All Clubs, Trips & Residentials

We are pleased to be able to offer our learners a wide range of activities and clubs throughout the academic year. We also offer wrap around provision with our Porridge Pot and Tea Pot. To find out more about these, please follow the link below.

• Before and After School Club- Porridge Pot and Rising Stars

The aim of our extra-curricular provision is to provide affordable opportunities for all pupils. They can participate in a broad range of opportunities and activities. These are planned for, and reviewed. Our pupils in the school council help us to make these decision. Sometimes pupils start up clubs and organise them too. 

Clubs on the table below are heavily subsidised to make activities accessible to all. We charge a nominal fee for some clubs at £1 - these are highlighted.  External providers set their own fees.

If your child would like to attend, and you require financial assistance, please discuss this with us. We treat all such matters with confidence. 

The Summer term club dates are:

Mon  20th Apr - Thursday 21st May. Then Monday 1st June - Thurs 16th July.

The booking will be open Tuesday 14th April after 12pm, on the Arbor parent portal.

Payment will need to be made at the time of booking.

Numbers in brackets are max number of attendees

All clubs are for 1 hours and finish at 4.15pm unless otherwise stated

Please see below the Extra curricular club Timetable that will start after the Easter break.   

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At Shephalbury Park Primary, the progression of our LEARNERS goes to the academic and beyond. The attributes of a Shephalbury LEARNER helps to prepare for a future that is not yet known. For jobs that have not yet been invented. 

It is important that our LEARNERS experience progression beyond the national curriculum. As such, we have a planned progression of visits, trips and outside learning opportunities.

Learning beyond school is crucial because 

it moves education from abstract knowledge to real-world application, developing vital life skills, boosting engagement and wellbeing, fostering creativity, and building resilience through hands-on experiences, making learning more relevant, memorable, and successful for life after formal education. It connects classroom concepts to reality, improving attainment and preparing individuals for an ever-changing world by nurturing problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability. 

Key Benefits of Learning Beyond School:

• REAL WORLD RELEVANCE: Connects theoretical subjects like science, history, and math to tangible experiences, showing why learning matters.
• DEEPER UNDERSTANDING: Helps grasp complex concepts by applying them in different contexts, leading to more memorable learning.
• ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS: Cultivates communication, teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, risk management, and decision-making.
• IMPROVED ENGAGEMENT AND MOTIVATION: New environments and activities spark enthusiasm, leading to better focus, attendance, and a more positive attitude towards learning.
• ENHANCED WELLBEING: Reduces stress, boosts confidence, improves emotional regulation, and fosters social skills through new challenges and experiences.
• NURTURES CREATIVITY: Unstructured time and new surroundings encourage imaginative thinking and exploration.
• PERSONAL GROWTH: Helps discover hidden talents, build resilience, and develop a sense of responsibility and capability. 

How it Works:

• HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES: Moving beyond books to do, explore, and experiment.
• DIFFERENT ENVIRONMENTS: Utilizing nature, museums, community spaces, or even just a park as dynamic classrooms.
• NEW RELATIONSHIPS: Seeing teachers and peers in different lights and building stronger bonds. 

In essence, learning beyond school transforms education from a passive reception of facts into an active, holistic process that prepares individuals for success in their personal, academic, and professional lives. 

Some trips are free, and some are contributed to by families.

Pupils in receipt of the Pupil Premium Grant (PPG) are provided with financial assistance.

Further financial support is available confidentially, and families should speak to Mrs Finch or Mrs McKenzie privately should this be sought.

At Bawdsey Manor, our learners were able to learn skills they wouldn't necessarily gain in the classroom. They strengthened their social skills, whilst gaining a boost to self confidence. This type of trip supports learners as they develop independence. Our learners stepped out of their comfort zones and showed resilience and teamwork. Deeper friendships wee forged and the impact on mental well-being showed in the increased engagements of our learners. 

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Key benefits of residential trips for children include:

• Independence and Responsibility: Being away from home encourages children to look after themselves and their belongings, boosting their confidence.
• Enhanced Social Skills and Friendships: Sharing experiences like mealtimes and group activities strengthens friendships and helps students work collaboratively.
• Boosted Confidence and Resilience: Trying new activities, such as climbing or abseiling, helps children manage fears and overcome challenges.
• Improved Teacher-Student Relationships: Experiencing a new environment together enables teachers to build more positive, supportive relationships with their students.
• Educational Engagement: Many schools see a significant increase in motivation and positive behavior upon returning to the classroom.
• Physical Activity and Nature: Outdoor activities encourage physical health and provide a mental break, promoting better well-being.