Please encourage your daughter to take advantage of the many opportunities available to her. We hope that the extra-curricular clubs will help your daughter to develop and practise new skills and make new friends.
At the back of this booklet, you will find a useful summary of all the clubs on offer, which are paid for and when they occur.
The SOCS booking system for the Summer term clubs is open from 6pm on Monday 18th March until 9am Thursday 21st March. If you have been successful in booking a place online, you should assume your daughter will be attending that club from the week beginning Monday 22nd April. Please note, if a club is full, there is a waiting list booking option, where you can register your interest.
www.socscms.com
On the parent portal there is a SOCS help page if you need any support.
If your daughter already attends a club that requires half a term’s notice, she will automatically be booked into that club for the remainder of the year.
If you wish to cancel a paid club, you need to give half a term’s notice, using the link ‘Let Us Know’ on the Parent Portal.
If you have any enquiries, please send your email to jallden@lehs.org.uk.
The Junior Holles Singers (JHS) is made up of pupils who have spent three full terms as a member of the school choir. Pupils are then invited to audition for a place in this chamber ensemble. When invited to join, pupils normally participate for the whole year. Because the music is more advanced, members are asked to commit to rehearsals two mornings each week. The JHS will perform in the Autumn and Summer term. This club will only run until half term.
This club will run at breaktime for the House Captains and Cyber Mentors to train to be our school Digital Leaders. Pupils attending this club will complete the Childnet course. Digital leaders programme
The piano trios meet weekly and are made up of pupils who are grade 5 or above. Pupils are invited to join and normally participate for the whole year. These clubs will only run until half term.
The string ensemble is open to pupils who are at about grade 3 standard and above. Pupils are invited to join and normally participate for the whole year. The string ensemble will take part in performances in the Autumn and Summer terms. Rehearsals are weekly. This club will only run until half term.
String superheroes is a fun club for beginners in violin, viola and ‘cello that runs on a Thursday breaktime. The string superheroes perform at the Arts Festival. Pupils are invited to join and normally participate for the whole year. Rehearsals are weekly.
The PE teachers closely and regularly monitor all the pupils in their swimming lessons and based on this, some pupils will be invited to specific swimming training clubs. In the club, pupils are prepared for competitions and invited to gain additional experience by attending swimming galas when they are ready. Regular attendance and commitment is required to ensure invitations to galas.
Wind ensemble is open to any pupil of grade 2 standard and above on an orchestral wind instrument (woodwind or brass). Pupils are invited to join and normally participate for the whole year. The wind ensemble will perform in concerts through the year. Rehearsals are weekly. This club will only run until half term.
ArtSparks is available to all pupils. ArtSparks is run by an enthusiastic team of LEH Sixth Form History of Art students whose aim is to inspire a love of art. Each week pupils will learn a little something about a particular artist, painting or movement as inspiration for them to make their own creations. Making Matisse cut-outs and Grayson Perry tapestries are just a few examples of the exciting ArtSpark activities.
Athletics is open to pupils in F1 and U1. Pupils will have the opportunity to work on their throwing, jumping and running skills.
Banging on is a percussion ensemble for pupils in U1, L2 and U2. This club is invitation only. This club will only run until half term.
The LEH Careers Department is delighted to offer this club run by the Sixth Form Careers Ambassadors which takes place bi-weekly on a Monday lunchtime. Pupils in L2 and U2 will explore age-appropriate careers-related content through games, quizzes and fun activities. Pupils will learn about the world around them, broaden their aspirations and challenge stereotypes.
Cheerleading club is open to U1-U2 pupils. They will learn each element of a cheerleading routine including arm actions, jumps, dance and basic stunts. Pupils from the Spring term club will continue to work on their display for the Arts Festival during the first half term. Pupils need to put their names on the waiting list if they would like to have the opportunity to attend after half term.
Coding club is a STEM activity for L2 pupils who wish to extend their understanding of coding. Pupils take part in different projects throughout the term.
