Tanglin Trust School Junior 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)
ART & CRAFTS Marvellous Model Making
Art Attack!
Day/Time: Monday, 3-3.55pm Year: 5-6
Day/Time: Tuesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-4
Marvellous Model Making - clay, paper mache, pipe cleaners, recycled materials - explore your creativity through 3D model work.
An exciting opportunity to explore the many mediums of art from painting, drawing, design, cartoon/comic art, collage, paper mache 3D media, papercraft and many more.
Scrapbooking Day/Time: Tuesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 5-6 Explore the colourful world of paper, collage, stickers and pop-up as you design and create your own scrapbook. Whether you want to document your next holiday or start a weekly journal, this is the CCA for you. Learn new techniques and preserve memories through art in Scrapbooking CCA.
Art Masters Day/Time: Tuesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-4 Have you ever wanted to paint like Kandinsky, print like Warhol, or create vibrant collages like Matisse? Now is your chance! In this brand-new art club, we are unlocking the secrets of the world's greatest artists and designers. Each week, you will learn about a different legend then dive into the art supplies to create your own incredible artwork in their style. Get ready to create your own galleryworthy masterpieces!
The Chill Zone Day/Time: Tuesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-4 Using movement, yoga, science, arts and craft, children's well-being, confidence will be developed and resilience cultivated. Our creative activities will introduce the idea of mindfulness by paying attention and focusing on the present moment.
The Artistic Allegiance Day/Time: Wednesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 5-6 Connect with like minded individuals in the alliegiance, where you’ll get to explore a wide range of artistic activities, which could range from from cross-stitch to origami and collage. With opportunities to express your creative side using paints, pencils, and other materials, this club is the perfect place to craft, create, and have fun. Let your imagination shine as you work on personal masterpieces each week and discover new ways to bring your artistic ideas to life!
ART & CRAFTS Art: Creative Calm Day/Time: Wednesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-6 A gentle transition from the busy school day into a relaxed evening state of mind. A place where students can unwind, slow down and express themselves without pressure. This group offers a serene sanctuary where the focus is entirely on the joy of making. Through soothing, tactile activities—including hypnotic watercolour painting, relaxing clay sculpting, mindful neurographic drawing, and nature-inspired crafts— children will discover art as a tool for relaxation.
Musical Theatre Day/Time: Wednesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-6 Experience the craft of the 'Triple Threat' - acting, singing and dancing! This exciting activity will explore the wonderful world of the musicals. It will give you the opportunity to explore stage skills and perform in songs from stage and screen musicals.
Chinese Crafts Day/Time: Wednesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 5-6 Discover the vibrant world of Chinese art and handicraft through this CCA! Perfect for art enthusiasts and creative souls, this experience guarantees endless fun as you unleash your imagination and delve into the realms of Chinese culture. Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing wonders of Peking Opera, Chinese Blue and White Porcelain art, Chinese Lantern Culture, and Chinese paper craft. This is not just an opportunity to expand your artistic skills, but also a chance to embark on a cultural journey.
ART & CRAFTS Comic Book Creation
The Art Hub
Day/Time: Thursday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-4
Day/Time: Thursday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-4
Bring stories to life in this exciting activity. With vibrant pictures, exciting designs and awesome language, create your own comic books that will wow your your readers!
A creative space for budding artists! In The Art Hub, children will explore a variety of drawing techniques while also working on projects inspired by their own interests and passions. With a strong focus on child-led creativity, this club offers the chance to connect with peers across year groups who share a love for art, expression, and imagination.
Chinese Calligraphy Day/Time: Thursday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-4 Discover the art and beauty of Chinese calligraphy in this peaceful and creative after-school club. You’ll learn traditional brush techniques such as holding the brush correctly, controlling ink flow, and mastering basic strokes like héng (horizontal) and shù (vertical), as you write meaningful Chinese characters. Along the way, you’ll explore the cultural significance behind the writing—its connection to Chinese history, values, and language. Whether you're painting characters for luck or creating your own name scroll, this club offers a fun and relaxing space to deepen your appreciation of Chinese culture while enhancing your Mandarin skills.
Boys Aloud! Day/Time: Thursday, 3-3.55pm Year: 5-6 For Year 5 and 6 boys only, this club is a space to explore and celebrate all things performance, music, movement and drama. Whether you're ready to take the spotlight or just want to test the waters of dance, singing or acting, this club is all about building confidence in a safe, supportive space. It's a place to discover new talents, express yourself, and connect with other boys who are ready to try something a little different. You don’t have to be loud or polished, just brave enough to give it a go.
Linguistics Chinese Discovery Club Day/Time: Thursday, 3-3.55pm Year: 5-6 Join our Chinese Discovery club, where students explore the richment of Chinese culture through interactive, hands-on experiences. Students will discover the unique sound of the Erhu and learn how to create simple melodies. They will also experiences the elegance of the Chinese tea ceremoney, lion dance and drum playing. They will also learn Chinese traditional dance including ribbon, fans, umbrella.
