Tanglin Trust School Infant Co-Curriculum - Term 1 2026/2027 Drama, Music, Art & Design, and Sport
TThe Co-Curriculum is central to our mission of providing a holistic education, enabling our Tanglin students to fulfil their potential and leave school future ready. Whether your child’s passions lie in Sports, the Arts, the outdoors or in academia, there really is something for everyone here at Tanglin and I hope that what you find in this booklet proves exciting, motivating and challenging for your child.
Beyond the skills and knowledge they will acquire in the Co-Curriculum, the different learning experiences, whether on the sports field, in a rehearsal room, on the stage or on a school trip, help the children in our care to flourish as people, determining who they are and what their hobbies for life might be.
Co-curricular endeavour also provides students the space and experience of handling adversity and challenge, making them more able to navigate life’s bumps with confidence and good humour. I am also certain that they will have good fun, making friends and cherished memories, along the way.
Sophie Hawkins Co-Curriculum Lead (Whole School)
INTRODUCTION Managing Your Child's Activities with SOCS All activities are managed via SOCS. To sign up or view your child's activities, please access SOCS through the Parent Portal. For programme details and regular updates, please visit the parent portal at https://myportal.tts.edu.sg. If you need further assistance, please email cocurriculum@tts.edu.sg. The email addresses for the respective departments are as follows: cocurriculum@tts.edu.sg (clubs/activities) music@tts.edu.sg (music tuition & ensembles) sport@tts.edu.sg (sport) merlions@tts.edu.sg (competitive swimming) gymnastics@tts.edu.sg (gymnastics club)
Gymnastics Club
Learn to Swim
Day/Time: Mondays to Saturdays Year: Nursery - Year 2
Day/Time: Mondays to Fridays Year: Reception - Year 2
Tanglin Lions gymnastics offers classes for all levels and abilities within our club programme. Through our competitive to performance pathway, gymnasts have the opportunity to represent the school in national and international competitions.
The Learn to Swim programme aims to provide a comprehensive and accessible swimming environment that prioritises water safety and fosters lifelong skills. Our mission is to empower each student with confidence in and around water, developing their stroke technique over time. Lessons are available both within the CCA programme and after school hours. Please email merlions@tts.edu.sg for further details.
All children from Nursery to Year 2 who are interested in joining gymnastics should email gymnastics@tts.edu.sg.
YEAR 1 ART & CRAFTS Drawing!
Art & Mindfulness
Day/Time: Tuesday, 2-3pm
Day/Time: Tuesday, 2-3pm
Return to basics of drawing and sketching. Learn to use the right pencils, shading techniques, basic perspectives, and learning how to draw simple, everyday objects. Each student will have their own sketchbook to see their own progress and creativity over the course of the term.
Children will embrace a range of creative and calming activities designed to nurture well being and spark curiosity. They will explore different mediums of art, participate in yoga to build flexibility and mindfulness, and will take part in gardening projects such as planting sunflowers and composting, developing their nature skills and a sense of responsibility. To encourage relaxation and focus, students will enjoy mindfulness drawing, while bead making activities will support fine motor development and foster creativity and concentration.
Story & Craft Club Day/Time: Tuesday, 2-3pm Story and Craft Club is a fun and creative club where children bring stories to life through exciting crafts and hands-on activities. Each session begins with a carefully chosen picture book, followed by a linked craft, game or creative challenge inspired by the story. The club encourages imagination, creativity and listening skills.
Little Chefs, Big Creation Day/Time: Tuesday, 2-3pm Join the "Little Chefs, Big Creations" CCA, where children will embark on a delicious and exciting journey into the world of edible crafts! This club offers a fun and creative way to explore different ingredients and food textures, transforming simple snacks into imaginative works of art. Children will learn to craft and decorate delicious, easy-to-make treats.
Art & Design Adventures Day/Time: Thursday, 2-3pm Get ready to cut, color, paint, and create! In Art & Design Adventures, young artists will explore a variety of materials and techniques to bring their ideas to life. From painting vibrant masterpieces to building 3D creations with recycled materials, this CCA encourages creativity, fine motor skills, and self-expression. Each week, students will dive into a new art project inspired by nature, stories, famous artists, and their own big imaginations.
Comic Creators Day/Time: Thursday, 2-3pm For those that already love comics or want to know more about them. We'll read popular comics, explore their features and create our own during this activity. Children must be ready for some laughs and the chance to be creative!
