ASA
The British School of Beijing views After School Activities (ASA) as an integral part of the education of our students, and to that end offers a wide range of clubs that aim to introduce the child to potential hobbies, develop particular sports, provide language and IT support and on the whole inspire an interest in areas that perhaps they would not be otherwise exposed to.
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After school activities are compulsory for every child at the school. Primary students have ASA on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and Secondary students follow the ASA programme on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. On Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays additional ASA are offered by external organisations. Parents are asked to choose two clubs per term, usually representing a balance between active/sport and more intellectually inspiring programmes . Every student is required to stick to any given club for at least a term, reinforcing the idea that any commitment to learning must be followed through.
3D Art Club Working with all different materials to create sculptures and models. An opportunity to expand upon class work and studies.
Basketball Both formal and informal games held every week, with competitions against local schools. A chance to practice for the BSB team.
Bookworm All about books!
Art Club An opportunity to work creatively and imaginatively with a variety of materials and media.This is a chance to improve painting, clay and sculptural skills or to expand upon class work and studies.
BSB Detectives A creative writing ASA, teaching children how to plan and write their very own mystery story. Children will be taught how to create tension and suspense through vocabulary choices. The final stories will include: a detective, red herrings, flashbacks, clues, evidence, alibis, witnesses, suspects and, finally, a culprit.
Badminton A chance to flex your muscles playing this intense game in our brilliant facilities against your classmates.
Camping Skills This ASA will teach you everything from knot tying, to putting up a tent and lighting the camp fire. Skills learnt can be used on trips lead by the
Badminton (Parents) Play against fellow BSB parents in this friendly twice a week meeting.
Ballet In our dedicated dance studio, Tracey Hill will teach students ballet with potential for solo or group performances at the end of the year.
Big Writing A KS2 club for those who want more of our special ‘Big Writing’ sessions for budding authors or those who just want to improve their writing!
Board Games This challenging activity has the goal of improving students’ observation skills, as well as their ability to work as a team and sustain their effort, motivation and stamina over a long period of time.
Card Making Making cards related to festivals and holidays, birthday and friendship using different materials.
Charity Council The Charity Council will be involved with a number of projects this year including raising funds for Beautiful Harbour, selling recipes, a sponsered marathon, a readathon, apple selling and, the highlight, a visit to Yimin migrant school to sing and distribute warm coats for the winter.
Chess Club The students play chess with each other. They are also given instruction in the game and are given advice on how to improve their strategies. Chinese Calligraphy Students will learn to write Ancient Chinese calligraphy using writing brushes, and will learn more about Chinese history and culture. Chinese Choir A chance to sing traditional Chinese songs with a traditionl Chinese accompaniment. Learn songs from hundreds of years ago to classical songs from recent years.
Chinese Culture This activity is for all of the Advanced Chinese speakers that would like to learn about Chinese traditions through poetry, stories, painting and calligraphy. Chinese Reading The kids will spend a challenging time with Miss Summer from Primary Chinese, reading different kinds of compositions each week from advertising to short poems!
Chinese Writing Chinese writing will continue to improve the basic writing skills, and knowledge of the writing Chinese characters. We also use brushs to let students to have an experience of writing traditional calligraphy. Cooking Aims to teach KS1 and KS2 students basic food handling and preparation methods as well as how to follow basic recipes, using a range of techniques and kitchen equipment. Fun party foods, biscuits and cakes are very popular in this extremely well attended after school activity. (RMB 250 for the term) Drama So you think you are a bit of an actor? Don’t be shy now, you know you want to come to this club. Environmental Leaders This ASA focuses on man made damage to the environment, and what can be done to stop it. A chance to reflect on the past and plan for the future, creating potetial ‘green’ leaders of tomorrow.
Equestrian From beginners to advanced horse riders, this is a chance to learn the ropes or develop skills already learnt. From cleaning and looking after a horse to treks and even show jumping.
Games Club Are you a Monopoly master? Come along to this club to test your wits against your opponents. Gymnastics Come and improve your gymnastic skills.
Film Club Come and enjoy some classics from the big screen with discussions afterwards.
Hip Hop with Modern Dance Learn contemporary dance to contemporary sounds.
Film Making For all of the aspiring directors and producers. This will give you the opportunity to make your own movie!
Hockey Practice for the Hockey team and play against other local schools. Football Football U12 Football U14 This years Football ASA aims to develop teamwork skills, overall technique, and experience of the game. This will enable them to play at a higher level.
Football (Parents) Come and join BSB parents for a friendly kick around on the BSB pitches.
Ice Skating Fancy being a pro on Hou Hai lake? Come to this ASA and practise skating with your fellow class mates. ICT Club For children who wish to improve their computer skills and enhance their use of programs. Invasion games Guard your Fort and invade with your friends. This ASA teaches teamwork and cooperation.
