The co-curriculum is a central part of every student’s journey through Tanglin, not only in supporting them in their academic learning and pastoral wellbeing, but also in equipping them with passions and interests that will provide them with deep joy. It is a means through which we can open more doors to a student, and offer opportunities that allow a variety of skills, pursuits, and pleasures to remain parts of their lives beyond school.
The team skills and physical confidence that can be learned in Sport; the ability to express oneself and the discipline that can be arrived at in Music; the creativity that can be explored in Art; the ability to absorb different perspectives and recast them that can be acquired through debating; the curiosity that new knowledge fostered through societies can inspire – employers sometimes call these soft skills, but ultimately, they are life skills. And beyond these benefits, there is the inherent pleasure of immersing oneself in a range of pursuits; there is a value in simply doing and enjoying.
While we can provide students with the best possible start to their future careers, we can also nurture them to feel happy and fulfilled as individuals long beyond their time at school; that is the “success” the co-curriculum supports.
Michael Holiday, Director of Co-Curriculum
INTRODUCTION
Managing Your Child's Activities with SOCS
All activities are now managed via SOCS. To sign up or view your child's activities, please visit https://www.socscms.com/socs/parent.
For programme details and regular updates, please visit the parent portal at https://myportal.tts.edu.sg
If you need further assistance, please email cocurriculum@tts.edu.sg.
The email addresses for the respective co-curriculum departments are as follows:
Discover the vibrant world of Chinese art and handicraft through this CCA! Perfect for art enthusiasts and creative souls, this experience guarantees endless fun as you unleash your imagination and delve into the realms of Chinese culture. Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing wonders of Peking Opera, Chinese Blue and White Porcelain art, Chinese Lantern Culture, and Chinese paper craft. This is not just an opportunity to expand your artistic skills, but also a chance to embark on a cultural journey.
Portrait Drawing (inc pastels)
Day/Time: Tuesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 6
Pastel/Pencil portraits - Explore and develop your skills in portrait drawing including the many techniques and methods (e.g the loomis portrait drawing technique) of portraiture drawing using pencil, including graded pencils, shading styles, and the use of oil pastels and soft pastels to create your own beautiful portrait drawings. This activity needs a minimum of four participants to run.
Scrapbooking
Day/Time: Tuesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 5-6
Explore the colourful world of paper, collage, stickers and pop-up as you design and create your own scrapbook. Whether you want to document your next holiday or start a weekly journal, this is the CCA for you. Learn new techniques and preserve memories through art.
Spotlight
Day/Time: Tuesday, 3-3 55pm Year: 5-6
A drama session specifically aimed at workshopping solo pieces from all genres of theatre. This skill-based activity will explore acting through monologues and solo presentations.
Beginner Film
Day/Time: Wednesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 5-6
Lights, Camera, Action! Come and develop your film making skills We will look at different camera angles, editing, adding sound effects, use of Green Screen and much more! By the end of the block, you will have created your own film.
ART & CRAFTS
Chinese Calligraphy & Brush Painting
Day/Time: Wednesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-4
Chinese traditional paintings have acquired different characteristics after many generations of development. In general, two methods of using the brush exist: Gong Bi (fine strokes), that is, drawing details with fine strokes and rich colours, and Yi Bi (rough strokes), drawing with rough strokes and light colours In this activity you not only learn how to draw with different brushes, but also practise Chinese calligraphy as sometimes you need to sign on your work. Look forward to taking home some masterpieces!
iSnap: Creative
Photography
Club
Day/Time: Wednesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-4
Join our Photography Club and capture the world through your lens using iPads! Explore the basics of photography, learn tricks for fun and creative shots, and unleash your creativity. Discover the art of framing, capturing, and editing images in a fun and interactive way. Sign up now for an exciting photographic adventure!
Musical Theatre
Day/Time: Wednesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 5-6
Experience the craft of the 'Triple Threat' - acting, singing and dancing! This exciting activity will explore the wonderful world of the musicals. It will give you the opportunity to explore stage skills and perform in songs from stage a screen musicals. This CCA will occasionally work with the Performance for Fun group.
ART & CRAFTS
Sketching/Drawing
Day/Time: Wednesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 5
Explore the many techniques and methods of using pencils in drawings including graded pencils, shading styles, and the use of coloured pencils to mix colours. We will also explore the use of oil pastels and soft pastels to create beautiful compositions This activity needs a minimum of six participants to run.
Theatre & Performance
Day/Time: Thursday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-6
This exciting opportunity will introduce you to the world of performing arts. We will focus on drama, acting, musical theatre, dance. Each session will give you a chance to try out different theatre styles in a group situation.