Word Wizards Day/Time: Thursday, 3-3:55pm Year: 3-4 Interested in words and poetry? Then this is the CCA for you! Discover a world of onomatopoeia and create your very own poems. Have fun exploring a wide range of poetry from acrostic to limericks, as well as performing your favourite poems both individually and as a group.
Music Sostenuto Strings
Junior Band
Day/Time: Wednesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-6
Day/Time: Wednesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-6
For Year 3-6 string players (not guitar), currently having lessons and beginner to Grade 1 standard. By audition. This is a year-long commitment. If you would like to join this ensemble, please email music@tts.edu.sg.
An ensemble for wind, brass and percussion players, currently having lessons and beginner - grade 1 standard. By audition. This is a yearlong commitment. If you would like to join this ensemble, please email music@tts.edu.sg.
String Camerata
Concert Band
Day/Time: Wednesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-6
Day/Time: Monday, 4-4.55pm Year: 3-6
For Year 3-6 string players (not guitar), currently having lessons and Grade 1-2 standard. By audition. This is a year-long commitment. If you would like to join this ensemble, please email music@tts.edu.sg.
For wind, brass and percussion players, grade 1-2 standard. If you would like to join this ensemble, please email music@tts.edu.sg.
Junior Rock Band Day/Time: Monday/Thursday, 7.20-8.10am Year: 5-6 Want to be a rock band superstar? Working together as an ensemble, you will learn to play a variety of rock band songs, discovering how to rehearse successfully together to produce great performances. Auditions are held in early Term 1 for the Rock Bands, for further infomation please email music@tts.edu.sg.
Junior Percussion Ensemble Day/Time: Friday, 7:30-8:10am Year: 4-6 A chance for students who have percussion/drum lessons to be in an ensemble. Playing at approximately Grade 1 standard. By audition. This is a year-long commitment. If you would like to join this ensemble, please email music@tts.edu.sg.
Beginner Band Day/Time: Wednesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-6 For any beginner Wind & Brass students (taking lessons already) .
Music Piano Group
Year 3-4 Choir
Day/Time: Tuesday, 7.30-8.10am Year: 3-6
Day/Time: Tuesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-4
Piano Group provides an opportunity for piano players to play in piano duets and piano ensembles. Minimum standard required of approximately Grade 5. If you would like to be considered for this group, please email music@tts.edu.sg.
For all students in Year 3 and 4 who love to sing! No audition necessary.
Piano Club Day/Time: Tuesday, 7.30-8.10am Year: 3-6 Piano Club provides an opportunity for piano players to play in piano duets and piano ensembles. Minimum standard required of approximately Grade 2-4. If you would like to be considered for this group, please email music@tts.edu.sg.
Year 5-6 Choir Day/Time: Monday, 3-3.55pm Year: 5-6 For all students in Year 5 and 6 who love to sing! No audition necessary.
Junior Chamber Choir Day/Time: Monday, 4-4.55pm Year: 5-6 A fun, high achieving choir for students wishing to perform more challenging music. An audition is required for this ensemble. An audition is required to join this Choir, please contact music@tts.edu.sg for further details.
Junior Harp Ensemble Day/Time: Wednesday, 11:35am12:05pm Year: 3-6
Junior Flute Ensemble
A chance for harp students to play together in an ensemble. By invitation only. If you would like to be considered for this group, please email music@tts.edu.sg
For Junior School flautists! Must be currently taking lessons and must also be a part of one of the wind bands.
Day/Time: Monday, 3-3:55pm Year: 3-6
Music Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Junior Ukulele Ensemble
Day/Time: Wednesday, 4-4.55pm Year: 3-6
Day/Time: Monday, 11.35am-12pm Year: 3-6
Open to students who play woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. This group will play standard band repertoire as well as tackling more popular pieces. By audition, this is for students approximately grade 2-5 standard. This is a year-long commitment. If you would like to be considered for this group please email music@tts.edu.sg.
String Sinfonietta Day/Time: Wednesday, 4-4.55pm Year: 3-6 Open to string players (not guitar) approximately grade 2-5 standard. This group will focus on repertoire composed for the string orchestra alongside other genres. By audition. This is a year-long commitment. If you would like to be considered for this group please email music@tts.edu.sg.
Junior Beginner Strings Day/Time: Thursday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-6 An ensemble for any beginner level Junior student (taking lessons already) to play violin, viola, cello or double bass.
Strum and sing along with other ukulele enthusiasts in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.
Recorder Ensemble Day/Time: Tuesday, 12-12:25pm (Year 3-4) For all who love to play recorder!
Gamelan Day/Time: Thursday, 4-4.55pm Year: 4-6 Open to all students in Years 4-6. Gamelan is a traditional Indonesian percussion ensemble. No experience necessary. Please note the 4pm start time as this activity is for Junior and Senior students.
Junior Guitar Ensemble Day/Time: Friday, 11.35am-12pm Year: 3-6 An opportunity for students currently having guitar lessons to play in an ensemble.
Cello Ensemble Day/Time: Friday, 4-4.55pm Year: 3-6 A chance for cello students to play together in an ensemble. By invitation only. If you would like to be considered for this group please email music@tts.edu.sg.
