Our School Clubs
Clubs at St Mary's
Lunchtime Clubs
At St Mary’s, we aim to offer a diverse range of lunchtime clubs throughout the year, ensuring there’s something to inspire every pupil. Our clubs are designed to nurture interests, foster creativity, and provide opportunities for relaxation and fun during the school day.
Some of the lunchtime clubs we’ve run include:
- Coding – Exploring the basics of programming and problem-solving.
- Reading for Pleasure – A quiet space to enjoy books and share stories.
- Mindfulness Colouring – Encouraging calm and creativity through art.
- Lego Club – Building, designing, and imaginative play.
- Gardening Club – Learning to care for plants and enjoy the outdoors.
We’re always looking to adapt and introduce new clubs to match the evolving interests of our pupils.
Music Lessons & Orchestra Club
At St Mary’s, we work closely with the Suffolk County Music Service to offer Key Stage 2 children the chance to learn a musical instrument. Lessons are typically available for the violin, flute, clarinet, or brass instruments.
Key details:
- Commitment: One lesson per week for a full academic year.
- Cost: Determined by Suffolk County Music Service, which provides specialist music teachers to deliver the lessons.
If your child is interested in learning to play a musical instrument, please contact the school office for more information.
We also run an Orchestra Club on Thursdays after school from 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm. This club is open to children who have been playing their instrument for at least one year, providing a wonderful opportunity to practice and perform as part of an ensemble.
Wraparound Care
At St Mary’s, our wrap around care aims to provide a high-quality, nurturing environment for children before and after their school day.
Key Features of Our Wrap Around Care:
- Meals Provided: Children will receive a small breakfast in the morning and a light snack in the afternoon.
- Child-Centered Approach: We actively involve children in shaping the clubs, regularly consulting them about their preferred activities and welcoming their ideas for improvement.
- Parent Feedback: Your input is highly valued, and we encourage you to share your thoughts or suggestions to help us enhance our provision.
Our wrap around care is designed to create a safe, engaging, and enjoyable experience for all children, ensuring a positive start and end to their day.
Sports Clubs
At St Mary’s, we are committed to fostering a love for sport and physical activity as part of our curriculum. Beyond regular lessons, we offer a variety of before-school, lunchtime, and after-school sports clubs for children in Year 1 through to Year 6. These clubs are organised to cater to the developmental needs of Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 pupils.
Our sports club changes on a termly basis, ensuring a diverse and engaging selection for our students. Parents are informed towards the end of each term about the upcoming clubs available for the following term. Booking is made easy through a Microsoft form, and the cost of each club depends on the number of participants and the duration of the sessions.
All sessions are led by professional coaches who bring expertise and enthusiasm to every session, ensuring a safe, enjoyable, and rewarding experience for all participants.
Example Term
- Monday 3.30pm - 4.30pm Years 4, 5 & 6 Boys Football
- Wednesday3.30pm - 4.15pm Years 5 & 6 Girls Netball
- Thursday 8am - 8.45am Years1, 2 & 3 Multisports
- Friday 8am - 8.45am Years 4, 5 & 6 Girls Football
- Friday 12.10pm - 1pm KS2 Handball Dodgeball
- Friday 3.30pm - 4.30pm Years 4,5 & 6 Multisports