Gouache Painting
Day/Time: Thursday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-4
Discover the amazing world of Gouache painting -A vibrant, opaque painting medium ideal for bright poster style paintings decorate your room with your own artwork paintings- discover the vibrant effects of colours, lines, patterns and different brush techniques in your painting compositions. This activity needs a minimum of 6 participants to run.
Watercolours
Day/Time: Thursday, 3-3.55pm Year: 5-6
This vibrant activity will teach you the art of water colour painting, looking at various techniques to create different effects. It's time to put on your creative hats as you produce some wonderful, eye catching masterpieces to take home!
Comic Book Creation
Day/Time: Friday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-4
Bring stories to life in this exciting activity. With vibrant pictures, exciting designs and awesome language, create your own comic books that will wow your your readers!
The Incredible World of Arts & Crafts
Day/Time: Friday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-4
From Macrame to cross stitch, and origami to collage, come and experience a range of arts and crafts activities. Enjoy this chance to be creative with like-minded individuals and produce some personal masterpieces!
Linguistics
Chinese Games, Music & Movement
Day/Time: Wednesday, 4-5pm Year: 3-4
Are you ready to embark on a thrilling journey into the world of Chinese traditional games, song, and dance? Uncover the rich culture and history behind these timehonored games! Enjoy the chance to learn and play classic Chinese games, such as shuttlecock ticking, rope skipping, Chinese dodgeball, Chinese checkers, flying chess etc. You will also learn to use an umbrella, ribbon, fans, and handkerchief to create your own dance moves with cool music!
Music
Concert Band Juniors
Day/Time: Monday, 4-4.55pm Year: 3-6
For wind, brass and percussion players, grade 1-2 standard. If you would like to join this ensemble, please email music@tts.edu.sg.
Junior Band
Day/Time: Monday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-6
An ensemble for wind, brass and percussion players, currently having lessons and beginner - grade 1 standard. By audition. This is a yearlong commitment. If you would like to join this ensemble, please email music@tts.edu.sg.
Junior Percussion Ensemble
Day/Time: Monday, 3-3.55pm Year: 4-6
A chance for students who have percussion/drum lessons to be in an ensemble Playing at approximately Grade 1 standard. By audition. This is a year-long commitment. If you would like to join this ensemble, please email music@tts.edu.sg.
Sostenuto Strings
Day/Time: Monday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-6
For Year 3-6 string players (not guitar), currently having lessons and beginner to grade 1 standard. By audition This is a year-long commitment. If you would like to join this ensemble, please email music@tts.edu.sg.
Music
Strings Camerata
Day/Time: Monday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-6
For Year 3-6 string players (not guitar), currently having lessons and grade 1-2 standard By audition This is a year-long commitment. If you would like to join this ensemble, please email music@tts.edu.sg.
Junior Rock Band
Day/Time: Monday or Tuesday, 7 20-8 10am Year: 5-6
Want to be a rock band superstar?
Working together as an ensemble, you will learn to play a variety of rock band songs, discovering how to rehearse successfully together to produce great performances. Please register for an audition in the category ‘Trials, Auditions & Assessments’.
Junior Harp Ensemble
Day/Time: Tuesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-6
Want to be a rock band superstar?
Working together as an ensemble, you will learn to play a variety of rock band songs, discovering how to rehearse successfully together to produce great performances. Please register for an audition in the category ‘Trials, Auditions & Assessments’.
Piano Group
Day/Time: Tuesday, 7.30-8.10am Year: 3-6
Piano Group provides an opportunity for piano players to play in piano duets and piano ensembles Minimum standard required of approximately Grade 5. If you would like to be considered for this group, please email music@tts.edu.sg.
Year 3-4 Choir
Day/Time: Tuesday, 3-4pm Year: 3-4
For all students in Year 3 and 4 who love to sing! No audition necessary.
Junior Chamber Choir
Day/Time: Wednesday, 3-4pm Year: 5-6
A fun, high achieving choir for students wishing to perform more challenging music. An audition is required for this ensemble. Please contact music@tts.edu.sg for further details. Please register for an audition in the category 'Trials, Auditions & Assessments'.
Junior Flute Ensemble
Day/Time: Wednesday, 7.20-8.15am Year: 3-6
For Junior School flautists! Must be currently taking lessons and must also be a part of one of the wind bands.
Music
Junior Ukulele Ensemble
Day/Time: Wednesday, 11.35am-12pm Year: 3-6
Strum and sing along with other ukulele enthusiasts in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.
Year 5-6 Choir
Day/Time: Wednesday, 3-3 55pm Year: 5-6
For all students in Year 5 and 6 who love to sing! No audition necessary.
