Saint Ronan’s
Extra-Curricular Activities Spring 2015
Introduction The Extras Programme has been running for many years at Saint Ronan’s, providing the children with an opportunity to participate in a variety of exciting extra-curricular activities. With a few exceptions, Class 3 and 4’s Extras take place on a Wednesday afternoon, whilst the older children have their Extras on Thursday afternoon. Each child is expected to choose at least one Extra activity. LAMDA may be chosen in conjunction with others as it is a short activity. This booklet gives a brief guide to each activity, which will help you and your child to make an informed choice. Please note when making your choices that academic extras, learning support and music lessons will take priority over any extra-curricular activities. If there is a clash with one of the above you will not be charged for the missed session, and your end of term bill will be adjusted accordingly. The cost for each activity can be found in the following information. Amanda
Activities
Art
Wed - 14:30 Thu -14:30 £10.60 per session Extra art classes are for pupils throughout the Prep school who are keen to develop their artistic flair. They will experience craftwork, 3D work, ceramics and experimental work further developing the themes and ideas from the term’s topic. Pupils who show potential in this subject can then be invited to join the scholarship art group.
Ballet
Wed - 16:00 Years 3 & 4, 16:30 years 5 & 6 17:00 years 7 & 8 £10.60 per session Sarah Denman is a ballet specialist who holds the highest dance qualification possible and is a fellow of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance. The students will work towards ISTD examinations in ballet which they can take during the summer term if they wish. Ballet is an extremely important discipline as the techniques learnt underpin all other dance genres.
Badger Bushcraft
Thu - 13:30 & 14:30 Years 5 & above £10.60 per session Phil from Badger Bushcraft will be working with groups in our own Tongswood. Teaching basic and advanced bushcraft skills, wilderness survival training, primitive technology, nature based learning events, wild foods and foraging plus lots, lots more. Waterproofs and backpacks will be needed!!
Activities Thu - 14:30 No charge
Badminton
Learn how to ‘strike’ your shuttlecock over the net and pickup some hot tips on this sport. Badminton is a sociable game that can be played anywhere, on the beach, in the garden or even on a court.
Born to Move
Thu - 14:30 No charge
This extra will show how to do moves from dance, martial arts and yoga. It includes great music and games to keep things interesting whilst developing fitness skills. Liz Smith will adapt her lessons to match your moods and energy levels so everyone leaves class feeling great.
Circuit Training
Wed - 17:30 Year 5 & above No charge Mrs Bennett‘s own circuit training is for those of you who want to take fitness to another level. Different exercises each week allow a slow build up of muscles you don’t even know you have!!!”
Activities
Computer Programming
Wed - 17:30 Year 5 & above £9.00 per session Saint Ronan’s is proud to present a programming extra for those wishing to understand programming from scratch. Using the computer language PYTHON [which is currently used with Raspberry Pi’s] A simple, highlevel programming language that will allow you to manipulate the machine, understand how computers work and perhaps start your journey to the much needed UK computer programmers generation.
Cricket Nets
Tue - 17:30 Years 3 & 4, 18:30 years 5 & 6 19:30 years 7 & 8 £4.60 per session Cricket nets are looking to develop the pupils technique, shot selection, bowling action and fielding skills ready for use within matches in the summer term. Each session includes tea.
Debating Society
Thu - 14:30 Year 6 & above No cost The aim of this extra is to enhance the public speaking and debating skills of the pupils. In a series of structured exercises as well as in different debate formats pupils will learn how to research both sides of an issue, how to make a point effectively, respond with alacrity to criticism as well as deliver a persuasive speech – all using erudite vocabulary. It is envisaged that the most eloquent pupils will participate in national public speaking competitions.
Activities
Design and Technology
Wed - 14:30 Thu 13:30 & 14:30 £10.60 per session Design and Technology is a popular activity which takes place in the school workshop and is taught by Mr Bennett and Mr Carnell. Pupils are given the opportunity to learn how to create objects on the computer using 2D Design and export them to the laser cutter, craft pens on the lathe, print designs on mugs using dye-sublimation techniques and build go-carts. We are also introducing two new activiteis this term: LEGO Mindstorem EV3 combines the versatility of the LEGO building system with advanced technology enabling pupils to bring objects to life by using a computer based application. Young Enterprise (years 5 - 7) offers a wealth of practical ways to enable young people to get a taste of the business world and the excitement of running a real business (there are only eight places) by creating a product and taking it to market to sell.
Fencing
Mon - 13:45 years 3 & 4 14:30 years 5 & 6 £12.60 per session Fencing enhances co-ordination between arms and legs, trains quick reactions and tactical thinking. Sessions contain elements of foot-work and blade-work and combinations of both as well as electrical fencing to advance the pupils’ skills. Pupils are given the opportunity to take fencing grades as they progress, with grade I usually being taken at the end of the first term, and grade II at the end of the second. Following pupils’ success at county-level tournaments, we are introducing measures to make Saint Ronan’s a centre of excellence in fencing.
