Clubs Document Autumn Term 2022

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Contents

04 Sports Clubs

Clubs & Activities Autumn Term

Activities Autumn Term

Clubs & Activities Autumn Term 2022

Strings Club

iPad Garage Band Club

08

3T Cricket Club

13

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08 Ballet

A Cappella Singing Club

08 Sewing Club

08 Classic Film Club

08 Spanish

10 Maths Challenge Club

10 Gardening Club

10 Humanities Club

10 Science Help Clinic

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10 Drawing Club

ISA Shakespeare Monologue Competition Club

11 Yoga Club

11 Karate

Eco Club.....................................................................................

News Club

Card Sharks

Multicultural Dance Club

Chess Club

Club

Make and Do Club

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13 Forest Club

14 Mindfulness Club

Young Voices

14 Coding Club

14 Mindful Colouring Club

14 Yoga Club

14 STEM Club

15 Public Speaking Club

15 Keyboard Club

15 Poetry Club

15 Sting Performing Arts

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Sports Clubs & Activities Autumn Term 2022 ..........................16 Basketball

18 Girls Netball Training.................................................................. 18 Boys Football

Rugby

Running Club

Hip Hop Pop

Badminton Club

18 Girls Football

Trampolining Club

Indoor Athletics

Badminton/Table Tennis Club

Social Football

Clubs & Activities Autumn Term

Strings Club (Miss Court) – For all pupils who play a string instrument

*Ballet (Mrs Padfield and Mrs Phol) Reception – Yr 2

Upper School Chamber Choir (Mrs Bowerman) Yr 9-11

A Cappella Singing (Mrs Bowerman) Yr 6-8

*Ballet (Mrs Padfield and Mrs Phol) Yr 3-7

iPad Garage Band Club (Mrs Jones) Yr 3-5

Sewing Club (Mrs Storey) Yr 8-9, limited spaces

Classic Film Club (Mrs Burchfield) Yr 9-11

*Spanish Club (Mrs Clay 01279 721402) Yr 1-2

*Spanish Club (Mrs Clay 01279 721402) Yr 3-6

Maths Challenge Club (Mr Russell) Yr 8-9, invitation only

Gardening Club (Mrs Curtis) Yr 1-2, Max 12

Humanities Club (Miss Farrow) Yr 3-5

Science Help Clinic (Miss Johnson) Yr 9-11

ISA Shakespeare Monologue Competition Club (Mrs Bradford) Yr 5-6, invitation only

Drawing Club (Miss Diprose) Yr 3-4, Max 15

Yoga Club (Mrs McIntyre) Reception, Max 12

*Karate (Mr Thackray 07502 261891)

Eco Club (Mrs Peckham and Mr Jackson) Yr 3-5, Max 12, invitation only

News Club (Ms Cook) Yr 6-8

Card Sharks (Mrs Ridley-Warren) Yr 6-9, invitation only

Multicultural Dance Club (Mrs Nicholson and Ms Perdrisat) Yr 4-5

Chess Club (Mr Rodriguez) Yr 6-11, Max 16

House Drama Competition (Mrs Johnson and Miss Agrotis) –More information to follow on this in September

School Production Music Rehearsals (Mrs Bowerman) – Once the show has been cast

3D Design Portfolio (Mr Smith) Yr 11, Max 10

Christmas Crafts Club (Mrs Smith) Yr 3-5 Storytelling Club (Miss Bell) Reception, Max 12

3T Cricket Club (Mrs Shubrook and Mr Graves) Yr 2, Max 16

A Cappella Singing (Mrs Bowerman) Yr 3-5

Keyboard Club (Mrs Bowerman) Yr 6-8

Make and Do Club (Mrs Claridge) Yr 1-2, Max 15

Forest Club (Mrs Thomas and Mrs Mizon) Yr 2, Max 16

Young Voices (Miss Perez) Yr 5, Max 23 (sign up directly with Miss Perez)

Mindfulness Club (Mrs Cotton) Yr 3-5, Max 15

Coding Club (Mrs Armitage) Yr 6-8, Max 12

Mindful Colouring (Mrs Howe) Yr 6-11

3D Design Portfolio (Mr Smith) Yr 11, Max 10

Yoga Club (Mrs Bedford) Yr 3-5, Max 12

STEM Club (Mrs Shubrook) Yr 2-3, Invitation only

Public Speaking Club (Mrs Gillman) Yr 6-11

Poetry Club (Mrs Jeppesen) Yr 6-11

*Sting Performing Arts Yr 2

*Sting Performing Arts Yr 3-5

*Sting Performing Arts Yr 6+

• *Karate, Spanish, Ballet & Sting Performing Arts clubs incur additional costs.

• The following GCSE focused classes are running in addition to those on the grid.

