girls’ Preparatory School Co-Curricular Booklet 2021-2022 1
LETTER FROM THE HEAD 2
One of the greatest things we can do as a School is give pupils the opportunity to try out the previously unexplored and unimagined. This in turn enables them to have fun, enjoy exciting experiences, develop new talents and find out what ‘their thing’ might just be. We are very proud of the co-curricular offering at the Girls’ Prep School, as we believe it gives the pupils a broad spectrum of activities from which to choose. Reading through this booklet gives you a great sense of what is on offer, and I hope that you enjoy talking to your daughters about which clubs they would most like to attend. I cannot wait to see these groups up and running, as the girls take full advantage of all the exciting opportunities available to them, and I have no doubt that we will see some new skills and aspirations emerge!
Mr DAVID WILLIAMS ACTING Head of the Girls’ Preparatory School
CONTENTS Clubs and Activities Dance and Drama
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Music 22 Sport 32
This booklet was created for the 2021-2022 academic year, expecting a full timetable to run. Whilst it has had to be paired back owing to the restrictions of COVID-19, this provides a full breadth of the offering available during a normal school year.
Trips and Visits
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Houses and Charity
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Academic Clinics
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Information 54
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Clubs and Activities
Building Blocks Building Blocks is a co-curricular club that has architecture, design and
Just Dance Club
engineering at its core. The design company, ec.space, have collaborated with
Just Dance Club: An energetic and lively club
Building Imagination to develop a programme for Key Stages 1 and 2, which
that allows you to blow away any cobwebs to all
encourages pupils to become excited about their potential to create.
of your favourite 'Just Dance' songs. Each week,
PLAYBALL CLUB
Playball is a multi-sport programme. We prepare the girls for a range of sports by building up vital fundamental skills before engaging in mini sport. Sport skills and games developed through our programme prepare pupils for tennis, hockey, netball, rounders, athletics, basketball, football, volleyball and even rugby and golf! Leadership, persistence, teamwork, learning to win graciously, handling disappointment, and a
we will choose a selection of songs for you to
host of other great life skills are built into our
boogie-on-down to, releasing those endorphins,
teaching, too – lots of learning going on behind
leaving you feeling great and ready to learn! Club
Just Dance Club
Where
Drama Room
When
Monday lunchtime
Who
Key Stage 2
Staff
Ms Doherty
CHEERLEADING club
the scenes! Additional Information: Please go to www.playballkids.com. Club Playball Where
Avenue Elmers Back Playground,
Charles Burney House Playground
When
Wednesday 3.15pm-4.15pm
Who
Reception-Year 2
Staff
Playball Kids Staff
Term
All Year; Reception
Summer Term Only
Cost
Cost Involved
Bellarinas is a fun, creative and magical ballet class where your child will learn a range of ballet steps and vocabulary, as well as enjoy the dances we learn. We use props such as wings, wands and ribbons, and it’s a chance for your child to shine! We will work towards a demonstration in the last lesson that friends and family can come and watch. For further information, please contact info@bellarinas.co.uk.
Club
Building Blocks
Staff Building
Club
Cheerleading Club
Where
Charles Burney House
Imagination
When
Thursday 4.00pm-5.00pm
Additional Information: Girls will need pink leather ballet shoes. They are generally sold without elastics attached and these need
When
Years 1-2 Wednesday 3.15pm-4.00pm
Places 16
Staff
SB Cheerleading Club
to be sewn in.
Years 3-6 Wednesday 4.00pm-5.00pm
Term
All Year
Places 25
Who
Years 1-6
Cost
Cost Involved
Cost
Tap CLUB 4
Cost Involved
Club
Tap Club
Where
Reception Classroom
When
Wednesday 3.15pm-4.00pm
Who Staff
Bellarinas Club Bellarinas When
Years 1-2
Year 1
Thursday 3.15pm-4.15pm and
Mrs Scollick
Years 3-4 Thursday 4.00pm-5.00pm
Places 16
Where
GP Drama Room
Term
All Year
Places 15
Cost
Cost of Shoes
Staff
Mrs Maby
Cost
Cost Involved
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Clubs and Activities
Craft Skills Year 1 Puzzle
Club Club
Puzzle Club
Who
Years 3-4
When
Monday lunchtime
Where
Year 3 Classroom
Places 20 Staff
Mindful Colouring
Club
Mindful Colouring Year 2
When
Wednesday 3.15pm-3.45pm
Where
Year 2 Classroom
Staff
Mrs Gidoomal
Places 12
Year 4 Art
Craft Skills Year 1
Where
1B Classroom
When
Monday 3.15pm-4.15pm
Who
Year 1
Staff
Ms Eccles and Mrs Burlton
Term
All Year
Cost
Cost of Materials
KS2 Art CLUB Each Art session is based on a famous artist or
including paper, clay, paint and glitter. Girls will learn
art form. We learn a few facts about the artist’s
new skills and enjoy creating exciting new projects. Club
Year 4 Art
Where
Science Room
When
Monday 3.45-4.15pm
Who
Year 4
Staff
Mrs Barnett
Cost
Cost of Materials
touch typing
Places 16
Fun art and craft using a variety of materials,
Places 10
6
Club
Club
KS2 Art Club
technique and life, and then the pupils create
Where
Avenue Elmers
their own interpretation of what we have looked
Balmoral Room
at. This includes sculpture, painting, drawing 2D
When
Monday or Wednesday
and 3D. Art Club can be enjoyed by all, either as
4.00pm-5.00pm
a time to have fun (as there is no right or wrong
Who
Years 3-6
way to paint), or as a place to help your child
Staff
Mrs Gardiner
work on her skills and portfolio if she does wish to apply for an Art Scholarship. Additional Information:
Mrs Meaney
Club
Touch Typing
Who
Years 2-5
When
Wednesday lunchtime
Where
Sunshine Room
Places 10 Staff
Mrs Thomas
Places 14 Term
All Year
Cost
Cost Involved
Pupils need to wear an apron or old shirt.