Symphonic Wind Ensemble Juniors
Day/Time: Wednesday, 4-4.55pm Year: 5-6
Open to students who play woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. This group will play standard band repertoire as well as tackling more popular pieces. By audition, this is for students approximately grade 2-5 standard. This is a year-long commitment If you would like to be
Gamelan
Day/Time: Thursday, 4-4.55pm Year: 4-6
Open to all students in Years 4-6. Gamelan is a traditional Indonesian percussion ensemble. No experience necessary. Please note the 4pm start time as this activity is for Junior and Senior students.
Junior Beginner Strings
Day/Time: Thursday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-6
For any beginner Junior student (taking lessons already) to the play violin, viola, cello or double bass in an ensemble with the aim of performing at least once a term.
Recorder Ensemble
Day/Time: Thursday, 11.35am-12pm Year: 3-6
For all who love to play recorder!
Sports & Outdoor Pursuits
Athletics
Day/Time: Monday, 3-3.55pm Year: 5-6
Athletics is a key building block for developing Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) The opportunity to participate in track and field events is a great way to develop upper and lower body strength through a variety of jumps and throws and also develop speed, balance and stamina over a range of distances. Students learning will also be supported through athletic style games.
Badminton
Day/Time: Monday, 3-3.55pm Year: 5-6
Born in India, badminton has become a popular sport across the world, particularly in Asia. It is a technical sport that requires a great amount of flexibility and encourages important developmental skills such as agility, responsiveness and hand-eye coordination In this CCA, children will be taught the basics of the game have lots of opportunities to apply these in games with their friends.
Street Dance
Day/Time: Monday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-4
Do you have lots of energy and love to dance? This club is definitely one for you! Explore different styles of street dance and hip hop whilst developing your agility, co-ordination and rhythm.
Rock Climbing & Bouldering (Year 5)
Day/Time: Monday, 3-3.55pm Year: 5
Rock climbing and bouldering is one of the core offerings of the junior sport programme. Climbing is one of the best total body workouts a child can do, improving muscular strength, endurance and flexibility. "There is more than one way to conquer a mountain". Besides the physical benefits, the sessions will teach children to plan routes and coordinate their bodies to problem solve.
Archery/Archery Tag
Day/Time: Tuesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 5-6
A great introduction to the skills and techniques of archery for any budding Robin Hoods or Hawkeyes. Archery is a sport rooted in accuracy which makes it a fun and easy way to improve hand-eye coordination skills, upper body strength, core stability, and balance. Archery engages the arms, shoulders, back, core, and legs to create a consistent and repeatable shot.
Sports & Outdoor Pursuits
Basketball Boys/Girls
Day/Time: Tuesday, 3-3.55pm
Year: 5-6
Students will develop the key fundamental skills of passing, dribbling and shooting. This fun and exciting programme will be delivered through a multitude of small sided games, such as 1v1 2v1 and 3v2, allowing maximum time on the ball and more opportunity to improve their problem solving in attack and defence
Capoeira
Day/Time:
Tuesday, 3-3.55pm (Year 3-4)
Wednesday, 3-3.55pm (Year 5-6) Year: 3-4
Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that blends self-defense, dance, rhythm, culture, and ritual. Besides the physical demands of learning kicks, strikes, and evasion techniques, students also learn the music and customs that celebrate community as part of the practice. At the heart of Capoeira lies the interaction between the two players in what we call the game, “jogo” in Portuguese. Students can expect a mix of practical selfdefense skills, acrobatic elements, and ongoing application of techniques within realistic movement simulations.
Football Boys/Girls
Day/Time: Tuesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 5
We believe that the biggest teacher in football is the game itself. We have therefore designed a curriculum to help our budding footballers to learn through carefully planned, fun drills that support technical and tactical development in a game context. We also look to encourage self-organisation, honesty, and commitment in our young footballers by giving them more responsibility and ownership of the learning.
Introduction to Badminton
Day/Time: Tuesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 4
This is a real introduction to the game of badminton for our younger students. Born in India, badminton has become a popular sport across the world, particularly in Asia. It is a technical sport that requires a great amount of flexibility and encourages important developmental skills such as agility, responsiveness and hand-eye coordination. In this CCA, children will be taught the basics of the game and have lots of opportunities to apply these in games with their friends. Shots will be broken down and simplified to achieve success.
Sports & Outdoor Pursuits
Dance
Day/Time: Tuesday, 3-3.55pm
Year: 5-6
Do you have lots of energy and love to dance? This club is definitely one for you! Explore different styles of dance whilst developing your agility, coordination and rhythm.