Cricket club is available to L2 and U2 pupils. Pupils will develop their striking and fielding skills as well as their understanding of the game rules and tactics.
Cross stitch club is available for U1, L2 and U2. Pupils will have the opportunity to work on a given pattern and are welcome to join in whether they have mastered this enjoyable hobby or are an enthusiastic newcomer. This is a wonderful opportunity to relax and have a fun time with friends.
Pupils will have the opportunity to explore creative contemporary and street dance styles. The club is available for all pupils and no experience is necessary. Before half term, pupils will explore creative movement with experimentation and improvisation, working to create their own dance pieces with their friends. After half term, pupils will learn fun and funky commercial street dance moves and grooves to cool dance tracks.
Ecology club is where all pupils look at different organisms and their habitats. We are lucky enough to have lots of birds and mini beasts on site and we would love even more. During the club, pupils will investigate pondlife, look under the logs in the loggery and will assist in developing the rest of the garden to attract more wildlife.
These are fun, language clubs for beginners, run by the Language Assistants from the Senior School and activities include songs and games. These clubs run for the whole term, and we expect pupils to commit to every session. All language clubs are open to all pupils.
Fun Maths club gives pupils the opportunity to experience maths outside the normal classroom environment. This club will help enrich knowledge and understanding of maths. Pupils solve challenging and fun questions and experience the magic of numbers and shapes. This clubs encourages pupils to pursue maths as a fun activity, learn great communication and teamwork skills and take on challenging logic and maths problems. Fun Maths is open to pupils in L2 and U2.
The lunchtime gym clubs are open to everyone in their year group club on specific days. This term there will be a combined F1 and U1 gym group. Pupils work on their fundamental skills such balance, core strength and flexibility, as well as their skill set with a specialist coach. It is from these lunchtime clubs that some pupils are selected to take part in the gym squad session.
Fancy getting arty with some junk modelling? Then this club is for you! We will be combining creativity with a commitment to the environment by making arts and crafts out of recyclable household materials.
The Junior School Choir is open to all pupils in the school who enjoy singing. Pupils are invited to join and participate for the entire year. The Junior School Choir will perform in concerts throughout the year. Rehearsals are weekly. This club will only run until half term.
Lacrosse club is open to L2 and U2 pupils and is a great way to learn the key skills of the game. It is a fantastic introduction to the sport and will follow on from their lacrosse lessons in the curriculum. Lacrosse club will involve learning how to scoop, throw and catch the ball as well as other tactical play.
Mindfulness club is run by our mindfulness teacher Julia Hennessey. The club is open to all pupils and introduces mindfulness activities.
Mindfulness practice itself involves activities such as attention-training and meta-cognitive tasks that help children focus on the present moment and work skilfully with their thoughts and emotions.
Orchestra is open to all pupils of grade 2 standard and above on an orchestral instrument. Pupils are invited to join and participate for the whole year. The school orchestra will take part in performances in the Autumn and Summer terms. Rehearsals are weekly. This club will only run until half term.
Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding. Pupils will learn to make lots of origami models with simple step by step instructions. Some of the most beautiful origami are the simple models. If this sounds interesting, come and join origami club. Origami is open to L2 and U2 until half term and then F1 and U1 after half term.
This club is open to F1 and U1 pupils and activities include learning how to strike the ball, fielding and bowling. Pupils will play a range of different striking and fielding games such as rounders, cricket and kickball.
The PE teachers closely and regularly monitor all the pupils in their swimming lessons and based on this, some pupils will be invited to specific swimming training clubs. In the club, pupils are prepared for competitions and invited to gain additional experience by attending swimming galas when they are ready. Regular attendance and commitment are required to ensure invitations to galas.
Training orchestra is for pupils who play an orchestral instrument and are not yet at grade 2 standard. This ensemble will prepare pupils for entry to the school orchestra with other pupils selected from the school orchestra to act as their mentors. Rehearsals are weekly. This club will only run until half term.