Activities Fishing
Funky Dance
Wed - 14:30 years 3 & 4 £9.00 per session This extra allows the pupils to explore different aspects of modern dance. They will have the opportunity to develop basic steps, jumps, turns and other movements and then incorporate them into simple dance routines. Watch out Diversity!
Judo
Wed - 16:00 years 3 & 4 £12.60 per session Judo is an Olympic Sport. It helps children with their fitness, strength and discipline. Grading examinations are undertaken at the end of the term to assess a student’s fighting ability and theory knowledge. Students are also entered into National School competitions if appropriate.
LAMDA
Wed - From 13:10 years 3 & 4 Thu - From 12:30 years 5 & 6 £140 per term including exam - paid directly to LAMDA Individual drama sessions are great fun as well as being confidence boosting for any public speaking in class, in church, on stage and generally just life-enhancing. We work with the LAMDA examination syllabus (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art), as the passing of the graded exams give the student a strong sense of achievement & progression.
Activities
Lacrosse Club
Thu - 17:30 £5.00 per session If you are keen to revise and develop your pop or field lacrosse skills then sign up for the Lacrosse extra. Coach, Sarah Underhill, will help you to improve your catching, passing, picking up, and shooting as well as advance your knowledge and tactical understanding of the game and match play. Each session includes tea.
Lego Club
Wed - 14:30 Years 3 and 4 No cost Calling all budding architects and builders! Come along to Lego Club and get involved in building on a miniature scale. Lego will be supplied. We would hate to be responsible for your Millennium Falcon not being able to make the jump to hyperspace because the capacitor was holding someone’s swing or shop front together!
Mountain Biking
Wed - 13:30 & 14:30 Thu - 13:30 & 14:30 £9.00 per session For those who like mud, blood and sweat! Pupils make use of the beautiful school grounds, including Tongswood, to create and ride their own trails. Riding takes place offroad and often over very rough terrain. Mountain biking develops a rider’s strength, balance, bike handling skills, fitness and sense of responsibility. Riders need to be closely in touch with nature and the landscape. Children find real pleasure in riding in a traffic-free environment. Every ride is an adventure. ( Bikes not included)
Activities
Needlecraft
Thu - 14:30 £5.00 per session Take the weight off your feet and let your fingers do the walking! We will be learning how to embroider starting with cross stitch and working our way through easy types of decorative stitching. Once we’ve all got the hang of at least four kinds of stitching we can draw some designs, decorate and create some simple items.
Paradise Farm
Wed - 13:40 & 14:30 Thu 13:40 & 14:30 £20.50 per session Members of the Paradise Farm Team are expected to help with feeding, mucking out, organising rotas/teams and selling of any produce from the farm to keep such an enterprise going. Along side Mrs Bright, the team are involved in decision making and and they are able to really get their hands dirty! Welly-boots and overalls are supplied by the school.
Running Club
Wed - 16:00 year 3 & 4 No cost If you are a keen cross country runner or athlete why not sign up for running club. This will be a great way to train for the various cross country events (not to mention the Brodie Shield) held during the Autumn and Spring terms, but also a fun way to maintain and develop your general fitness to help improve performance in all sports. The club will be run by Ms Bennett, herself a keen athlete and runner. She will use different methods of training to help inspire, keep sessions engaging and challenging, whilst also improving your respiratory and cardiovascular fitness.
Activities
Scrapbooking
Wed - 14:30 No cost This club allows you to tell your life story in a crafty way. Playing with paper is so much fun and making your own scrapbook lets you write about your memories.
Sensational Science
Thu - 14:30 ÂŁ20.00 per term A fun session filled with demonstrations, experiments, problem solving and learning topics that are not found on the Science syllabus, for example Forensic Science. You will use a mixture of the Science that you have learned in class along with the new skills you will gain from the club to become a fully-fledged member of the Brainiac Science Club!
Table Tennis
Wed - 14:30 Thu - 14:30 No cost Is there another Matthew Syed out there somewhere? To really see how table tennis can be played check out the BBC Learning Clips- Then sign up for lessons and learn the correct way to hold the bat, practise various exercises involving hand/eye ball coordination. Learn how to play a variety of different strokes, including the forearm smash as well as how to serve and return the ball with different types of spin. All skills will be demonstrated, then practised both individually and during  match play.
Activities Tennis
Touch Typing
Thu - 12:30 , 13:10 & 14.30 £9.00 per session Touch typing is an important life skill and one which can be fun to learn! Maria Ayley teaches the children with the aid of specialist software, and they are soon tapping away at speed. Children enjoy seeing their rate increase and at the same time learn a useful skill.
Tennis
Yoga for Kids
Wed - 13:40 £9.00 per session Namaste Kids teaches yoga using the Yoga Banana’s Technique. Incorporating all the elements of traditional yoga in a fun, inspiring and structured way, Yoga helps to maintain strength & stamina, improve the immune system, explore creativity & imagination, improving memory & concentration and reduce stress & anxiety.
Saint Ronan’s School Water Lane Hawkhurst Kent TN18 5DJ Tel: 01580 752271 Fax: 01580 754882 E-mail: info@saintronans.co.uk Web: www.saintronans.co.uk Registered Charity 1066420
Mr SCarnell 10/12/2014