Rock Climbing & Bouldering
Day/Time:
Monday, 3-3.55pm (Year 5)
Tuesday, 3-3.55pm (Year 4)
Thursday, 3-3.55pm (Year 3)
Friday, 3-3.55pm (Year 6)
Year: 3-4
Rock climbing and bouldering is one of the core offerings of the junior sport programme. Climbing is one of the best total body workouts a child can do, improving muscular strength, endurance and flexibility. "There is more than one way to conquer a mountain" Besides the physical benefits, the sessions will teach children to plan routes and coordinate their bodies to problem solve.
The Chill Zone
Day/Time: Tuesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-4
Using movement, yoga, science, arts and craft, children's well-being, confidence will be developed and resilience cultivated. Our creative activities will introduce the idea of mindfulness by paying attention and focusing on the present moment.
Tanglin Cricket
Day/Time:
Tuesday, 3-3.55pm(Year 3-4)
Wednesday, 3-3.55pm (Year 5-6)
Year: 3-6
Cricket is a great team sport with many physical benefits. Sprinting between the wickets and chasing the ball to save crucial runs develops speed, stamina and great team work. Releasing the ball during bowling, playing a shot and the fielder tracking a fast moving ball are all actions certain to enhance hand-eye coordination And above all, children will have fun playing this collaborative team sport with their friends.
Yoga & Mindfulness
Day/Time: Tuesday, 3-3 55pm
Year: 5-6
Yoga is a fantastic opportunity for children to take part in mindful movement at the end of their school day. Children will learn postures that challenge their balance, strength and coordination. With elements of traditional yoga and an emphasis on moving and breathing mindfully, this activity is for anyone in Year 5 - 6 who would like to learn more about yoga, and is taught by a qualified yoga teacher.
Sports & Outdoor Pursuits
Netball
Day/Time:
Wednesday, 3-3.55pm (Year 4)
Wednesday & Thursday, 3-3.55pm (Year 5)
Friday, 3-3.55pm (Year 3)
Year: 4/5
Through a fun skill and games focused approach, our young budding netball players will learn to play the fantastic game of netball. They also will be given the opportunity to apply the skills learnt in the 10&U ACSIS Netball League, this will run in Term 1 only. Year 5 students will need to attend both netball sessions if they would like to represent Tanglin competitively. Wednesday will be used as a training session and preparation for their matches. Thursday will be the match night, an opportunity to put their skills, tactics and strategies to the test against other schools. Our players will also develop their confidence, commitment, collaborative and leadership skills through this wonderful game. There will be a 10&U Finals Tournament at the end of Term 1.
Badminton
Day/Time:
Monday & Wednesday, 3-3.55pm (Year 5-6)
Tuesday, 3-3.55pm (Year 4)
Year: 4-6
Born in India, badminton has become a popular sport across the world, particularly in Asia. It is a technical sport that requires a great amount of flexiblity and encourages important developmental skills such as agility, responsiveness and hand-eye coordination. In this CCA, children will be taught the basics of the game have lots of opportunities to apply these in games with their friends.
Football
Day/Time:
Tuesday, 3-3.55pm (Year 5)
Wednesday, 3-3.55pm (Year 3)
Thursday, 3-3.55pm (Year 6)
Friday, 3-3.55pm (Year 4)
Year: 3-6
We believe that the biggest teacher in football is the game itself. We have therefore designed a curriculum to help our budding footballers to learn through carefully planned, fun drills that support technical and tactical development in a game context We also look to encourage self-organisation, honesty, and commitment in our young footballers by giving them more responsibility and ownership of the learning.
Sports & Outdoor Pursuits
Junior Athletic Development
Day/Time: Wednesday, 3-3.55pm
Year: 5-6
Students will develop fundamental athletic movement skills such as speed, power, strength and mobility through age appropriate games and activities. Helping students build confidence in a gym environment and establishing a foundation for improved sports performance, injury prevention and long term enjoyment in physical activity and sports.
Parkour
Day/Time:
Wednesday, 3-3.55pm (Year 4)
Thursday, 3-3.55pm (Year 5-6)
Friday, 3-3.55pm (Year 3)
Year: 3-6
Through a fun skill and games-based approach our netball programme promises to develop our young players both on and off the netball court. Not only will they learn the skills needed to play, and develop their understanding of the game, they will also develop their confidence, collaboration and leadership skills within the netball setting Having fun whilst learning this wonderful game is high on our agenda. Our Year 4 players will need to attend the Netball CCA on a Wednesday in Term 1 and Term 2 if they would like to play competitively against other schools. Netball fixtures will overlap both Term 1 and Term 2 starting in November and finishing in February.
