Abingdon Prep Symphony Orchestra
Abingdon Prep Symphony Orchestra
Whatever your level, playing in an ensemble is a really important and fun part of learning an instrument. Come and join the Abingdon Prep Symphony Orchestra to play music from Star Wars to Mozart!
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Spring | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 3 |
Spring | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 4 |
Spring | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 5 |
Spring | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 6 |
Spring | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Spring | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Summer | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 3 |
Summer | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 4 |
Summer | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 5 |
Summer | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 6 |
Summer | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Summer | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
ABRSM Aural Warriors
ABRSM Aural Warriors
Do you have a Grade exam coming up? Concerned about your aural tests? Come along for some extra practice in a fun and supportive environment.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Spring | Tuesday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 3 |
Spring | Tuesday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 4 |
Spring | Tuesday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 5 |
Spring | Tuesday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 6 |
Spring | Tuesday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 7 |
Spring | Tuesday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 8 |
Summer | Tuesday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 3 |
Summer | Tuesday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 4 |
Summer | Tuesday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 5 |
Summer | Tuesday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 6 |
Summer | Tuesday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 7 |
Summer | Tuesday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 8 |
Amazing Artists
Amazing Artists
Come along to the Art room and join our Head of Art to craft and create something amazing! We will learn about awesome artists, super sculptures, crazy crafts and silly sketches.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Wednesday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 1 |
Autumn | Wednesday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 2 |
Spring | Wednesday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 1 |
Spring | Wednesday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 2 |
Summer | Wednesday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 1 |
Summer | Wednesday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 2 |
Ancient Greek
Ancient Greek
Alpha, Beta, Gamma… What did Odysseus say to the Cyclops? Come along on our adventures as we learn Ancient Greek!
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Spring | Thursday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 4 |
Spring | Thursday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 5 |
Spring | Thursday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 6 |
Spring | Thursday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Spring | Thursday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Annual Design Challenge
Annual Design Challenge
Every year the DT department sets a whole school design challenge where pupils, staff and parents rise to the creative brief. Exhibits are displayed in the main hallway and form part of the Art & Design Exhibition in May. Recent challenges include ‘The Great APS Wooden Spoon Exhibition’, ‘Upcycled Plastic Bottle Challenge’ and ‘Upcycled Paper Challenge’.
The community response is always outstanding with ideas displaying out-of-the-box thinking and ingenious creativity on all levels.
Archery *
Archery *
Pupils are taught archery by a qualified archery coach. It aims to build coordination, strength and concentration. Suitable for all abilities, the sessions consist of target shooting, games and competitions with an emphasis on enjoyment.
The charge is £6 per lunch time session and £7.50 per after school session and will be applied to each pupil’s termly account in arrears. Please note that a charge for all sessions for the term will be applied regardless of sessions attended unless a pupil has been attending a school generated fixture or event and is unable to attend the activity for that reason.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 3 |
Autumn | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 4 |
Autumn | Tuesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 5 |
Autumn | Tuesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 6 |
Autumn | Thursday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 6 |
Autumn | Thursday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Autumn | Thursday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Spring | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 3 |
Spring | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 4 |
Spring | Tuesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 5 |
Spring | Tuesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 6 |
Spring | Thursday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 6 |
Spring | Thursday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Spring | Thursday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Summer | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 3 |
Summer | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 4 |
Summer | Tuesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 5 |
Summer | Tuesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 6 |
Summer | Thursday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 6 |
Summer | Thursday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Summer | Thursday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Art Award/Scholarship
Art Award/Scholarship
Art scholarship candidates will explore the process of creating a portfolio, working towards an arts interview and preparing for their drawing exam.
Arts award students will also create a portfolio with structured themes, however focussing more on practical skills and sharing those with others in preparation for their moderation and Bronze award from Trinity College London.
If you are interested in pursuing either of these clubs please do talk to Sherrey directly. This club is by invitation only – for year 7 and 8 students demonstrating a keen passion for creative arts.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Autumn | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Spring | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Spring | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Summer | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Summer | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Art Club
Art Club
Pupils will explore artists both historical and contemporary to inspire a variety of artistic experiments.
We also link to world events such as Christmas, Easter, Diwali, Remembrance Day and at times work on the set, and props for school plays.
We structure the club alternating between a taught session and free choice week for pupils to work on pieces of their own choosing too.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Monday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 3 |
Autumn | Monday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 4 |
Autumn | Wednesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 5 |
Autumn | Wednesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 6 |
Spring | Monday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 3 |
Spring | Monday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 4 |
Spring | Wednesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 5 |
Spring | Wednesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 6 |
Summer | Monday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 3 |
Summer | Monday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 4 |
Summer | Wednesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 5 |
Summer | Wednesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 6 |
Athletics
Athletics
The aim of the Athletics Club is to provide an opportunity for all those with an interest to learn and to develop new skills. The club has a structured programme of coaching and regular competition that takes place in the Summer term against a large number of schools, at a local, regional and national level. Coaching is provided across a wide range of track and field events.
Training takes place during curriculum PE lessons and as part of the Other Half. Sports Day is held at the Senior School’s Tilsley Park with superb athletic facilities including an eight lane, floodlit track with steeplechase, pole vault, high jump and long jump facilities, a new throws area for javelin, shot put and discus as well as a 300 seat covered grandstand.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Summer | Friday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 3 |
Summer | Friday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 4 |
Summer | Friday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 5 |
Summer | Friday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 6 |
Summer | Friday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 7 |
Summer | Friday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 8 |
Aussie Rules
Aussie Rules
In the summer term, we will be offering an Aussie Rules club, courtesy of our Australian Gap student, Jack Foster, who has a lot of experience of this game in his native Australia. Aussie Rules is a really exciting sport that incorporates some brilliant skills, and this club would offer a unique opportunity to try it out. No previous experience is necessary!
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Summer | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 5 |
Summer | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 6 |
Badminton
Badminton
Year 8 or Year 7 have half a term each of badminton. Warm-up games are played (which tend to take on a bit of a competitive challenge in themselves) before the games commence in earnest! The Club promotes enjoyment of the sport, whilst giving some tips and strategies for game improvement.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Autumn | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Spring | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Spring | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Summer | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Summer | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Summer | Wednesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 3 |
Summer | Wednesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 4 |
Band Academy
Band Academy
Rock up to Band Academy to develop rock school skills. Suitable for all levels, beginner to the more experienced. Each term culminates in a Battle of the Bands or Band on the Wall live music experience.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Spring | Wednesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 7 |
Spring | Wednesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 8 |
Summer | Wednesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 7 |
Summer | Wednesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 8 |
Basketball
Basketball
Senior Basketball Club aims to provide boys with the skills and game awareness required to play in competitive situations. It will build upon the skills developed in PE lessons and as such is accessible by players of all abilities. There will be music, time to shoot hoops without pressure, and of course a good workout!
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Thursday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Spring | Thursday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Spring | Thursday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Summer | Thursday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Summer | Thursday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Beat Club
Beat Club
In Beat Club, pupils will have fun exploring rhythms on a variety of beat and sound-making instruments using call & response, language, and improvisatory techniques to develop musicality and teamwork skills.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Monday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 1 |
Autumn | Monday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 2 |
Spring | Monday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 1 |
Spring | Monday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 2 |
Big Questions in STEM
Big Questions in STEM
When was the last time you questioned one of life’s big mysteries? Why is the sky blue? Where does the universe begin and where does it end? Why do we age and will we continue to age in the future? What would happen if insects disappeared? Through an abundance of natural curiosity and aided by online research and discussion, pupils create a Self Organised Learning Environment (SOLE) to seek answers to open-ended ‘Big Questions’. They will collate their ideas in order to present them to their peers. You never know what you might discover in the process; new ideas, different ways of looking at the world, a subject to unfold further?
