Our Extra Curricular Activities
Extra curricular activities give the children opportunities to grow beyond the classroom. Whether the children choose to join one of our sports teams, our choir, or art clubs these activities help them develop confidence, teamwork, and resilience. They also allow the children to discover new interests and talents they might not uncover during lesson time. Most importantly, extra curricular activities help pupils build friendships, strengthen their sense of belonging, and enjoy school life in a way that supports both their wellbeing and their academic success.
Below are details of the extra curricular activities available at various points in the school year. As well as the clubs listed, staff are always offering a range of different clubs throughout the year.
Elite Dance & Football Club (and Holiday Multi-sports Club)
The information below outlines further details regarding the after-school clubs running at your school:
Thursday: Football (all ages)
Friday: Dance (all ages)
Limited space available
All courses run from 3:30pm – 4:30pm
This club will run weekly throughout the year with an emphasis on enjoyment, engagement and skill development; with a variety of fun sporting games and activities. We also feel it is really important to highlight the achievements of all participants, so they are rewarded weekly for good behaviour, sportsmanship and effort with a Player of the Week medal.
Please be aware this is a fee paying club, we do not accept cash or cheque payments; so please visit our website to book your place. If you do not book online, please do not send your children to our course as it is most likely we are fully booked (http://www.elite-coaching-uk.co.uk/book-online).
Children attending clubs must bring appropriate clothing and equipment. Those attending football club must, at the very least, bring shin pads and it is recommended that children bring both football boots and suitable trainers. Parents should be aware that Elite coaches will not allow players without shin-pads or appropriate footwear to participate.
Gardening Club
Gardening Club meet every Monday from 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. starting in the Pixies Classroom.
This club is run by Mrs Felicetti and Mrs Green and is open to all children from Year 1 (Pixies) to Year 6 (Unicorns) with around 16 spaces available.
Children must come with suitable clothes, footwear and gardening gloves.
Due to the nature of this club, children registered for this activity usually continue throughout the academic year in order to see their projects to fruition. To register your child's interest should a space become available - please email office@stella-maris-folkestone.kcsp.org.uk.
Choir
Choir meet in the hall each Wednesday at 3.15 p.m. - 4.15 p.m.
This club is run by Mr Duncan Moris and Mrs Green and is open to all year groups.
School Football Club
School Football Club is for any child in Year 5 Griffins and Year 6 Unicorns.
Anyone is welcome to just turn up and play, remember to bring suitable footwear and shin pads!
You will not be allowed to participate without shin pads.
You will be notified of any changes to the training schedule via our app.
ALL children are welcome to training every week, but there will be a limited number chosen to play in matches.
Stella Maris Sunshine Team
The Sunshine Team will be holding their sessions on Monday's after school. The time for these sessions will be 3.15 p.m. - 4.00 p.m.
For those of you that don't know, the Sunshine Team help around school - spreading sunshine, help and organise charity work, lead prayer groups etc. The club is supported by Mrs Jukes and Mrs Walters.