Rugby Day/Time:
Wednesday, 3-3.55pm (Year 5-6)
Thursday, 3-3.55pm (Year 4)
Friday 3-3.55pm (Year 3)
Year: 3-6
Creativity and problem solving are high on the agenda for children learning to play rugby. During the game, players will learn how to make tricky decisions which will in turn help them to gain confidence as they learn the rules of the game. Through rugby, children can develop the capability to analyse and deduce general principles in life which can boost their mental, social and physical agility. Rugby also teaches children that there are boundaries and rules which need to be followed and provides them with responsibilities. Note: This CCA is on the ACSIS non playing day. In term 2, students wanting to play for the rugby team will need to be available for matches on Tuesdays (Year 5) and Thursdays (Year 6).
Tennis Day/Time: Wednesday, 3-3.55pm
Year: 5-6
This is an opportunity for our beginner players to learn the basics of the game as well as provide our more experienced players the opportunity to develop their skills in a more competitive environment. Students will be taught the key principles of the game and develop their technique across all areas. Students will be split into groups based on their ability. This is a paid CCA and will take place close by to our school campus. Cost $30 per session.
Sports & Outdoor Pursuits
Hockey
Day/Time: Thursday, 3-3.55pm Year: 5-6
Students will develop fundamental athletic movement skills such as speed, power, strength and mobility through age appropriate games and activities. Helping students build confidence in a gym environment and establishing a foundation for improved sports performance, injury prevention and long term enjoyment in physical activity and sports.
Touch
Day/Time: Friday, 3-3.55pm Year: 5-6
Touch Rugby is played by two opposing teams, each attempting to score more touchdowns than the other. Touch Rugby is played throughout Tanglin and students who choose to learn the game can continue to develop their skills throughout their time at Tanglin. It is a minimal contact sport that encourages fitness, communication, team spirit and decision-making. It is fully inclusive, catering for all students of any age or gender, and requires only a Touch ball to get a game started.
Volleyball
Day/Time: Friday, 3-3.55pm Year: 5-6
This is an opportunity for our students to experience all things volleyball - from playing dig shots and volley's to hitting spikes and serves, students will learn the basics of the game and play modified versions moving towards the real game of volleyball itself.
Kids X-Fit
Day/Time: Friday, 3-3.55pm Year: 5-6
Kids X-Fit will introduce students to the world of fitness and functional movement Classes will primarily incorporate body weight movements and be performed at a high intensity level. Students will push, pull, run, throw, lift and jump. This class will prepare students to get the most out of their bodies by increasing their strength, endurance and flexibility.
STEM & Inquiry
Spike Prime
Day/Time: Monday, 3-3.55pm
Year: 4-5
A playful learning experience that brings robots to life using Lego Spike Prime Children will use a blend of creativity with trial and error to shape and code the fantastic robots of the future.
Beginner Coding
Day/Time: Tuesday, 3-3 55pm Year: 3-4
A creative coding club for Years 3 and 4. Children will have the chance to hone their Computational Thinking skills whilst expressing their creativity. They will use Scratch and block coding to create and program a range of animations, stories, and simple games
Book Worms
Day/Time:
Tuesday, 3-3.55pm (Year 3/4 & 5/6) Year: 3-6
Do you love books? Are you often looking for people to discuss literature with? Settling down with a great book allows you an escape. But while reading a new story solo is often a great way to relax, sometimes you just want to discuss what you've read with other people to bring those ideas off the page and into the world. If you've ever had the urge to join a book club, then this interactive reading group is your opportunity!
Code Craze: Unleash Your Creativity with Javascript
Day/Time: Tuesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 5-6
Join our exciting text-based coding CCA to dive into the world of coding apps and unleash your creativity with fun projects. Learn to code games, animations, and more using JavaScript. Develop valuable skills, enhance your problem-solving abilities, and ignite your passion for technology. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to become a coding whiz!
This session will give you time and space to complete your weekly home learning activities. Please ensure you have the right equipment you need in order to complete the tasks set for you.
Tanglin Pi
Day/Time: Tuesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 5-6
Are you excited by the idea of solving logic problems? Do you think outside the box? Then this club is for you! Through collaborative team maths challenges, you will solve strategy games and puzzles.
STEM & Inquiry
Tanglin Press Club
Day/Time: Tuesday, 3-3.55pm
Year: 5-6
Calling all budding journalists! Be a part of the Tanglin Press Club in this exciting activity which gives the chance to investigate, research and write. Develop your writing skills, investigate the world of digital and printed material and work together to create a magazine to share with the community.
Chess
Day/Time:
Wednesday, 3-3.55pm (Year 3-4 & 5-6) Year: 3-6
If you enjoy logic and strategy puzzles, Chess Club might be the activity for you! The 'game of kings' as it is also known dates back over 1500 years old. This is the opportunity to 'battle-it out' against your friends and opponents to become the ultimate chess master. Suitable for beginners and more advanced players. The only requirement is an open mind and a desire to improve your chess strategies.
