Tanglin Trust School Infant Co-curriculum - Term 2 by Tanglin Trust School

Tanglin Trust School

Infant Co-curriculum - Term 2 2023/2024 Drama, Music, Art & Design, and Sport

INTRODUCTION The co-curriculum is a central part of every student’s journey through Tanglin, not only in supporting them in their academic learning and pastoral wellbeing, but also in equipping them with passions and interests that will provide them with deep joy. It is a means through which we can open more doors to a student, and offer opportunities that allow a variety of skills, pursuits, and pleasures to remain parts of their lives beyond school. The team skills and physical confidence that can be learned in Sport; the ability to express oneself and the discipline that can be arrived at in Music; the creativity that can be explored in Art; the ability to absorb different perspectives and recast them that can be acquired through debating; the curiosity that new knowledge fostered through societies can inspire – employers sometimes call these soft skills, but ultimately, they are life skills. And beyond these benefits, there is the inherent pleasure of immersing oneself in a range of pursuits; there is a value in simply doing and enjoying. While we can provide students with the best possible start to their future careers, we can also nurture them to feel happy and fulfilled as individuals long beyond their time at school; that is the “success” the co-curriculum supports.

Michael Holiday, Director of Co-Curriculum

Managing Your Child's Activities with SOCS All activities are now managed via SOCS. To sign up or view your child's activities, please visit https://www.socscms.com/socs/parent. For programme details and regular updates, please visit the parent portal at https://myportal.tts.edu.sg. If you need further assistance, please email cocurriculum@tts.edu.sg. The email addresses for the respective co-curriculum departments are as follows: • • • • • •

cocurriculum@tts.edu.sg (clubs/activities) externalclubs@tts.edu.sg (external hirers) music@tts.edu.sg (music tuition & ensembles) merlions@tts.edu.sg (competitive swimming) gymnastics@tts.edu.sg (gymnastics club) sport@tts.edu.sg (sport)

RECEPTION

STEM & INQUIRY Let's Get Techy

Day/Time: Thursday, 1.40-2.50pm Opportunites for exploring a range of technology resources suitable for Reception, focusing on developing IT skills across multiple areas of the curriculum.

SPORT & OUTDOOR PURSUITS Gymnastics Club

Day/Time: Mondays to Saturdays Tanglin Lions gymnastics offers classes for all levels and abilities within our club programme. Through our competitive to performance pathway, gymnasts also have the opportunity to represent the school in national and international competitions.

ART & CRAFTS

MUSIC

Art Attack

Magical Musical Fun

Sparking creativity and imagination! Children can create and express ideas or feelings through a variety of media.

A fun musical session of singing, playing a variety of instruments, and dancing. Children will learn new songs and games together.

Day/Time: Thursday, 1.40-2.50pm

Construction

Day/Time: Thursday, 1.40-2.50pm Create, imagine, and build any model that you like. A club for children who like to build using different construction toys.

Day/Time: Thursday, 1.40-2.50pm

Chinese Movement & Dance

All children from Reception to Year 2 who are interested in joining gymnastics must email: gymnastics@tts.edu.sg to arrange for an open assessment regardless of previous experience.

Fitness Fun

Day/Time: Thursday, 1.40-2.50pm Opportunities for soft play alongside circle games, team games and ball skills.

Day/Time: Thursday, 1.40-2.50pm

Yoga Fun & Storytelling

Children will embark on a journey exploring various dance styles and movement techniques through traditional and comtemporary Chinese songs. The course will

Children will explore different yoga moves and hear stories linked to them. Sessions will continue to develop a love for books and increase core strength.

Day/Time: Thursday, 1.40-2.50pm

Fun to Move with Gymnastics Day/Time: Thursday, 1.40-2.50pm

This is an introduction to gymnastic skills and movements using exploration and play on gymnastics equipment. Led by Tanglin’s gymnastics coaches to allow children to explore freely, challenge themselves on gymnastics equipment, and building their confidence.

Paid Activities

These activities are run through an external provider so payments will be made directly to the provider and parent contact details will be shared with the provider for communication purposes.

