to gain an understanding of different dance cultures and learn a range of dance techniques as well as contributing choreographic ideas to create a showcase dance for Harlow’s Multicultural Dance Festival.

Karate Karate is a great way to increase fitness, confidence and self-esteem. 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.

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Eco Club (Year 3-5) 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 12 pupils and is invitation only.

News Club (Year 6-8) News club gives pupils the opportunity to watch, discuss and share their opinions on current news topics. Pupils are encouraged to share news stories with the group, particularly those which relate to the school and the wider community.

Card Sharks (Year 6-9) Pupils in Year 6-9 are welcome to attend this club. Pupils will be learning and teaching each other different card games. From Top Trumps, Uno and 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, and an opportunity to make new friends. Please bring along your best card games. www.saintnicholasschool.net

Clubs & Activities Autumn Term 2023 Strings Club This is a new strings ensemble for all those pupils that play a string instrument. It will take place at 8.15am every Wednesday.

Make and Do Club (Year 1-2) At Make and Do Club, pupils will be able to explore their creativity through a variety of different fun and interesting activities involving sticking, cutting, drawing and making! There will be a different focus each week and the pupils will be able to take their creations home with them.

Forest School Club (Year 2) Forest School Club will give the children the opportunity to be free, enjoy nature walks, embrace their outside surroundings. It’s an opportunity for them to learn skills and experience the great outdoors in all weathers. Club members need to bring old clothes that they don’t www.saintnicholasschool.net

mind getting dirty, with long trousers and long sleeves. Wellies and a water proof jacket are also required.

Barbershop Group (Year 6-8) This club is a group for young male singers, in which they will sing a wide range of music in a Barbershop style.

Poetry Club (Year 6-10) In Poetry Club, members will be writing, performing and generally enjoying poetry! There will be guided poetry writing sessions as well as opportunities to create poetry, using a variety of stimuli, both for performance but also just for a sense of personal enjoyment. There will also be lots of opportunities to get involved in regional and national poetry competitions.

Sometimes, there might even be snacks!

Munckin Club (Year 7) This club focuses on card/deck building games. Pupils play ‘Hogwarts Battle’, which is a cooperative card/deck building game in which the pupils work together as either Harry, Hermione, Ron, or Neville to defeat the Dark Arts. Pupils will also look at The Addams Family and Munchkin games. iPad Photography Club The iPad photography club encourages pupils to interact and communicate with each other and promotes an understanding of technology. The nature of the iPad camera function is simple to use and makes it accessible for all pupils to explore and produce interesting and exciting photographs.

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Clubs & Activities Autumn Term 2023 Yoga Club (Reception) In yoga the pupils will have the opportunity to practise ageappropriate yoga movements including breathing poses in a fun and engaging way. The class is an opportunity for them to practise both fine and gross motor skills as well as begin to learn some mindfulness.

Young Voices (Year 5) Young Voices gives the pupils 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 selfbelief 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 and parents are also able to share the experience as part of the audience. The weekly singing rehearsals help to relieve stress, regulate breathing and brings enormous pleasure. It’s no wonder that Young Voices is oversubscribed year after year.

History Fun and Games Club (Year 6-8) History Fun and Games Club is designed to give pupils the opportunity to play different games related to history, for example, Historical Top Trumps. Pupils enjoy creating their own set of Top Trump cards and decide categories.

Story Explorers Club Story Explorers is the perfect club for little book worms. Each week we share a picture book together and the pupils are encouraged to join in. The pupils enjoy taking part in a range of activities which are designed to bring the story to life. www.saintnicholasschool.net

Drawing Club (Year 3-4) This fun and engaging club offers pupils the opportunity to draw in a supportive and sharing environment whilst challenging themselves to use a variety of different styles and techniques.

Construction Club (Reception) Pupils 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. Pupils can also challenge themselves to independently create models.

Chess Club (Year 7-10) Chess Club is designed to give pupils an opportunity to learn the game of chess, improve their chess skills, and to enjoy challenging their peers, while experiencing healthy competition and team spirit. Chess is used to develop critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making. While the pupils will have the chance to track their progress and to compete in chess matches, our main focus will be to encourage learning, sportsmanship, and fun.

Science Help Clinic (Year 9-10) 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.

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Sports Clubs & Activities Autumn Term 2023

Sports Clubs & Activities Autumn Term 2023 Basketball (Year 8-10) Morning basketball club on a Monday before school is a chance for pupils to improve their ball skills in preparation for the basketball season.

Dance Fusion (Year 1-2) This is a great lower school club which is led by an external dance tutor. Pupils have the chance to experience the skills and thrills of street dance.

Girls Netball Training (Year 3-6) 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!

Girls Football (Year 6-10) This club for girls in Year 6-11 provides an opportunity for girls to prepare for the up and coming football season and to continue to build on one of our most popular sports. It will be led by an external Harlow Ladies FC coach.

Football (Year 2-3 and Year 4-5) These sessions are held on a Monday and a Thursday for Year 2-3 and Year 4-5 respectively, and are led by an external academy coach, providing opportunities for pupils to improve on their skill set and potentially get selected for future school teams.

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Swimming (Year 4-11) Come and enjoy the perfect start to the day with our morning swim club. Focus on recreational swimming or improving your stroke technique making the most out of our wonderful pool facilities. Every level of swimming ability welcome.

Table Tennis Club (Year 5) Pupils learn the rules and basic techniques used in table tennis, as well as taking part in games and tournaments.

Trampolining Club (Year 6-11) Trampolining is a great way to stay active - whilst keeping fit, having fun, developing flexibility, practicing hand-eye co-ordination & learning www.saintnicholasschool.net

Sports Clubs & Activities Autumn Term 2023 exciting new skills. It is a non competitive club, where they 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.

Rugby Club (Year 6-9) These sessions are held on a Thursday for Year 6-9, providing pupils the opportunity to improve their skills and potentially get selected for future school teams.

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