Wellbeing Fridays -

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At Haverfordwest High VC School we fully recognise the importance of looking after our emotional health and well-being. That is why, our pupils are offered the opportunity to leave early on a Friday afternoon to pursue their own hobbies and interests, or to stay and participate in one of the activities we have on offer at school. All sessions are open to all genders. Most activities are on the school site and will start at 2.00pm and finish at 3.15pm. If there are any differences in time, location, or start date, they will be outlined below.

What activities are on offer?

Parkour

Parkour is the primarily non-competitive physical discipline of training to move freely over and through any terrain using only the abilities of the body, principally through running, jumping, climbing and quadrupedal movement. It focuses on developing the fundamental attributes required for movement, which include functional strength and fitness, balance, spatial awareness, agility, coordination, precision, control and creative vision.

Meet in the Activity Studio at 2.00pm (please change in the sports hall)
The club will finish at 3:15.

Racquet Sports

Racquet sports can help improve balance, speed and even concentration, so why not give it a try? Pupils will also learn about respect, teamwork, and fair play as they develop their skills.

Meet in the Sports Hall at 2pm and don't forget your kit! The club will finish at 3:15.

Minecraft Club

Would you like to be involved in a huge community build? We are looking to build our new school in Minecraft, are you up for the challenge?

Meet in MC10 at 2pm. The club will finish at 3:15.

Football - 4G Pitch

An opportunity to practise your football skills, have fun and get fit!
This activity will take place every week and is open to both boys and girls.
Meet on the 4G Pitch at 2pm and don't forget your kit! The session will finish at 3:15.

Cooking Club

We are offering students the opportunity to learn how to cook some delicious meals and deserts. Students will need to bring their own container with them each week in order to take home their delicious creations.
Meet in food tech room D2 at 2:00pm. The club will finish at 3:15.

Tabletop Games / Study & Library Club

Tabletop games can help pupils develop memory, logic, reasoning, critical thinking, spatial reasoning, and verbal and communication skills. They can also provide a space for communication, cooperation, and competition.
Study & Library Club is for all pupils who would like to catch up on some work, or relax and read in our lovely school library. Come along and enjoy the fun!!

Meet in the Library at 2:00pm.

The club will finish at 3:15.

Basketball

Would you like to try basketball? Pupils can develop and improve their ability, strength, fitness levels, understanding of tactics and strategy, teamwork, leadership, and more.
Why not come along and have a go!
Meet in the Sports Hall at 2pm and don't forget your kit! The club will finish at 3:15.

Arts & Crafts

Art & Crafts Club is a place for pupils to practice a variety of art skills, develop new art-making techniques, collaborate with others, and work on art projects. Art supplies are provided so you just need to bring yourself.
Meet in HU1 at 2:00pm. The club will finish at 3:15.

How do I sign up?

Parents/Carers will be able to sign up via Parent Mail and will be sent notification of how and when they are able to do this before the start of each half term.

Numbers of students are limited and places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Once signed up, students will receive a confirmation email or message. Assume a place has been allocated unless contacted by the school. Each half term the registers will refresh and students can sign up for something else. Students should aim to pick different clubs each half term as if the activity is oversubscribed, students who have already completed that club may be asked to choose another club with available space.

If you have any problems or queries then please email wellbeingfridays@haverfordwesthigh.co.uk or visit student reception.

What commitment am I making by signing up?

Signing up means that students are committed to attend the chosen activity for the full half term. For example, if students have chosen a Cooking activity, they must attend Cooking each Friday during that half term. Students are not permitted to swap activities without seeking permission from the staff in charge of Wellbeing Friday in reception.

We have a duty to make sure everyone is safe and accounted for at school – as a result, a weekly register will be taken by the providers. If students can’t attend a session, the usual attendance procedures apply. Alternatively parents could email wellbeingfridays@haverfordwesthigh.co.uk or if it is urgent please ring reception.

This way, we will know where students are and that they are safe if they have not attended the planned activity. As such it is important that the student turn up on time so they are not marked as absence on the register. Students will need to make their own arrangements home.