Sports & Outdoor Pursuits Introduction to Badminton
Basketball
Day/Time: Monday, 3-3.55pm Year: 4
Day/Time: Tuesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 5-6
This is a real introduction to the game of badminton for our younger students. Born in India, badminton has become a popular sport across the world, particularly in Asia. It is a technical sport that requires a great amount of flexibility and encourages important developmental skills such as agility, responsiveness and handeye co-ordination. In this CCA, children will be taught the basics of the game have lots of opportunities to apply these in games with their friends. Shots will be broken down and simplified to achieve success.
Students will develop the key fundamental skills of passing, dribbling and shooting. This fun and exciting programme will be delivered through a multitude of small sided games, such as 1v1 2v1 and 3v2, allowing maximum time on the ball and more opportunity to improve their problem solving in attack and defence.
Badminton Day/Time: Tuesday/Wednesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 5-6 Born in India, badminton has become a popular sport across the world, particularly in Asia. It is a technical sport that requires a great amount of flexibility and encourages important developmental skills such as agility, responsiveness and hand-eye coordination. In this CCA, children will be taught the basics of the game have lots of opportunities to apply these in games with their friends.
Street Basketball Day/Time: Thursday/Friday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-4 Street Basketball, also known as streetball, is an opportunity for our younger students to experience a simple introduction to the game of basketball through various types of games and skill zones. The structure and rules will be less formalised allowing the students to learn and play at their own pace. This CCA will teach the students how to catch, pass, dribble and shoot as well as improve their team work, athletiscism and movement awareness.
Sports & Outdoor Pursuits Football Day/Time: Monday, 3-3.55pm (Year 3) Tuesday, 3-3.55pm (Year 5) Thursday, 3-3.55pm (Year 6) Friday, 3-3.55pm (Year 4) We believe that the biggest teacher in football is the game itself. We have therefore designed a curriculum to help our budding footballers to learn through carefully planned, fun drills that support technical and tactical development in a game context. We also look to encourage selforganisation, honesty, and commitment in our young footballers by giving them more responsibility and ownership of the learning.
Netball Day/Time: Monday, 3-3.55pm (Year 4 -5) Thursday, 3-3.55pm (Year 6) Through a fun skill and games-based approach our netball programme promises to develop our young players both on and off the netball court. Not only will they learn the skills needed to play, and develop their understanding of the game, they will also develop their confidence, collaboration and leadership skills within the netball setting. Having fun whilst learning this wonderful game is high on our agenda.
Volleyball Day/Time: Friday, 3-3.55pm Year: 5-6 This is an opportunity for our students to experience all things volleyball - from playing dig shots and volley's to hitting spikes and serves, students will learn the basics of the game and play modified versions moving towards the real game of volleyball itself.
Running Club Day/Time: Wednesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 5-6 Students in the running club will experience a variety of styles of training including, interval training, fartlek training, core stability work and specific running techniques. In this CCA, students will be expected to be capable of running 1.5km continuously and will be pushed to work physically hard within each session. Some sessions will take place off site at a running track and Medway Park.
Archery/Archery Tag Day/Time: Thursday, 3-3.55pm Year: 5-6 A great introduction to the skills and techniques of archery for any budding Robin Hoods or Hawkeyes. Archery is a sport rooted in accuracy which makes it a fun and easy way to improve hand-eye coordination skills, upper body strength, core stability, and balance. Archery engages the arms, shoulders, back, core, and legs to create a consistent and repeatable shot.
Sports & Outdoor Pursuits Rugby
Junior Athletic Development
Day/Time: Monday, 3-3.55pm Year: 5-6
Day/Time: Tuesday, 3-3.55pm (Year 6) Tuesday/Friday, 3-3.55pm (Year 4-5)
Creativity and problem solving are high on the agenda for children learning to play rugby. During the game, players will learn how to make tricky decisions which will in turn help them to gain confidence as they learn the rules of the game. Through rugby, children can develop the capability to analyse and deduce general principles in life which can boost their mental, social and physical agility. Rugby also teaches children that there are boundaries and rules which need to be followed and provides them with responsibilities.
Touch Rugby Day/Time: Friday, 3-3.55pm Year: 5-6 Junior Touch Rugby is offered as a dual pathway sport at TTS, meaning students don't have to choose between the two, participation in Touch actively supports their development in Rugby as well. The two sports share a very similar skill set, with a focus on ball handling, spatial awareness, decision-making, teamwork and caters for both girls and boys. Our programme follows a games-forunderstanding approach, where students learn by playing. Rather than drills in isolation, children develop their skills in the context of real game situations this aims to make training engaging, fun, and highly effective.
Students will develop fundamental athletic movement skills such as speed, power, strength and mobility through age appropriate games and activities. Helping students build confidence in a gym environment and establishing a foundation for improved sports performance, injury prevention and long term enjoyment in physical activity and sports.
