Extra Curricular Activities

There is so much going on around our school out of 'normal' hours. Whether it is during lunch time, or after school, there are plenty of activities for our children to enjoy.

After School Clubs

Learning ball skills in Football Club

Our school runs a number of different after school clubs for pupils. The clubs change each term so that pupils have a chance to participate in a wide range of activities throughout the year. All clubs runs from 3.30pm until 4.15pm and are fully risk assessed by staff.

In Autumn Term 2008 the clubs are:

• Tuesday - Football Club (with Aston Villa FC coaches)
• Wednesday - Art Club
• Thursday - Year 6 Youth Club
• Friday - Dance Club (with Zig Zag dance coaches)

Wider Opportunities (Music)

Sandwell Youth Music (SYM) provide a number of musical experiences for children in our school. The following classes receive weekly lessons from their experienced teachers:

• Year 3 - Taught to play the ukulele (small guitar)
• Year 4 - Taught to play the guitar
• Year 5 - ICT and music (use Apple Mac computers and software to manipulate and compose musical pieces.

Other Activities

• Zig Zag Dance Company teach Year 2 and Year 3 Ballroom and Latin dance every week
• Pupils from across the school take part in conservation and gardening activities with help from our local gardener George.
• Pupils from Years 3 - 6 have the opportunity to learn the violin with Mr Mason throughout their time in Key Stage 2.
• Year 1 participate in a Pedestrian Training programme around our local streets to ensure that they are safe walking alongside and crossing the road.
• Every year our Year 5 pupils learn about fire safety with the help of our local fire station. In the summer term they apply their knowledge in the annual Schools' Fire Quiz.
• Year 6 take part in a cycling proficiency and road safety course in the summer term.

Football Team

Our school football team takes part in a number of fixtures each year against other local primary schools. Check the school diary for upcoming fixtures.

SATs Booster Classes

These classes run for all Year 6 pupils from 3.30pm until 4.15pm, starting in the spring term. They continue to run until after the SATs in May.

School Choir

KS1 and KS2 Choir is run each week by Mrs Jones and Mr Brennan. All pupils are welcome to join and support our school in church or at our annual concerts. Please contact Mrs Jones for further details.