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Summer | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 5 |
Summer | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 6 |
Blogging and Photo Editing
Blogging and Photo Editing
Pupils will learn how to create their own personal blog. A blog is an online diary or informational website, where pupils can record their opinions, stories or interests as well as photos and videos. Blogs can focus on a single topic or a wide range of themes and ideas, therefore, it is ideal for those pupils who enjoy writing and have clear ideas of what they would like to write about. Their blog will not be visible on the web, however, they will be able to invite family members to view their blog should they wish.
Board Games and Card Games
Board Games and Card Games
This club is for anyone who enjoys playing board games or card games. You will have the opportunity to play some old favourites, as well as be introduced to some new games. Some games will require teamwork or strategy, others will be based on luck and chance – but all will be fun to play!
Board Masters
Board Masters
Pupils have the opportunity to play and explore a number of exciting board games each week. Not only will this be a fun club but it will help develop problem solving and decision making skills as well as helping pupils to learn how to be a ‘good sport’ when playing competitive games. Some weeks we will focus on one game and learn all the rules associated with that game – so get ready parents for the board game battles to commence at home!
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Friday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 1 |
Autumn | Friday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 2 |
Spring | Friday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 1 |
Spring | Friday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 2 |
Summer | Friday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 1 |
Summer | Friday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 2 |
Book Worms
Book Worms
Every week the boys will be able to discover new genres and explore new and exciting books to read. We will have time to talk about the books we read, share recommendations and take part in book-based activities.
Brain STEMS
Brain STEMS
Come and join us for Year 5-6 Brain STEMS where we will discover the world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths), completing projects in the different areas and understanding the importance of each one in society. If you enjoy building, fixing or simply applying your knowledge, this club will be sure to motivate you.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Tuesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 5 |
Autumn | Tuesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 6 |
Spring | Tuesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 5 |
Spring | Tuesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 6 |
Business Tycoon
Business Tycoon
This club provides additional opportunities and support for the ‘Tycoon in Schools‘ Enterprise competition, which all Year 7 pupils will be entering during their ICT lessons in the Autumn term.
Working together in teams, they will develop an idea for a product or service for which they will write a business plan and create a presentation to pitch for a start-up loan from the Peter Jones Foundation.
They will use their ICT skills to create a variety of sales and marketing materials including presentations, posters, videos and spreadsheets, leading up to a product launch at the Christmas Bazaar.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Wednesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Spring | Wednesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Cello Ensemble
Cello Ensemble
Pupils will learn how to play effectively as an ensemble, and will learn a variety of music in different musical styles, and build further on fundamental aspects of cello technique. Due to the nature of the ensemble, this is an invitation only club, and parents of applicable cellists will be contacted directly about this exciting opportunity.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Thursday | 12:15 - 12:45 | 4 |
Autumn | Thursday | 12:15 - 12:45 | 5 |
Autumn | Thursday | 12:15 - 12:45 | 6 |
Autumn | Thursday | 12:15 - 12:45 | 7 |
Autumn | Thursday | 12:15 - 12:45 | 8 |
Spring | Thursday | 12:15 - 12:45 | 4 |
Spring | Thursday | 12:15 - 12:45 | 5 |
Spring | Thursday | 12:15 - 12:45 | 6 |
Spring | Thursday | 12:15 - 12:45 | 7 |
Spring | Thursday | 12:15 - 12:45 | 8 |
Summer | Thursday | 12:15 - 12:45 | 4 |
Summer | Thursday | 12:15 - 12:45 | 5 |
Summer | Thursday | 12:15 - 12:45 | 6 |
Summer | Thursday | 12:15 - 12:45 | 7 |
Summer | Thursday | 12:15 - 12:45 | 8 |
Chess
Chess
Chess Club takes place every week throughout the year. We play in a relaxed environment and boys of any standard are welcome. Boys are matched with similar standard players and are given individual advice to help improve their play. The house chess championship is a keenly contested event at the end of each year!
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 6 |
Autumn | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Autumn | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Autumn | Friday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 3 |
Autumn | Friday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 4 |
Autumn | Friday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 5 |
Spring | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 6 |
Spring | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Spring | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Spring | Friday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 3 |
Spring | Friday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 4 |
Spring | Friday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 5 |
Summer | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 6 |
Summer | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Summer | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Summer | Friday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 3 |
Summer | Friday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 4 |
Summer | Friday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 5 |
Code Crackers Club
Code Crackers Club
In Code Crackers club the pupils are introduced to the basics of programming; selecting objects, making sequences and loops in order to create their own code. They will have the opportunity to play programming games and use cool coding apps such as ‘Beebot’ and ‘Daisy the Dinosaur’.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Wednesday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 1 |
Autumn | Wednesday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 2 |
Spring | Wednesday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 1 |
Spring | Wednesday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 2 |
Summer | Wednesday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 1 |
Summer | Wednesday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 2 |
Computer Gaming Club
Computer Gaming Club
This club is a lunchtime session to play a curated selection of online games, in a safe and organised environment. It is suitable for Year 3 and 4 pupils who want to have fun playing online games together, while developing a range of skills including collaboration, problem solving, creativity and strategic thinking.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Tuesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 3 |
Autumn | Tuesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 4 |
Spring | Tuesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 3 |
Spring | Tuesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 4 |
Summer | Tuesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 3 |
Summer | Tuesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 4 |
Construction Club
Construction Club
Can you build a tower taller than a teacher? Can you help Paddington Bear to cross a river? Each week in this club the children will be invited to complete a new building challenge, using construction toys and teamwork!
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Summer | Thursday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 0 |
Countdown
Countdown
Viewers of ‘Countdown’, the ever popular Channel 4 daytime word and number quiz show, will know of its addictive qualities. Once you have started to find the longest words possible from a combination of 9 vowels and consonants, solve number problems from 6 randomly selected numbers or tried to solve the 9 letter conundrum, you will have word and number patterns spinning through your head. And it has very positive benefits for spelling, vocabulary and mental maths. Stefan will host and manage proceedings as the Junior Countdowners in the club try to solve each round following the same format as the TV programme.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Wednesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 6 |
Autumn | Wednesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Autumn | Wednesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Spring | Wednesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 6 |
Spring | Wednesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Spring | Wednesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Summer | Wednesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 6 |
Summer | Wednesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Summer | Wednesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Craft Club
Craft Club
Craft Club is for anyone who wants some extra creativity with wood, textiles or plastics. It happens in the DT room with Katie.
We might be making a wooden building or a noughts and crosses game – the tasks are variable and always exciting!
Creative Arts
Creative Arts
Pupils will focus on the process of creating contemporary artwork rather than just the outcome, exploring modern ways of experimenting with a wide range of unusual materials, as well as more regular art processes; such as card sculpture, photography, 3D building and painting.
Art Scholarship candidates are encouraged to attend if possible to add a deeper breadth to portfolios.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Autumn | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Spring | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Spring | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Summer | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Summer | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Cricket
Cricket
We play a range of fixtures against other schools and ensure that all children get to represent the school from Years 3-8 in matches.
