Year 4 ACE Provision
Introduction In the Junior School, the ACE (Additional Curriculum Enrichment) programme is designed to offer pupils the opportunity to experience a wide range of activities that compliment the curriculum and encompass our values. Each pupil will have a unique ACE experience and, over the course of a year, is encouraged to develop and pursue existing skills and interests alongside trying new activities. Everyone will
engage with the lunchtime ACE programme and is also invited to select activities from the wraparound provision. Sessions are led by members or our teaching and Sixth Form community as well as specialist coaches and external providers and selected activities are run in collaboration with Haberdashers’ Boys’ School.
ACE activities fall into four categories and during the academic year, pupils should aim to take part in at least one activity from each: Create and Construct
Music and Performance
Sport
Think and Speak
For Spring Term 2023, the following activities are on offer for Year 4: Lunchtime ACE
Wraparound ACE
Create and Construct
Music and Performance
Sport
Think and Speak
Create and Construct
Music and Performance
Sport
Think and Speak
Anime
Brass Ensemble
Cross Country
Board Games
Creative Kid
Chamber Strings
Gym Squad
Chess
Diamond Art
Double Reed
Dance
Debating
Descant Recorders
Karate
Mandarin
Gardening
Drama
Flamenco Dancing
German
Golden Bones
Gym Squad
Reading Circle
Guitar Ensemble
Netball
Spanish Culture
Junior Choir
Open Gym
STEM
Orchestra
Open Football
Performing Arts
Swimming
Street Dance
Super Saxes Wind Band
Key information and specific activity details are contained within this booklet. Year 4 pupils should take part in two lunchtime ACE activities and up to a maximum of three activities per week.
Lunchtime ACE key information Sign up Pupils will sign up for activities in the lunchtime ACE programme in school during the final week of term (week beginning Monday 5 December). Please take time to review the activities on offer with your child before this date. Allocation of lunchtime ACE activities Unless an activity is indicated to be invite only, it will be allocated randomly. Whilst every effort is made to allocate pupils their preferred activities, there may be instances where an activity is oversubscribed. When this occurs, selection for the activity will be at random and every effort will be made to offer a similar activity the following term, where those who missed out will be prioritised during the allocation process. Lunchtime ACE allocations for the Spring Term will be shared with the pupils at the start of the Spring Term. You will also be able to view the wraparound ACE activities that your child has been allocated on SOCS. Attendance All pupils are expected to attend their allocated activities for the duration of the term. If there is a known reason why they cannot attend, they must endeavour to let the teacher running the session know. Where possible, if the teacher is unable to attend their ACE activity, it will be run by another member of staff. Packed lunch If your child is allocated an activity that requires a packed lunch, you will be sent a MS form to state your preferences once the activity has been allocated.
Wraparound ACE key information Register of Interest
this booklet. All charges will be added to the next school bill.
Registering interest in wraparound ACE will be through SOCS. You will need your child’s login details, which have been shared with your child. A step by step guide to using SOCS at home is available via this link. Please take time to review the activities on offer with your child and express your interest for the relevant activities by 12pm on Monday 5 December. Please note: that by adding an activity you are expressing interest and this does not guarantee your child a space if the maximum number of students is reached.
