Lower Prep Lent Term 2025 Co-Curricular Clubs and Activities

LOWER PREP

Co-Curricular Clubs and Activities L E N T T E R M 2025

Lower Prep Co-Curricular Clubs and Activities L E N T T E R M 2025 St. Edmund’s offers pupils a wide range of co-curricular clubs and activities. These may be sporting, artistic, dramatic, creative, musical or cultural in nature and are led by our energetic and committed teaching staff.

The choice of clubs varies each term and pupils are encouraged to be involved in a broad range of activities to explore new opportunities and try new things.

All clubs and activities are open to both boys and girls unless otherwise indicated. * There is a charge for this activity.

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ART AND DESIGN Art Club (Forms 3 & 4) Pupils will have the chance to extend their use of media used in lessons and follow topics that interest them. Whether they’re looking to refine their skills or just enjoy some creative time, the Art Club will inspire and support them.

DANCE AND DRAMA

Street Dance* (Forms 3 & 4)

Streetdance is run by Miss Danni of the Lannoy School of Performing Arts. Street Dance is a style of dance that started in America with funk and jazz dance and encompasses a broad range of styles including popping, locking, breakdance and commercial dance. Our street dance classes encourage pupils to be creative and find their own voice within new and exciting choreography. St. Edmund’s pupils absolutely LOVE this class and it is attended by as many boys as it is girls.

ENRICHMENT Chess Club (Forms 3 & 4) Chess Club is run throughout the year with sessions on Tuesdays in the Michaelmas term aimed specifically at beginners, with Thursday sessions offered to more proficient pupils who just want to play against a variety of opponents.

Each session begins with a teaching aspect looking at topics such as; ‘how the pieces move’, ‘castling, hanging pieces’, ‘defending’, ‘basic opening’s and ‘end games’. Pupils then have time to play each other.

In the Lent term we run the St. Edmund’s Chess Championships and in the Summer term, both sessions (Tuesdays and Thursdays) are available to pupils of all ages and abilities on the proviso that they have a registered account with Chess.com. This does not need to be the paid for premium version but can be the basic free version.

Pupils will have the option to play virtually against bots or on-line live matches and will also have the opportunity to play on the physical boards.

Coding Club (Forms 3 & 4) At Coding Club, we make learning about computers super fun! So, if you’re excited about any of these awesome topics, come join us. It’s like a journey into the digital world, where you become a computer whiz while having a ton of fun with your friends. Don’t miss out – let’s code, create, and explore together.

Lego Club (Forms 1-4) Lego Club is a place for children to come and switch off from the school day and immerse themselves into the world of Lego. The children create some wonderful models - from stables for their horses to full spaceships! We have created Lego Club to ensure there is space for children to go to that is away from the playground if they need it.

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MUSIC The Probationers Little Chapel Choir (audition only) (Forms 3 & 4) This choir is designed for younger pupils eager to develop their vocal talents in a structured yet inspiring environment. Open to Forms 3 and 4 through audition, the Probationers ‘Little Chapel Choir’ prepares its members for future participation in the Chapel Choir while fostering teamwork, discipline, and confidence in sacred and secular music.

M:Tech Club (Forms 3 & 4) M:Tech is an exhilarating after-school music technology and creative composition club. Taking young creators on a musical journey, small groups explore the world of creativity through a series of exciting multimedia projects.

Suitable for all levels of musical ability.

SPORT AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Astro Games (Forms 3 & 4)

Open to children of all abilities who are keen to participate in sport, this will be an active club for pupils who are looking to burn some energy!

Boys’ Team Games (Forms 3 & 4)

Open to boys of all abilities who are keen to participate in sport. This club will look at the full range of sports that pupils usually play for matches but also some different sports such as handball and Tchoukball.

Girls Football (Forms 3 & 4)

During Girls’ Football Club, the girls learn to develop and hone their skills. Match play is greatly encouraged during which there are great opportunities to socialise with other girls in different year groups and develop friendships. There are plenty of opportunities for girls to improve tactically as well as technically.

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Golf Club* (Forms 1- 4) Steve Clay is the Professional at Blackmoor Golf Club where he has been “The Pro” for 32 years. He not only coaches golf to all ages and abilities, but also runs a well-stocked Pro Shop and is heavily involved with the organisation of everything “Golf” at the club.

He has been teaching and introducing the game of golf to pupils one day a week at St. Edmund’s for the past 24 years. During this time, he has set 100’s of children on the right path and the correct fundamentals that will enable them to enjoy this great game, all their lives.

Gymnastics (Forms 3 & 4) For budding gymnastics, pupils can refine their gymnastic skills and techniques. From floor routines to vaulting, balance beam, and more, you’ll have the chance to develop your abilities while having fun with friends.

SPORT AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Judo* (Forms 3 & 4) Judo is a popular club here at St. Edmund’s. It is a fun sport, an art, a discipline, a recreational or social activity, a fitness programme, a means of self-defence or combat, and a way of life. Our resident Judo Teacher ’Martin Rance’, who represents ProCoach Judo, has been delivering judo tuition to St. Edmund’s pupils for the past twenty years as part of our co-curricular programme.

Run Club (Forms 1-4) Children at St. Ed’s learn, develop and achieve great things from running - to qualifying for County or even Regional cross-country. ALL abilities are welcome.

In Run Club you will expect to learn about how to demonstrate an effective, running specific warm up, develop technique through drills, pacing yourself, interval training, speed and endurance training - all while having fun!

Shred Club* (Forms 3 & 4)

B1KE offers industry leading MTB coaching at St. Edmund’s; using their very own mini-bikepark facility complete with berms, rollers and progressive jumps.

During Shred sessions pupils work on the ‘Core Skills’ required to successfully navigate the modern MTB world, no matter the ability level or age. Further details on B1KE and their mission can be found at www.B1KE.com

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Swim Squad (Beginners) (Forms 3 & 4)

During swim squad, pupils will enhance their basic swimming skills and will be coached in the various skills required to compete and improve their swimming style and technique.

Swimming Lessons* (Forms 1- 4)

Taught by Mrs Batten, children will learn and develop key swimming skills, as well as build water confidence.

SPORT AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Tennis Club* (Forms 3 & 4) Go Tennis provides tennis coaching for St. Edmund’s pupils in Forms 3-11. Sessions take place at Grayshott Tennis Club during the allocated games session on Fridays during term time and are taken by LTA qualified coaches. Forms 5-8 have a maximum of 12 children per group and lessons are structured to ensure that tennis is taught using the correct balls, rackets and on court sizes that are suitable for the age of the player. Lessons will cover technique and tactical aspects of tennis through drills, games and match practice. More information (including details of holiday camps) can be found on the website www.gotennis.co.uk.

Wide Games (Forms 3 & 4) Wide Games is an exciting and dynamic afternoon sports club.

Designed for children who love to stay active, this club offers the perfect opportunity to explore a wide range of sports and physical activities in a fun, flexible, and supportive environment.

Each session allows children to participate in a variety of sports, from team games like netball and football to individual activities such as tennis, athletics, and even unique wide games like capture the flag and relay challenges. The aim is to give each child the freedom to try different sports, develop new skills, and enjoy the thrill of both competitive and recreational play.

The Wide Games club is perfect for children who enjoy variety and flexibility – no two sessions are ever the same! Whether they are looking to improve their skills in a favourite sport or try something completely new, every child will have the chance to explore different games, work as part of a team, and have a great time.

Ultimate Frisbee (Forms 3 & 4) Ultimate Frisbee is a fun non-contact, self-refereed team sport played with a flying disc frisbee.

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