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EDUCATION OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM AUGUST – DECEMBER 2019 CCA PROGRAMME 2019/20 SEASON 01

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EDUCATION OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM AUGUST – DECEMBER 2019

CCA PROGRAMME

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EDUCATION OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM PROGRAMMESEASON ONEHERE ARE THE ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO AT NEXUS: MOTHER TONGUE WORKS IN TERMS

ACSIS SPORTS AND CCA PROGRAMMES WORK IN SEASONS

THE SWIMMING SQUADS RUN THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

THE MUSIC ENSEMBLES AND GYMNASTICS PROGRAMMES RUN IN SEMESTERS

Please contact the relavent member of staff with any enquires regarding these activities. These can be found on the back page of this booklet.

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CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (CCAs)KEY DATES & TIMESTHERE ARE TWO PHASES FOR CCA SIGN-UPS.

Phase OneActivities Portal will open at 10am Thursday 22 August 2019. The Portal will close at 10am on Tuesday 27 August and activities will be allocated.

Phase TwoThe Portal will then reopen at 4pm on Tuesday 27 August, where additional choices can be made. Phase Two will close at 10am on Thursday 29 August.

This is when all remaining CCA places will be allocated.

SEASON ONE RUNS FROM 2 SEPTEMBER 2019 TO 8 NOVEMBER 2019 (8 WEEKS). KEY INFORMATIONPlease select CCAs that your child will commit to for the whole season.

The system randomly allocates places and there is no advantage to selecting early in this process.

Due to the length of the school day CCAs are not available for Nursery learners.

Kindergarten learners will be allocated up to 2 CCAs (1 CCA, 1 paid CCA).

Year 1 learners will be allocated up to 3 CCAs (2 CCA, 1 paid CCA).

All learners from Year 2 upwards will be assigned up to a maximum of 5 CCAs, (3 CCAs, 2 paid CCAs) depending on the popularity of the CCAs. Learners from Year 5 upwards should make their own choices with parental guidance. Parents will not be able to do this through their own portal login. For information on ACSIS Sports, Music Ensembles, the Mother Tongue and Gymnastics programmes as well as the school production, click here.

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PARTICIPATION IN CCA SESSIONS & EVENTSPlease take time to read over the various activities on offer and discuss with your child which CCAs they would like to commit to. We strongly encourage every learner to commit to at least one CCA each season and also to take part in at least one voluntary event a year.

CCAs do not run during school or public holidays.

ADDITIONAL LUNCHTIME & AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIESSPORTEach day there will be designated lunchtime games organised by the HPE department for Primary learners. Spaces will be allocated for Secondary learners. These will be advertised outside the HPE department.

SWIMMING AT NEXUSPlease note that the Nexus Swim Squads will continue to train as established. This programme runs throughout the year. Learners in Years 2, 3 and 4 who wish to improve their swimming should join the Recreational Swimming CCA on Tuesday and Thursday 3.30pm – 4.30pm.

ART OPEN HOUSEArt at Lunch (Year 4 – 6)

Learners are welcome to come into the Art Studio A2-51 on Monday & Wednesday during their lunch break to work with recyclables and to plan and create artwork.

TRANSPORTATIONAt the end of CCAs, learners may take the late bus home at 4.35pm for an additional charge or can arrange other forms of transport. CCA buses must be confirmed by contacting the BT&Tan Transport Pte Ltd Office at 6483 7260/6506 0140 or emailing [email protected]. More contact details are available at www.nexus.edu.sg. Parents who are picking up learners at 4.30pm can meet their child at the cafeteria.

PLEASE NOTE: The CCA bus only runs during the CCA Season.

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ONLINE INFORMATIONTo access CCA information and hyperlinks, please go to the school website: nexus.edu.sgThe following information can be found in the Parent Zone (parentzone.nexus.edu.sg):

• A PDF copy of all Education Outside The Classsroom booklets• A link to the Activities Portal

Please send any enquiries about the CCA programme to: [email protected] look forward to seeing all our Nexus learners involved in Season One activities.

Ms Stephanie Hughes Deputy Head of School (Academic Support)

We prefer to receive payments by telegraphic bank transfer but we do accept cash, cheque and card (including NETS) payments in our Cashier’s Office.

BANK DETAILS FOR TELEGRAPHIC TRANSFERACCOUNT NAME: Nexus International School (Singapore) Pte LtdACCOUNT NUMBER: 451-309-605-9BANK: UOBBANK ADDRESS: 80 Raffles Place #29-03, UOB Plaza 1, Singapore 048624SWIFT ADDRESS: UOVBSGSGXXXBANK CODE: 7375BRANCH CODE: 001 Bank: UOB

COSTSMany CCAs are offered free of charge; if there is a cost associated with the CCA this is indicated. Payments for CCAs should be made once your child receives confirmation of a place on this activity. All payments should be made to the School Cashier. Please note that all CCA payments should be completed by 13 September 2019 (end of week 2 of CCAs). If your child attends their CCA at any point after week two and you have not paid, then you will be billed for the whole season. Learners will only be able to attend their CCA in week 3 if payment has been made in full.

Please be aware that if your child is absent or a paid CCA is cancelled by the school due to unforeseen circumstances e.g. haze or adverse weather, there will be no ‘make-up’ class or reimbursement. This also applies to school trips and camps.

HOW TO PAY?Please contact Finance directly if you require any assistance with payment issues. You can reach them at [email protected] or in the Cashier’s Office on Level 2.

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SERVICE & LEADERSHIP AT NEXUSWe encourage and support our learners in their service and leadership initiatives. Nexus has CCAs that are led by our Secondary students. These CCAs have an LL symbol next to them which indicates they are Learner Led.These acts of service will contribute to:

• Creativity, Action & Service (CAS) - this is a requirement of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)

SCHOOL COUNCILPrimary We consider every child at Nexus capable of taking on a leadership role. Stephanie Thompson will provide dedicated support sessions on Thursday lunchtime to nurture this student leadership initiativeIf you have an idea to make the world (or Nexus) a better place, we would love to get learner-initiated lunchtime activities started. Children are more than welcome to come along on and get involved.

Secondary The focus for the Nexus Secondary Council this year is supporting our Nexus community by:

• Planning and organising ‘Diversity Week’• Coordinating the food from the Heart Christmas donations• Editing and promoting the Nexus Spotlight online learner magazine

The group continues to share and discuss whole school issues and ideas, and work towards a positive outcome for all. The Nexus Secondary School Council meet once a week on a Friday lunchtime.

