Extra Curricular clubs

Day

Time

Football Club

X3 sessions 

5-6

3-4

1-2

MON

PM

FRI

AM

FRI

PM

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 very popular club is open to boys and girls.

Mr. Nelson

Mr. Clark

Mr. Nelson 

Leyton Orient & 

PTC Coaches

Day

Time

Drama Club

1-2-3

1-2-3

MON

PM

WED

PM

Boo Theatre & Entertainment are delighted to be running the Drama Club for the Spring Term. Boo Theatre is run by Jake & Becky - both professional actors with over ten years’ experience & a true passion for teaching & introducing others to the arts.

Both Becky & Jake have an array of professional credits between them (The Gruffalo West End, UK and International Tour, Cartoon Network, BBC Doctors, Rapunzel UK tour, CBBC UK Tour and the Olivier Nominated show ‘Oi Frog & Friends; (West End & UK tour). - to name a few and both have performed professionally all over the world.

Alongside exploring and developing Drama skills such as Improvisation, Mime and Movement

Diction & Projection, Use of imagination & Characterisation - we also aim to enhance key life skills such as self-confidence, the importance of teamwork, public speaking and reading.

Boo Theatre Coach

Day

Time

Forest School Club

1-2-3

MON

PM

In our green area at Sidmouth site, the children will develop new skills, learn about nature, have fun, foster teamwork, enjoy healthy eating and improve self-confidence by spending time outdoors, tending seeds and plants and growing their own flowers and food.

Gardening is known to improve mood & reduce stress, promoting physical outdoor exercise, respect and understanding of nature, encourages sensory development and improve social interaction

Ms. Anne-Marie (Forest School)

Day

Time

LEGO Club

1-2-3

TUE

AM

Work fine motor skills and imagination to build amazing things with these 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 the 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.

Ms. Babbra

Day

Time

Health & Happiness Club

4-5-6

1-2-3

TUE

AM

WED

AM

An active and fun session with a variety of cardio exercises to improve 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”

Mr. Nelson

Mr. Nelson

Day

Time

Yoga Club

2-3-4-5-6

TUE

AM

Fiona Campbell, founder of Wee Movers company leads this club. Wee Movers believe that breath-led  yoga which combines body awareness with mindfulness teaches children to recognise how they are feeling and most importantly how to self-regulate is an essential tool for building physical and mental wellbeing.

Wee Movers

Day

Time

Jr Choir 

1-2-3

TUE 

Lunch

The hall is alive with music! Choir club is a fun place to lose yourself in song. Our Music teacher, Ms. Porter runs it and you get to learn how to control voice and blend voices as part of a group and 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.

Ms. Porter

Day

Time

Table Tennis Club

4-5-6

TUE

Lunch

A chance to improve skills or just try a new sport. It can develop reflexes, hand-eye coordination and balance, while toning and strengthening the core muscles of the upper and lower body

Mr Nelson

Day

Time

Mehndi Club

4-5-6

TUE

Lunch

Ms. Nessa 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.

Ms. Nessa

Day

Time

Kung Fu Club

3-4-5-6

TUE

PM

Kung Fu is a complete system of studying the mind, body and breath. Children learn discipline and respect, while also improving their coordination, balance, posture and concentration.

The East London Hung Gar coach has been running the 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.

East London Hung Gar Coach

Day

Time

Multi Sports Club

1-2

TUE

PM

Multi-sports clubs is a 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. 

PTC Coach

Day

Time

Cookery Club

4-5

TUE

PM

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!

Ms. Perridge 

Ms. Arthur

Day

Time

Waterpaint and collage club 

3 

TUE

PM

The Watercolour & Collage Club is a creative space for artists of all levels to explore the fusion of watercolours and collage. In this club, you'll experiment with different watercolour techniques and mix them with textured, layered materials like paper, fabric, and found objects. Each session encourages creativity and offers a supportive environment to share ideas, learn new skills, and create unique, expressive artwork. Whether you're a beginner or experienced artist, you'll find inspiration and community here. We will be focusing on landscapes and self portrait.

Miss Ali

Day

Time

Art Club

4-5-6

TUE

PM

In the Art club we will explore a variety of techniques and mediums, as well as different styles of art - there will be one off activities, as well as longer projects. We will also look at different artists' work to inspire us. There will  be an opportunity for children to share artwork they have made at home each week. 

The aim of this club is  to encourage the children’s creativity, engage them with a variety of artists and different approaches to making art, as well as boosting their confidence in taking risks in their art! 

Ms. Addy

Day

Time

Origami Club

1-2-3

TUE

PM

Origami club is a club for children who would like to create sculptures using papers. Each week children will enjoy learning to make something new. Origami helps develop hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills and mental concentration. It also helps children to develop patience and problem-solving abilities.

Miss Nathasha

Day

Time

Sketching Club

4-5

TUE

PM

Sketching clubs are highly beneficial for children, combining creativity, emotional development, and cognitive growth.

It fosters creativity and imagination; improves fine motor skills; boosts problem-solving skills; enhances focus and patience; encourages emotional expression; builds confidence and promotes social interaction!

Ms Tasnim

Day

Time

Dance Club

3-4

WED

PM

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. 