CENTRE STAGE

THE MOVEMENT STUDIO

Musical Theatre

Ballet

Creative Musical Drama is designed to build confidence and develop basic musical theatre skills in a processdriven environment. It combines movement, dance, and song with Creative Drama and character work that forms the basis for all performance work. Children will use this added element to build belief in the characters they are playing – a fundamental skill required in Musical Theatre.

Children will learn classical ballet steps in a fun and interactive way. Our classes incorporate both ATOD (Australian Teacher of Dancing) and RAD (Royal Academy of Dance), an internationally recognised syllabus from Australia and UK respectively – giving them a strong foundation for technique. Children will develop coordination, control, spatial awareness, improved posture, and responsiveness to music, as well as expression and performance through creative exploration! Great for developing essential life skills such as confidence, discipline, and teamwork. Performing/ showcase opportunities are held yearly.

Day/Time: Thursday, 1.40-2.50pm Cost: $605/term

Drama

Day/Time: Thursday, 1.40-2.50pm Cost: $605/term Creative Drama is a process-driven approach to drama, focusing on the journey rather than the outcome. Children who seek to build self-esteem and avid drama enthusiasts will enjoy the structured and enjoyable activities as we bring stories and characters to life through interactive play. They will develop a wide range of skills, including confidence, communication, quick thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, improvisation, creativity, imagination, and social and emotional skills.

REX MARTENS CRICKET

Day/Time: Thursday, 1.40-2.50pm Cost: $352/term

SPORT

Day/Time: Thursday, 1.40-2.50pm Cost: $330/term The course is designed for children who want to develop their cricket skills. It will cover a wide range of batting, bowling, and fielding skills with the emphasis on enjoyment. Children will get opportunities to develop their skills through modified games and cricket drills. The sessions are designed to encourage beginners but also challenge the more experienced players. Sessions will run for an hour with 2 to 3 drills being taught followed by players learning how to play matches. Players will be taught how to run between wickets, affect runouts, bowl straight and hit hard.

Goju Karate

Day/Time: Thursday, 1.40-2.50pm Cost: $440/term. Gi/uniform prices are from $80, depending on the size. A onetime registration fee of $50 will also apply. This programme incorporates karate-do in a fun and fitness training of karate and self-defence skills. The physical training will improve children’s agility, flexibility, strength, coordination, and motor skills development. The mental training enhances self-discipline, self-esteem, humility, respect for others and resilience. During practice, all children must wear the karate gi/uniform.

LINGUISTICS French for Beginners

Day/Time: Thursday, 1.40-2.50pm Cost: $528/term. There is a one-off additional fee of $40 per term to cover materials This activity aims to introduce French to children in Infant school through engaging and enjoyable activities such as singing, playing games, creating art, and interactive play.

YEAR 1 ART & CRAFTS

Construction Club

Day/Time: Tuesday, 1.40-2.50pm

MUSIC

Infant Strings Group

Day/Time: Monday, 12.10-12.40pm

Children will use a variety of construction resources (including Lego) to showcase their design and building skills.

Intermediate Strings group – open to children who have already started having lessons, this group will allow them the opportunity to play as part of a group and extend their skills.

LINGUISTICS

Perfect Performers

Comic Creators

Day/Time: Thursday, 1.40-2.50pm Learn about the comic world as we read funny short stories, create our own comic books and develop a love for reading.

Day/Time: Tuesday, 1.40-2.50pm Children will have the chance to act, sing, dance and move, to learn how to perform in different ways.

Chinese Movement & Dance Day/Time: Tuesday, 1.40-2.50pm

Children will embark on a journey exploring various dance styles and movement techniques through traditional and comtemporary Chinese songs. The course will enhance cultural appreciation, Chinese vocabulary, physical expression, and enjoyment for the art of movement and dance.

Year 1 Choir

Day/Time: Tuesday, 1.40-2.50pm For all Year 1 children who love to sing!

STEM & INQUIRY

Scratch Coding

Day/Time: Tuesday, 1.40-2.50pm Scratch is a visual programming language that allows children to create their own interactive stories, games, and animations. As children learn the skills to design Scratch projects, they think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively.

