At BSAK, our world class curriculum is delivered alongside an array of engaging co-curricular and enrichment opportunities, which complement each other in providing students with opportunities to explore new interests, deepen thinking and develop their talents.
Our Co-Curricular and Enrichment programme has been carefully designed to promote intellectual challenge, broaden and deepen experiences, knowledge, understanding and skills outside of the core curriculum and class provision for all of our students.
BSAK’s Primary CCE programme offers the students, from Years 3 to 6, over 60 additional learning opportunities outside of the core curriculum and the wide range of co-curricular activities provided by our Music and PE departments.
We are extremely proud of this exceptional and unique extended provision, which is carefully designed to deliver the very best opportunities for all students in Years 3-6. Sixth Form students will support the delivery of each club where possible to add to the experience, drawing on the skills and enthusiasm of our older students. They are fantastic role models for the Primary students.
It has to be acknowledged though, that even with such a diverse range of opportunities, it is impossible to provide every student with each one of their initial choices. We do try our very best and do not run a first come, first served booking system, instead we assign students to clubs randomly from the application lists. We then manage the lists of students who are not selected to try and provide them with the opportunity of their choice in the following Term.
Information regarding how to sign up and the timeline involved, including at what stage of the application process you will know if your child has been successful in obtaining a place in the CCE, will be shared with you via the Parent Portal.
You will know before the start of next term, before the application process for all CCEs goes live to parents on the first day back after the Winter Break, if your child has been selected for a competitive sports squad or an instrumental group. They will also have been invited to any enrichment opportunities appropriate for them, hence you will know which days to not sign your child up for other clubs (i.e. when they practise / are involved in competitive fixtures or enrichment sessions). There will be a set number of spaces in each enrichment activity for children to sign up to if interested.
If you have any questions regarding the CCE programme or require any support, please contact our Parent Relations Administrator Mrs Sarah March at smarch@britishschool.sch.ae. Mrs March will also be outside close to the Primary Pitch on 3rd to 5th January at pick up time to help with any questions. On the mornings of the 4th to 5th she will be in Primary Reception from 7.40 to 8.15am.
We look forward to another amazing term of CCEs.
In Robotics club we will integrate the sciences of coding and mechanics, looking at the fundamentals of how robots work and how they can be controlled with code.
Do you like finding out new things? Are you interested in the world around you? If so, come along and work with others to plan and carry out investigations in order to answer questions you may have and to explain observations made.
We are delighted to announce the introduction of BSAK’s very own Cricket Academy. The aim is to provide additional training, coaching and development for aspiring cricketers of all levels.
Cricket is an up and coming sport and BSAK and this academy highlights the School’s commitment to develop strong teams to compete in the local tournaments. There will be a training session for every student in the school from Years 5-13 with both nets and outdoor fielding sessions. This session is for students from Years 5-7 and runs in the mornings, 6.00am to 7.15am. There is no cost.
Train to represent the school in swim run competitions. This is an open invite club but children must be able to swim competently for 200m (8 lengths of our pool). This requirement will be upheld. 6.15am - 7.15am.
Come along and learn to play the great game of chess, how the game is played and some basic strategy and approaches. Chess is for everyone and is a game you will play for years to come. In the Secondary School teams compete against other schools!
Where talented mathematicians will be challenged to develop their problem solving, reasoning and all-round numerical skills, with the opportunity to participate in Maths Competitions.
The recorder club is a fantastic stepping stone to learning how to play woodwind instruments. In this group you will learn the finger placements for the different notes and begin playing songs in a group.
This choir is a great opportunity to sing fun and energetic music. You will learn to sing rounds, echo sing and begin singing in harmony.
Snack and chat offers a warm, relaxed and welcoming opportunity to build relationships with children outside your normal circle of friends and across year groups. We have a lovely mix of girls and boys. It gives opportunities for turn taking and actively listening to each other without interrupting, key skills when having conversations. We all take it in turns to make large pots of tea and serve each other, have a snack and chat about all things under the sun!
In Junior Engineering we will be creating different structures using both KAPLA and Junk modeling. The children will learn how to use a range of different joins to create models and structures. They will also use KAPLA to create amazing structures. Each KAPLA Plank is identical and has a unique ratio that enables incredible creations to be constructed without the need for any fixings, yet to have the stability of stone. KAPLA encourages logical thinking, stimulates creativity and helps to develop concentration, patience and perseverance.