Construction Day/Time: Thursday, 2-3pm Designing, creating and building using different construction resources.
STEM & INQUIRY Tech: Sphero Indi
Tech: Lego Robotics
Day/Time: Tuesday, 2-3pm
Day/Time: Thursday, 2-3pm
Kids learn the basics of programming with the included color cards (no screen required) or level up with Sphero’s allnew, simplified drag-and-drop blocks in the free Sphero Edu Jr app, designed just for indi.
Chess for Beginners Day/Time: Tuesday, 2-3pm Enjoy your introduction to Chess alongside fellow beginners. We'll learn the basics of Chess together in a fun way, including the pieces, how they are used and how to begin to strategize when trying to catch your opponent's king. Please note, this is not competition standard, we will be starting from scratch.
Tech: Scratch Coding Day/Time: Thursday, 2-3pm Scratch is a visual programming language that allows children to create their own interactive stories, games and animations. As children learn the skills to design Scratch projects, they think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively.
Join our Lego Robotics group and get ready to build, code and create! Together, we will explore the exciting world of technology through Lego building and simple programming. Children will use their problem-solving, teamwork and creative thinking skills as they learn the basics of robotics in a fun, playful and hands-on way. It’s the perfect chance to imagine, design, test and bring Lego creations to life!
Mini-movie Makers Day/Time: Thursday, 2-3pm Children will use LEGO (or other small items), storytelling and iPads to create their own short stop-motion films. They will plan a simple story with a clear problem and solution, design characters and settings, build a small filming space, and use the Stop Motion Studio app to bring their ideas to life.
LINGUISTICS Chinese Paper Cutting and Origami Day/Time: Tuesday, 2-3pm Through fun and engaging hands-on activities, children will explore traditional Chinese arts such as paper cutting and origami. As they create colourful crafts, they will develop fine motor skills, build confidence, and learn Chinese vocabulary by identifying and naming objects. This CCA offers an enjoyable introduction to Chinese culture through creative art experiences.
Chinese Cooking Day/Time: Thursday, 2-3pm Welcome to the Chinese Cooking course! In this class, you will have the opportunity to learn how to use chopsticks and a kid-friendly knife, while gaining hands-on experience in preparing a variety of traditional Chinese dishes. Together, we will make classic favorites such as beef and cabbage dumplings, mango pomelo sago, and seafood fried rice.
Little Panda Art Club Day/Time: Thursday, 2-3pm Little Panda Art Club combines art and language in a joyful, hands-on learning experience. Each week, children explore new and exciting themes — from animals to cars and everyday objects through guided drawing and simple Chinese phrases. This fun and engaging CCA helps children build confidence in speaking Chinese, and strengthen their creativity and fine motor skills.
MUSIC Infant Strings Group
Percussion for Fun
Day/Time: Monday, 12:1012.40pm
Day/Time: Thursday, 2-3pm
Open to children who have already started having violin or cello lessons. This group will allow students the opportunity to play as part of a group and extend their skills. Contact music@tts.edu.sg if you would like your child to join.
Y1 Choir Day/Time: Tuesday, 2-3pm A Year 1 choir with the focus on fun singing together as a group learning new songs and enjoying making music together.
Children will explore a variety of tuned and un-tuned percussion instruments. Each week we focus on one instrument and learn how to play and create our own music on them. Wewill also explore different body percussions and music from around the world. At the end of each session we end with a classical musical story with buttons the children explore to listen to different styles of music.
SPORT & OUTDOOR PURSUITS Ball Skills Day/Time: Tuesday, 2-3pm An opportunity to develop a range of key ball skills such as throwing, catching, dribbling and striking as well as building understanding of playing team games by trying out a range of different sports and activities.
Yoga Day/Time: Tuesday, 2-3pm Children will explore different yoga moves and hear stories linked to these. Sessions will continue to develop mobility, balance and core strength.
Climbing & Movement Skills Day/Time: Thursday, 2-3pm Children will get the opportunity to boulder and rock-climb using a belay, while also practising over movement skills across equipment. This fun activity will increase core strength, determination and resilience.
Football Skills Day/Time: Thursday, 2-3pm A chance for children to develop their football skills with a focus on games and fun activities.
