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At Leigh Academy Peninsula East, we value the participation in extra curricular activities. Across the school, children have participated  in a range of enrichment clubs, each one offering a different way to develop children’s interest in different ways. From threading needles to crafting stories, from mindful breathing to phonics games, the energy has been infectious.

Sewing Club

Sewing Club has been a blend  of creativity, patience and problem‑solving working with Spinola to create bookmarks. Children have learned how to thread needles, sew simple stitches and bring small fabric creations to life. They made these bookmarks by sewing the letters of their names. The pride on their faces as they completed their handmade projects has been a joy to witness. Many discovered that sewing isn’t just a craft,  it’s a calming, confidence‑building skill that rewards perseverance.

Mindfulness Club

In Mindfulness Club, pupils explored ways to slow down, breathe deeply and tune into the present moment. They worked with Miss Goldfinch, through gentle activities such as mindful colouring, guided breathing and gratitude reflections, children developed strategies for calm they can use both in and out of the classroom. It has been inspiring to see them embrace stillness and recognise the power of taking a pause.

Creative Writing Club

The children have been busy  working with Miss Holtshausen  dreaming up characters, building worlds and experimenting with language. Creative Writing Club has given them the space to play with ideas, share their work and celebrate the magic of storytelling. From poems to mini-adventures, their imaginative voices have grown stronger each week, and the confidence with which they read aloud has been truly heartwarming.

Phonics Club

Phonics Club has been full of enthusiasm, laughter and those wonderful moments. Children have  been working with practised blending, segmenting and recognising sounds through games, challenges and playful activities . Their growing confidence as readers has been clear to see, and the club has helped many strengthen their early literacy skills in a fun, supportive environment.

The children enjoyed other clubs such as football and gymnastics clubs this term. It is great to see the children enjoying these enrichment activities and we're looking forward to see them signing up for more of these clubs next module.