3 Junior School
Cross-Curricular Programme TERM 3 - 2022
V2 18 July 2022
Contents CROSS-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES The Term 3 programme runs from Week 2 to Week 8.
Monday Spanish Lessons: Years 1 - 6 QMC Mini Chefs - Senior: Years 4 - 6
Tuesday QMC Mini Chefs - Junior: Years 1 - 3 Junior Journalists: Years 4 - 6 Book Club: Years 4 - 6
Wednesday Chinese Culture Club: Years 1 - 6 (lunch time) Dance Club: Years 1 - 4 Art Expression: Years 3 - 6 3D Modeling: Years 5 - 6 STEM Club: Years 4 - 6
Thursday Art Club: Years 1 - 2 Japanese Club: Years 2 - 4 Stop Motion Animation: Years 5 - 6 Mini Mindfulness: Years 4 - 6
INFORMATION The Cross-Curricular Programme provides Junior School students with the opportunity to pursue their personal interests while reinforcing the attributes of the IB Learner Profile and Approaches to Learning – research skills, social skills, thinking skills, communication skills and self-management skills. The programme’s offering is broad and allows students of all ages to extend their potential beyond the classroom.
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Cross-Curricular Programme OVERVIEW
HOW TO ENROL
This pamphlet has been developed to assist students and parents in their understanding of the Cross-Curricular Programme at QMC and provides a brief outline of the clubs and activities available.
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Enrolments can only be made through the Trybooking site – links to each activity are listed in the description.
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Places are limited and are issued on a first come basis.
Details may vary from time to time. It should be used as a guide when deciding which activities students wish to participate in.
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Minimum numbers apply. If the minimum number of students is not met, the activity will not go ahead for the term.
Students are able to join these activities to pursue personal interests.
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There is a waitlist system through Trybooking. If additional places become available, the order of the waitlist will be used.
We will aim to grow the programme throughout the year to continue to provide more opportunities for growth and development. Please read the terms below before registering your daughter’s interest.
*COST •
Each Cross-Curricular activity costs between $10 and $20 per session.
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All cross-curricular activities are charged per term to your QMC account. The Trybooking system will list the event as ‘free’, this is because the fee will not be taken by the booking system, rather charged to your QMC account.
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In order to cover the upfront costs associated with conducting the cross-curricular activities, refunds are not available if your child is not able to attend any of the days.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS •
Chinese Culture Club runs on a Wednesday lunchtime.
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All other activities take place after school and run between 3.30pm and 4.30pm
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Students will be supervised between 3pm and 3.30pm and should take with them a small snack for afternoon tea.
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At the conclusion of the activity, each child must be collected at 4.30pm sharp.
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No student will be permitted to wait unattended to be picked up after the conclusion of the activity. Any student without a parent present at the end of the activity will be taken to After School Care, and a fee will be incurred.
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Please advise the Teacher-in-Charge if you have booked your child in to attend After School Care at the conclusion of the activity. Please note that the cost for cross-curricular activities does not include After School Care. If you wish to book into After School Care, this is a separate service and you will be charged accordingly. If your daughter attends ASC at the end of an activity there will be a partial fee.
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Places are limited and are issued on a first come first served basis.
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Minimum numbers apply. If the minimum number of students is not met, the activity will not go ahead for the term.
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In order to cover the upfront costs associated with conducting the cross-curricular activities, refunds are not available if your child is not able to attend any of the days and they are registered to attend.
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Each activity will run between 3.30pm and 4.30pm on the specified day. Students will be supervised between 3pm and 3.30pm and should take with them a small snack for afternoon tea. Chinese Culture Club runs on a Wednesday lunchtime.
PICK-UP •
At the conclusion of the activity, each child must be collected at 4.30pm sharp.
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Monday Spanish Lessons YEARS 1- 6 Ligera - Cámara - Acción Spanish lessons aim to provide insight into the Spanish language, regardless of previous experience, knowledge or age. WHEN: Monday TIME: 3.30-4.30pm DURATION: Week 2 to Week 8 AGE: Year 1 to Year 6 COST: $70 per term
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Monday QMC Mini Chefs YEARS 4-6 Students are immersed in the joy of cooking when they take part in QMC Mini Chefs. Chef Steph works her culinary magic to deliver a fun and interactive environment for the mini chefs. WHEN: Monday TIME: 3.30-4.30pm DURATION: Week 2 to Week 8 AGE: Year 4 to Year 6 COST: $140 per term Terms and Conditions are on the QMC website.
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Tuesday QMC Mini Chefs YEARS 1-3 Students are immersed in the joy of cooking when they take part in QMC Mini Chefs. Chef Steph works her culinary magic to deliver a fun and interactive environment for the mini chefs. WHEN: Tuesday TIME: 3.30-4.30pm DURATION: Week 2 to Week 8 AGE: Year 1 to Year 3 COST: $140 per term
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Tuesday Junior Journalist YEARS 4-6 Pens at the ready… it’s time to research and report on what is happening within the college and further afield. Students will learn about the role of a journalist before undertaking their own reporting duties. WHEN: Tuesday TIME: 3.30-4.30pm DURATION: Week 2 to Week 8 AGE: Year 4 to Year 6 COST: $70 per term Terms and Conditions are on the QMC website.