Outdoor Adventurers Day/Time: Thursday, 2-3pm Get ready to dig in, explore, and connect with nature in hands-on outdoor adventures ! From caring for friendly ducks to planting and learning to use real tools, children will discover the joys of the natural world while building confidence and curiosity. It's the perfect mix of fresh air, fun, and learning!
YEAR 2 ART & CRAFTS Art Club Day/Time: Tuesday, 2-3pm
Art & Design Day/Time: Thursday, 2-3pm
Join Art Club to explore exciting techniques like painting, line drawing, collage and sculpture while using lots of different materials and tools. Children will have fun experimenting with colour, texture and creativity as they create their own unique masterpieces!
Join the Art and Craft Club and let your creativity soar! In this fun club, Year 2 students will paint, draw, and craft exciting projects. Explore new ideas, make colourful creations, and have a blast while expressing yourself!
Mini Broadway Stars
Little Panda Art Club
Day/Time: Tuesday, 2-3pm
Day/Time: Thursday, 2-3pm
Calling all young stars! If you love singing, dancing, and acting – and aren’t afraid to shine in the spotlight – Mini Broadway Stars is the perfect club for you! Open to Year 2 students who are eager to perform in front of an audience, this club is all about having fun, expressing yourself, and putting on a show to remember!
Little Panda Art Club combines art and language in a joyful, hands-on learning experience. Each week, children explore new and exciting themes — from animals to cars and everyday objects through guided drawing and simple Chinese phrases.
STEM & INQUIRY Super Scientists Tech: Digital Book Creators Day/Time: Tuesday, 2-3pm Join our Digital Book Creators Club and bring your imagination to life! Children will use technology to write, illustrate, record and share their very own digital books. Along the way, they will build confidence, imagination and storytelling skills in a fun, creative and exciting way. It’s the perfect club for young authors, illustrators and storytellers ready to create something amazing!
Mini-movie Makers Day/Time: Tuesday, 2-3pm Children will use LEGO (or other small items), storytelling and iPads to create their own short stop-motion films. They will plan a simple story with a clear problem and solution, design characters and settings, build a small filming space, and use the Stop Motion Studio app to bring their ideas to life.
Day/Time: Tuesday, 2-3pm Join the Super Scientists, a club where young explorers engage in hands-on experiments that reveal the magic of science. Through exciting activities and collaborative learning, each session fosters curiosity and a deeper understanding of the world around them.
Animation and Movie Making Day/Time: Thursday, 2-3pm Students will learn how to create exciting animations, plan stories, design characters, and produce short movies using fun digital tools. Develop your creativity, teamwork, and storytelling skills while making amazing projects with your friends.
Dash Coding Day/Time: Thursday, 2-3pm Discover coding fun with Dash robots to solve creative challenges, boost teamwork, problem solving and critical thinking. Get Dash to dance, navigate mazes or challenges in an exciting and interactive way.
Chess Champions Day/Time: Thursday, 2-3pm Are you interested in learning the basics of chess or playing against other chess wizards like you? Come and join in and get to grips with one of the world's best games that has been going for 1500 years! If strategy and problem solving are your thing, come and join the Chess Champions CCA!
Wonders of the World Day/Time: Thursday, 2-3pm Join the Year 2 Wonders of the World CCA and embark on an exciting journey of discovery! From towering mountains and vast oceans to fascinating cultures and natural wonders, you'll explore how people and places are connected. Through fun activities, games, and hands-on projects, you'll develop your curiosity and learn more about the amazing planet we call home.
Little Chefs, Big Creations Day/Time: Tuesday, 2-3pm Children will embark on a delicious and exciting journey into the world of edible crafts! This club offers a fun and creative way to explore different ingredients and food textures, transforming simple snacks into imaginative works of art. Children will learn to craft and decorate delicious, easy-to-make treats.
LINGUISTICS Chinese Cooking Day/Time: Tuesday, 2-3pm Welcome to the Chinese Cooking course! In this class, you will have the opportunity to learn how to use chopsticks and a kid-friendly knife, while gaining hands-on experience in preparing a variety of traditional Chinese dishes. Together, we will make classic favorites such as beef and cabbage dumplings, mango pomelo sago, and seafood fried rice.