Airplane Maker

Day/Time: Thursday, 1.40-2.50pm

SPORT & OUTDOOR PURSUITS Gymnastics Club

We fold and cut paper to create paper airplanes. This is a STEM activity focused on creativity, following instructions, problem-solving, and understanding the basics of flight.

All children from Reception to Year 2 who are interested in joining gymnastics must email: gymnastics@ tts.edu.sg to arrange for an open assessment regardless of previous experience.

Spy Games

Ball Skills

Day/Time: Thursday, 1.40-2.50pm Join the Spy Kids Academy for an exciting adventure into the world of espionage! Cultivate creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills through thrilling undercover missions, Battle of the Bands code-breaking challenges, and disguise Year 7-13 techniques. Your child will outsmart theTuesday bad guys8 and make new friends Date: February along the way! Time: 7pm Location: Online Event

STEM Club

Day/Time: Tuesday, 1.40-2.50pm This is an opportunity to develop key ball skills. Children will be introduced to a mixture of sports and skills such as basketball and hockey.

Football Skills

Day/Time: Thursday, 1.40-2.50pm Introducing the basics of football through fun and exciting games and activities.

Day/Time: Thursday, Senior Bands battle it out1.40-2.50pm once more to see who will be crowned 2022 champions. This much anticipated competition will feature approximately 20 bands from Learn how toUpper use design Middle School, Schoolthinking and Sixth Form as well as guest performances from to solve everyday problems whilst some high-profile alumni. Details of how to access the event video will be shared exploring Lego robotics, coding, and 3D on Tanglin's social media. printing.

SPORT & OUTDOOR PURSUITS

Paid Activities

These activities (except Learn to Swim) are run through an external provider so payments will be made directly to the provider and parent contact details will be shared with the provider for communication purposes.

CENTRE STAGE Drama

Day/Time: Thursday, 1.40-2.50pm Cost: $605/term Creative Drama is process driven, rather than performance-based – the emphasis and the value are in the journey rather than the outcome. Children will learn to bring situations, stories, and characters to life by ‘playing out’ the narrative – using structured play in a highly fun and interactive way.

Musical Theatre

Yoga and Go!

Day/Time: Thursday, 1.40-2.50pm Join us for an exciting blend of yoga and playful outdoor games, designed to enhance balance, flexibility, and coordination, all while fostering mindfulness. In the first half, embrace the tranquility of yoga, exploring various poses and breathing techniques. Then, dive into the second half filled with lively outdoor games, promoting cooperation and teamwork among children. Each session has a theme, with engaging activities and storytelling weaved into the mix.

The Great Outdoors

Day/Time: Thursday, 1.40-2.50pm It's time to explore and enjoy nature in our secret garden. Children will complete some forest school activities and love being hands-on. Please note that children will need to bring some light long trousers and a light long-sleeved top to wear during the activity.

Day/Time: Tuesday, 1.40-2.50pm Thursday, 1.40-2.50pm Cost: $605/term

THE MOVEMENT STUDIO

Ballet

Day/Time: Tuesday, 1.40-2.50pm Cost: $352/term

Children will learn classical ballet steps in a fun and interactive way. Our classes Creative Musical Drama is designed incorporate both ATOD (Australian to build confidence and develop basic Teacher of Dancing) and RAD (Royal musical theatre skills in a process-driven Academy of Dance), an internationally environment. It combines movement, recognised syllabus from Australia and dance, and song with Creative Drama and UK respectively – giving them a strong character forms the basis for foundation for technique. Children will Battle ofwork thethat Bands all performance work. Children will use develop coordination, control, spatial Year 7-13 this added element to build belief in the awareness, improved posture, and characters they8are playing – responsiveness to music, as well as Date: Tuesday February aTime: fundamental skill required in expression and performance through 7pm Musical Theatre. creative exploration! Great for developing Location: Online Event essential life skills such as confidence, discipline, teamwork. Senior Bands battle it out once more to see who will beand crowned 2022Performing/ champions. showcase opportunities are from held yearly. This much anticipated competition will feature approximately 20 bands Middle School, Upper School and Sixth Form as well as guest performances from some high-profile alumni. Details of how to access the event video will be shared on Tanglin's social media.

