Malvern Living Mar - Apr 2020
Spring has awakened and our magazine is alive with a bountiful bouquet of features - from interviews with famous faces, delicious Easter recipes, travel to Santa Barbara, UK staycations, a bathroom and tile guide plus advice on choosing the right school.
Spring has awakened and our magazine is alive with a bountiful bouquet of features - from interviews with famous faces, delicious Easter recipes, travel to Santa Barbara, UK staycations, a bathroom and tile guide plus advice on choosing the right school.
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The importance of extra<br />
curricular activities<br />
Your child has spent a long day at school, however their<br />
first port of call when they home will probably be their<br />
X Box or something on the TV. However, we suggest that<br />
they will benefit greatly from a non-academic activity<br />
that they have an interest in.<br />
Here are some examples of extracurricular activities<br />
that your child might enjoy.<br />
1. Music LESSONS - Some children learn to play instruments,<br />
while others prefer to sing. There are some who are good at doing<br />
both. There are so many instruments to choose from that you are<br />
bound to find something that they will enjoy playing.<br />
2. Sports CLUBS - Sports such as football, basketball, cricket<br />
and softball require teamwork and a lot of energy, but if this type of<br />
sport doesn’t sound like it suits your child, there are other options<br />
such as tennis, badminton and golf that your child can try.<br />
3. Dance LESSONS - Even among dance, there are so many<br />
types to choose from that your child is sure to find the perfect fit.<br />
Be it ballet, tap or modern dance is something that will help your<br />
child develop physically and mentally as most forms of dance<br />
require discipline and a strong body and it keeps them active as<br />
nowadays there is very little physical activity at school.<br />
4. Painting and Sketching GROUPS - Perhaps your child is<br />
a blossoming artist and they will improve creative skills as the brain<br />
will begin to develop the areas associated with creativity. Painting<br />
and drawing can also help develop problem-solving skills.<br />
5. Crafts, Pottery and Sculpting CLASSES - Working with<br />
clay and creating something with their hands can give a child a<br />
sense of satisfaction which builds confidence.<br />
6. <strong>Mar</strong>tial Arts - Though the varied styles of mixed martial<br />
arts such as judo, Taekwondo, karate and what these really teach<br />
is discipline and how to control strength. <strong>Mar</strong>tial Arts teach selfcontrol<br />
and self-discipline. They also help in socialisation skills and<br />
physical development in your child.<br />
7. Book Club - Book clubs are a great way for little bookworms<br />
to have their fun and socialise with other book lovers. Many things<br />
can be gained from a book club. Not only will the literature itself<br />
teach your child a lot about the world, the way it works and so<br />
much more, but it will also help them to develop their reading skills,<br />
which will have a tremendous impact on their writing skills.<br />
8. Drama ClubS - Your little drama kings and queens will love<br />
this one as it is a fun and productive way to use up their dramatic<br />
energies. Drama club helps your child to develop physical, artistic,<br />
social and public speaking skills. It also helps to improve a their<br />
memory and improvisation skills. Often, shy children who have a<br />
talent for acting become more confident through drama club.<br />
When you have a general idea of what your child wants, you can<br />
do some research to see who provides these classes in your area<br />
and then take the time to take your child to visit the place while<br />
a class is in session and see if is a stimulating and comfortable<br />
environment.<br />
Inspiring children<br />
to reach new<br />
heights<br />
Open Day - Saturday 9th May 09.30 - 13.00<br />
Co-educational Day and Boarding Prep School (for pupils aged 3 - 13) • Associated with <strong>Malvern</strong> College<br />
www.thedownsmalvern.org.uk / registrar@thedownsmalvern.org.uk / 44(0)1684 544108<br />
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