Archibald First School, Gosforth, Newcastle Upone Tyne | Having fun, learning together

School Clubs 

The clubs are available to the children in the stated year groups and letters will be sent out providing more information. Please click Autumn Term 2 Club List 2023-24 for details of year groups, dates, times and contact information.

If you wish to make contact about a club please email clubsandvisits@archibaldfirstschool.co.uk

Please note that due to high demand for the clubs, you will receive a text confirming if your child has a place at a school organised club. Names are always selected anonymously and at random making the selection criteria as fair as possible. The school office keeps a list of all children who applied for a club for instances of children no longer wishing to take part or if the club is run again later in the year.

2023-2024 School Clubs

Spring Term Clubs timetable to follow

Autumn Term 2 Club List 2023-24

Green Team:

Aims: To keep our school as green as can be and to contribute to looking after our local environment as well as raising children’s awareness of green issues www.eco-schools.org.uk

Staff: Mrs Turner and Mrs Ward
Children: 2 children from each class from Years 1-4
Day: Alternates
Start Date: Autumn 1 to Summer 2
Time: Lunchtime
Charge: Free – provided by school staff

School Council:

Aims: To give the children of our school a voice!

Staff: Mrs Marshall and Mrs McGurk
Children: Class representatives from Years 2 to Year 4, as chosen by the children in each class.
Day: Alternates
Start Date: Autumn 1 to Summer 2
Time: various times during the school day
Charge: Free – provided by school staff

Football for Reception & Year 1
Football for Year 2
Aims: To play football as a team and develop our skills

Basketball for Years 3 & 4
Aims: To have fun and develop ball skills

Netball for Years 1 & 2
Aims: To have fun and develop movement and ball skills

Aims: To play instruments together for a collective purpose

Staff: Newcastle Music Service
Children: Years 3 and 4
To register visit: https://www.musicpartnershipnorthnewcastle.co.uk/website 

Gosforth Voices 2022-23:

Aims: To play instruments together for a collective purpose

Staff: Newcastle Music Service
Children: Years  3 and 4
To register visit:  https://www.musicpartnershipnorthnewcastle.co.uk/website 

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2022-23 School Clubs

Green Team:

Aims: To keep our school as green as can be and to contribute to looking after our local environment as well as raising children’s awareness of green issues www.eco-schools.org.uk

Staff: Mrs Turner and Mrs Ward
Children: 2 children from each class from Years 1-4
Day: Alternates
Start Date: Autumn 1 to Summer 2
Time: Lunchtime
Charge: Free – provided by school staff

School Council:

Aims: To give the children of our school a voice!

Staff: Mrs Marshall and Miss Stewart
Children: Class representatives from Years 2 to Year 4, as chosen by the children in each class.
Day: Alternates
Start Date: Autumn 1 to Summer 2
Time: various times during the school day
Charge: Free – provided by school staff

Aims: To play football as a team and develop our skills

Staff: Lee Sterry and Team
Children: Reception, Years 1 & 2
Day: Monday
Start Date: 5 June to 10 July
Time: 3.20pm to 4.20pm
Charge: Charged for via provider – please contact provider direct at Lee Sterry Sports Coaching

Lee Sterry Football Club – Year 2:

Aims: To develop ball skills

Staff: Lee Sterry and Team
Children: Year 2
Day: Tuesday
Start Date: 6 June to 11 July
Time: 8.00am
Charge: Charged for via provider – please contact provider direct at Lee Sterry Sports Coaching

French Club:

Aims: To learn French through games and interactive learning

Staff: Ms Baldasera
Children: Years 3 & 4 / Year 2 / Year 1
Day: Years 3 & 4 – Tuesday / Year 2 – Wednesday / Year 1 – Thursday
Start Date: from w/b 18 April to w/e 11 July 2023
Time: 8.15am-8.45am
Charge: Charged for via provider.
There are spaces available in Year 1 and Year 3/4 clubs.

STEMKids

Aims: Young engineers – children construct a range of projects which can be taken home

Staff: STEMKids presenter
Children: Years 3 & 4
Day: Wednesday
Start Date: 7 June to 12 July
Time: pick up at 4.20pm
Charge: Charged for via provider

Rugby Minis

Aims: Engaging & interactive tag rugby sessions

Staff: Rugby Minis Staff
Children: Reception, Years 1 & 2
Day: Wednesday
Start Date: 7 June to 12 July
Time: pick up at 4.15pm
Charge: Charged for via provider

Lee Sterry Basketball – Year 3 & 4

Aims: To have fun and develop ball skills

Staff: Lee Sterry and Team
Children: Year 3 & 4
Day: Thursday
Start Date: 8 June to 13 July 2023
Time: 8.00am
Charge: Charged for via provider – please contact provider direct at Lee Sterry Sports Coaching

Lee Sterry Netball – Years 1 & 2

Aims: To have fun and develop movement and ball skills

Staff: Lee Sterry and Team
Children: Years 1 & 2
Day: Thursday
Start Date: 8 June to 13 July 2023
Time: 3.20pm to 4.20pm
Charge: Charged for via provider – please contact provider direct at Lee Sterry Sports Coaching

Gosforth Band 2022-23:

Aims: To play instruments together for a collective purpose

Staff: Newcastle Music Service
Children: Years 3 and 4
To register visit:
https://www.musicpartnershipnorthnewcastle.co.uk/website 

Gosforth Voices 2022-23:

Aims: To play instruments together for a collective purpose

Staff: Newcastle Music Service
Children: Years  3 and 4
To register visit:  https://www.musicpartnershipnorthnewcastle.co.uk/website 

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Clubs held in School in Autumn, Spring & Summer 1 2022-23

Bench Ball:

Aims: Ball skills and having fun

Staff: Newcastle PE & Sports Service
Children: Year 2
Day: Thursday
Start Date: 12 January to 16 February 2023
Time: 8.00am
Charge: School contributes to the funding.

Code Club – Year 4

Aims: To create our own games and looking at technologies

Staff: Mrs Jones
Children: Year 4
Day: Monday
Start Date: 16 January to 13 February 2023
Time: 3.15pm to 4.15pm
Charge: Free – provided by school staff