SPORT

LINGUISTICS French

Sanskrit Hindi

This activity aims to familiarise students with essential vocabulary, including numbers, colours, and terms related to school, as well as develop their conversational skills in areas such as introductions and greetings. Learning will be facilitated through a variety of engaging activities, including games, songs, interactive exercises, and written tasks. Additionally, this activity will offer glimpses into French culture to enrich the students' overall experience.

In an increasingly globalised world where opportunity invites immigration, it can be easy for younger genervations to lose touch with their linguistic roots. Sanskriti is a pioneering organisation that spearheads the usage of Hindi language and bridges the gap between children of expatriates and their linguistic roots by nurturing their cognitive development, phonics, listening, and speaking skills.

Day/Time: Tuesday, 1.40-2.50pm Cost: $528/term. There is a one-off additional fee of $40 per term to cover materials

Rex Martens Cricket Day/Time: Tuesday, 1.40-2.50pm Thursday, 1.40-2.50pm Cost: $330/term

The course is designed for children who want to develop their cricket skills. It will cover a wide range of batting, bowling, and fielding skills with an emphasis on enjoyment. Children will get opportunities to develop their skills through modified games and cricket drills. The sessions are designed to encourage beginners but also challenge the more experienced players. Sessions will run for an hour with 2 to 3 drills being taught followed by players learning how to play matches. Players will be taught how to run between wickets, affect runouts, bowl straight and hit hard.

Goju Karate

Japanese Mother Tongue

Day/Time: Tuesday, 1.40-2.50pm Cost: $440/term. There is a one-off additional fee of $40 per term to cover materials.

Day/Time: Thursday, 1.40-2.50pm Cost: $495/term. Registration fee (for new enrolment) of $200 includes reading book, writing book, and an annual subscription to the Sanskriti app.

BSO BEAVERS Day/Time: Thursday, 1.40-2.50pm

Are you keen for your child to join British Scouting Overseas? As Scouts, we take This course is designed for children part in lots of adventures, make new who wish to study Japanese as their friends, support our community, and have mother tongue. They will start with fun each week. learning Hiragana and Katakana, and Battle of the Bands practise words and simple sentences. Year 7-13 Register your interest at http://tts. Through reading storybooks and handsscoutsites.org.uk/index.php/contacton activities such as interactive word Date: Tuesday 8 February us/child-joining. Please note there may games and crafts, children get exposed to Time: 7pm be a waiting list, and completing the more lively Japanese in a peer-learning Location: Online Event registration form does not guarantee you environment. The competency level a place in Scouting. within the class may vary. Individual Senior Bands battle it out once more to see who will be crowned 2022 champions. materials and tasks will be set. This much anticipated competition will feature approximately 20 bands from Middle School, Upper School and Sixth Form as well as guest performances from some high-profile alumni. Details of how to access the event video will be shared on Tanglin's social media.

YEAR 2 ART & CRAFTS Art Club

Day/Time: Tuesday, 1.40-2.50pm Unlock the artist within! Explore painting, drawing, and crafts - all while having fun.

Amazing Artists

Day/Time: Thursday, 1.40-2.50pm Calling all Year 2 artists! Children will have the opportunity to paint, sketch, collage and discover new art skills. We can't wait to see the children's creativity soar!

LINGUISTICS Story Squad

Day/Time: Thursday, 1.40-2.50pm Everyone loves a good story! In Story Squad, we will explore stories by reading our favourites and sharing them with friends, designing book covers and story characters, making zines to record our own stories and hearing a weekly new story around the (not real) campfire from Mr Brill! We will also explore how to perform stories to others and how to engage listeners when we tell our favourite tales!

Chinese: Monkey King's Adventure Day/Time: Thursday, 1.40-2.50pm

Embark on an exciting exploration of Chinese culture with our 'Journey to the West' experience! Dive into the timeless tale of the legendary Monkey King, who is often celebrated in classic Chinese novels. This adventure combines engaging storytelling, interactive audio activities, and delightful crafts to create a fun and fantastic introduction to early Chinese literature for young minds.

