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Clubs Netball Club provides a chance to extend skills learnt in lessons; a half hour of intensive play focuses on shooting, passing and game play. Raspberry Pi Raspberry Pi is our latest club in ICT and is very popular in providing the children with both hardware and software Netball “It is really, really fun and energetic!” Phoebe, Year 6. experience. The latest task sees the construction of a controlled car, all made possible with special kits designed for the Raspberry Pi. The Recorder Club amalgamated at the start of this year as a Years 3-4 group to allow for more challenging pieces and performance opportunities. In this club the recorder players have learnt new pieces as an ensemble which has also ena- Recorder bled the increasing capabilities of individuals to shine through in every public performance. Recorder Club has grown from strength to strength. Sewing simple embroidery stitches, they then learnt the English Paper Piecing applique technique to create A group of Year 6 pupils have learnt hand sewing an embroidery hoop sampler. Our final piece techniques, including embroidery and appliqué, to combined all our newly-mastered techniques into create useful and creative sewing projects. personalised appliquéd tote bags. Starting with an embroidered pin-cushion using In Soft Tennis Club the pupils experience the exciting world of Tennis. They are given the opportunity to learn the correct technique when hitting the basic strokes - forehand, backhand, serve and volley. It introduces children to the basic rules, scoring and etiquette of tennis, whilst Table Tennis Top spin, back spin, smash! Yes, it’s the fast paced fun of Table Tennis. Every Friday, children from Years 4 & 5 who choose to take part in this after school club enjoy high octane action which combines co-ordination and agility with Soft Tennis providing information on current tennis trends, specifically in regard to local tennis programs. This class is a great way to introduce your child to the sport, in a fun and relaxed environment. communication and teamwork. The pupils take part in a range of games all aimed at inclusivity and physical development culminating with a mini Kew College Doubles Open. The Wind Band is the longest running ensemble at Kew College, and is an integral part of celebrations within the school. The Wind Band plays a wide variety of styles of music including Classical, Folk, Jazz, and even Rock & Pop! All musicians involved with the club have developed key musical skills, Wind Band improved their sight-reading and have fun playing. The Wind Band will continue to perform at all public events. We hope to recruit some more players next year. 99