Weekly after school arts and craft club run by the art department and open for year 5 and 6. The children will work on projects that will develop and extend their understanding of different artistic materials and processes such as drawing, painting, textiles, sculpture, photography, print making and advanced model making media. Art club is a wonderful way for children to express themselves and their ideas creatively, working on extended individual projects, inspired by their interests, talented artists, and their imagination.
Archaeology club will teach students some of the basics of archaeology, from how to illustrate small finds to recreating ancient pots. Through this we can learn about the ancient past in a fun, creative and hands on way – just like real archaeologists!
Harness the power of this generation’s most important advancement in coding technology! AI will be a part of all of our lives and this club gives your child a chance to be ahead of the curve. We’ll learn how AI affects everything from Photoshop to Spotify. We’ll ask important questions like can AI write the 11+ exam, win at Roblox or create a deep fake Taylor Swift video. We’ll also learn how AI and machine learning work so that students can recreate real world tools and become their own AI developers. Next stop… Apple? All BlueShift students can access our full curriculum online. View: blueshift.education/chepstow for more details.
Creative app design takes students from rapid prototyping and UX/UI design through to functional android apps. This course introduces entrepreneurship, rapid prototyping and coding – real professional skills in the app design industry. Our clubs can cater for a wide range of abilities ranging from no-code projects to complex block-based prototypes and even development with React.JS
Hands on coding- build the future! In this club, students will build drawing tools, musical instruments, miniature structures, and more! They will learn to design, engineer, build, and test their own imaginative solutions to real world problems and gain valuable creative coding skills along the way. Full, week by week overview of our curriculum: blueshift.education/chepstow
Learn to code through one of the world’s most popular games! Students will learn and practice key coding concepts through building, modifying and completing unique challenges. Using Minecraft: Education Edition, students can learn and practice coding in Code Blocks while learning valuable problem solving and critical thinking skills
Learn to code through one of the world’s most popular games! Students will learn and practise key coding concepts through building, modifying, and completing unique challenges. Using Minecraft: Education Edition, students can learn and practise coding in Code Blocks, Python, or JavaScript while learning valuable problem solving and critical thinking skills. All BlueShift students can access our full curriculum online. View: blueshift.education/chepstow for more details.
Coding made fun! In this after school club, students will be introduced to the world of coding, robotics, and digital skills in a fun and engaging way. Skills learned through our Minis clubs include: algorithms, block-based coding, design, engineering, and more! Full, week by week overview of our curriculum: blueshift.education/chepstow
In this club, students will learn to use digital tools to bring their imaginations to life! They will create a series of interactive art pieces and animations to broaden their creative palette and gain valuable digital skills
Join this club to build on your problem solving and communication skills to play great group games and have lots of fun. Develop your listening skills to follow instructions and enjoy new and exciting games in a safe, familiar and fun environment
Chess develops several important skills in its students, such as pattern recognition and memory, decision making, analytical ability, imagination and self-discipline, all of which can naturally help children in the academic arena. Led by coach Tony Niccoli, the children work on developing their chess skills and have the opportunity to take part in chess competitions.
Choir is for all children who love singing in a group and performing in front of an audience. We will develop our voices through fun activities and learn songs from folk music to classical, and musicals to pop. Not only will choir develop your singing voice, but it will improve your memory skills as we learn lyrics off-by-heart. It will also develop your confidence as a performer and encourage community spirit. As we add harmony your aural skills will also be refined.
Cookery club is an excellent way to teach basic life skills to younger children to help them learn to cook and see that proud smile on their faces when they have created a wonderful meal or dessert. It is a fantastic way to learn a variety of new culinary skills and easy recipes to make from home. These short and sweet classes are perfect to get creative and hands messy whilst gaining an understanding of measurement, time and combined flavours!
Craft club will introduce students to some basic craft techniques, just as crocheting, knitting and cross stitch. After students have spent time learning and completing small projects we aim to create a ‘final piece’ made from the craft techniques we have learnt. The aim of craft club is for a space for students to learn crafts, explore their creativity and a space to relax for personal wellbeing after school.
