Wraparound Care and After School Clubs

We are delighted to be able to offer our children at St James Primary, school run wraparound care that runs from 7.45am - 6pm, Monday to Friday in term time.

Our Breakfast club runs from 7.45am - 8.45am and our extended after school club called The Hive, runs from 3.30pm - 6pm.  You can find details on how to book these below.

We also have a huge number of  activity based after school cubs run by outside providers.  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.

The Hive

Our extended after school club is run by members of school staff.   The club runs Monday - Friday from 3.30pm until 6pm and offers lots of free play and free choice activities and the fun packed activity program.  Each session costs £16 and includes snacks and drinks.  You can book up until 3.15pm on the day you need (as long as there is space available).

If you need to reach a member of Hive when the club is running, please call 07354 455765 .

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.  

Robotics and STEM club 

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

STEM Club - Exploring Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths through hands on, interactive learning and exciting projects.

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 (formally 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. 

NEW Sewing

Run by Miss Rose every week on a Thursday, children will learn sewing and stitching techniques to create beautiful keepsakes.  This class is new for our Summer term and will be limited to 10 children on a first come, first served basis.

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.   

Mandarin

A great new club, run by a parent at St James, Evelyn Ip.  Its a fun introduction to Mandarin and the class is limited to 10 children, so learning is personalised.

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.

We are delighted to launch our new extended after school club called The Hive.  This runs from 3.30pm - 6pm, every Monday - Friday during term time. 

You can find out all the information you need to know here.

You can also book here. 

Please make sure you have also completed a safeguarding form for your child which you can find here.  (This only needs to be completed once).

Before And After School Club Timetable