MUSIC

Beginner Strings Day/Time: Thursday, 1.40-2.50pm Children get to learn the basics of violin playing for beginners.

Social Games/Movement to Music Day/Time: Thursday, 1.40-2.50pm Engage in games and musical activities that promote self-expression, strengthen friendship bonds, and boost self-esteem and confidence. The focus will be on PLAY, FUN and COOPERATION while collaborating, communicating and participating to overcome obstacles.

Infant Strings Group

Year 2 Choir Day/Time: Friday, 1.40-2.50pm

Intermediate Strings group – open to children who have already started having lessons, this group will allow them the opportunity to play as part of a group and extend their skills.

For all Year 2 children who love to sing!

Day/Time: Monday, 12.10-12.40pm

Piano Group

Day/Time: Tuesday, 1.40-2.50pm A chance for piano players who have been taking lessons (for at least one term) to play in a group on keyboards. Not beginner level.

Ukulele

Day/Time: Tuesday, 1.40-2.50pm Strum along with other ukulele enthusiasts in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. For beginners or those who can already play.

STEM & INQUIRY Discovering Ancient China Heritage

Day/Time: Tuesday, 1.40-2.50pm Experience a fulfilling learning journey Battle the Bands that goes of beyond the classroom. Children Year 7-13 will learn all about the Chinese heritage through various hands-on activities such as Date: Tuesday 8 February exploring Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses Time: 7pm and discovering the Royal Forbidden City. Location: Online Event

STEM Club

Day/Time: Tuesday, 1.40-2.50pm Children learn how to use design thinking to solve everyday problems whilst exploring Lego robotics, coding, and 3D printing.

Super Scientists

Day/Time: Thursday, 1.40-2.50pm Spark the inner scientist in you! We will experience hands-on experiments whilst developing critical thinking skills, enhancing our scientific knowledge, seeking answers to endless questions, collaborating with friends, and most importantly...having lots of fun!

Coding Adventures with Tynker Day/Time: Thursday, 1.40-2.50pm

Children will have an educational and fun introduction to coding. Using Dash Coding Senior Bands battle it out once more to see who willTynker be crowned 2022build champions. the App, they'll creative Day/Time: Tuesday, 1.40-2.50pm This much anticipated competition will feature approximately 20 bands from projects and develop problem-solving Middle and Sixth Form as skills. well as guest from for This is a performances fantastic opportunity Use blockSchool, coding Upper to solveSchool puzzles and some high-profile alumni. Details of how to access the event video will be shared children to explore the world of coding 'train a robot'. on Tanglin's social media. while having a great time!

SPORT & OUTDOOR PURSUITS

Paid Activities

CENTRE STAGE

Drama

Day/Time/Cost: Tuesday, 1.40-2.50pm Thursday, 1.40-2.50pm Cost: $605/term

Gymnastics Club

Touch Rugby

Tanglin Lions gymnastics offers classes for all levels and abilities within our club programme. Through our competitive and performance pathway, gymnasts have the opportunity to represent the school in national and international competitions. All students from Reception to Year 2 who are interested in joining gymnastics must email: gymnastics@tts.edu.sg to arrange for an open assessment regardless of previous experience.

Led by our Head of Rugby, Andy Martin, children will learn the key skills and techniques through fun game-based coaching, whilst also being introduced to the principles and values of what it means to be a rugby player at Tanglin.

Day/Time: Mondays to Saturdays

The Great Outdoors

Day/Time: Tuesday, 1.40-2.50pm It's time to explore and enjoy nature in our secret garden. Children will complete some Forest School activities and love being hands-on. Children will need to bring some light long trousers and a light longsleeved top to wear during the activity.

Tanglin Lions Football Academy

Day/Time: Thursday, 1.40-2.50pm

Urban Gardening

Day/Time: Thursday, 1.40-2.50pm Inspired by the book, The Sky Garden, children will design and landscape the Year 2 Garden, plan and build the resources needed to bring the garden to life.

