Clubhouse Team: Manager, Mrs P Marsh Deputy Manager, Mrs D Grayson ,Miss H Edwards, Miss R Lunt Miss J Guyers, , Miss L Dunbavin, Miss D Millington, Miss V Coates, Miss H Moran & Miss O Greenwood : Blog items
Date: 24th Feb 2022 @ 2:23pm
It was lovely to welcome all of the children back into Clubhouse this week and hear all about their adventures over half term!
After a discussion with the children, we decided that we would focus on a ‘minibeast’ topic for a few weeks as spring is quickly approaching and more minibeasts are appearing. With our magnifying glasses at the ready, we decided to go on a minibeast hunt! The children thoroughly enjoyed discovering lots of different minibeasts in a variety of habitats and ticking them off our tick list. The children also got crafty, with some perseverance and incredible cutting skills they created an assortment of fantastic split pin minibeasts.
Another popular area in clubhouse this week was the construction area, the children took it in turns to be the architects, building suppliers and builders. With clear instructions from the architects, the building suppliers found the right pieces and gave them to the builders, who then assembled the models – what great teamwork!
As always, our role play area has been filled with joy and lots of giggles. The children decided to have a ready, steady, cook inspired mini competition to see who could create the best-looking plate of food – it was hard to decide who won as they all looked delicious!
Hope you all have a lovely weekend!
Date: 11th Feb 2022 @ 10:17am
What a lovely week we have had for our final week before half term! We can’t believe it is half term already, the time has flown by.
As always, club has been full of happy, energetic children. The craft area has been very popular, with lots of children wanting to design and make valentine’s day cards and gifts for their loved ones. Some year 6’s also took the lead and helped the children to bake some heart shaped biscuits which were delicious! Mary Berry, you better watch out, TSP has some up and coming bakers!
Imaginations were in full forces this week as a group of children created their own short film using the iPads, they were extremely proud of their creations and couldn’t wait to show everyone the final results. The children then helped some of the younger children to write their own stories and turn them into short films, a great time was had by all!
Another popular activity this week was making cloud dough, although the process was a little bit messy at times, the final results were worth it. It created a silky, fluffy mixture which smelt amazing and the children enjoyed moulding it into different shapes and designs.
As always, outside has been extremely popular and the brighter nights are making such a difference, lets just hope the good weather stays for after half term.
Hope you all have a lovely week off and we look forward to seeing you soon.
Date: 4th Feb 2022 @ 2:04pm
What an enjoyable week we have had in Clubhouse! Where has the week gone?
The children were very excited to celebrate Chinese New Year this week, taste buds were tingling as we sampled some Chinese food for snack. The spring rolls were a crowd pleaser – especially amongst the staff. With great care and concentration, the children produced some wonderful Chinese lanterns and made some fantastic tiger puppets. The home corner was also very popular, imaginations were running wild as the children created their own Chinese restaurant. We even had some expert chop stick users!
We have been making the most of the brighter nights, the children have loved going outside after snack to burn off some extra energy. The children particularly enjoyed playground games, team games and a group of children even taught some of the staff a new dance routine.
Hope everyone has a very enjoyable weekend!
Date: 26th Jan 2022 @ 5:06pm
What a fun filled week we have had in Clubhouse!
Competative races took place between children and staff - who could hoola hoop longest, scooter races and many more!
Inside, we focused on being a good friend we talked about what makes beng a good friend whilst creating friendship bracelets. The children also enjoyed a wide selection of table top games. We pondered on puzzles and built brilliant towers out of straws.
We have some budding artists in Club House, the children followed instructions and drew their favourite cartoon characters. We also have some talented painters, the children created masterpeices using a variety of materials.
Hope you all have a lovely weekend!
Date: 21st Jan 2022 @ 5:01pm
What another busy week in Clubhouse!
Clubhouse have thoroughly enjoyed our dinosaur topic this week, imaginations have been running wild in our small world area and various dinosaur eggs have been created at our craft table - there were some fantastic cutting skills! Some children also made a fantastic train track, they were so pleased with the results after lots of perseverance.
Outside has still been a hit, the children have loved going outside for as long as possible - we are all looking forward to the brighter nights. The children have been making assault courses to complete on the scooters as quickly as possible. We definitely have some future scooting champions.
On Friday, the children got involved with a bit of karaoke – X factor here we come! A great time was had by all.
Wishing you all a lovely weekend.
Date: 13th Jan 2022 @ 7:58pm
What a difference lighter, dry nights make!
This week we have made the most of the dry evenings getting outside as early as possible for a blast of air and to burn off excess energy after a hard day in school. Our new scooters have now been put together and everyone has loved making the most of the space, scooting around the playground. It certainly warmed us, and we went back into Club with rosy, red cheeks, ready for snack.
Indoors, our snooker table is continuing to be a hit. It is busy every day. Skills are improving all the time. This week, a group set up and enjoyed their own mini tournament. It was played in good spirit and I'm sure will be repeated.
On the craft table the children chose to paint with water colours. Possibly a little early, but the children opted to paint branches with delicate blossom - obviously some wishful thinking for the future warm weather ahead of us! A small group set up their own band, they created their own special sounds entertaining the staff and Club members alike. Others have enjoyed table top games – Cat and Mouse remaining a firm favourite, whilst the car area is proving as popular as ever.
As always the week has flown by!
Have a lovely weekend.
Date: 6th Jan 2022 @ 12:58pm
Happy New Year! We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas break. Clubhouse staff would like to thank everyone for your Christmas gifts and well wishes.
This week the children have been settling back into school and the daily routines. Everyone seems very pleased to be back amongst their friends. They have shared their Christmas news; told us about the fantastic gifts Father Christmas kindly left them and excitedly recounted some of the wonderful days they have had.
On Wednesday, we were able to enjoy some quality time outside, playing on our new scooters. Sadly, the weather took a nose dive for the rest of the week, however that didn't dampen the spirits and the children have enjoyed playing indoors, creating their own cafe/shop. They reaquainted themselves with the snooker table and I'm please to say skills gained before Christmas haven't been lost.
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend.