Extra Curricular Clubs
Throughout the academic year, we offer a wide range of extra-curricular clubs and activities for all our children to enjoy. These take place either during lunchtime or after school, providing opportunities for every child to get involved.
We believe these clubs play an important role in enriching our pupils’ learning experiences beyond the classroom. This year, we are excited to expand the variety of clubs available, tailoring them to the interests and passions of our children. After reviewing all the requests we’ve received, we are working hard to include as many as possible in our programme for the year ahead.
Clubs and Activities – Get Involved!
At the end of each half term, we share a Club List through the school app, showing all the exciting clubs running in the following term. Children can then choose which activities they’d like to join. Our clubs are always very popular, so sometimes we need to share out participation to make sure everyone gets a chance.
Some of our clubs lead to amazing opportunities beyond school. For example, our Choir takes part in the Let’s Go Sing Concert at King George’s Hall—a fantastic experience for our young singers!
We also have Play Leaders who help make lunchtimes active and fun. They organise games and events encouraging everyone to join in.
Our School Council meets termly to support the development of clubs and works closely with Mrs Dugdale and the Governors to make important decisions for our school community.
St. James’ Lanehead is a busy, vibrant school with so much to offer. Keep an eye out for your next Club List and get involved in all the wonderful learning experiences available!
Spring Term 2026:
Girls Football
Girls’ Football Team!
Our girls’ football team played their very first matches this week, and they were amazing! They represented our school brilliantly and had a fabulous time on the pitch. 
We drew one match and lost the other — a fantastic start for their first games. We’re so proud of each and every one of them!
Here are the team showing off our brand‑new football kit, kindly sponsored by Pro Print Solutions. How smart do they look?
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Athletics
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Our Year 5 and 6 pupils did brilliantly at the Indoor Athletics Town Qualifiers. They showed great effort, teamwork, and sportsmanship throughout. It was especially lovely to see some children taking part in their first ever school sports event — and cheering each other on all the way.
Well done, everyone! 🏅👏
Rocksteady Band Lessons
Wow, what a morning we had on Tuesday! 
We’re thrilled to share that we’ve partnered with Rocksteady Music School to deliver in‑school rock and pop band lessons, and we kicked things off with an amazing assembly!
It was fantastic to see the children having so much fun, rocking out together and learning new musical skills. The energy, enthusiasm and smiles said it all!
If your child would love to take part in Rocksteady band lessons, please visit 
rocksteadymusicschool.com to check availability.
Autumn Term 2025:
Year 5/6 Boys Football
HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Our Football Squad!
On Friday, our team delivered a brilliant performance, playing in the Lancashire Schools Football Association Tournament. We played three matches, winning two, and drawing one—finishing top of the group! 🏆
This fantastic achievement means we are officially through to the semi-final. Well done to all the players for their hard work and determination. We couldn’t be prouder!
A Huge thank you to our new sponsors, Pro Print Solutions Ltd!
Thanks to your generous support, our teams are now proudly wearing brand new kits!
Choir
This morning, our school choir had an exciting visit from Let's Go Sing! The team came in to lead a practice session, helping our singers prepare for the upcoming concert in March. The children worked hard & sang beautifully.
Lego Club
Lego Club Lunchtime Fun!
Our Lego Club has been a huge hit! The children have loved spending their lunchtimes building and creating. From imaginative structures to clever designs, they’ve produced some truly wonderful creations.
It’s fantastic to see their creativity. Well done to all our budding builders!
PASTA Project
Every Thursday, a group of our pupils and one of their family members join us in school for a special activity. Together, they prepare and cook a delicious meal, learning new skills along the way. While the food is cooking, everyone takes part in fun sports activities before returning to enjoy the meal they’ve created. It’s a wonderful way to share time, learn, and stay active!
