AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS
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| Here at Birdwell Primary School we offer children the opportunity to join after school clubs which run shortly after school has finished at 3.30 p.m. Any children wishing to join any of these clubs are most welcome. Further information about clubs being run and how to join can be found below. |
 Drama Club
Astonishing Actors Fun Club is the new name for what was called the 'Drama Club' The club runs every Wednesday, 3.30 p.m. - 4.30 p.m. for Key Satge 2 children. The club is run by Mrs Priest and Miss Ellis. The activities in the club include playing drama games, writing and performing our own plays, reading and acting other peoples plays, creating fantasy worlds and making puppets. Anyone interested in joining our club should contact either Mrs Priest or Miss Ellis who will be happy to discuss the club with you.
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 Chess Club
The Chess Club runs every Friday afternoon between 3.30 p.m. and 4.30 p.m. It is a very succesful club with 18 commited members. It is run by Mr Caulfield and Mrs Atkinson with the cost of each session being £1.50. Beginners are taught using an interactive whiteboard, which promotes fun when learning. Players are given lessons about the objectives of the game, the board and each individual piece. There are individual chess games played in teams using the 'giant chess.' We hold mini tournaments within the club to find each players' ability. We also enter the annual British Land UK Chess Challenge. Information, views and results about the Chess Club can be found on the notice board in school. Further information about the club and how to join can be obtained by contacting Mrs Atkinson in school.
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 Karate Club
Karate Club is run by Mr Hussain who is a registered Instructor/Examiner. The club is run every Thursday after school between 3.45 p.m. and 4.45 p.m. Children can wear P.E. kit to start with and if they enjoy it they can purchase a karate suit. Anyone from 4 to 100 years old is welcome and no prior expreience is needed. The karate is based on Tang-Soo-Do and Kung-Foo martial arts of self defense. It is a good activity for both physical fitness and developing the mind. Regular attendance is preferred by members or they will get left behind on some of the training. As children develop their skills they will be tested for grades and belts. Anyone wishing to obtain further information about the club should contact Mr Hussain in school.
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Choir
Choir is run by Mrs Atkinson and meets every Monday afternoon between 3.30p.m. and 4.45p.m. All children are welcome to join, as our philosophy is 'Every Voice Matters.' The cost for each session the children attend is £1.50. This is to pay for CD's, Teeshirts, Travel Expenses to venues attended and Music etc. Some of the venues that our choir has sung at are Barnsley Town Hall, Sheffield Arena and Wombwell Operatics Centre. |
Football Training
Football training is run by Gary who is a qualified football coach. It runs all through the football season every Tuesday evening between 3.30 pm to 4.30 pm. Football competitions are entered and is open to all children from year one to year six with an interest in playing football. The cost of the training is £1.50 every training day. Anyone interested in joining the training should turn up for training wearing full kit including shorts/jogging trousers, teeshirt/jogging top, trainers and shin pads MUST always be worn. |