FIRST LEGO LEAGUE COMPETITIONFIRST LEGO League (FLL) is an international competition organized by FIRST for elementary and middle school students. Each year FIRST LEGO League introduces a scientific and real-world challenge for teams to focus and research on. The robotics part of the competition involves designing and programming LEGO EV3 Mindstorms robots to complete tasks. This is the second Year that Nexus plans on sending a team.

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DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S INTERNATIONAL AWARDThe Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is now on offer at Nexus, and a large number of learners in Years 9 and 10 are currently taking part. It is the world’s largest Youth Development Award for young adults aged 14 to 24 and is widely recognised by universities and employers around the world.

It is made up of the following five sections: • Voluntary Service

• Skill

• Physical Recreation

• Adventurous Journey

• Residential Project (Gold only)

Many learners will be using CCA activities to count towards their Award. If your child would like to get involved, please encourage him or her to email: [email protected]

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT COMPANY PROGRAMMEJunior Achievement ‘Company Programme’ provides a real-life learning opportunity that introduces young people to the realities of the world of work. Learners set up and run their own student company. They make all the decisions about their business, from deciding on the company name and product to managing the company finances. Through the entire programme (August to January), learners will have access to our two business mentors during Tuesday weekly meeting running from 3.30pm -5.30pm. Learners must be prepared to commit to the full programme and be ready to collaborate with the other members. It is run as a competition, the team is entered into National Finals in Singapore in Late January, to showcase their learning and compete for the prestigious title of ‘Company of the Year 2020 - Singapore.

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MONDAY K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Dancercise Lunch 12.45 – 1.20 Ms Katrina Jones, Ms Zehra Shariff Auditorium

Chinese Chess (xiangqi) 1.15 – 2.00 Mr Sean McGeough B2-41

Batik Art 3.30 – 4.30 Ms Noelene Gadil, Ms Jagatheeswari B1

Nano Blocks 3.30 – 4.30 Ms Eloisa Sayo, Ms Theresa Fernandez

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Ballet for Year 1 3.30 – 4.30 Dance Theatre Arts A2-11

Tinytots Soccer 3.30 – 4.30 Tinytots Cafeteria

Boom, Bang, Fizz, Fun Science (KG-Y1) 3.30 – 4.30 Newton Show D1-41

Ballet for Years 2, 3, 4 3.30 – 4.30 Dance Theatre Arts Drama Room

Tennis Superstars 3.30 – 4.30 Cross Court Tennis Gymnasium

Taekwondo 3.30 – 4.30 Top Strategy MPR

TUESDAY K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Little Makers (Tuesday lunch time) Lunch 12.45 – 1.20 Ms Julie Smith, Ms Jenny Gong C1-21

Creative Construction 3.30– 4.30 Ms Lyn Hart A1-11

Junk Art 3.30– 4.30 Ms Katie Mack, Ms Michelle Lim A1-41

Art Attack 3.30– 4.30 Ms Suzanne Kamal A2-51

Ceramics Club 3.30– 4.30 Ms Joanna Bevan, Ms Paula Kennedy-Wingate

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Board / Card Game Fun (Primary) 3.30– 4.30 Ms Chantal Williams B1-31

Board / Card Game Fun (Secondary) 3.30– 4.30 Ms Eletia Thomas B1-31

3D Pen Art (Secondary) 3.30– 4.30 Ms Jennifer Murray, Ms Victoria Sargent

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OVERVIEW OF CCAs

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TUESDAY K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13First Lego League (FLL) Robotics Competition

1.15 – 2.00 Mr Edward Bailey C1-11

Lego EV3 Robotics 3.30 – 4.30 Mr Aaron Dustow C1-21

Little Makers (Tuesday after school) 3.30 – 4.30 Mr Tim Gray C1-21

Chinese Language CCA 3.30 – 4.30 Ms Zoe Zhou, Ms Jenny Gong C2-61

Product Design: MakerSpace Madness 3.30 – 4.30 Ms Sylvia Klinzing C3-11

Manga Drawing 3.30 – 4.30 Mr Michael Wong, Ms Karen Lim C3-42

Slacklining 3.30 – 4.30 Mr Stephen Hardy Cafeteria

Wall Climbing 4.00 – 5.00 Climbers Laboratory, Fiona Lewis Climbers Laboratory

Art Club 3.30 – 4.30 Ms Anna Shaw D3-51

Yoga 3.30 – 4.30 Ms Gabby Zhou, Ms Ning Liu A2-11

Table Tennis 3.30 – 4.30 Mr Stephen Hensman, Mr Jonathan Chatters

Outside Gym

The Culture of Food 3.30 – 4.30 Mr Rohit Kishor Primary Kitchen

Recreational Swimming (Year 2 & 3) 3.30 – 4.30 Ms Rachel Malster, Ms Sandra Harrington

Swimming Pool

Middle Years MUN 3.30 – 4.30 Ms Aine Gibbons,Ms Emma Rossiter

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WEDNESDAY K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13Healthy Breakfast Club Morning 7.30 – 8.15 Ms Lisa Mulholland, Ms Kerstin Stark Primary Kitchen

Little Makers (Wednesday lunch time) Lunch 12.45 - 1.20 Ms Ivy Chang, Ms Yi Jie C1-21

Mindfulness and Yoga Lunch 12.45 - 1.20 Ms Bhavana Nair D1-21

Sim City Lunch 12.45 - 1.20 Mr Stephen Bolton D2-51

Learn the Piano 3.30 – 4.30 JoyWaltzStudio A3-61

Irish Dancing 3.30 – 4.30 Irish Inspirational Dance Auditorium

Race Car Engineering 3.30 – 4.30 WittyMitty C1-11

Race Car Engineering Advanced 3.30 – 4.30 WittyMitty C1-21

Race Car Engineering Intermediate 3.30 – 4.30 WittyMitty C1-21

Dungeons & Dragons 3.30 – 4.30 Mr Rene Kragelund C3-11

Boom, Bang, Fizz, Fun Science (Y2 - Y4) 3.30 – 4.30 Newton Show D1-41

Ballet for Kindergarten 3.30 – 4.30 Dance Theatre Arts Drama Room

Karate 3.30 – 4.30 Karate4Kids MPR

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THURSDAY K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13Cross Stitch Crazy Lunch 12.45 - 1.20 Ms Lucy Bates,

