Here at Forest our extensive range of clubs and activities is designed specifically to ensure the unique and natural talents of every child are recognised and encouraged. Click on the tabs above (or scroll down) to learn more about the clubs on offer.
Click Here to view the Spring Term 2024 Extra Curricular Activities Form.
Chess Club is run by former British Ladies Champion Sarah Longson (nee Hegarty). All children will learn the basics of the game and we will then move on to more advanced strategies. The classes will include both taught material and lots of games so the children can practise. Sarah coaches several members of the England junior squad and is keen to develop some champions from Forest!
Cost per Session: £11.00
Number of Weeks: 9
Cost per term: £99
Session Dates: 11th January - 14th March 2024 (inclusive)
Booking and Payment
To register for a place for the Spring term you need to click the link below and complete your child’s details and make payment for the club. You will receive an automated email confirming payment has been made.
Booking Link https://form.jotform.com/231722824455355
Unfortunately, it is not possible to give a refund in the event of any dates clashing with school events, it is therefore the decision of parents as to whether the activity or lessons take precedence.
Child Care Vouchers are NOT currently accepted for payment of this club.
Email address for any queries: admin@ukchess.co.uk
After School Dodgeball Club is open to all abilities. Sessions in the first half of the lesson focus on technical improvements and the second half focus on having fun playing modified games.
Cost per Session: £6
Number of weeks: 9
Total Cost = £54.00
Session Dates: 10th January - 13th March 2024 inclusive
Booking and Payment
Parents may book through the link on the Extra Curricular Form. All booking, payment and confirmation of places will be sent by the club provider.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to give a refund in the event of any dates clashing with school events, it is therefore the decision of parents as to whether the activity or lessons take precedence.
Child Care Vouchers are NOT currently accepted for payment of this club.
All payments must be made before the club starts at the beginning of term.
Email address for any queries: coachingnb7@gmail.com
There are two groups for Football Club, which is for boys and girls. Group 1 is for Years 1 and 2 and Group 2 is for Years 3 and 4. Players joining the club will develop their football skills and technique, with the focus on the fun and enjoyment of playing small-sided football. We welcome players of all abilities.
The course is run by experienced F.A. qualified coaches in a friendly, supervised environment. Each session includes a warm up, skills/technique work and small-sided games and competitions. The course takes place outside, so players need their Forest mid-layer top and base leggings/tracksuits and PE sweatshirts. Players also require training shoes (no boots) and a drink and/or snack
Cost per Session: £6.00
Number of Weeks: 10 weeks
Total Cost = £60.00
Session Dates: 8th January - 18th March 2024 inclusive.
Booking and Payment
Parents may book through the link on the Extra Curricular Form. All booking, payment and confirmation of places will be sent by the club provider.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to give a refund in the event of any dates clashing with school events, it is therefore the decision of parents as to whether the activity or lessons take precedence.
Child Care Vouchers are NOT currently accepted for payment of this club.
All payments must be made before the club starts at the beginning of term. Child Care Vouchers are not accepted as payment for this club.
Email address for any queries: jbullock@forestschool.co.uk
Diddi Dance is a high energy, engaging class for preschool aged children. We explore a difference theme of dance each term, introducing a love of movement to children that will hopefully last a lifetime. We follow the EYFS, so this class is educational whilst having lots of fun too.
Cost per Session: £8.00
Number of Weeks: 10
Total Cost: £80.00
Session Dates: 8th January - 18th March inclusive
Booking and Payment
To register for a place in Spring Term, parents are asked to click the link below to complete your child's details and make payment:
Booking Link: https://booking.diddidance.com/Class/Details/30509
Email address for any queries: natalie.battista@diddidance.com
Mrs Thomson's Yoga Club is for children from Kindergarten to Year 2. The practice of yoga is an ancient science but is even more relevant in this day and age. Children receive a wealth of benefits from being introduced to yoga; developing, strength, flexibility, coordination and awareness in a relaxed, non-competitive environment. Yoga also helps children to become more mindful, happy and able to deal more effectively with the stresses of the busy society we live in today. Having been a primary school teacher for 23 years, Mrs Thomson has developed a passion for supporting children’s physical and emotional well-being. She is a great believer in the benefits of yoga and is a qualified as a children’s yoga teacher.
