Extra Curricular

Over the course of the year we offer a variety of after school clubs that enrich experiences through pupils’ interests, developing self esteem and relationships with new pupils.

Some of our clubs over the year will include: Chess Club, Clwb Urdd, Clwb Rhedeg, Art Club, Workout Wednesday, Digital Skills, Dance Club, Eco Club, Netball Club, Football Club and Cricket Club.

Disney Playmakers

Here at Ysgol Ffordd Dyffryn, we offer a range of amazing after school activities including Disney Playmakers which is offered to girls between 5 and 8 years old. Not only do the girls develop football skills through this programme, but they also develop resilience, confidence and communication skills.

What is Disney Playmakers?

Disney Playmakers is a programme created by UEFA and Disney with an aim to inspire more girls to see the fun in football and physical activity. The programme aims to introduce girls aged 5-8 to football by providing an environment designed for them that focuses on fun, friends, and football. Sessions mix fun football activities with Disney storytelling. These sessions create an environment where imaginations can run wild as an iconic Disney story is told through movement and play.

Please scan the QR code below to watch a video showing how this programme introduces football through Disney.

Our Sessions

The first story that we focus on is the Incredibles 2. As we read through the story, the girls help to build and design the setting of the story using cones and then we use different football skills to help re tell the story. Here, the girls had to build a force field around the “underminer” (a drill that tries to destroy city hall in the story) and they did this by dribbling the ball around the drill.

Reflection

At the end of the session, the girls reflect on their achievements and what skills they developed and learnt during the session.