Ms Susan SandersonB1-51

Lego Robotics 3.30 – 4.30 D'Growing Hands A1

Passion Project Art Club 3.30 – 4.30 Ms Meher Verghese, Ms Aletia Aston-Soards

A2-41

Off-Road Mountain Biking 3.30 – 4.30 Mr Matthew Tipton, Mr Clive Nicholas

Bus Bay

Chess 3.30 – 4.30 Mr Bruce Luo, Ms Christine Luo C2-11

Origami 3.30 – 4.30 Ms Kathy Wong C2-61

Fun with Art and Crafts 3.30 – 4.30 Ms Vicky Holdcroft C3-11

Photography & Digital Story Telling 3.30 – 4.30 Mr Tony Hall, Ms Libby Ince C3-32

Pins and Needles Sewing Club 3.30 – 4.30 Ms Caroline de Kock, Ms Gowri Kannan

C3-51

Golf at Champions Driving Range 3.30 – 5.00 Lee Carrington, Mr Peter Derrick Champions Driving Range

Support 65 3.30 – 4.30 Ms Bianca Kelly, Mr James Atkins, Ms Ioana Badicioiu, Ms Delphine Touron

Counsellor’s office

Recreational Swimming (Year 3 & 4) 3.30 – 4.30 Ms Susan Kelly Swimming Pool

Nexus Scuba Diving Club 3.30 – 4.30 OrcaNation, Graeme Massey A3 - 31

FRIDAY K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13Bollywood Dance Lunch 12.45 - 1.20 Ms Khatijah Bte Mohamed Sani,

Ms Esther EsmeraldAuditorium

NeuroCeramics 3.30 – 4.30 Da Vinci Group A2-51

Hip Hop 3.30 – 4.30 RecognizeStudios Auditorium/MPR

Make & Skate! - Build and Ride your own Skate Park

3.30 – 4.30 Mr Edward Bailey C1-11

Science Club 3.30 – 4.30 Mr Jozef Bendik C2-31

Riding for Polo 3.30 – 5.00 Colts, Mr Paul Beach Colts Polo & Riding

Green Guardians 3.30 – 4.30 Ms Monique Retief, Ms Pippa Thomson

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Warhammer 3.30 – 4.30 Mr Andrew Pearce D2-21

Little Master Chefs 3.30 – 4.30 The Little Things Primary Kitchen

Dungeons & Dragons (Primary) 3.30 – 4.30 Mr Zach Myers D1-61

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MONDAYDANCERCISEMS KATRINA JONES, MS ZEHRA SHARIFF

Year group: Location: Time:

Kindergarten - Year 1Auditorium 12.45pm – 1.20pm

Dance, bop, swing, step, wiggle and wriggle along to some fun tunes and get your heart rate pumping. This is an active and fast-paced CCA for learners who love dance and movement.

BATIK ARTMS NOELENE GADIL, MS JAGATHEESWARI

Year group: Location: Time: Cost:

Year 3 - Year 7B1 3.30pm – 4.30pm$10

Batik is a method (originally used in Java) of producing coloured designs on textiles by dyeing them, having first applied wax to the parts to be left undyed. In this CCA, learners can create unique and beautiful designs on cloth and fabric.

CHINESE CHESS (XIANGQI)MR SEAN MCGEOUGH

Year group: Location: Time:

Year 7 - Year 13B2-41 1.15pm – 2pm

Chinese chess is one of the most popular games in the world and is played by people of all ages. It provides opportunities for learners to develop decision making and strategy skills, and it is an excellent way of keeping the brain active! This CCA is suitable for beginners to experts.

NANO BLOCKSMS ELOISA SAYO, MS THERESA FERNANDEZ

Year group: Location: Time:

Year 1 - Year 3D1-31 3.30pm – 4.30pm

These amazingly small micro sized lego-styled blocks make it possible to create incredibly detailed masterpieces. It allows learners to practice focus, attention to details and problem solving. Come and create your own Nano Block masterpiece now!

BALLET FOR YEAR 1DANCE THEATRE ARTS

Year group: Location: Time: Cost

Year 1A2-11 3.30pm – 4.30pm $242

In year 1 learners are introduced to simple ballet techniques within the creative and nurturing environment of Melody Bear’s world. In addition to an exciting variety of set exercises, creativity is explored with dances based on fairy stories with Melody Bear dancing as Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Hansel and Gretel and the Tale of the Turnip. Additional fun themes include Melody Bear’s Octopus dance, Sleeping Ballerinas, New Shoes, Water Lilies, Friends in a House, the Magic Pool, and the ‘Surprise’ with each theme focusing on a different movement skill.

TINYTOTS SOCCERTINYTOTS

Year group: Location: Time: Cost:

Kindergarten - Year 2Cafeteria 3.30pm – 4.30pm $180

Tinytots’s flagship Tinytots Soccer Programme aims to develop preschoolers’ soccer skills and to refine and develop their fundamental movement skills. The programme combines a series of activities and drills that use imaginative play, familiar games, visual skills and creative participation to engage children and ensure they get the maximum enjoyment from the world’s most popular sport. Our coaches will deliver fun-filled sessions that will support your child’s learning and development through the beautiful game and equip them with skills that will help them inside and outside the classroom environment. Come and score your first goals with Tinytots Soccer!

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BOOM, BANG, FIZZ, FUN SCIENCE FOR KINDERGARTEN & YEAR 1 NEWTON SHOW

Year group: Location: Time: Cost:

Kindergarten - Year 1D1-41 3.30pm – 4.30pm $140

Questions help children form their view of the world. We can expand their horizons and knowledge by responding to their endless “How?”, “Why?”, “What for?” and “When?” questions. The more answers a child gets, the more they learn! Learners in this CCA will do a lot of experiments to understand how the world works, whilst gaining new knowledge and an interest in the world around them. Older learners might learn how to survive in the desert without water, use forensic science to track down a criminal, and prepare for an expedition to Mars - and this is only a small part of the plan!