Please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Thomson for more information. Places are limited for each session.
Cost per Session: £7.50
Number of Weeks: 10
Total Cost: £75.00
Session Dates: 9th January - 19th March 2024 inclusive.
Booking and Payment
Parents may book through the link on the Extra Curricular Form. All booking, payment and confirmation of places will be sent by the club provider.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to give a refund in the event of any dates clashing with school events, it is therefore the decision of parents as to whether the activity or lessons take precedence.
Child Care Vouchers are NOT currently accepted for payment of this club.
Email address for any queries: ethomson@forestschool.co.uk
Be creative..be expressive...be designers...be happy....be you! Just Be Arty extra curricular club will allow children to have a fun packed after school art session using a huge range of activities, materials and projects. Children can let their imaginations run wild as they explore painting on canvases, clay, crafts and even jewellery making.
Please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Thomson for more information. Places are limited for each session.
Cost per Session: £9.00
Number of Weeks: 10
Total Cost: £90.00
Session Dates: 8th January - 18th March 2024 inclusive.
Booking and Payment
Parents may book through the link on the Extra Curricular Form. All booking, payment and confirmation of places will be sent by the club provider.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to give a refund in the event of any dates clashing with school events, it is therefore the decision of parents as to whether the activity or lessons take precedence.
Child Care Vouchers are NOT currently accepted for payment of this club.
Email address for any queries: ethomson@forestschool.co.uk
Kicks Dance South Manchester is owned by Cara and our club at Forest Preparatory School is run by Wendy. Kicks Dance is all about having fun, getting fit and enjoying a range of dance styles in a safe, friendly environment. At Kicks, dance is about experiencing the joy of music and movement - we don't focus on technique but instead encourage children to simply have a go and express themselves! We believe that dance should be inclusive and accessible for all children - our classes aim to show that dance is not only fantastic for promoting physical well-being, it’s also a great way to boost children’s self-confidence and support their mental health. So please come along and have a boogie with us!
We are only running the Year 1 and 2 club in the new year and the time is changed slightly to 3.15-4.15pm. The club will run from Thursday 11th January to Thursday 14th March with no club during half term. This makes it a 9 week term for a total of £58.50 (cost per session is £6.50).
Day and Time: Thursdays, 3:15-4:00 pm (Years 1 and 2) or 4:00-5:00 pm (Years 3 - 6)
Cost per Session: £6.50
Number of Weeks: 9 weeks
Total cost = £58.50
Parents may book through the link on the Extra Curricular Form. All booking, payment and confirmation of places will be sent by the club provider.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to give a refund in the event of any dates clashing with school events, it is therefore the decision of parents as to whether the activity or lessons take precedence.
Child Care Vouchers are NOT currently accepted for payment of this club.
All payments must be made before the club starts at the beginning of term.
Email address for any queries: cara@kicksdance.co.uk
Kiddy Cook has been offering an after school cooking club to the students of Forest School for almost 14 years. Each week we’ll help the children to create easy-to-make recipes and, as some of these will need to be cooked at home, we’ll Please be advised that classes will be limited to 12 children per session and places will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.
Once signed up children will receive a useful card wallet so they can keep their recipes in one place, a skills checklist and stickers so they can record their learning and a handy cooking conversion chart which has lots of different weights and measurements.
The cost of the club includes the cost of the ingredients, packaging and weekly wipe down recipe card.
