Extra-Curricular Activities Booklet Summer 2014

Extra-Curricular Activities
Summer Term 2014
If you would like to enrol your child for any of the activities,
please email the relevant member of staff.
Please note that some activities have a limited number of spaces
and places are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
All activities start w/c 21 April 2014
There will be no activities in the last week of term
Art Clubs
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
15:50 - 17:00
15:50 - 17:00
15:40 - 16:40
Art Room
F7 & F8
F5 & F6
F2 - F4
Mrs J Page
Fun and informal clubs where children can extend their experience using a range of materials and techniques. Apron
required for Junior Art Club (F2 - F4). Cost for the term: £20 - will be added to the end-of-term bill. Maximum number: 16
Email: [email protected]
Brain Gym
Mon, Wed & Fri
08:20 - 08:40
Games Hall
F2 - F5
Mr C Reynolds
Brain Gym consists of physical team games to wake the children up at the start of the day. No need to enrol. Just come
along. Kit required: Indoor shoes.
Email: [email protected]
Cello Champs
Friday
13:10 - 13:35
M3
By invitation
Miss L Martindale
Cello Champs is a group for the more advanced cello players at Craigclowan. They learn chamber music skills and play
different parts in a group. They perform regularly in school and at Perform in Perth.
Chess Club
Tuesday
15:40 - 16:40
R 31
F4 - F8
Mr J Doak
Children learn about the game and play against opponents of all abilities. The aim is to have fun and enjoy this beautiful,
strategic game. Maximum number: 22
Email: [email protected]
Choirs
Mon & Fri
Tuesday
Thursday
13:10 - 13:35
Rix Room
F6 - F8
F4 & F5
F2 & F3
Mr A Olafsson
Senior Choir is the school's most advanced choir. They perform regularly on big school occasions and have toured
abroad, appeared on TV and taken part in festivals. Considerable commitment is expected of choristers but the aim is to
have fun and sing to a high standard.
Middle Choir sings songs in a variety of styles for fun but also to learn and to perform. The ultimate aim is to give the
children the chance to share in the joy of singing.
Junior Choir gives children the opportunity to sing songs for fun but also to learn and to perform.
Email: [email protected]
Computer Club
Mon & Wed
13:10 - 13:35
ICT Room
F4 - F8
Mr P Borderie
For those interested in pursuing personal ICT projects or in continuing class projects, the Computer Club provides two
sessions per week where technical help and guidance are available in an informal setting. Maximum number: 15
Email: [email protected]
Drama Club
Monday
15:50 - 16:50
Dining Room
F6 & F7 before H/T
F4 & F5 after H/T
Mrs M Wright
The Drama Club works on improvisation, mime and other exercises but the aim is always to provide an enjoyable afterschool activity.
Email: [email protected]
Eco-Committee
Tuesday
13:10 - 13:35
R 17
All
Mrs C Dibnah
Each class elects two members. The Eco-Committee meets every fortnight to discuss actvities of an environmental
nature.
Email: [email protected]
Flute Group
Monday
10:30 - 10:50
M4
By invitation
Miss E McPherson
F8 up to H/T
Mr C Reynolds
Flute Group gives children the opportunity to play together in an ensemble.
Form 8 Play Rehearsal
Monday
15:50 - 17:00
Rix Room
Form 8 will work hard to learn all of the musical numbers in the production of Guys & Dolls. This activity is compulsory
for all of Form 8.
Email: [email protected]
French Clinic
Tuesday
15:40 - 16:40
R1
By invitation
Mr P Borderie
French Clinic aims to support and help those pupils who join the school at senior level (Forms 6, 7 & 8) from a primary
environment where little or no French was taught.
Gardening Club
Monday
15:50 - 16:30
School Garden
F3 - F8
Mrs C Dibnah
In gardening club we have lots of fun up in the school garden. We spend our time preparing the soil, planting, weeding,
harvesting and eating the fruit and vegetables which we have grown. Kit required: Wellies and gardening gloves are
recommended. Maximum number: 12.