BALLET FOR YEARS 2, 3, 4DANCE THEATRE ARTS

Year group: Location: Time: Cost:

Year 2, Year 3, Year 4Drama Room 3.30pm – 4.30pm $242

This CCA follows the Junior Ballet syllabus, and teaches children the basics of ballet and dance. In addition to simple barre and imaginative centre practice ideas, the syllabus has creative themes such as: the weeping willow fairy dance, the magic shawl dance, phoenix from the fire, and the woodland ball with the wicked witch as our uninvited guest! Learners are also introduced to the music of ballets such as Swan Lake, Giselle and Coppélia. Dancers will collect ballet vocabulary stickers in their Junior Ballet dictionary and work towards Level 1, 2 and 3 badges. The vocabulary includes French ballet terms, names of ballets and musical terms. Learners may wear HPE kit or purchase ballet kit directly from the provider.

TENNIS SUPERSTARSCROSS COURT TENNIS

Year group: Location: Time: Cost:

Kindergarten - Year 6Gymnasium 3.30pm – 4.30pm $242

In this fun tennis programme learners are grouped according to their level and age. Using lower compression, larger sized balls and mini-tennis courts, players can progress quickly, with no more than 6 players to a coach. The programme will have a strong focus on tennis fundamentals covering balance, technique, consistency and learning how to score and play a proper tennis match through progression-based exercises and games. All classes have 2 main goals for learners: 1) to have fun, 2) to progress well with their tennis.

TAEKWONDOTOP STRATEGY

Year group: Location: Time: Cost:

Year 1 - Year 13MPR 3.30pm – 4.30pm $225

Learners will achieve physical fitness and cultivate a sense of responsibility for oneself and others through positive participation in this CCA. They will also build self-confidence and a positive attitude while improving mental discipline and emotional balance. Beginner, intermediate and experienced learners can attend. Learners may wear HPE kit, but will need to purchase the correct kit from the Taekwondo teacher after week 2 of the season.

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TUESDAYCREATIVE CONSTRUCTIONMS LYN HART

Year group: Location: Time:

KindergartenA1-11 3.30pm – 4.30pm

During this CCA, learners will develop their fine motor skills and work together to strengthen cooperative skills. Learners will enjoy the fun of designing and creating their own masterpieces using Lego, Mobilo or wooden blocks.

JUNK ARTMS KATIE MACK, MS MICHELLE LIM

Year group: Location: Time: Cost:

Year 1 - Year 2A1-41 3.30pm – 4.30pm $10

Learners will have the opportunity to use a variety of materials to nurture their creative thinking through craft making. Throughout this CCA, they will learn more about sustainability and explore how to be more environmentally conscious through the use of different media. They are encouraged to bring a variety of reusable items e.g. cardboard boxes, toilet rolls, bottle caps, newspaper and plastic bottles to create their unique art piece.

ART ATTACKMS SUZANNE KAMAL

Year group: Location: Time: Cost:

Year 2 - Year 3A2-51 3.30pm – 4.30pm $20

Art attack is a fun opportunity for young artists to explore and develop their skills in a creative environment. We will be exploring a range of different art techniques and using various materials to create individual and collaborative projects.

CERAMICS CLUBMS JOANNA BEVAN, MS PAULA KENNEDY-WINGATE

Year group: Location: Time: Cost:

Year 7 - Year 13A2-61 3.30pm – 4.30pm$10

Come along to Ceramics club to create artwork using clay that you can decorate and take home! Learn basic clay handbuilding skills and develop your technique in ceramics. This fun and hands-on club will allow you to take home your own ceramic creations! Get ready to get creative!

BOARD / CARD GAME FUN (PRIMARY)MS CHANTAL WILLIAMS

Year group: Location: Time:

Year 2 - Year 6B1-31 3.30pm – 4.30pm

Come along and have fun at the Board Game CCA! Learners will have the opportunity to play in teams with a variety of games such as Monopoly, Scrabble, Dominoes, Uno, Skip Bo and Guess Who.

BOARD / CARD GAME FUN (SECONDARY)MS ELETIA THOMAS

Year group: Location: Time:

Year 7 - Year 13B1-31 3.30pm – 4.30pm

Come along and have fun at the Board Game CCA! Learners will have the opportunity to play in teams with a variety of games such as Monopoly, Scrabble, Dominoes, Uno, Skip Bo and Guess Who.

3D PEN ART (SECONDARY)MS JENNIFER MURRAY, MS VICTORIA SARGENT

Year group: Location: Time: Cost:

Year 7 - Year 9C1-11 3.30pm – 4.30pm $15

Would you like to ‘jump into a painting’ and give it a whole new twist? Creating art using our 3D pens brings 2D drawings to life. No experience is necessary, bring your creative ideas or a stencil that you would like to change into a 3D form.

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FIRST LEGO LEAGUE (FLL) ROBOTICS COMPETITIONMR EDWARD BAILEY

Year group: Location: Time:

Year 7 - Year 13C1-11 1.15pm – 2pm

FIRST LEGO League (FLL) is an international competition organized by ‘FIRST’ for elementary and middle school students. Each year FIRST LEGO League introduces a scientific and real-world challenge for teams to focus and research on. The robotics part of the competition involves designing and programming LEGO EV3 Mindstorms robots to complete tasks. The students work out solutions to various problems and then meet for regional, national and international tournaments to compete, share their knowledge, compare ideas, and display their robots.

LEGO EV3 ROBOTICSMR AARON DUSTOW

Year group: Location: Time:

Year 3 - Year 6C1-21 3.30pm – 4.30pm

Ever wanted to make your own robot? Learn about levers, gears and sensors to create a working robot that you can control and programme to solve problems and puzzles.

LITTLE MAKERS (TUESDAY AFTER SCHOOL)MR TIM GRAY

Year group: Location: Time:

Year 1 - Year 4C1-21 3.30pm – 4.30pm

Design and build robots and creations that move, make sounds and display lights. Come along and build whatever you can dream up. Explore how the Lego WeDos, Bee-Bots and Dash and Dots can make your imagination come to life. Get excited about all the creations that are possible with the fantastic and fun robotics equipment in the Makerspace.

LITTLE MAKERS (TUESDAY LUNCH TIME)MS JULIE SMITH, MS JENNY GONG

Year group: Location: Time:

Year 1 - Year 2C1-21 12.45pm – 1.20pm

Design and build things that spin, move, push, pull, light up, buzz, measure, or are just simply a creative design. Come along and build whatever you can dream up and explore how the strawbees, littlebits (electronics), Lego and KNEX can make your imagination come to life. Get excited about all the creations that are possible with the fantastic and fun equipment in the Makerspace.

