Dear Families, 

At St Joseph's Catholic Primary School we are committed to providing our students with a well-rounded educational experience that nurtures their passions, talents and interests. We strongly believe that afterschool clubs play a vital role in enhancing students' overall development by providing them with opportunities to learn, socialise, and explore their interests in a supportive and supervised environment. These experiences contribute significantly to their academic success, personal growth, and overall well-being.

Each term, St Joseph's School offers a range of sports, arts, and academic clubs for our students to choose from, these clubs allow students to explore and develop their talents and hobbies. Our after school clubs provide a designated time and space for students to complete their homework with the assistance of teachers or support staff. At St Joseph's school we provide specific subjects after school clubs, such as math, science, or language arts, which provide additional learning experiences and hands-on activities. Our afterschool clubs also provide a structured environment for our pupils to make friends who share their interests, fostering social connections. They also enhance communication skills, boost confidence in social situations and improve interactions with peers and adults. 

Certain clubs, especially those related to academics or specialised skills, can help prepare our students for future educational and career opportunities. Furthermore, exposure to various clubs allows students to explore a wide range of interests, helping them make informed decisions about their future paths.

Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do at St Joseph's Catholic School and we work hard to ensure that all students have the chance to participate in our enrichment activities. To achieve this, we closely monitor the uptake of clubs and actively encourage participation throughout the academic year. Our clubs often involve group activities, promoting teamwork, leadership skills, and cooperation among peers.

We take great pride in celebrating the achievements of our students in their chosen enrichment activities. Whether it's a winning sports team, an outstanding work of art or academic excellence showcased through competitions and projects, we recognize and celebrate the achievements of our pupils in our weekly ‘Celebration Assemblies’. These moments of celebration help to motivate our pupils to strive for excellence, share joy in our achievements and strive for success.

In Autumn Term 2024 the clubs will run for a total of 10 sessions from the week beginning Monday 16th September 2024 to Thursday 5th December 2024  - this does not include October half term or the week beginning 21st October due to parents consultation evenings. The total cost of each club is £10.50 which equates to £1.05 per session. Payment can be made on Parent Pay, before the first session, once you have received your confirmation email that your child has a club space. If your child receives pupil premium/free school meals please speak to the school office about assistance with payment.  All clubs will start at the end of the school day and will finish at 3:55pm.  Please collect your child from the playground. The park gate will be open from 3:50pm.