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Clubs and Activities
Sewing
Stage Craft Props, Puppetry & Masks! Club
Stage Craft
Where
Girls’ Prep Classroom
When
Key Stage 2 Thursday
3.45pm-5.15pm Key Stage 1 Friday 3.15pm-4.45pm Who
Years 1–6
Staff
Craftsbury Avenue
this very exciting makers club! ‘Over the
materials and methods that contribute
course of the term, your children will
towards
be briefed about a different and exciting
development,
theatrical production. Through model
documenting their creations, designs
making and artistry, we will learn how to
and process in their very own scrapbooks!
create items used for stage productions
This club is a must for those excited by
and how to bring these items to life
performance, design and crafting!
your they
child’s shall
cognitive also
When Tuesday 3.15pm-4.00pm Who
Year 2
Staff
Mrs Abbott
Places 24 Term
All Year
Cost
Cost of Materials
to thread needles, tie knots and cast off gives the girls the opportunity to master some super sewing skills.
be
immersive world.
£15 per Session
reading club
As well as using a variety of different
2W Classroom
set design and how to create a visual and
Term Autumn
8
It’s time to make and make believe with
stitches and progress from making coasters to bookmarks and pencil cases! Learning
Where
through play! We will also take a look at
Places 15 Cost
The Year 2 Sewing Club meets throughout the year. Girls are introduced to a variety of
Club Sewing
Over the course of this term, we will be discovering and reading an adventure novel. During club sessions, we will read together, explore and discuss ideas. Some sessions will be art-based, so a passion for creativity, as well as reading, is your ticket to discovering a new world. Girls will be provided with a copy of the novel, as well as a sketch book to record our travels. Club
Reading Club
Where
5F Classroom
When
Friday lunchtime
Who
Years 3-4 and
Years 5-6
Staff
Ms Fraser and
Mrs McNeill
Places
10 by Invitation
Term
All Year
Cost
Cost of Materials
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Craft Skills Club offers a range of
Do you enjoy creating new and exciting things? Do
versatility of the Lego building system with the most
fun, seasonal activities to help the
you really enjoy playing with Lego? Want to see your
advanced technology Lego has ever developed, unleash
pupils practise their cutting skills in
creations come to life? Want to learn how to program
the creative powers of these new sets to create and
a friendly setting. Cutting out in all
robots? Then sign up for Lego Technics Club. Lego®
command robots that walk, talk, think and do anything
forms helps young pupils to develop
Mindstorms® EV3 has arrived! Combining the
you can imagine!
their fine motor skills and therefore their handwriting. Additional Information: All materials will be provided.
Club
Craft Skills Club
Where
Infant Area
When
Wednesday lunchtime
Who Reception Staff
Miss Palmer and
Miss Weir
Places 12 Term
All Year (by rotation)
Magpie Makes Sewing
Club
Lego Technics Club
Magpie Makes Sewing Club is a small club teaching a breadth of hand sewing skills. Pupils will work on two contemporary
Where
Science Room
When
Thursday 3.45pm-4.45pm
Who
Years 3-4
projects during the term, learning skills such as simple embroidery, construction, appliqué, weaving, pom-pom making, cross-stitch and more.
Places 12 Term
Club
Magpie Makes Sewing
Where
Girls’ Prep Classroom
When
Wednesday 3.45pm-4.45pm
Who
Years 3-6
Staff
Magpie Makes
Places 9
10
Term
All Year
Cost
Cost Involved
All Year
Typing’s Cool Typing’s Cool is a weekly touch-typing club run by Nick and Sarah Holt, who work in a number of local prep schools. They work with 7 to 11-year-olds of all abilities, aiming to teach pupils how to type 25 words per minute accurately, using the correct fingers. For pupils, the fun is in dodging asteroids, zapping aliens, slaying fire-breathing dragons and racing Nessie the Loch Ness Monster.
Lego Technics Club
Craft Skills Club
Clubs and Activities
Club
Typing’s Cool
Where
Girls’ Prep
When Monday 7.30am-8.15am Who
Years 3-6
Staff
Nick and Sarah Holt
Places 15 Term
All Year
Cost
Cost Involved
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Clubs and Activities
coding club Club
Coding Club
Where
Year 2 Classroom
When Thursday 3.15pm-4.00pm Who
Year 2
Staff
Mr Williams
Places 15 Term
Club
STEM Club
Where
Science Room
When
Monday 3.45pm-4.45pm
Who
Years 5-6
Staff
Mrs Pink and
Ms Sullivan
Places 20 Term
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Autumn and Spring
All Year
STEM Club STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Club will be open to Years 5 and 6 girls with a keen interest in these topics. The aim of the club is to engage the girls with practical experiments and projects, creating links between the subjects and demonstrating their relevance in the real world. The girls will also be involved in promoting STEM within the School and have the opportunity to study key people, from both the past and present, whose work has influenced these subjects.
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Robotics
Clubs and Activities
Surbiton Ultra Mathematical Society Surbiton Ultra Mathematical Society (SUMS) Junior is our
and problems, and have a bit of persistence so you don’t give up
new club for Year 5 (Spring and Summer) and Year 6 (Autumn)
when you can’t see a way to a solution straight away.
mathematicians. It’s based on our Senior School SUMS, a club for those who enjoy solving mathematical puzzles. Every year, we send the best two Year 8 and Year 9 SUMS regulars to the UKMT Team Maths Challenge, where they get to compete against as many as thirty other schools. You don’t have to be the best in An innovative approach, allowing pupils to explore programmable
robotics
in
dynamic
creative
ways.
