Stephen Perse Summer Junior Enrichment Programme 2024

Junior Enrichment Programme 2024

Monday 8 July to Friday 26 July

08:30 to 16:00 Weekdays – Pre-Booked Late Stay Options until 18:00

Reception* and Years 1 to 4 stephenperse.com

Welcome to our Summer Enrichment Programme 2024

Stephen Perse Holiday Enrichment Programmes offer children the opportunity to engage in, explore and experience a wide variety of age-appropriate activities, whilst incorporating childcare support for parents during school breaks.

Our programmes welcome Year 1 to Year 4 children from other schools across the local area and overseas, as well as existing Stephen Perse students.

For families considering Stephen Perse for the next stage of their children's academic journey, our enrichment programmes offer a great insight into our values and ethos as a school. And for those joining us for the next academic year, the Summer Enrichment Programme in particular, will provide a wonderful setting for new students to familiarise themselves with our school environment and meet some of their peers before starting with us in September.

This brochure contains key information about the Summer Enrichment Programme, including details of the daily activity options and booking links.

How to choose activities

Reception* and Years 1 to 4

For Reception and Years 1-2 on each day of the Summer Enrichment Programme activities will be a single daily offer An overview of the daily activity schedule is available here and on the booking link below In the third week of the programme Years 1-2 will have two streams to choose from (Schedule A or B). Further activity details can be found in the Activity Highlights section.

For Years 3 and 4 each day of the Summer Enrichment Programme activities will be split into two daily activity streams, Schedule A or Schedule B. Details of each activity stream will be available on the booking link, and further details of the activities are contained in this brochure.

For all year groups each day is charged at £75 with lunch and break refreshments included. Late stay is not included in the daily rate, but is available and charged at £10 per hour

*Reception places are only available for internal pupils or those starting with us in Year 1 in September 2024. The Reception programme will run for the first two weeks of the programme only.

In addition to choosing an activity stream, Reception and Years 1 to 4 will have a one hour recreational/funbased session from 15:00 to 16:00. Activities may include book club, puzzles, multi-sports, and quizzes amongst others, and pupils will have the opportunity to choose on the day and pre-booking will be required via the booking form.

If you have any questions regarding the Summer Enrichment Junior Programme please contact holidayenrichment@stephenperse.com

Mike Bond

Holiday Enrichment Programme Manager

Activity Highlights

Music Maestros

The Music Maestro workshops will be held by staff from the Stephen Perse Music department who will enthuse and create with pupils to share their musical talents and creativity. Pupils will have a chance to play a variety of instruments and use vocal in these musical sessions.

Running Club

Running is an ever popular past time for adults and our pupils alike These sessions will build on a current enthusiasm for running, develop an understanding of the positive impacts of running on health and well-being and allow pupils to develop skills in developing stamina.

Tennis Coaching

Based at our Latham Road site, our Tennis coaching sessions will provide a fantastic opportunity for pupils to develop their skills and understanding of the game. Sessions will be led by coaches from Over & In, or by members of Stephen Perse PE & Games staff. Our Tennis sessions will provide a great experience ahead of the Tennis season. Wimbledon here we come!

Sewing - Masterclass

A chance for pupils to develop their needlework skills, through this sewing masterclass. Pupils will learn all about the key skills required, prior to completing their own needlework masterpieces.

Orienteering and Map Skills

Pupils will develop skills in map reading while navigating their way around a series of markers A core skill to learn and practise at an early age.

Golf - Development Classes

We have steadily been introducing Golf as a development sport within our curriculum time, clubs offer, and also through our Holiday Enrichment Programmes. These sessions will provide a further opportunity for pupils to enhance their skills, focusing on the fundamentals of the golf swing and also the art of putting

Book Club

Our Book Club will give pupils the opportunity to bring in, and discuss, their favourite books. This is a great way of finding out about new authors and books that they may otherwise not have heard about

Art Attack

An opportunity for pupils to get crafty and creative all at the same time! This craft-based session will include the opportunity for pupils to produce artefacts ready to show off at home There will be chances to make larger collaborative projects and individual artworks too.

