A visitor walking through Craighouse on any afternoon will witness the very rich and varied programme of extracurricular afternoon activities on offer to our pupils.

In Primary, children might be enrolled in flamenco, cricket, art with recycling, choir, or creation of urban kitchen gardens, to mention just a few.
In Middle and Senior youngsters can choose from a great variety of activities, including chess, fusion band, theatre in English, debating, digital journalism, among many others. On average the school runs upwards of 40 extracurricular activities per Year.

Extracurricular activities are led by Craighouse staff members or recognised experts in the specific fields. Workshops leaders are highly committed to helping children and young people discover, enjoy and develop their interests, talents and skills.

Our community is invited to watch just how far our children have gone in their chosen extracurricular activities when towards the end of each Year we are invited to the final presentations. It is often a moment when parents, pupils and school feel a great pride in themselves and all they have achieved.

This workshop will teach Primary pupils vocal techniques and practices through an international repertoire so they can develop and cultivate their artistic and musical talents. This will be complemented by singing in various formal school ceremonies.

Primary Section: Year 2 to Year 4
Limit of pupils: 30
Day: Monday

In this workshop, pupils will learn and practice chess in all its forms: opening, half chess, and finals. They will learn basic strategies and tactics, enhancing their intellectual development. The players formed at this stage will eventually represent the school in various tournaments throughout the year.

Primary Section: Y1 to Y4
Pupil limit: 20
Day : Wednesday

Middle & Senior Sections: Y5 to Y12
Pupil limit: 15
Day: Wednesday

The purpose of the Science Club is to inspire pupils to explore science, nature and its phenomena, enabling them to organise their own interests in a fun way, through different experiments.

Primary Section: Kinder
Pupil limit: 15
Day: Wednesday

In Code Clubs, children work on a variety of projects involving the creation of games, animations and web pages. In order to create these, the children will be introduced to algorithms using Scratch, and the language of html and CSS, all which are key to understanding how websites and their features were first created.

Primary Section: Y3 & Y4    
Pupil limit: 20 
Day: Wednesday

This workshop is an opportunity for pupils – regardless of their technical abilities – to develop physically and socially, depending on their personal needs and interests through a fun approach, executing artistic and gymnastic movements.

Primary Section: Y1                  
Pupil limit: 25 
Day: Tuesday

Primary Section: Y2 to Y4           
Pupil limit: 25 
Day: Thursday

Middle Section: Y5 to Y6
Pupil limit :25 
Day: Thursday

The objective of this workshop is to learn about the history of Japanese animated films (origins, movies, prominent short films) and identify the common characteristics of this visual art form (themes, graphics and music, among others).

Section Middle: Y5 to Y8               
Pupil limit: 10
Day: Tuesday

This activity is similar to what is known in England, Finland, Canada and other parts of the world as the subject of Happiness, created to control the stress, mental health and frustration that a system focused on success and grades provokes in pupils. Even in Harvard this subject is the first to fill its quotas. Its only purpose is to help pupils in their development as human beings, helping them to face the problems and pressures of today´s world, through yoga and meditation.

Primary Section: Y1 to Y4         
Pupil limit: 20    
Day: Monday

Middle Section: Y5 to Y8           
Pupil limit: 20    
Day: Monday

This is a practical workshop where pupils will learn to interpret a varied repertoire as a group, and will develop and exercise their skills using different instruments, developing both rhythm and melody. The Music Band workshop allows pupils to explore their creativity while learning to use tools with which to express themselves through music together with their classmates. The final product is a high-quality music presentation and the possibility of taking part in the Primary and Middle-Senior Musical as a performer. Requirements are being familiar with the basic use of an instrument, taking it to school for each session, and being motivated to practice at home.

Middle & Senior Section: Y7 to Y12          
Pupil limit: 20    
Day: Wednesday

Middle Section: Y5 to Y6           
Pupil limit: 10    
Day: Thursday

Primary Section: Y3 & Y4                
Pupil limit :10         
Day: Thursday

The general objective of this workshop is to learn how to play the acoustic or electric guitar. Pupils will learn to play popular and classical repertoires and develop instrumental and basic technique skills in order to begin to understand their instruments.

Primary Section: Y1 to Y4        
Pupil limit: 5   
Day: Tuesday         
 

Middle Section: Y5 to Y8        
Pupil limit: 5          
Day: Tuesday         

This workshop offers the discovery of different aspects of Japanese culture, starting with a historic perspective before arriving at an understanding of present day Japan. Pupils will be able to learn about and apply traditional Japanese techniques, such as binding, origami, and Haiku, while developing a critical analysis of theatrical, literary, pictorial, musical, and media-related works.

Senior Section: Y9 to Y12             
Pupil limit :10       
Day: Tuesday

Students will:

• Look for stories by brainstorming who to interview
• Send emails with questions for interviewees
• Create questions for interviewees
• Learn the characteristics of a newspaper, article, and photographs
• Take relevant photos for stories
• Write articles
• Edit for grammar, content, layout, ethics, & objective
• Learn about journalism ethics

Middle Section: Y5 to Y8
Pupils limit: 15
Day: Wednesday

The theatre workshop introduces pupils to a wide range of theatre experiences and plays (as well as cinema and television, as appropriate), while preparing them for an informed and enthusiastic commitment to art in the contemporary world. This will enable them to practice both drama and life skills, and develop their confidence, imagination, and creativity, working as a team.

Middle Section: Y6
Pupil limit :14 
Day: Wednesday

In this workshop, pupils will receive an exciting introduction to the art of telling stories through film. They will explore each of the film genres and their impact on different societies and periods, which will lead to a personal “short film” project which will be shown at the end of the workshop.

