Extracurricular

Rhythm time sessions are run by an external company who take great pride in delivering high quality, award-winning music classes throughout the country. The 30-minute classes help to stimulate babies’ vision and hearing, promote deeper sleep, improve muscle tone, flexibility and circulation and introduce them to ‘tummy time’.

Bhangra Tots is a very exciting concept of using Bhangra dance and music focused especially for children within EYFS. Throughout the sessions, babies will explore using a variety of different senses through materials, music, dance and story-telling.

Glowbugs is a glow in the dark baby group suitable for babies and toddlers. Each themed session starts with group songs and light up equipment followed by a ‘Glow Show’. Children marvel at the lights and explore through a variety of different sensory objects including bubbles, musical instruments and coloured materials.

Pyjama Drama offers play based drama sessions which aim to help babies and young children learn about their world to develop their cognitive, physical and emotional skills. Sessions are delivered based on the current curriculum topic and children’s interests.

Nature walks/ Forest School area- No matter the season, outdoor environments offer unique and abundant opportunities for babies to engage in play-based learning and sensory activities. We ensure babies are exposed to the natural outdoor environment at Priory School on a daily basis.

Tennis sessions focus on developing agility, balance and coordination through a variety of games. The children are encouraged to understand their bodies through movement and develop ball and racket skills. As sessions progress, children move on to mastering forehands, backhands and more.

Weekly music sessions provide children with the opportunity to develop key skills and express themselves freely. Children are introduced to the world of performing arts by showcasing their fantastic singing skills in annual productions.

Multi-lingual Sessions (French, Spanish and Italian) allow children to learn a foreign language at a very young age. These sessions increase children’s critical thinking skills and creativity. We deliver multi-lingual instruction through songs, games, actions, story-telling and drama, all of which are designed to help develop your child’s skills.

Our annual Christmas and Spring productions are the perfect opportunity to watch your child on stage. Children also graduate from Poppets at the end of the Summer term before transitioning into Nursery.

Bhangra Tots is a very exciting concept of using Bhangra dance and music for children within the EYFS. Throughout the sessions, children use their imagination through materials, music and dance.

Pyjama Drama offers play based drama sessions which aim to help children learn about their world, and develop their cognitive, physical and emotional skills. Sessions are delivered based on the current curriculum topic and children’s interests.

Forest School uses the outdoor environment to help all children learn. Children are encouraged to develop independence, improve decision making and raise their self-esteem through small, achievable tasks in our designated Forest School area.

P.E sessions take part in the school gym and are planned on a weekly basis to meet the physical development needs of all children.

French sessions allow children to learn a foreign language at a very young age, increasing children’s critical thinking skills, creativity and flexibility of mind. We deliver weekly French sessions through songs, games, actions, story-telling and drama, all of which are designed to help develop your child’s skills.

FootieBugs aims to introduce children to the fun, healthy and exciting world of football. The weekly sessions incorporate constant movement, aerobic exercise, balance and eye to foot coordination. It is an ideal activity to increase thinking and communication skills through team work.

Swimming sessions at the Edgbaston Priory Club will take place in the Summer term. Swimming is a great way to keep your child’s heart and lungs healthy, it improves strength and flexibility, increases stamina, and improves balance and posture.

Visits to the local care home encourage the children to think about how we help and care for others. There are many benefits to visiting those at a care home as it has been found to boost children’s confidence and enhance their social and emotional development whilst developing a mutual respect for their elders. It is also a great opportunity to develop links within our local community.

Nursery pupils will go on two trips per academic year, one in the Autumn term and one in the Summer term. Trips vary depending on the current topic and interests of the children.

Our annual Christmas and Spring productions are a perfect opportunity to watch your child on stage. Children also graduate from Nursery at the end of the Summer term.

P.E sessions take place in the school gym and are planned on a weekly basis to meet the physical development needs of all children.

Bhangra Tots is a very exciting concept of using Bhangra dance and music for children within the EYFS. Throughout the sessions, babies will explore using a variety of different senses through materials, music, dance and story-telling.

Pyjama Drama offers play based drama sessions which aim to help babies and young children learn about their world and to develop their cognitive, physical and emotional skills. Sessions are delivered based on the current curriculum topic and children’s interests.

Forest School uses the outdoor environment to help all children learn. The children are encouraged to develop independence, improve decision making and raise their self-esteem through small, achievable tasks in our designated on-site Forest School area.

Tennis sessions focus on developing agility, balance and coordination through a variety of games. The children are encouraged to understand their bodies through movement, develop ball and racket skills, and move on to mastering forehands, backhands and more.

Weekly music sessions provide children with the opportunity to develop key skills and express themselves freely. The children are introduced to the world of performing arts by showcasing their fantastic singing skills in the annual productions.

Ballet sessions make learning to dance a magical experience, where children learn new steps and movement, gaining confidence in a fun and relaxing environment.