Charity Challenge Relay

Back by popular demand! Across the summer programme we have various planning stages, in order to give pupils sufficient time to plan and execute their ideas fully. The ‘relay’ idea relates to one group passing on the relevant information to the next, as groups/individuals may well change over the course of the programme. The idea is that the baton is passed to the next group, who will further develop ideas ready for the charity event on the final day of the programme

Song Writing Workshop

A chance for pupils to get creative musically, through writing and performing their own songs.

Quiz Time

These sessions will enable pupils to develop general knowledge and develop skills in creating their own quizzes.

STEAM Investigations

In this session pupils will use a variety of STEAM skills to develop an investigation from planning, to execution leading to a full conclusion.

Cookery School

This is an opportunity for all budding chefs. Our catering team, Holroyd Howe, will be supporting our students in a range of culinary skills. Not only will pupils be bringing home delicious meals, cakes, bread and biscuits (subject to season); they will also be mastering the skills such as nutrition and food presentation. This popular course always fills up quickly and is popular across the age ranges.

Mastering Public Speaking

Don’t worry - this will not involve presenting to members of the public (yet!). This workshop will help pupils understand how to present to an audience effectively, using a range of key delivery and communication skills. Such an important skill to possess, this should be an extremely engaging and useful workshop.

Table Tennis

This session will focus on the technical aspects of the game to support pupils in progressing their skills. Pupils will also have the opportunity to put what they have learnt into competitive game situations.

Faster, Higher, Stronger!

The Olympic motto reads ‘CitiusAltius - Fortius’. Translated to Faster, Higher, Stronger we have used the inspiration of the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris to run this session that will focus on developing pupils' athletic abilities through training. The session will include focus on speed and sprint development, alongside jumping and throwing skills all linked to athletics

For our internal Reception pupils

Music Time – Let’s Play

Awaken your child's inner maestro! Through interactive musical sessions featuring rhythmic games, delightful sing-alongs, and an exploration of child-friendly instruments, we'll foster a joyful introduction to the wonders of music.

Creative – Let’s Create

Unleash the boundless potential within! Our thoughtfully designed creative sessions nurture imagination and develop fine motor skills through artistic exploration like painting and constructing fantastical creations.

Physical Development –Let’s Get Moving

Embrace a healthy lifestyle! Through engaging games, exhilarating obstacle courses, and energetic dance routines, we'll promote the development of gross motor skills while fostering a love for physical and outdoor activity.

Letters and Numbers – Let’s Learn

Transform learning into a playful adventure! We'll continue to develop early learning through captivating rhymes, interactive games, and imaginative activities that reinforce in school phonics and maths facts in a stimulating game based way.

Relaxation, Stories and Independent Play – Let’s Play

Embark on a captivating story adventure! We'll spark imaginations and nurture a love for language through the exploration of captivating stories. Then, pupils can delve into free play, where they can explore their individual interests and make new discoveries at their own pace.

Collaboration – Let’s Work Together

Cultivate the seeds of friendship! Our collaborative activities promote teamwork, communication skills, and problem-solving as pupils embark on a journey of discovery and exploration together.

Activity Highlights

History Seekers

In these historical discovery sessions pupils will be able to find out more and be taught about different periods of history. Pupils will have the opportunity to steer the learning towards their own historical discoveries to find out more and leave sessions to find out even more independently.

The Apprentice

A fantastic new addition to our programme for young entrepreneurs

The Apprentice session give pupils the chance to direct their own development project by planning what they will do to solve a problem or task (such as design an advert for a new cereal for children), executing their plan and then presenting their work to a business expert – Mr Bond! A great opportunity for the future business managers.

Stop Motion Animation

In this fun and creative IT based class, pupils will practise their animation and modelling skills. They will learn how to use the stop motion app and its features then apply these skills in making their own original animation For any Wallace and Gromit fans this session is a must.

Code Masters & Coding Club

Our pupils’ technological and IT skills are continually developing and they are keen to know more. These sessions will focus on developing coding skills further using iPad based applications to programme, code and debug characters and games.

Printmaking

In this session, pupils will have the opportunity to design and create original prints. Pupils will learn how to develop the print and then how to apply ink for printing. Furthermore, pupils will have an original piece of art to take home.