Are you a budding chef? Do you like to cook your own meals or entertain others? In this club you will learn to prepare and make a range of recipes, one week in the Food Technology Room where you will be able to bake and cook some tasty foods and in the next week, in a classroom where you will prepare recipes such as smoothies, salads, sandwiches, wraps, couscous dishes and more! Recipes will be emailed to parents the week before the club. Parents will need to support their child in this club by buying the relevant ingredients and helping their child measure and prepare them the evening before the club.
TOMs is an exciting enrichment program that gives you the opportunity to complete STEM based challenges in small teams; e.g. Language and Literature, The Arts, STEAM, Mathematics, Technology and Social Sciences. To further enhance the challenge we add a competitive element to it as the teams will present their challenges at the end of the Term in an in-school competition. Through this experience you will develop your problem solving and critical thinking skills, whilst also developing your team work, leadership and time management skills. It’s great fun and supports you to think in diverse ways about a range of engaging challenges.
Do you like designing and making things? Are you creative? Do you like jewellery? This one's for you!
Learn more about the Quran, reading from the Quran, its teachings and its history.
Have you ever wanted to learn the craft of cross stitch? Come along to embroidery club and work towards creating your very own piece of art!
Have lots of fun outside in the playground whilst learning new games and making new friends - brilliant! It’s a great time of year to be outside, keeping fit and making the most of the cooler Abu Dhabi sunshine.
Do you play an instrument? Or like to sing? Have you always dreamed of being part of a band? Well this is the club for you. Sing pop and rock songs with like minded Year 5 and 6 students!
The recorder club is a fantastic stepping stone to learning how to play woodwind instruments. In this group you will learn the finger placements for the different notes and begin playing songs in a group.
Are you a budding chef? Do you like to cook your own meals or entertain others? In this club you will learn to prepare and make a range of recipes, one week in the Food Technology Room where you will be able to bake and cook some tasty foods and in the next week, in a classroom where you will prepare recipes such as smoothies, salads, sandwiches, wraps, couscous dishes and more! Recipes will be emailed to parents the week before the club. Parents will need to support their child in this club by buying the relevant ingredients and helping their child measure and prepare them the evening before the club.
Are you a budding linguist? Ever been to Greece and wondered what the funny letters say on all the road signs and shops? In this club, you will learn all about Greek culture and language, as well as the letters in the alphabet. You might be surprised to see how Greek ties in with many everyday words you already know in English.
Sustainability is the ability to exist and develop without depleting natural resources for the future.What is it that we can do, at home, at school, in Abu Dhabi, wherever you are in the world, on a daily basis, to work towards a sustainable future? In this club you will work with others to make a difference to our community and beyond.
For all lovers of history, in our first term we will embark upon a journey that uncovers the epic story of our species. We will look at the immense progress of humanity in the last 100,000 years and how we have shaped the world we live in today. Discovery, discussion and debate will be the order of the day.
Stay fit and have fun - that’s it!
Language is a wonderful thing and in this club, you will learn to develop your use of written language to skillfully represent on paper (or screen) the ideas and thoughts you have in your mind. You want the reader to see in their heads what you have in yours!
Where talented mathematicians will be challenged to develop their problem solving, reasoning and all-round numeric skills, with the opportunity to participate in Maths Competitions.
Learn more about the Quran, reading from the Quran, its teachings and history.
For keen coders and programmers, this club will offer students the opportunity to write code for a game or other interactive program. Initially, students will use block based code with subsequent progression to text based programming language.
Come along and develop your netball skills, your fitness, your friendships and have lots of fun. Recreational netball is a great way develop your netball skills. Children in this club are not involved in competitive fixtures against other schools.
Learn and deliver performances of a range of dances. Keep fit, learn about the significance of dance in a range of cultures, have fun and find your inner rhythm!
The cello is a beautiful instrument with a rich tone and calming presence. Join Mr Milan and learn how to play stunning music in a small group. This club is open to both those studying cello and beginners.
Whether you are getting ready for an exam or whether you would like to brush on your music theory, this lunchtime club is just for you. Mr Kerr will guide you along and help develop your understanding of music.
Learn and deliver performances of a range of dances. Keep fit, learn about the significance of dance in a range of cultures, have fun and find your inner rhythm!
Language is a wonderful thing and in this club, you will learn to develop your use of written language to skillfully represent on paper (or screen) the ideas and thoughts you have in your mind. You want the reader to see in their heads what you have in yours!
Interested in artists, designers and the things that they create? Explore and discuss many wonderful pieces and turn your hand to bringing your own ideas to life - everything is possible! From art and craft, inventions to architecture - where will your imagination take you?
Relax, keep fit and find some to breath and take a moment. Bliss.
Come along and learn to play the great game of chess, how the game is played and some basic strategy and approaches. Chess is for everyone and is a game you will play for years to come. In the Secondary School teams compete against other schools!