Technology is advancing rapidly, giving way to a new generation of ways to build, create and invent. Our aim is to introduce pupils to the tools that are available, inspire them with what is possible, and let their imaginations run wild. Technology used: Ozobot, Micro Bit,
The club will be run on Thursdays in the Senior School, by our Senior School Maths Department, who are looking forward to seeing a group of enthusiastic young mathematicians, raring to get their teeth into some new problem-solving skills!
Maths in your class to join SUMS Junior, just enjoy solving puzzles Club
Robotics Club
Where
Girls’ Prep Classroom
When
Friday lunchtime
Who
Years 1-2 and Years 3-6
Club SUMS Where
Senior School
Places 12
When Thursday
Cost
4.00pm-5.00pm
Cost Involved
Otto DIY Smartbot.
Places Unlimited
Magical Adventures Relax Kids is a method of introducing your child to relaxation and mindfulness. Classes support emotional literacy and mental and physical health, whilst developing concentration skills, creativity and self-esteem. Pupils learn through our unique seven steps that include movement, games, breathing and stretching, peer-to-peer massage, positive affirmations and visualisations. With a more positive frame of mind, pupils become more calm, productive and focused.
Quiz Club An opportunity for girls to test their general knowledge skills and learn about current events.
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Club
Magical Adventures
Where
Girls’ Prep Drama Room
Club
Quiz Club
When
Monday or Friday lunchtime
Who
Years 3-4
Who
Reception-Year 2
Where
Girls’ Prep
Staff
Mrs Huckfield
Classroom
Places 10
When
Term
All Year; Reception Spring and Summer
Places 20
Cost
Cost Involved
Staff
Wednesday lunchtime Mrs Rockall
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Clubs and Activities
Club
Fun French
When
Wednesday lunchtime Staff
Where
Rocket Room
Places 18 Mrs Armiger
Mindful Chess We take a dynamic approach to learning the beautiful game. We look to tailor each session to best serve each individual pupil within the class. Our aim is to build both their capabilities and confidence in an environment which is fun. Our sessions include games with chess clocks, tactical training exercises, lateral thinking puzzles, giant team chess and much more. Additional Information: All equipment and materials will be provided by the club.
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Beginners German Club
Fun French
Club
Beginners German Club
Where
Girls’ Prep Classroom
When
Wednesday lunchtime
Who
Year 5
Staff
Mrs Bedford
The girls will learn the art of public speaking and
debating.
They
will
develop
their
ability to form constructive arguments and counterarguments, and also to work as a team. Debating is a useful skill and also great fun!
Club
Mindful Chess
Where
Science Room
Club Debating
When
Tuesday lunchtime
Where
Science Lab
Who
Years 1-2
When
Monday lunchtime
Years 3-6
Who
Years 5-6
Places 40
Staff
Mrs Morrod
Term
All Year
Places 24
Cost
Cost Involved
Term
DebatinG
All Year
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DANCE AND DRAMA
Dance and Drama
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At Surbiton High Girls’ Preparatory School, we
Pupils from Reception to Year 6 are given
believe in a holistic education and thus Dance
opportunities to perform both in and outside
and Drama is an essential part of our curriculum.
the classroom, both in formal Dance and Drama
The benefits of Performing Arts permeate every
lessons, as well as in co-curricular Dance Clubs
area of our lives, both personal and social, and
and Drama Clubs. Every year, Surbiton High
therefore it is crucial that our girls be exposed to
Girls’ Prep School hosts a Key Stage 1 Nativity
this subject at a young age. Our girls are taught
play and Year 4 and Year 6 major productions,
practical and theoretical skills that will be of
often taking the form of a musical. In addition
value far beyond their schooling careers. We
to this, Year 3 and Year 5 have the opportunity
focus on the development of motor skills, spatial
to perform in their own Dance and Drama
awareness, rhythm, communication, vocalisation,
showcase. There are also opportunities for
improvisation, effective acting techniques and the
performance
expression of the whole body, all with the end goal
Poetry Day recitals and class assemblies.
in
Inter-House
Competitions,
of developing confident, creative individuals.
Drama Club Years 4 and 6
Perform Perform is a fun-packed drama, dance and singing after school
Club
Drama Club for Years 4 and 6
Where
Drama Room
When 3.45-5.00pm
Year 4 Production Spring Term
Year 6 Production Summer Term
Staff
Mrs King
Drama Enrichment Club
Drama Enrichment
Where
Runcie Hall/Drama Room
When
Friday 3.45pm-5.00pm
Who
Year 6
club for Years 1 and 2. Each term is based on one of a range of exciting themes such as: ‘Around the World’, ‘The Circus’, ‘Fairytale Forest’, ‘The Jungle’, ‘The Magician’s Chamber’, ‘Mermaids and Pirates’, ‘Superheroes’, ‘Under the Sea’ or ‘Wild West’. Club Perform
Who
Where Drama
Staff Perform.org.uk
When Monday
Places 15
3.15pm-4.15pm
Term
Years 1-2
All Year
Staff TBC Places
By Invitation
Term Autumn
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Enspire LAMDA Drama
Dance and Drama
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Club
Enspire LAMDA Drama
Where
Avenue Elmers
When
Wednesday or Friday
4.30pm-5.30pm Who
Years 3-6
Staff
Mr Ryan
Term
All Year
Cost
Cost Involved
Club
Enspire LAMDA Drama
Where
Charles Burney House
Music Room
When
Wednesday or Friday
3.15pm-4.15pm Who
Years 1-2
Staff
Mr Ryan
Term
All Year
Cost
Cost Involved
Club
Enspire LAMDA Drama
Where
Charles Burney House
Music Room
When
Wednesday or Friday
3.15pm-4.15pm Who Reception Staff
Mr Ryan
Term
Summer Term
Cost
Cost Involved
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Club
Prep Schools’ String Ensemble
Where
Small Hall,
Surbiton Assembly Rooms
When
Wednesday 7.45am-8.15am
Who
Years 4-6
Staff
Mr Whiting
This ensemble is suitable for Prep pupils learning an
Club
Upper Chamber Choir
Places 30
orchestral string instrument (violin, viola, cello or double
Where
Music Room
Term
bass). The group performs at major concerts.