Kids X-Fit Day/Time: Friday, 3-3.55pm Year: 5-6 Kids X-Fit will introduce students to the world of fitness and functional movement. Classes will primarily incorporate body weight movements and be performed at a high intensity level. Students will also begin to learn key lifts, such as deadlifts and squats with lighter weights. Students will push, pull, run, throw, lift and jump. This class will prepare students to get the most out of their bodies by increasing their strength, endurance and flexibility. Due to the nature of the training involved, children are required to be approved to join this activity by the PE team. We recommend that students join Athletic Development initially and will be invited to join X-Fit when they are assessed as ready. If you are interested in joining this activity please email cocurriculum@tts.edu.sg.
Sports & Outdoor Pursuits Tanglin Cricket
Capoeira
Day/Time: Monday, 3-3.55pm(Year 56) Tuesday, 3-3.55pm (Year 3-4)
Day/Time: Monday/Tuesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-6
Cricket is a great team sport with many physical benefits. Sprinting between the wickets and chasing the ball to save crucial runs develops speed, stamina and great team work. Releasing the ball during bowling, playing a shot and the fielder tracking a fast moving ball are all actions certain to enhance hand-eye coordination. And above all, children will have fun playing this collaborative team sport with their friends.
Hockey Day/Time: Tuesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 5-6 Tanglin's very own Singapore Hockey Captain, Natalie Ho, is running this CCA and this is the perfect opportunity to learn an incredible game, from one of the best in Singapore. Using standard hockey equipment, including wooden or carbon fibre sticks, players will take part in game-based sessions designed to improve decision-making, teamwork, and overall understanding of the sport.
Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that blends self-defense, dance, rhythm, culture, and ritual. Besides the physical demands of learning kicks, strikes, and evasion techniques, students also learn the music and customs that celebrate community as part of the practice. At the heart of Capoeira lies the interaction between the two players in what we call the game, “jogo” in Portuguese. Students can expect a mix of practical self-defense skills, acrobatic elements, and ongoing application of techniques within realistic movement simulations.
Parkour Day/Time: Thursday, 3-3.55pm (Year 5-6) Friday, 3-3.55pm (Year 3-4) Parkour is an exciting offering that combines elements of Parkour, Free Running, and Gymnastics. Children will learn to build strong foundations in range of mixed movement skills such as running, jumping, vaulting, climbing and rotating. It will also promote athletic development, and equip children with the movement patterns and skills to adapt and improvise in a range of situations.
Sports & Outdoor Pursuits Urban Dance Crew Day/Time: Tuesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-4 This CCA explores the vibrant world of Hip Hop. Students will learn the characteristics of Hip Hop and discover signatures moves through a range of engaging Dance activities and mini performance pieces.
The Choreography & Performance Lab Day/Time: Wednesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 5-6 Students will gain an insight into the art and craft of choreography through a series of sessions, culminating in choreographing their own dance piece, before exploring the required skills for an effective performance.
Junior Explorers Day/Time: Friday, 3-3.55pm Year: 5-6 A fun and engaging introduction to outdoor adventure for our Year 5 and 6 pupils. Meeting weekly for a 2-hour session after school, the club encourages curiosity, teamwork, and a spirit of discovery through age-appropriate activities such as orienteering, bushcraft, climbing challenges, and water confidence sessions. The focus is on building confidence, exploring nature safely, and developing the early skills that will support students as they move through the school.
Young Junior Explorers Day/Time: Tuesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-4 Young Junior Explorers is designed to build confidence, resilience and independence through exciting outdoor learning opportunities. Beginning with a focus on teamwork, collaboration and nature exploration, children are encouraged to challenge themselves, work together and develop a sense of adventure in a safe and supportive environment. Through engaging, hands-on activities, children enjoy team challenges, Forest School-inspired experiences and an introduction to orienteering, where they begin developing basic map-reading and navigation skills. The programme encourages curiosity, problem-solving and exploration, helping children grow in confidence while developing a deeper appreciation of the natural world.
Sports & Outdoor Pursuits Tennis Day/Time: Monday, 3-4.55pm Year: 5-6 This is an opportunity for our beginner players to learn the basics of the game as well as provide our more experienced players the opportunity to develop their skills in a more competitive environment. Students will be taught the key principles of the game and develop their technique across all areas. Students will be split into groups based on their ability. This is a paid CCA and will take place close by to our school campus. Cost $35 per session.
Rock Climbing & Bouldering Day/Time: Monday, 3-3.55pm (Year 5) Tuesday, 3-3.55pm (Year 4) Thursday, 3-3.55pm (Year 3) Friday, 3-3.55pm (Year 6) Rock climbing and bouldering is one of the core offerings of the junior sport programme. Climbing is one of the best total body workouts a child can do, improving muscular strength, endurance and flexibility. "There is more than one way to conquer a mountain". Besides the physical benefits, the sessions will teach children to plan routes and co-ordinate their bodies to problem solve. Cost $20 per session.
Tanglin Climbing Snow Squad Day/Time: Wednesday, 3-4.55pm Year: 5-6 A 2-hour (paid) session on the Centenary Wall led by two specialist coaches. Students will learn top rope climbing as well as belaying and other climbing skills. There will be opportunities to compete for the school in local competition.