Yoga

Day/Time: Thursday, 1.40-2.50pm Children will learn a series of simple postures that will be built upon over the weeks.

Day/Time: Tuesday, 1.40-2.50pm

Ball Skills

A chance for children to develop their football skills with a focus on games and fun activities.

Children get the chance to play a mix of sports including basketball and hockey.

Day/Time: Thursday, 1.40-2.50pm

Creative Drama is process driven, rather than performance-based – the emphasis and the value are in the journey rather than the outcome. Children will learn to bring situations, stories, and characters to life by ‘playing out’ the narrative – using structured play in a highly fun and interactive way.

Musical Theatre

Day/Time/Cost: Tuesday, 1.40-2.50pm ($605/term) Thursday, 1.40-2.50pm ($605/term) Creative Musical Drama is designed to build confidence and develop basic musical theatre skills in a process-driven environment. It combines movement, dance, and song with Creative Drama and character work that forms the basis for all performance work. Children will Battle of the Bands use added element to build belief Yearthis 7-13 in the characters they are playing – a fundamental required in Musical Date: Tuesdayskill 8 February Theatre. Time: 7pm Location: Online Event

THE MOVEMENT STUDIO

Ballet

Day/Time: Tuesday, 1.40-2.50pm Cost: $352/term Children will learn classical ballet steps in a fun and interactive way. Our classes incorporate both ATOD (Australian Teacher of Dancing) and RAD (Royal Academy of Dance), an internationally recognised syllabus from Australia and UK respectively – giving them a strong foundation for technique. Children will develop coordination, control, spatial awareness, improved posture, and responsiveness to music, as well as expression and performance through creative exploration! Great for developing essential life skills such as confidence, discipline, and teamwork. Performing/ showcase opportunities are held yearly.

Senior Bands battle it out once more to see who will be crowned 2022 champions. This much anticipated competition will feature approximately 20 bands from Middle School, Upper School and Sixth Form as well as guest performances from some high-profile alumni. Details of how to access the event video will be shared on Tanglin's social media.

SPORT

LINGUISTICS French

Day/Time: Tuesday, 1.40-2.50pm Cost: $528/term. There is a one-off additional fee of $40 per term to cover materials This activity aims to familiarise students with essential vocabulary, including numbers, colours, and terms related to school, as well as develop their conversational skills in areas such as introductions and greetings. Learning will be facilitated through a variety of engaging activities, including games, songs, interactive exercises, and written tasks. Additionally, this activity will offer glimpses into French culture to enrich the children's overall experience.

Japanese Mother Tongue

Day/Time: Tuesday, 1.40-2.50pm Cost: $440/term. There is a one-off additional fee of $40 per term to cover materials.

Goju Karate

Rex Martens Cricket Day/Time: Tuesday, 1.40-2.50pm Thursday, 1.40-2.50pm Cost: $330/term

This course is designed for children who wish to study Japanese as their mother tongue. They will start with learning Hiragana and Katakana, and practise words and simple sentences. Through reading storybooks and hands-on activities such as interactive word games and crafts, children get exposed to more lively Japanese in a peer-learning environment. The competency level within the class may vary. Individual materials and tasks will be set.

Sanskriti Hindi

Day/Time: Thursday, 1.40-2.50pm Cost: $495/term. Registration fee (for new enrolment) of $200 includes reading book, writing book, and an annual subscription to the Sanskriti app. In an increasingly globalised world where opportunity invites immigration, it can be easy for younger generations to lose touch with their linguistic roots. Sanskriti is a pioneering organisation thatBands spearheads the usage of Hindi language and bridges the gap between Battle of the children of expatriates and their linguistic roots by nurturing their cognitive development, Year 7-13 phonics, listening, and speaking skills. Date: Tuesday 8 February Time: 7pm Location: Online Event Senior Bands battle it out once more to see who will be crowned 2022 champions. This much anticipated competition will feature approximately 20 bands from Middle School, Upper School and Sixth Form as well as guest performances from some high-profile alumni. Details of how to access the event video will be shared on Tanglin's social media.

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