• PE – Monday after school (Mr Tucker)

• Music – Friday after school (Mrs Bowerman)

• GCSE art coursework club – Tuesday after school

MORNING LUNCHTIME

Basketball

Yr 8-11 (Mr Tucker), 8am - 8.30am, sports hall

Running Club

Yr 4-5 (Mrs Mizon), 4pm – 5pm, sports field

Basketball

Yr 5-7 (Mr Brown), 8am - 8.30am, sports hall

AFTERSCHOOL

Girls Netball

Yr 3-6 (Mrs Oakley, Mrs Rule and Mrs Sturrock-Jackson), 4pm - 5pm, sports hall/courts

Football

Yr 2-3 (Mr George Glock, external football coach), 3.30pm - 4.30pm, hard court, Max 18

Girls Netball

Yr 7-11 (Mrs Sanders and Mrs Oakley) 4pm - 5pm, courts

Rugby Yr 6-8 (Mr Brown and Mr Tucker) 4pm - 5pm, sports field

Rugby Fixtures

Yr 6-11(Mr Brown and Mr Tucker) 4pm - 5pm Hip Hop Pop Yr 1-2 (Hip Hop Pop staff and Mr Tucker) 3.30pm - 4.30pm, Mountbatten, Max 16

Indoor Athletics

Yr 1-3 (Mrs Sanders) 3.30pm - 4.30pm, arena, Max 14

Badminton Club

Yr 5-7 (Mr Brown), 8am - 8.40am, sports hall

Badminton/Table Tennis Club -

Yr 8-11 (Mr Tucker), 8am - 8.40am, sports hall

Girls Football Training/Fixtures

Yr 6-11 (external Harlow women’s football coaches) 4pm - 5pm, sports field

Rugby Yr 9-11 (Mr Brown and Mr Tucker) 3.30pm - 4.30pm, sports field

Trampolining

Yr 3-4 (Mrs Hill), 4pm - 5pm, sports hall, Max 12

Harlow Primary school fixtures

Yr 1-6 (Mr Tucker/Mr Brown)

Social Football Yr 6-11 (Mr Brown), 4pm - 5pm, sports hall

Clubs

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Clubs & Activities Autumn Term 2022

Strings Club

This is a new strings ensemble for all those pupils that play a string instrument. It will take place at 8.15am every Monday.

iPad Garage Band Club (Year 3-5)

Come and enjoy making music by learning how to use GarageBand for iPads. Children will have the opportunity to compose their own music whilst having a lot of fun. The equipment required for this club is an iPad and personal headphones. Children will also be required to download ‘GarageBand’.

A Cappella Singing Club (Year 3–5 and Year 6-8)

A Cappella singing split into two age categories. These groups involve singing current songs but with no piano or band accompaniment.

Ballet (Reception – Year 7)

The classes combine ballet with general dance, and we hope to work towards performances throughout the year.

Dancing encourages discipline, creativity, and artistic skills, together with improving confidence and physical development. If you would like your child to join please email Emma Jane Padfield on emmajane@wealdhallfarm.com and details will be sent directly to you.

Sewing Club (Year 8-9)

Come to sewing club to learn how to use a sewing machine. A list of required items will be provided to all club members and will include material, cushion pad, thread and a zip. Wool may also be required when pupils become more proficient. The club runs on a Monday after school and any potential club participants should email Mrs Storey to confirm their place as spaces are limited.

Classic Film Club (Year 9-11)

Club members will be watching classic British, European and American films. Sometimes watching an older film can be like a time capsule - we can enjoy discovering the

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advancements in cinematography and special effects and on other occasions it’s simply just fun to watch something we love with friends.

Spanish (Year 1-6)

Have fun with the Spanish language. Call Mrs Clay directly on 01279 721402 to book your child’s place.

Maths Challenge Club (Year 8-9)

In the spring, Saint Nicholas will take a team of Year 8 and 9 pupils to a Team Maths Challenge competition in Cambridge. This club is for pupils who would like to take part in that competition. Each week pupils try different types of puzzles and questions in preparation for the spring time event.

Gardening Club (Year 1-2)

Gardening Club will provide a great experience for children to learn about gardening, gaining hands on experience growing their own plants, vegetables and hopefully at some point in the future they will be able to taste the fruits (and vegetables) of

their labour. Club members will be looking after the lower school playground area and will help develop valuable skills such as patience, trial and error, communication and responsibility.

Humanities Club (Year 3-5)

This club is open to all children in Years 3 to 5. The club will be a mixture of history and geography and pupils will research different topics which will explore history and investigate the locality.

Science Help Clinic (Year 9-11)

Struggling with biology or chemistry, want to do some revision, or just need a confidence boost? Then this club is the place to come to. Open to Years 9, 10 and 11 and all abilities welcome.