STEM & Inquiry Basic Animation
Home Learning
Day/Time: Monday, 3-3.55pm Year: 5
Day/Time: Tuesday, 3-3.55pm (Year 3-4) Wednesday, 3-3.55pm (Year 5-6)
Want to make your own animation movie? We will learn different types of basic animations that are so simple you can even do it at home!
Groovy Graphics
This session will give you time and space to complete your weekly home learning activities. Please ensure you have the right equipment you need in order to complete the tasks set for you.
Day/Time: Tuesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-4
Beginner Coding Explore the world of visual communication, typography, and pattern design. "Groovy" isn't just a theme—it’s an attitude! It’s all about bold colors, expressive shapes, and having fun without worrying about making things look "perfect."
Book Worms Day/Time: Tuesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-6 Do you love books? Are you often looking for people to discuss literature with? Settling down with a great book allows you an escape. But while reading a new story solo is often a great way to relax, sometimes you just want to discuss what you've read with other people to bring those ideas off the page and into the world. If you've ever had the urge to join a book club, then this interactive reading group is your opportunity!
Day/Time: Tuesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-4 A creative coding club for Years 3 and 4. Children will have the chance to hone their Computational Thinking skills whilst expressing their creativity. They will use Scratch and block coding to create and program a range of animations, stories, and simple games.
Board Games Day/Time: Tuesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-6 Join Board Games Club to roll dice, make smart moves, and enjoy loads of fun with friends. Discover new games, practise thinking skills, and learn how to be a great competitor. No experience needed—just bring your game face!
STEM & Inquiry Tanglin Press Club
Storms of Steel
Day/Time: Tuesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 5-6
Day/Time: Wednesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 6
Calling all budding journalists! Be a part of the Tanglin Press Club in this exciting activity which gives the chance to investigate, research and write. Develop your writing skills, investigate the world of digital and printed material and work together to create a magazine to share with the community.
History is shaped by many things but perhaps conflict has done more than anything else to shape the world we live in today. We will explore historical battles and skirmishes throughout history from the Battle of Hastings to the Alamo. We will search books, examine artefacts (replicas) and create (safe) re-enactments to bring history to life and, most importantly, to truly appreciate the peacetime in which we live.
Tanglin Pi Day/Time: Tuesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 5-6 Are you excited by the idea of solving logic problems? Do you think outside the box? Then this club is for you! Through collaborative team maths challenges, you will solve strategy games and puzzles.
JMUN Day/Time: Tuesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 6 Junior Model United Nations is an excellent forum for students to discuss world issues whilst improving their debating skills and public speaking ability. Real current affairs issues will be debated from the standpoints of various countries and students will develop and vote on a range of possible resolutions. There may also be the possibility for students to attend MUN conferences.
Card Games Club Day/Time: Wednesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 5-6 This club is the perfect place to learn and enjoy classic card games while sharpening your logic and strategy skills. The children will build their knowledge of traditional games, learn how to think a few steps ahead, and reflect on what it means to play smart and fair. It’s also a great way to meet new friends, share a laugh, and enjoy some good old-fashioned fun. Whether you're a beginner or a budding card shark, all are welcome!
App-tastic Day/Time: Wednesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-4 iPad Power! Discover the wonderful apps on your new personal school iPad. We will explore how to be creative and productive using your iPad to the max!
STEM & Inquiry Chess Day/Time: Wednesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-6 If you enjoy logic and strategy puzzles, Chess Club might be the activity for you! The 'game of kings' as it is also known dates back over 1500 years old. This is the opportunity to 'battle-it out' against your friends and opponents to become the ultimate chess master. Suitable for beginners and more advanced players. The only requirement is an open mind and a desire to improve your chess strategies.
The Pause Project Day/Time: Wednesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 5-6 The Pause Project offers you a calm and creative space within a busy school week — a chance to slow things down, notice, reset and recharge. Through music, sound, sharing circles and creative challenges, you’ll explore different ways to relax, improve focus and better understand yourself.
Stop-Motion Day/Time: Wednesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 6 This club invites Year 6s to step into the director’s chair and master this moving making style! Using professional modelling clay and iPads, budding animators will learn the secrets behind characters like Morph, from sculpting expressive faces to filming hilarious squash-and-stretch adventures.
Speak Easy! Day/Time: Wednesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3 This activity offers students the opportunity to build confidence and develop strong public speaking and communication skills in a supportive and engaging environment. Led by a Junior School teacher and supported by Senior School student mentors, sessions will include a range of activities such as speech writing, presentation techniques, voice projection, debating ideas and learning how to engage an audience effectively.
Reading Club Day/Time: Wednesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-4 Join our after-school Reading Club and discover the joy of getting lost in a great book! This club is all about building a love for reading through lively discussions. We’ll talk about characters, plot twists, and big ideas, all while connecting with like-minded readers across two year groups. It’s a chance to share your favourite books, explore new genres, and grow your passion for storytelling in a relaxed and friendly space.
