Cross-Curricular Programme
The Cross-Curricular Programme has been developed to provide QMC Junior School students with the opportunity to pursue their personal interests while reinforcing the attributes of the IB Learner Profile and Approaches to Learning – research skills, social skills, thinking skills, communication skills and self-management skills.
The programme’s offering is broad and allows students of all ages to extend their potential beyond the classroom.
Places are limited and are issued on a first-come basis.
The Term 1 Programme runs from Week 2 to Week 9.
EXTENDED PICK UP TIME TO 5.30PM - new for 2023 you can extend the pick up time from 4.30pm to 5.30pm for $80 per Term per club!
Spanish Lessons
Ligera – Cámara – Acción
Spanish lessons aim to provide insight into the Spanish language, regardless of previous experience, knowledge or age.
WHEN: Monday 3.30-4.30pm
DURATION: Week 2 to Week 9
AGE: Years 1-4
COST: $120 per Term
QMC Mini Chefs (Years 4-6)
Students are immersed in the joy of cooking when they take part in QMC Mini Chefs.
Chef Steph works her culinary magic to deliver a fun and interactive environment for the mini chefs.
WHEN: Monday 3.30-4.30pm
DURATION: Week 2 to Week 9
AGE: Years 4-6
COST: $200 per term
Chess Club
We are running a chess-club experiment to give your tamariki an opportunity to become familiar with this ancient strategy game.
Chess Club allows students to become familiar with this ancient abstract strategy game. The sessions mostly follow the established Common Core Aligned Chess Curriculum and are designed to be fun and engaging for everyone, even if your daughter has never seen a chess board before. Students will need to bring an A4 or A5 notebook to their chess classes.
Students will need to bring an A4 or A5 notebook to their chess classes.
WHEN: Monday 3.30-4.30pm
DURATION: Week 2 to Week 9
AGE: Years 2-6
COST: $120
QMC Mini Chefs (Years 1-3)
Students are immersed in the joy of cooking when they take part in QMC Mini Chefs.
Chef Steph works her culinary magic to deliver a fun and interactive environment for the mini chefs.
WHEN: Tuesday 3.30-4.30pm
DURATION: Week 2 to Week 9
AGE: Years 1-3
COST: $200 per term
Book Club
Join Ms Grogan for Book Club in the Library!
Enrich your imagination and expanding your vocabulary each Tuesday at Book Club. Share and discuss your favourite books and discover new ones. This is your opportunity to gain premiere access to the latest library books and borrow your pick.
WHEN: Tuesday 3.30-4.30pm
DURATION: Week 2 to Week 9
AGE: Years 4-6
COST: $120 per term
Dance Club
Dance with Miss Bree in Dance Club, skills are not required, however, passion is essential!
Explore a range of dance styles including ballet, jazz, hip hop and contemporary. Grasp basic positions and learn choreography together. Each Wednesday, bring your best dancing feet and groovy moves to express yourself through movement and dance!
WHEN: Wednesday 3:30-4:30pm
DURATION: Week 2 to Week 9
AGE: Years 1-3
COST: $120 per term
Art Expression
The hugely popular Art Expression is one of the most in-demand cross-curricular activities on offer.
Art Expression expands on a student’s techniques and produces artwork that would make Warhol go ‘wow’ and Monet call for 'more'.
WHEN: Wednesday 3.30-4.30pm
DURATION: Week 2 to Week 9
AGE: Years 3-6
COST: $120 per term
Genius Hour
Inspired by the Duke of Edinburgh Awards. Genius Hour is aimed at encouraging students to follow and master a project of their choice.
Topics included could be mastering skills such as ICT game, website or app development. Book creation, language learning, art, drama, music, sport. The skills gained through taking part in the Genius Hour are valuable for our students both in school and in later life.
Students gain confidence, independence, resilience and adaptability when embarking on these challenges.
WHEN: Wednesday 3.30-4.30pm
DURATION: Week 2 to Week 9
AGE: Years 5-6
COST: $120 per term
Innovative Problem Solving
Feel like you need some harder work? Need to work on your social and communication skills?
Learn problem solving skills in the Puzzle Club while developing your creative, communication, and social skills. The Puzzle Club is led by Mrs Pickering. Students will also have the opportunity to get to know other students in different classes and year levels. No prior knowledge is required, so come on, sign up!
WHEN: Wednesday 3.30-4.30pm
DURATION: Week 2 to Week 9
AGE: Years 4-6
COST: $120 per term
Chinese Culture Club
Calling students born in the Year of the Dog to those born in the Year of the Snake.
Explore the Chinese New Year, learn to write Chinese characters delve into Chinese folklore, create a variety of traditional Chinese arts and crafts and MORE!
WHEN: Wednesday 12:45-1:30pm
DURATION: Week 2 to Week 9
AGE: Years 1-6
COST: $80 per term
Art Club
The hugely popular Art Club
Each Thursday, students in Years 1 and 2 will get their art smock on and let their creative juices flow. Art Club is renowned for producing artwork worthy of wall space in your home.
WHEN: Thursday 3.30-4.30pm
DURATION: Week 2 to Week 9
AGE: Years 1-2
COST: $120 per term
Japanese Club
Learn numbers 1–20, colours, animals, greetings, emotions and vocabulary through fun, interactive activities and games.
Students will learn about Japanese food, culture and festivals such as the Hina Matsuri (Dolls Festival) and Children's Day and create fun crafts to take home. No prior language knowledge required.
WHEN: Thursday 3.30-4.30pm
DURATION: Week 2 to Week 9
AGE: Years 2-4
COST: $120 per term
STEM Club
This club inspires students to GENERATE CURIOSITY and EVOKE CREATIVITY – resulting in the creation of the 'secret sauce' that is STEM.
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths = STEM
“Creativity is the secret sauce to science, technology, engineering, and math.” - Ainissa Ramirez, Science Evangelist.
WHEN: Thursday 3.30-4.30pm
DURATION: Week 2 to Week 9
AGE: Years 5-6
COST: $120 per term
Mini Mindfulness
Join Ms Purcell for an hour of health and relaxation as you practise the skill of mindfulness through yoga.
Explore breath control, simple meditation, and become more aware of your thoughts and feelings. Bring your own Yoga mat.
WHEN: Thursday 3.30-4.30pm
DURATION: Week 2 to Week 9
AGE: Years 3-6
COST: $120 per term
*Cost
Each cross-curricular activity costs between $15 and $25 per session.
All Cross-Curricular Activities are charged per term to your QMC Account. The Trybooking system will list the event as ‘free’, this is because the fee will not be taken by the booking system, rather charged to your QMC account.
In order to cover the upfront costs associated with conducting the Cross-Curricular activities, refunds are not available if your child is not able to attend any of the days.
Extend pick up time from 4.30pm to 5.30pm. Students will attend After School Care following the completion of their club. The cost is $80 per club and is available for weeks 2 - 9. You can select this option through the Trybooking system and the $80 will be charged to your QMC account on top of the Cross Curricular fee.
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