Email: [email protected]
Judo
Monday
15:50 - 16:40
16:50 - 17:50
Games Hall
F2 - F5
F6 – F8
Mrs J Trueland
Judo helps to improve self-confidence and resilience. Children will get fit and their flexibility will improve. This is also a
great opportunity to learn an Olympic and Paralympic sport. Classes are taught be Andy McInroy of Tayside Judo Club.
Kit required: Judo suit or tracksuit bottoms and long sleeved T shirt or hoodie. The Craigclowan tracksuit top is not
suitable. Cost for the term: £40 - will be added to the end-of-term bill. Maximum number: 20 per class
Email: [email protected]
Latin Clinic
Tuesday
10:30 - 10:50
13:10 - 13:35
ICT Room
R 24
F7 & F8C/S
F6D & F8B
Mrs C Dibnah
Mrs M Wright
Latin Clinic is for pupils who wish to improve their Latin or for whom extra consolidation has been recommended.
Email: [email protected] • [email protected]
Library
Mon - Fri
13:10 - 13:35
Library
F3 - F8
The library is open daily during lunch break. Pupils may return or borrow books, read or catch up on work.
Email: [email protected]
Mrs M Wright
Mellow Cellos
Wednesday
10:30 - 10:50
M3
By invitation
Miss L Martindale
Mellow Cellos is a group for the younger cellists at Craigclowan. They play separate parts, but as a group, so learn the
basics of chamber music. They perform regularly at school and at Perform in Perth.
Music Theory
Wednesday
13:10 - 13:35
ICT Room
F4 - F8
Mr A Olafsson
Children learn about music theory through interactive games on computers. Maximum number: 10
Email: [email protected]
Pipe Band
Tuesday
13:10 - 13:35
Music Department
By invitation
Mr I Duncan
Children who are taking chanter and drumming classes are encouraged to join the Pipe Band when they have reached
the required standard.
Riding
Friday
15:50 - 18:15
Gleneagles
F3 - F7
Mrs S Cox
Riding lessons according to ability. Kit required: Jodhpurs or tracksuit. Cost per lesson: £27.50 - will be added to the endof-term bill. Maximum number: 12.
Email: [email protected]
Rounders Batting Practice
13:10 - 13:35
Thursday
Games Hall
F7 & F8
Mrs F Grant
This activity aims to help the girls improve batting skills in rounders. Kit required: Games Kit & indoor shoes
Email: [email protected]
Sailing
Various
Various
Perth Sailing Club
F5 - F8
Mr R Watson
Dates and times are tide dependant. If your child is interested in this activity, please contact Mr Bob Watson at Perth
Sailing Club. Tel: 07825 179 686.
Email: [email protected] • www.perthsailing.org.uk
Scottish Country Dancing
Tuesday
13:00 - 13:40
Games Hall
Pre-School
Mrs R Farrow
Scottish Country Dancing is a fun activity keeping our heritage alive. Kit required: Indoor shoes
Email: [email protected]
Scripture Union Explorers
Monday
15:40 - 17:00
R 17
F3 - F8
Mrs W Duncan
On 28 Apr, 12 May, 02 & 23 Jun. SU Explorers is open to all children from Form 3 upwards and gives them a great
opportunity to have fun and make new friends across the year groups. Our fortnightly sessions are packed with games,
drama and activities, usually loosely based on a Bible story. Come along and join us!
Email: [email protected]
Senior School Wednesday Activities
13:40 - 14:20
Wednesday
Various
F6 - F8
Various
Chess / Crafts / 1st XI Cricket / French Cricket / Debating / Heather Garden / Rounders Batting Practice / Trivial Pursuit.
Children will be given the opportunity to express their preferences in school.
Ski Race Training
Friday
15:50 - 17:20
Saturday
08:30 - 10:00
Dry Slope
By invitation
Mr C Reynolds
Ski race training is provided by Patsy Duncan of Ski Class. Children selected to attend these sessions may choose to
attend on Friday afternoon or Saturday morning. The cost of one session per week is £85 for the term. This will be
added to the end-of-term bill, as will ski hire, if required, at an additional cost of £12 per session.
