Before And After School Clubs

We run a variety of after school clubs for our children and a breakfast club that runs every morning from 7.45am - 8.45am.

Many of our after school clubs are run by outside providers and there is a limited number of spaces available in each. For more information on availability, prices and dates, please contact the club direct or pop into the School Office.

Because we need to keep the children who stay after school for our various clubs safe and secure, we will be locking the playground gates at 3.45pm.  We would appreciate your help in vacating the playground before this time and collecting your children at the end of their after school club from the main school entrance near the office.  Thank you.

Breakfast Club

Our Breakfast club is a wonderfully warm and relaxed way to start the day.  It's a chance for children to play, chat and have breakfast together.  Children are able to choose from bagels, croissants and toast with honey or butter. There's also juice, fruit and a variety of cereals.  There are puzzles and drawing, Lego and paper airplane making as well as games to play and other arts and crafts. 

Breakfast club runs every morning from 7.45am - 8.45am, Monday to Friday.  Each session costs £8 and you can book in advance with this link -  St James Primary Breakfast Club.

Junior Adventure Group (JAG) Extended After School Club

Our extended after school club is run by Junior Adventure Group (formerly Energy Kidz) , who are  a leading provider of out of school childcare for primary school aged children.  The club runs Monday - Friday from 3.30pm until 6pm.  The club offers lots of free play and free choice activities and the fun packed activity program ensures children have a lot to look forward to each week. 

You can read their latest Ofsted report and and if you'd like to book please login/create an account if your haven’t already and secure your place online at JAG

Please follow the quick step guide below:

• Register a JAG account
• Please confirm that you have read the Terms and Conditions
• Add your desired Wraparound Care as centre – St James CofE Primary School
• Add your child(ren) to the JAG account before attempting to make a booking
• Ensure all the Consent questions, Collector, Emergency Contacts and Doctor details are added.
• After this click on Book Activity to make a booking.
• Select the dates you wish to book!

Junior Adventure’s online booking system allows for flexible payment options including popular instalment plans that allows you to book now, pay later by spreading your childcare costs across monthly payments.  Sibling discounts are available and childcare vouchers are accepted.  For further information call 0333 577 1533.

If you need to reach a member of JAG at St James about a late booking or pick up, please call 07407 670396.

Football

More than just kicking and scoring, Premier football sessions are designed so that each child will leave having improved a transferable skill.  For younger children, they use football as a fun way to build co-ordination, agility and ball control, without the worries of a competitive game. Plus, every child scores a goal!  For older children, they help them build on their skills and techniques at their own pace through a wide range of activities and exercises. Their coaches also build on transferable skills and knowledge for them to take into any other sport they enjoy. 

Photography and Film

This is new club run by Mr Flanagan where children from Years 3 - 6 will be encouraged to develop their unique artistic style and vision, whilst exploring framing, editing and storytelling.  

Robo Think - Robotics and Coding 

We are launching two new clubs run by Robo Think that will halpe children develop a passion for STEM.

Robotics - Hands-on learning experience building interactive robots every week

Coding - Designing cool and fun video games which children then get the chance to play!

Acting Up Drama 

Drama club is a great way to expand children's listening and communication skills. Through the creativity of drama, children learn how to work positively in a group, give constructive feedback, and build resilience, as well as learning the skills to become actors.  

Chess 

If your child plays chess at home and wants to improve their game whilst having fun playing chess with their friends. 

Gymnastics

Nile Wilson Gymnastics Academy (formall LAGAD) is a specialist company passionate about the provision of high quality, fun Gymnastics and Dance education in the community. Many of their teachers are selected from former Olympians, World and European competitors and other top performers who show great passion and energy for their discipline.   

Art

Run by Emily Snape (a parent at St James) each week in Art club, children explore a new project, from watercolour planets to character design, logos to pastel portraits. In a fun and inclusive environment, they will have the chance to try new mediums and take home their creations each session. 

LAMDA Classes

This is run by Achieve Arts Speech and Drama School. You can find out more or book  a free trial for your child on their website www.achievearts.co.uk.   

Fencing

Learn to fence with FightingFitFencing - all abilities welcome.

Tennis

Whilst having fun, your child will develop their tennis shots including overarm serves, rallied, volley and points play.  Coaching will help develop their co ordination, balance and speed.

Before And After School Club Timetable