This is a brief introduction to the range of extra-curricular activities available at Springhall British School. These extra-curricular activities extend the broad education we provide for the wider education of every child, enriching their experiences both inside and outside the classroom. Every pupil is encouraged to participate in a number of different activities each week, up to a maximum of 5 activities and with a minimum of 1 activity in the Primary Years.
1. Ballet: an artistic dance form performed to music, using precise and highly formalised set steps and gestures.
2. Active Minds: brain games, quizzes, crosswords, word search & more.
3. Aerobics: body movements & gentle exercises encouraging flexibility.
4. Dance: traditional, contemporary and other styles promote the children’s opportunities to develop their creative and performance talents. They also keep fit.
5. Investigative Science: is a scientific club that gives the children the opportunity to explore and investigate the world, with the support of well- informed teachers.
6. Art and Craft: the children’s imagination and creative skills are stimulated through artistic images, colour, cutting, pasting and overall appreciation for beauty both man- made and natural.
7. Nigerian Languages: the children will explore basic communication and everyday words from one of the 3 main ethnic groups in Nigeria - Hausa, Igbo or Yoruba.
8. Computer Club: IT is part of all areas of life. IT club activities include programming, research and problem- solving.
9. Music Club: different musical instruments can be learnt in this club such as the violin, the saxophone and the keyboard. We encourage the ownership of personal musical instruments.
10. Elocution & Etiquette Club: Elocution & Etiquette will help improve a child’s communication skills and inculcate good manners. Ultimately, a child’s confidence and presentation skills will improve.
11. French Club: learning a modern foreign language is always useful to have as it equips children for the present and the future.
12. Emotional Intelligence: is a 21st century soft skill that teaches children to express and manage their emotions appropriately while respecting the feelings of others. Research shows high EQ is linked to high IQ. (Not available this term).
13. Creative Writing: Studies show that children who practice creative writing more often are generally better in all other subjects. Children are encouraged to use their imaginations, find alternatives and have fun while at it.
14. Debate Club: this is fun, encourages critical thinking, clarity of expression, listening and note taking, collaboration and confidence.
15. Reading Tree: reading for comprehension and for fun. Learning new words and their proper usage.
16. Gymnastics: Gymnastics is a sport that includes physical exercises requiring balance, strength, flexibility, agility, coordination, dedication and endurance. The movements involved in gymnastics contribute to the development of the arms, legs, shoulders, back, chest, and abdominal muscle groups.
17. Chess: is a board game played between two players. Playing chess significantly improves children's visual memory, attention span, and spatial-reasoning ability. Required:
18. Little Angels: is an inspirational club where we teach the children about the divinity of God and putting Him first in all they do, and His holiness, righteousness and good moral standards.
19. Cookery: is an excellent way to teach basic life skills to young children. It helps them learn to plan, focus, be of help, become independent and more.
20. Taekwondo: is a Korean form of martial arts characterised by punching and kicking techniques, with emphasis on head-height kicks, spinning jump kicks, and fast kicking techniques. Great for keeping fit and basic self-defense.
21. Engineering for Kids: builds on a child’s natural curiosity in technology, math and engineering. Hands on exploration and experiments to help build problem solving skills and teamwork skills.