A variety of cricket Other Half activities run throughout the school and are coached by staff within the sports department. Sessions are aimed at any pupil who would like to practise and improve their cricket, furthering the skills learnt during sports lessons. All sessions are designed to be fun and help develop a passion for the sport.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Spring | Friday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 3 |
Spring | Friday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 4 |
Summer | Tuesday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 5 |
Summer | Tuesday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 6 |
Summer | Tuesday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 7 |
Summer | Tuesday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 8 |
Cricket Nets *
Cricket Nets *
Cricket Nets run in a variety of guises through the school all year round. The boys will hone their batting, bowling and fielding skills with drills, net sessions and fun games utilising the excellent facilities, including the bowling machine and video analysis.
The charge is £7.50 per pupil per session and will be applied to each pupil’s termly account in arrears. Please note that a charge for all sessions for the term will be applied regardless of sessions attended unless a pupil has been attending a school generated fixture or event and is unable to attend the activity for that reason.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Monday | 16:15 – 17:45 | 7 |
Autumn | Monday | 16:15 – 17:45 | 8 |
Autumn | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:45 | 5 |
Autumn | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:45 | 6 |
Spring | Monday | 16:15 – 17:45 | 7 |
Spring | Monday | 16:15 – 17:45 | 8 |
Spring | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:45 | 5 |
Spring | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:45 | 6 |
Summer | Monday | 16:15 – 17:45 | 7 |
Summer | Monday | 16:15 – 17:45 | 8 |
Summer | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:45 | 5 |
Summer | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:45 | 6 |
Cricket Skills
Cricket Skills
Would you like to become a great cricketer and have lots of fun? If so, this club is for you! We will learn the fundamental skills needed to play cricket and improve on those that we already have, this will be through playing a variety of small team games and paired activities. There is also an opportunity to brush up on the rules and guidelines, so listening carefully and following instructions will be key!
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Monday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 1 |
Autumn | Monday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 2 |
Spring | Monday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 1 |
Spring | Monday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 2 |
Summer | Monday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 2 |
Summer | Tuesday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 1 |
Cross Country
Cross Country
There is a rich tradition of cross country throughout the Abingdon Foundation.
Pupils at Abingdon Prep School have the opportunity to participate in cross country running in PE, Games and our Other Half programme. The cross country club is inclusive and friendly and is one of the most popular choices amongst our pupils.
Values such as teamwork, determination, resilience and commitment are developed, as well as an understanding of how to maintain a healthy body and mind through movement.
For the more competitive, pupils have the opportunity to compete at a local, regional and national level, where we have had a number of impressive performances.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Friday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 3 |
Autumn | Friday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 4 |
Autumn | Friday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 5 |
Autumn | Friday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 6 |
Autumn | Friday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 7 |
Autumn | Friday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 8 |
Spring | Friday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 3 |
Spring | Friday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 4 |
Spring | Friday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 5 |
Spring | Friday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 6 |
Spring | Friday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 7 |
Spring | Friday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 8 |
Debating Society
Debating Society
Each week a different issue is debated, with two speakers speaking in favour of a motion and two speakers speaking against. There are also opportunities to speak and ask questions ‘from the floor’. Recent motions have concerned Britain’s response to the Syrian refugee crisis, Britain’s membership of the European Union and the industrial action taken by junior doctors.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 5 |
Autumn | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 6 |
Autumn | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Autumn | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Spring | Friday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 5 |
Spring | Friday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 6 |
Spring | Friday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 7 |
Spring | Friday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 8 |
Summer | Friday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 5 |
Summer | Friday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 6 |
Summer | Friday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 7 |
Summer | Friday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 8 |
Design, Create and Innovate Club
Design, Create and Innovate Club
Design, create and innovate club is a great opportunity for any budding designers to build on their DT and problem solving skills, using a range of materials and processes. The young designers will be set monthly briefs and challenges such as ‘making a usable pencil case from rubbish’ or ‘create a board game to help year 3 learn their times tables’. In our exciting new DT space, the designers will get to explore and hone their skills while having great fun.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Tuesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 7 |
Autumn | Tuesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 8 |
Autumn | Wednesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 3 |
Autumn | Wednesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 4 |
Autumn | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 5 |
Autumn | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 6 |
Spring | Tuesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 7 |
Spring | Tuesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 8 |
Spring | Wednesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 3 |
Spring | Wednesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 4 |
Spring | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 5 |
Spring | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 6 |
Summer | Wednesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 3 |
Summer | Wednesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 4 |
Summer | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 5 |
Summer | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 6 |
Summer | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Summer | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Dodgeball
Dodgeball
Dip, Dodge, Duck, Dive and Dodge again… the 5 Ds of Dodgeball.
It is a fast game that demands lightening reactions and unparalleled teamwork. This sport requires fast minds and even faster bodies!
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Wednesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Autumn | Wednesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Autumn | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 5 |
Autumn | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 6 |
Spring | Wednesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Spring | Wednesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Spring | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 5 |
Spring | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 6 |
Summer | Wednesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Summer | Wednesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Summer | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 5 |
Summer | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 6 |
Drama in the Woods
Drama in the Woods
Come along and make the most of our woodland as the perfect setting for drama games and performances as we move around different areas creating scenes as we go.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Summer | Tuesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 3 |
Summer | Tuesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 4 |
Drama Scholars Club
Drama Scholars Club
Scholarship Drama is a Year 8 invitation only club that will run for those who are planning on taking a Drama Scholarship in 2022 or have shown a keen interest in this subject for several years. The club will involve improvisational activities, studying plays, watching productions and general dramatic skills.
Eco Club
Eco Club
Have you been inspired by David Attenborough and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall to turn the tide on global warming and plastics in our oceans? Come along to Eco club and help us make a difference here at APS!
Fantasy Football
Fantasy Football
Do you have the managerial qualities to take your team to the top!? Come and be the manager of your own virtual premier league football team. You will kick off the season by selecting and drafting your first team. Each week, check out your score on our weekly section leaderboard, get football news updates on players and make changes to your team for the following week. Could you be the next Pep Guardiola?
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Tuesday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 5 |
Autumn | Tuesday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 6 |
Spring | Tuesday | 16:10 - 17:00 | 5 |
Spring | Tuesday | 16:10 - 17:00 | 6 |
Summer | Tuesday | 16:10 - 17:10 | 5 |
Summer | Tuesday | 16:10 - 17:10 | 6 |
Fencing *
Fencing *
Pupils will learn the basics of fencing and develop their skills under the guidance of Herman du Preez, Senior Coach for Abingdon School. Herman holds a British Fencing Associating, Level 5 qualification in Foil, Epee and Sabre. He also has a Fencing Masters Diploma from Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary. Having coached numerous international, national, county and public school gold medal winners during his 20 years of coaching, Herman has been working at Abingdon School since 2001. Pupils will be provided with the necessary equipment for the sessions.
The charge is £7.50 per pupil per session and will be applied to each pupil’s termly account in arrears. Please note that a charge for all sessions for the term will be applied regardless of sessions attended unless a pupil has been attending a school generated fixture or event and is unable to attend the activity for that reason.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Tuesday | 16:15 – 17:45 | 5 |
Autumn | Tuesday | 16:15 – 17:45 | 6 |
Autumn | Tuesday | 16:15 – 17:45 | 7 |
Autumn | Tuesday | 16:15 – 17:45 | 8 |
Spring | Tuesday | 16:15 – 17:45 | 5 |
Spring | Tuesday | 16:15 – 17:45 | 6 |
Spring | Tuesday | 16:15 – 17:45 | 7 |
Spring | Tuesday | 16:15 – 17:45 | 8 |
Summer | Tuesday | 16:15 – 17:45 | 5 |
Summer | Tuesday | 16:15 – 17:45 | 6 |
Summer | Tuesday | 16:15 – 17:45 | 7 |
Summer | Tuesday | 16:15 – 17:45 | 8 |
Football
Football
Football is a very popular sport at APS with all children from Years 3-8 representing the school in matches. Additional clubs are designed to allow players of all abilities to further their skills and develop their understanding of match play and tactics, with enjoyment of the sport being at the heart of each session.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Spring | Tuesday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 5 |
Spring | Tuesday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 6 |
Spring | Tuesday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 7 |
Spring | Tuesday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 8 |
Spring | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 3 |
Spring | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 4 |
Football Skills
Football Skills
Are you looking to improve your footballing skills and have fun at the same time? If so this may be the club for you! All of the best players spend their lives improving their knowledge and ball skills, so we will be learning new skills as well as practising and refining the skills we already have, with a variety of small team and paired activities. There will be a chance to brush up on the basic rules and guidelines too, so listening carefully and following instructions will be key!
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Spring | Friday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 1 |
Spring | Friday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 2 |
Funtime Friday
Funtime Friday
Each Friday we will try different fun, relaxing activities and games to unwind from a busy week of learning. Our Funtime Friday club will include everything from yoga and team games to jigsaws and mindfulness colouring.
Gardening Club
Gardening Club
Do you have green fingers? Can you grow plants as strong and tall as the beanstalk that Jack climbed up? Would you like to find out? Come along to gardening club and get hands on with the soil and seeds and see what you can grow!
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Friday | 12:15 - 12:45 | 5 |
Autumn | Friday | 12:15 - 12:45 | 6 |
Autumn | Friday | 12:15 - 12:45 | 7 |
Autumn | Friday | 12:15 - 12:45 | 8 |
Summer | Friday | 12:15 - 12:45 | 5 |
Summer | Friday | 12:15 - 12:45 | 6 |
Summer | Friday | 12:15 - 12:45 | 7 |
Summer | Friday | 12:15 - 12:45 | 8 |
Geography Quiz Club
Geography Quiz Club
Come and put your geographical knowledge to the test in our exciting club. We will be practising for the Oxfordshire Geographical Association World Wise Quiz in the Autumn term – an entertaining University Challenge style quiz against other local schools where pupils compete in teams of three. The format is very broad with different rounds drawing on UK knowledge, mapwork, flags, fieldwork, Google Earth, current affairs and physical geography. An opportunity for you to extend your knowledge and have fun with your friends.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Autumn | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Spring | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Spring | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Get up and Go
Get up and Go
A fun session based around movement and games. Anything goes as long as we move. It might be team games, games with equipment, yoga and relaxation, moving to the groove or even walking in places we haven’t ever discovered before. Bring your water bottle and get ready to GOOOOO!
Glorious Games
Glorious Games
Are you looking for a bit of Friday afternoon fun? Glorious Games could be exactly what you need to end the busy week with. All screens are off limits for this opportunity to explore board games, mini team games, learn some card games or become a master puzzler… or even design your own game. Come along!
Golf *
Golf *
Pupils are taught by golf coaches from the JD Golf Academy. During sessions they learn the fundamentals needed to play golf as well as a range of shots to use on the golf course in a fun, active learning environment. No matter what age or golfing ability the aim is to help build confidence and help develop golfers for the future.
The charge is £6.50 per lunch time session and £7.50 per after school session and will be applied to each pupil’s termly account in arrears. Please note that a charge for all sessions for the term will be applied regardless of sessions attended unless a pupil has been attending a school generated fixture or event and is unable to attend the activity for that reason.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Friday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 3 |
Autumn | Friday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 4 |
Autumn | Friday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 5 |
Autumn | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 6 |
Autumn | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Autumn | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Spring | Friday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 3 |
Spring | Friday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 4 |
Spring | Friday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 5 |
Spring | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 6 |
Spring | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Spring | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Summer | Friday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 3 |
Summer | Friday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 4 |
Summer | Friday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 5 |
Summer | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 6 |
Summer | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Summer | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Guitar Group
Guitar Group
Paul Wisby runs this ensemble. Whenever they play in end of term concerts, they always manage to inspire more pupils to take up the instrument.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 3 |
Autumn | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 4 |
Autumn | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 5 |
Autumn | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 6 |
Autumn | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Autumn | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Spring | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 3 |
Spring | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 4 |
Spring | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 5 |
Spring | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 6 |
Spring | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Spring | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Summer | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 3 |
Summer | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 4 |
Summer | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 5 |
Summer | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 6 |
Summer | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Summer | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Have a go sport
Have a go sport
Have you ever wanted to have a go at lots of different new sports to see if you like them? Have a go sport is the perfect club for you. You will get to try some exciting new sports you won’t learn in PE or Games including netball, baseball, softball and Danish longball. You will be shown how to play and have great fun with your friends as you learn.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Wednesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 3 |
Autumn | Wednesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 4 |
Spring | Wednesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 3 |
Spring | Wednesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 4 |
Hockey Club
Hockey Club
Hockey club has an emphasis on fun and aims to introduce boys to the game. They will work on stick skills, both reverse and open side, passing movement and will start to look at some 3D skills too. A range of drills will reinforce match play situations in both attack and defence.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 5 |
Autumn | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 6 |
Autumn | Friday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 3 |
Autumn | Friday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 4 |
Spring | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 5 |
Spring | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 6 |
Hubble Bubble
Hubble Bubble
Each weekly session will focus on hands-on science experiments that help build scientific enquiry, investigation skills and encourage a love of science. Using the children’s own questions as stimulus the experiments may vary. From exploring how an egg could bounce to making magnetic slime, we will discover the wonders of science and try to find answers to some of our big questions.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Tuesday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 2 |
Spring | Tuesday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 2 |
Summer | Tuesday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 2 |
Indoor Football
Indoor Football
This is an exciting, action packed club in which the boys are put into teams and play indoor football simply for fun. Four teams are formed early in the term, and each week points are available in league matches, along with internal transfers at various intervals aimed to keep the competition fresh.
Jazz Band
Jazz Band
This group is led by our jazz specialist, Simon Currie. They play anything from The Pink Panther to the James Bond theme and many blues pieces. They are always a popular item in the school concerts, and the audience love to clap along.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 3 |
Autumn | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 4 |
Autumn | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 5 |
Autumn | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 6 |
Autumn | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 7 |
Autumn | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 8 |
Spring | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 3 |
Spring | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 4 |
Spring | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 5 |
Spring | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 6 |
Spring | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 7 |
Spring | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 8 |
Summer | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 3 |
Summer | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 4 |
Summer | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 5 |
Summer | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 6 |
Summer | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 7 |
Summer | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 8 |
Junior Choir
Junior Choir
There are no auditions for Junior Choir; the only requirement is to have a go and sing! We rehearse once a week during lunch break and enjoy a variety of songs, some of which include two part harmonies. Children have an opportunity to perform at the Christmas and Summer concerts where their enthusiasm and pride in what they have achieved always shines through.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 3 |
Autumn | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 4 |
Autumn | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 5 |
Spring | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 3 |
Spring | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 4 |
Spring | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 5 |
Summer | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 3 |
Summer | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 4 |
Summer | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 5 |
Junior Cooking Club *
Junior Cooking Club *
Pupils will develop a passion for food and will equip themselves with the skills to feed themselves healthily, with simple ingredients and enthusiasm! Each week we will be making something delicious to take home (if it makes it that far!) from tasty cheese and veggie pinwheel snacks to creatively crafted and delicious cupcakes. Sessions are run by Kate who is the owner of Cakes by Desire. Her speciality is cake art and as a trained Primary school teacher she aims to develop pupils’ love of cooking to find their inner chef.
