Extra Curricular clubs
Clubs provide children with a fantastic opportunity to enrich and enhance their learning experiences. We offer a range of clubs, which allow children to follow their interests, or experience something for the first time. All clubs can be booked via the Arbor App.
Booking Club Places
Registering a child for a club using the Arbor app or the Parent Portal is a simple process. Please note, if it is your first time logging into the Parent Portal, you will need to confirm the child’s date of birth before being granted access.
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Fencing Club | Fencing club provide a unique mix of physical, mental and social stimulation. Musketeers Education programmes excel at teaching children the art of friendly confrontation and conflict resolution in a safe, meaningful way. Inspired by the Olympic sport of fencing, we aim to create a holistic approach to early-child skills development. The sport’s highly strategic, disciplined and physical nature– both on an individual and team level - requires gross and fine body coordination while, simultaneously, strategising, concentrating, being creative and resilient. Musketeers Education instils these skills with the creation of our sequenced content of exercises delivered to instructors for proctoring through our state-of-the-art platform. | MON AM THU LUNCH | Y3-6 Y1-2 | Musketeers Education coach |
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Coding | Welcome to Innovation Pod Innovation Pod is a unique set of cutting-edge, extra-curricular programmes designed to help children develop the skills they need to be successful in the 21st century. We teach children how to develop a mindset of resilience and perseverance; how to overcome failure and embrace challenges; how to be innovative within a design concept; and how to lead others. Coding and Robotics Coding is the century’s education buzzword, and it has good reason to be. A knowledge of coding gives children the ability to build games and websites and to develop new digital technology. | Mon PM MON PM FRI PM | Y1-2 Y5-6 Y3-4 | Innovation Pod |
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Health & Happiness | An active and fun session with a variety of cardio exercises to improve kids health; fitness levels and agility, whilst boosting self-confidence and social skills. Health and Happiness is a multi-sports club where the children get to try a wide range of sports. As well as a mixture of ball games, they get to try new sports such as golf, boxing and yoga. It is a chance to develop skills but also to keep fit, have fun and develop new friendships. “You get to play games with your friends” “You stay healthy and happy” | MON PM TUE AM WED AM | Y3-4 Y5-6 Y1-2 | Mr Nelson |
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Book Club | Book club is also a great opportunity to develop social skills as children often communicate and discuss chapters they have read. We also develop our public speaking and presentation skills, as at the end of each session, children are encouraged to talk about the book or read aloud to the rest of the group. | MON PM | 1-2 | Ms. Rosie |
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LEGO Club | Work fine motor skills and imagination to building amazing things with this bricks. At Newport, LEGO club is not just about playing with LEGOs. LEGO club is all about making your ideas come to life and the great sense of achievement that comes with it. Being a part of LEGO club is also a great opportunity to develop social skills as children often communicate and work together to make something amazing. We also develop our public speaking and presentation skills, as at the end of each session, children are encouraged to show their creations to the rest of the group and talk about what they have made. “We don’t just play with LEGO, we develop lifelong skills”. | TUE AM | Y1-3 | Ms. Babbra |
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French Club | Have you ever wondered what it would be like to learn French in a fun and engaging way? How about just wanting to improve upon all your current learning at Newport? Viens me rejoindre :) By attending French Club, children will not only begin to acquire a new language but also will develop they communication and social skills, build their self-confidence and understand their own language batter by comparing it to another language. We will learn basic french sentences, songs and play exciting games. You will explore french culture through games, food and stories. | TUE LUNCH | Y1-3 | Ms. Llacer |
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Kung Fu Club | Kung Fu is a complete system of studying the mind, body and breath. This club Children learn discipline and respect, while also improving their coordination, balance, posture and concentration. The East London Hung Gar coach has been running Kung Fu club at Newport School for the last 3 years now. Is a very popular and fun club. Please note that this is a non-contact sport. | TUE PM | Y3-6 | Mr. Zappone |
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Football Club | Football club provides children with the opportunity to play and learn about the beautiful game. The benefits of playing football are increased stamina, improved cardiovascular health, reduced body fat, improved muscle strength and tone, increased bone strength and improved coordination. PTC Sports coach is lead this very popular club, which is open to boys and girls. | TUE PM | Y3-4 | PTC Coach |
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Mythology & Craft | Do you love craft? Are you a huge fan of history? We brought these two things together. Our crafts cover myths, legends and historical events. We will start by focusing on ancient Greek and Roman myths. But we are planning to expand our crafts in the upcoming weeks. Greek Mythology helps the child to learn about important values of life, such as family, friendship, and more. It also learns from a very early age about love, solidarity, help, the meaning of giving. People, heroes, gods, demigods, legends and even monsters star in the myths of the ancient Greeks. | TUE PM | Y1-2 | Ms. Tsoumari |
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Arts & Craft | In Arts and Crafts Club we will explore the work and life of a different artist each week and create our own work of art inspired by them. We will begin by learning about the artist, the movement that they were part of, and the techniques that they used, before trying them out ourselves! The aim of this club will be to encourage the children to engage with a variety of artists and to create artworks inspired by them, their style and their subject matter. They will learn about artistic movements and their associated techniques which they will be able to try out in their own artworks. There will be a range of collage and mixed media work, abstract and figurative painting and drawing. | TUE PM | Y5-6 | Ms. Uma |
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Dance Club | The art of dance helps teach a child to focus, creativity, and discipline, all in which are mandatory in any area of education. Social Benefits- Dance improves sensitivity, understanding, appreciation, and consideration for others, both for their similarities and differences. Wee Movers Founded by Fiona Campbell, Wee Movers offers playful, energetic children’s dance and yoga classes in east London and beyond. Combining contemporary dance with yoga, the classes are a fun introduction to movement where children are encouraged to explore and express themselves in a warm and supportive environment. Sessions include a warm-up to music, gentle stretches, storytelling and adventures, imagery, games, dance techniques and lots of opportunities for children to create their own movement. | WED PM | Y3-4 | Ms. Campbell |