Skiing
Tuesday
Thursday
15:50 - 17:20
Dry Slope
F4 – F7
F1 - F4
Mr C Reynolds
F4 – F7 on 29 Apr, 06, 13 & 20 May, 03, 10, 17 & 24 Jun; F1 - F4 on 01, 08, 15, 22 & 29 May, 05, 12, 19 & 26 Jun. The cost
of these sessions, run by Freshtracks, will be approximately £170, depending on final numbers. This will be added to the
end-of-term bill, as will ski hire, if required, at an additional cost of £12 per session.
Email: [email protected]
Junior Sports
Tuesday
14:00 - 14:40
14:40 - 15:25
Square / Dining Room
F1
F2
Mrs R Farrow
Children learn the basic skills of throwing and catching. They learn to be part of a team and to share equipment. Kit
required: Outdoor trainers.
Email: [email protected]
Street Dance
Friday
15:15 - 16:00
16:00 - 17:00
Dining Room
F1 - F4
F5 - F8
Mrs J Trueland
Street Dance is a great way to learn to dance, keep fit and enjoy yourself at the same time. The classes will be taught by
Laura Grant of the JGN Dance Attic in Perth. Kit required: Games kit & indoor shoes. Cost for the term: Forms 1-4: £32;
Forms 5-8: £40 - will be added to the end-of-term bill. Maximum number: 20. Please note that places must be applied
for at the start of each term and will not be carried forward. Children who missed out on places in previous terms will be
given priority.
Email: [email protected]
Strings Aloud
Wednesday
13:10 - 13:35
Rix Room
By invitation
Mrs S Clark
Strings Aloud gives young players of an elementary to intermediate standard the chance to play together on a weekly
basis. They will also be given the opportunity to perform at concerts and festivals.
Storytelling
Wednesday
15:30 - 16:15
Library & School Garden
F1 & F2
Mrs T Cashman
The storytelling club will enjoy hearing different books each week. The children will have the opportunity to bring stories
to life through role play and to make up their own stories using story sacks. Maximum numbers: 12
Email: [email protected]
Swimming
Monday
16:00 - 17:15
Strathallan
Merchiston Gala Team
F4 & F5
Mrs G Whitelaw
Merchiston Gala Team: 05 May; F4 & F5: 28 Apr, 12 & 19 May. Swimming sessions help children improve their swimming
skills and water competency. Kit required: Towel, swimming costume, swimming cap, goggles and a snack.
Email: [email protected]
Junior Mixed Tennis
Monday
15:45 - 17:00
Astro
F2 & F3
(priority to F3)
Mrs F Grant
This activity is designed to teach basic tennis skills. Pupils will take part in skill sessions and finish on games and fun
activities. The activity will be split into two blocks of four weeks. Pupils will be allocated a certain block. Maximum
numbers: 10 per block. Block 1: 28 Apr, 05, 12 & 19 May; Block 2: 02, 09, 16 & 23 Jun. Kit required: Games kit. Cost per
block: £20 - will be added to the end-of-term bill.
Email: [email protected]
Mixed Tennis
Friday
15:45 - 17:00
Astro
F5 - F8
Mrs F Grant
This activity is designed to teach basic tennis skills. Pupils will take part in skill sessions and finish on games and fun
activities. The activity will be split into two blocks of five weeks. Pupils will be allocated a certain block. Maximum
numbers: 10 per block. Block 1: 25 Apr, 02, 09, 16 & 23 May; Block 2: 30 May, 06, 13, 20 & 27 Jun. Kit required: Games
kit. Cost per block: £25 - will be added to the end-of-term bill.
Email: [email protected]
Monday
Brain Gym
Senior Choir
Computer Club
Drama Club
Flute Group
Form 8 Play Rehearsal
Gardening Club
Judo
Library
Scripture Union Explorers
Swimming
Junior Mixed Tennis
Tuesday
Senior Art Club
Chess Club
Middle Choir
Eco-Committee
French Clinic
Latin Clinic
Latin Clinic
Library
Pipe Band
Scottish Country Dancing
Skiing
Sports Junior
Wednesday
Art Attack
Brain Gym
Computer Club
Library
Mellow Cellos
Music Theory
Senior School Wednesday Activities
Storytelling
Strings Aloud
Thursday
Junior Art Club
Junior Choir
Library
Rounders Batting Practice
Skiing
Friday
Brain Gym
Senior Choir
Cello Champs
Library
Riding
Ski Race Training
Street Dance
Mixed Tennis
Saturday
Ski Race Training
Various
Sailing
08:20 - 08:40
13:10 - 13:35
13:10 - 13:35
15:50 - 16:50
10:30 - 10:50
15:50 - 17:00
15:50 - 16:30
15:50 - 17:50
13:10 - 13:35
15:40 - 17:00
16:00 - 17:15
15:45 - 17:00
Games Hall
Rix Room
ICT Room
Dining Room
M4
Rix Room
School Garden
Games Hall
Library
R 17
Strathallan
Astro
15:50 - 17:00
15:40 - 16:40
13:10 - 13:35
13:10 - 13:35
15:40 - 16:40
10:30 - 10:50
13:10 - 13:35
13:10 - 13:35
13:10 - 13:35
13:00 - 13:40
15:50 - 17:20
14:00 - 15:25
Art Room
R 31
Rix Room
R 17
R1
ICT Room
R 24
Library
Music Department
Games Hall
Dry Slope
Square / Dining Room
15:50 - 17:00
08:20 - 08:40
13:10 - 13:35
13:10 - 13:35
10:30 - 10:50
13:10 - 13:35
13:40 - 14:20
15:30 - 16:15
13:10 - 13:35
Art Room
Games Hall
ICT Room
Library
M3
ICT Room
Various
Library & School Garden
Rix Room
15:40 - 16:40
13:10 - 13:35
13:10 - 13:35
13:10 - 13:35
15:50 - 17:20
Art Room
Rix Room
Library
Games Hall
Dry Slope
08:20 - 08:40
13:10 - 13:35
13:10 - 13:35
13:10 - 13:35
15:50 - 18:15
15:50 - 17:20
15:15 - 17:00
15:45 - 17:00
Games Hall
Rix Room
M3
Library
Gleneagles
Dry Slope
Dining Room
Astro
08:30 - 10:00
Dry Slope
Various
Perth Sailing Club
Pre-School
Scottish Country Dancing
Form 1
Eco-Committee
Skiing
Junior Sports
Storytelling
Street Dance
Form 2
Junior Art Club
Brain Gym
Junior Choir
Eco-Committee
Judo
Skiing
Junior Sports
Storytelling
Street Dance
Junior Mixed Tennis
Form 3
Junior Art Club
Brain Gym
Junior Choir
Eco-Committee
Gardening Club
Judo
Library
Riding
Scripture Union Explorers
Skiing
Street Dance
Junior Mixed Tennis
Form 4
Junior Art Club
Brain Gym
Chess Club
Middle Choir
Computer Club
Drama Club
Eco-Committee
Gardening Club
Judo
Library
Music Theory
Riding
Scripture Union Explorers
Skiing
Street Dance
Swimming
Form 5
Art Attack
Brain Gym
Chess Club
Middle Choir
Computer Club
Drama Club
Eco-Committee
Gardening Club
Judo
Library
Music Theory
Riding
Sailing
Scripture Union Explorers
Skiing
Street Dance
Swimming
Mixed Tennis
Form 6
Art Attack
Chess Club
Senior Choir
Computer Club
Drama Club
Eco-Committee
Gardening Club
Judo
Latin Clinic
Library
Music Theory
Riding
Sailing
Scripture Union Explorers
Senior School Wednesday Activities
Skiing
Street Dance
Mixed Tennis
Form 7
Senior Art Club
Chess Club
Senior Choir
Computer Club
Drama Club
Eco-Committee
Gardening Club
Judo
Latin Clinic
Library
Music Theory
Riding
Rounders Batting Practice
Sailing
Scripture Union Explorers
Senior School Wednesday Activities
Skiing
Street Dance
Mixed Tennis
Form 8
Senior Art Club
Chess Club
Senior Choir
Computer Club
Eco-Committee
Form 8 Play Rehearsal
Gardening Club
Judo
Latin Clinic
Library
Music Theory
Rounders Batting Practice
Sailing
Scripture Union Explorers
Senior School Wednesday Activities
Street Dance
Mixed Tennis