Autumn Clubs 2026

Please find below details of the school run clubs that are taking place during the Autumn Term. Details of the dates each club is taking place, and of the finish time for each club, are stated below. 

You will have until 1pm on Thursday 10th September to book a place for your child, and will then receive a message confirming if your child has a place. You will need to complete a separate form for each club you would like your child to attend. It will not be possible to register your child to a club after 1pm on Thursday 10th September , as the forms will not accept any more information after that date and time.

On a day when your child is attending an afterschool club, they should wear their school uniform and bring their PE kit, or other appropriate sports clothes for the activity they are taking part in, to school that day. Children in Year 1 and 2 can wear the PE kit to school on the day of their club to make attending easier for them. 

All clubs are organised to offer an opportunity for children to learn about and improve within the sport or subject area being coached or taught. All children that attend should have an interest in being there. The behaviour of children should reflect that interest and desire to learn. If children attending a club are not interested in participating in the sport or subject area being coached or taught, or their behaviour stops others from enjoying the club, we will in the first instance discuss this with their parent, and should any issues continue, they will lose their position and it will be offered to another child. 

Other clubs being run by external providers are responsible for organising their own admin, which we support by passing on information where we can. If you have any questions about an external club please contact them direct. Please note the dates and times external clubs are run may differ from clubs offered by staff at Heathlands. If you need to contact any of the external club providers who come into Heathlands please find their details below. For details relating to choir club, please contact Mrs White.

Making Aces - Barney (James Barnard), sltcschools@gmail.com 

Computer Xplorers - 01206 670143, colchester@computerxplorers.co.uk 

Kislingo Spanish club - sylvanar@kidslingo.co.uk

Ultimate Activity - EPC 

Hockey - EPC 

 

IMPORTANT HEALTH AND SAFETY NOTES Please read the following carefully before applying:
 
IN THE EVENT OF….
Due to circumstances beyond our control, clubs may have to be cancelled from time to time and we appreciate your co-operation when this happens. We will send messages to parents via ParentMail and text messages to inform as many parents as soon as possible. If a club has to be cancelled and we are unable to contact you we will ensure your child is kept safely in school until you or a nominated person arrives to collect them.

ABSENCE FROM CLUBS
If your child will not be attending a club, please ensure the adult leading the club is aware of this absence. For children in KS2, especially those in Year 5 and 6, we would anticipate the child telling the teacher running the club why they are not attending. With younger children, we understand that parents would do this and ask that you email the school office. Once children have been allocated a place at a club it is anticipated that they attend every week unless they have a valid reason not to attend.  If children are absent from clubs their position may be offered to another child on the waiting list.

SCHOOL POLICY ON COLLECTING CHILDREN AFTER CLUBS
Please stress this to your child - they should not walk home independently unless you have given your permission. You are able to do this on the Microsoft form if your child is attending a Year 5/6 club (we would not anticipate children in Year 1, 2, 3 or 4 walking home on their own). The adult(s) running the club will wait with your child to be collected after the club has finished and we would emphasise that on no account are they to accept lifts unless this has been arranged by you, the parents. Please could parents inform the school of any changes to their child’s pick-up arrangements.

EARRINGS and HAIRBANDS
Essex County Council safety regulations are also being enforced with regard to children and earrings in P.E. or games sessions. These state that NO earrings whatsoever may be worn for games and P.E., so children will have to remove their studs. Please would you send in a small named container to keep them in. The use of micropore tape is no longer permitted. It is recommended that if your child has their ears pierced this is done at the beginning of the summer holiday.

Shoulder length hair or longer should be tied back using only soft hair bands or grips (i.e. no hard plastic items).

 

After school clubs being offered during the Autumn Term are: 

 

Monday 

Year 1/2 Craft club with Mrs Frances – there will be a £5 contribution to the club

Clubs will start the week commencing 14th September 2026, club will finish at 4.15pm

Craft Club - Years 1/2  – Fill out form

Tuesday

Year 5/6 Netball - Competitive League with Mrs Sandford 

Clubs will start the week commencing 14th September 2026, club will finish at 4.20pm. 

Competitive Netball  – Fill out form

Tuesday 

Year 1/2 Multi Sports with Mrs Hallpike 

Clubs will start the week commencing 14th September 2026, club will finish at 4pm. 

Multi Sports - Year 1/2  – Fill out form

Thursday

Year 3/4 Tag Rugby with Miss Philpott

Clubs will start the week commencing 14th September 2026, club will finish at 4pm.

Tag Rugby - Year 3/4 – Fill out form

Thursday

Years 2-6 Choir with Mrs Gibson and Mrs White – there will be a £5 contribution to the club

Clubs will start the week commencing 14th September 2026, club will finish at 4.15pm.

Choir Years 2 - 6  – Fill out form

 

Lunchtime clubs being offered during the Autumn term are: 

Monday

Year 1/2 Karaoke with Mrs Nakum 

This club will take place at lunchtime. Mrs Nakum will discuss it with children during school.

 

Monday

Year 2 Art Club with Mrs Brennen

This club will take place at lunchtime. Mrs Brennen will discuss it with children during school.

 

Tuesday

Year 1/2 Reading club with Mrs Fisher 

This club will take place at lunchtime. Mrs Fisher will discuss with children during school.

 

Wednesday 

Years 1-6 Eco Club with Mrs Patterson.

Club will take place every other week. Mrs Patterson will discuss with children during school.

 

Wednesday 

Year 4-6 Karaoke with Mrs Cranfield 

This club will take place at lunchtime. Mrs Cranfield will discuss it with children during school.