CO-CURRICULAR AND ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES (CCEs) AT BSAK
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 UAE, 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 clubs 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 general club application window opens, whether your child has been selected for any instrumental groups, sports squads, the Primary Production or if they have been invited to any enrichment opportunities appropriate for them. Hence, you will know in advance which days your child will not be able to access other clubs. If involved in a selected sports squad, the children will not be able to select other clubs on game days between 2.45pm and 5.00pm. There will be a set number of spaces in most enrichment activities for children to sign up to if they are interested.
Please note, whilst there may be the opportunity for some movement between CCEs in the first two weeks of delivery, after that the children will need to remain in the CCEs they have been assigned to.
If you have any questions regarding the CCE programme or require any support, please contact our Parent Relations Administrator Mrs Christine Small at csmall@britishschool.sch.ae
We look forward to another year of high quality CCEs.
CCE TIMELINE PARENT ACTION REQUIRED
Please see below timeline which outlines each CCE stage.
It is important that parents action as required and by the time frames indicated below. The volume of information managed and the administration involved around each stage of the process is such that we are unable to accommodate late responses.
Date Time Action
13/9/24 09:00 Parents Advised of Invitational Clubs
16/9/24 09:00 Deadline for parents to advise whether child wishes to accept Invitational Place
17/9/24 12:00 CCE Application Window Opens
19/9/24 09:00 CCE Application Window Closes
20/9/24 15:00 Confirmation of Students CCEs
Parent Action
Parent Action
Parent Action
20/9/24 15:00 First Come First Served Opportunity Opens Parent Action
23/9/24 09.00 First Come First Served Opportunity Closes and Clubs Start Parent Action
6/12/24 15:45 Clubs End
MONDAY
Monday clubs are limited as staff are involved in ongoing Professional Development after school. The majority of CCEs are delivered by our own staff, ensuring the required high quality of provision.
BEFORE SCHOOL:
YEARS 4, 5 & 6
Cricket Academy Club
We are delighted to announce the continuation of BSAK’s very own Cricket Academy. The aim is to provide additional training, coaching and development for aspiring cricketers of all levels. This club will run for as long as the weather permits.
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 4-13 with both nets and outdoor fielding sessions. This session is for students from Years 4-7 and runs in the mornings, 6.15am to 7.15am. There is no cost.
Drumming Club
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.
AFTER SCHOOL:
YEARS 3, 4, 5 & 6
Recreational Football (not for U9 / U11 Squad players)
Come along and join in with some friendly games on the Primary Pitch. Have fun with your friends and enjoy some exercise at the same time!
Touch Rugby
Come along and get involved in the great sport that is rugby. If you want to know more about the game, have fun and develop your fitness, this is a fantastic club for you. You will learn the rules of the game, skills required and the tactics employed to play effectively as a team in the ‘Touch Rugby’ format, no contact.
Speech and Language Therapy sessions delivered by Perfect Balance
TUESDAY
YEARS 3&4
BEFORE SCHOOL:
National Day Show Club
This club is an invite only club. A Google form will be shared with the invited students.
In this club, the invited students will rehearse for the School’s amazing National Day Show. To be involved in the show, you MUST attend this club. Years 3 & 4 will operate as separate groups for the majority of the term but will work with Years 5 & 6 as National Day approaches.
LUNCHTIME:
Recorder Club
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.
AFTER SCHOOL:
Snack & Chat Club
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!
Junior Engineering Club
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.
Motor Skills Club (invite only)
Motor Mania Club (invite only) This club aims to develop fine and gross motor skills in a fun and engaging way. Through games, exercises and activities, the children will improve their dexterity and hand strength. ‘Touch typing’ and Nessy Fingers will also be included.
TUESDAY
YEARS 3&4
AFTER SCHOOL:
Jewellery Making Club
Do you like designing and making things? Are you creative? Do you like jewellery? This one's for you! As well as being able to design and make your own bracelets and necklaces using beads of different sizes and colours, Jewellery Making is the perfect activity for practicing mindfulness too. You can choose whether to make something to keep for yourself or to give to a friend or family member. We will provide you with some ideas but you will be able to create your jewellery however you like, so everything you make will be unique.
Cooking Club
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.
Speech and Language Therapy sessions delivered by Perfect Balance
2.30-4.00pm
Limited places. Please speak to Head of Inclusion, Sureya Bibi sbibi@britishschool.sch.ae to reserve a space. There is a charge for this CCE therapy session. Open to Nursery - Year 6 in consultation with the Inclusion Department.
GROW Club
Join us at GROW, our exciting new KS2 club where children will embark on a green-fingered adventure! Discover the joys of gardening as we cultivate our very own vegetables, from seed to harvest. Experience the satisfaction of nurturing plants and watch them thrive, before enjoying the fruits (or rather, veggies!) of our labor in delicious school meals. Get ready to dig in, get your hands dirty, and grow with us at GROW!