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Tuesday Book Club YEARS 4-6 Join Ms Grogan for Book Club in the Library! Enrich your imagination and expanding your vocabulary each Tuesday at Book Club. Share and discuss your favourite books and discover new ones. This is your opportunity to gain premiere access to the latest library books and borrow your pick. WHEN: Tuesday TIME: 3.30-4.30pm DURATION: Week 2 to Week 8 AGE: Year 4 to Year 6 COST: $70 per term
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THIS CLUB RUNS AT LUNCHTIME!
Wednesday Chinese Culture Club YEARS 1-6 Calling students born in the Year of the Monkey to those born in the Year of the Rabbit.
WHEN: Wednesday lunchtime
Explore the Chinese New Year, learn to
COST: $35 per term
write Chinese characters
DURATION: Week 2 to Week 8 AGE: Year 1 to Year 6
delve
into Chinese folklore, create a variety of traditional Chinese arts and crafts and MORE!
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Wednesday Dance Club YEARS 1-4 Dance with Miss Bree in Dance Club, skills are not required, however, passion is essential!
WHEN: Wednesday
Explore a range of dance styles including ballet,
AGE: Year 1 to Year 4
jazz, hip hop and contemporary. Grasp basic positions and learn choreography together.
TIME: 3.30-4.30pm DURATION: Week 2 to Week 8 COST: $105 per term
Each Wednesday, bring your best dancing feet and groovy moves to express yourself through movement and dance!
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Wednesday Art Expression YEARS 3-6 The hugely popular Art Expression is one of the most in-demand crosscurricular activities on offer. Art Expression expands on a student’s techniques and produces artwork that would make Warhol go ‘wow’ and Monet call for 'more'. WHEN: Wednesday TIME: 3.30-4.30pm DURATION: Week 2 to Week 8 AGE: Year 3 to Year 6 COST: $70 per term Terms and Conditions are on the QMC website.
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Wednesday 3D Modelling YEARS 5-6 3D modelling is the process of creating an object using 3D computer modelling programs. Explore the functionality of the computer program to create objects, characters, avatars and more. We will then convert our designs into real-life tactile items using a 3D printer.
New! WHAT TO BRING: *A laptop and Google account is required
WHEN: Thursday TIME: 3.30-4.30pm DURATION: Week 2 to Week 8 AGE: Year 5 to Year 6 COST: $105 per term
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Wednesday STEM Club (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths)
YEARS 4-6 This club inspires students to GENERATE CURIOSITY and EVOKE CREATIVITY resulting in the creation of the 'secret sauce' that is STEM.
“Creativity is the secret sauce to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.” Ainissa Ramirez, Science Evangelist
WHEN: Thursday TIME: 3.30-4.30pm DURATION: Week 2 to Week 8 AGE: Year 4 to Year 6 COST: $105 per term Terms and Conditions are on the QMC website.
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Thursday
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Art Club YEARS 1-2 The hugely popular Art Club. Each Thursday, students in Years 1 and 2 will get their art smock on and let their creative juices flow. Art Club is renowned for producing artwork worthy of wall space in your home. WHEN: Thursday TIME: 3.30-4.30pm DURATION: Week 2 to Week 8 AGE: Year 1 and Year 2 COST: $70 per term
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Thursday Japanese Club ようこそ to Japanese Club
YEARS 2-4 Learn numbers 1-20, colours, animals, greetings, emotions and vocabulary through fun, interactive activities and games.
WHEN: Thursday
Students will learn about Japanese food, culture and festivals such as the Hina Matsuri (Dolls Festival) and Children's Day and create fun crafts to take home. No prior language knowledge required.
COST: $70 per term
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TIME: 3.30-4.30pm DURATION: Week 2 to Week 8 AGE: Year 2 to Year 4
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Thursday Stop Motion Animation YEARS 5-6 STOP! MOTION yourself to the ‘Book Now’ button ANIMATION of the face occurs when you're booked in Express your creativity and develop your IT skills as you explore this animated filmmaking technique with Mr Chisholm. You will learn to make movies like Fantastic Mr Fox, you will also learn about, visualize and explore a variety of math concepts.
WHEN: Thursday TIME: 3.30-4.30pm DURATION: Week 2 to Week 8 AGE: Year 5 and Year 6 COST: $105 per term
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Thursday Mini Mindfulness YEARS 4-6 Join Ms Purcell for an hour of health and relaxation as you practise the skill of mindfulness through yoga.
WHEN: Thursday
Explore breath control, simple
COST: $105 per term
TIME: 3.30-4.30pm DURATION: Week 2 to Week 8 AGE: Year 4 to Year 6
meditation, and become more aware of your thoughts and feelings. Bring your own Yoga mat.
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