The charge is £13.50 per session per pupil (which includes all ingredients) and will be applied to each pupil’s termly account in arrears. Please note that a charge for all sessions for the term will be applied regardless of sessions attended unless a pupil has been attending a school generated fixture or event and is unable to attend the activity for that reason.
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Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Tuesday | 16:10 - 17:10 | 5 |
Autumn | Tuesday | 16:10 - 17:10 | 6 |
Spring | Tuesday | 16:10 - 17:10 | 5 |
Spring | Tuesday | 16:10 - 17:10 | 6 |
Summer | Tuesday | 16:10 - 17:10 | 5 |
Summer | Tuesday | 16:10 - 17:10 | 6 |
Junior Pokemon Masters
Junior Pokemon Masters
A club for Pokemon enthusiasts to come along to not only battle with their cards, but design and create their very own Pokemon and cards to be used in club battles! The club will be a mixture of designing, creating, battling and sharing our own Pokemon World stories. Please note: this is not a space for trading.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Summer | Tuesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 5 |
Summer | Tuesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 6 |
Junior Teacher
Junior Teacher
Junior Teacher provides the pupils with an exciting opportunity to be in charge for a session! Pupils can sign up to teach their peers a skill or an interest. Ranging from learning some phrases in a new language, a card trick, cartoon drawing or all about karate – the choice is yours. Supported by a member of staff, this is an opportunity to learn leadership skills and learn something new from your friends. There is no need to sign up for this club and pupils can choose whether to attend a session each week or not.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Summer | Thursday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 3 |
Summer | Thursday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 4 |
Junior Writers’ Club
Junior Writers’ Club
In this club, we will be looking at free writing for enjoyment. Every week we will tackle a new genre such as poetry, descriptive writing, stories and newspaper articles. The idea is that the boys can write for pleasure and can be creative, producing pieces of written work that they might not normally be able to within school.
Junkyard Music
Junkyard Music
Have you ever played the plant pot or made your own guitar from things you find lying around? In Junkyard Music we will make our own instruments by recycling everyday materials then learning to play them with our friends to create our own music.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Summer | Monday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 1 |
Summer | Monday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 2 |
Karaoke Club
Karaoke Club
Seniors
Singing is such an important part of any developing musician’s skillset. If you can stand up in front of your peers and sing, you can stand up in front of anyone and do anything. Karaoke Club is a fun way to let off some steam. We will sing songs that you want to sing together as a group. For those feeling brave (nobody will ever be put on the spot unless they want to be), you can even sing as a soloist in true karaoke style! Emphasis will be very much on having fun. All abilities and music tastes welcome.
Juniors
Recent studies have shown that singing is amazing for the cognitive development of children. It allows them to access language and concepts that speaking alone doesn’t achieve at an early age. Karaoke also improves reading skills in a fun and engaging way. Pupils will sing age appropriate songs as part of a group and any that feel brave can even have a go at singing as a soloist in true karaoke style. This will be a light-hearted, confidence building club, and the main aim is to have fun!
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Friday | 16:10 - 17:00 | 3 |
Autumn | Friday | 16:10 - 17:00 | 4 |
Autumn | Friday | 16:10 - 17:00 | 5 |
Autumn | Friday | 16:10 - 17:00 | 6 |
Autumn | Friday | 16:10 - 17:00 | 7 |
Autumn | Friday | 16:10 - 17:00 | 8 |
Spring | Friday | 16:10 - 17:00 | 3 |
Spring | Friday | 16:10 - 17:00 | 4 |
Spring | Friday | 16:10 - 17:00 | 5 |
Spring | Friday | 16:10 - 17:00 | 6 |
Spring | Friday | 16:10 - 17:00 | 7 |
Spring | Friday | 16:10 - 17:00 | 8 |
Summer | Friday | 16:10 - 17:00 | 3 |
Summer | Friday | 16:10 - 17:00 | 4 |
Summer | Friday | 16:10 - 17:00 | 5 |
Summer | Friday | 16:10 - 17:00 | 6 |
Summer | Friday | 16:10 - 17:00 | 7 |
Summer | Friday | 16:10 - 17:00 | 8 |
Karate *
Karate *
The aim of Karate Club is to create champions, in and outside of the dojo regardless of age, ability, and any previous martial arts experience. From beginners to elite athletes, if you bring an open mind and a willingness to learn, there is something for everyone. Through Karate you can expect to improve your fitness, coordination, concentration, and memory, as well as managing your temperament and helping you to learn how to diffuse difficult situations. The self-defence aspects of the class will boost your confidence over time.
You will be learning two key components of Karate: Kata (Forms) and Kumite (Sparring), governed by the rules of the World Karate Federation (WKF).
You will have the opportunity to earn your coloured belts twice each year. There is also a competition pathway for anyone aspiring to represent Abingdon Prep at Regional and National events.
You will be coached by a former Director of the English Karate Federation (EKF), National, British, and 4-Nations Champion and 5-time World Medallist, affiliated to the English Karate Federation (EKF) as well as Shito Ryu Karate Federation of England (SRKFE).
The charge is £6 per pupil per session and Patience Kakitie, our Sensei, will invoice parents at the start of each term, with payment made directly to Patience.
In addition, for those wishing to take a Grade, the first licence is £30 and thereafter renewed annually for £25. Each grading costs £27.50 and includes the cost of the new belt and certificate.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Wednesday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 2 |
Autumn | Wednesday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 3 |
Autumn | Wednesday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 4 |
Lego Club
Lego Club
Lego Club is open to pupils in the Junior Section (Years 3-4). In a relaxed and comfortable setting the boys are given freedom to design and build a variety of models. These types of activities encourage lots of interaction and role play; an important ingredient in a technological society.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 3 |
Autumn | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 4 |
Spring | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 3 |
Spring | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 4 |
Let’s Bake *
Let’s Bake *
Grab your aprons and get baking in our new Year 3 & 4 cooking club. Each week we will test out a new recipe – whipping up everything from chunky chocolate cookies to extra-cheesy scones and brilliant blueberry muffins! On your marks, get set, bake!
There will be a charge of £3 per pupil per session for ingredients. This will be applied to your termly account in arrears regardless of whether your child attends (unless the reason for their attendance is because they are on a school related trip or fixture).
