Kellett School – Pok Fu Lam Campus Extra-Curricular Activities January 2018 – March 2018

Monday ____________________________________________

Knitting Club Year Group: 4 to 6 Time: Lunch Time

Knitting for Beginners – a relaxing after lunch activity, learning how to knit one, purl one and more – maybe a scarf Girls and Boys all welcome.

Art Club

Year Group: 3 to 6 Time: 3.15pm – 4.30pm

During Art Club children experiment with a variety of materials and processes. They work in both 2D and 3D form and explore clay, mod-roc, paint, textile materials and much more to create their own pieces of art work. Over the course of the club children will normally make three or four projects per term based around a distinctive theme which sufficiently challenges their creative skills. Happy making!

Chess Year Group: 2 to 6

Time: 3.15pm – 4.30pm We are the PIONEER in developing children’s chess in Hong Kong – Highest quality coaches, curriculum and tournaments. We create a healthy platform for children to compete from less formal mini quad to large scale scholastic tournaments. Led by International Master and experienced top level FIDE ranked coaches, students will learn chess tactics, strategy, etiquette and good sportsmanship. This will help children develop strategic planning and decision making, nurture perseverance and patience and foster self-sufficiency and confidence. Children will enjoy a good game of chess and develop their character through chess!

Chinese Quizlet Club Year Group: 3 to 6

Time: 3.15pm – 4.30pm

Students will be doing a series of Chinese games and self-assessing tests to revise their language skills in listening, speaking and reading.

Gymnastics Year Group: 3 to 4

Time: 3.15pm – 4.30pm Why walk when you can cartwheel? Gymnastics is an exciting and challenging sport. You will amaze yourself at the new skills you will learn!

Lion Dance Year Group: 4 to 6

Time: 3.15pm – 4.30pm Ha Kwok Cheung Dragon & Lion Dance Team was established in 1924 .The team has run for four generations. We have accomplished the World Grand Champions 10 times. Students can learn how to coordinate with others and learn through traditional Chinese culture through lion dance.

Ballet Year Group: 1 to 2

Time: 3.15pm – 4.30pm Calling all Princess’s and Princess's! This class is an introduction to the world of ballet, helping to develop physical skills and encourage creativity, expression and musicality. Conducted in a non competitive fun environment, with chance to dance & show your talents at the school Fair.

Nuvo Clarinet Year Group: 3 to 4

Time: 3.15pm – 4.30pm This ECA consists of a series of group lessons for beginners on the Clarineo. This is a smaller, lightweight version of the clarinet and is ideal for those wishing to progress to either the clarinet or the saxophone once they are big enough. Learning as part of a large group in this way is an excellent opportunity to have fun playing as part of an ensemble and to develop overall musicianship skills alongside their peers. There will also be opportunities to perform as part of the pre-orchestra later on in the year. Instruments will be provided through the school as part of the Project (the hire fee is included in the cost of the Project) and must be taken home after each lesson in order for the students to practice.

“Please note that entry to this ECA is in September only.”  

Pre-Orchestra

Year Group: 1 to 4 Time: 3.15pm – 4.30pm

This Ensemble gives all students who have started an orchestral instrument immediate experience of playing in a group. (This does not include piano, drums, recorder or guitar). From Year 1 – Year 4, whether you’ve been playing for a term or a couple of weeks, as soon as they can play a few notes on their instrument they are very welcome to join the pre–orchestra (this ensemble is not by audition). This group will meet in the upper music room each week at the same time as orchestra, to allow students to easily progress into the main orchestra when they reach an appropriate level.

Netball Year Group: 5 to 6

Time: 3.15pm – 4.30pm

Children will continue to develop their basic ball skills, movement skills and positional play around the court. Specific skills such as passing, shooting, finding space will be a focus. Lots of opportunity to play games and experience different playing positions.

Fobisia Training Year Group: (Selected Team Only)

Time: 3.15pm – 4.30pm For selected team only, please refer to the P.E. Department. Dates are to be arranged.

Tuesday

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Battle of the Books Year Group: 5 to 6

Time: 7.45am – 8.30am

Battle of the Books is a book club with an added competitive edge! The primary aim of the club is to encourage the enjoyment of reading, widen reading choices, and promote discussion of books, with the added challenge of reading 20 pre-chosen titles, representing quality literature from a variety of genres ranging from fantasy, adventure, mystery and comedy, by prominent authors in young adult literature. The club culminates in an inter-school competition in May where Hong Kong Schools compete against each other, vying to answer questions on the 20 books.

