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
Chess Club (Years 4-6)
Students of all levels are welcome to have fun, learn, and master this wonderful game
The Chess Club sessions are a mix of interactive learning and game-play, following the official FIDE Educational Chess guidelines. The coach is a Certified FIDE Chess Instructor, and each session is designed to be engaging for all students, regardless of their level.
Every student receives a ChessKid online account where they can continue to play with their club mates, or they can choose to engage in a variety of challenges. Students are encouraged to bring an A5 notebook to class to keep track of their games and replay them at home if they wish.
WHEN: Monday 3.30-4.30pm
DURATION: Week 2 to Week 7
AGE: Years 4-6
COST: $110
ROOM: Library
Physical Stories (Years 1-3)
Every week, Joanne presents a new story that kids love in an energetic, interactive programme.
Stories are one of the best ways of teaching and conveying positive messages for tamariki. Joanne uses a range of drama and performance skills, movement and dance, kids' yoga, songs, music, props and reflection time, to build on children’s concentration, confidence and collaboration skills.
Physical Story sessions are designed to be great fun and purposeful. Through stories and movement, we work on themes such as being kind, discovering what makes you special, understanding that your actions affect others, managing fear and being brave, being able to stay calm and using deep breathing to think clearly. Getting kids thinking and physically moving their bodies simultaneously is so beneficial!
WHEN: Monday 3.30-4.30pm
DURATION: Week 2 to Week 7
AGE: Years 1-3
COST: $110 per term
ROOM: W16
Hip Hop (Years 1-6)
Get ready to boogie with Caitlin! If you’ve got energy to burn and love to move, you’re in the right place!
Hip Hop brings together fitness and fun in a series of aerobic dance routines.
Enjoy a fusion of dance and aerobics as we explore the Hip Hop with Caitlin. This activity is designed to challenge movement skills, increase fitness and have fun!
WHEN: Monday 3.30-4.30pm
DURATION: Week 2 to Week 7
AGE: Years 1-6
COST: $110
ROOM: C9
Christmas Decorations (Years 4-6)
Support Cystic Fibrosis in this creative club.
Our youngest creative and crafty students will embark on a delightful journey into Christmas Decoration making. Profit for this activity will be donated to Cystic Fibrosis NZ.
WHEN: Tuesday 3.30-4.30pm
DURATION: Week 2 to Week 7
AGE: Years 4-6
COST: $110 per term
LOCATION: Library
Creative Craft Junior (Years 1-3)
It's time to get creative with craft!
Our youngest creative and crafty students will embark on a delightful journey into craft skills. This hands -on experience is a perfect introduction to tradition and imagination for our budding artisans.
WHEN: Tuesday 3.30-4.30pm
DURATION: Week 2 to Week 7
AGE: Years 1-3
COST: $110 per term
LOCATION: W6
Mini Chefs (Years 1-4)
Savour the Flavours of Home-Made Cooking.
This culinary club invites students to roll up their sleeves and explore the rich tapestry of different cultural cuisines, blending timeless recipes with a dash of modern flair.
WHEN: Tuesday 3.30pm - 4.30pm
DURATION: Week 2 to Week 7
AGE: Years 1 to Year 4
COST: $160 per term
LOCATION: QMC Kitchen
Football Academy (Years 1-6)
Children thrive in our fun-filled, high quality football sessions.
Creating a learning environment, which boosts confidence and self-esteem, is paramount. Your child will be coached to engage confidently in a wide range of football skills preparing them for years of positive and competent football participation.
WHEN: Wednesday 3.30-4.30pm
DURATION: Week 2 to Week 7
AGE: Years 1 to 6
COST: $110 per term
Location: Old Gym
Dance Club (Years 1-3)
Dance with Ms Bree
Dance with Ms Bree for a playful and engaging way for students to explore movement and music.
WHEN: Wednesday 3.30pm-4.30pm
DURATION: Week 2 to Week 7
AGE: Years 1 to 3
COST: $110 per term
LOCATION: W8
STEM Club (Years 4-6)
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: Wednesday 3.30-4.30pm
DURATION: Week 2 to Week 7
AGE: Years 4-6
COST: $110 per term
ROOM: A3
Stop Motion Animation Club (Years 4-6)
Stop Motion Animation
Mr Ian Leslie inspires students to work collaboratively to make short stop motion film using lego.
WHEN: Wednesday 3.30pm-4.30pm
DURATION: Week 2 to Week 7
AGE: Years 4-6
COST: $110
ROOM: W6
Chinese Cultural Club (Years 1-6)
Chinese Lunch Club!
Calling students born in the Year of the Monkey to those born in the Year of the Rabbit. Explore the Chinese New Year, learn to write Chinese characters 风筝；春, delve into Chinese folklore, create a variety of traditional Chinese arts and crafts and MORE!
WHEN: Thursday 12.45pm-1.30pm
DURATION: Week 2 to Week 7
AGE: Years 1-6
COST: FREE
ROOM: W19
Art Club (Years 1-2)
The Art Club is a sanctuary for creativity!
Students in Years 1 to 2 will explore the vast and vibrant world of cultural art. Please note Art Club will not run in week 6.
WHEN: Thursday 3.30-4.30pm
DURATION: Week 2 to Week 7
AGE: Years 1-2
COST: $95 per term
ROOM: W18
Innovative Problem Solving (Years 2-4)
Come and challenge your brain!
A variety of fun coding and puzzles that encourage the development of problem solving skills, including Bee Bot coding, Sphero Indi coding and pixel coding art.
WHEN: Thursday 3.30-4.30pm
DURATION: Week 2 to Week 7
AGE: Years 2-4
COST: $110 per Term
ROOM: W14
Mini Mindfulness (Years 3-6)
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.
WHEN: Thursday 3.30-4.30pm
DURATION: Week 2 to Week 8
AGE: Years 3-6
COST: $110 per term
ROOM: C9
*Charges
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.
If you would like your child to attend After School Care following the completion of their club from 4:30pm - 5:30pm please book this via afterschoolcare@qmc.school.nz. This will an additional $13 per day.
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