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Tuesday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 3 |
Autumn | Tuesday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 4 |
Spring | Tuesday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 3 |
Spring | Tuesday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 4 |
Summer | Tuesday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 3 |
Summer | Tuesday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 4 |
Life Skills
Life Skills
Ever wondered how to change a plug, mend a puncture, fold a shirt, sew on a button, use a washing machine, wrap a present, change the oil in a car, polish your shoes, boil an egg… or just simply be a helpful hand around the house. If so, ‘life skills’ is the club for you.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Spring | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Summer | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Mini Makers
Mini Makers
Run by our Head of DT, Mini Makers is a chance for Pre-Prep pupils to explore different materials and ways of making. An exciting club for pupils to be creative and have fun as well as building upon their DT skills. Pupils will be given mini projects to make based around their class topics and times of the year and focusing on the different aspects of DT.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Tuesday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 1 |
Autumn | Tuesday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 2 |
Spring | Tuesday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 1 |
Spring | Tuesday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 2 |
Summer | Tuesday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 1 |
Summer | Tuesday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 2 |
Muddy Fingers
Muddy Fingers
Ever wondered what it is like to be a gardener? Ever wondered what lurks within the soil? Ever wanted to grow the strongest plants? Well the answers to these and much more will be explored in Muddy Fingers sessions. From looking after our environment to planting and growing, we can assure you that your fingers will be very busy…and muddy!
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Tuesday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 1 |
Autumn | Tuesday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 2 |
Spring | Tuesday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 1 |
Spring | Tuesday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 2 |
Multi Sports
Multi Sports
Pupils have the opportunity to try out a range of different games, activities and sports. They experience sports which they may not have played before such as hockey and handball. The emphasis of multi sports is to have fun, be active and learn new skills.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Summer | Friday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 1 |
Summer | Friday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 2 |
Music Explorers
Music Explorers
Want to learn an instrument but not sure what to choose? Music Explorers takes you on a hands-on journey of discovery through each family of instruments, giving you an up close opportunity to bang, blow and scrape your way to musical success!
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Spring | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 3 |
Spring | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 4 |
Spring | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 5 |
Spring | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 6 |
Summer | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 3 |
Summer | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 4 |
Summer | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 5 |
Summer | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 6 |
Music Technology
Music Technology
This is run by Paul Wisby and is a popular club. Boys learn to compose using loop-based software as well as the musical notation software, Sibelius. They enjoy composing music to adverts.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Wednesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 3 |
Autumn | Wednesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 4 |
Autumn | Wednesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 5 |
Autumn | Wednesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 6 |
Autumn | Wednesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 7 |
Autumn | Wednesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 8 |
Spring | Friday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 3 |
Spring | Friday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 4 |
Spring | Friday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 5 |
Spring | Friday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 6 |
Spring | Friday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 7 |
Spring | Friday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 8 |
Summer | Friday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 3 |
Summer | Friday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 4 |
Summer | Friday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 5 |
Summer | Friday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 6 |
Summer | Friday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 7 |
Summer | Friday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 8 |
Music Theory
Music Theory
Working towards an instrument exam and need some theory practice alongside, or to progress to the next level? Bespoke lessons provided appropriate for your level.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 4 |
Autumn | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 5 |
Autumn | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 6 |
Autumn | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Autumn | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Spring | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 4 |
Spring | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 5 |
Spring | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 6 |
Spring | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Spring | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Summer | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 4 |
Summer | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 5 |
Summer | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 6 |
Summer | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Summer | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Origami Club
Origami Club
Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding. It helps you to develop your fine motor skills and concentration. Come and master the basic folds and learn to make origami animals, birds, ninja stars, water bombs and many more.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Summer | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 3 |
Summer | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 4 |
Summer | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 5 |
Outdoor Explorers
Outdoor Explorers
The boys have the opportunity to learn about and connect with the natural environment through play and purposefully planned experiences in the school grounds. The ethos of Forest School is intrinsic and the boys gain new practical outdoor skills. Having fun is paramount and learning how to assess risk is an important aspect in their development. In Outdoor Explorers, safety procedures will be taught alongside activities. Planned supervised activities may include using a fire for cooking and small hand tools, knots, craft with natural materials and more importantly, approved activities the boys have requested. The boys have the opportunity to reflect and learn about themselves, each other and their environment.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 3 |
Autumn | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 4 |
Spring | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 3 |
Spring | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 4 |
Parachute Games
Parachute Games
Come along and learn how to play fun parachute games with your friends! Can you catch the popcorn? Can the cat find the mouse? A great opportunity to enjoy time with your friends and learn new games.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Tuesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 3 |
Autumn | Tuesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 4 |
Spring | Tuesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 3 |
Spring | Tuesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 4 |
Python Coding Club
Python Coding Club
The aim of Coding Club is to introduce boys in Y5-6 to understanding and writing code. Leading on from using Scratch in lessons, they are given the opportunity to use a programming language called Python. They learn the basic functions of how to create and draw patterns and images by moving the Python Turtle around the screen. By using the coding language, Python, boys are encouraged in their abilities to pay close attention to detail in order to debug their code, as well as using their own imaginations to develop their code further.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 5 |
Autumn | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 6 |
Spring | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 5 |
Spring | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 6 |
Summer | Thursday | 12:15 - 12:45 | 5 |
Summer | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 6 |
Quizmasters
Quizmasters
Are you a fact fanatic? Are you terrific at trivia? Then come along to Quizmasters where each week you will work as a team to generate as many points as possible to soar up the leaderboard. You’ll get to try your hands at a vast variety of categories, even helping to create your own quiz rounds and helping to run the quiz eventually.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 5 |
Autumn | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 6 |
Rifle Shooting *
Rifle Shooting *
This is an opportunity to use the Abingdon School rifle range. There is a session on Monday for Year 8 pupils who will spend the first term using air rifles and the second and third terms moving onto .22 rifles. The session on Friday is for Year 7 pupils who will spend the first two terms using air rifles before progressing to .22 rifles.
These sessions take place at Abingdon School’s rifle range. Pupils are taken by minibus from APS to Abingdon School and parents need to collect from Abingdon School.
The charge is £75 per pupil per term. There is also a charge of £3.50 per pupil per week to cover transport costs which will be applied to the pupil’s termly account.
Please note that sign up is for the full year. If a pupil does not wish to continue for the following term, we ask that parents notify the school secretary and that place may then be advertised as available for other pupils in the following term.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Monday | 16:15 – 17:45 | 8 |
Autumn | Friday | 16:15 – 17:45 | 7 |
Spring | Monday | 16:15 – 17:45 | 7 |
Spring | Monday | 16:15 – 17:45 | 8 |
Summer | Monday | 16:15 – 17:45 | 7 |
Summer | Monday | 16:15 – 17:45 | 8 |
Rugby
Rugby
We pride ourselves on offering enough rugby teams in each age group for pupils of all abilities to represent the school. We play competitively against other prep schools on Tuesdays and Thursdays (Years 3 and 4) and Wednesdays and some Saturdays (Years 5 – 8) throughout the Michaelmas term.
In most year groups, we also run touch teams who play matches against other schools, for those children who are not as keen on the contact element of rugby.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Tuesday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 5 |
Autumn | Tuesday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 6 |
Autumn | Tuesday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 7 |
Autumn | Tuesday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 8 |
Autumn | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 4 |
Autumn | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 3 |
Rugby Skills
Rugby Skills
Would you like to become a great rugby player and have lots of fun? If so, this club is for you! We will learn the fundamental skills needed to play rugby and improve on those that we already have, this will be through playing a variety of small team games and paired activities. There is also an opportunity to brush up on the rules and guidelines, so listening carefully and following instructions will be key!
