School Clubs
School Council
Each year a new School Council is elected at St. Matthew's. The pupils talk about what qualities a good councillor would need and then put themselves forward as a candidate. During election week, potential candidates deliver a campaign speech to their class, after which a ballot takes place. The votes are then counted, and a special assembly is held to welcome two new councillors from each class.
The School Council meet fortnightly with Mrs Molloy to discuss lots of ideas about how to support and improve our school. This may involve suggestions for the school menu, possible improvements to the playground or ways to make class lessons more exciting.
Our School Council also link with the community and visit local businesses to advertise school events and to collect contributions for our summer and Christmas events. They often represent school when special events take palce in the community, as well as when there are special events in school. Thoroughout the year our School Council also works closely with the Leeds North West Foodbank, and Meanwood Food Pantry, to collect much needed food donations for people in the local communiity.
Many of pupils in school enjoy chatting to our school councillors to share their thoughts about our school and to put forward ideas to be discussed at the meeting.
Year 5 and Year 6 Running Club
The school Running Club is open to up to 60 children from across Year 5 and 6, where each year group will alternate training weeks.
In the sessions, the children will prepare themselves to compete in the Leeds North East Cross Country Championships. Any children that qualify from this round will then represent Leeds North East at the Leeds City Finals. From here the next round is the West Yorkshire School Games, followed by the National Finals. We also take part in the LSSA Cross Country League.
Year 5 and Year 6 Netball Club
The Netball Club is open to up to 60 children from Year 5 and 6 where the children from each year group alternate training weeks.
In the sessions, the children learn the rules and strategies involved in netball and gradually build up to playing competitive matches. In the spring and summer term we are hoping to take a number of teams to the Leeds North East Championships where we hope to get through and go all the way to the Leeds City Finals.
Year 6 Girls Football Club
The club is open to all girls in Year 6 and training takes place every week.
Year 6 Football Club
The Year 6 Football Club is open to up to 30 children. In the sessions, the children will aim to earn selection for friendly matches and tournaments such as the Roundhay Tournament and Leeds Football Olympics.
M2 Running Club - Year 3 and 4 Girls
M2 Running Club is a cross curricular programme that combines physical activity with mindfulness practices to help our girls be strong, confident, brave and active. During the programme, girls experience the powerful connection between moving their bodies and how it feels. Girls move at their own pace and own ability. Parents have shared how they’ve seen an increase in their daughter’s confidence and resilience after participating in the club, both inside and outside the classroom.
Sportshall Athletics Club
A selection of children from across Year 4, 5 and 6 are chosen to compete in the Leeds City Sportshall Athletics Competition. Training takes place each week.
