Extra Curricular Clubs
Here at Westhead Lathom St James' CE Primary we are fully committed to providing a broad, rich curriculum which includes our extra-curricular offer. We want all of our pupils to experience, 'Life in all its fullness,' John 10:10 in order that all pupils regardless of their backgrounds or starting points flourish into confident young people. Here is a flavour of the wide provision we have on offer.
Rotary All Year 6 pupils are encouraged to carry out voluntary work at home or in the community, learn a new skill, try a new sport and learn about another culture. Miss Clark leads Rotary Club. | Lego Club Our younger pupils have the opportunity to take part in lunchtime Lego Club. Mrs Pose runs our club and sets challenges for the pupils to build! | ||
Ethos Group This group of pupils helps our headteacher, Miss Clark makes sure that the ethos of the school is warm, welcoming, Christian, inclusive and reflects the values we have chosen to guide our learning for the whole of each child. The Ethos group are a team of pupils who take the lead on projects throughout the year. Projects include leading collective worship; planning events with church and creating pop up prayer stations. | Geography Club Miss Clark runs our Geography Club. In these sessions our pupils learn about different places around the world and take part in exciting interactive activities. | ||
Library Cafe Mrs Lyon runs our Library Cafe which is always a hit in the winter months. There is nothing better than snuggling up with a good book and a hot chocolate! | School Council Representatives from children across school speak up politely to represent the views of their peers in order to improve systems in school . e.g. playground leaders; work with the community; monitor speeding and parking issues; decide which charity needs our support next; and choose which playground toys we should buy. | ||
Young Voices Choir Miss Tither leads our Young Voices Choir. The group enjoy learning new songs and rehearsing them for performance at the Young Voices concert at the arena in Manchester. In addition, the choir have also sang at Ormskirk Hospital and school events. | Chess and Board Games Club Mrs Smyth runs this club and it is always a popular one! The children love playing all of the different games. | ||
Art Club Mrs Wood leads our Art Club and their latest project, a mural for our playground, is coming along very nicely. | Sports' Partnership Coaching Every Tuesday, after school our Sports' Partnership Coaches run a sporting club for our pupils to access. Clubs range from Dance to Dodgeball, Invasion Games and Athletics or Outdoor and Adventurous Activities. | ||
Rounders Club Mrs Smyth runs our Rounders Club in the summer months. The children really enjoy honing their skills before taking part in some fun games. | Playground Leaders Our fabulous Wise Owls' class take the lead on this club. they plan daily exciting activities that all pupils are welcome to join in with at lunchtime. | ||
Football Club Two of our wonderful parents Mr Hickson and Mr Nolan give up their time to run our football club. This is a well attended session enjoyed by children of all ages. | Worry Warriors Our Worry Warriors in Y5 and 6 lead out other pupils through fun games, colouring and mindfulness. |