School Clubs
Autumn Clubs 2023
This academic year school run clubs will be organised a little differently.
All clubs will be offered on a half term basis. Some clubs may then continue for an additional half term or more, but parents will need to sign their child up to continue attending into a new half term. We will ensure it is communicated clearly when parents need to sign their child up to clubs. The reason for this change is to enable us to offer a wider range of clubs (predominantly sports based) to more age ranges across the course of the year.
In order to book your child on to one of the clubs being offered during the Autumn Term 1, please complete the relevant Microsoft Form (links below). You will be able to book your child a place at a school run club up until 4pm on Thursday 14th September, at which time you will no longer be able to access the form. You will need to complete a separate form for each club you would like your child to attend. Spaces at these clubs are limited, so please book early. You will be informed whether your child has a place at a club or not. Any children wishing to attend a club that is not offered a place will be put on a waiting list, should a place become available. If a large number of children are not able to obtain a place, we will try and offer that club again later in the year to give them the opportunity to attend.
School run clubs will begin in the week beginning 18th September and finish week beginning 9th October. Some clubs may still run week beginning 16th October, we will confirm this nearer to the time.
The majority of clubs being offered will continue to take place after school. However, there will also be some clubs taking place before school. When attending after school clubs, children will be available to be collected at the time given for each individual club (usually 4:15pm or 4:30pm). Children should be collected at the front of the school. When attending clubs before school, children should arrive at the front of the school at 7:55am. The club will finish at 8:40am, when children will be taken to their class teacher.
On a day when your child is attending a 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.
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.
Over the course of this year we will also offer some invitation only clubs. These may be to allow us to further develop the teams that represent the school in league fixtures and festivals, or to encourage children who previously may not have attended a club to get involved.
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.
Football 2000 - Mo, 07739 745335
Making Aces - Barney (James Barnard), sltcschools@gmail.com
Computer Xplorers - 01206 670143, colchester@computerxplorers.co.uk
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 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 him or her.
ABSENCE FROM CLUBS
If your child will not be attending an after-school club session, 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 Autumn 1 are:
Monday
Year 5/6 Football Club - 4:30pm finish
To book your child a place at the Year 5/6 Football club on a Monday after school with Mr Minter and Mr Hassard, please use the link below.
Wednesday
Year 1/2 Dodgeball Club - 4:30pm finish
To book your child a place at the Year 1/2 Dodgeball club on a Wednesday after school with Mr Minter, please use the link below.
Year 3/4 French Club - 4:15pm finish
To book your child a place at the Year 3/4 French club on a Wednesday after school with Mrs Carter, please use the link below.
Year 5/6 Netball Club - 4:15pm finish
To book your child a place at the Year 5/6 Netball club on a Wednesday after school with Mrs Sandford, please use the link below.
Thursday
Year 1/2 Multisports Club - 4:15pm finish
To book your child a place at the Year 1/2 Multisports club on a Thursday after school with Mrs Gidden, please use the link below. This club will cover a variety of fun sports and activities, from archery to parachute games, and lots in between.
Year 3/4 Tag Rugby Club - 4:15pm finish
To book your child a place at the Year 3/4 Tag Rugby club on a Thursday after school with Miss Philpott, please use the link below.
Year 5/6 Rugby Club - 4:30pm finish
To book your child a place at the Year 5/6 Rugby club on a Thursday after school with Mr Minter, please use the link below. This club will include Tag Rugby and will also include elements of contact Rugby.
Friday
Year 5/6 Girls Football Club - 4:30pm finish
To book your child a place at the Year 5/6 Girls Football club on a Friday after school with Mr Minter, please use the link below.
Clubs being offered before school during Autumn 1 are:
Monday
Year 3/4 Hockey Club
To book your child a place at the Year 3/4 Hockey club on a Monday before school with Mr Minter, please use the link below.
Wednesday
Year 5/6 Basketball Club
To book your child a place at the Year 5/6 Basketball club on a Wednesday before school with Mr Minter, please use the link below.
Friday
Year 1/2 Cricket Club
To book your child a place at the Year 1/2 Cricket club on a Friday before school with Mr Minter, please use the link below.
Over the course of this year (if possible) we also intend to run clubs for the following age groups and sports:
Year 1/2 Football
Year 2 Netball
Year 1/2 Athletics
Year 3/4 Girls Football
Year 3/4 Netball
Year 3/4 Dodgeball
Year 3/4 Basketball
Year 3/4 Multisports
Year 3/4 Cricket
Year 3/4 Rounders
Year 3/4 Athletics
Year 5/6 Dodgeball
Year 5/6 Hockey
Year 5/6 Cricket
Year 5/6 Girls Cricket
Year 5/6 Rounders
Year 5/6 Athletics
We are also attempting to organise a dance club. This would most likely take place during a lunch time. Later in the year it would also include cheerleading. More details relating to this will be shared as soon as possible.