Cancellation of wraparound ACE activities
Allocation of wraparound ACE activities Where an activity builds upon skills and learning from previous terms, priority will be given to those pupils already attending. Any remaining places will be allocated randomly to pupils who have registered interest. Other activities will be allocated randomly to pupils who have registered interest. Whilst every effort is made to allocate pupils activities they have expressed interest in, there may be instances where an activity is oversubscribed. When this occurs, a waiting list will be created and you will be contacted should a space become available. After 12pm on Monday 5 December, you will no longer be able to register for interest for wraparound activities. Should there be any remaining spaces, this will be communicated in the first newsletter of the Spring Term together with details of how to sign up. You will be able to view the wraparound ACE activities that your child has been allocated on SOCS by Wednesday 14 December. Attendance All pupils are expected to attend their allocated activities for the duration of the term. If there is a known reason that they cannot attend, they must endeavour to let the teacher running the session know ahead of the session so this can be marked in the register. Chargeable activities Where there is a cost per session, this will be shown in the specific activity details contained within
Where these are known, any dates that before or after school ACE activities will not be running will be communicated at the start of term. Where possible, if the teacher is unable to attend their ACE activity, it will be run by another member of staff. There may be occasions where an activity needs to be cancelled at short notice. Parents will be advised by email with 24 hours advance notice and by phone call if it is less than 24 hours. Drop off – before school ACE Morning ACE activities begin before there is playground supervision and so pupils must remain accompanied until the start time, when they will be met by the adult leading the activity. Alternatively, they may attend breakfast club from 7.30am, which must be prebooked and is chargeable. Collection – after school ACE For all activities taking place at Habs Girls, pupils should be met in the Junior School playground at the end of their afterschool ACE activities. For all activities taking place at Habs Boys, pupils should be met at the Boys’ Prep School reception. Key Stage 1 pupils who are attending after school care will be escorted there after ACE. Key Stage 2 pupils who are travelling on the late coach service or attending after school care may make their way there unaccompanied. Any pupils not collected from the playground within five minutes of an activity finishing will then attend after school care which is chargeable. On these occasions, parents will be telephoned by a member of the Junior School reception team and collection will be from after school care.
Lunchtime ACE
Monday DAY: Monday
JUNIOR CHOIR (YEARS 3 AND 4)
VENUE: Music School
LED BY: Mrs Whiteley
MAX CAP: N/A
TIME: 12.35pm to 1.10pm
COST: None
PACKED LUNCH: N/A
CLOTHING/SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: N/A DESCRIPTION: Do you love to sing? Want to be a part of an amazing choir? Come and join Junior Choir! We will be singing a range of songs from your favourite musicals to classic hymns all while having a lot of fun. We perform in concerts through the year so come and get involved!
SPANISH CULTURE (YEARS 3 AND 4)
DAY: Monday
LED BY: Sixth Form
MAX CAP: 20
TIME: 12.35pm to 1.10pm
COST: None
PACKED LUNCH: N/A
CLOTHING/SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: N/A DESCRIPTION: If you love learning about different countries, then you would be more than bienvenido at Spanish Culture Club! Come and share with us all you know about Spanish culture and learn more with our Sixth Formers.
DAY: Monday
SWIMMMING (INVITE ONLY)
VENUE: 4 Aleph
VENUE: Swimming Pool
LED BY: Mrs Liddelow
MAX CAP: N/A
TIME: 12.35pm to 1.10pm
COST: None
PACKED LUNCH: Yes
CLOTHING/SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: Swimming kit and water bottle DESCRIPTION: If selected for Mrs Liddelow’s swim squad, you will continue to develop your swimming technique. Please note: packed lunch is needed and can either be brought from home or provided by the school. Have fun!
Tuesday DAY: Tuesday
ANIME
VENUE: 1 Green
LED BY: Mrs Roberts
MAX CAP: 20
TIME: 12.35pm to 1.10pm
COST: None
PACKED LUNCH: N/A
CLOTHING/SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: iPad DESCRIPTION: If you love anime and cartoons, you will love Anime Club! With Mrs Roberts, you will have the chance to study animations and create anime and cartoon characters yourself! All through the use of different art materials and programmes on your iPad.
DAY: Tuesday
BOARD GAMES (YEARS 3 AND 4)
VENUE: 6 Aleph
LED BY: Sixth Form
MAX CAP: 20
TIME: 12.35pm to 1.10pm
COST: None
PACKED LUNCH: N/A
CLOTHING/SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: N/A DESCRIPTION: Get stuck in to lots of different card games, jigsaws, puzzles and other games at Board Games Club! You will have the opportunity to play some of your favourite games while also learning new ones and improving your skill with friends.