When
Thursday 3.45pm-5.00pm
Who
Years 5-6 by Audition
Staff
Mr Wray and Mr Hammond-Hall
All Year
Prep Music Theory Club This club is open to all Prep pupils currently learning
Club
Prep Schools’ Music Theory Club
a musical instrument, in or out of School. Pupils will
Where
Music Rooms, Surbiton Assembly Rooms
work towards graded ABRSM Theory examinations.
When
Tuesday 7.45am-8.15am
Who
Years 3-6
Staff
Mrs Baldwin, Mrs Sunda, Miss Atkinson, Mrs Ward
and Mr Moran
Additional Information: The appropriate level of ‘Music Theory for Young Musicians’ by Ying-Ying Ng workbook will be required and this can be discussed with the teachers. Girls may join this club at any time.
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Places 35 Term
All Year
Cost
Cost of Workbook
Places 40 Term
The Upper Chamber Choir is the elite vocal ensemble of the Girls’ Preparatory School. Members are invited to join after audition and commitment to rehearsals and performances throughout the year is expected. The choir performs at all major school events and participates in external choral competitions.
All Year
Chamber Ensemble By invitation only. Commitment is expected throughout the term and the ensemble performs at all the major school events, including Prize Giving. Additional Information:
Upper Chamber Choir
Prep Schools’ String Ensemble
Music
Club
Chamber Ensemble
Where
Music Room
When
Monday 7.45am-8.15am
Who
Years 5-6 by Invitation
Staff
Mr Wray
Places 10 Term
Spring and Summer
Pupils must arrive at School to start rehearsing at 7.45am.
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Music
The Reception Choir is aimed to provide a fun introduction to choral singing, helping the girls develop their singing voices. The girls work towards performances including Harvest, the Infant Nativity Club
Reception Choir
Staff
Mr Wray
Where
Music Room
Places
Whole Year Group
Term
All Year
Who Reception
Infant Choir Club
Infant Choir
Where
Music Room
Who
Years 1-2
Staff
Mr Wray
Places
Whole Year Group
Term
All Year
and the House Singing Competition. Additional Information: This choir forms part of the curriculum.
Club
Lower Choir
All pupils in Years 1 and 2 form the Infant Choir to further develop their vocal and
Where
Music Room
ensemble skills. The choir performs at school events such as the Nativity and final
Who
Years 3-4
assemblies.
Places
Whole Year Group
Staff
Mr Whiting
Term
All Year
Additional Information: This choir forms part of the curriculum.
All girls in Years 3 and 4 form the Lower Choir to develop their ensemble singing skills in a fun and productive environment. The choir performs at major events, such as concerts and final assemblies. Additional Information: This choir forms part of the curriculum.
Upper Choir All girls in Years 5 and 6 form the Upper Choir to develop their ensemble singing skills in a fun and productive environment. The choir performs at major events, such as concerts and final assemblies.
Lower Choir
Reception Choir
Club
Upper Choir
Where
Music Room
Who
Years 5-6
Staff
Mr Wray
Places
Whole Year Group
Term
All Year
Additional Information: This choir forms part of the curriculum.
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Music
Guitar Ensemble
Lower Chamber Choir Club
Guitar Ensemble
Where
Drama Room
When
Tuesday lunchtime
Where
Music Room
Who
Years 4-6 by Invitation
When
Wednesday
Staff
Ms Hepworth
3.45pm-4.45pm
Club Lower Chamber Choir
Places 10
Who
Years 3-4
Term
by Audition
Staff
Mr Whiting
All Year
Places 40
Prep Schools’ Wind Band
Term
All Year
vocal ensemble of the Girls’ Preparatory School. Members are invited to join after audition and commitment to rehearsals and performances throughout the year is expected. The choir performs at all major school events and participates in external choral competitions.
Prep pupils learning an orchestral
KEYBOARD Club ABRSM Aural Club
brass and woodwind instrument. The
This is a new club for pupils who wish to further their
This joint ensemble is suitable for
group performs at major concerts.
keyboard skills. The group will have the opportunity to perform at school events.
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The Lower Chamber Choir is the training choir for the Upper Chamber Choir, which is the elite
Club
Prep Schools’
Who
Wind Band
Invitation
Where
Small Hall Surbiton Staff
Mrs Newman
Assembly Rooms
and Mr Moran
Years 4-6 by
When Friday
Places 15
7.45am-8.15am
Term
All Year
This club is offered for pupils preparing for ABRSM practical examinations. Pupils will be prepared for the aural supporting tests in Grades 1 to 5.