Touch typing is available for pupils in all year groups, 2 lunchtimes per week. Pupils do not need to book in advance for this club. There is a limit of 24 computers, and on each day, admission will be on a first come, first served basis. These sessions cannot be booked in advance.
Yoga club is open to pupils in all year groups. Yoga for children has many benefits. It helps to support positive mental health by teaching children to manage stress through healthy movement, body awareness, breathing techniques and meditation. By learning how to use their bodies in a healthy way each pupil, no matter what their ability, develop a sense of belonging and become part of a healthy, non-competitive group. This in turn helps to build concentration and increase confidence and positive self-image, in a safe and nurturing environment. Pupils learn in a fun and creative space through games and individual challenges.
Love doodling and creating patterns? Why not join our Zentangle club and create some beautiful abstract art! This club is open to all year groups.
Athletics is open to pupils in L2 and U2 pupils. Pupils will have the opportunity to work on their throwing, jumping and running skills.
Coding club is open to U1, L2 and U2 pupils who wish to extend their understanding of coding. They will take part in some fun coding activities
Football is open this term to pupils in F1 and U1. Football club helps pupils to develop the fundamental skills such as passing, moving into space, as well as game related activities. In addition, pupils develop their understanding of games situations, co-ordination, and body control.
Gardening club is open to F1 and L2 pupils. Pupils are expected to attend the club for the whole term. Together, pupils will have lots of fun in the garden: learning how to plant seeds, exploring how to grow vegetables in our raised beds, growing flowering plants, finding out how to encourage beneficial wildlife into our environment and discovering the plants around us.
Pupils will need wellies and an old t-shirt or shirt (big enough to cover up school clothes) and your green fingers.
Glee club is an informal sing-along club. Join us for pop songs and songs from shows. No experience necessary, just a willingness to join in and have fun! Glee club is open to all pupils.
Harp ensemble is for pupils who learn harp. Pupils will be invited to join the club by Mr Estorninho or Mrs Moore who runs the club. Pupils will be required to bring their harps to school each week.
Mindful art club is open at all pupils and offers pupils the opportunity to engage in artistic activities in a fun and relaxed environment. Pupils complete ongoing projects throughout the term and experiment with a variety of mediums. Please note that a full term’s commitment is expected for this club.
U1 netball club will run after school and pick up will be form the Junior Courts at 5pm or grey gate at 5:05pm. This club aims to continue the pupils’ netball skills, tactical awareness and competitive games play and build on their development moving forward. All U1 pupils are very welcome.
Rounders club is for L2 and U2 pupils. This club gives pupils the opportunity to continue working on ball and batting skills while putting these skills and techniques into a full game. Through game play, pupils will develop their tactical awareness and knowledge of the rules.
The PE teachers closely and regularly monitor all the pupils in their swimming lessons and based on this, some pupils will be invited to specific swimming training clubs. In the club, pupils are prepared for competitions and invited to gain additional experience by attending swimming galas when they are ready. Regular attendance and commitment are required to ensure invitations to galas.
Tennis squad is by invitation and pupils will be selected from their school tennis lessons and extra-curricular tennis club. It will be an opportunity for them to develop their skills and play competitively.
Please use the ‘Let Us Know’ link on the Parent Portal to give notice if you wish to leave a paid for club.
Bold as Brass is for any U1 pupil who wishes to go further with learning a brass instrument following the brass workshops in F1. This group, run by Miss Yates, will build on the start already made to learning a brass instrument and foster the enjoyment of ensemble performance in a small group situation.
The sessions are for small groups of no more than four pupils at a time so that learning can be maximised and will run each term. There are still two places available. Please sign up using the waiting list, which will operate as an expression of interest in this club, so we will be able to ensure a good balance of instruments for each group. Miss Yates will let you know which group your daughter will be in or, if the sessions are oversubscribed, we will draw names out of a hat for the places and operate a waiting list for further sessions.
This club runs for a year and requires half a term’s notice.
We are offering a mixed chess club on a Monday this term whilst our advanced chess club coach is on maternity leave.