DAY: Tuesday
DEBATING (YEARS 3 AND 4)
VENUE: 6 Aesc
LED BY: Mr Bloch
MAX CAP: 20
TIME: 12.35pm to 1.10pm
COST: None
PACKED LUNCH: N/A
CLOTHING/SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: N/A DESCRIPTION: Love public speaking? Passionate about persuasive writing? Then come along to Debate Squad. Learn how to take part in a formal debate, how to write a convincing argument and build your confidence with presenting to an audience.
DAY: Tuesday
DIAMOND ART
VENUE: 3 Alpha
LED BY: Mrs Millman
MAX CAP: 20
TIME: 12.35pm to 1.10pm
COST: None
PACKED LUNCH: N/A
CLOTHING/SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: N/A DESCRIPTION: Create beautiful pieces of art with special diamonds! This wonderful activity will develop your coordination, creativity and focus.
PERFORMING ARTS (YEARS 3 TO 6)
WIND BAND (YEARS 4, 5 AND 6)
DAY: Tuesday
VENUE: Music School
LED BY: Miss Rockley
MAX CAP: 25
TIME: 12.35pm to 1.10pm
COST: None
PACKED LUNCH: N/A
CLOTHING/SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: N/A DESCRIPTION: Do you love music, dance and drama? Then join Performing Arts Club! You will get to create your own mini-plays and act, sing and recite other famous plays, songs and poems.
DAY: Tuesday
VENUE: Music School
LED BY: Mrs Whiteley
MAX CAP: N/A
TIME: 12.35pm to 1.10pm
COST: None
PACKED LUNCH: N/A
CLOTHING/SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: Instrument and music (as required) DESCRIPTION: Open to brass, woodwind and percussion players, Wind Band plays fun music and prepares for a variety of events taking place throughout the year. Please note: you must have playing your instrument for a year.
Wednesday BRASS ENSEMBLE (YEARS 4, 5 AND 6)
DANCE (YEARS 4 AND 5)
DAY: Wednesday
VENUE: Music School
LED BY: Mr Thomas
MAX CAP: 20
TIME: 12.35pm to 1.10pm
COST: None
PACKED LUNCH: N/A
CLOTHING/SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: Brass instrument DESCRIPTION: As one of the first ensembles all brass players in the Junior School join, come and play a range of fun music and prepare for a variety of events that take place throughout the year, like our Summer Concert! Please note: you must be able to read and play a minimum of five notes.
DAY: Wednesday
VENUE: TBC
LED BY: Sixth Form
MAX CAP: 20
TIME: 12.35pm to 1.10pm
COST: None
PACKED LUNCH: N/A
CLOTHING/SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: Trainers and water bottle DESCRIPTION: Do you love to dance? Or have you ever wanted to learn how to dance? Then join our Sixth Formers as they teach you new routines and share your ideas with the group!
GARDENING CLUB (YEARS 3 AND 4)
DAY: Wednesday
VENUE: School Office
LED BY: Mrs Karaolou
MAX CAP: 20
TIME: 12.35pm to 1.10pm
COST: None
PACKED LUNCH: N/A
CLOTHING/SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: N/A DESCRIPTION: Have you ever wanted to learn how to grow your own flowers or even your own food? Mrs Karaolou can explain all at Gardening Club! Learn about growing, feeding and watering seeds, growing a new plant from a cutting, types of soil and reducing your waste for the planet.
DAY: Wednesday
OPEN GYM (YEARS 3 TO 6)
OPEN FOOTBALL (YEARS 4 AND 5)
VENUE: Junior PE
LED BY: Miss Burman
MAX CAP: N/A
TIME: 12.35pm to 1.10pm
COST: None
PACKED LUNCH: N/A
CLOTHING/SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: PE kit or leotard and water bottle DESCRIPTION: Handstands, cartwheels, vaults and tumbles! You can do it all at Open Gym Club. Learn and improve your balance, coordination and flexibility with Miss Burman.