ISA Shakespeare Monologue Competition Club (Year 5-6)

This club is for a select number of Year 5 and 6 pupils (four from each year group) who will be working on Shakespearean performances, in preparation for the ISA Shakespeare Monologue competition which will take place in March 2023. This club is invitation only.

Drawing Club (Year 3-4)

Come and hone your drawing techniques and lose yourself in the world of imagination. This club is open to pupils in Year 3 and 4.

Yoga Club (Reception)

Yoga has been proven to build children’s core strength for good posture and overall physical fitness, along with helping flexibility and mobility in all joints and muscles. Why not come and give it a go? This club is open to Reception children.

Karate

Karate is a great way to increase fitness, confidence and selfesteem. It is also a great forum in which to learn humility and respect for others, whilst also learning the basics of how to defend yourself. This weekly session is run by qualified UKA Sensei, Daniel Thackray.

Eco Club (Year 3-5)

This club is a great way to get back to nature and to put those green fingers to good use. Pupils have fun maintaining the school allotments, harvesting the vegetables, looking

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after local wildlife, discovering new mini beasts through pond dipping and thinking of new ways for the school to be even more environmentally friendly. Hard work is often rewarded by toasting marshmallows over a fire and drinking hot chocolate with friends. This club is limited to 12 pupils and is invitation only.

News Club (Year 6-8)

News club gives pupils the opportunity to watch, discuss and share their opinions on current news topics. Pupils are encouraged to share news stories with the group, particularly those which relate to the school and the wider community.

Card Sharks (Year 6-9)

Pupils in Year 6-9 are welcome to attend this club. Pupils will be learning and teaching each other different card games. From Top Trumps, Uno and IQ cards, to playing cards, club members will be learning to play a wide range of card games. The club is intended to be relaxed and fun, and an opportunity to make new friends. Please bring along your best card games.

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Multicultural Dance Club (Year 4-5)

This vibrant, energetic club embraces dance steps, travelling movements and rhythms from around the world. Pupils have the opportunity to gain an understanding of different dance cultures and learn a range of dance techniques as well as contributing choreographic ideas to create a showcase dance for Harlow’s Multicultural Dance Festival which takes place in Spring 2023.

Chess Club (Year 6-11)

All players welcome – from beginners to Grandmasters! This club aims to provide an inclusive environment for all chess players to practice their skills and deepen their understanding about the tactics of the game.

3D Design Portfolio (Year 11)

This after school session is for Year 11 pupils studying 3D Design and it will be first come first served for their preferred day as Mr Smith can only accept a maximum of 10 pupils for each session. Once one of the days is full, pupils must attend the other day.

Christmas Crafts Club (Year 3-5)

With Christmas fast approaching what better excuse to get out the glitter and tinsel and start getting creative with festive themed craft activities.

Storytelling Club (Reception)

This club is open to Reception children and allows them to come along and unwind after a busy school day by listening to their favourite stories being read to them.

3T Cricket Club (Year 2)

3T cricket is a perfect introduction to cricket. Sessions are specifically designed to help the children improve their balance and co-ordination with a strong emphasis on fun and games! Sessions will be focused on cricket specific skills and include an introduction to basic coaching techniques for batting and fielding. Small sided games are used to support your child’s understanding of playing cricket, tactics and sense of teamwork.

Make and Do Club (Year 1-2)

At Make and Do Club, children will be able to explore their creativity through a variety of different fun and interesting activities involving sticking, cutting, drawing and making! There will be a different focus each week and the children will be able to take their creations home with them. This term will see the introduction of some Christmas crafts.

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Forest Club (Year 2)

Forest School Club will give the children the opportunity to be free, enjoy nature walks, embrace their outside surroundings. It’s an opportunity for them to learn skills and experience the great outdoors in all weathers. Club members need to bring old clothes that they don’t mind getting dirty, with long trousers and long sleeves. wellies and a waterproof jacket are also required.

Young Voices (Year 5)

Young Voices gives children the opportunity to perform in some of the world’s greatest arenas alongside incredible artists. Being able to do this surrounded by school friends helps build their self-belief and confidence and their ability to communicate as part of a team, which is invaluable. After months of rehearsing, pupils feel a huge sense of achievement and pride in being able to perform and parents are also able to share the experience as part of the audience. The weekly singing rehearsals help to relieve stress, regulate breathing and brings enormous pleasure. It’s no wonder that Young Voices is oversubscribed year after year.

Mindfulness Club (Year 3-5)

Mindfulness provides children with simple, practical tools to help them regulate their emotions and focus their attention. It has also been proven to decrease stress and promote relaxation and overall wellbeing. This club is open to pupils in Year 3-5.

