SCHOOL CLUBS & EXTRA CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES
Throughout the year we run a number of different clubs. Some of these are free and others involve a cost to cover professional supervision. All clubs are open to Year Two children (and occasionally Year One). Parents are asked to sign up for the clubs at the beginning of each term. Children are encouraged to commit themselves to the clubs that they join, attending every week.
Normally the following are offered at some stage during the school year:
French: Pupils in Year Two are offered French lessons by an experienced teacher of La Jolie Ronde scheme, Mrs Francoise Goul-Wheeker. She has, in her inimitable style, been teaching French to St Giles’ children for many years and she endeavours to make the lessons both fun and inspirational.
Singing Club: run by staff members – no charge
In singing club, the children learn some fun warm-up exercises which can become more complicated as the term progresses. They also learn songs that wouldn’t otherwise be taught in school and in 2010 had the honour of singing at the Council Chairman’s Christmas Concert.
Short Tennis: run by school staff – costs advertised at start of each term
In short tennis club the children learn some of the basic skills necessary to play tennis. Lots of fun activities and individual skill work is undertaken. Children are encouraged to improve their personal skills, developing good body control and eye/ hand co-ordination. After this introduction to tennis many children later join local clubs.
Sparks Club: run by the youth Team from St Giles’ & St George’s – no charge
This club is a Junior Christian Union. Week by week the children look at Bible narratives in a fun and age relevant way. Music, craft, games, videos and stories are all enjoyed in the context of Christian teaching. Underlying the teaching, the values and attitudes of Christian living are asserted and affirmed.
Violin – Pupils in Year Two are offered violin lessons by an experienced violin teacher Mrs Janet Burr. The school has appropriate sized violins and will hire these out at a nominal cost. Lessons are undertaken in small groups and are held in school time.
Multi-Skills Club
Children are able to enjoy a variety of activities, with all equipment provided, to develop skills, coordination and balance which they will be able to use in many different sports.
St. Giles’ School Football -
Just a reminder that we run a Saturday morning football club and would love it if any more boys and girls from Year One would like to come along and give it a go. It usually runs from 9.30 – 10.30am and we have a couple of matches arranged in which children can take part. It’s great fun and everybody is welcome to try it out. Please email karenperkins1@talktalk.net if you wish to discuss it further or for more information click here. Go to Gallery to see some photos.
Click here for Summer Club Schedule