DAY: Wednesday
VENUE: Field
LED BY: Mr Whitworth and Mr Lee
MAX CAP: 20
TIME: 12.35pm to 1.10pm
COST: None
PACKED LUNCH: N/A
CLOTHING/SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: PE kit, shinpads and water bottle. Please note: shinpads can be provided. DESCRIPTION: Want to join the Lionesses one day and win a World Cup? Then ccome to Mr Whitworkth and Mr Lee’s Open Football Club! Here you’ll improve your skills and see what football position to make your own! Could you be our next superstar striker? Or gutsy goalkeeper?
READING CIRCLE (YEARS 4 AND 5)
DAY: Wednesday
LED BY: Ms Woods
MAX CAP: 12
TIME: 12.35pm to 1.10pm
COST: None
PACKED LUNCH: N/A
CLOTHING/SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: Reading material (as required) DESCRIPTION: If you love books and are always looking for another amazing story to read, come along to Reading Circle. Each term you will read a book during time at home and come back to school to chat with the group about what you thought of it while completing some fun activities!
DAY: Wednesday
STEM (YEARS 3 AND 4)
VENUE: Library
VENUE: 4 Aesc
LED BY: Sixth Form
MAX CAP: 16
TIME: 12.35pm to 1.10pm
COST: None
PACKED LUNCH: N/A
CLOTHING/SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: None DESCRIPTION: What do you know about the stars and planets? Do you know why things float? Do you wonder how rainbows are made? Find answers to these questions, take part in fun experiments and more at STEM Club!
Thursday GERMAN (YEARS 4, 5 AND 6)
DAY: Thursday
GUITAR ENSEMBLE (YEARS 3 TO 6)
MAX CAP: 20
TIME: 12.35pm to 1.10pm
COST: None
PACKED LUNCH: N/A
DESCRIPTION: Want to learn German? Well, willkommen to German Club! Here you will learn about the German language and culture. You will be taught how to introduce yourself and give key facts about yourself, play games and find out so much more about German history, food and sport.
VENUE: Music School
LED BY: Mrs Molins
MAX CAP: N/A
TIME: 12.35pm to 1.10pm
COST: None
PACKED LUNCH: N/A
CLOTHING/SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: pBone or trombone DESCRIPTION: All Junior School trombonists (both pBones and metal trombones) are welcome to join this exciting ensemble! With Mrs Molins, you will cover fun music pieces that suit all abilities and take part in lots of different concert performances throughout the year.
DAY: Thursday
VENUE: Music School
LED BY: Mr Davies
MAX CAP: N/A
TIME: 12.35pm to 1.10pm
COST: None
PACKED LUNCH: N/A
CLOTHING/SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: Guitar DESCRIPTION: Do you know the first position? Why not join the Junior Guitar Ensemble! You should be able to read standard notation, but TAB notation can be supplied if you need it. Get involved and take part in the concert performances throughout the year!
DAY: Thursday
NETBALL
LED BY: Mr Foster
CLOTHING/SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: N/A
DAY: Thursday
GOLDEN BONES (YEARS 3 TO 6)
VENUE: 4 Aesc
VENUE: Junior PE
LED BY: Miss Watts
MAX CAP: 24
TIME: 12.35pm to 1.10pm
COST: None
PACKED LUNCH: N/A
CLOTHING/SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: PE kit and water bottle DESCRIPTION: Come to Netball where we will have fun all while developing your skils and learning the rules and even tactics of the game. Could you be the next Netball superstar?
DAY: Thursday
SUPER SAXES (YEARS 3 TO 6)
VENUE: Music School
LED BY: Mr Wilson
MAX CAP: N/A
TIME: 12.35pm to 1.10pm
COST: None
PACKED LUNCH: N/A
CLOTHING/SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: Saxophone DESCRIPTION: Open to all saxophonists, Super Saxes you will be playing lots of fun tunes which you get to perform at concerts throughout the year. Often the tunes played are suggested by the Super Saxes team, so get your thinking hats on! Please note: you must have playing the saxophone for a year.
