This February half term we have a range of exciting workshops suitable for several different age groups, for both Kip and non-Kip members!

 

From chess to coding to 11+ Writing to AQA GCSE Poetry Collection we have something for everyone. This February our Creative English and Maths theme workshops are centred around Harry Potter so be prepared to learn through some wizardry! Book now while there is still space!

Please click on each workshop to find out more …..

Beginners Chess | Monday 17th February, 8:30am - 11:30am

Robin Slade, the Essex Junior Chess and Brentwood School Chess coach, is back this half term! Robin will be leading a beginners chess workshop which is aimed at complete beginners or those who just know the basics. Robin is kind, patient and extremely knowledgeable about all things chess and this workshop will not only teach a new skill but promises to be lots of fun too! If you have never tried chess before, why not give it a go?

Confident Chess | Monday 17th February, 12:30pm-3:30pm

Robin will be leading a workshop aimed at those already confident players who wish to learn some new skills and strategies to take their chess playing to the next level. This promises to be both educational and fun and will involve lots of chess playing too!

Year 5 11+ Writing Workshop | Monday 17th February, 12:30pm - 3:30pm

This fun, interactive writing workshop focuses on teaching children how to identify and include different word types and add more detail to their writing in line with the expectations of the 11+ exam. We also aim to expose children to a wider vocabulary that they can then start to include in their own writing. This is led by our knowledgeable 11+ teacher Lauren and is aimed at year 5 11+.

Year 3-6 Coding Workshop | Tuesday 18th February, 9.30am - 12:30pm

Fun coding workshop whatever your level – complete beginner to budding programmer. Develop your coding and programming skills, learn to design and debug algorithms and create your very own computer games in Scratch!  Led by teacher Lucy and suitable for KS2 (years 3-6).

KS2 Creative English & Maths Harry Potter Theme Afternoon | Wednesday 19th February, 12:30pm - 3:30pm

Join us for an amazing day of activities all based around the wonderful wizardry of Harry Potter! Improve your English skills by creating new and exciting vocabulary to use in spells; master your maths with problem solving, get creative with Harry Potter art; build your confidence with some drama and learn the secret code of sign language. So many adventures to be had…

KS1 Creative English & Maths Harry Potter theme morning | Friday 21st February, 12:30pm - 3:30pm

Join our super-enthusiastic teacher for a fun Wizarding Workshop. Join in by learning your phonics through singing songs and engaging, fun activities. Great for children to learn and reinforce their phonics knowledge by using them in an exciting and motivational way! Also learn valuable Maths tips. Using games, puzzles and problems, we will tackle key curriculum areas. Interactive ways of learning key Maths skills using visual and physical resources, songs, and movement. It’s time to get confident with Maths!

Book your space below!
  • Kip students: You can book onto any workshops you wish, regardless of the subject you attend Kip for.
  • Please note that in order to receive a refund upon cancellation of a workshop, you must notify Kip McGrath Brentwood no less than 7 days before your workshop is scheduled to take place.

Look at the great time everyone had at our October workshops!!

My son, who is in Reception class, really enjoyed his first chess workshop. He thought the tutor was brilliant and the workshop was really engaging. He hadn’t played before but came away knowing so much more. Thank you.

Katie

Kip have been very supportive and have focused on what my son really needs to improve his GCSE performance.

Sarah

George came bouncing out of the coding workshop today! He was so excited to show me the game he made and wanted to help me make one too, thank you Kip, wonderful as always!

Rowan