The Creative art club is more than just arts! This educational method involves problem-solving strategies, growth mindset techniques and environmental awareness through unique art projects such as Land Art, Light painting, Recycled projects and art installations. Don’t miss out the Exhibition Day at the end of each term when the two art teachers will display the children’s artwork and their creative process in a short movie
Using a consistent approach the children will work on differentiated touch typing lessons to increase their typing accuracy and speed. This club is fantastic for children to develop an important skill for their future, especially those heading into online assessments!
Discover the world of gaming in a safe and educational way, from Minecraft to Roblox and beyond. A must do club for those who love gaming.
This fun coding club teaches the children the basics of computer programming through a mixture of exciting online and offline activities. Children will learn about algorithms, sequences and loops with the opportunity to complete code of their own!
CoSpaces club allows children to build their own 3D creations, animate them with code and explore them in magical ways, including Virtual and Augmented Reality. CoSpaces develops digital literacy skills such as collaboration and coding, which prepare kids for their future while empowering them to become creators. The is a fun club suitable for all levels of coders
In this advanced coding club, students will be exploring text-based coding using Python. Each week, students will work to complete a creative and fun coding project, from artworks to their own exciting games. This club is perfect for children ready to extend their coding skills.
Immerse your children in the rhythmic magic of the drum circle! Join us for an exhilarating experience where the beat comes alive, captivating young minds with the vibrant energy of djembe rhythms. Our dynamic sessions create an atmosphere that sparks curiosity and enthusiasm, igniting a passion for music while fostering creativity and cultural appreciation. Join the circle and let the journey begin!
“Do you think you can construct an igloo out of sugar cubes? A car out of fruit? How about an Eiffel Tower out of spaghetti? If you answered yes to any of these, or you’re just super intrigued about how this could be done, why not join Chepstow’s new Engineering Club?”
Little Musketeers courses offer a great balance of fencing activities and team games to capture the children’s imagination and improve fitness through the development of balance, speed, agility, hand/eye co-ordination and, most importantly, confidence. Little Musketeers has also been recognised by Dr Adele Diamond, a world-renowned scientist who specialises in child brain development. For more information please watch this short video, https://youtu.be/YquQJMBHcCE
Free writing club focuses on how creative flow can contribute to happiness! This writing club uses Csikszentmihalyi’s concept of ‘flow’ to encourage complete concentration, clarity of goals, control of time, intrinsic feeling of reward, effortless writing, balanced concepts between challenge and skills, and losing yourself in creative ideas! From dialogue to poetry, short stories to fantasy, kids will be able to get stuck into their wildest ideas, stories and questions and use new independent writing skills to find techniques that work for them! The aim is to find personalised tools to help concentration and creativity that can be applied across different areas of learning while growing up.
Fun activities with various challenges. Working on the rules and different aspects of match play. Individual skills and small sided games, creating competitive situations. Working on defending attacking and ways to outwit the opposition.
Huzzah’s Commercial Street Dance Teacher, Leah, brings years of industry experience (Disney: Disenchanted, Netflix: Dance 100) into her fun club. Children will learn how to dance and perform for the camera as well as make their very own music video! Move over TikTok, CHS kids are going pro. No dance experience necessary, all children will be challenged and encouraged to express themselves
Whether your little one needs a boost in self esteem or a place to unleash their extra energy, our drama club is the place to be. Jam packed full of confidence boosting Drama games, songs that you won’t be able to get out of your head and dance moves to rival Jagger. There’s a show at the end of term for the whole school, family and friends, to celebrate your little stars.
When children are trying to figure out who they are, drama can give them a safe place to explore and expand their personality and build self esteem. Our drama club is designed to teach children to respect themselves and each other while we develop skills that carry them far beyond the stage. There’s a show at the end of term to give your child performing experience and celebrate a job well done.
Come and learn the secrets of screen acting! Whether your child dreams of being a Hollywood star or not, screen acting is a great way to learn the focus and subtleties of communication that makes the greats great. Working on their favourite scenes from the movies, children will create their very own showreel: either to send to their agent or simply to boost their self esteem.