Club
Keyboard Club
Club
ABRSM Aural Club
Where
Music Room
Where
Music Roo m, Surbiton Assembly Rooms
When
Monday lunchtime
When
Monday lunchtime
Who
Years 3-6
Who
Years 3-6
Staff
Mrs Baldwin
Staff
Mr Hammond-Hall
Places 8
Places 20
Term
All Year
Term
Cost
Cost of Workbook
All Year
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Prep Schools’ Band
Ukulele club
Music
Ukulele Club is one of our groups for all – anyone can join! You don’t need to be able to read music, you just need to bring your enthusiasm and creativity. The leaders will work with you to teach you chords and strumming patterns and maybe even to sing at the same time! There might be opportunity to work alongside the Prep Band or one of the choirs… who knows what could happen… come along and find out more! Club
Ukulele Club
Where
Music Room
When
Wednesday lunchtime
Who
Years 5-6
Staff
Mrs Baldwin and Mrs Atkinson
Places 15 Term
All Year
HIT IT! Ensemble HIT IT! Ensemble is a new group for pupils to explore playing in Club
Prep Schools’ Band
Who
Year 6
Where
Music Room,
Staff
Mrs Baldwin and
Girls’ Prep
Mr Rees
When Wednesday
Places
By Invitation
7.45am-8.15am
Term
All Year
This new club is aimed at those pupils
a group together with percussion instruments. Mr Chowdhury,
learning guitar, keyboard and singing with
our specialist percussion teacher, will work with the pupils
an interest in performing contemporary pop
incorporating rhythmic patterns on djembes, Boomwhackers,
music. Members are invited to join after
tuned percussion and samba instruments. This group is open
audition. The band will perform at all the
to everyone, whether you learn an instrument or not; all are
major school events.
welcome! Come and enjoy creating music together!
Music Tech Club The Music Tech Club is a new offering this year and suits children of all abilities; from boys and girls who already play an instrument through to those discovering music for the first time. Focusing on key musical concepts such as melody, harmony, rhythm and arrangement, we ensure that your child gains a full understanding of how music is created note by note. Each term, children work in pairs and complete a fun and engaging project by creating music to various forms of media. Projects range from making music for TV adverts, movie trailers, radio shows and cartoons through to composing in a range of musical styles.
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Club
Music Tech Club
Where
Music Room, Surbiton Assembly Rooms
When
Wednesday 4.00pm-5.00pm
Who
Years 5-6
Staff
Mr Moran
Club
HIT IT! Ensemble
Who
Years 5-6
Where
Music Room
Staff
Mr Chowdhury
When Thursday
Places 20
7.45am-8.15am
Term
Infant Musication Club
Infant Musication
Places 14
Where
Drama Room
Term
When Tuesday
All Year
All Year
Staff Miss Atkinson and Mrs Baldwin
3.20pm-4.00pm
Places 20
Who
Term
Years 1-2
All Year
Musication is a beginner group for pupils to explore playing together, working on musical literacy and exploring different timbres of sound and genres of music across the world. The group is suitable for all, but it is aimed to extend musical skills learnt in their curriculum lessons. The group will play percussion instruments, such as drums, bells and Boomwhackers.
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Music
This is a vocal ensemble for the Girls’ Prep School. Pupils in Year 6 will be invited to join the small vocal ensemble and work on a capella singing and performance. The Mezza-tones will perform at whole-school events and this will be a progressive
Club
Prep Schools’ Orchestra
Where
Music Room
Where
Music Room
When
Friday 7.45am-8.15am
When
Friday 3.45pm-5.00pm
Who
Year 6
Who
By Invitation
Staff
Mrs Baldwin
Staff
Mrs Newman and Mrs Baldwin
Places
By Invitation
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Term
All Year
Term
All Year
Music Theatre Club
ensemble to work with the Senior School a capella ensembles, Forte and Fortissimo. Music Theatre Club allows pupils to work together to perform excerpts from musicals and refine their dance, singing and acting skills. This group will focus on preparing for a performance in an assembly or whole-school performances. There will be opportunities for the pupils to take solos within performances and even have the chance to choreograph dance steps for a song.
The Recorder Club is a beginner group dedicated to exploring the basics of recorder playing in a fun and supportive environment. The club performs at school concerts and assemblies. Girls will need their own recorder and instruction book, details of which will be communicated by Mr Wray after girls sign up for the activity.
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Club
Music Theatre Club
Where
Drama Room, Girls’ Prep
When
Thursday lunchtime
Who
Years 5-6
Staff
Miss Atkinson
Places 20 Term
All Year
Recorder Club Members are invited to join the orchestra after consultation with the Head of Prep Music
Club
Recorder Club
Staff
Where
Music Room
Places 15
and their instrumental teacher. This is the elite instrumental ensemble and is run as a
When Tuesday
Term
All Year
co-educational group with the Boys’ Prep. The minimum requirement for entry to the Prep
lunchtime
Cost
Cost of Workbook
Schools’ Orchestra is at least Grade 2 level for a standard orchestral instrument (pianists are
Who
Year 3
Mrs Baldwin
also considered). The orchestra will be expected to perform at all major school concerts.
Prep Schools’ Orchestra
Mezza-tones
Club Mezza-tones
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Sport
Athletics Prep Schools’ Riding Club This club is open to Key Stage 2 pupils with a range of experiences in horse riding. Sessions include a Athletics is a part of our curriculum and there are additional opportunities for all Years 3 to 6 pupils at the Girls’ Preparatory School. Those who choose to attend will receive coaching in a variety of jumping, throwing and running (long/mid/sprint distances) events throughout the year, with opportunities to represent the School in competitions. Additional Information: Collect from Manor Road South at 5.05pm or from the Girls’ Preparatory School at 5.20pm.