CHINESE LANGUAGE CCAMS ZOE ZHOU, MS JENNY GONG

Year group: Location: Time:

Year 1 - Year 6C2-61 3.30pm – 4.30pm

This learner-led CCA will allow Chinese speaking students to improve their language abilities by speaking Mandarin in small groups and with older learners who are leading the session. Learners will be split into age groups and have fun practising and refining their language skills.

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TUESDAYPRODUCT DESIGN: MAKERSPACE MADNESSMS SYLVIA KLINZING

Year group: Location: Time:

Year 9 - Year 13C3-11 3.30pm – 4.30pm

Learners, have you ever wanted to design a product, make a model, or build a prototype? In this CCA, you will have the Makerspace resources (laser cutter, woodworking tools, 3D printer) at your disposal and use your creativity to conceive and design innovative, everyday products. We will use design thinking and digital tools to design a product, figure out how to source the materials sustainably, and build it using the Makerspace resources. Examples of products that you can create include: desk organisers, shelves, board games, 3D sculpture puzzles, and biology models, etc.

MANGA DRAWINGMR MICHAEL WONG, MS KAREN LIM

Year group: Location: Time:

Year 10 - Year 13C3-42 3.30pm – 4.30pm

If you love anime & manga then of course you’d want to draw it. Learn about body anatomy and perspectives as well as how to draw faces (eyes, mouth, nose, hair, expressions), hands and feet and poses!

SLACKLININGMR STEPHEN HARDY

Year group: Location: Time:

Year 6 - Year 8Cafeteria 3.30pm – 4.30pm

Balance is essential in our lives. The concept of mastering the ability to balance on something is an important part of many cultures, going right back to Ancient Greek and Roman times. This Slacklining CCA will help with balance and co-ordination and give learners a feeling of freedom, energy and accomplishment. Once mastered, learners will be able to walk the length of the slackline unaided.

WALL CLIMBINGCLIMBERS LABORATORY, FIONA LEWIS

Year group: Location: Time: Cost:

Year 5 - Year 13Climbers Laboratory 4pm – 5pm $280

Indoor wall climbing is one of the most innovative physical activities today. It enhances physical and social development and builds self-confidence. This CCA will take place at Climbers Laboratory at the Enterprise Hub Outlet Climbing Centre which has over 25 climbing walls varying in difficulty as well as a bouldering wall. The CCA is ideal for beginner, intermediate and experienced climbers. Please note that this CCA will return to Nexus around 5.15-5.30pm so learners will need to make arrangements for pick up as there are no school buses running at that time. Learners can also be collected directly from Climbers Lab from 5pm.

ART CLUBMS ANNA SHAW

Year group: Location: Time: Cost:

Year 5 - Year 6D3-51 3.30pm – 4.30pm$10

In our Art club the learners will use a variety of materials to create fun 2D pieces of artwork from sketching to painting and collage. The learners will have the opportunity to work on a different project each week.

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YOGAMS GABBY ZHOU, MS NING LIU

Year group: Location: Time:

Year 6 - Year 13A2-11 3.30pm – 4.30pm

Yoga does more than burn calories and tone muscles. Come along for a total mind and body workout that combines strengthening and stretching poses with deep breathing and meditation or relaxation. Bring a yoga mat and a towel, a bottle of water and wear clothes that are comfortable for you to move in.

TABLE TENNISMR STEPHEN HENSMAN, MR JONATHAN CHATTERS

Year group: Location: Time:

Year 9 - Year 13Outside the Gymnasium 3.30pm – 4.30pm

In this learner led CCA students have the chance to play table tennis either for fun or competativley against their peers. Learners will be responsible for organising a league and setting up equipment.

THE CULTURE OF FOODMR ROHIT KISHOR

Year group: Location: Time:

Year 10 - Year 13Primary Kitchen 3.30pm – 4.30pm

A CCA which explores and recreates global cuisines and the customs that accompany the food. The aim is to equip all participants with a range of recipes which can be cooked at university - budget meals, one pot meals, dinner party and celebration dishes, TV dinners and edible presents. This is a learner led CCA.

RECREATIONAL SWIMMING (YEAR 2 & 3)MS RACHEL MALSTER, MS SANDRA HARRINGTON

Year group: Location: Time:

Year 2 - Year 3Swimming Pool 3.30pm – 4.30pm

This CCA offers the opportunity for swimmers in Year 3 and more confident swimmers in Year 2 to develop their stroke technique, increase speed and stamina, improve water fitness and coordination, learn about water safety and gain more confidence. Please note that this CCA is suitable for learners who are able to swim at least 2 lengths of the pool unaided, in 3 or more recognised strokes (e.g breaststroke, backstroke, freestyle).

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MIDDLE YEARS MUNMS AINE GIBBONS, MS EMMA ROSSITER

Year group: Location: Time:

Year 7 - Year 9A3-31 3.30pm – 4.30pm

The Nexus Middle Years Model United Nations programme is a must for anyone from Years 7-9 with an interest in environmental, political, social and economical issues. The CCA offers learners the opportunity to develop their critical thinking, public speaking and debating skills - not to mention the opportunities to celebrate international mindedness and build new friendships with learners from all across the globe. Each year learners act as delegates to the United Nations and simulate UN committees at the prestigious MUN-OFS conferences in Singapore. This event has proved to be a highlight for our Middle Years delegates and a true learning experience. While there is no cost for the CCA, there will be a fee for the conference in February.

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LEARN THE PIANOJOYWALTZSTUDIO

Year group: Location: Time: Cost:

Kindergarten - Year 7A3-61 3.30pm – 4.30pm $230

Master the piano in one season! Learners will use the fun and portable roll up pianos to develop and expand musical talent and interest. This enjoyable learning experience will spark a passion and love for music. This CCA is for learners who are new to the piano. The cost also includes an essential piano music book priced at $20.

IRISH DANCINGIRISH INSPIRATIONAL DANCE

Year group: Location: Time: Cost:

Year 2 - Year 6Auditorium 3.30pm – 4.30pm $230

In this CCA learners will be taught traditional soft and tap Irish Dancing. They will progress to a traditional performance piece and choreographed group dances. Irish dance is a fun, fast paced energetic activity that teaches strength, grace, control, coordination and musicality.

RACE CAR ENGINEERINGWITTYMITTY

Year group: Location: Time: Cost:

Year 2 - Year 6C1-11 3.30pm – 4.30pm $230

Discovering physics and engineering concepts to push the limit of what it means to go fast is what this CCA is all about. Learners will have the chance to explore the concepts they are taught and apply these to build and race a gravity powered car against their friends. The cost also covers a $25 fee for the race car parts.

LITTLE MAKERS (WEDNESDAY LUNCH TIME)MS IVY CHANG, MS YI JIE

Year group: Location: Time:

Year 1 - Year 4C1-21 12.45pm – 1.20pm

Design and build things that spin, move, push, pull, light up, buzz, measure, or are just simply a creative design. Come along and build whatever you can dream up and explore how the Strawbees, Littlebits (electronics), Lego and KNEX can make your imagination come to life. Get excited about all the creations that are possible with the fantastic and fun equipment in the Makerspace.

RACE CAR ENGINEERING ADVANCEDWITTYMITTY

Year group: Location: Time: Cost:

Year 2 - Year 6C1-21 3.30pm – 4.30pm $230

In this CCA learners will explore what is means to go really fast! By putting the fun back into engineering, students will discover how the process of automobile and race track design can influence the speed of a car. Learners will build and race a 4-wheel drive car and design a race track. The cost also covers a $25 fee for the race car parts. Learners must have attended Race Car Engineering or Race Car Engineering Intermediate to join this CCA.

RACE CAR ENGINEERING INTERMEDIATEWITTYMITTY

Year group: Location: Time: Cost:

Year 2 - Year 6C1-21 3.30pm – 4.30pm $230

Learners who participated in Race Car Engineering have mastered the basics and are now ready to take things to the next stage! In this level 2 course, students build and design their very own advanced twin shaft car. The CCA will cover advanced car design, electronic engineering and racing strategies. This time learners are put in the driver’s seat. Please note it is possible to join this CCA even if you did not do Race Car Engineering, although it is an advantage. The cost also covers a $25 fee for the race car parts.

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DUNGEONS & DRAGONSMR RENE KRAGELUND

Year group: Location: Time:

Year 7 - Year 13C3-11 3.30pm – 4.30pm

Dungeons & Dragons is a high fantasy role playing game where learners play a part in shaping the world. It is a game that is open-ended, yet structured that fosters collaboration, lateral thinking and problem solving skills. Join the Hexagon Knights of Nexus and get involved in this engaging and exciting CCA. Learners who sign up to this CCA in Season One will continue with their commitment into Season Two and Three. Preference to this CCA is given to existing learners from last academic year.

MINDFULNESS AND YOGAMS BHAVANA NAIR

Year group: Location: Time:

Year 2 - Year 4D1-21 12.45pm – 1.20pm

An opportunity for learners to feel energised with a fun and motivating lunchtime yoga session. They will learn basic techniques for relaxation as well as breathing exercises. Stories will be used to introduce yoga poses and cooperative games will help learners develop their confidence in the poses.

BOOM, BANG, FIZZ, FUN SCIENCE FOR YEAR 2, 3 & 4NEWTON SHOW

Year group: Location: Time: Cost:

Year 2 - Year 4D1-41 3.30pm – 4.30pm $160

Questions help children form their view of the world. We can expand their horizons and knowledge by responding to their endless “How?”, “Why?”, “What for?” and “When?” questions. The more answers a child gets, the more they learn! Learners in this CCA will do a lot of experiments to understand how the world works, whilst gaining new knowledge and an interest in the world around them. Younger learners might dig for dinosaur bones, discover beautiful minerals, build a rocket, and explore the science of slimes and bubbles - and this is only a small part of the plan!

BALLET FOR KINDERGARTENDANCE THEATRE ARTS

Year group: Location: Time: Cost:

KindergartenDrama Room 3.30pm – 4.30pm $276

Melody Movement Early Learning (MMEL) is a creative portfolio of age-appropriate ballet syllabi, supported by innovative reward schemes, progressing children of all abilities through the fundamentals of ballet. The UK based syllabus uses fun loving teddies (Melody and Milligan Bear) to guide learners through stories that encourage creative movement and imagination. The creative themes also reinforce fundamental curriculum learning skills such as counting, shape and spatial awareness, vocabulary and language skills. Melody and Milligan Bear invite you to join in their ‘bearrrrr-rific’ ballet journey. Learners may wear HPE kit or purchase ballet kit directly from the provider.

KARATEKARATE4KIDS

Year group: Location: Time: Cost:

Kindergarten - Year 7MPR 3.30pm – 4.30pm $230

Karate is an ancient Japanese art of self defense that does not involve the use of weapons and focuses on speed, technique, and grace, rather than brute force. In this CCA learners can expect to build up stamina as it is a high cardio sport. All parts of the body will be in motion during training and it is great for the strengthening of bones, joints, and muscles. Pad work, Kata (set attack), defense movements and sparring will all be part of a session. Learners will need to buy karate kit from the teacher.

HEALTHY BREAKFAST CLUBMS LISA MULHOLLAND, MS KERSTIN STARK

Year group: Location: Time: Cost:

Kindergarten - Year 1Primary Kitchen 7.30am – 8.10am $20

Start your day with a healthy breakfast. Learners will have the opportunity to experiment with a range of ingredients to create their own breakfast. For example; smoothies, scrambled eggs, veggie wraps and more. They will also learn about using kitchen utensils safely and basic hygiene practices.

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LEGO ROBOTICSD’GROWING HANDS

Year group: Location: Time: Cost:

Kindergarten - Year 5A1 3.30pm – 4.30pm $184

Lego Robotics uses Lego bricks as a fun tool to explore robotics, mechanical systems, electronics, and programming. Students who enrol in this CCA are in for a very hands-on experience as it provides them with resources to design, build and program functional robots constructed from Lego and a few other parts, such as motors and sensors. It is open to both beginners and advanced learners of robotics and is run by expert instructors from D’Growing Hands.

