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Clubs and Activities

There are a wide variety of co-curricular activities for pupils of all ages during lunchtime and after school. These activities are included in the school fees unless specifically specified - please see the PDF at the bottom of this page.

You will now know that we are using SOCS, through My School Portal (MSP), to register your children. All information regarding external offerings are below. All information regarding internal (Junior School) is now on MSP 'My Child's Calendar' under activities.

Music with Craig

M.A.R.L.E.Y (Music And Rhythmical Learning Early Years) 3-4pm: KS1 £8 per session

Pick Up Music. 4-5pm: KS2 £8 per session

Mr Thurlow’s MARLEY and Pick Up Music clubs are held each Monday at Leicester Grammar Junior School. They are a chance for you to try new things, make new friends, create, learn, play, sing and enjoy music.

Music making has been proven to improve self-esteem, relationship building, focus, and problem-solving, while also providing enjoyment.

KS1 (years 1 & 2) will focus on singing to live music and rhythmic play, while KS2 (years 3,4,5 & 6) will have the opportunity to play instruments and form bands.

All members will have an opportunity to share their music at the end of each full term.

Please contact:  cthurlow1705@outlook.com for bookings and payment

Gymnastics with Rob Payne - Tuesday

  • Year 2 - 3:00 - 4:00pm

  • Years 3-6 - 4.00 - 5.00pm

Gymnastics club has been running as a popular co-curricular club for 8 years at Leicester Grammar and offers our pupils the chance to explore movements that are core to many sports as well as their physical well-being. Run by a former international gymnast Rob shares his experience by encouraging pupils to explore gymnastic based shapes, jumps, rolls, balances, steps and vaults. Children develop their self-confidence and are encouraged to push their boundaries whilst performing arial skills under Robs guidance.

A class for pupils in year 2 runs from 15:00 - 16:00 followed by a class for pupils in years 3-5 from 16:00 - 17:00. Spaces are restricted to conform with coach/children ratios. 

Rob Payne 
Head coach - 360 Gymnastics UK
E:
 rob@360GymnasticsUK.net
M: 07738621304

Cheerleading with Leigh-Anne Wright - Tuesday & Thursday

  • Year 1 & 2 – Thursday 3:00 – 3:45 p.m

  • Year 1 & 2 – Tuesday 3:00 – 3:45 p.m

  • Year 3 & 4 – Thursday 4:00 – 5:00 p.m

  • Year 5 & 6 – Tuesday 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

This Cheerleading Club, held at Leicester Grammar Junior School started in 2015 and has been incredibly successful. The Cheerleaders have produced some amazing routines and have the chance to showcase their routines throughout the year during Assembles, Sports Week and at a Christmas Dance Show.

The children will learn a mixture of stunts, jumps, tumbling skills as well as dance routines, helping with their confidence through a way of having fun, so please sign up. Click here for more information.

Please contact: LeicestershireAllstars@gmail.com

Drama Club with Kelle Garner (Lemon Jelly) - Monday

Lemon Jelly’s Drama Club at Leicester Grammar Junior School is the perfect place for students to build confidence, develop acting skills, and have fun in a creative and supportive environment. Through improvisation, script work, character development, and performance techniques, LGJS pupils will learn how to bring stories to life on stage while improving communication and teamwork.

Please contact:  office@lemonjellyarts.com

Indian Dance with Amar Mistry (Nupur Arts) - Thursday

  • Year 1 & 2: 3:00-3:45pm

  • Year 3-6: 3:45-4:45pm

 

Join us, Nupur Arts Dance Academy, in our vibrant, energetic and intricate Bollywood dance club. Our Indian dance classes are run by specialist teachers who incorporate a traditional and folk style of Indian dance with upbeat modern and global influences. 

We are also a qualified Arts Award centre, so all children will get the opportunity to gain an Arts Award qualification awarded by Trinity college, London eventually contributing towards their UCAS points. Alongside multiple performance opportunities at our academy’s annual shows and external performances throughout the year!

For more information click here.

Please contact:  info@nupurarts.org.uk

Tennis with Luke Godsmark (Head of Tennis, Senior School) - Friday

After-school tennis sessions will run on Wednesday for the first half of Trinity Term for 4 Weeks.

  • Friday 3.00-4.00pm Year 2
  • Friday 4.00-5.00pm Years 3-6

Spaces are limited and all sessions must be booked in advance through MSP. 

Please email godsmarkl@leicestergrammar.org.uk for information.

Hockey - Wednesday

As part of our partnership with Leicester Grammar School, Leicester City Hockey runs hockey sessions for pupils of Leicester Grammar Junior School at Leicester Grammar School on Wednesdays from 5.15-6.15pm. These sessions are free for LGJS pupils to attend and players are also welcome to join the club as members if they wish to be selected for club teams and competition. 

More information about the membership, options to pay and how to join is on our website http://www.leicesterhc.co.uk or you can email secretary@leicesterhc.co.uk to find out more information.