Science Society Club
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.
TUESDAY
YEARS 5&6
AFTER SCHOOL:
Cooking Club
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.
Xylophone Club
Learn how to play as part of a xylophone ensemble. Whether it’s playing beautiful melodies, interesting harmonies or improving your sight reading skills, this club has it all.
Entrepreneurship Club
Embark on an entrepreneurial adventure with our Primary Entrepreneur Club! Explore creativity, business skills, and teamwork while crafting unique creations. From creating logos to business names and costings, students will bring their ideas to life. Showcase your projects and sell them. Money earned will be used to purchase additional books and games for each Year Group to support times of the year when ‘Hot Play’ is in place. Join us in making a positive impact through innovation and collaboration! Please note: children will need to bring their own resources and equipment to make their product.
Jewellery Making Club
Do you like designing and making things? Are you creative? Do you like jewellery? This one's for you! As well as being able to design and make your own bracelets and necklaces using beads of different sizes and colours, Jewellery Making is the perfect activity for practicing mindfulness too. You can choose whether to make something to keep for yourself or to give to a friend or family member. We will provide you with some ideas but you will be able to create your jewellery however you like, so everything you make will be unique.
Swim Run Club - BSAK TriTons
Come join the BSAK TriTons. This is an open invite club to Year 5, 6 and Secondary aged students where athletes will be given training in the three disciplines and all things triathlon. Requirements:
● Swim for 200m continuously
● Have experience in running
● Be confident on a bike
● Own a bike or plan to purchase/borrow a bike
TUESDAY
YEARS 5&6
AFTER SCHOOL:
Maths Mastery Club (Year 5 invite only)
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. This is an invite only club.
Coding Club (Python & Robotics)
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.
Photography
Learn more about taking high quality photos. It’s all about a love of photography, enhance your creativity, concentration and focus.
Speech and Language Therapy sessions delivered by Perfect Balance
2.30-4.00pm
Limited places. Please speak to Head of Inclusion, Sureya Bibi sbibi@britishschool.sch.ae to reserve a space. There is a charge for this CCE therapy session. Open to Nursery - Year 6 in consultation with the Inclusion Department.
GROW Club
Join us at GROW, our exciting new KS2 club where children will embark on a green-fingered adventure! Discover the joys of gardening as we cultivate our very own vegetables, from seed to harvest. Experience the satisfaction of nurturing plants and watch them thrive, before enjoying the fruits (or rather, veggies!) of our labor in delicious school meals. Get ready to dig in, get your hands dirty, and grow with us at GROW!
Taste of the Mediterranean
Ciao! Are you a budding linguist? In this club, you will learn all about Italian and Greek culture and language. Did exciting cultures they come from. We’ll also sample and compare music and food and you’ll even get the chance
WEDNESDAY YEARS 3&4
BEFORE SCHOOL:
Music Theory Club (Year 4 only)
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. This club is key for those students learning an instrument either in or outside of school.
AFTER SCHOOL:
Fit & Fun Club
This club is all about increasing your daily steps and getting fit in a fun and gentle way. We will be power walking around school and playing games to get us moving. Children are encouraged to bring a Fitbit or pedometer to measure their steps.
Choir Club
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.
Chess Club (Year 4)
A club for those familiar with playing chess - come along and develop your skills and strategy! We hope to enter our chess team into competitions against other schools in Abu Dhabi
Mindfulness (invite only)
Mindfulness is a wonderful way help children to learn how to self-regulate, calm and soothe. There will be wide a range of activities including mindful movement, calm colouring, breathing techniques, gratitude jars, reflections, etc. to help promote emotional wellbeing.
Coding Club
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.
WEDNESDAY
YEARS 3&4
AFTER SCHOOL: Cooking Club
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.
Maths Mastery Club (Year 3 invite only)
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. This is an invite only club.
Film Society Production and Film Club
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.
Student Led Playground Games
This club is an invite club for all Student Leaders but other children can also sign up. You will work with Sixth Form students and staff to learn to deliver playground games at break times through the week.
Occupational Therapy sessions delivered by Perfect Balance
2.30-4.00pm
Limited places. Please speak to Head of Inclusion, Sureya Bibi sbibi@britishschool.sch.ae to reserve a space. There is a charge for this CCE therapy session. Open to Nursery - Year 6 in consultation with the Inclusion Department.
Table Tennis Club (Year 4 only)
A hugely popular sport, join in and try your hand at table tennis!
WEDNESDAY
YEARS 5&6
BEFORE SCHOOL:
National Day Show Club
This club is an invite only club. A Google form will be shared with the invited students.