Friday CROSS COUNTRY (YEARS 4, 5 AND 6)
DOUBLE REED (YEARS 4, 5 AND 6)
DAY: Friday
VENUE: School Field
LED BY: Mrs Prendergast
MAX CAP: 20
TIME: 12.10 to 12.35pm
COST: None
PACKED LUNCH: Yes
CLOTHING/SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: PE kit and water bottle DESCRIPTION: Improve your running technique and stamina at Cross Country Club where you will be training to run 2 to 3km! Please note: packed lunch is needed and can either be brought from home or provided by the school.
DAY: Friday
VENUE: Music School
LED BY: Mrs Simma
MAX CAP: N/A
TIME: 12.35pm to 1.10pm
COST: None
PACKED LUNCH: N/A
CLOTHING/SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: Bassoon or oboe DESCRIPTION: Open to all bassoon and oboe players, continue to improve your rhythm, ensemble skills and general musicianship while having fun as part of a group and playing a variety of music, from Disney to classical. Please note: you must have playing your instrument for a year.
DRAMA (YEARS 4 AND 5)
DAY: Friday
VENUE: Rainbow Red
LED BY: Sixth Form
MAX CAP: 20
TIME: 12.35pm to 1.10pm
COST: None
PACKED LUNCH: N/A
CLOTHING/SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: None DESCRIPTION: Want to create your own productions and have lots of fun? Come to Drama Club! Here you will improve your confidence in speaking, performing and develop your teamwork skills. Bring all your ideas and create new ones,
FLAMENCO DANCING (YEARS 3 TO 6)
GYM SQUAD (INVITE ONLY) (YEARS 3 TO 6)
DAY: Friday
LED BY: Ms Salvatierra
MAX CAP: 20
TIME: 12.35pm to 1.10pm
COST: None
PACKED LUNCH: N/A
CLOTHING/SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: Trainers and water bottle DESCRIPTION: Learn how to dance ‘Sevillanas’ with Ms Salvatierra! One of the many varieties of Flamenco dancing, ‘Sevillans’ consists of four short dances and you will learn all the steps and arm and hand movements for at least two of the parts.
DAY: Friday
VENUE: Junior Gym
LED BY: Ms Burman
MAX CAP: N/A
TIME: 12.35pm to 1.10pm
COST: None
PACKED LUNCH: N/A
CLOTHING/SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: PE kit or leotard and water bottle DESCRIPTION: If invited to Ms Burman’s Gym Squad in the Autumn Term, you will continue to develop your gymnastic skills. Get cartwheeling! Please note: this activity is for those invited last term.
DAY: Friday
ORCHESTRA (YEARS 3 TO 6)
VENUE: Dance Studio
VENUE: Music School
LED BY: Mrs Whiteley
MAX CAP: N/A
TIME: 12.35pm to 1.10pm
COST: None
PACKED LUNCH: N/A
CLOTHING/SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: Instrument and music (as needed) DESCRIPTION: Open to string, brass, woodwind and percussion players who have been learning for at least a year, continue to improve your musicianship while playing some fun music and preparing for different events throughout the year! Please note: you must have playing your instrument for a year and an ability to play a scale on your instrument and read musical notation is recommended.
Wraparound ACE
Monday
CHESS (YEARS 4, 5 AND 6)
DAY: Monday
MAX CAP: 25
TIME: 4pm to 4.45pm
COST: £7 per week
PACKED LUNCH: N/A
DESCRIPTION: Learn the game of chess and develop your strategic play. With Mr Eden, you will enter competitions in the National Primary Schools Chess Championships and Mr D’Costa’s ‘She Plays To Win’, UK Girls chess project which has a half termly UK Primary Girls Online Chess League. You can sign up for free classes via the official website.