STEM & Inquiry The Discovery Centre Club Day/Time: Tuesday/Thursday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-4 Step into the Discovery Centre and get ready to explore, build, investigate and imagine! Each week, you’ll dive into exciting play experiences including role play, construction, STEAM challenges, sensory play and small world storytelling. Work with friends to solve problems, test ideas, create amazing designs and bring stories to life. You’ll have the freedom to choose where you play, try new things, and let your imagination lead the way, all in a calm, creative space made for curious minds.
Delight-ex - Creating & Coding Virtual Worlds & Games Day/Time: Thursday, 3-3.55pm Year: 5-6 Delight-ex is a powerful app that allows virtual worlds to be created. In this CCA, we dive into the coding features and develop interactive worlds, quizzes and games. Expanding our understanding of block coding language will be vital to this CCA. However, the virtual worlds we will create will only be limited by our imaginations!
Junior Advertising & Marketing Club Day/Time: Thursday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-6 Love being creative and using technology? Join our Media & Marketing Club and be part of the school's advertising team! Use iPads and design apps to create posters, adverts, and podcasts about school events. Whether you enjoy writing, recording, designing, or interviewing, there’s a role for you! Develop digital skills, collaborate with others, and see your work showcased across the school. If you’re full of ideas and love tech, this is the club for you!
STEM & Inquiry Young Researchers
Super Science Investigations
Day/Time: Thursday, 3-3.55pm Year: 5-6
Day/Time: Friday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-4
Are you curious about how data and research shape the world around us? In Young Researchers, children will explore how evidence and inquiry drive real-world decisions that impact lives and communities. Children will learn key research skills, such as asking the right questions, collecting and analysing data, and drawing meaningful conclusions, while also conducting their own mini research projects. This club will help our young adults see research through a new lens: not just as a school skill, but as a powerful tool for change. Ideal for budding thinkers, problem-solvers, and future changemakers!
Get ready to be wowed by science! In Super Science Investigations, children will explore the world around them through hands-on investigations and exciting experiments. With a focus on developing key scientific skills, such as observing, predicting, questioning, and testing each session will dive into engaging topics designed to spark curiosity and a love for discovery.
Tech Ambassadors Day/Time: Thursday, 3-3.55pm Year: 6 Become a technology tester! As a Tech Ambassador in this CCA, children will explore, test, and review the latest technologgy kits and coding apps. Through fun challenges and hands-on projects, children will help shape future technology learning in school.
Perfect Podcasting Day/Time: Friday, 3-3.55pm Year: 5-6 Learn how to host, record, edit, and produce interview and story podcasts. Use AI to help edit your script writing and create your jingles.
Magic Masters Day/Time: Friday, 3-3.55pm Year: 5-6 Using the 3 P's of magic (Presentation, Patter and Performance), children will learn a range of tricks and illusions to wow their family and friends. Each week, there will be lots of clapping and cheering as the children learn the skills to be confident in performing street, stage and mentalist magic tricks to an audience.
Caring for Cambodia Day/Time: Tuesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 5-6 The Caring for Cambodia Trip CCA offers children the opportunity to learn about the inspiring work of Caring for Cambodia and the lasting impact the charity has had on communities over many years. Through this CCA, children will also explore the rich culture of Cambodia, including its language, traditions and stories. The programme culminates in a meaningful and rewarding trip to Cambodia, where students work alongside the charity and experience its work first-hand - a trip that has proven to be both highly popular and deeply impactful over the years.
Academy Arts Academy: Art Day/Time: Thursday, 3-4.55pm (Year 5-6) Academy: Art – a unique opportunity designed for children in Years 5 and 6 who demonstrate particular strengths and talents in the area of Art.
Academy: Dance Day/Time: Thursday, 3-4.55pm (Year 5-6) Academy: Dance – a unique opportunity designed to stretch and challenge children in Years 5 and 6 who demonstrate particular strengths and talents in the area of Dance. The Academy will focus on the physical, technical and expressive qualities of Dance through a range of Dance styles, workshops and performance opportunities.
Academy: Drama Day/Time: Tuesday, 3-4.55pm (Year 5-6) Academy: Drama – a unique opportunity designed for children in Years 5 and 6 who demonstrate particular strengths and talents in the area of Drama.
PAID ACTIVITIES Masterchef Day/Time: Monday, 3-3.55pm (Year 4) Tuesday, 3-3.55pm (Year 3) Wednesday, 3-3.55pm (Year 5) Thursday, 3-3.55pm (Year 6) Friday, 3-3.55pm (Year 5-6) This activity will allow you to learn to master culinary techniques and kitchen skills safely as well as cooking up tasty delights. Each week you will work in pairs developing these skills and creating either sweet or savoury recipes. There is a cost of $120 for this activity. Please note, while every effort will be made to accommodate children with allergies, intolerances and specific cultural requirements, as the children share ingredients, utensils and work surfaces and half the portion made, it is not always possible. We would ask that parents consider this before registering for Masterchef.