“Please note that entry to this ECA is in September only.” 

Brass Ensemble Year Group: 3 to 6

Time: Lunchtime

The Brass Ensemble is for any children who are having lessons on a brass instrument- either inside or outside of school. They will work towards an informal performance before Christmas and then they will combine with the orchestra or pre-orchestra in the Spring and Summer terms as well, to prepare for the Annual concert. This ensemble will give young brass players the opportunity to flourish and meet the particular challenges of the early stages of brass instrumental technique and performance.

Orchestra Year Group: 3 to 6 (by audition)

Time: 3.15pm – 4.30pm

Students who take private instrumental lessons (either at school or elsewhere) are eligible to audition for our Instrumental Ensembles (Strings and Wind Band). Typically, students join after 6 – 12 months of lessons when they are reading music and able to play independently. Entry is available in September for performance in December. A second point of entry is in January for preparation for the Annual Concert in June. Students who are interested should come and see a member of the Music Department.

Nuvo Ensemble Year Group: 5 to 6

Time: 3.15pm – 4.30pm This ECA is a fantastic opportunity for any student who doesn’t yet play an orchestral instrument, to begin learning a woodwind instrument. It is particularly aimed at students who would like to play something before moving up to senior school, but who don’t currently have an instrument. The beauty of this project is that throughout the year students will have the opportunity to do a term each on the ‘Dude’ (a Nuovo version of the clarinet), the ‘Toot’ (a Nuovo version of the flute) and the ‘J Sax’ (the Nuovo version of the saxophone). Throughout the year this group will be run by two woodwind specialists who will be able to offer instrumental expertise and targeted support for each instrument. At the end of the year students will then be able to choose to take up either flute, clarinet or saxophone for individual lessons. There will be the opportunity to be involved in various performances throughout the year. The rent of the instrument and sheet music materials are all included in the cost of the ECA.

“Please note that entry to this ECA is in September only.” 

Robotics Club Year Group: 4 to 6

Time: 3.15pm – 4.30pm Bricks 4 Kidz EV3 Robotics is the cutting edge of technology with the introduction of LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Robotics. Students will be captivated as they incorporate the newest generation of motors, sensors, and software by programming their commands directly into the intelligent brick. Test their capabilities by moving an object with a robotic claw, building a robot that draws, or creating a mouse trap. Combining the versatility of the LEGO building system with the most advanced technology LEGO has ever developed, unleash the creative powers of the new LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 set to create and command robots that walk, talk, think and do anything you can imagine! 4th graders and up

Our company will provide all the necessary equipment in the course. There is no need for students to purchase anything.

Coding Year Group: 4 to 6

Time: 3.15 – 4.30pm Students will be taken through the foundations of programming by building their own website. Using HTML/CSS and JavaScript. They will move on to create an interactive game using JavaScript and learn how to upload it online.

Astro Club Year Group: 1 to 6

Time: 3.15pm – 4.30pm

Our fun and dynamic extra-curricular Astro Club is open to every year group. We differentiate to cater for all ages. This space themed course is run by Discovery Dome, Hong Kong's only English medium portable planetarium. Discovery Dome visits many schools in Hong Kong with our exciting curriculum workshops.

Move For Life – Dance Year Group: 1 to 6

Time: 3.15pm – 4.30pm (Year 1 to 3) 4:30pm – 5:30pm (Year 4 to 6)

"We empower children through dance! A team of Ballroom Dancing experts, that have combined Hip Hop with Ballroom for a new generation of people, based on popular international TV and media. We do a mixture of dances both individual and partner based with modern music and new concepts to engage students in a fun and social environment while learning some vital life skills and increase confidence. Dances achieved in the classes will include a combination Cha Cha Cha, Samba, Jive, Salsa, and more! At the end of term students may be selected to do a non compulsory performance which will be communicated to parents, this may involve extra fees for costumes, rehearsals etc. "

Wednesday ____________________________________________

Kellett Tell It Year Group: 5 to 6

Time: Lunchtime Kellett Tell It is for children who love to write! Children are taught to research, interview, write and edit a feature news story. Stories and interviews are assigned by KT editors and staff. Parents are asked to escort their child for their subject interview. Each week will build upon the previous lesson and the term culminates with the distribution of the Kellett Tell It newspaper!

Flute Choir Year Group: 3 to 6

Time: Lunchtime

This ensemble is for any children who are already having flute lessons either inside or outside of school and wish to further develop their skills in a group, whilst working towards a performance. All flute players are welcome in the flute choir; however please note that all members of flute choir must also attend either the school orchestra or choir.