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progression from the trot, gallop and canter on different Club Athletics
horses. It involves additional work such as mucking out,
Where
feeding and grooming the animals.
Hinchley Wood
When Wednesday 3.45pm-5.20pm Who
Years 3-6
Staff
Miss Fox, Miss Wardle
Places 60 Term Summer
Club
Prep Schools’ Riding Club
Where
Chessington Equestrian Centre
When
Spring and Summer Terms
Who
Years 3-6
Staff
Mrs Dillon
Cost
Cost Involved
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Sport
Gymnastics
Girls’ Prep Advanced
also teaches pupils the qualities of hard work, discipline,
Where
Sixth Form Gym
sportsmanship and dedication.
When
Monday 4.00pm-5.30pm
Who
All Years by Invitation
Staff
Miss Mackenzie
strength, coordination and spatial awareness. Participation
School, from complete beginners, through to those competing at the highest level. We provide the opportunity for all girls competitively or purely for recreational purposes. Gymnastics is a great way to keep fit and is proven to be a great foundation for many other sports. It improves flexibility,
Club
All pupils can participate in gymnastics at Surbiton High
and boys to progress according to their ability, and take part
Girls’ Prep Advanced
Our Gymnastics Clubs run after School on different nights according to age/ability. See Mrs Osborn (Head of Gymnastics).
Places 10-12 Term
All Year
Girls showing potential in the Gymnastics Club will be invited to attend these classes. The sessions are structured to develop the technique of more advanced gymnastics skills and prepare gymnasts to compete in the Key Steps and U9/U11 Novice competitions. Girls need to wear school leotards.
Girls of any ability are welcome to attend these classes. The sessions are structured at a basic and progressive level, with the opportunity to access the BG Proficiency Award Scheme. This is a recreational session aiming to develop general gymnastics skills, fitness and fun. Club Gymnastics Where
Runcie Hall
When
Years 3-4 Tuesday
4.00pm-5.30pm Staff
Miss MacKenzie
Places
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Term Autumn
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Sport
Girls’ Elite Squad
Where
Surbiton Assembly Rooms, Main Hall
When
Monday 4.00pm-5.30pm
Wednesday 4.00pm-5.30pm
Who
All Years by Invitation
Staff
Miss Mackenzie
Places 12 Term
All year
Additional Girls need to wear school leotards and Information attend both weekly sessions
Girls showing potential in the advanced group will be selected to attend these classes. The sessions are structured to develop the technique of more advanced gymnastics skills and prepare gymnasts to compete in Regional and National competitions.
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Girls’ elite Squad
Club
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Hockey Club Hockey Where
Hinchley Wood
When
Monday 4.00pm-5.00pm
Who
Years 3-4
Netball
Sport
Places 30 Term
Autumn and Spring
Staff
PE Team
Club
Years 5 Netball Squad
Where
Runcie Hall
When
Tuesday
7.45am-8.15am
Club Hockey Where
Hinchley Wood
When
Tuesday 4.00pm-5.00pm
Who
Years 5-6
Places 30 Term
Autumn and Spring
Staff
PE Team
Club
Hockey Squad Year 6
Where
Runcie Hall
When
Wednesday 7.45am-8.15am
Who
Year 6 by Invitation
Term
Autumn and Spring
Staff
PE Team
on
Staff
PE Team
Netball is the most popular team sport for
are plenty of opportunities to compete
women in many Commonwealth countries
against other schools in matches and
and its popularity is matched at the Girls’
tournaments. The A-teams are expected
Preparatory School. All Years 3 to 6 pupils
to attend additional training within school
at the Girls’ Preparatory School are invited
hours and also with external clubs.
challenging coaching for all standards. Training sessions are weekly and there
developing
skills
and
applying
these
in
game
situations.
There
are
additional
opportunities for all pupils to represent the School, teams for which will be chosen based on ability. The A-teams are expected to attend additional training with external clubs.
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Autumn and Spring
individual abilities, but we deliver fun and
for all Years 3 to 6 pupils throughout the Autumn and Spring Terms as part of the co-curricular programme. focus
Term
programme. Teams are selected based on
The hockey programme at the Girls’ Preparatory School is expanding rapidly. We offer weekly hockey training will
Year 5
to play netball as part of the co-curricular
Coaching
Who
Club Netball Where
Club Netball Where
Additional Information: Collect from Manor Road South at 5.05pm or from the Girls’ Preparatory School at 5.20pm.
Club
Year 6 Netball Squad
Where
Runcie Hall
When Wednesday
When Monday
When
Thursday
4.00pm-5.00pm
4.00pm-5.00pm
7.45am-8.15am
Who
Who
Who
Year 6
Hinchley Wood
Years 3-4
Hinchley Wood
Years 5-6
Places 60
Places 60
Term
Autumn and Spring
Additional Information:
Term
Autumn and Spring
Term
Autumn and Spring
Staff
PE Team
Collect from Manor Road South at 5.05pm or from the Girls’ Preparatory School at 5.20pm.
Staff
PE Team
Staff
PE Team
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Sport
Swimming Club We have a Swimming Club at The Hurst Pool running from January. These swimming sessions focus on coaching technique. We participate in swimming galas against other schools and have swimmers who compete in local and annual borough events. Our aim is
Cricket Girls’ cricket is one of the fastest growing sports in the UK, and is a great way for girls to work on a range of skills. The
club is available to all girls in Year 3 and will cover the basics for all of those attending, as well as pushing the stronger girls to challenge themselves in matches against other schools and against one another.
to keep pupils involved in swimming to help improve every stroke, and also to develop the enjoyment of a life skill.
