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 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 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.

Clubs & Activities Spring Term 2022

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

the school allotments, harvesting the vegetables, looking 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 10 pupils.

Journalism Club (Year 6-8)

Journalism 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.

Playground Games Club (Reception)

An outdoor club working on games that can be played during break and lunchtime. Each week will focus on a specific game for children to then use during the week. These games will support physical development, boost creativity and support children to use and develop their social skills.

Clubs & Activities Spring Term 2022

Drawing and Art Club (Year 2)

Art and drawing club provides the opportunity to learn different artist techniques, with each session exploring different techniques and styles. The class will cover model making, printmaking, painting and drawing. All activities will be carefully planned to stimulate enthusiasm and enjoyment of art.

School Production (Year 6-10)

This year, the annual school production will be ‘We will Rock you’ and the performance will be staged in the summer term of 2022. All children who wish to be involved in the production are invited to attend rehearsals with Mrs Bradford and Miss Agrotis on Tuesdays from 4pm until 5pm. Choreography rehearsals for the production will also take place on Tuesdays between 4pm until 5pm with Mrs Johnson and music rehearsals for the production will take place on Wednesdays between 4pm and 5pm with Mrs Bowerman.

Speaking French Drop In Session (Year 11)

This is a drop in club for any Year 11 pupil wanting some extra practice with their French conversation.

Baking Club (Year 8)

The Baking Club provides the Year 8 members with a different