Breakfast with Friends Day/Time: Tuesday, 7.30-8am (Year 3-4) Wednesday, 7.30-8am (Year 5-6) This morning activity gives children the chance to prepare quick, nutritious breakfasts and enjoy them before class. Working in pairs, they’ll build kitchen confidence while making breakfast favourites each week. This is a one-term commitment and costs $6 per session. Please note, while we aim to accommodate allergies, intolerances, and cultural needs, shared ingredients and equipment mean this may not always be possible. We would ask that parents consider this before registering.
These activities are run through an external provider so payments will be made directly to the provider and parent contact details will be shared with the provider for communication purposes.
Kids Discovery Works Spies & Secret Agents Day/Time: Monday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-4 Step into a world of secrets, codes, and cutting-edge gadgets with Spies & Secret Agents! Young recruits at our unique spy school will be trained in the art of espionage as they uncover the science behind real spy gadgets and gizmos. From cracking secret messages using cryptology to exploring how light and sound are used in surveillance and communication, students will dive into hands-on experiments that bring science to life. Along the way, they’ll design and build their own spy gear — creating Maker projects like tripwire alarms, coded lockboxes, and more. Your child’s mission, if you choose to accept it, starts here!
Chess Mastery Club Day/Time: Wednesday, 4-4.55pm Year: 5-6 This advanced session is designed for children who already demonstrate strong chess ability, commitment, and passion for the game. Led by an external provider Royal Gambit to prepare children to play at a competitive level.
Centre Stage Comedy and Improvisation Day/Time: Friday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-6 Get ready to laugh, play, and bring your imagination to life! This fun and energetic Comedy & Improv Drama class introduces children to a stress-busting outlet into an exciting world of comedy and improvisation. Through playful drama games, character work, storytelling, and improvisation exercises, children will learn to think on their feet, express themselves confidently, and work creatively with others. They’ll explore how to create funny characters and scenes, develop ideas together, and embrace the unexpected.
The Movement Studio Ballet Day/Time: Tuesday, 4-4.55pm (Year 5-6) Thursday, 3-3.55pm (Year 3-4) Children 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 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! Great for developing essential life skills such as confidence, discipline, and teamwork. Using an array of props and lively music, we hope to inspire every child with a love of ballet, discipline, imagination and poise! Performing/showcase opportunities are held yearly. *Uniform and Ballet Shoes will be required for this class at an additional cost.
Lyrical Dance Day/Time: Wednesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-6 Your child can expect to learn different dynamics of movements and Release technique. Release is a very different dance technique in comparison to ballet but they both have the same sense of musicality & ensemble. We will introduce them to different textures and therefore different ways and styles to move! Free expression, improvisation and contact improvisation is also explored. It’s about sharing the weight, rolling, suspending, falling, passive & active energy & awareness. Performing/showcase opportunities are held yearly. *Uniform and Lyrical Shoes will be required for this class at an additional cost.
The Movement Studio Jazz Day/Time: Monday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-6 Modern 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! *Uniform and Jazz Shoes will be required for this class at an additional cost.
Cheer Dance Day/Time: Tuesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-6 This class is for students for ages 7-11. It combines cheerleading, jumps, tumbling, dance, conditioning, and more! This is the perfect class for athletes that are interested in learning. ALL aspects of the sport of cheerleading! Expect lots of fun, high energy choreography and music too! There will be performance and showcase opportunities throughout the year. *Uniform and Tan Jazz Shoes will be required for this class at an additional cost.
LAMDA LAMDA is the UK’s oldest exam board for Drama and Communication and offers Internationally recognised exams across the globe. Tanglin Trust is a registered LAMDA Exam centre and runs LAMDA Exams in both Acting (Junior and Senior School) and Speaking in Public (Senior School). Please note that this programme runs across three terms leading to the 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.
Year 3/4 Day/Time: Wednesday, 3-3:55pm (Year 4) Thursday, 3-3.55pm (Year 3) Year 3 & 4 students will learn how to perform one poem from memory, audibly and clearly, with an appreciation of meaning, maintain a short conversation about a favourite book, explaining the reasons for their choice, along with an explanation of their favourite section and who their favourite character within the book is. This leads to an exam in June, with an examiner visiting from the UK. From the introductory programme, our learners then progress into Entry Level Acting, and after that, the later grades at the Senior School, eventually going up to Grades 6/7/8 whereby the examinations also provide UCAS points. Students can work towards either a monologue/Duologue or Combined Exam.
Year 5/6 Day/Time: Friday, 3-3.55pm (Year 5) Friday, 4-4.55pm (Year 6) Year 5 students will work on their Grade 1 exam pieces and Year 6 on Grade 2; this then leads into the later grades at the Senior School, eventually going up to Grades 6/7/8 whereby the examinations also provide UCAS points.
Linguistics French for Beginners Day/Time: Monday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-6 This activity is for students who have no prior knowledge in French (Beginner Class) and students who have studied French (Advanced Class). It aims to reinforce knowledge of the basic vocabulary and introduce new topics for advanced students. Students will also develop further their understanding and conversation skills. Learning will be done through games, songs, interactive and written activities. We will also provide some insights into the French culture.