Club
Swimming Club
Where
Hurst Pool
Who
Years 3-6
When
Tuesday 6.00pm-7.00pm
Staff
Mr Murton
Places 20 Term
Spring and Summer
Cost
Cost Involved
yoga Club Yoga
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Who
Years 5-6
When
Friday 7.45am-8.30am
Staff
Mrs Holliday
Club Cricket Where
Hinchley Wood
When 4.00pm-5.00pm Who
Years 3-4 Monday
Years 5-6 Tuesday
Staff
PE Team
Places 60 Term Summer
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Sport
Junior Ski Club Please come and join the Surbiton High School Junior Ski Club.
always able to take on newcomers mid-way through the year.
The programme will deliver the best opportunities for your child
We do run learn to ski courses for those who haven’t skied
to become a very proficient skier. Whether they want to improve
before in preparation for joining the club the following year.
their technique ready for a family holiday, or want to develop into a ski racer, this club provides a platform to cover it all. Due to the nature of the sport and to ensure quality of coaching and maximisation of progress, there are limited places and the club
Additional Information: We expect pupils to be able to confidently snowplough, stop and do link turns as well as being able to use the button lift unaided.
runs throughout the whole year. This means that we are not Club
Junior Ski Club
Where Sandown When
Competitive Squad, Friday 6.00pm-7.00pm
Intermediate/Advanced Group, Friday 5.00pm-6.00pm
Intermediate Group, Friday 4.00pm-5.00pm
Who
Years 2-6
Staff
Miss Archbold
Places Limited
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Term
All Year
Cost
There is an annual membership fee
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Football Club
Sport
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This session provides the opportunity for girls
skills at their own pace through the playing of
in Years 3 and 4 to be introduced, in a friendly,
a wide range of fun, football-related games.
supportive environment, to the sport of
This club is the perfect way to help with
football. The focus of the club is ensuring that
increasing the girls’ confidence that football
the pupils who participate enjoy the game,
can be a sport for them to participate in, both
irrespective of their ability, and are given the
inside and outside the school environment.
chance to develop their coordination and basic
Tennis CLUB The club is a great way for players to develop core skills
basic tennis shots, progressing to rallying and playing mini
around movement and coordination; vital for the girls’ athletic
matches against coaches and other players.
development. Alongside this, the girls will be taught all the
Club Football Where
Hinchley Wood
When
Wednesday
4.00pm-5.00pm Who
Years 5-6 Autumn
Years 3-4 Spring
Staff
PE Team
Places 60
Club Tennis Where
Hinchley Wood
When
3.45pm-5.20pm
Who
Years 3-4 Monday
Years 5-6 Tuesday
Term Summer Staff
PE Team
Places 60
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Trips and Visits
Due to current circumstances, residentials trips are subject to change. Below are the residentials that the girls have been on in
Residential Trips previous years.
We believe that residential trips away form a vital part of the girls’ personal and social development. Girls have the opportunity to build on their independence and self-confidence, strengthen friendships and take on challenges that they may have once thought beyond them. In Year 3, the girls go away for a one-night trip to Hindleap Warren (approximately £135). In Year 4, they go further afield for a twonight trip to Hooke Court in Dorset (approximately £225). Year 5 girls also go to Dorset, but for three nights in the coastal town of Swanage (approximately £335). In the Summer Term, they visit the UK Sailing Academy (UKSA) in Cowes, Isle of Wight. The girls will take part in a variety of watersports, including dinghy sailing, keelboating, stand up paddleboarding, windsurfing and kayaking (approximately £510). All the girls come back from each trip with treasured memories that can last a lifetime!
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Houses and Charity
The House system is an important part of school life. Each of the girls belong to one of three Houses – Arundel, Balmoral or Caernarvon. There are a number of competitions across the year in which the girls compete against each other while representing their House. These are hotly contested and vary each term, but recent battles have included a selection of sporting competitions, as well as our joint Prep annual singing competition. Every year usually culminates in our Sports
In addition, a few years ago, our Year 6 leadership
we actively encourage and support girls to
team were instrumental in developing a
participate in a range of fundraising activities.
relationship with a local homeless charity called
Numerous fundraising events are held and
SPEAR, whom we support year on year, bringing
celebrated throughout the year, reinforcing the
the total number of charities supported each
school’s motto, ‘May Love Always Lead Us,’
year to three.
and supporting the ethos to serve and respect others.
We invite a representative from the charities to present an assembly to the School in order to
At the start of the academic year, all girls are
broaden the girls’ knowledge of the importance
given the opportunity to nominate a charity for
of the charity.
the School to support over the course of a term. They are required to give a short presentation to the Charity Committee, detailing the reasons why the charity is important to them and why we should support them. They also outline their ideas for fundraising events. Six to eight of these charities are shortlisted and are then presented to the whole School, who then have the unenviable task of voting for the two pupilchosen charities that will be supported over the coming year.
The girls have displayed kindness, understanding and generosity through our charity events this year. The Charity Committee have been very creative and came up with Dress up as a Teacher Day, Surbiton’s Greatest Dancer, The Christmas Shoeboxes for SPEAR and our very own Charity Cookbook. We continue, as a community, to build awareness of why we support our charities and how we can contribute to the wider community.
Charities
House System
At Surbiton High Girls’ Preparatory School,
Day and 2021 was no exception with each bubbled year group competing together to raise points for their House. Each House is led by a teacher and two House Captains. The Year 6 girls are given the opportunity to put themselves forward as the most eligible candidates to lead their House to victory. Voting takes place each September and the elected captains are responsible for leading their House for the rest of the year. Throughout each term, all the girls in the School are keen to receive House points that go towards the weekly totals.
