Extracurricular activities are an integral part of our students’ education. To achieve this, our school offers a wide range of clubs, the purpose of these is to introduce children to potential hobbies, develop a wide range of skills in sports, provide extra language learning or develop life skills such as cooking. This will help and inspire them to become interested in areas that may not be covered in the regular curriculum.
Extracurricular activities run either for a term or a year depending on the subject. We run two EAs per day on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. One from 15.00-15.45 and another from 15.45-16.25. This enables students to experience a wide range of different activities on both a weekly, monthly and annual basis.
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
When children participate in sports and outdoor activities, they have proper exercise and learn lifelong habits that keep them mentally and physically fit. When combined with other life skills, such as nutrition education, this will ensure children learn the basics of a healthy lifestyle.
CREATIVITY
Many activities can spark creativity and problem solving. Arts and crafts, music, and performing arts are obvious options, but other activities such as sports and collecting can teach problem-solving skills. The best activities for your children are those that encourage their natural curiosity and interests.
HEALTH
Many events take place in a relaxing environment or promote healthy stress management techniques. The more positive ways we can find to deal with stress, the better we feel.
SELF CONFIDENCE
As children learn new skills and participate in social activities, they become more confident. Learning social skills, such as cooperation, negotiation and conflict resolution, in a fun environment will help them interact better with others – a skill that is valuable in all areas of life, from home to work.
TEAM SPIRIT
Teamwork is a hugely important part in all aspects of life. Team sports require children to work together to achieve a common goal and shift the emphasis from the individual to the team. However, these are not the only activities that teach teamwork, other activities, such as drama and dance, also promote cooperation.
A selection form is sent at the start of each term and includes activities such as school band, athletics, languages, arts, crafts and many more.
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