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School Clubs

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.

After School Club
Our after school club runs Monday to
Friday 3:15-6pm. Children are provided with a snack and a range of activities are on offer each evening. We do offer discounts for multiple children from the same family. If you are interested in putting your child’s name down for a place,  please contact the school office.
Provision
Breakfast club
Wrap around care – after school
Timings
7:45-8:45 am
3:15-4:30 pm
3:15-6pm
4:15-4:30 pm
4-4:30 pm
Any child collected after 4:30pm
Cost
£2.50
£6
£10
£2
£4
£10

We also offer music tuition, which does include a cost. For further information please contact the school office.

Silver

 

Academic Year 2024-2025

Autumn 2

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Basketball Club

Years 3 and 4

3.15pm – 4.15pm

Panto Rehearsals

Years 5 and 6

3.15pm – 4.30pm

 

Morning Basketball Club

Years 5 and 6

7.45am – 8.45am

Morning Netball Club

Years 5 and 6

7.45am – 8.45am

 

 

 

 

Panto Rehearsals

Years 5 and 6

3.15pm – 4.30pm

Multi Skills Sports Club

Years 1 and 2

3.15pm – 4.00pm

 

 

Autumn 1

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Morning Football – Year 5/6 Girls

7.45-8.45am

Morning Football – Year 5/6 Boys

7.45 – 8.45am          

 

Crocheting Club

Year 5/6

3.15-4.15pm

Multi Skills Sports Club Year 1/2

3.15-4.00pm

Rugby Club – Year 5/6

3.15-4.15pm

Football Club – Year 3/4

3.15-4.15pm

 

 

 

 

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