Extra Curricular Activities
In order to extend our curriculum provision we offer a range of extra – curricular activities. These are open to all pupils and are offered on a first come first served basis, however the pupils who can attend are changed on a termly basis.
Breakfast Club
Every morning – open to children from Nursery through to Year 6. Run by school staff. Drop off at the dining room entrance from 7.45am – £2.50 per session – includes breakfast. If you are interested in putting your child’s name down for a place, please contact the school office.
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Provision
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Breakfast club
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Wrap around care – after school
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Timings
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7:45-8:45 am
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3:15-4:30 pm
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3:15-6pm
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4:15-4:30 pm
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4-4:30 pm
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Any child collected after 4:30pm
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Cost
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£2.50
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£6
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£10
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£2
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£4
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£10
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We also offer music tuition, which does include a cost. For further information please contact the school office.
Academic Year 2024-2025
Autumn 2
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Basketball Club Years 3 and 4 3.15pm – 4.15pm |
Panto Rehearsals Years 5 and 6 3.15pm – 4.30pm |
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Morning Basketball Club Years 5 and 6 7.45am – 8.45am |
Morning Netball Club Years 5 and 6 7.45am – 8.45am
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Panto Rehearsals Years 5 and 6 3.15pm – 4.30pm |
Multi Skills Sports Club Years 1 and 2 3.15pm – 4.00pm
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Autumn 1
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Morning Football – Year 5/6 Girls 7.45-8.45am |
Morning Football – Year 5/6 Boys 7.45 – 8.45am |
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Crocheting Club Year 5/6 3.15-4.15pm |
Multi Skills Sports Club Year 1/2 3.15-4.00pm |
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Rugby Club – Year 5/6 3.15-4.15pm |
Football Club – Year 3/4 3.15-4.15pm |
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