Chinese Paper Cutting and Origami Day/Time: Tuesday, 2-3pm Through fun and engaging hands-on activities, children will explore traditional Chinese arts such as paper cutting and origami. As they create colourful crafts, they will develop fine motor skills, build confidence, and learn Chinese vocabulary by identifying and naming objects. This CCA offers an enjoyable introduction to Chinese culture through creative art experiences.
MUSIC Infant Strings Group
Ukulele
Day/Time: Monday, 12:10-12.40pm Year: 1-2
Day/Time: Thursday, 2-3pm
Open to children who have already started having violin or cello lessons. This group will allow students the opportunity to play as part of a group and extend their skills. Contact music@tts.edu.sg if you would like your child to join.
Piano Group
Strum along with other ukulele enthusiasts in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.
Recorder Wizards Day/Time: Thursday, 2-3pm
Day/Time: Tuesday, 2-3pm
An introduction to the recorder, learn to play together and have fun learning simple tunes!
This group is for children already playing the piano who want to play together as an ensemble. The children will dvelop their confidence and musicality through playing together and performing at the end of the term.
Year 2 Choir
Beginner Strings Day/Time: Tuesday, 2-3pm An introduction to the violin and cello. Have fun learning how to play a string instrument and playing together in a group.
Day/Time: Tuesday, 3-4pm For all Year 2 children who love to sing! Do note that this is after school and there is no 4pm bus available for Year 2s.
SPORT & OUTDOOR PURSUITS
Climbing & Movement Skills
Yoga
Day/Time: Tuesday, 2-3pm
Day/Time: Tuesday, 2-3pm
Children will get the opportunity to boulder and top rope rock-climb ,while also practising other movement skills across equipment. This fun activity will increase core strength, determination and resilience.
Children will explore different yoga moves and hear stories linked to these. Sessions will continue to develop mobility, balance and core strength.
Woodworking Tanglin Lions Football Academy Day/Time: Tuesday, 2-3pm A chance for children to develop their football skills with a focus on games and fun activities.
Outdoor Adventurers Day/Time: Tuesday, 2-3pm Get ready to dig in, explore, and connect with nature in hands-on outdoor adventures ! From caring for friendly ducks to planting and learning to use real tools, children will discover the joys of the natural world while building confidence and curiosity. It's the perfect mix of fresh air, fun, and learning!
Day/Time: Tuesday, 2-3pm Get ready to saw, hammer, and build in our exciting Woodworking CCA! Children will dive into hands-on fun as they create their own wooden masterpieces using real tools. With every tap of the hammer and turn of a drill, they'll grow their creativity, confidence, and coordination!
Urban Gardening
Circus Skills
Day/Time: Thursday, 2-3pm
Day/Time: Thursday, 2-3pm
Inspired by the book, The Sky Garden, children will design and landscape the Year 2 Garden. Along with their green fingered skills, children will be planning and building the resources needed to bring the garden to life.
A chance for children to explore basic circus skills such as juggling, balancing, diablo and plate spinning which will all develop the children's hand-eye coordination in a fun and noval way. There will also be elements of gymnastics included.
Multi-Sports and PE Games Day/Time: Thursday, 2-3pm Children will get to play a range of sports and activities such a basketball, hockey, handball and benchball. Communication and teamwork skills will also be developed along with tactical thinking and understanding of positioning and game play.
PAID ACTIVITIES Centre Stage Creative Drama Day/Time: Tuesday & Thursday, 2-3pm Year: Year 1-2 Creative Drama is process-driven drama – the emphasis and the value is in the journey rather than the outcome. We bring to life situations, stories, and characters by ‘playing out’ the narrative – using structured play in a highly fun and interactive way. Skills applied and gained from these classes are broad and immense: Confidence, communication, quick thinking, problem-solving, flexibility, teamwork, an ability to improvise, apply creativity and imagination as well as develop social and emotional skills! These classes are suitable for all children from the under-confident to build self-esteem to the real drama enthusiast.
Musical Theatre Day/Time: Tuesday & Thursday, 2-3pm Year: Year 1-2 Creative Musical Drama is designed to build confidence and develop basic musical theatre skills in a process driven environment. The value and importance will be in the process and not the product. These courses combine movement, dance and song with a through line of Creative Drama and character work which we believe forms the basis for all performance work. Students will use this added element to build belief in the characters they are playing – a fundamental skill required in Musical Theatre. The key aims of Creative Musical Drama classes are to build confidence and express ourselves creatively in a safe space… learning valuable life skills in a process driven environment, rather than focusing on presentations or performances.
