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. 

	Gardening We have been recently planting new apple trees on our grounds which were donated by the West Lancs Community Food Growing Project. In addition, some of our exisiting apple trees have yielded bumper crops which were made into apple pies for our first ever 'Pie and Patter' event for the local community.
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. Mrs. Tither leads Rotary Club.
	Cookery We love Wednesdays! The chefs provide the lucky staff with samples of their superb menus and are planning their own cookery book.
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.
	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.
	TAG Rugby and Netball TAG Rugby and Netball clubs are avaiable for our KS2 children. The children who attend these clubs also have the opportunity to take part in inter-school competitions throughout the year.
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.
	Computing Miss Clark leads our computing club. The club learn how to use different technology and have fun taking part in different digital projects.