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Extracurricular
Our philosophy is to provide a breadth of curriculum and experiences, whilst providing new opportunities to discover and develop new passions and talents.
At Parkside School, you will be part of a larger family which works around you. All children from Nursery to Year 8 may be supervised from 7.30am-6.00pm daily either within our Extracurricular Clubs, Holiday School, Breakfast Club and / or After School Care.
Enhancing the curriculum and providing opportunities for the children to experience outings and 'residentials' is a focus throughout the academic year across the school. We use the local area to our advantage and ensure our pupils benefit from the learning opportunities on our doorstep.
An overview of the Spring Term clubs is available to view below.
Summer Term Clubs
We are delighted to offer a diverse range of clubs for children from Reception to Year 8. With options changing each term, our clubs are designed to reflect the children's interests and inspire them to learn new skills in a fun and engaging environment.
Breakfast Club
Breakfast Club runs from 7.30-8.15am in the Main School where a choice of hot and continental breakfast is offered. In the Nursery, Breakfast Club runs from 8am, where a continental breakfast is offered.
After School Club
After School care is available for Nursery children from 3.00-6.00pm, Pre Prep boys from 4.00-6.00pm and Prep boys from 5.00-6.00pm.
Children are booked in for an hourly rate and food is provided. A hot meal is served between 5.00 and 6.00pm and sandwiches between 4.00 and 5.00pm. Snacks are provided in Nursery between 3.00 and 4.00pm.
Boys staying from 5.00-6.00pm will have the opportunity to complete their prep.
After School care may be booked in advance or on an ad hoc basis by 9.00am in the morning.
Any children not collected by 5.10pm will be supervised in Nursery and a late collection charge of £10 will be invoiced.
Trips & Outings
All children at Parkside School have the opportunity to take part in School trips, excursions and residentials. These outings are a fantastic way to consolidate classroom learning and to develop independence throughout their time here.
The Nursery children visit Garson’s Farm, Cobham fire station, Cobham library and Painshill Park every year. The experience of being driven in the Parkside minibus is where the magic of the outing begins.
In Pre Prep, all outings are local using the Parkside minibus to transport the children, with the exception of the Pantomime in December when they travel by coach to the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre. Outings in the Pre Prep include Wisley Gardens, Painshill Park, the Lookout Centre, Chertsey Toy Museum, Woking Mosque, Cobham High Street and Pizza Express to name but a few. Pupils in Year 2 have also represented Parkside at music festivals and they regularly sing to the elderly residents at Springfield House.
Residential trips start in Year 4 with 2 nights away at Sayers Croft, where forest survival skills are taught. In Year 5, pupils visit Stratford Upon Avon for 2 nights, Year 6 visit Belgium for 3 nights, Year 7 Normandy for 4 nights and Year 8 travel to Italy as they start their Leaver’s Programme for 5 nights.
Local trips continue throughout the year for all ages including Hampton Court, orienteering in Box Hill, leadership days in the Surrey Hills, London Museums, theatre trips, musical events, and field trips to Nower Wood to name but a few.
The Year 7 and 8 Caribbean Cricket Tour in St Lucia was a huge success in Easter 2024 and we cannot wait for the next sports tour to be confirmed. The hugely popular ski trip happens every other year and is a great opportunity for Years 5-8 pupils to enjoy some time on the European slopes.
School trips and residentials all contribute towards building confidence and independence at a young age. It is so important for children to be given the opportunity to experience their own community as well as different ones. It brings varied perspectives of life and builds teamwork and solidarity amongst their friends and teachers, which create life long memories.
