Throughout the year, we provide a number of extra-curricular activities. Some run at lunchtime although most run after school, and the range of clubs on offer varies throughout the year. There may be a cost to those clubs provided by external providers or where there is an outlay for materials needed. Staff will notify parents/carers of any activities that require permission.
At Lord Deramore’s we believe that all children should have access to high quality extra-curricular opportunities regardless of family financial circumstance. Therefore, for families eligible for Free School Meals, we provide an annual voucher scheme. Each family receives vouchers totalling £100 to be used to fund the cost of attending clubs. Our Pupil Premium Champions actively monitor, promote and support families to use these in order to enhance extra curricular engagement for all pupils in receipt of Pupil Premium.
- Families are sent information about the clubs that we expect to run, together with a Google form to book places, in a weekly update towards the end of each term
- Clubs on offer vary from term to term – please see the overview below of what we plan to offer this term
- Clubs may be organised by Lord Deramore’s staff, or by independent providers – for clubs organised by independent providers, please contact the relevant provider directly with any queries
- Please note that we rely on the club provider to keep us up to date with information for this page; if we are notified of any changes we will keep you informed and please do check with the club provider if you are uncertain
In addition to this wide range of extra-curricular clubs, we also offer opportunities for Pupil Leadership.
Autumn Term 2024 Clubs
The booking form for Autumn Term clubs has been sent to families on ParentPay and will be active until 12pm on Friday 6th September. Places will then be allocated on a first come, first served basis and you will be informed of places before the club starts. Please note the booking for Football (before half term) and Dodgeball (after half term) is via the Total Sports website.
The clubs have different start and end dates depending on the nature of the club so please check the information on the form and the letter you will be sent carefully! We rely on club providers to keep us up to date with any changes, and if we are notified of any we always aim to keep you informed.
Click for a larger .pdf version of the clubs timetable
Clubs that may be offered throughout the year include:
Art – provided by Mr Richards
Years 2-6
In this weekly art club, Mr Richards explores different styles and techniques, giving children a change to use different materials and create exciting pieces of art work.
Contact: Mr Richards – mrichards@lordderamores.com
Chess – hosted by Noel Stewart
Years 3-6
Noel Stewart is a member of the English Chess Federation and also an ECF Accredited Chess Coach. Each week, the children learn and practise chess moves and strategies. They play games against other children in the club.
Contact: Noel Stewart – noel338@btinternet.com
Cookery – hosted by Clare’s Kitchen
Years 1-6
Clare’s Kitchen provides two hour cookery lessons each week. The club runs on two different days due to demand. The club is delivered through 5 week modules, each covering a different theme/skill. Children may attend any of the modules and there is no need to have completed other modules in order to attend. During the sessions, children prepare a dish which is cooked and brought home at the end of the session.
Contact: Clare Halliday – clareskitchen@yahoo.co.uk
Gardening – hosted by Mrs Jones and Mrs Carr
Years 4-6
Running fortnightly during lunchtime, children have the opportunity to help tidy and weed the flower beds around school. They will be able to plan what to plant as well as plant and care for them.
Contact: Mrs Jones – jjones@lordderamores.com
Instrument Lessons
If your child is interested in music lessons, we have the following opportunities:
- Keyboard (contact Amy Lacy – amy.l.music@gmail.com)
- Violin (contact Diane Martin – dmartin@lordderamores.com )
- Classical guitar (contact Mark Currey purplebuffalomusic@gmail.com)
- Rock ‘n’ Pops – electric guitar, bass, keyboard, drums, vocals (contact John Haslam – john-haslam@ntlworld.com)
Lego challenge – hosted by Mrs Jones and the UoY
Children in Year 5 & 6 will have the opportunity to use LEGO to take part in a robotics challenge. They will be learning lots of programming skills as well as problem solving and team working. 10 places only. No cost.
Contact: Mrs Jones – jjones@lordderamores.com
Library – hosted by Mrs Jones and Miss McCormack
All Year Groups
The library is open after school each Friday for children and parents/carers to browse, chat about and borrow books. No space limit and no need to book.
Contact Miss McCormack: mmccormack@lordderamores.com
Orchestra – hosted by Mrs Martin
Diane Martin teaches music across Phases 2 and 3. Children who play an acoustic instrument and have had formal lessons are welcome to join the orchestra. The orchestra have the opportunity to perform at school events such as the Carol Concert as well as the annual music event in the summer term.
Contact: Mrs Martin – dmartin@lordderamores.com
Senior Choir – hosted by Miss Smith
Years 4-6
The senior choir runs one lunchtime per week and there is no need for children to book a place via the Google form, but can inform Miss Smith directly. The choir have opportunities to sing the songs they have learnt in assemblies and at events such as the Archbishop Holgate’s Carol Service in the Minster.
Contact: Miss Smith – hsmith@lordderamores.com
Spanish – hosted by Louise Lawrence
Y1-Y3
Louise Lawrence teachers French to the children in Phase 3 each week. In her after school Spanish club for EY to Y3, Louise teaches basic Spanish words and phrases through songs, stories and games.
Contact: Louise Lawrence – louise@ljllanguages.com
Story Club – hosted by the Year 6 Reading Champions
Open to children in EY and KS1
The wonderful Reading Champions share their love of books and reading with the younger members of our school community in our cosy welcoming library space. This club takes place at lunch times and there is no need to book.
Total Sports
Years 1-6 (days vary)
Total Sports provides two clubs per week throughout the year. These clubs are seasonal and may be football, dodgeball, cricket or rounders. Football is bookable via the school Google Form, other clubs are bookable directly through Total Sports.
Contact: Total Sports – enquiries@totalsportslimited.co.uk
http://www.totalsportslimited.co.uk/book-online/
TuTu Funky – hosted by Miss Havercroft
Years 4-6.
Miss Havercroft runs Tutu-Funky each week for Y4-6. Each term, the children learn a couple of dances which are then performed to parents and the rest of the school. Some years there is the opportunity to perform in the annual Dance Festival.
Contact: Miss Havercroft – tutufunky@hotmail.com