Programmes
 

Our TLC Kids after school clubs can be held at a variety of venues from schools, to learning centers and private clubs, to organizations looking for high quality programmes to enrich learning, enhance standards, attitudes and motivation.

Children primarily attend classes in small, ability based groups where they progress through a series of lessons which cover relevant learning objectives. We aim for a ratio of approximately 4-6 students to one teacher. We adjust the ratio accoring to the demands, social composition and abilities within the group.

DraMagic

Enhancing confidence and presentation skills through engaging Drama & Magic activities

Our newest programme is one that promises to keep children engaged and entertained at every turn. DraMagic combines the fun of drama and the suspense and excitement of magic PLUS the benefits of social and emotional skills education. This one-of-a-kind course is a great way to enhance confidence, presentation skills and self-belief in a safe and nurturing environment.

Social & Emotional: It is a common observation that children are growing up in a world with complex emotional and social challenges. We support children in identifying and working with emotions in themselves and others. Our engaging activities develop pro-social relationships with peers and adults.

Drama: Our creative dramatics programme uses drama as a learning technique. Drama supports imagination and creativity in children. Each drama activity encourages children to think outside the box using improvisation, story dramatisation, drama games and other engaging and fun techniques.

Magic: From the adventure and wonder of Harry Potter to the dazzling showmanship of David Copperfield, studying the presentation and skill of master magicians enhances appreciation and enjoyment of this art form. Each lesson they will learn a new trick and have a chance to present to the other budding magicians in the group. Our magical workshops give children the skills and know-how to be confident performers.

Activities for Term 2 2012:

Drama Magic

Walk by Numbers and Satellite TV
Single Word Story
Hall of Justice and Fortune Cookie
Slow Motion Replay
Sybil and Three Line Solo
Three Melodies and Balladeer
Surprise Movement and Become...
Super! and Living Objects
Time's Up and Advertising Spot
Fingertips and Columbian Hypnosis
Sculpture
The Party and Bong Bong Bong
Looking with Your Eyes Closed
Pass on a Message and Sitting, Standing, Lying

The Vanishing Bead
Cut and Restore
Magnetic Paperclips
The Royal Flush!
Optical Illusions
Lunch Money Magic
The Ghostly Card
Melting Ropes
A Nest Escape
Appearing Goodies
Colour Changing Rope
Sweating Coin and Bending Rod
Making Money
Cups and Balls

Discovery Club

Fun, Hands-on real-world Maths & Science

This very popular programme develops essential maths and science skills and knowledge through a balance of practical enquiry and exploration of concepts. We provide a discovery-based learning approach to help consolidate, complement and extend relevant learning through challenge, investigation & positive reinforcement. We model and encourage children to develop positive attitudes towards Maths and Science by drawing on their natural curiousity and thirst for discovery. We challenge children to take responsibility and become active participants in their own learning journey.

"There is considerably more that can be done to motivate pupils by making mathematics relevant and practical to their lives outside school."

Source: Mathematics performance in primary schools: getting the best results, 7 May 2009

Topics for Term 2 2012:

Level 1 ages 5-8

Level 2 ages 9-12

Maths Science Maths Science

Domino Magic
A Numbers Game
Adding & Subtracting
The Case of the Missing Numbers
Patterns of Pictures & Numbers
Timed Times Table
Mission: Missing Operation
Calculated Guesses
Bar Charts & Pictograms
Brain Tickling Quiz

The Great Boat Race
Live Plant Show
Animal Farm
Same But Different
Sherbet Fizz
Human v. Animal Hearing
Describing Sound
Silent World
Pick the Pitch
Volatile Volcanoes

Domino Magic
The Order of Decimals
Decimal Puzzle
Hands of Time
Calculator Tricks
Drawing 3D Shapes
Comparing Fractions
Adding & Subtracting Fractions
Fraction Action
Brain Tickling Quiz

The Great Boat Race
Earth, Sun, Moon
The Day of Time
Incredible Sun Dials
Sherbet Fizz
Aliens & Solar Systems
The Seeing Eye
Changing Sound
Handy Periscopes
Volatile Volcanoes

Tech Club

Exciting, creative theme-based ICT projects

This much loved programme develops essential Computer and ICT skills through fun and challenging projects. We seek to provide a solid foundation along with the extra skills and confidence for your child to fully utilise ICT at school and at home.

As children nowadays receive an hour or less of direct ICT skill instruction, we believe in the importance of giving children the extra time to build the confidence they need to use the computer as a tool across the curriculum. Each term children are engaged in a new topical project which engages their skills and creativity. The Tech Club courses are organised into project themes which have been developed for primary students.

  • Multimedia Magic - My City
  • Art Gallery
  • Online Shopping
  • Zoo/Theme Park Manager
  • Future TV
  • Fantasy World
  • Medieval Adventure
  • CSI Detective
  • Save the Planet
  • + Many more coming!

Topics for Term 2 2012:

ICT - All ICT - SJS

Medieval Adventure

Multi-Media
Hone research skills and use a variety of text, images and links to construct a presentation on the middle ages.

Music & Sound
Explore and play with sound, add it to presentations, animations and interactive games.

Digital Photography & Editing
Create a collection of heroic and wicked medieval characters by editing digital photos.

Spreadsheet
What does it take to suit up for battle in the middle ages? Use spreadsheets and graphs to illustrate purchases.

Simulation & Control
Understand the basics of control, simulation and programming and create a basic interactive game using your medieval characters.

My Online Super Store

Web Design
Design and build the ultimate online shopping experience where absolutely anything anyone could ever want is only one mouse click away.

Information  Systems &  Digital Storage
Discover the backbone of what makes (or breaks) a website and explore new digital storage technology.

Database 
Experience the joy behind designing your own products and store them in a way that allows you to showcase your collection to the world.

New Technology
Investigate ’new’ and emerging technologies and customise your website to suit your needs and that of your friends and family.

Internet
Think you have a flair for journalism, public relations or advertising? Try your hand at marketing your flash new website.