For more information or questions about ingredients and recipes please call Nikki Geddes on 07976 619 648 or email hale@kiddycook.co.uk
Cost per Session: £10
Number of Weeks: 9
Total Cost: £90.00
Session Dates: 10th January - 13th March 2024 (inclusive)
Booking and Payment
Parents may book through the link on the Extra Curricular Form. All booking, payment and confirmation of places will be sent by the club provider.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to give a refund in the event of any dates clashing with school events, it is therefore the decision of parents as to whether the activity or lessons take precedence.
Child Care Vouchers are NOT currently accepted for payment of this club.
All payments must be made before the club starts at the beginning of term.
The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) is one of the oldest drama schools in the United Kingdom.
Since the 1880s LAMDA has offered speech examinations to the public. These examinations have been refined and developed and now not only can the children take exams in Poetry and Prose but also acting and Musical Theatre. In addition to being the UK’s largest statutory speech and drama awarding body, LAMDA examinations have a reputation for excellence across the globe.
The examinations help children of all ages and aspirations to:
Unlock the imagination and creative-thinking
Develop communication skills
Build self-confidence and self-esteem
Receive critical appraisal and guidance for future development
Dawn Flint, who conducts the lessons, has a degree in Theatre and works freelance in Cheshire as a Musical Theatre and LAMDA Teacher. These lessons offer your child the opportunity to learn and develop another valuable life skill. The sessions take place with small groups of up to six children.
Number of Weeks: 9
Day and Time: Wednesdays, during the school day.
Total Cost: £48.15
Session Dates: 10th January - 13th March 2024 inclusive.
Booking and Payment
Parents may book through the link on the Extra Curricular Form. All booking, payment and confirmation of places will be sent by the club provider.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to give a refund in the event of any dates clashing with school events, it is therefore the decision of parents as to whether the activity or lessons take precedence.
Child Care Vouchers are NOT currently accepted for payment of this club.
All payments must be made before the club starts at the beginning of term.
Email address for any queries: stagecraftacademyuk@hotmail.com
The aim of the Science Club is to foster a love of science and to encourage children to question the world around them, proposing ideas and working towards finding out answers.
Science Club is run by Mrs Paula Stokes who has worked in hospital and pharmaceutical research, and in university teaching laboratories. She has also taught science in a local, independent primary school.
Science Club promises to be lots of fun, made up of 'hands on' practical or experimental sessions. A passport with an outline of the topics covered and weekly stickers will be provided.
Day and Time: Tuesdays, 3:45-4.45 pm (Years 5 - 6)
Cost per Session: £9
Number of Weeks: 10
Total Cost: £90
Session Dates: 9th January - 19th March 2024 (inclusive).
Booking and Payment
Parents may book through the link on the Extra Curricular Form. All booking, payment and confirmation of places will be sent by the club provider.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to give a refund in the event of any dates clashing with school events, it is therefore the decision of parents as to whether the activity or lessons take precedence.
Child Care Vouchers are NOT currently accepted for payment of this club.
All payments must be made before the club starts at the beginning of term.
Email address for any queries: psinthelab@gmail.com
Those who are unsuccessful in securing an initial place will be placed on a waiting list for the appropriate age group in their next school year.
Speedy Ninja’s is all about building resilience, stamina, strength, focus and a sense of team spirit. It consists of various drills, obstacles and exercises encouraging children to stay active but enjoy at the same time.
During the course of the term, children complete various levels and acquire skills, both as an individual and as a part of a team and receive rewards after crossing every level (there are 3 levels to attain).
The club is open for children in the Lower School (Y1 - Y2) and Upper School (Y3 - Y6).
They are required to come in their PE kit and shoes, and bring a healthy nut free snack and water bottle for a good pre-session nourishment.
Timings : Lower School ( 3:15pm - 4:00pm ) and Upper School (4:00pm - 4:45pm).
Email for contact : speedy_ninjas@yahoo.com
Cost per Session: £6.00
Number of Weeks: 9
Total Cost = £54
Session Dates: 11th January - 14th March inclusive.
Parents may book through the link on the Extra Curricular Form. All booking, payment and confirmation of places will be sent by the club provider.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to give a refund in the event of any dates clashing with school events, it is therefore the decision of parents as to whether the activity or lessons take precedence.