VENUE: M10
LED BY: Mr Young
MAX CAP: 25
TIME: 4pm to 4.45pm
COST: £9 per week
PACKED LUNCH: N/A
CLOTHING/SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: None DESCRIPTION: Do you want a chance to be creative? Then join Creative Kid! Whether you want to laugh, sing, dance or perform, you can do it all. You can explore all your ideas at Creative Kids while improving your confidence, self-esteem and creativity.
DAY: Monday
KARATE (YEARS 3 AND 4)
LED BY: Mr Eden
CLOTHING/SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: N/A
DAY: Monday
CREATIVE KID (YEARS 3 TO 6)
VENUE: Science Lab
VENUE: Prevett Hall
LED BY: Mr Patel
MAX CAP: 25
TIME: 4.15pm to 5pm
COST: £9 per week
PACKED LUNCH: N/A
CLOTHING/SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: Gi or PE kit and water bottle DESCRIPTION: Join Mr Patel, a qualified karate instructor, for Karate after school on Wednesday. Perfect for those who have already attended two terms of karate, or have some experience of martial arts, you may even get the opportunity to progress onto your next colour belt!
Tuesday GYM SQUAD (INVITE ONLY) (YEARS 3 TO 6)
DAY: Tuesday
LED BY: Ms Burman
MAX CAP: N/A
TIME: 4pm to 5pm
COST: None
PACKED LUNCH: N/A
CLOTHING/SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: PE kit and water bottle DESCRIPTION: If invited to Ms Burman’s Gym Squad in the Autumn Term, you will continue to develop your gymnastic skills. Get cartwheeling! Please note: collection will be from the Boys’ School reception.
DAY: Tuesday
STREET DANCE (YEARS 3 AND 4)
VENUE: Boys’ School
VENUE: M10
LED BY: Mr Bennett
MAX CAP: 14
TIME: 4pm to 5pm
COST: None
PACKED LUNCH: N/A
CLOTHING/SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: PE kit or sportswear and water bottle DESCRIPTION: Want to dance like your favourite pop star? Then join Mr Bennett in Street Dance club! This lively and high-energy dance session will teach you all the latest dance moves.
Wednesday CHAMBER STRINGS (YEARS 3 TO 6)
DAY: Wednesday
VENUE: Music School
LED BY: Mrs Boyle
MAX CAP: N/A
TIME: 4pm to 4.45pm
COST: None
PACKED LUNCH: N/A
CLOTHING/SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: Stringed instrument and music (as required) DESCRIPTION: Open to string musicians, this ensemble is involved in a variety of events throughout the year. Come and play some fun music with Mrs Boyle in Chamber Strings! Please note: you must have playing your instrument for a year.
DESCANT RECORDERS (YEARS 4, 5 AND 6)
MANDARIN (YEARS 4, 5 AND 6)
ADVANCED KARATE (YEARS 3 AND 4)
DAY: Wednesday
VENUE: Music School
LED BY: Mrs Core
MAX CAP: 20
TIME: 4pm to 4.45pm
COST: None
PACKED LUNCH: N/A
CLOTHING/SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: Recorder DESCRIPTION: Ever wanted to try the recorder? Or perhaps you play it already. Come and join the Descant Recorders!
DAY: Wednesday
VENUE: 6 Aleph
LED BY: Ms Chang
MAX CAP: 20
TIME: 4pm to 4.45pm
COST: None
PACKED LUNCH: N/A
CLOTHING/SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: N/A DESCRIPTION: Want to learn Mandarin? Then join Ms Chang after school on Wednesday to learn how to speak the language through creative games and activities!
DAY: Wednesday
VENUE: Prevett Hall
LED BY: Mr Patel
MAX CAP: 25
TIME: 4.15pm to 5pm
COST: £9 per week
PACKED LUNCH: N/A
CLOTHING/SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: Gi or PE kit and water bottle DESCRIPTION: Join Mr Patel, a qualified karate instructor, for Karate after school on Wednesday. Perfect for those who already attend Wednesday Karate, you may even get the opportunity to progress onto your next colour belt!