Extra Curricular Activities

After School Clubs

At St. Jude’s we have a number of after school clubs available to our children. Some of the clubs are provided by outside companies and are either free for pupils to attend or there is a very small cost.

Clubs vary during the year and are based on the interests that pupils are showing. We currently run clubs in drama, chess and a variety of sports. There is also a Legion of Mary group run by parishioners in school weekly. Some of our pupils receive music tuition after school once a week too. 

The clubs are always very popular with the children and enjoyed by all, but places are limited. Information is emailed out to families termly.

Lunchtime Clubs

Our sports coaches  come in every Thursday and Friday lunchtime taking a leading role in getting pupils active and playing a variety of games. They are supported by a group of enthusiastic pupils, Playleaders, throughout the week.

Older pupils take great pride in offering clubs to younger pupils at lunchtime. This includes board games, colouring and other fun activities.

Once a week, a member of staff runs a Lego Club for a small group of pupils in Key Stage Two providing a safe place for chat and socialising whilst being creative!

Early Bird

Our dedicated teaching team work very hard and they invite small groups of pupils in throughout the year to our Early Bird sessions which start at 8.30am and continue until the start of the school day. These may be to offer additional support and stretch pupils in phonics, reading or maths for example.

Breakfast Club

School also runs its own Breakfast Club daily.

We work hard to keep costs down so that it is affordable for our parents. The club runs from 7.30am for the cost of £3.00 per day (breakfast provided). If a child comes at 8.15am or afterwards, it is just £1.50 (breakfast not provided).

There are plenty of things to do at Breakfast Club, including early morning sports. Our Sports Coach works with pupils in the club twice a week on a Thursday and Friday morning. There are lots on activities going on including colouring, board games and construction making Breakfast Club a lovely sociable time for pupils with their peers and friendly staff members.

After School Provision

Our After School Provision is onsite at school and is run by Central Education. The club runs until 6.00pm daily. Places must be booked in advance via the Central Education website. School cannot book places for pupils; this must be done by parents.

See their website for more information and to book: Central Education Wraparound Care

Oftsed inspected the After School Club in May 2025 and we are pleased to read many positive comments in the report about our lovely pupils and hard-working staff who make sure that the club is a thriving, relaxing, happy place for pupils to attend after a day of hard-work at school!

The report notably makes the following comments:

• Children are excited to come to the club after their school day, where they engage in a range of enjoyable activities prepared for them.
• The club offers various outdoor games that support children’s physical development.
• Children tell visitors that the club is a safe space for them, allowing them to relax and feel supported. This plays a crucial role in their emotional well-being.
• Safety arrangements are adequately in place to ensure the safety and well-being of children on the school premises.
• Staff work closely with the schools children attend to share essential information regarding any changes in children’s dietary requirements, children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and medical needs.
• Feedback from parents was overwhelmingly positive regarding the staff’s warm approach and the overall provision.

You can read the inspection report below:

• Ofsted Out of School Club Inspection Report – May 2025