Co-curricular
At Palterton Primary School, we aim to deliver a wide range of exciting co-curricular activities; activities which enhance our curriculum offer.
Widening student experiences is one of the key values within our Trust.
Our co-curricular offer for 2026-2027
- Residential visits
- General club activities
- Trips
- Sports clubs
- Booster Classes
- Sponsored events
- Plays and performances
- Pantomime
- Play Leaders
- Leadership Roles
- Sports events and festivals
Residential Visits
Residential visits provide children with valuable opportunities to develop independence, confidence and resilience in a safe and supportive environment. They encourage teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills while strengthening friendships and creating lasting memories. These experiences also enhance learning by allowing children to explore new environments, take on challenges and apply classroom knowledge in real-life situations, contributing to personal and social development. Watch this space for our 2027 residential offer.
Breakfast and After-School
Breakfast club opens at 7:45am and runs until the start of the school day. Children are currently offered a choice of cereal, toast, fruit and yogurt. We encourage independence and the children will self-serve their own food while being supervised by Miss Coupe and Mrs Lee, both of whom are paediatric first aid trained.
The cost of breakfast club is £3.25 each day and the link for booking will be sent out on ClasDojo each term.
After-school club runs every day from the end of the school day 3.25pm until 5:00pm. These clubs vary each term with a choice similar to film club, craft, dance, football.
Some clubs are run by staff members while others are run by outside providers such as Chesterfield Football Club. The cost is £5 per person per session and clubs can be booked through the link sent out on ClassDojo.
Trips and Visits
School trips and visits are an important part of a child’s education, providing enriching experiences that extend learning beyond the classroom. They help bring subjects to life, encourage curiosity and develop children’s confidence, independence and social skills.
At Palterton Primary School we aim to provide further experiences beyond the classroom as often and as appropriate as possible. Some recent visits included: the theatre, wildlife park and art gallery. We also welcome visitors into school such as Chesterfield Football Club players, bee society, fire service and police.
Plays and Performances
We believe in giving children the opportunity to shine through providing drama opportunities. We have seen first-hand the huge impact performing in a play can have on a child’s confidence, self-esteem and enjoyment of school.
Each year, our youngest children (Reception, Year 1 and Year 2) perform a nativity concert. Every child has the chance to be on stage and all children sing a wide range of songs. Children in Year 5 and 6 also have the opportunity to be part of the end-of-year performance which usually takes place at The Bolsover School, so it can be attended by many.
Sports Events and Festivals
We work very closely with our School Sports Partnership to ensure our children get access to a wide range of competitions, events and festivals throughout the year.
We aim to make sure every child in school gets the chance to take part in at least one activity each year and aim to give every child the chance to represent the school in sport during their time in Key Stage 2. Competitions vary from athletics to tag rugby, football, swimming and more.