This club runs for a year and requires half a term’s notice.
Cookery club is available for all pupils and will run after school on a Thursday. Cookery club is run by Kiddy Cook who inspire young people to have fun with food and help them make informed choices towards a healthy lifestyle. Each week, children will make a dish from scratch to take home along with a recipe card enabling them to recreate their masterpieces time and time again! Classes last for one hour and are booked in blocks per school term. Each block will consist of both sweet and savoury dishes but will always follow the principles of healthy eating.
This club will have a new sign up each term. If you wish to continue in the Summer term you will need to sign up again.
Karate club is available for pupils in all year groups on Monday before school and Friday after school.
Abel Karate classes will include a mixture of self-defence and awareness training, traditional Karate and competition training. Karate helps with selfconfidence, decision making, social skills, respect, discipline, mental health, focus and co-ordination.
This club runs for a year and requires half a term’s notice.
U2 newbies lacrosse is a before school club. The training will be a fun and engaging introduction to lacrosse. W4 Lacrosse prides itself on putting the athlete first, we want to offer a fantastic and encouraging introduction to lacrosse. Each pupil must bring their own kit and arrive ready to play. This includes: A lacrosse stick, mouthguard, goggles, water and perhaps a snack.
This course is administered by W4 Lacrosse and booking is not via the SOCs booking. A separate link has been emailed to all U2 parents.
Will continue with the pupils already enrolled as they prepare for a performance at the end of the Summer term.
This club runs for a year and requires half a term’s notice.
M:Tech is an extracurricular music technology and creative composition course for children aged 7-13. They teach the fundamentals of music composition theory, with young learners composing soundtracks to fun and engaging multimedia projects like movie trailers and TV adverts.
In the Summer 2024 term the pupils will be working on Project Olympics.
Project Olympics: Feel the rhythm, embrace the tempo, and compose your way to gold! Join the M:Tech team as we race into...
After completing a term of lessons, pupils will have created and completed their own unique piece of music to add to their growing M:Tech portfolio. This is sent home and certificates are awarded to mark pupils improvement and progress on the M:Tech course.
This course is administered directly by M:Tech and to register your child’s interest please sign up online at www.mtechonline.co.uk or The M:Tech team on 01483 578114.
Fees are £200 per term with weekly sessions of 60 minutes.
This ongoing club is booked via M:Tech and requires half a term’s notice to M:Tech for anyone who wishes to leave. M:Tech hold a waiting list.
Sassy Scribblers is open to F1 and U1 pupils. There is a minimum of 10 pupils required to run this club. Helen Hamill of The Buttonhole Press delivers a fun hour of craft and creative writing activities. Each session is focused on one of the stories from The Button Collection series of books she designed, illustrated and co-authored with her friend Christina Ryan.
“These are no ordinary buttons - each has a story to tell!”
This club will have a new sign up each term. If you wish to continue in the Summer term you will need to sign up again.
There are year group tennis club sessions each week and the number of places for each session is limited to 12. Each year group can select either first or second lunch session on their day for tennis. Tennis club is taught by a specialist coach. Pupils will develop their tennis skills set through drills and game play. The cost of this club will be charged to your next bill.
This club only runs in the Summer term. You will be charged for the full term.
This is music making in a more contemporary style for all those budding rock stars. Rehearsals for the different groups are on Mondays. All instrumentalists, grade 2 and above, are invited to join.
Numbers are limited and we advise parents to sign up using the waiting list and we will allocate pupils to one of the clubs so there is a good balance of instruments. Mr Estorninho will let you know which group your daughter is in or if we need to operate a waiting list.
This club runs for a year and requires half a term’s notice.
Termly charges are based on nine sessions this term.
at the Senior School drop off point.
This club requires half a term's notice to M:Tech. Pick up will be from the front porch.
This club runs for the term and requires rebooking next term. Pick up will be from the front porch.
This club runs for the year and requires half a term's notice. Pick up is from the grey gate.
