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.
Spring Term 2023-2024
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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 THU PM Dawlish | Y3-6 Y1-2 Y3-6 | Musketeers Education coach |
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Just Dance | This club helps children to focus, creativity, and discipline. Dance improves sensitivity, understanding, appreciation, agility, coordination, flexibility and increased muscular strength, endurance and aerobic fitness. | MON AM | 1-3 | Mr. Nelson |
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Movie writing | Children will get a chance to watch a short film and then complete a short piece of writing using the ideas from the film. | MON LUNCH | 4-6 | Ms. Nessa |
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H&H | Health and Happiness is a multi-sports club with the opportunity to take part in a number different sports inc. Dodgeball, Yoga, Boxing, Volleyball etc. Everyone involved will be keeping fit and having fun trying out new skills | MON PM TUE AM THU AM | 3-4 5-6 1-2 | 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 LEGO. 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 | 1-3 | Ms. Babbra
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Jewellery Club | This is a great club to help your child's busy hands be occupied and they will work their social and fine skills to make their own jewellery. | TUE LUNCH | Y4 5 6 | Miss Nessa |
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Junior Choir | The hall is alive with music! Choir club is a fun place to lose yourself in song. Our Music teacher, Ms. Porter helps you to learn how to control your voice and blend voices as part of a group to perform a variety of songs. Choir club will involve singing together as a group, exploring a variety of musical genres whilst building vocal technique, harmonising in 2 or 3 parts, expanding our confidence, and lead to performance opportunities. | TUE LUNCH | 1-3 | Ms. Porter
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Kung Fu | 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 | 3-6 | East London Hung Gar coach |
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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 FRI AM FRI PM | 3-4 5-6 1-2 | PTS Coach Mr. Nelson Leyton Orient Coach
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Chess Club | Children can learn to play a game of strategy using critical thinking. This will provide children with problem skills and enrich their analytical thinking. | TUE PM | 5-6 | Mr. Coke
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Greek Language | You are in Greece for the holidays and you want to order food but no one speaks English! What do you do? Fancy learning a new language in a more fun way? Greek will be taught in a fun and relaxed way that will prevent you from going hungry! | TUE PM | 1-4 | Ms. Tsoumari
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Arts & Craft Club | 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 | 5-6 | Ms. Burnett
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Cookery Club | Cookery Club will develop basic knowledge such as food hygiene and safety, as well as cooking skills which include chopping, peeling and baking. We will cook seasonal recipes such as a warming winter soup; pancakes and an Easter treat. Ms. Perridge, Miss Kelso-Mason and Miss Arthur will be leading the sessions on a rotation, we look forward to cooking up a storm with you on Tuesdays! | TUE PM | 3-6 | Ms Perridge Ms Hannah Ms Arthur
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TTRS club | This club is for any of you in Year 4 who want to learn your times tables or even just to improve your speed and beat the clock on TTRS! Times tables are an essential part of our Maths knowledge, and you will be invited to attend the club in order to help you to reach your goal! | TUE LUNCH THU LUNCH | Y4 Y4 | Ms Riaz Ms Read |
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Dodgeball | 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 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! | WED AM | 3-4 | Mr Clark |
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Drawing | Drawing comes naturally to young children, and is fundamental to their learning, growth, and understanding of the world around them. The Drawing Club helps children retain and develop these drawing abilities and sustain their enthusiasm for self-expression within an artist-led environment.
Regular drawing at any age can enhance focus and concentration and increase self-esteem, and this can be especially beneficial for school-age children. The skills learned can also support students’ pursuit of a wide range of creative subjects in school, further and higher education, and open doors to careers in the arts, design, architecture, and science. | WED LUNCH | 4-6 | MS. Nessa |
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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 | 3-4 | Wee Movers Teacher |
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Drama club | Drama is often combined with music and dance. We encourage children to take ‘safe risks’ through rehearsal and performance, which brings out a willingness to take on new challenges. At the end of each term the children have an opportunity to show their work to parents in a showcase. Boo Theatre Company lead this club. | MON PM WED PM FRI PM | 1-3 1-3 4-6 | Boo theatre Teacher
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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 coordination 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 | 4-6 | Capital Cricket Coach |
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Senior Choir | The hall is alive with music! Choir club is a fun place to lose yourself in song. Our Music teacher, Ms. Porter helps you learn how to control your voice and blend voices as part of a group to perform a variety of songs. Choir club will involve singing together as a group, exploring a variety of musical genres whilst building vocal technique, harmonising in 2 or 3 parts, expanding our confidence, and lead to performance opportunities. | WED PM | 4-6 |
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Poetry club | Calling all poetry lovers and poetry enthusiasts! In our poetry club, children will have the fantastic opportunity to read, perform and write their own poems! This will enhance their communication skills and allow their creativity to flourish in several ways. By expressing themselves in different ways, this will build their confidence and improve their wellbeing and health. Poetry club will allow you to learn, recite and perform a range of poems and even have a go at writing some of your own! | THU LUNCH | 1-3 | Ms. Smyth
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Accelerated reader | You will get a chance to read in a comfortable space and complete online quizzes to add on to your word millionaire wordcount. | THU LUNCH | Y5 invitation only | Ms Nessa
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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 | 1-2 | Truefitt Collective teacher |
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Mehndi | Mrs Babbra 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 | 4-6 | Mrs. Babbra
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Book Club | Open to children in years 5 and 6 who love reading. Children will choose a book from a list provided. They will read this book (Shared & Guided reading) then feedback their opinions about characters, characters’ intentions & morals either verbally or in writing. The aim of the club is not only to promote reading but to provide children with a safe, unbiased platform to think analytically, explore inferencing skills and hold a respectful discussion about a shared story with peers. | THU PM | 5-6 | Mrs Ali |
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Film club | Film Club provides a space for students with a wide range of films and a chance to engage in discussion of those films in a casual environment. | THU PM | 4-6 | Ms Heidi |
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Ukulele Club | Ukulele club will involve learning to play this string instrument together as part of an ensemble. We will explore various techniques such as strumming chords, plucking separate notes and learning fun new songs to sing with ukulele accompaniment. | THU PM | 3-6 | Ms Porter
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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's attention by encouraging the completion of exciting, enjoyable games. Board games are part of a general program for teaching maths, logic, and critical thinking skills. Play games such as Chess, Snakes and ladders, Jenga, Guess who and many more. | FRI LUNCH | 4-6 | Ms Nessa
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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 | 1-2 | Glo Glo Kidz teacher |