(Pupils will have the chance to write, direct, film, and edit their own project.)

Middle Section: Y7 & Y8                 
Pupil limit:14    
Day: Monday

This activity invites pupils who are interested in learning about the fascinating world of robotics to be part of a team where we will learn by manipulating and solving challenges using robots and/or programming. Pupils will have the chance to learn programming from the beginning, but if they already have some programming experience this is also the right place to sharpen their skills. This year the workshop will be in-person, and we will be applying what we learn in programming with a third-generation robot using sensors and peripherals to solve exciting challenges.

Middle Section: Y8 to Y10                  
Pupil limit: 10          
Day: Monday

In Craighouse Debate club, students will learn to use their voices in constructive debates with peers about current events by honing their public speaking, research, and debate skills. Students will be given the opportunity to compete against other schools in the English Speaking Union’s annual debate competition, as well as Model United Nations competitions offered to middle school students!

Middle Section:  Y7 & Y8                  
Pupil limit: 20          
Day: Monday

The purpose of this workshop is to show pupils a contemporary form of visual art and analyse its most important aspects. They will learn about the common characteristics of movies or short films (themes, graphics, music, etc.). They will also analyse a selection of movies and short films and present their work to the group to discuss the different themes. Finally, they will create a short film which will be presented to the school community.

Middle Section: Y5 & Y6                 
Pupil limit :14          
Day: Thursday

In this workshop, pupils will work using the STEAM method, which involves technology, engineering, science, mathematics, and art to solve problems, thus developing logical-mathematical-computer thinking.

Pupils will be working with:

• Algorithms.
•  Introduction to programming with blocks and codes.
• Lego NXT - EV3 robots.
•  Arduino boards.
• Sensors, data gathering and analysis.
• 3D modelling, design, and basic printing.

Middle Section: Y5 to Y7
Pupil limit: 20         
Day: Thursday

This project involves the creation of a musical play to be presented at the end of the year. This group of pupils will become the play’s main and supporting characters, and they will work with scripts, choreography, and singing. They will develop collaborative work skills through a process of artistic creation.

This will be a team project, with the participation of the choir and the Primary music band.

Primary Section: Y3 & Y4                 
Pupil limit :25          
Day:  Monday

This project involves the creation of a musical play to be presented at the end of the year. This group of pupils will become the play’s main and supporting characters, and they will work with scripts, choreography, and singing. They will develop collaborative work skills through a process of artistic creation.

This will be a team project, with the participation of the choir and the Middle music band.

Middle & Senior Section: Y5 to Y12                 
Pupil limit :20          
Day: to be confirmed

This exercise programme is inspired by the movements and steps of four Latin dances: salsa, merengue, cumbia, and reggaetón. In simple terms, its purpose is to have fun through dancing while toning your body.

Primary Section:  Y1 to Y4       
Pupil limit: 20   
Day: Wednesday

Middle and Senior Section: Y5 to Y12           
Pupil limit: 20    
Day: Wednesday

The objective of this activity is to show the potential of recyclable resources and the ability to transform everyday objects using creativity and imagination. Transversely, these activities strengthen pupils’ environmental awareness, promoting the protection and good use of the resources around us.

Primary Section: Y1 & Y2  
Pupil limit: 14       
Day: Tuesday

Although cricket is little known in Chile it is one of the most popular sports in the world. Children who participate in the extracurricular activity will learn three distinct skills: batting, bowling, and fielding - all of which are transferable to other sports. As cricket is the original fair play sport, children will be encouraged to support their teammates (boys and girls) and respect their opponents.

Section: Primary & Middle   
Pupil limit: 22  
Day: Wednesday

Korean martial art by which people train both physically and mentally. Lessons take place in an atmosphere of discipline and respect. At this age, pupils still need to improve their coordination, and they begin to work with memorisation which they master through combined movements. There is greater emphasis on moral values, learned by means of examples and games specifically oriented towards these goals. Pupils are better prepared to acquire physical techniques and they are able to understand the values of Taekwondo, which are explained to them verbally. They are then capable of carrying out missions such as showing at home and at school positive attitudes that are later discussed in class. These lessons of respect and discipline motivate them to perform these gestures as a natural form of behaviour.

Section: Primary & Middle  
Pupil limit: Primary – NO
Day: Monday or Wednesday

Bricks 4 Kidz classes provide an extraordinary atmosphere for children, where they learn, build, and play with LEGO® bricks. Programmes are built around pre-designated plans, designed by engineers and architects, with exciting themes such as space, inventions, famous buildings, nature, and many more, offering children the chance to solve problems while understanding how things work.

Primary Section: Y1 to Y4
Pupil limit: 20
Day: Thursday

The programme will be run by ‘Rojo Racing’ (http://www.rojoracing.cl/) under the guidance of Ignacio Rojo and his team of instructors. Ignacio comes with a highly distinguished performance and coaching background, having spent over 15 years competing and coaching within the national and international circuits, and we are delighted to be working in partnership with him and his team.

Activity will be offered by semester

Primary Section:  Y1 to Y4  
Pupil limit: 20, minimum 15   
Day: Monday or Tuesday

Middle Section:  Y5 to Y6   
Pupil limit: 20, minimum 15   
Day: Monday

Middle & Senior Section: Y7 to Y12   
Pupil limit: 20, minimum 15   
Day: Tuesday

Section: Primary
Pupil limit: 25
Day: 
Y1 and Y2: Monday
Y3 and Y4: Thursday