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Friday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 1 |
Autumn | Friday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 2 |
Scratch Coding Club
Scratch Coding Club
Pupils use Scratch, a graphical programming language, to learn key coding concepts. They create interactive projects by simply dragging and combining code blocks to make a range of programs, including animations, stories, musical instruments and games.
Senior Choir
Senior Choir
The Choir sings a range of songs spanning several genres. They perfom at a variety of occasions including the Young Voices concert at the O2 and at numerous school events such as the Carol Service and Summer Concert. The Choir has toured to Germany and Venice and sung in some beautiful churches and Cologne Cathedral. They also raise money for charity by carol singing in Oxford.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Friday | 08:30 – 08:55 | 6 |
Autumn | Friday | 08:30 – 08:55 | 7 |
Autumn | Friday | 08:30 – 08:55 | 8 |
Spring | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 5 |
Spring | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 6 |
Spring | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Spring | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Summer | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 5 |
Summer | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 6 |
Summer | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Summer | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Senior Cooking Club *
Senior Cooking Club *
Pupils will develop a passion for food and will equip themselves with the skills to feed themselves healthily, with simple ingredients and enthusiasm! Each week we will be making something delicious to take home (if it makes it that far!) from tasty cheese and veggie pinwheel snacks to creatively crafted and delicious cupcakes. Sessions are run by Kate who is the owner of Cakes by Desire. Her speciality is cake art and as a trained Primary school teacher she aims to develop pupils’ love of cooking to find their inner chef.
The charge is £13.50 per session per pupil (which includes all ingredients) and will be applied to each pupil’s termly account in arrears. Please note that a charge for all sessions for the term will be applied regardless of sessions attended unless a pupil has been attending a school generated fixture or event and is unable to attend the activity for that reason.
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Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Thursday | 16:10 – 17:30 | 7 |
Autumn | Thursday | 16:10 – 17:30 | 8 |
Spring | Thursday | 16:10 – 17:30 | 7 |
Spring | Thursday | 16:10 – 17:30 | 8 |
Summer | Thursday | 16:10 – 17:30 | 7 |
Summer | Thursday | 16:10 – 17:30 | 8 |
Senior Drama Club
Senior Drama Club
The Senior Drama Club is for Year 7-8. Over the term, pupils are given the opportunity to experiment with improvisational skills using published scripts from playwrights such as Shakespeare and his more modern contemporaries. This club is suitable for anyone interested in Drama as well as for those who are considering auditioning for a part in the Senior Production.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 7 |
Autumn | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 8 |
Spring | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 7 |
Spring | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 8 |
Senior Games Club
Senior Games Club
Come along and enjoy a relaxed session with friends playing board games or card games. If you have a favourite game please bring it along!
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Summer | Tuesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 6 |
Summer | Tuesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 7 |
Summer | Tuesday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 8 |
Senior Science Club
Senior Science Club
If you want to learn to think and behave like a scientist then come along to our Senior Science club where you will research and complete projects in the quest to gain a Bronze Crest Award.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Autumn | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Spring | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Spring | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Summer | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Summer | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Sensational Singers
Sensational Singers
Sensational Singers is an exciting new and innovative singing group for our Pre-Prep pupils. Within this group we will learn how to sing songs together that will be drawn from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) exam syllabus. Pupils will learn songs at a Grade 1 level and, pending progress, will eventually be eligible to be entered into an official ABRSM Grade 1 music exam if they so choose. This is a worldwide recognised qualification that will serve as a fantastic introduction to how music exams work, and will hopefully inspire pupils to learn at a higher level in singing or an instrument as they move through the school. This group is open to all who would like to have a go and it promises to be a really fun and exciting club that will build listening, aural, technical and music theory skills to the next level.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Tuesday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 1 |
Autumn | Tuesday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 2 |
Spring | Tuesday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 1 |
Spring | Tuesday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 2 |
Summer | Tuesday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 1 |
Summer | Tuesday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 2 |
Speed Typing
Speed Typing
Pupils have the opportunity to hone their typing skills and speed with the help of rock n roll goats and opera singing hippos courtesy of Dance Mat Typing and set themselves the challenge of working through different skills, culminating in the keyboard ninja challenges. Pupils then progress to Nessy Fingers where they hone their skills, compete in races as they dash around five islands earning nuggets and trophies to be placed on Mount Glory. The real skill is – can you gradually increase your speed so your fingers fly across the keyboard!
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 3 |
Autumn | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 4 |
Autumn | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 5 |
Autumn | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 6 |
Autumn | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Autumn | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Spring | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 3 |
Spring | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 4 |
Spring | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 5 |
Spring | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 6 |
Spring | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Spring | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Summer | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 3 |
Summer | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 4 |
Summer | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 5 |
Summer | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 6 |
Summer | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Summer | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
STEAM Club
STEAM Club
Introducing our exciting new venture: the STEAM Club, where innovation meets adventure! Our STEAM Club is the ultimate playground for curious minds, where imagination knows no bounds. This club offers a unique blend of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. Through a combination of hands-on activities, critical thinking exercises, and creative projects, pupils will have the opportunity to explore various aspects of these fields. Think building towering spaghetti towers, creating Lego robots, and launching paper airplanes that could rival NASA’s finest. Let’s embark on a creative rollercoaster ride through the world of STEAM.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Spring | Friday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 5 |
Spring | Friday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 6 |
Summer | Friday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 5 |
Summer | Friday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 6 |
Stories in French
Stories in French
Come and listen to familiar stories in French and then we will be enjoying a range of games bases on what we have heard. No matter what your level of French, the emphasis is on enjoyment with your friends.
Street Dance *
Street Dance *
Led by a professional dance teacher from Step 2 Dance School, this club exudes energy and excitement. The boys learn a variety of street dance moves and put them together into a dynamic routine to music.
The charge is £3.00 per pupil per session and will be applied to each pupil’s termly account in arrears. Please note that a charge for all sessions for the term will be applied regardless of sessions attended unless a pupil has been attending a school generated fixture or event and is unable to attend the activity for that reason.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 3 |
Autumn | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 4 |
Autumn | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 5 |
Autumn | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 6 |
Autumn | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Autumn | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Swimming *
Swimming *
Our 4 lane 12m swimming pool provides the ideal environment to develop swimming technique throughout the year. The majority of the galas are held in the Lent term but we also enter swimmers for the IAPS Regional and National Preparatory Schools’ Championships in both the individual and relay events. It is recommended that the serious swimmers also join the local club which uses the Abingdon School pool.
Prep-Prep Swimming
The Pre-Prep club complements the skills taught during the timetabled lesson and aims to develop individual water confidence, stroke technique, diving activities and some free playtime.
Swimming Years 3-8
The clubs for older pupils welcome swimmers of all abilities and are taught by our qualified and experienced swimming coach. The clubs aim to extend skills and technique and provide a supportive environment in which to do so.
The charge is £7.50 per pupil per session and will be applied to each pupil’s termly account in arrears. Please note that a charge for all sessions for the term will be applied regardless of sessions attended unless a pupil has been attending a school generated fixture or event and is unable to attend the activity for that reason.
Swimming (Advanced)
The primary aim of this club is to prepare boys for the IAPS National Swimming, Biathlon and Triathlon championships. Although the aim is to improve stroke technique in all four of the strokes, there will, however, be a particular emphasis on front crawl. Swimmers will improve their starts, turns and finishes to competition level and will also develop both their speed and endurance. This club is aimed at very strong swimmers who will be able to comfortably swim 150 metres and is by invitation only.