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Drama Club | Boo Theatre & Entertainment provide an array of fun, engaging classes in Drama and Performing Arts – taught by enhanced DBS checked, experienced industry professionals ( Many of whom come with an array of West End, Film & TV credits). Our classes are inclusive of all ages and personalities as we have a true passion for sharing the art of performance and building on key life skills that can be used in any walk of life, including Self-Confidence, Public Speaking, Creativity, Teamwork, & Reading. Drama & Performing Arts classes and clubs include drama-based games and activities as well as work on text, improvisation, characterisation, rhythm, use of imagination, creativity, teamwork, and much more. Alongside our popular ‘Drama & Performing Arts’ clubs; we also offer clubs in Yoga & Breathe, Dance, Singing & Musical Theatre. | WED PM FRI PM | Y1-3 Y4-6 | Ms Lilley |
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Cricket Club | Playing cricket is the perfect way to make friends and learn new skills. Develops gross motor skills Gross motor skills are those that involve large muscle groups, such as walking, running, and throwing & catching a ball, and they have an impact on things like your child’s co-ordination and balance. Increases fitness All that running around not only helps keep your child’s weight at a healthy level, but it’s also good for their heart and lungs. What’s more, the range of different activities we do at Cricket tots helps strengthen growing bones and muscles. Builds self-confidence Learning new skills is always a source of great pride for young children. Not only will learning core cricket skills build their confidence, you’ll also see their self-esteem visibly grow as they master all the smaller steps needed to get them there. | WED PM | Y4-6 | Capital Cricket Coach |
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Arts Club | This club the children have the opportunity to participate in art activities, learn new skills and have fun. With guidance from the staff the children will be able to make and create their own art masterpieces. The aim of this club is to develop a range of artistic skills. We will use drawing materials, paint, clay and textiles. We will have lots of fun! | WED PM | Y4-6 | Ms Buckle |
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Dodgeball Club | Dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge! You will need all of these for this club. Dodgeball is a fun, fast paced game open to everyone. Our PE specialists, who will take you through all the steps to become a dodgeball champion. In Dodgeball, moving as one unit and working together is a major key to victory. Children are taught how to dodge, duck, dip, dive and throw while working together for the common goal. Players quickly learn that working together with a plan makes it hard for the opposition to penetrate their defences and resist their attacks! | THU AM | Y3-4 | Mr Nelson |
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Dance Mindfulness | Truefitt Collective are partnered with The Institute for Creative Mindfulness and exclusively deliver Dancing Mindfulness workshops to Primary Schools in the UK. Artistic Director, Kasia Truefitt has undertaken training with Dr Jamie Marich in London and Los Angeles and Truefitt Collective have partnered with the Institute to exclusively offer Dancing Mindfulness to Primary Schools in the UK. In our Dancing Mindfulness clubs, children learn and practice Mindfulness skills that can be used in everyday life, while also engaging in creative dance as a means of introducing, experiencing, and deepening their understanding of Mindfulness. The aim is to teach children about mindfulness and movement exercises that help reduce stress and anxiety and give them tools to understand and manage their emotions. | THU PM | Y1-2 | Ms Andrea |
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Mehndi Club | Ms. Saira brings to Newport School this ancient art of using henna to create designs. Children will use henna to create their own designs to wow and thrill their family and friends. In this club, the children will develop their fine motor skills to develop their intricate designs. In this club we learn different techniques which are effective for body art. Beginners and experienced children who are passionate about Henna are welcome to attend the club. | THU PM | Y4-6 | Ms Saira |
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Board Games | This club is for children who would like the opportunity to play a variety of games with their friends, including board games. Board games can foster the ability to focus, and lengthen your child attention by encouraging the completion of an exciting, enjoyable games. Board games are part of general program for teaching math, logic, and critical thinking skills. Play games such as Chess, Snakes and ladders, Jenga, Guess who and many more. | THU PM | Y3-4 | Ms Babbra |
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Busy Hands | This is a great club to help your child’s busy hands occupied. Every week children will get to improve aspects of their craft skills. This club the children have the opportunity to participate in art activities, learn new skills and have fun. With guidance from the staff the children will be able to make and create their own art and craft masterpieces. We will have lots of fun! | THU PM | Y1-2 | Ms Makela |
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Football Club | Football club provides children with the opportunity to play and learn about the beautiful game. The benefits of playing football are increased stamina, improved cardiovascular health, reduced body fat, improved muscle strength and tone, increased bone strength and improved coordination. This is a very popular club, which is open to boys and girls. | FRI AM | Y5-6 | Mr Nelson |
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Neon Arts & Craft | Glo Glo Kidz is a creative drawing class in UV light! By using reactive arts materials, the children can see the reaction to the light as they draw. The class specialises in creative techniques. Each class will have a different theme such as pointillism or continuous line drawing, learning traditional techniques in a new fun way. Only highlighters will be used in the class on paper. No liquid based arts supplies. Scissors and glue sticks will be used during some classes. The UV light is LED stage lighting. | FRI PM | Y1-2 | Ms Jylle |
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Football Club | Leyton Orient coach is lead this club. Football club provides children with the opportunity to play and learn about the beautiful game. The benefits of playing football are increased stamina, improved cardiovascular health, reduced body fat, improved muscle strength and tone, increased bone strength and improved coordination. This is a very popular club, which is open to boys and girls. | FRI PM | Y1-2 | Leyton Orient Coach |