In this club, the invited students will rehearse for the School’s amazing National Day Show. To be involved in the show, you MUST attend this club. Years 5 & 6 will operate as separate groups for the majority of the term but will work with Years 3 & 4 as National Day approaches.
Music Theory Club
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. This club is key for those students learning an instrument either in or outside of school.
WEDNESDAY
YEARS 5&6
AFTER SCHOOL:
Student Led Playground Games
This club is an invite club for all Student Leaders but other children can also sign up. You will work with Sixth Form students and staff to learn to deliver playground games at break times through the week.
Table Tennis Club (Year 5 only)
A hugely popular sport, join in and try your hand at table tennis!
Creative Writing & Story Telling Club
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!
Film Society Production and Film Club
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.
Sustainability 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.
Chess Club
A club for those familiar with playing chess - come along and develop your skills and strategy! We hope to enter our chess team into competitions against other schools in Abu Dhabi.
Choir Club
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.
Maths Mastery Club (Year 6 invite only)
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. This is an invite only club.
Occupational Therapy sessions delivered by Perfect Balance
2.30-4.00pm
Limited places. Please speak to Head of Inclusion, Sureya Bibi sbibi@britishschool.sch.ae to reserve a space. There is a charge for this CCE therapy session. Open to Nursery - Year 6 in consultation with the Inclusion Department.
Computer Animation using Stop Motion
Create an imaginative storyboard and exciting characters then bring them to life using stop motion animation to make your very own movie! Be creative adding effects and soundtracks to match the action.
THURSDAY YEARS 3&4
BEFORE SCHOOL:
Horse Riding Club (at the Royal Stables)
This day is still to be confirmed - it may change depending on availability of instructors Horse riding in the early morning - what a great way to start your day! We meet at the Royal stables at around 6.10am in the morning for our Horse riding lessons. The club is really aimed at children who have never ridden before or who have very limited experience of riding, it is not really the club for experienced horse riders. We have riding lessons, with a professional instructor from The Royal stables, where you will soon progress to trotting your horse without anyone leading you and you will also learn about how to look after your horse, how to brush your horse and how to put their saddle and bridle on. Come and join us and learn something new while having great fun! As the club is run by The Royal stables this is a paid club.
AFTER SCHOOL:
MENA Cooking Club
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.
Playground Games Club
Have lots of fun whilst learning new games and making new friends - brilliant! It’s great to keep fit and healthy!
Creative Writing & Story Telling Club
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!
Yoga Club
Relax, keep fit and find some to breath and take a moment. Bliss.
THURSDAY
YEARS 3&4
AFTER SCHOOL:
Maths Mastery Club (Year 4 invite only)
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. This is an invite only club.
Robotix
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.
Production Club (invite only after auditions)
The Primary Production is back again! Auditions will be held at the beginning of Term 1. This club will run until Term 3 and weekly commitment is essential. Through this club you will learn how to sing, dance and act but more importantly how to work as an group with a shared vision and goal.
Lego Club
Do you like designing and making things? Are you creative? Do you like lego? This one's for you!
Occupational Therapy sessions delivered by Perfect Balance
2.30-4.00pm
Limited places. Please speak to Head of Inclusion, Sureya Bibi sbibi@britishschool.sch.ae to reserve a space. There is a charge for this CCE therapy session. Open to Nursery - Year 6 in consultation with the Inclusion Department.
THURSDAY
YEARS 5&6
BEFORE SCHOOL:
Horse Riding Club (at the Royal Stables)
This day is still to be confirmed - it may change depending on availability of instructors
Horse riding in the early morning - what a great way to start your day! We meet at the Royal stables at around 6.10am in the morning for our Horse riding lessons. The club is really aimed at children who have never ridden before or who have very limited experience of riding, it is not really the club for experienced horse riders. We have riding lessons, with a professional instructor from The Royal stables, where you will soon progress to trotting your horse without anyone leading you and you will also learn about how to look after your horse, how to brush your horse and how to put their saddle and bridle on. Come and join us and learn something new while having great fun! As the club is run by The Royal stables this is a paid club.
AFTER SCHOOL:
BSAK Tournament Of the Minds Club (TOMs)
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.
THURSDAY
YEARS 5&6
AFTER SCHOOL:
Cooking Club
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.
Lego Club
Do you like designing and making things? Are you creative? Do you like lego? This one's for you!
Snack & Chat Club
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!
Block Based Code & Robotics Club
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.
Occupational Therapy sessions delivered by Perfect Balance
2.30-4.00pm
Limited places. Please speak to Head of Inclusion, Sureya Bibi sbibi@britishschool.sch.ae to reserve a space. There is a charge for this CCE therapy session. Open to Nursery - Year 6 in consultation with the Inclusion Department.
