The Giles School offers several academic and recreational after school programmes from qualified instructors.
Spring Term After School Programmes
(April - May 2010)
| Monday | |
| Chess | JK/SK |
| Mystic Drumz | Gr. 1-3 |
| Tuesday | |
| Japanese Fun Club | JK/SK |
| Mystic Drumz | JK/SK |
| Chess | Gr. 1-3 |
| Karate | Gr. 1-3 |
| Wednesday | |
| Japanese Fun Club | JK/SK |
| Hip Hop Dance | JK/SK |
| Drama - The Sound of Music | Gr. 1-3 |
| Thursday | |
| Sports and Games | JK/SK |
| Soleil Musical - French | JK/SK |
| Exciting Engineering | Gr. 1-3 |
| Mini Med. School | Gr. 1 only |
| Friday | |
| Drama - The Sound of Music | JK/SK |
| Mad Science - NASA | Gr. 1-3 |
| Soccer | Gr. 1-3 |
After school programmes run from 3:45 pm to 4:35 pm. Cost of after school programmes are deducted from the student's prepaid activities fee.
Chess
Instructors: Goltz family of “Chess Kingdom”
Cost: $95.00
Duration: April 12 to May 31 (JK-SK), April 6 to May 25 (Gr. 1-3)
Minimum: 6 students
Maximum: 15 students
Children will learn the game of chess at their own level. The game of chess exercises the brain and helps to improve concentration, logical thinking and visual memory. The children will continue to develop their skill.
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Mystic Drumz
Instructors: TBA
Cost: $125.00 (JK-SK) / $110.00 (Gr. 1-3)
Duration: April 6 to May 25 (JK-SK), April 12 to May 31 (Gr. 1-3)
Minimum: 6 students
Maximum: 15 students
We bring interactive percussions experiences to your door! Our hands-on interactive sessions and performances showcase eclectic international percussion instruments sourced from around the Globe.
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Japanese Fun Club
Instructor: Michiko Kida & volunteers
Cost: $50.00/yr for materials only
Duration: All year
Minimum: 5 students
Maximum: 15 students
The course is designed to introduce the language and culture to children through songs, dance and craft including origami (art of paper folding). Children will also learn reading and writing and conversational Japanese through activities.
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Karate
Instructors: Sensei Kim
Cost: $85.00
Duration: April 6 to May 25 (Gr. 1-3)
Minimum: 6 students
Maximum: 15 students
Come take this fun class, where you will be introduced to the art of karate and self defense. Karate improves focus, coordination, flexibility, and strength. Sensei Kim runs karate programs throughout many schools across Toronto, and is best known for her fun, dynamic classes, that keep everyone wanting more. Come find out how strong you really are!
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Hip Hop Dance
Instructors: U GOT DANCE
Cost: $105.00
Duration: April 7 to May 26 (JK-SK)
Minimum: 10 students
Maximum: 15 students
Children will have loads of fun dancing to the beat of high energy music, learning age-appropriate moves taken from Michael Jackson, MC Hammer, and other iconic Pop and Hip Hop artists. They'll be proud to show-off their new found dance steps. Classes feature a combination of fun ways to exercise, stimulating dance games and rhythmic movement to music. Dance is an excellent way to keep young children active, building fitness while developing their listening skills, body control and self-expression. U GOT DANCE, Ontario's mobile dance studio, is a highly reputable organization, teaching dance to 1000's of children in private schools, public schools and childcare centres across the GTA.
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Drama - The Sound of Music
Instructor: TBA
Cost: $83.00 (JK-SK) / $95.00 (Gr. 1-3)
Duration: April 9 to May 28 (JK-SK), April 7 to May 26 (Gr. 1-3)
Minimum: 12 students
Maximum: 18-20 students
Act, sing and dance in a children's adaptation of "The Sound of Music"! Join in the adventures of the Von Trapp family as they learn the miracle of the Sound of Music as taught to them by their delightful nanny, Maria. Songs include The Sound of Music, Do-Re-Mi and more…
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Sports and Games
Instructor: TBA
Cost: $95.00
Duration: April 8 to May 27 (JK-SK)
Minimum: 6 students
Maximum: 15 students
Energetic and active program which includes running, catching, passing, skipping, balancing, jumping, throwing and hitting. Use of balls of different sizes and textures, beans bags and other child friendly equipment.
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Soleil Musical - French
Instructor: TBA
Cost: $110.00 (JK-SK)
Duration: April 8 to May 27 (JK-SK)
Minimum: 12 students
Maximum: 18-20 students
Soleil Musical takes her audience through a delicious, fun and interactive journey inside francophone countries with a mix of songs and stories. A unique and interactive way for children to practice their french language skills and explore their creative side.
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Exciting Engineering
Instructors:
Cost: $95.00
Duration: April 8 to May 27 (Gr. 1-3)
Minimum: 12 students
Maximum: 18-20 students
Our young engineers will investigate various science concepts through hands-on use of Materials. They will apply this information to work in groups, solving various engineering challenges including simple machines, circuits, floatation and assembling their own working clock.
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Mini Med. School
Instructors:
Cost: $60.00
Duration: April 8 to May 27 (Gr. 1 only)
Minimum: 12 students
Maximum: 18-20 students
A first grader can look at X-rays, EKGs, anatomy models and have meaningful discussions about all these things. He can appreciate the use of stethoscopes, ophthalmoscopes,and reflex hammers, and learn to identify what is normal, and abnormal. Each child should gain a better understanding of how the body works.
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Mad Science - NASA
Instructor: Mad Science trained staff
Cost: $105.00
Duration: April 9 to May 28 (Gr. 1-3)
Minimum: 12 students
Maximum: 18-20 students
Mad Science and NASA have teamed up to bring you the excitement and wonder of space in the NASA: Academy of Future Space Explorers Program. We will take children on a voyage of discovery. With unique hands-on activities, amazing demonstrations and fun educational take-homes, this is an experience that is truly out of this world. In every class, children build a fun and educational take home to fuel their future exploration.
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Soccer
Instructors: TBA
Cost: $85.00
Minimum: 6 students
Maximum: 15 students
Duration: April 9 to May 28 (Gr. 1-3)
This program include methodes of drills and exercises, and also includes match play. The soccer program helps improve ball control, better technique, and a better appreciation and understanding of the game.
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