The children will learn about some of the most famous mosaics in the world and recognise the value of this wonderful artform. They will design and create their own beautiful mosaics.
Are you a budding chef? Do you like to cook your own meals or entertain others? In this club you will learn to prepare and make a range of recipes, one week in the Food Technology Room where you will be able to bake and cook some tasty foods and in the next week, in a classroom where you will prepare recipes such as smoothies, salads, sandwiches, wraps, couscous dishes and more! Recipes will be emailed to parents the week before the club. Parents will need to support their child in this club by buying the relevant ingredients and helping their child measure and prepare them the evening before the club.
Do you like designing and making things? Are you creative? Do you like lego? This one's for you!
Where talented mathematicians will be challenged to develop their problem solving, reasoning and all-round numeric skills, with the opportunity to participate in Maths Competitions.
Children in the Junior Duke Awards complete a range of personal challenges including First Aid, learning to swim, cookery, domestic challenges, caring for others, puncture repair, washing the car, climbing a hill whilst carrying their own rucksack, polishing their shoes, making a sandwich, reading The Broons, making a presentation, playing Monopoly or chess and many other fun things! It’s all about challenge and life skills.
https://juniorduke.com/ - This is a paid club costing 100 AED for the term.
To develop the appreciation of film as a medium of art and literacy. To critically analyse content, cinematography and technical aspects of production, using these as starting points for group discussions and debate. To use what we have learnt through film analysis to plan, create storyboards and scripts, film and edit our own short movies.
This club is invite only for all student leaders. You will work with Sixth Form students and staff to find, share and promote student voice across the school. What you find will be broadcast across the school community via a high quality school magazine.
Whether you are getting ready for an exam or whether you would like to brush on your music theory, this lunchtime club is just for you. Mr Kerr will guide you along and help develop your understanding of music.
Join the choir and sing to your heart's content! Y5 and Y6 Choir will focus on singing in parts through some well-known songs. This is a wonderful opportunity to sing with friends and create new ones.
Do you like finding out new things? Are you interested in the world around you? If so, come along and work with others to plan and carry out investigations in order to answer questions you may have, to try to explain observations made.
Are you a budding YouTuber? Or perhaps you're interested in producing your own documentaries or 'How to...' short films about your favourite Apps? Then sign up for our mini-movie-making club where you can learn all about editing photos and video footage to create your own mini-movie.
Relax, keep fit and find some to breath and take a moment. Bliss.
This club is invite only for all student leaders. You will work with Sixth Form students and staff to find, share and promote student voice across the school. What you find will be broadcast across the school community via a high quality school magazine.
Do you have an idea that is worth sharing? Do you love to inform and educate others? TED talks are videos that present a great idea in 18 minutes or less. You will develop a range of research and presentation skills and have the platform to share your idea with the school community via video - what an opportunity!
To develop the appreciation of film as a medium of art and literacy. To critically analyse content, cinematography and technical aspects of production, using these as starting points for group discussions and debate. To use what we have learnt through film analysis to plan, create storyboards and scripts, film and edit our own short movies.
Children in the Junior Duke Awards complete a range of personal challenges including First Aid, learning to swim, cookery, domestic challenges, caring for others, puncture repair, washing the car, climbing a hill whilst carrying their own rucksack, polishing their shoes, making a sandwich, reading The Broons, making a presentation, playing Monopoly or chess and many other fun things! It’s all about challenge and life skills.
https://juniorduke.com/ | This is a paid club costing 100 AED for the term.
In Robotics club we will integrate the sciences of coding and mechanics, looking at the fundamentals of how robots work and how they can be controlled with code.
Visit the Royal Stables every Thursday morning to ridewhat a way to start the day. Paid CCE.
Primary Drumming with Mr Bernardo is a fun and very energetic group. In this club you will play African and Samba drums, develop your rhythm skills and learn what it means to be a part of a group.
The ukulele is such a fun and versatile instrument. It is a fantastic beginner instrument for those looking to move to guitar later. In this club you will learn how to play different chords and strumming patterns. This club is open to all levels from beginner to advanced skills
Are you a budding chef? Do you like to cook your own meals or entertain others? In this club you will learn to prepare and make a range of recipes from the MENA region, one week in the Food Technology Room where you will be able to bake and cook some tasty foods and in the next week, in a classroom where you will prepare recipes such as smoothies, salads, sandwiches, wraps, couscous dishes and more! Recipes will be emailed to parents the week before the club. Parents will need to support their child in this club by buying the relevant ingredients and helping their child measure and prepare them the evening before the club.