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Houses and Charity
The Pupil Leadership Team
Form Captains Every form also nominates girls to be chosen as Form Captains. Their role is to support and assist their teachers and peers within the classroom. They are also given control of a small budget, which they are encouraged to spend on improving their Form Room. Girls are encouraged to ‘apply’ for these positions and to consider what qualities they have that are suitable for the role.
Every September, a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Secretary are elected from Year 6. These three girls are joined by a representative from each class (from Year 1 upwards) who are elected by their class at the start of the year. The Pupil Leadership Team (PLT) meet regularly with the Deputy Head to discuss their forms, any concerns they may have, and their suggestions to improve school life. In Key Stage 2, the representatives use their iPads, and in Key Stage 1, a suggestion book, for members to record their ideas for improving the School, which are discussed each week. Then, each term, the Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary ensure any concerns raised are being addressed and that any projects are being successfully led.
Charity Committee At the heart of our school’s ethos is the importance of teaching our girls the importance of doing good deeds for others, using love and citizenship as our guiding forces. Therefore, we have a separate Charity Committee to ensure that our charitable work is focused and genuinely worthwhile. Not only does the Committee play an instrumental role in shortlisting the chosen charities for the forthcoming year, but they then meet regularly to organise the various charity events that the School puts on. Charity Committee members are vital to the successful fundraising that we, as a School, have done and continue to achieve for our local and wider community.
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Club
Pupil Leadership Team
When
Thursday 8.00am-8.20am
Where
Science Room
Staff
Mr D Williams
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Academic Clinics
Art Enrichment This
club
invitation
is
by
only
in
order to help pupils who are intending to put themselves forward
for
the
Senior School Art
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Homework Club
Club
Art Enrichment
Club
English Enrichment
Club
Homework Club
Who
Year 5 Summer Term
Where
Room 105 Main Senior School Building
Where
Key Stage 2 Intervention Room
Year 6 Autumn Term
When
Thursday 4.05pm-5.05pm
When
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday lunchtime
Where
Senior School Art Room
Who
Year 6 Autumn Term
Who
Years 3-6
When
Thursday 4.00pm-5.00pm
Year 5 Spring and Summer Terms
Staff
Mrs Orlovac and Mrs George
Staff
Senior School Art Staff
Staff
Miss Fraser and Miss Goligher
Term
All Year
By Invitation
Places Unlimited
Places
Scholarship.
English Enrichment
Homework Club is a drop-in club that will run every lunchtime in a classroom. No need to book your daughter in; girls are
Music Enrichment Commitment
is
expected
encouraged to attend to get ahead on their homework.
throughout
the term and will help prepare pupils for the Senior School Music Scholarship auditions. Club
Music Enrichment
Where
Music Room
When
Monday 7.45am-8.15am
Who
Year 6 by Invitation
Staff
Mr Wray and Mrs Baldwin
Places 10 Term Autumn
Club
French Board Games
When
Wednesday lunchtime
Where Who
Science Room Year 6
Places 16 Staff
Mrs Pegnall
Motor Skills
Funky Fingers Girls are invited to develop their fine motor skills. Club
Funky Fingers
Where
Key Stage 1 Intervention Room
When
Wednesday lunchtime
Club
Motor Skills
Who
Years 1-2
When
Thursday 3.15pm-4.15pm
Staff
Ms Williams
Where
Year 1 Classroom
Places
8, by Invitation
Staff
Mrs Penny and Mrs Farr
Term
All Year
PE Enrichment Club
PE Enrichment
Where
Runcie Hall
When
Monday lunchtime
Who
Year 6 by Invitation
Staff
Miss Blackwood
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Holiday Gymnastics Club
Information
Breakfast and After School Club The clubs take place in the Dining Hall and classrooms of the Surbiton Assembly Rooms and are supervised by qualified staff with a ratio of one staff member to eight pupils. The clubs take place each day during term time and provide a
including freshly made sandwiches, fruit and vegetables and a
safe, happy environment for your child. The Breakfast Club is
hot option of beans on toast. There is a homework and study
available to all pupils from 7.30am until the start of your child’s
area and, at the end of the afternoon, staff-supervised films
school day. A nutritious breakfast is available until 8.15am. This
and educational games. Both clubs offer a variety of activities,
includes a choice of porridge, cereal, toast, yoghurt and fruit
such as art and craft, construction kits, role play, board games
juice. Pupils are escorted to their School for the start of their
and sport. If you are interested in using the clubs, please
school day. The After School Club is available from the end of
contact our Breakfast and After School Club Team via email at
your child’s school day until 6.00pm. A healthy snack is offered,
afterschoolclub@surbitonhigh.com.
During the holiday periods, the gymnastics coaching staff run a Gym Club. The sessions are divided into two age groups: Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, which will cater for all ages and abilities. We will work on the basics of movement and balance in Key Stag 1 and then move on to more advanced jumps, rolls and sequences in Key Stage 2. We will also introduce some pair and group work for both age groups, as well as some fun gymnastic-based games as part of the warm-up and cool-down. For more information, please contact Mr Adam Buckingham via email at adam.buckingham@surbitonhigh.com.
How do I enrol my daughter in a club? You will have received this Co-curricular Booklet, via MIS, outlining further information about the clubs that we are offering for 2021-2022. All bookings for clubs are made on our online booking portal, SOCS (login details are sent to you as part of your Friday Communications). Following this sign-up, you will be able to log in to see which clubs your daughter has been allocated for the Autumn Term 2021. For the Spring and Summer Terms, registration details will be sent to you soon after the half term in October and February, respectively. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs Penny and Mrs Farr via email at prepclubs@ surbitonhigh.com.
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