Lunchtime and Afterschool ClubsMusicThe school boasts a thriving Choir and Orchestra, who regularly perform at local and even National venues. The School's first ever professional CD, entitled "On Eagle's Wings" was produced in 2003. The Choir and Orchestra perform at in-school recitals, Assemblies and Masses, whilst enhancing annual productions and Carol Services. The instrumental tuition offered is wide and varied, including a full range of string, brass and woodwind instruments, as well as keyboard. National Festival of Music for Youth
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Other extra curricular activities include: football, netball, cricket, karate, rounders, tennis, table tennis, gardening and science clubs. School LibraryThe school has two well-stocked libraries. The children have free access to books, at all times, monitored and encouraged by our Librarian. Reward SchemesThe school has four Houses, to which children in the Junior School belong. House Points are awarded for a variety of reasons including effort, behaviour, attitude, kindness, thoughtfulness, bravery, maturity and attainment. The accumulation of House Points not only contributes towards the end of year winning House Trophy award, led by their Year 6 House Captain, but also allows the pupils to work towards individual Achievement Certificates at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels, according to the relevant number of points accrued. In this way, the children learn to strive for individual success, whilst supporting recognition of their House, thus learning to become a "team" as well as an "individual" player. Infant pupils are rewarded in a more spontaneous and immediate way, as befitting their young age by a series of special certificates, stickers and stars. School Day TripsPupils go on a variety of curriculum-related day trips during their time in the school. The school regularly visits the Science and Environmental Centre at Tilbury. Visits have also been made to theatre venues, farms and wildlife sanctuaries, museums, art galleries, local fire stations and businesses. In Year 6 the pupils have the opportunity to enjoy a day-long Retreat at a venue such as Walsingham House, Canvey Island. Here, in the ambience of its beautiful grounds, quality time is spent, continuing our programme of preparation for transfer to Secondary School, addressing many of the issues relevant to this important stage in our children's lives. Year 6 Residential TripEvery year the year 6 pupils enjoy a hugely popular residential trip to an outdoor pursuits centre, where professional expertise is afforded by highly qualified instructors, supported by our own staff. Visitors/Presenters to the SchoolA wide range of presenters from outside has been organised to complement cross-curricular enhancement. These have included:
School UniformAll pupils are required to wear the school uniform. Parents should make sure that every item is clearly marked with the child's own name. Winter
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The school uniform is obtained from: Havering Schoolwear Shoes available from: Tootsies Children's
Shoes The acceptable styles are available at Tootsies' Barkingside shop and also at the shop's regular visits to the school. |