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Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 5 |
Autumn | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 6 |
Autumn | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Autumn | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Autumn | Wednesday | 16:30 - 17:30 | 3 |
Autumn | Wednesday | 16:30 - 17:30 | 4 |
Autumn | Thursday | 16:30 - 17:30 | 5 |
Autumn | Thursday | 16:30 - 17:30 | 6 |
Autumn | Thursday | 16:30 - 17:30 | 7 |
Autumn | Thursday | 16:30 - 17:30 | 8 |
Spring | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 5 |
Spring | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 6 |
Spring | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Spring | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Spring | Wednesday | 16:30 - 17:30 | 3 |
Spring | Wednesday | 16:30 - 17:30 | 4 |
Spring | Thursday | 16:30 - 17:30 | 5 |
Spring | Thursday | 16:30 - 17:30 | 6 |
Spring | Thursday | 16:30 - 17:30 | 7 |
Spring | Thursday | 16:30 - 17:30 | 8 |
Summer | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 5 |
Summer | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 6 |
Summer | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Summer | Monday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Summer | Wednesday | 16:30 - 17:30 | 3 |
Summer | Wednesday | 16:30 - 17:30 | 4 |
Summer | Thursday | 16:30 - 17:30 | 5 |
Summer | Thursday | 16:30 - 17:30 | 6 |
Summer | Thursday | 16:30 - 17:30 | 7 |
Summer | Thursday | 16:30 - 17:30 | 8 |
Table Tennis
Table Tennis
Table Tennis has become very popular with all ages at Abingdon Prep. The club has a relaxed atmosphere which enables the children to play games and develop their skills regardless of their experience and capabilities. A great way to end the week at school!
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Monday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 6 |
Autumn | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 7 |
Autumn | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 8 |
Spring | Monday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 6 |
Spring | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 7 |
Spring | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 8 |
Summer | Monday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 6 |
Summer | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 7 |
Summer | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 8 |
Tennis
Tennis
Tennis coaching is provided by a company called ‘Premier Tennis’. The aims of Premier Tennis are to: Provide high quality coaching with great attention to detail, always maintain a sensible and professional coach to player ratio and educate the players that tennis is an all-round sport with fantastic skills to be learnt.
The charge is £6.50 per lunchtime session per pupil and will be applied to each pupil’s termly account in arrears. Please note that a charge for all sessions for the term will be applied regardless of sessions attended unless a pupil has been attending a school generated fixture or event and is unable to attend the activity for that reason.
There are invitation clubs for Years 5-8 run by the sports department aimed at preparing children for inter house matches. There is no charge for these clubs.
Introduction to Tennis
An opportunity to experience the initial skills involved in tennis, from bouncing balls and catching them to developing racket and ball control in order to complete a mini rally. There is no charge for these sessions.
* Friday sessions are chargeable as the coaching is provided by an external company (Tuesday sessions carry no charge as they are run by APS).
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 3 |
Autumn | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 4 |
Autumn | Friday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 5 |
Autumn | Friday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 6 |
Spring | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 3 |
Spring | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 4 |
Spring | Friday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 5 |
Spring | Friday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 6 |
Summer | Tuesday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 6 |
Summer | Tuesday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 7 |
Summer | Tuesday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 8 |
Summer | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 3 |
Summer | Friday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 4 |
Summer | Friday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 5 |
Summer | Friday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 6 |
Ukulele Club *
Ukulele Club *
The ukulele is commonly associated with music from Hawaii where the name roughly translates as “jumping flea”. It is a perfect starter instrument, and ideal for young students wanting their first taste of learning to play an instrument. We will learn to play simple melodies, and chords, exploring music from around the world. Ukuleles will be provided for the session and there will also be opportunities to try other instruments in the Ukulele family like the Mandolin and Bass Ukulele.
The charge is £5.50 per pupil per session and will be applied to each pupil’s termly account in arrears. Please note that a charge for all sessions for the term will be applied regardless of sessions attended unless a pupil has been attending a school generated fixture or event and is unable to attend the activity for that reason.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Wednesday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 2 |
Spring | Wednesday | 15:30 – 16:00 | 2 |
Up and Atom Junior Science Club
Up and Atom Junior Science Club
Each session focuses on hands-on science experiments which help build scientific enquiry, investigation skills and encourages a love of science. Using the pupils’ own questions as a stimulus the experiments may vary. From exploring how an egg could bounce to making magnetic slime, we discover the wonders of science and try to find answers to some our big questions.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 3 |
Autumn | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 4 |
Spring | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 3 |
Spring | Thursday | 12:45 – 13:15 | 4 |
Summer | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 3 |
Summer | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 4 |
Warhammer Club
Warhammer Club
At Warhammer Club the boys are introduced to the Warhammer 40k game. They can build and paint their models, or use their completed models to play games against the other boys.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 3 |
Autumn | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 4 |
Autumn | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 5 |
Autumn | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 6 |
Autumn | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 7 |
Autumn | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 8 |
Spring | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 3 |
Spring | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 4 |
Spring | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 5 |
Spring | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 6 |
Spring | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 7 |
Spring | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 8 |
Summer | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 3 |
Summer | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 4 |
Summer | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 5 |
Summer | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 6 |
Summer | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 7 |
Summer | Thursday | 16:15 – 17:15 | 8 |
Water Polo
Water Polo
Water Polo Club gives children the chance to participate in this popular sport. They learn how to tread water, swim with the ball and throw and catch to team mates during drills and games designed to improve their skills. The pupils also learn how to do head up freestyle and head up backstroke in order to always keep their eye on the ball. Each session ends with a match where tactics can be discussed.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Autumn | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Spring | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Spring | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Summer | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 7 |
Summer | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 8 |
Wellbeing Club
Wellbeing Club
In the Wellbeing Club we focus on breathing, positive affirmation, yoga and meditation. The sessions help the children to grow their confidence, build self esteem and create a toolkit of strategies to assist them in coping with daily stresses.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Autumn | Wednesday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 3 |
Autumn | Wednesday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 4 |
Autumn | Wednesday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 5 |
Autumn | Wednesday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 6 |
Autumn | Wednesday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 7 |
Spring | Wednesday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 3 |
Spring | Wednesday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 4 |
Spring | Wednesday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 5 |
Spring | Wednesday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 6 |
Spring | Wednesday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 7 |
Summer | Wednesday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 3 |
Summer | Wednesday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 4 |
Summer | Wednesday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 5 |
Summer | Wednesday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 6 |
Summer | Wednesday | 16:15 – 17:00 | 7 |
Wind Band
Wind Band
The Wind Band is a newly-formed group, open to brass or wind players. We perform ‘classical’ wind band pieces and make an exciting sound!
Woodwork Club
Woodwork Club
Woodwork club is open to anyone who wants to practise using some of the woodwork tools. Fun projects are undertaken and vary from a chunky jigsaw to a mosaic coaster. Enjoy creating in a small group to some relaxing music in the DT room.
Young Attenboroughs
Young Attenboroughs
Do you love wildlife and learning more about the fascinating habitats on planet earth? Are you the next David Attenborough? Join Young Attenboroughs! Each week, we will watch part of a nature documentary and then complete a short task, quiz or discussion based on what we have seen.
Term | Day | Time | Year |
Spring | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 5 |
Spring | Tuesday | 12:10 – 12:45 | 6 |