Studies have shown that learning dance develops creativity, teamwork, confidence, critical thinking, self-discipline, physical health and the ability to work collaboratively. At Huzzah we know that kids want to express themselves and have fun too. That’s why we’ve packed technical skills and know how into a fun filled programme teaching your child challenging dances to their favourite tunes. There is a showing for the school, family and friends at the end of term – another chance to boost your child’s confidence.
Huzzah’s junior street dance club encourages your child to build on their natural rhythm whilst learning new dance skills. As well as boosting their confidence and stage presence, your child will be learning choreography that will stretch their minds and bodies. There is a showing for the school, family and friends at the end of term – another chance to boost your child’s confidence.
Mr Oliver is launching a Jazz Band for invited children in year 4. The Jazz Band will be an opportunity for those learning an instrument to perform in an ensemble.
The martial arts club offered at Chepstow House has been running since 2011 and is based on Fanchento Kung Fu and Japanese Ju Jitsu (www.fanchento.co.uk). It includes striking tumbling, trips and wrestling all specifically designed to work with children’s developmental urges and contributes to their wellbeing. There is an established body of research that shows that traditional martial arts makes significant contribution to children’s development in particular their self-regulation but also has positive effects on their physical, emotional, social and cognitive abilities. We think martial arts makes a particularly positive contribution to girl’s physical confidence. Edwin Edelstein holds a 5th degree black belt and has been teaching children martial arts in London for 25 years. He teaches 250 children a week at Chepstow House, Falkner House (Boys and Girls), Notting Hill Prep and Wetherby Pre Prep (Notting Hill and Kensington). Edwin is enrolled for a professional doctorate researching the benefits of martial arts for children at Middlesex University. More information is available at www.martialarteducation.org
Netstars offers action-packed, fun-filled Netball classes. Netball is a great way to learn excellent ball skills and hand-eye coordination, and also boosts confidence and communication skills. Both boys and girls are welcome. Come join our brilliant coaches for exciting drills and skills and match play. Any questions please contact Caroline on info@netstarsnetball.com.
The Chepstow House School Orchestra is a great fun opportunity for pupils in years 3-6 to get together and make music! – We will explore popular tunes such as the James Bond theme, as well as traditional pieces, working towards a performance at the end of the year. Children of all abilities are welcome, from complete beginner to experienced players and the club is open to children who learn instruments in or out of school. The instruments for the school orchestra are: violin, cello, flute, clarinet, oboe, trumpet, trombone.
Explore and learn the Recorder! Must have own instrument. Are you already learning a wind instrument? Are you looking for an opportunity to play in a band and have fun? Ms Sara Minelli, our flute teacher, is looking for recorder players to join this club. Mixed levels are welcome: the children need to be able of playing at least 3-5 notes on their instrument! The club will cover a variety of repertoire and songs, as well as an introduction to improvisation. If you’re intrigued by the project, please bring your own instrument and join the fun!
We are delighted to teach our native language in the funniest way ever; singing and playing. The educational programme will be delivered by the co-founder of CAW, Alexandra Soto. Alexandra is an art teacher and a singer songwriter who will be challenging your little ones to communicate in Spanish.
This term in STEM club there are a whole host of new design activities planned from catapults to mazes. There will also be a focus on technology using mirco:bits and robotics to create exciting projects.
No prior experience required, just a willingness to have a go! No trumpet purchase required as trumpets are provided by the school. Join us and become a trumpet player! Trumpet club gives you the opportunity to learn how to play the trumpet and deliver regular performances in school. A wide variety of music will be covered from jazz to pop and classical music. You will also learn how to read music while playing in this unique ensemble! This will be an extremely fun club and enable you to acquire the fantastic life skills that learning a musical instrument provides.
Global Leadership club will introduce the year 5 & 6 children to concepts of sustainable development, global citizenship, and cross-cultural communication as important tools when creating attitudes to aid and development. There will be a voluntary opportunity to connect with the EduSpots network, a network of active student citizens engaged in developing their home communities through education all around the world. This club will engage students in being critical about volunteerism and introduce them with starter tools to become conscious change-makers themselves!