Coding Club (Year 6-8)

Have you ever wondered how computers can do so many different things? If you would like to find out how computers perform calculations, draw shapes and control devices such as robots, then this is the club for you! You will learn how to program in a coding language called Python, one of the most popular programming languages in the world, it has been used to create everything from Netflix’s recommendation algorithm to the software that controls self-driving cars. Python is also the language used for GCSE Computer Science, so this is a great opportunity to build your skills if you are planning to continue studying Computer Science.

Mindful Colouring Club (Year 6-11)

Colouring in may have been a go to childhood pastime for many but now it is resurfacing as a popular trend for teenagers and young adults. There are many benefits to mindful colouring and it has been proven to be positive for your mental health, reduces anxiety and stress, and promotes creativity.

Yoga Club (Year 3-5)

This club is open to all pupils in Years 3 to 5 irrespective of

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whether they are complete beginners to yoga or have some yoga experience. Yoga benefits both the body and mind, and is the perfect way to unwind after a busy day at school.

STEM Club (Year 2-3)

STEM Club is an ideal opportunity to enrich student learning, understanding and enjoyment of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) subjects, helping to improve skill sets through these fun and creative sessions.

Public Speaking Club (Year 6-11)

Calling all future leaders and lawyers! In this club you will develop confidence in speaking to a range of different audiences and for different purposes. There will be opportunities for debates, for giving compelling speeches alongside honing your skills at communicating in a range of situations with confidence - whilst having a good time! There will be opportunities to take part in speaking competitions (which help you stand out when applying for leadership positions in school and beyond) whilst also improving your ability to craft language for effect. This club is open to middle and upper school pupils.

Keyboard Club (Year 6-8)

This club is open to anyone in Year 6, 7 or 8 who would like to develop their keyboard skills in a fun and creative club setting.

Poetry Club (Year 6-11)

In Poetry Club, members will be writing, performing and

generally enjoying poetry! There will be guided poetry writing sessions as well as opportunities to create poetry, using a variety of stimuli, both for performance but also just for a sense of personal enjoyment. There will also be lots of opportunities to get involved in regional and national poetry competitions. Sometimes, there might even be snacks!

Sting Performing Arts

STING performing arts is a nationwide theatre company delivering the arts to those who like to perform and have fun whilst gaining confidence with a high standard of training from all industry professionals. We teach our students the foundation in performing, and provide a safe fun class one day a week for all students to enjoy. We believe performing arts sets the foundation for young people to develop lifelong skills such as communication, imaginations and self-confidence. There are three different age groups: - Year 2 - Year 3-5 - Year 6+

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Sports Clubs & Activities Autumn Term 2022

Basketball (Year 5-7 and Year 8-11)

Morning basketball club on a Monday and Tuesday before school is a chance for pupils to improve their ball skills in preparation for the basketball season.

Girls Netball Training

(Year 3-6 and Year 7-11)

Netball club is open to all pupils, regardless of their experience and ability. It is a formal coaching session that will help pupils develop their skills and understanding of how to play the game. Whether they want to play for the school team, improve their skills or just have some fun playing, then this is the club for them!

Football (Year 2-3)

These sessions are held on Monday and are led by our external academy coach George Glock, providing opportunities for pupils to improve on their skill set and potentially get selected for future school teams.

Rugby (Year 6-8 and Year 9-11)

There are currently two rugby clubs on Tuesday and Thursday for different age groups. Pupils will further develop

their skill set in preparation for fixtures and selection for teams.

Running Club (Year 3-5)

Running club is a great opportunity for pupils to develop their endurance in a fun setting around the school grounds. The club focuses on technique as well as teaching the difference between endurance running and speed running.

Hip Hop Pop (Year 1-2)

This is a great lower school club which is led by an external tutor and Hip Hop Pop expert. Pupils have the chance to experience the skills and thrills of street dance.

Badminton Club (Year 5-7)

Badminton club for Year 5-7 pupils is held on a Thursday before school and is a chance for pupils to enjoy the more social side of the sport.

Girls Football (Year 6-11)

This club for girls in Year 6-11 provides an opportunity for girls

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to prepare for the up and coming football season and to continue to build on one of our most popular sports. It will be led by an external Harlow Ladies FC coach.

Trampolining Club (Year 3-4)

Trampolining is a great way to stay active - whilst keeping fit, having fun, developing flexibility, practicing handeye co-ordination and learning exciting new skills. It is a non competitive club, in which children learn basic skills each week, in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. As they progress through the term, they will be able to perform routines, using the skills they have learnt. This club is for Year 3-4 children.

Indoor Athletics (Year 1-3)

This is a fun and inclusive club to help develop the skills needed for running, jumping and throwing in athletics disciplines.

Badminton/Table Tennis Club (Year 8-11)

Badminton and table tennis clubs is held on a Friday before school and is a chance for pupils to enjoy the more social side of both sports.

Social Football (Year 6-11)

This football club is led by Mr Brown and focusses on improving skill set and developing friendships.

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