Read on to find out more about the clubs we hold before, during and after school, as well as our sports teams, music and (of course) swimming!
School Clubs:
We usually offer a variety of activities and clubs for different groups of children; these form a vital part of our enrichment co-curriculum, giving children the opportunity to meet new friends in different age groups, work in teams, learn new skills, challenge themselves and compete in a friendly environment and also to develop their own leadership skills.
Each term, parents are able to sign up their child/ren to a specific club. Some clubs are limited in numbers and some have charges (usually where external instructors lead the club); some of our parents/carers help to lead /organise clubs.
Current Clubs include:
Lego, Cross-Country, Netball, Football, Art (Autumn term), Boxing, Tennis, Multi-Sports, Judo, Love to Dance (Autumn/Spring terms), Performing Arts (Autumn & Summer terms) and various Choirs.
In addition, we hold practices for our school teams in readiness for events/activities within school and beyond. Teams are formed through the year for Netball, Football, Rugby, Hockey and Swimming. Children are invited to join teams and must be willing to commit to practise sessions and matches/events.
There is a strong musical heritage at Chevening and all aspects of Music continue to play an enormous part of our daily lives in school, whether arising in daily worship, class topics, or performances on the playground! We enjoy the opportunities to perform, dance, celebrate and remember through music and song.
We are fortunate to have a dedicated Music Room, which is great for instrumental lessons, choir rehearsals (but a little too small for our orchestra!)
An enormous thank you to the PTA who very kindly funded the purchase of 6 new large Djembe drums. The new drums greatly enhance the quality of sound and experience during drumming sessions both in the classroom.
Our Swimming Pool dates back to the 1930s and is still the centre of attention for swimming for all children in Term 6, the annual Swimathon fundraiser, Key Stage 2 Swim Sports and a feature of Class 6's traditional leavers' farewells.
Parents, please ensure you follow our Health & Safety guidelines:
All swimming lessons are delivered by a fully qualified, licensed swimming instructor and are supervised by qualified lifesavers. Swimming will take place regardless of the weather, with the exception of during thunderstorms. However, if it is very cold, discretion will be used especially with KS1, as to whether or not to swim and for how long.
The PTA requests a parental donation, per child, to fund the coaching, lifeguard training, heating, water and maintenance of the pool. Sufficient donations are needed to ensure swimming can proceed in Term 6.