Japanese as a Second Language Day/Time: Monday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-6 This course is designed for learners who are introduced to learning Japanese as a second language for the first time, or those who are at beginner's level. The aim is for students to learn basic letters and simple conversational phrases. The purpose of the course is to provide learners a chance to 'learn and use' Japanese. In addition to a peer-learning setting, as the competency level within the class may vary, individual materials and tasks will be set. Please note there is a one off additional fee of $40.00 per term to cover materials.
Japanese Mother Tongue Day/Time: Monday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-6 This course is designed for students who wish to study Japanese as a mother tongue. Starting from learning Hiragana and Katakana, we practice words and simple sentences. Through reading storybooks and hands-on activities, such as interactive word games and crafts, learners get exposed to more lively Japanese. In addition to a peer-learning setting, as the competency level within the class may vary, individual materials and tasks will be set. *Upon registration, the provider will email parents to discuss and assess if their child is suitable for Mother Tongue course. If not, they may be advised to switch to the Second Language course. Please note there is also a one off charge for materials of $40.00 per term.
Linguistics Beginner Spanish Day/Time: Wednesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-6 The students will learn, in a fun and dynamic way, following a communicative methodology based on projects related to the world around them. The students will be able to communicate well in Spanish on different aspects such as the culture and traditions of Latin American countries and Spain, sports they like, emotions, their school, and their neighbourhood. They will learn how to introduce themselves, talk about their families and friends, inform about their routine and daily activities, express wishes, and describe people and places. Materials Fee: $30 per student every sem for materials
Spanish Day/Time: Friday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-6 (Criteria to join: -For students who have joined the activity previously and would like to advance to the next level. -Students who did not join previously but have basic Spanish, they will have to be assessed by our teacher, online, before the beginning of the 1st day of class). GENERAL OBJECTIVES: 1. To obtain the necessary level Intermediate 1 through this intensive course. 2. To be able to hold basic conversations on the different topics presented during the course. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: 1. Describe the school, the teachers, and the subjects they take. Talk about the daily school routine. Express likes and dislikes. 2. Talk about musical instruments, different music styles and Spanish or LatinAmerican musicians. 3. Talk about future plans and arrange meetings with friends. 4. Say and recognize professions and explain what they do in their place of work. 5. Say and recognize the planets in our solar system. Describe and compare them. 6. Talk about the past and explain what she did yesterday or last week. Talk about famous people biography. 7. Say and recognize places to visit and activities to do during holidays. Talk about plans for next holidays.
Sports & Outdoor Pursuits Rex Martens Cricket Academy
Goju Karate
Day/Time: Wednesday/Friday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-6
Day/Time: Thursday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-6
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.
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. The programme will cover the following aspects. Basic and advance karate-do techniques and movements. Physical coordination training. Self defense techniques and awareness. Group activities and games. During practice all karatekas will have to wear the karate gi/uniform of which is to be purchased from us. The cost of the karate gi uniform will be from $80 depending on the size needed. Registration fee of $50.
Just Golf Day/Time: Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 3-3.55pm Year: 4-6 Classes are designed to be fun and engaging whilst learning about all aspects of the game. Students will learn the basic fundamentals to get started as well as all of the different skills needed to play out on the course. The Just-Golf Junior Programme has a 5-level Passport curriculum. Students will work through the Passport levels, progressing from complete beginner to accomplished golfer over time through instruction and practice. The indoor golf facility on level 6 of the Centenary Building has golf simulators and a large artificial putting green. Students will be able to practice on a virtual range as well as on-course practice and playing rounds on a variety of top courses from around the world.
BSO Cubs Day/Time: Tuesday, 3-3:55pm Year: 3-5 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. For more information and to join, register your interest in the waitlist: https://www.1stsingaporescouts.org/
Sports & Outdoor Pursuits Gymnastics Club
Merlions Swimming
Day/Time: Monday to Friday, Saturday Cost: Determined by each squad Year: 3-6
Day/Time: Monday to Friday Cost: Determined by each squad Year: 3-6
Tanglin Lions gymnastics offers classes for all levels and abilities within our club programme. Through our competitive to performance pathway, gymnasts also have the opportunity to represent the school in national and international competitions. All students in Years 3-6 who are interested in joining gymnastics must email gymnastics@tts.edu.sg regardless of previous experience. The Gymnastics Programme is a paid, yearround programme that runs Mondays to Fridays and Saturday mornings.
Tanglin Merlions Junior swim programme caters for swimmers of all different levels and abilities, from development through to Junior competitive. From here, swimmers are selected to represent the school at ACSIS and Junior SEASAC competitions, as well as SSA sanctioned meets and international age group events. All students who are interested in joining the Merlions are encouraged to email Merlions@tts.edu.sg to arrange for an assessment and meet the coaching staff. Merlions is a paid programme that runs year round using both the Tanglin Centenary Building Aquatic Centre and the 25m swimming pool.
Learn to Swim Day/Time: Tuesday, 3-3.55pm /Thursday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-6 The Merlions bespoke learn to swim programme is tailored to meet the needs and abilities of all swimmers from Reception to Year 6.
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