LAMDA LAMDA Day/Time: Tuesday 2-3pm, Year 1 Thursday 2-3pm, Year 2 Students will take part in the Solo Introductory Stage 1/2, learning how to perform one poem from memory, audibly and clearly, with an appreciation of meaning, maintain a short conversation about a favourite toy, explaining the reasons for their choice, along with an explanation about how to play a favourite game. This leads to an exam in June, with an examiner visiting from the UK. Please note, this programme runs across three terms leading to the optional LAMDA exam in May/June, which will be billed separately. We offer a showcase at the end of the year which is free to attend.
The Movement Studio Ballet
Street Dance
Day/Time: Tuesday 2-3pm, Year 2 Thursday 2-3pm, Year 1
Day/Time: Thursday, 2-3pm Year: 1-2
We will meet your little one in their world —a world filled with stories, magic, and make-believe! They will learn classical ballet steps in a fun and interactive way. Our classes incorporate both ATOD (Australian Teacher of Dancing) and RAD (Royal Academy of Dance), an internationally recognised syllabus from Australia and the UK respectively- giving them a strong foundation for technique. Children will develop coordination, control, spatial awareness, improved posture, and responsiveness to music, as well as expression and performance through Creative exploration!
This style of dance is inspired by various street dance techniques such as bounce, popping, break, locking and focusses on groove and rhythm! Expect to hone body coordination and get a good form of cardio while grooving to cool and fun Hip Hop beats, that’s what a street jazz dance class provides and so much more! A fun way to develop musicality through the different tempo and songs that they are familiar with will give them a new appreciation for music and movement. The children will learn a variety of street dance poses and choreography with performance and showcase opportunities throughout the year.
The Movement Studio Day/Time: Monday (Ballet), Wednesday (Ballet), Friday (Jazz) Year: Reception Children explore music, introductory ballet, and creative movement through fun activities that help develop their motor skills. Classes incorporate both ATOD (Australian Teacher of Dancing) and RAD (Royal Academy of Dance), providing a strong foundation in technique. Instructors develop coordination, spatial awareness, posture, and musical responsiveness, fostering confidence and friendships. Jazz is a popular and energetic dance style that incorporates multiple genres such as Ballet, Jazz and Hip Hop! A popular style amongst our kids. Coupled with the latest pop music, your little one can expect dynamic and energetic movements filled with jumps, turns, and kicks in this class! The children will learn plenty of varied choreographies and will have performance and showcase opportunities each year!
Sports & Outdoor Pursuits
Linguistics
Rex Martens Cricket Academy
French
Day/Time: Tuesday & Thursday, 2-3pm Year: 1-2
Day/Time: Tuesday & Thursday, 2-3pm Year: 1-2
The course is designed for young children who want to develop their cricket skills. Content will cover a wide range of batting, bowling and fielding skills with the emphasis on enjoyment. Students will get opportunities to develop their skills through modified games and cricket drills. The sessions are designed to encourage beginners but also challenge the more experienced players.
This activity aims to familiarize students with essential vocabulary, including numbers, colors, and terms related to school, as well as develop their conversational skills in areas such as introductions and greetings. Learning will be facilitated through a variety of engaging activities, including games, songs, interactive exercises, and written tasks.
Goju Karate
Sanskriti Hindi
Day/Time: Thursday, 2-3pm Year: 1-2
Day/Time: Tuesday, 2-3pm Year: 1-2
Our programme is about incorporating karate-do into a fun and fitness training of karate and self-defence skills. The physical training will improve one’s agility, flexibility, strength, coordination and motor skills development. The mental training enhances self-discipline, selfesteem, humility, respect for others and resilience.
BSO Beavers Day/Time: Tuesday, 2-3pm Year: 1-2 Are you keen for your child to join British Scouting Overseas? As Scouts we take part in lots of adventures, make new friends, support our community and have fun each week.
In a global world where families move across borders, children can easily drift away from the language that once held generations together. Sanskriti’s Hindi programme is designed for the global child, with every book, flashcard and resource developed in house to support multilingual learners in a warm, simple and engaging way. Through rhymes, stories, crafts and everyday conversations, children begin speaking about their world with confidence in Hindi.
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