Child Care Vouchers are NOT currently accepted for payment of this club.
Email address for any queries: swati_tiwary@yahoo.com
Dawn Flint (see LAMDA) will be teaching Musical Drama Club. Children who attend this club play games, learn dance routines and perform songs. They develop performance skills, improved speech and diction, gain more confidence and enhance their social and interaction skills. Most importantly, they will have fun! Places are strictly limited.
Cost per Session: (Years 1 and 2) £6.20, (Years 3 - 6) £7.20
Number of Weeks: 9
Total Cost:
Years 1 and 2 = £55.80
Years 3 - 6 = £64.80
Session Dates: 10th January - 13th March 2024 inclusive.
Booking and Payment
Parents may book through the link on the Extra Curricular Form. All booking, payment and confirmation of places will be sent by the club provider.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to give a refund in the event of any dates clashing with school events, it is therefore the decision of parents as to whether the activity or lessons take precedence.
Child Care Vouchers are NOT currently accepted for payment of this club.
All payments must be made before the club starts at the beginning of term.
Email address for any queries: stagecraftacademyuk@hotmail.com
Spanish Club is taught by Mrs Burns. Mrs Burns has extensive experience teaching English as a foreign language having worked for International House both in the Czech Republic and in Northern Spain, where she lived for two years.
Spanish Club offers interactive, fun and practical lessons, combining exciting games, story-telling, catchy songs and engaging cultural activities to make learning Spanish fun, easy and very useful.
Cost per Session: £6.50
Number of weeks: 10
Total Cost: £65.00
Session Dates: 9th January - 19th March 2024 inclusive.
Booking and Payment
Parents may book through the link on the Extra Curricular Form. All booking, payment and confirmation of places will be sent by the club provider.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to give a refund in the event of any dates clashing with school events, it is therefore the decision of parents as to whether the activity or lessons take precedence.
Child Care Vouchers are NOT currently accepted for payment of this club.
All payments must be made before the club starts at the beginning of term.
Email address for any queries: eburns@forestschool.co.uk
Kevin Bhunjun, qualified LTA tennis coach, previously from Brooklands Tennis Club, coaches children keen to learn or improve their tennis skills.
Lessons are fun and varied, incorporating games and drills that are designed to encourage children to develop their tennis skills.
Day and Time: Fridays, 3:15-4:00 pm (Year 1 and 2) or 4:00-4:45 pm (Years 3- 6)
Cost per Session: £6:00
Number of Weeks: 9
Total Cost = £54.00
Session Dates: 12th January - 15th March 2024 inclusive.
Parents may book through the link on the Extra Curricular Form. All booking, payment and confirmation of places will be sent by the club provider.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to give a refund in the event of any dates clashing with school events, it is therefore the decision of parents as to whether the activity or lessons take precedence.
Child Care Vouchers are NOT currently accepted for payment of this club.
All payments must be made before the club starts at the beginning of term.
Email address for any queries: kevinbhunjun@rocketmail.com
Fencing is back at Forest for the Spring Term. Children are taught by fully qualified coaches and have the opportunity to start as a beginner or if they have Fenced with us before, move onto the next skill level and collect their next certificate.
Fencing is a fantastic sport, allowing your child to gain confidence, increase their concentration, improve their self discipline and respect and increase their overall fitness.
Cost per Session: £7
Number of Weeks: 5
Total Cost: £35
Session Dates: 10th January - 7th February 2024 (inclusive).
Parents may book through the link on the Extra Curricular Form. All booking, payment and confirmation of places will be sent by the club provider.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to give a refund in the event of any dates clashing with school events, it is therefore the decision of parents as to whether the activity or lessons take precedence.
Child Care Vouchers are NOT currently accepted for payment of this club.
All payments must be made before the club starts at the beginning of term.
Email address and Phone number for any queries: dale@judoeducation.co.uk / 07456475612
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