We know Hayfield Cross is an incredible place but also understand that there is more to your child's time in our school than just learning great things through our curriculum. We appreciate the importance of making sure that our children really get the most out of their time with us and as such aim to provide lots of additional opportunities for them. Some of these actvities are delivered by expert companies and coaches and come with a cost for parents, whilst others are delivered by our own team free of charge.
Please see below for more details of the ways in which your child's time at Hayfield Cross can be made even more memorable.
Wrap-Around Club
Term-Time Extra-Curricular Clubs
Pacesetter Sports
Pacesetter offer a wide range of clubs to our children, of all abilities, focusing on "taking part" in the activity and ensuring children feel good about themselves, keep fit and make friends! Click the image above for a description of all of the Pacesetter sport clubs, what the clubs entail and what the children should wear. You can also use this link to book your child on to a club.
Rocksteady Music School
Learning an instrument should be fun. Your child can choose from the electric guitar, keyboard, drums or vocals and enjoy playing in a happy, supportive environment with their friends. The Rocksteady Programme is for all children aged 4-11 and is proven to progress musicianship, confidence and teamwork skills with no prior experience necessary. If your child is 'ready to rock', please contact the office to make your booking.
NMPAT Peripatetic Music Lessons
Inspire. Nurture. Excel. Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts trust is the county’s biggest arts teaching provider, providing lessons inside and outside of schools. Many of our pupils enjoy NMPAT instrumental lessons and if you would like your child involved, please contact the school office.
Atomic Science 
Click on the Atomic Science logo to be taken to their webpage and find out about them and all things Science! Parents will be contacted about the Atomic Science after-school club by the school office, including details on how to book a space for your child.
BHVA Dance & Drama squads
During the academic year, we work alongside Beccy Hurrell Voice & Arts Ltd. They use the power of the arts to grow the talents of our children through dance, drama and voice. Parents will be sent information about the squads, but you can also book directly with them at this link.
Hayfield Cross Extra-Curricular Activities
Team Orange offer a range of exciting activities for the children to access outside of lesson time. There is the ever-popular crochet club, sessions to develop mindfulness, and sessions to enhance and refine all-important board games skills. Some of our children are selected to develop computing skills across the school as Digital Leaders, whilst others enjoy Puzzle Magic! Other popular clubs include our Spiritual Ambassadors who help design and deliver our collective worship sessions; the Eco Club, which promotes sustainability across the school and community; and our Young Voices choir who practise and prepare to join with other schools across the country in a huge concert! Children will also have the opportunity to join a gardening club, the Times Table Rock Stars club, cheerleading squad and the school newspaper editors!
Details of these clubs and more will be sent out via ParentMail across the academic year. Some of these club will be offered at lunchtimes, where pupils can simply attend if they choose, whilst others will be after-school and will require parents to apply for a place.
Hayfield Cross Enrichment Activities
Children who attend Hayfield Cross can also expect the adults that they work with to make their Primary School days filled with fun and excitement, bringing their leanring to life and making lifelong memories. Here are just a few examples.
History Workshops
Throughout the year, children in Years 1 to 6 participate in a series of engaging and interactive History workshops, delivered by providers such as 'Off the Page' or 'Portals to the Past'. These workshops offer a hands-on approach, allowing students to immerse themselves in history through role-playing, exploring historical artifacts, and participating in activities that bring different time periods to life. By stepping into the shoes of people from the past, the children gain a deeper understanding of history, fostering curiosity and a lasting connection to each topic they explore.
Sports Competitions
All children at Hayfield Cross have the opportunity to compete in a vast range of sporting tournaments from archery to tag rugby.
The children love representing the school and getting changed into our school kits; showing values such as sportsmanship, perseverance, resilience and respect.
We endeavour to ensure that all children feel the pride of representing their school in sporting events during their Hayfield Cross journey.
Y6 Residential
In Year 6, the children are presented with the opportunity to attend a 3-day residential at an activity centre.
During this time, the children partake in a range of activities, from canoeing and abseiling to problem solving and archery.
This residential allows the children to grow in independence and confidence before their all-important move to secondary school, alongside building on their teamwork and resilience.
Chinese New Year
Y4 York Residential
In the Spring term, our Year 4 pupils have the exciting opportunity to visit York, where they explore its fascinating history. The trip focuses on living history, with York’s past having been shaped by the Romans, Vikings, and Anglo-Saxons, offering pupils a hands-on experience of these ancient civilizations.
As a Church school, we also take a tour of one of Britain’s most famous and awe-inspiring cathedrals, York Minster, allowing the children to connect with the spiritual and historical significance of this iconic landmark.
This trip will provide pupils with the chance to experience life away from home, helping them to develop independence and self-confidence. They will also discover York as a vibrant city, with its unique industries, shopping culture, and tourism, providing them with a fresh perspective on life beyond their local community.
The trip will also foster the development of lasting friendships among Year 4 pupils, strengthening the bonds that will continue to grow as they progress through their school journey.