Knitting Club Year Group: 4 to 6

Time: Lunchtime

Knitting for Beginners – a relaxing after lunch activity, learning how to knit one, purl one and more – maybe a scarf Girls and Boys all welcome

Asia Pacific Soccer Year Group: 1 to 2

Time: 2.30pm – 3.45pm Asia Pacific Soccer Schools offer professional soccer coaching at Kellett School for year 1 & 2 students. Classes focus on basic soccer skills, lots of time with the ball and lots of small-sided games. Suitable for boys and girls!

Musical Theatre Year Group: 3 to 4

Time: 2.30pm – 3.45pm

In this class we combine music, song, spoken dialogue and dance. Students will gain a basic knowledge and understanding of musicals and plays. This is achieved through fun, drama, improvisation and mime games. At the end of term, time permitting, the children will present they work to invited parents’ and guests.

Rugby – Boys and Girls Year Group: 3 to 6

Yr3 & Yr4

(Time: 2.30pm – 4.00pm) Students will be developing their individual skills with an emphasis on working together as a team and developing a greater understanding of positional play and the rules of the game. Fitness, ball skills and teamwork will be focused on. The main focus of the training will be tag and touch rugby due to the nature of the tournaments that we will compete in through the International Schools tournament structure.

Yr5 & Yr6 (Time: 2.30 – 4.15pm)

Students will be developing their individual skills with an emphasis on working together as a team and developing a greater understanding of positional play and the rules of the game. Fitness, ball skills and teamwork will be focused on. Children will on occasion work in ability groups. The main focus of the training will be tag and touch rugby due to the nature of the tournaments that we will compete in through the International Schools tournament structure.

Y3 – Y6 Girls Football Year Group: 3 to 4

Time: 2.30pm – 4.00pm

Children will be provided with the opportunity to develop both their individual and teamwork skills, in an environment that is challenging and encouraging. All ability and experience levels are welcome. This course is supported by Football coaches from Minisport.

Hobby Club Year Group: 1 to 2

Time: 2.30pm – 3.45pm

Hobby club aims to give the children creative experiences using a variety of media. They will be able to enjoy a relaxed small group atmosphere, of no more than sixteen pupils. We will make clay pots and tiles, create marvelous mosaics, make plaster cast masks and Christmas or Easter decorations.

Infant String Project Year Group: 1 to 2

Time: 2.30pm – 3.45pm

This is a fantastic introductory year to playing a string instrument in a fun and interactive group setting. Students will learn to play either the violin or cello in this group class through a variety of songs, games and musical activities. There are several performance opportunities throughout the year and this has proven to be a great way for young children to start learning an orchestral instrument in a fun and engaging way. At the end of this year they will have the opportunity to continue to learn in an individual or paired lesson. The rent of the instrument is included in the cost of the ECA.

“Please note that entry to this ECA is in September only

Sailing Year Group: 4 to 6

Time: 2.30pm – 5.15pm

Sailing is a fantastic water based activity that we are excited to offer as part of our ECA programme. Sailing is open to all levels of ability from beginners to more advanced, experienced sailors. The RHKYC instructors will endeavour to group children according to their ability and we will communicate with parents if this is not possible before the start of the club. There will be opportunities to sign up for the sailing ECA throughout the academic year however places are limited and this will depend on the initial group size. Where possible, we will sail each week however this ECA is weather dependent; should the RHKYC decide that the conditions are not sailable, a decision will be made by 12pm to cancel the session; in this situation, parents will be contacted to arrange transport home for their child and a full refund will be provided for the session. If the weather at 12pm looks sailable and sailing is scheduled to go ahead however on arrival, the conditions are not safe for the children to sail, children will complete land based activities which are also part of the course and extremely important in the sailing process. Please note the changes to teacher supervision for this activity. Teachers will accompany children to Middle Island on the bus from school. Once they are at Middle Island the children will be the sole responsibility of the RHYC, the teacher will not stay for the duration of the lesson. There will be no teacher supervision for the lesson and parents will need to make arrangements to collect their child directly from Middle Island.

Thursday ____________________________________________

Swimming Year Group: 4 to 6

Time: 7.30am – 8.15am

Sessions are designed throughout the term to cover improvements in basic stroke technique, swim fitness and basic water safety. Children must be dropped off at West Island School and taken back to school by a parent/guardian *Children must be able to swim 25m with confidence.

