Enrichment: Expanding Opportunities in the Junior School

Our academic enrichment programme encourages students to go beyond the curriculum, discover new interests, and develop a love of learning. A highlight of our academic enrichment in Junior School is the Clanchy Lecture Series, named after Mrs. Joan Clanchy, former Headmistress of NLCS (UK). This series introduces students to thought-provoking ideas and global perspectives, inspiring intellectual exploration.

Students can look forward to exciting opportunities such as:

• Coding and Chess: Fun ways to build problem-solving, programming, and strategic thinking skills.
• Subject Explorations: Reading Clubs, Maths Prodigy, and Science Explorations to spark curiosity through hands-on learning.
• European Languages: Discover French, Spanish, German, and Italian while expanding cultural horizons.
• Mandarin-Focused CCAs: Activities like Chinese dance, theatre, and journalism that bring language learning to life.

Our Sports programme supports physical fitness, teamwork, and perseverance while inspiring a lifelong love of active living. Each activity is thoughtfully designed to encourage skill-building, a love for active living, and a lifelong commitment to health and well-being.

Students can enjoy a variety of sports such as:

• Team Sports: Basketball, Netball, and T-Ball, where they learn teamwork and celebrate achievements together.
• Individual Activities: Tennis, Gymnastics, Trampolining, and Golf which build confidence and develop new skills at their own pace.
• Specialised Training: Swim Squads and the PADI Bubblemaker programme which offer unique challenges for students ready to dive deeper.
• Outdoor Adventures: Climbing and Cross Country which are perfect for fostering resilience, exploration, and a love of the outdoors.

The Junior School Creative Arts programme encourages students to express themselves and explore their imaginations. These activities nurture creativity, patience, and a deep appreciation for the arts.

Students can explore activities such as:

• Visual Arts: Painting, Sculpture, and Photography which encourages imagination and self-expression through different mediums.
• Mindful Hobbies: Cross Stitching and Origami are calming activities that help children focus while enjoying the creative process.
• Design and Logic: Comic Club, Lego Building, and the Rubik’s Cube Club which spark creativity, problem-solving, and playful curiosity.

For students passionate about performing, our Junior School’s Performing Arts programme offers a joyful space for them to grow in confidence, teamwork, and creativity while celebrating their achievements.

Students can take part in activities such as:

• Drama and Theatre: Through the Musical Theatre Club and the LAMDA programme, students step into character and experience the magic of performing on stage.
• Music Ensembles: Whether it is the Junior School Orchestra, Lower School Choir, Rock Band, or Advanced String Ensemble, students share the joy of making music together.
• Vocal and Instrumental Skills: Students develop their musical abilities while discovering the excitement that comes with sharing their performances.