JMUN
Day/Time: Wednesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 6
Junior Model United Nations is an excellent forum for students to discuss world issues whilst improving their debating skills and public speaking ability Real current affairs issues will be debated from the standpoints of various countries and students will develop and vote on a range of possible resolutions. There may also be the possibility for students to attend MUN conferences.
Exploring the world in which we live by investigating structures, learning about friction and about how we communicate. These are just some of the very many exciting activities that you will have fun with at Super Science Club.
Agents of Change: The Eco Club
Day/Time: Wednesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-6
Passionate about the environment and keen to know what you can do to help? In this exciting Eco Club we will be empowering you to participate and take up meaningful activities to help our school, local environment and wider community.
Co-Spaces - Creating & Coding Virtual Worlds & Games
Day/Time: Thursday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-4
Cospaces is a powerful app that allows virtual worlds to be created In this CCA, we dive into the coding features and develop interactive worlds, quizzes and games. Expanding our understanding of block coding language will be vital to this CCA. However, the virtual worlds we will create will only be limited by our imaginations!
STEM & Inquiry
Public Speaking
Day/Time: Thursday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3
This activity is an opportunity to build confidence and hone public speaking skills. The activity will be led by a Junior School teacher and supported by senior school pupils, who will mentor through various activities, including speech writing, presentation techniques, and engaging with an audience. Please note that this CCA is focused on developing overall public speaking abilities and will not an opportunity to practise ESB. This club is the perfect place to find your voice and become a confident speaker!
Tinkercad
Day/Time: Thursday, 3-3.55pm Year: 5-6
Tinkercad is a free web app for 3D design, electronics, and coding. In this CCA, students will be given projects to complete in the 3D world by manipulating shapes and designs. It's an amazingly powerful, easy-to-use tool for creating digital designs.
Word Wizards
Day/Time: Thursday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-4
Interested in words and poetry? Then this is the CCA for you! Discover a world of onomatopoeia and create your very own poems. Have fun exploring a wide range of poetry from acrostic to limericks, as well as performing your favourite poems both individually and as a group.
Board Games & Card Games
Day/Time: Friday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-6
Come to the world of board and card games, from Monopoly to Snakes and Ladders and Uno to Snap! Come and join this stimulating activity where you can have fun and build relationships; all with an added dose of friendly competition!
Google Suite Wizards
Day/Time: Friday, 3-3.55pm Year: 4-6
This club is for anyone wanting to improve their presentation skills with the Google apps we use in school on the iPad We will focus on different apps in the Google Suite, (eg. docs, sheets, sites and slides.) and learn how to create, format and share effectively. Students will need to bring their school iPad with them.
PAID ACTIVITIES
These activities (except Learn to Swim) are run through an external provider so payments will be made directly to the provider and parent contact details will be shared with the provider for communication purposes.
Experience the craft of the 'Triple Threat' - acting, singing and dancing! This exciting activity will explore the wonderful world of the musicals. It will give you the opportunity to explore stage skills and perform in songs from stage and screen musicals.
Centre Stage
Creative Drama
Day/Time:
Tuesday, 4-5pm (Year 5-6)
Tuesday & Friday, 3-3.55pm (Year 34)
Year: 3-6
Creative Drama is process driven drama – the emphasis and the value is in the journey rather than the outcome. We bring to life situations, stories and characters by ‘playing out’ the narrative – using structured play in a highly fun and interactive way. Skills applied and gained from these classes are broad and immense: Confidence, communication, quick thinking, problem-solving, flexibility, teamwork, an ability to improvise, apply creativity and imagination as well as develop social and emotional skills! These classes are suitable for all children from the under confident to build self-esteem to the real drama enthusiast. This is run through an external provider so payments will be made directly to the provider
Musical Theatre Dance
Day/Time:
Thursday, 3-3.55pm (Year 3-4)
Thursday, 4-5pm (Year 5-6)
Year: 3-6
Musical Theatre is a class designed to build confidence and develop basic musical theatre skills in a process driven environment. The value and importance will be in the process and not the product. These courses combine movement, dance and song with a through line of Creative Drama and character work which we believe forms the basis for all performance work. Students will use this added element to build belief in the characters they are playing – a fundamental skill required in Musical Theatre. The key aims of Creative Musical Theatre classes are to build confidence and express ourselves creatively in a safe space… learning valuable life skills in a process driven environment, rather than focusing on presentations or performances.
The Movement Studio
Jazz
Day/Time: Monday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-6
Modern Jazz is a popular and energetic dance style that incorporates multiple genres such as Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop! A popular style amongst our kids. Coupled with the latest pop music, your little one can expect dynamic and energetic movements filled with jumps, turns, and kicks in this class! The children will learn plenty of varied choreographies and will have performance and showcase opportunities each year!
