Co-Curricular Activities Autumn 2023

STANFIELD PREPARATORY SCHOOL

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AUTUMN 2023

Dear Pupils and Parents,

Welcome back to a new term and a new school year at Stanfield Preparatory school. A special welcome to those new pupils joining us across the school.

We are delighted to share with you the Co-Curricular information for the Autumn term. We hope each pupil in the school finds at least one club they can attend throughout the week. As you will be able to read we have a huge range of options on offer and I truly believe our clubs have become a major part of our school life. A majority of our clubs are free and you will be able to sign up to them via an email you receive via Evolve.

We have some exciting new clubs on offer such as Year 1 Gardening club, MFL Culture club (before school too!) and Junior Leadership. You can also visit the Co-Curricular page on Firefly where there is an audio description of each club which may be useful to share with your children.

Yours Sincerely:

Mr Joseph O'Shaughnessy Co-Curricular Coordinator

Our Autumn Term Clubs

Year Group

Club Name Skills to Develop Project or Blurb Information

Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 Eco-Council Pupil Voice, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Leadership, Speaking and Listening, Responsibility and Teamwork

Pupils represent their class at a weekly meeting in which they learn to debate issues relating to our whole school environment, helping to solve problems or making improvements through whole school initiatives, assemblies, posters and campaigns. They feedback to their class and the whole school regularly, developing confidence in public speaking, whilst listening carefully to the views and ideas of others.

Reception Reception Variety Club Teamwork, creativity and fun!

Reception variety club is the first co-curricular club pupils have the opportunity to attend. The main objective of variety club is to have fun and explore different activities across the unit.

Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 Mini Choir

Vocal skills, language development, memory and listening.

Mini Choir is aimed at giving our younger pupils the opportunity to sing and have fun with their friends. Pupils will enjoy a range of songs such as seasonal classics to nursery rhymes.

Year 1 Crafty Club

Fine motor-skills, creativity, problem solving and following instructions.

Everyone in Year 1 is welcome to join us for Crafty Club, a marvellous mix of creative activities. The club helps develop independence, confidence and problem solving skills as well as completing a work of art.

Year Group

Club Name Skills to Develop Project or Blurb Information

Year 1 Gardening/ Forest School

Observation skills, responsibility, planting and gardening.

Gardening/Forest club will help out Year 1 pupils get outside and explore the local environment. We hope pupils will be able to appreciate and care for the habitats around the school grounds whilst noticing the changes that Autumn and Winter bring.

Year 1 and 2 Infant MultiSport

Teamwork and communication, batting, striking, running, fielding and catching, Hand-eye coordination, decision making, resilience, listening/ observation skills, well-being.

Pupils will learn how to play a wide range of sports and games in both a cooperative and competitive setting. They will learn how to build upon their already developed fundamental skills and movements and apply them in various game situations. We will look at using a range of offensive and defensive skills and tactics, learning how to read their environment and make appropriate decisions allowing them to move with confidence and control.

Year 2 Arts and Crafts

Fine motor-skills, creativity, problem solving and following instructions.

Year 2 Arts and Crafts club will build upon skills developed in Reception and Year 1 and allow Year 2 pupils to enjoy a range of artistic activities led by Mrs Cunningham.

Year 2 Library and Story Club Reading for pleasure, speaking and listening

Children will get to visit the library and borrow a book. They will enjoy listening to and talking about a variety of stories. They will learn how a library works and even get to check out their own books!

Year 2

Year 2 Variety Fun Club

Communication, Teamwork and Developing Independence

Over the course of term the Year 2 pupils will be able to experience a wide range of different activities aimed at developing specific skills. From outdoor sporty games to indoor challenges each session is sure to be enjoyable for all.

Year 2 Lego Challenge Club

Critical thinking, decision making, teamwork, resilience, social skills

Children will work together to build various Lego structures. They will be able to use their imagination and build on their teamwork skills.

Years 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6

School Council

Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 Library and Book Club

Pupil Voice, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Leadership, Speaking and Listening, Responsibility and Teamwork

Pupils represent their class at a weekly meeting in which they learn to debate issues relating to our whole school environment, helping to solve problems or making improvements through whole school initiatives, assemblies, posters and campaigns. They feed back to their class and the school regularly, developing confidence in public speaking, whilst listening carefully to the views and ideas of others.

Year 3

Feel Good Club

Reading comprehension, critical thinking, vocabulary, research and teamwork

Enjoy Stanfield library! Library Club will foster a love of reading and an opportunity to explore a wide genre of books. Pupils will develop library skills which benefit their classroom practice. Older pupils will have the opportunity to help younger pupils too. So why not relax and enjoy a good book with us?

Mindfulness, Wellbeing, Creativity, Listening and Speaking, Teamwork, Resilience, Social Skills.

Children will play self esteem games, experience creative visualisations, take part in gratitude activities and play some drama games.

Year Group Club Name Skills to Develop Project or Blurb Information

Year

3 Gardening Club

Teamwork, Responsibility, Decision Making, Wellbeing and mindfulness

Pupils work together to maintain and create a ‘sustainable working garden’ in which they learn about nature and life cycles. Throughout the seasons pupils will prepare and maintain our vegetable beds, plant flower bulbs, make decisions about which seeds to sow and harvest delicious crops for our school kitchen to use. They take responsibility for watering and looking after our plants and seedlings in the greenhouse, refilling our bird feeders and using tools safely. Our garden is a relaxing space to enjoy being outdoors, watching the fish in the pond and improving wellbeing.

Year 3 Drama Club

Creativity, Listening and Speaking, Teamwork, Resilience, Social Skills, Public Speaking Skills.

Children will play familiar games, such as charades and perform short improvisations to encourage self-confidence and a love of drama and performing.