PASSION PROJECT ART CLUBMS MEHER VERGHESE, MS ALETIA ASTON-SOARDS

Year group: Location: Time:

Year 9 - Year 13A2-41 3.30pm – 4.30pm

Want to work on your own passion project in Art? Want the support and encouragement of a teacher to help guide you? Come along to ‘Passion Project Art club’ where we will explore an exciting range of materials to create our own personal projects. A great opportunity also for IGCSE and IB Visual Art learners to create artwork. Let’s get creative!

CROSS STITCH CRAZYMS LUCY BATES, MS SUSAN SANDERSON

Year group: Location: Time: Cost:

Year 3 - Year 6B1-51 12.45pm – 1.20pm $10

Cross-stitch is a popular form of counted-thread embroidery in which X-shaped stitches are used to form a picture. Learners can make gifts such as bookmarks, cards and Christmas decorations for friends and family. This CCA will cover the basics with tips and techniques for creating patterns. Older or experienced learners can share designs and create some of their own.

OFF-ROAD MOUNTAIN BIKINGMR MATTHEW TIPTON, MR CLIVE NICHOLAS

Year group: Location: Time:

Year 7 - Year 9Bus Bay 3.30pm – 4.30pm

This CCA will cover areas such as bicycle servicing, maintenance, bike fitness, safety and skills. We will leave the school site and at times we will be heading off road which may mean getting a bit dirty! Come along for the ride. You must own a serviced bike in good condition. Helmet and gloves are a must.

CHESSMR BRUCE LUO, MS CHRISTINE LUO

Year group: Location: Time:

Year 3 - Year 6C2-11 3.30pm – 4.30pm

Chess improves concentration and problem solving skills. Whether you’re an experienced chess player or you want to come along and learn from others, the main focus is on having fun and sharpening your chess skills.

ORIGAMIMS KATHY WONG

Year group: Location: Time:

Year 3 - Year 5C2-61 3.30pm – 4.30pm

Origami is a wonderful activity. In this CCA learners will explore and try out different simple folding techniques step by step. Learn how to create beautiful origami to impress your friends and family!

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FUN WITH ART AND CRAFTSMS VICKY HOLDCROFT

Year group: Location: Time: Cost:

Year 1 - Year 3C3-11 3.30pm – 4.30pm $15

A CCA for young learners who enjoy arts and crafts. Learners will enjoy making simple but beautiful creations. Activities will include drawing, painting on canvases, making collages and puppets and much more!

PHOTOGRAPHY & DIGITAL STORY TELLINGMR TONY HALL, MS LIBBY INCE

Year group: Location: Time:

Year 6 - Year 13C3-32 3.30pm – 4.30pm

Enjoy taking photographs? Find that they don’t always come out as planned? Join us to explore and learn about photograph composition and using available lighting to make your images spectacular. Then use your images to tell a story using one of the many available web-based or device based apps. While having a DSLR would be fantastic, point & shoot cameras and phones are also great! No experience is necessary. At the beginning of this CCA season, we will have the opportunity to have a representative of Canon Singapore give a workshop on the theory and practice of photography. Particpants will have access to Canon DSLRs for the workshop. This is a brilliant opportunity to improve your photgraphy skills!

PINS AND NEEDLES SEWING CLUBMS CAROLINE DE KOCK, MS GOWRI KANNAN

Year group: Location: Time: Cost:

Year 9 - Year 13C3-51 3.30pm – 4.30pm$10

In this creative and fun CCA we will cover some basic sewing machine techniques such as winding a bobbin, threading the sewing machine, sewing a straight seam and using the different stitches on the machine. Once learners are familiar with basic sewing techniques they will be given a choice of simple sewing projects that they can work on such as bags, purses, pencil cases, pillow covers, etc. Basic sewing materials will be supplied, but if learners want specific fabrics or accessories then they will need to purchase these themselves.

GOLF AT CHAMPIONS DRIVING RANGELEE CARRINGTON, MR PETER DERRICK

Year group: Location: Time: Cost:

Kindergarten - Year 13Champions Driving Range 3.30pm – 5pm Cost confirmed once participants confirmed

Whether you are the next Tiger or Rory, Bubba or Luke, come along to perfect your technique. All sessions are with Golf Pro Lee Carrington and the cost is dependent upon a minimum of 3 learners signing up for the CCA. Clubs can be provided if you don’t have your own. Please note that this CCA will return to Nexus around 5.15pm so learners will need to make arrangements for pick up as there are no school buses running at that time. Learners can also be collected directly from Champions Golf Course from 5pm. With a minimum of 3 and max of 5 learners the fee will be given to you once the final numbers are confirmed.

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SUPPORT 65MS BIANCA KELLY, MR JAMES ATKINS, MS IOANA BADICIOIU, MS DELPHINE TOURON

Year group: Location: Time:

Year 10 - Year 13Counsellors office 3.30pm – 4.30pm

In this peer mediation group learners will be able to observe, listen and support other learners with positive outcomes. They will also be trained, and professionally supervised to mediate small issues between learners. Learners who signed up to this CCA in Season one will continue with their commitment into Season two and Three. This CCA is open to new learners.

SIM CITYMR STEPHEN BOLTON

Year group: Location: Time:

Year 4 - Year 6D2-51 12.45pm – 1.20pm

If you’ve always wondered what it would be like to have the power to build and manage a city, then join the Sim City CCA! Using SimCity BuildIt, we’ll learn how to build a city from the ground up with cool buildings and important services for the city. See the website to get a sneak peek of the game we’ll be using: https://www.ea.com/games/simcity/simcity-buildit

RECREATIONAL SWIMMING (YEAR 3 & 4)MS SUSAN KELLY

Year group: Location: Time:

Year 3 - Year 4Swimming Pool 3.30pm – 4.30pm

This CCA offers the opportunity for swimmers in Year 4 and more confident swimmers in Year 3 to develop their stroke technique and diving skills, increase speed and stamina, improve water fitness and coordination, learn about water safety and gain more confidence. Please note that this CCA is suitable for learners who are able to swim at least 2 lengths of the pool unaided, in 3 or more recognised strokes (e.g breaststroke backstroke, freestyle)

NEXUS SCUBA DIVING CLUBORCANATION, MR GRAEME MASSEY

Year group: Location: Time: Cost:

Year 6 - Year 13A3 - 31 3.30pm – 4.30pm From $945

This club is perfect for those who have an interest and passion in our ever-changing marine environment. The Nexus Scuba Diving Club is a learner intiative open to learners regardless of dive experience and aims to advocate for a healthier and more eco-friendly environment both within school grounds and abroad. A full range of scuba diving courses are offered, depending on your dive qualification. The Season will culminate with a dive trip over a weekend in Rawa to attain your certification. Please note that pool sessions will be conducted on a weekend. More details on the pool sessions and trip will be provided when the CCA commences. Fees include PADI eLearning, theory sessions, 2 confined water training sessions in Singapore, 4 open sea dives on Rawa Island, all equipment rental, 2D2N accommodation at Rawa Island Resort, 3 meals per night booked, return ferry transfer from Mersing Jetty but exclude Return transportation from Singapore to Mersing Jetty. Prices start from $945 for the Open Water qualification. For more information you can contact OrcaNation at [email protected] or call +65 8339 5001.

