Clubs & Activities Spring Term 2022 Street Dance Club (Year 6-7) An upbeat class that focuses on developing and learning different street dance moves in a fun and friendly environment. Media Studies Club (Year 9-11) In Media Studies Club this term, we are working on production e.g. making media products, with a focus on marketing a film. We are planning and producing a film trailer and then making film posters/ DVD covers for it. Fun Club (Reception) Children from across the year group come together to choose different toys to explore and play with each week. The club is a great forum in which to build new friendships and to develop independence as the children choose what activities to do each week. 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. Knitting/Sewing Club (Year 7-8) Come to knitting club and learn to 10 | St Nicholas School Clubs, Sports Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities Spring Term 2022 knit like Tom Daley! Pupils will also learn how to use a sewing machine and will be making cushions. A list of required items will be provided to all club members and will include material, cushion pad, thread and a zip. Wool will also be required when pupils become more proficient. Knitting (and sewing) club runs on a Monday after school and any potential club participants should email Mrs Storey to confirm their place as spaces are limited. Classics Club (Year 7-8) Recently, the focus of this club has been around the Roman invasion of Britain. Pupils have explored what the Celtic people who lived here would have looked like and lived like, while comparing fighting tactics with the scary Romans pictured. They have also assembled archaeological fragments of the Battersea shield and have made war helmets from card. Next, club members will be looking at Roman villas in Britain and are starting by designing their own mosaics. Creative Writing Club (Year 9-11) The creative writing group, for pupils in years 9-11, offers an opportunity for pupils to explore their imaginations and hone their skills of self-expression. Through various prompts and tasks, pupils can improve their descriptive writing skills www.saintnicholasschool.net
in an informal context. Through a mixture of discussion, drafting, and reading aloud, we produce a wide variety of pieces, both short and long. This is not a specifically examorientated activity, but what we do will be valuable for the academic progress of all those who participate. Spanish (Year 1-6) Have fun with the Spanish language. Call Mrs Clay directly on 01279 721402 to book your child’s place. Board Games, Card Games and Puzzle Club (Year 3-5) Mrs Smith is running a board games, card games and puzzle club on Mondays after school for Years 3, 4 and 5. If children have a particular game at home that they would like to bring in to play together, that is very much encouraged, and Top Trumps is also permitted. Mrs Smith will have a selection of popular board and card games available and jigsaw puzzles may also be available if there is interest. No trading cards are permitted in this club. 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. www.saintnicholasschool.net
This weekly session is run by qualified UKA Sensei, Daniel Thackray. French Speaking Club (Year 10 and 11) The French Speaking Club is open to Year 10 and 11 pupils studying GCSE French and who would like to practise role-play, photo description and conversation skills. Pupils work together, helping each other with their own areas of strength and weakness. Past paper and mock materials are used for practice and pupils can get immediate feedback from Mrs Gül-Fraissange during the sessions. Story Box Club (Year 3) In this club, the children are inspired to make their own favourite story within a box. This means making puppets, which are hand sewn, and placing them in a wonderful setting from their favourite story. Recently the children have carefully designed templates of their puppets and carefully cut and sewn them together before creating their scene within their boxes. It’s a fantastic way to bring stories to life. 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 St Nicholas School Clubs, Sports Clubs & Activities | 11