Years 3 and 4 Lego Club

Creativity, problem-solving, critical thinking skills and cooperation.

In this club, students will build on creativity, problem-solving, critical thinking skills and cooperation. Using Lego to build solutions to various engineering design challenges.

Years 3 and 4 Football Club

Teamwork, Decision Making, Leadership, Sportsmanship, Sporting Skills and Coordination

Pupils will develop a greater understanding of Football in a fun and inclusive environment. Developing game awareness and an appreciation of the skills and tactics needed when playing football.

Year Group Club Name Skills to Develop Project or Blurb Information

Years 3 and 4

MFL Culture Club

Communication, listening and speaking, teamwork, encouraging curiosity.

Pupils are given the opportunity to learn about different cultures from around the world and to practise their language skills through games and fun activities with Miss Hill.

Years 4, 5 and 6 Choir

Teamwork, confidence, choral/singing skills, commitment, performance, wellbeing

The senior choir allows pupils to develop their singing in a fun environment that will offer plenty of challenge and reward singing a mixed repertoire in both unison and split parts. They perform regularly throughout the year at school concerts and other school events, and there are opportunities for the pupils to sing with the senior school choirs in joint school concerts.

Please note that regular attendance at weekly rehearsals is essential.

Year 5 Badmint on

Hand-eye coordination, fitness, balance, concentration and racket skills

Year 5 Badminton club is limited to 18 places so all pupils have the opportunity to take part in each session. Sessions take place at the Ian Robinson Sports Centre and will help develop badminton skills aswell as general fitness. If we reach capacity then a waiting list will be generated for the Autumn 2 club after half term.

Years 5 and 6 Hockey

Hockey is a sport we are keen to introduce to our pupils and it, we have a specialised Hockey coach Mr Davis leading the sessions. Games kit ,mouth guard and shin pads are required . Please sign up via Evolve to register for this club

Year Group Club Name Skills to Develop Project or Blurb Information

Years 5 and 6 Quiz Club

General knowledge, teamwork, listening skills and effective communication

General Knowledge Weekly Quizzes are a great way to broaden and extend your pupils knowledge of the world and can be used either as part of an after school or lunchtime club, in the classroom or as further preparation for the Championship. The club will also focus on preparations for the National Science Championship heats which will take place in November.

Years 5 and 6 Computer Club

Digital Skills, Computer Literacy,

The purpose of computer club is to provide an atmosphere in which pupils who are interested in computers, gaming, coding and video editing can share their ideas, knowledge and proficiency with their peers.

Years 6 Rugby

Agility, spatial awareness, fitness and general rugby skills

Rugby club welcomes anyone from Year 6 with an interest in fitness, fun and the game of rugby. The club will build upon skills gained in previous years and Games lessons too. Please note this club finishes at 4:30 at the Boys school due to light. Pupils can bring in their games kit and get changed before the session.

Year 6 Leadership Club - GOLD

Leadership, organisation, planning, personal skills and more

Leadership Club - GOLD is aimed at our Year 6 pupils who want to undertake our specially designed curriculum. Throughout the sessions pupils will develop leadership skills through the planning and organisation of various activities to take place both inside and outside the classroom. A special assembly will take place for the Year 6 pupils to explain the club in more detail. Pupils will work towards their GOLD award by planning a one day family expedition.

Paid Clubs - This term we have two clubs which require payment. Junior Judo is provided by Judo Education’s Carl Finney and the pupils have already had an assembly promoting this club. Chess club is also a paid for club with our local expert Karl Nadin. Payments help pay our external staff and can also contribute towards additional equipment for the school such as the new chess timers we purchased last year.

Year Group Club Name Skills to Develop Project or Blurb Information

Years 3, 4, 5 and 6

Junior Judo Club Strength. flexibility, endurance, movement and coordination.

Junior Judo continues this year and we welcome back both old and new pupils to the sessions. Pupils are to arrive for an 8AM start in the Stanfield Hall. Pupils will be registered as they come into school. Equipment: Please wear PE kits. Judo is £63 for the term.

Years 5 and 6 Chess Club

Chess training and practice supports the development of higher order thinking skills such as problem solving, decision making, planning and even creative thinking as well as improving concentration and memory skills.

Pupils are given the opportunity to learn to play chess and to develop and master their playing technique. It is an opportunity to meet other pupils from different year groups, play competitively and non-competitively and most importantly have fun! Chess is £24 for the term.

School Calendar

Please follow the QR Link below for the School Calendar, some extra events may be added or change. The most up to date version is always available to view on Firefly by navigating to Parent Portal -> Stanfield Parents -> Calendar.

Autumn Term Fixtures

Current confirmed fixtures, subject to change.

We aim to give at least one weeks notice before a fixture is due to take place. We carefully and fairly select teams for events.

Competition and festivals organisers stipulate whether boys, girls or both can take part in their event.

AUTUMN TERM 2023

Starts: Wednesday 6th September 2023

Half Term: Monday 16th October – Friday 27th October 2023 (inclusive)

Ends: Friday 15th December 2023 (noon finish)

Clubs will start on Monday 18th September and will run each week. The final week for clubs will be the week beginning Monday 27th November.

CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMME TIMETABLE

Booking with Evolve

If you would like your son or daughter to attend a before/after school club or a club that requires payment you will do this through the Evolve system. Parental Portal -> Stanfield -> Evolve Parental Guide. A majority of lunchtime clubs do not require you to sign up as staff will organise.

Additional Information

Instrumental and Singing Lessons

As a school we offer instrumental and singing lessons which are popular amongst our pupils. Further information on these lessons and how to book them can be found on Firefly in Parent Portal -> Stanfield -> Instrumental Lessons or use the QR Code below.