Cheer Dance
Day/Time: Tuesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-6
This class is for students for ages 7-11. It combines cheerleading, jumps, tumbling, dance, conditioning, and more! This is the perfect class for athletes who are interested in learning ALL aspects of the sport of cheerleading! Expect lots of fun, high energy choreography and music too! There will be performance and showcase opportunities throughout the year.
Lyrical Dance
Day/Time: Wednesday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-6
Your child can expect to learn different dynamics of movements and Release technique. Release is a very different dance technique in comparison to ballet but they both have the same sense of musicality & ensemble. We will introduce them to different textures and therefore different ways and styles to move! Free expression, improvisation and contact improvisation is also explored. It’s about sharing the weight, rolling, suspending, falling, passive & active energy & awareness. Performing/showcase opportunities are held yearly.
The Movement Studio
Ballet
Day/Time:
Thursday, 3-3.55pm (Year 3-4)
Friday, 4-4.55pm (Year 5-6)
Year: 3-4
Children will learn classical ballet steps in a fun and interactive way. Our classes incorporate both ATOD (Australian Teacher of Dancing) and RAD (Royal Academy of Dance. Children will develop coordination, control, spatial awareness, improved posture and responsiveness to music, as well as expression and performance through Creative exploration! Great for developing essential life skills such as confidence, discipline, and teamwork. Using an array of props and lively music, we hope to inspire every child with a love of ballet, discipline, imagination and poise! Performing/showcase opportunities are held yearly.
Dance Fitness
Day/Time: Friday, 3-3.55pm
Year: 3-6
For children aged 7-11 years old - you will have the chance to be active and jam to your favourite music and chart hits! We curate kid-friendly routines based on original choreography as well as adding games, activities and cultural exploration elements into the class structure. Using our background and training in biomechanics and multi genre dance styles, including ballet, hip hop, contemporary and jazz this class will include strength and conditioning and cardio style training alongside fun and popular dance routines! This class will develop many skills such as leadership, respect, team work, confidence, selfesteem, creativity, coordination, and is a fantastic way to end the school week! Come and join us for lots of fun and energy!
LAMDA
LAMDA is the UK’s oldest exam board for Drama and Communication and offers Internationally recognised exams across the globe. Tanglin Trust is a registered LAMDA Exam centre and runs LAMDA Exams in both Acting (Junior and Senior School) and Speaking in Public (Senior School). We keep the classes capped at eight Learners to ensure quality of teaching and maintain the high standard we have consistently achieved with the students at Tanglin.
Click here for more information about LAMDA. To find out more about the LAMDA exam, please click here. Please note that this programme runs across three terms leading to the LAMDA exam in May/June, which will be billed separately. We offer a showcase at the end of the year which is free to attend. Those interested in pursuing LAMDA as solo learners can contact Serene at serene@kohwaite.com for more information.
Year 4
Day/Time: Wednesday, 3-3.55pm
Cost: $35 per hour-long session, to be paid termly Year: 4
After successfully launching the LAMDA programme in the Senior School and Juniors Year 5 and 6, we are thrilled to introduce LAMDA classes in Acting in Year 4! Year 4 students will work on their Entry exam piece; this then leads into the later grades at the Senior School, eventually going up to Grades 6/7/8 whereby the examinations also provide UCAS points. Students can work towards either a monologue/Duologue or a Combined Exam.
Cost: $35 per hour-long session, to be paid termly Year: 5-6
Year 5 students will work on their Grade 1 exam pieces and Year 6 on Grade 2; this then leads into the later grades at the Senior School, eventually going up to Grades 6/7/8 whereby the examinations also provide UCAS points.
Linguistics
French for Beginners
Day/Time: Monday, 3-3.55pm
Year: 3-6
This activity is for students who have no prior knowledge in French (Beginner Class) and students who have studied French (Advanced Class). It aims to reinforce knowledge of the basic vocabulary and introduce new topics for advanced students. Students will also develop further their understanding and conversation skills. Learning will be done through games, songs, interactive and written activities. We will also provide some insights into the French culture.
Japanese as a Second Language
Day/Time: Monday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-6
This course is designed for learners who are introduced to learning Japanese as a second language for the first time, or those who are at beginner's level. The aim is for students to learn basic letters and simple conversational phrases The purpose of the course is to provide learners a chance to 'learn and use' Japanese. In addition to a peer-learning setting, as the competency level within the class may vary, individual materials and tasks will be set. Please note there is a one off additional fee of $40.00 per term to cover materials. This is run through an external provider so payments will be made directly to the provider.