Fiona Campbell

Day

Time

Jewellery Club

4-5-6

WED

Lunch

This is a great club to help your child's busy hands be occupied, developing social and fine motor skills as they make they own jewellery.

A space for children to design, create and wear/gift their own hand made jewellery. We will create various types of items such as bracelets, earrings and key rings.

Ms Nessa

Day

Time

Senior Choir

4-5-6

WED

PM

The hall is alive with music! Choir club is a fun place to lose yourself in song. Our Music teacher, Ms. Porter runs it and you get to learn how to control voice and blend voices as part of a group and 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.

Ms. Porter

Day

Time

Film club

1-2

WED

PM

Film Club provides a space for children of all year groups to view a wide range of films in a movie-theatre-styled setting and to engage in discussion of those films in a casual environment. 

Ms. Makela

Day

Time

Homework Club

1-2-3

WED

PM

A space for children to complete their home learning or their reading record and a focus on core subjects, Maths, English and Phonics.

Ms Natasha

Day

Time

Dodgeball Club

4-5-6

THU

AM

Dodge, duck, dip, dive and throw! 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!

Mr. Clark

Day

Time

Fencing Club

1-2-3

3-4-5-6

THU

Lunch

THU

PM

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.

Musketeers Education coach

Day

Time

Arts & Craft Club 

4-5-6

THU

Lunch

A space for children to get creative and show off their artistic flair. Children will be introduced to a range of artists. We will look at and discuss the ideas in their work and techniques used and then take inspiration from them to create our own artworks. Children will develop a range of artistic skills and creative thinking, as well as developing their skills to talk about art. 

Ms. Nessa

Day

Time

STEM Club

1-2-3

THU

Lunch

Dive into the fascinating world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) with our engaging STEM Club for children! Delve into the realms of discovery, innovation, and problem-solving as young minds explore the wonders of these disciplines. Through hands-on experiments, creative projects, and collaborative challenges, our club aims to cultivate a deep appreciation for STEM fields while fostering critical thinking skills and a love for learning. 

Ms. Arthur

Day

Time

Dancing Mindfulness Club

1-2

THU

PM

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. 

Truefitt Collective Coach

Day

Time

Samba Club

3-4-5-6

THU

PM

Mr. Rockford from Waltham Forest Music Service leads this club. Samba club is a route into rhythm. Using all sorts of drums and percussion, we will learn the basics of syncopation, dynamics, timekeeping and most importantly playing in a group. These classes are useful to anyone playing or learning other instruments as well as being very accessible to complete beginners. They are also fun!

Barny Rockford 

Waltham Forest Music Service

Day

Time

Junior Duke

3-4

THU

PM

Mini Duke is an award scheme inspired by the Duke of Edinburgh Award and aimed at primary students that encourages the development of valuable life skills. Challenges include mastering skills such as first aid, ICT, art, drama, music, sport, cookery, amongst a variety of other experiences. The skills gained through taking part in the Duke Awards are valuable for pupils both in school and in later life. Pupils will gain confidence, independence, resilience and adaptability when embarking on the challenges within each level. They will receive a badge and certificate on successful completion of the award. 

Ms. Smyth

Ms. Hannah

Day

Time

Green Club

2-3-4

THU

PM

You are passionate about nature and a greener world? This club is for you! In Green club, you will learn about different plants and flowers and explore ways to protect the planet. Through gardening and creative projects, you will be able to develop your knowledge of the world and the skills to become a responsible citizen. 

Ms. Llacer

Ms. Read

Day

Time

Musical Theatre Club

4-5-6

FRI

PM

Boo Theatre & Entertainment are delighted to be running the Musical Theatre Club for the Spring Term. Boo Theatre is run by Jake & Becky - both professional actors with over ten years’ experience & a true passion for teaching & introducing others to the arts.

Both Becky & Jake have an array of professional credits between them (The Gruffalo West End, UK and International Tour, Cartoon Network, BBC Doctors, Rapunzel UK tour, CBBC UK Tour and the Olivier Nominated show ‘Oi Frog & Friends; (West End & UK tour). - to name a few and both have performed professionally all over the world.

Alongside exploring and developing Drama skills such as Improvisation, Mime and Movement Diction & Projection, Use of imagination & Characterisation - we also aim to enhance key life skills such as self-confidence, the importance of teamwork, public speaking and reading.

Boo Theatre Coach

Day

Time

Neon Arts & Craft Club

1-2

FRI

PM

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. 

Glo Glo Kidz Coach

Day

Time

Ukulele Club

3-4-5-6

FRI

PM

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. 

Ms. Porter

Day

Time

Chess Club

4-5-6

Mon AM

Children can learn to play a game of strategy using critical thinking. This will provide children with problem skills and enrich their analytical thinking. It also helps children retain information, improve test scores, solve problems, remain calm under pressure, and perform well in school. 

Mr. Coke

Day

Time

Chess Club

1-2-3

Wed AM

Children can learn to play a game of strategy using critical thinking. This will provide children with problem skills and enrich their analytical thinking. It also helps children retain information, improve test scores, solve problems, remain calm under pressure, and perform well in school. 

Mr. Coke