Minisport HK Year Group: 1 to 2

Time: 3.15pm – 4.30pm Minisport courses develop a wide range of skills, with the ultimate aim being to create positive attitudes towards sport in children. During each session, children rotate around stations, some of which are sport specific (tennis, football, hockey, volleyball, basketball) and some which are simply games designed to improve essential sporting skills (handling, rolling, bouncing, throwing, dribbling, hitting, catching etc).

Lego STEM

Year Group: 1 to 4 Time: 3.15pm – 4.30pm

Bricks 4 Kidz® is the highly popular children’s edutainment program from the United States and is now in Hong Kong! Bricks 4 Kidz® offers a unique educational LEGO® model building for children between the ages of 3 to 12 years old. Both children and their parents can benefit from a host of education programs built around the company’s proprietary model plans, designed by engineers and architects, with exciting themes such as space, construction and amusement parks.

Choir

Year Group: 3 to 6 Time: 3.15pm – 4.30pm

Choir is open to all students from Year 3 – 6. There are no auditions and no entry requirements. All we expect is a willingness to listen and learn. We also expect commitment – students are committing to a rehearsal schedule leading to a performance and should not ask to be excused from a rehearsal. The choir work towards several exciting performances throughout the year, including Carols By Candlelight, the Annual Concert and the Pok Fu Lam Autumn and Summer Concerts.

Disco Dance Year Group: 1 to 2

Time: 3.15pm – 4.30pm

This course teaches basic dance steps and routines to the latest chart music and dance classics. The class is suitable for complete beginners as well as experienced dancers, and is a good introduction to dance open to any boy or girl who wants to strut the funky stuff!

Friday ____________________________________________

Cross Country / Fitness

Year Group: 3 to 6 Time: 7.30am – 8.15am

This club is open to all children who would like to start running or develop their fitness/longer distance running. Children will work in ability groups depending on their ability and experience and where they feel comfortable. A variety of longer distance, interval training and fitness work will be involved. Sessions take place and Stanley Ho, children need to be dropped off and will be taken back to school by parents.

Fobisia Training Year Group: (Selected Team Only)

Time: 3.15pm – 4.30pm For selected team only, please refer to the P.E. Department. Dates are to be arranged.

Netball

Year Group: 3 to 4 Time: 3.15pm – 4.30pm

Children will continue to develop their basic ball skills, movement skills and positional play around the court. Specific skills such as passing, shooting, finding space will be a focus.

Speech and Drama Year Group: 1 to 6

Time: 3.15pm – 4.30pm

Good Communication and presentation skills are vital to success in today’s world. At Starlit Voice, we help learners achieve their full potential by developing their self-esteem and unlocking their imagination, creative thinking and ability to express themselves articulately. We follow the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) syllabus to provide creative learning. Our programmes use drama, literature and poetry to fire students’ imagination and increase their ability to communicate effectively. Our learners are exposed to a wealth of text including prose and acting material from all eras. They will learn to critically examine content and to present in a stimulating and inspiring manner, using appropriate techniques. We study methods of delivery and help them develop an understanding of body language, and improve their posture and breathing. We offer examinations in Communications and Performance to expose them to interview situations and ensure that they are fully prepared to offer the best of themselves. * Please note that exam fees are in addition to the course fee

Science Club Year Group: 3 to 6

Time: 3.15pm – 4.30pm

ActiveKids are offering a fun and innovative Science Club to Year 5 and 6 children. The club focuses on a “learn by doing” philosophy and children bring home ‘hands on’ projects after every class. Children will have the chance to be chemistry detectives, physics fanatics and DNA experts to name a few. Come and join in the fun!

Music Theory Club Year Group: 3 to 6

Time: 3.15pm – 4.30pm

Students will be completing activities and study to lead them toward taking their Grade 3 or Grade 5 ABRSM Examination. Depending on progress, students can sit for the examination in February or June. The cost of the course does not include the examination fee

Saturday ____________________________________________

Saturday Soccer Club

Year Group: Reception to 6 Time: 8.00am – 9.00am

Please note this is a parent run club. All children must be supervised by a parent or adult

Location for Offsite Activities ____________________________________________

Stanley Ho Sports Centre Sha Wan Dr, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong

  Hong Kong Football Club 1 Sports Rd, Hong Kong

West Island School 250 Victoria Road, Pokfulam

Aberdeen Outdoor Courts (Wong Chuk Hang Recreation Ground) 108 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong