Good to Know

Enrichment activities are beneficial to your child’s personal and social development. Children who participate in enrichment activities often have better school attendance, improved academic performance, and loftier aspirations.

Enrichment activities can provide students with opportunities to:

• increase their participation in physical activity and improve fitness levels

• further their knowledge, understanding and skills developed within the curriculum

• try out activities not included within the curriculum

• begin to specialise in specific activities

• make independent choices and decisions about their participation

• become involved in the organisation, management and leadership of activities

• take part in activities for recreation, fun, competition and social awareness

• socialise with students from different classes / year groups and make new friends

Below are some tips to help you support your child in making a choice:

• Talk to your child and find out how they feel about the activity. Let them choose at least one club or activity themselves. Help them choose activities that reflect who they are and what they want to learn: don’t impose your preferences. Explain that it is important and fun to try new things.

• Consider a mix of activities. The benefits of exercise are huge, so including a sport would be a good start. Extracurricular activities allow children to experience what it means to be a team member or group leader.

• Finally, avoid signing up for too many activities. Children need to have independent playtime as well as a programme of structured activities, so leave time for a family dinner, watching TV, and relaxing. Perhaps set aside some activities for the next cycle, to ensure a variety of experiences.

• All in all, lunchtime clubs and after-school activities can provide enrichment, adventure, and variety. They can enhance knowledge and build character. Spend a while choosing the right activity with your child and you will reap the benefits.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• We would like to inform you that an activity will commence once the specific group has reached a number of 7 students.  If we do not have participation of 7 students, the specific activity may not start and we will inform you in advance.

• We recommend reviewing the Fee information and Payment Dates for After-School Activities prior to selecting your child's program.

• As soon as you decide with your child which activity s/he would like to attend, please complete the online Enrichment Activities Form below, by Tuesday 30th of September.

• For those of you whose child will need to use the Late Bus, please consult the map carefully to identify at which bus stop number you wish your child to be dropped off. Activities begin at 15.45 and finish at 17.00.

Students can use the Late Bus which departs from school at 17.10.