Japanese Mother Tongue
Day/Time: Monday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-6
This course is designed for students who wish to study Japanese as a mother tongue. Starting from learning Hiragana and Katakana, we practice words and simple sentences. Through reading storybooks and hands-on activities, such as interactive word games and crafts, learners get exposed to more lively Japanese. In addition to a peer-learning setting, as the competency level within the class may vary, individual materials and tasks will be set. Please note there is also a one off charge for materials of $40.00 per term. This is run through an external provider so payments will be made directly to the provider.
Linguistics
Sanskriti Hindu
Day/Time: Tuesday, 3-3.55pm
Year: 3-6
In an increasingly globalized world where opportunity invites immigration, it can be easy for younger generations to lose touch with their linguistic roots. Sanskriti Global, is a pioneering organisation, spearheading the usage of Indian languages and bridging the gap between children of expatriates and their linguistic roots. Cognitive development, phonics, listening and speaking skills. Pronunciation of ‘swar’ and ‘vyanjan’ (vowels and consonants). One off sign up fee of $220 includes - Reading book, Writing book, Song book, Cd, Diary, Calendar, Bag, T-shirt plus a gift. This is run through an external provider so payments will be made directly to the provider.
Urdu
Day/Time: Friday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-6
Children will learn basic knowledge of the Urdu language. Alphabets, thematic vocabulary. Vocalisation of words. Learning to partake in simple conversations. This is run through an external provider so payments will be made directly to the provider.
Spanish Beginner
Day/Time: Friday, 3-3.55pm Year: 3-6
The students will learn, in a fun and dynamic way, following a communicative methodology based on projects related to the world around them. The students will be able to communicate well in Spanish on different aspects such as the culture and traditions of Latin American countries and Spain, sports they like, emotions, their school, and their neighbourhood. They will learn how to introduce themselves, talk about their families and friends, inform about their routine and daily activities, express wishes, and describe people and places.
STEM & Inquiry
JASS
Day/Time: Wednesday, 3-3.55pm (Year 3-5 & 6)
Year: 3-6
The Junior Award Scheme for Schools (JASS) develops the whole individual by offering recognition in four key areas – regular physical activity (Get Active, Stay Active), exploring a personal interest (My Interests), working for the good of the community or the environment (Me and My World) and completing an outdoor activity or challenge (Adventure) and is designed so that participants move through the levels with increasing commitment, learning, and challenge. For more information, visit https://www.jasschools.org.uk.
Sports & Outdoor Pursuits
Rex Martens Cricket Academy
Day/Time:
Monday, 3-3.55pm
Friday, 3-3.55pm
Year: 3-6
The course is designed for young children who want to develop their cricket skills. Content will cover a wide range of batting, bowling and fielding skills with the emphasis on enjoyment. Students will get opportunities to develop their skills through modified games and cricket drills. The sessions are designed to encourage beginners but also challenge the more experienced players. Sessions will run for an hour with 2 to 3 drills being taught followed by players learning how to play matches. Players will be taught how to run between wickets, affect run-outs, bowl straight and hit hard.
We will create a pathway for players as follows:
Fundamentals (5 to 8 years):
First taste of cricket and skills based programme.
Learning to play (8 to 12 years): The real thing, games based programme.
Playing the game (12 to 16 years): Enter into traditional club and school cricket
Goju Karate
Day/Time: Thursday, 3-3.55pm
Year: 3-6
Our programme is about incorporating karate-do into a fun and fitness training of karate and selfdefence skills The physical training will improve one’s agility, flexibility, strength, coordination and motor skills development. The mental training enhances self-discipline, selfesteem, humility, respect for others and resilience. The programme will cover the following aspects. Basic karate-do techniques and movements. Physical coordination training Self defence techniques and awareness. Group activities and games. During practice all karatekas will have to wear the karate gi/uniform of which is to be purchased from us.
The cost of the karate gi uniform will be from $80 depending on the size needed. One time registration fee of $50
Sports & Outdoor Pursuits
Gymnastics Club
Day/Time: Monday to Friday, Saturday
Cost: Determined by each squad on a weekly commitment Year: 3-6
Tanglin Lions gymnastics offers classes for all levels and abilities within our club programme. Through our competitive to performance pathway, gymnasts also have the opportunity to represent the school in national and international competitions. All students in Years 3-6 who are
Melions Swimming
Day/Time: Monday to Friday
Cost: Determined by each squad Year: 3-6
Tanglin Merlions Junior swim programme caters for swimmers of all different levels and abilities, from development through to Junior competitive. From here, swimmers are selected to represent the school at ACSIS and Junior SEASAC competitions, as well as SSA sanctioned meets and international age group events. All students who are interested in joining the Merlions are encouraged to