Sustainability is the ability to exist and develop without depleting natural resources for the future.What is it that we can do, at home, at school, in Abu Dhabi, wherever you are in the world, on a daily basis, to work towards a sustainable future? In this club you will work with others to make a difference to our community and beyond.
Come along and try a range of sports and games, keep yourself fit, burn off some energy and have lots of fun with friends. Sport is for life!
Children in the Junior Duke Awards complete a range of personal challenges including First Aid, learning to swim, cookery, domestic challenges, caring for others, puncture repair, washing the car, climbing a hill whilst carrying their own rucksack, polishing their shoes, making a sandwich, reading The Broons, making a presentation, playing Monopoly or chess and many other fun things! It’s all about challenge and life skills. By taking part in this club …
https://juniorduke.com/ | This is a paid club costing 100 AED for the term.
Where talented mathematicians will be challenged to develop their problem solving, reasoning and all-round numeric skills, with the opportunity to participate in Maths Competitions.
For keen coders and programmers, this club will offer students the opportunity to write code for a game or other interactive program. Initially, students will use block based code with subsequent progression to text based programming language.
Come along and develop your netball skills, your fitness, your friendships and have lots of fun. Recreational netball is a great way develop your netball skills. Children in this club are not involved in competitive fixtures against other schools.
Come along and develop your football skills, your fitness, your friendships and have lots of fun. Recreational
Visit the Royal Stables every Thursday morning to ride - what a way to start the day. Paid CCE.
Primary Drumming with Mr Bernardo is a fun and very energetic group. In this club you will play African and Samba drums, develop your rhythm skills and learn what it means to be a part of a group.
The ukulele is such a fun and versatile instrument. It is a fantastic beginner instrument for those looking to move to guitar later. In this club you will learn how to play different chords and strumming patterns. This club is open to all levels from beginner to advanced skills.
TOMs is an exciting enrichment program that gives you the opportunity to complete STEM based challenges in small teams; e.g. Language and Literature, The Arts, STEAM, Mathematics, Technology and Social Sciences. To further enhance the challenge we add a competitive element to it as the teams will present their challenges at the end of the Term in an in-school competition. Through this experience you will develop your problem solving and critical thinking skills, whilst also developing your team work, leadership and time management skills. It’s great fun and supports you to think in diverse ways about a range of engaging challenges.
Children in the Junior Duke Awards complete a range of personal challenges including First Aid, learning to swim, cookery, domestic challenges, caring for others, puncture repair, washing the car, climbing a hill whilst carrying their own rucksack, polishing their shoes, making a sandwich, reading The Broons, making a presentation, playing Monopoly or chess and many other fun things! It’s all about challenge and life skills. By taking part in this club …
https://juniorduke.com/ | This is a paid club costing 100 AED for the term.
Heraclitus — 'Time is a child playing a game of draughts; the kingship is in the hands of a child.'
Snack and chat offers a warm, relaxed and welcoming opportunity to build relationships with children outside your normal circle of friends and across year groups. We have a lovely mix of girls and boys. It gives opportunities for turn taking and actively listening to each other without interrupting, key skills when having conversations. We all take it in turns to make large pots of tea and serve each other, have a snack and chat about all things under the sun!
Philosophy for Children (P4C) is enquiry based learning which opens up children’s learning through the exploration of ideas. The children are taught how to develop their skills of listening, turn-taking and making a choice through a range of thinking or concept games and activities. This could be simply sorting pictures or statements according to whether they fit a certain criteria or refine our philosophical thinking and questioning skills by asking questions such as, “Is it ever acceptable to lie?”. Over time, children are encouraged to take ownership of the process of enquiry.
Come along and develop your football skills, your fitness, your friendships and have lots of fun. Recreational football is a great way develop your footballing ability under the direction of PASS Football Club coaches. Children in this club are not involved in competitive fixtures against other schools.
Do you like designing and making things? Are you creative? Do you like lego? This one's for you!
A hugely popular sport, join in and try your hand at table tennis!
Are you a budding chef? Do you like to cook your own meals or entertain others? In this club you will learn to prepare and make a range of recipes, one week in the Food Technology Room where you will be able to bake and cook some tasty foods and in the next week, in a classroom where you will prepare recipes such as smoothies, salads, sandwiches, wraps, couscous dishes and more! Recipes will be emailed to parents the week before the club. Parents will need to support their child in this club by buying the relevant ingredients and helping their child measure and prepare them the evening before the club.
Do you like working with others to solve problems and discuss the best way to approach a puzzle? Do you like to identify patterns and work Strategically? Do you have any puzzles at home that you could share with others? If so, this club is for you. Come along and work your brain hard whilst having lots of fun!