Jewellery Making Make jewellery for your family or friends, with different styles and accesories used each week.
Junior Rock Band Come and audition for the band!
Modern Dance Students have the opportunity to develop a variety of dance styles and techniques, as well as the chance to choreograph short individual pieces. Their work will be presented in a variety of performances, for friends and parents to watch, including a competition due to be hosted by the British School at the end of the term.
Kwik Cricket Students can play this version of Cricket which is fast paced and action packed.
Netball Come practise with friends for the BSB team to play against local schools.
Junior Ensemble Talented players play a range of music, from pop to classical.
Performing Arts Want to be on stage? Come and be part of the school’s next big production. PIP’s Plus Primary Instrumental Programme - come along and learn a multitude of instruments. Playground Games Come and play with your friends and maybe learn a new game or two.
Primary Drama Primary Drama provides a rich and diverse experience for all students, enabling them to utilise their imagination, while developing their communication skills and creativity. They will be given the opportunity to watch and learn from peers, and will be working towards a short performance, written and performed by themselves for friends and parents to watch and the end of term. Public Speaking Come flex your vocal chords at public debates held within the school, and learn the key skills in making a perfect speech. Puzzlerama This ASA tests your puzzle making skills. Robotics For all you techno whizzes! A chance to study and experiment with robotics. Rollerblading Put on your skates and skate around obstacle courses.
School Magazine Be involved in the publication of a school magazine, with positions from reporters and writers to designers and printing. An exciting opportunity to be involved in a student run and student led project.
School of Drumming Have you got rhythm and do you like to bang a drum? This activity was made for you! There will be a cost involved and more details will be made available to all students that express an interest in this activity.
Science Club Want to look at cells in more detail, or try your hand at chemistry, this is the ASA for you.
Scottish Dancing For children who enjoy moving to music. A new traditional Scottish dance is taught every week, and at the end of the term the children perform their favourite dances.
Scrabble Scrabble Club is the place to be if you enjoy playing with words. Improve your vocabulary with this exciting game of word power. Scrapbook Be creative and free, and create a scrapbook for your friends. Secondary Dance Learn a range of dance styles, from contemporary to classical to ballet. Sewing Club Try your hand at knitwork and knit some gloves or scarves. All types of knitting welcome! Skateboarding Everyone is welcome at this ASA, come and learn grinding and ollies. Spanish Club Ever fancied learning a new language? Do you already speak Spanish? Come along and learn or improve on your new or existing skills! Splash Club Do you like to get wet and enjoy being in the pool? This is the place for you.
Story Telling Children relax in a warm, cozy room to read and share their favourite stories. Study Skills Would you like to improve your study habits? Come to find out how.
Super Singers Here you can sing your heart out, and perform in front of the school as part of a band or solo. Swim Team If you can already swim, the Swim Squad is the place for you. You will practise to swim faster and have the chance to test your speed through the water against other schools. Swimming Goldfish Swimming Tadpole For younger children, to learn basic swimming skills and become a super swimmer. Swimming - Parent and baby Parents have the opportunity to have fun in our swimming pool with their children.
Swimming Training Practice sessions for those students who wish to compete against other schools in swimming races.
Track and Field Practise the full range of track and field activites on our sports field. Volleyball Dig-set-spike! For all of you that would like to represent the school.
Table Top Games Every term there is a singles competition and a doubles competition, with students competing at all levels.
Wind PIP’s Plus This is a great opportunity for children in Years 5 and 6 who already learn the flute, clarinet or trumpet in PIPS to have an extra hour a week playing their chosen instrument. We will be playing some fun group pieces together under the guidance of clarinetist Chris Ward.
Tap Dance Come learn tap as part of a group, or have the opportunity to perform solo tap in front of an audience.
Team Games Come along and explore a variety of games including basketball, netball, uni-hoc, bench ball and many other physical sporting games! Tennis From beginners through to advanced students, we teach all those who have a desire to learn, and play in school tournaments at the end of the year.
Thinking Skills The aims of the activity are to get the children mentally stimulated through higher order thinking activities. As one writer recently put it ‘in a world where machines increasingly do more for us, the jobs of the future will be those involving creativity and thought – those things which are uniquely human’.
World Film Club During this ASA, students will see many different genres of film, from fantasy to comedy to documentary, covering a broad range of themes including love, independence and cultural diversity.
There are very few aspects of a parent’s responsibility that are more important to the growth and development of their children than the school that they choose. The British School of Beijing offers a superb, forward looking education featuring the very best of the British educational system.
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No.5 Xiliujie, Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China 100027
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