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NEUROCERAMICSDA VINCI GROUP

Year group: Location: Time: Cost:

Kindergarten - Year 2A2-51 3.30pm – 4.30pm $188

NeuroCeramics® is not an ordinary clay workshop. It is about learning through sensorial exploration. This Season’s theme is Let’s Go on a Safari! and enables preschool children to discover more about safari animals and their living environments. Through this programme, children are introduced to clay, animals and their natural habitats to enhance awareness while nurturing their creativity. Sessions are tailored to focus on developing fine motor skills in a progressive manner. From exploring different natural habitats, such as the Deep Blue Sea, Desert Lands and the like, children will create 3 ceramic products with high-quality clay materials. In addition, there will be a glazing session for the children to glaze paint their own creations.

BOLLYWOOD DANCEMS KHATIJAH BTE MOHAMED SANI, MS ESTHER ESMERALD

Year group: Location: Time:

Year 4 - Year 6Auditorium 12.45pm – 1.20pm

Bollywood Dancing is one of the hottest dances around! It is a fusion of many dance forms, including modern and classical Indian dances, contemporary, jazz, hip-hop and belly dance. Not only popular in India, Bollywood dancing has even inspired global superstars such as Selena Gomez, Shakira and Beyonce, who have helped spread its spirit around the world. The dance is upbeat, energetic, easy to follow and makes for a fantastic workout. Our Bollywood Fusion CCA will allow learners to express their creativity and their own culture while learning some exciting dance moves from India, all to be showcased at Nexus Diwali celebration this November.

HIP HOPRECOGNIZESTUDIOS

Year group: Location: Time: Cost:

Year 2 - Year 8Auditorium/MPR 3.30pm – 4.30pm $177

Hip Hop is a great way to express yourself and have fun at the same time. Recognize Studios is bringing their expertise to Nexus to help learners explore choreography, musicality, technique and general body movement, all whilst having loads of fun learning dance.

MAKE & SKATE! - BUILD AND RIDE YOUR OWN SKATE PARKMR EDWARD BAILEY

Year group: Location: Time:

Year 3 - Year 13C1-11 3.30pm – 4.30pm

Learn how to draw, design, model and make a set of skate park ramps, pipes and boxes you can then use with your own skateboards or stunt scooters! This CCA will require learners to bring full safety equipment if they want to skate. Helmet, knee pads, elbow pads and wrist guards are essential.

SCIENCE CLUBMR JOZEF BENDIK

Year group: Location: Time:

Year 7 - Year 9C2-31 3.30pm – 4.30pm

Science is fun and interesting. Have you ever wondered why and how things around you work? We will be working and looking at the common things around us from a different perspective.

RIDING FOR POLOCOLTS, MR PAUL BEACH

Year group: Location: Time: Cost:

Year 3 - Year 7Colts Polo & Riding 3.30pm – 5pm $705

Colts is a polo & riding school whose main objective is to coach beginner and new-to-sport riders all about horses and polo. From the basics of how to handle horses safely, through to riding and ultimately learning to play polo, learners will acquire horse riding for polo skills in a safe, fun and family friendly environment. Lessons are offered at a special rate of $85 per session and the total cost for this CCA includes two-way transport.

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DUNGEONS & DRAGONS (PRIMARY)MR ZACH MYERS

Year group: Location: Time:

Year 5 - Year 6D1-61 3.30pm – 4.30pm

A simplified intoducton to the world of Dungeons & Dragons. A role playing game where you get to take on the role of a human warrior, an elven magician or a rogue dwarf, and work together to defeat the evil Orc King.

GREEN GUARDIANSMS MONIQUE RETIEF, MS PIPPA THOMSON

Year group: Location: Time:

Year 3 - Year 13D2 3.30pm – 4.30pm

Green Guardians is the Nexus eco-committee that champions all environmental issues within our community. We meet each Friday to drive new green initiatives, with special guest speakers and exclusive workshops. Join us to reduce our carbon footprint, create a greener school and help nature flourish. The Green Guardians are part of the WWF Eco-schools programme.

WARHAMMERMR ANDREW PEARCE

Year group: Location: Time:

Year 5 - Year 13D2-21 3.30pm – 4.30pm

This CCA will introduce learners to the Warhammer universe, giving them the unique opportunity to assemble, paint and battle with a model army. Equipment will be provided, and learners are welcome to bring in their own figures to work on. Open to new and experienced Warhammer fans alike.

LITTLE MASTER CHEFSTHE LITTLE THINGS

Year group: Location: Time: Cost:

Year 3 - Year 5Primary Kitchen 3.30pm – 4.30pm $250

Nothing brings friends and family together the same way that food does. The Little Things seek to bring more children into the kitchen to explore a world of food, ingredients, getting their hands dirty... and of course, to savour the fruits of their labour! While whipping up their feasts, and having a ball of a time, children pick up many crucial skills, like language, numeracy, science, problem-solving, working in teams, motor skills, and much, much more. The kitchen is a treasure trove of lessons, and we want to share them with every child!

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201 Ulu Pandan Road Singapore 596468 t 6536 6566

www.nexus.edu.sg

KEY CONTACTS

SportsBevan Moriarty,

Director of Sport [email protected]

SwimmingIvan Bunakov,

Director of Aquatics [email protected]

Larisa Mogutova, Specalist Teacher: Primary Swimming

[email protected]

MusicClare Lambert,

Subject Leader: Music [email protected]

Mother TongueAndy Jefferson,

Subject Leader: European Languages [email protected]

CCA EnquiriesHayley Pereira

EOTC Coordinator [email protected]