ECP TERM 1 – Oct. 12th -‐ Dec 18th 2014 ECP’s start October 12th – Dec. 18th 2014 (an 8 week session) SIGN UP -‐ SEPTEMBER 14th – SEPTEMBER 18TH ONLINE – Forms can be found on 6delta or the school website – Please attach the form to your email and send to ECP@ris.ae DINING HALL -‐ Starting week of Sept. 14th at 2:30-‐3:30pm, Tuesday 12:30-‐1:30pm FEE -‐ If there is a fee, please bring to the instructor on the first day of the ECP (as stated in the description). FIRST DAY OF ACTIVITY – Students will line up in the dining hall in the allocated area for their ECP directly after school on the first day of ECP at 2:45. The supervisor will pick them up from there. If you have any questions please email amckinnon@ris.ae Day SUNDAY PYP – Grade 3-‐5
Club
Fun Sports/Games Learn the basic rules and skills associated with a variety of sport such as basketball, field hockey, badminton, dodgeball and more! Grade 3-‐5 Max 16 PYP Grade 3-‐5 Fun Science Club Want to learn some fun science facts awesome experiments. Max 12 PYP Kayaking Grade 4&5 Come and kayak out on the sea among the mangroves and you may be lucky enough to see sea-‐turtles, desert foxes, flamingoes and manta rays. Along the way you can learn about the ecology of Abu Dhabi’s coastline and try out some
Supervisor
Location
Fee
TIme
Miss Trina Lewis Meakin Trevor
PYP Gym
Free
3-‐4pm
Miss Diana
B12
50AED
3-‐4pm
Miss Tina Miss Alyson
Eastern Mangroves
100AED/session 3-‐4pm
paddle boarding, kayak hockey and water tag. PYP Looming Club EY1 – Grade 5 Do you love loom bands? Do you want to learn how to make more than just fishtail bangles? Come to Ms Jasmine’s looming club where you can spend time with fellow loomers, share your designs and create new patterns. Mya from Grade 5 will assist me and teach you how to create sculptures with your loom bands. There is no charge for this club, but please bring your own bands. Maximum 20 PYP – Story Telling – Activity Club Grade 1-‐2 Read a book – and create an activity. lunch time Max 12 PYP or MYP Raha Tennis Ladder League You must be An opportunity to join a tennis league and play skilled enough some matches. This is NOT a coaching session, to play a but an hour a week to play matches and be part match of a ladder league. Players will be ranked, hopefully by a Clark Francis coach, to ensure the best possible matches. Players will move up and down weekly depending on match results. Proper tennis etiquette will be introduced and enforced, but the idea is to just get out and play! PLEASE bring the following • SCHOOL PE KIT AND TENNIS SHOES. • HAT, WATER BOTTLE, TENNIS RACQUET • ONE TUBE OF NEW TENNIS BALLS FOR WEEK 1. Max 16 students
Jasmine Taylor
EY1 J
Free Bring your own materials3-‐4pm
Miss Corinne
PYP building Miss Corinne’s room
Free
Lunchtime
Miss Carmen Miss Ruki
Tennis Courts
Free
3-‐4pm
MYP MYP – Grade 6-‐8 Grade 9-‐12
MYP Grade 6-‐8 MYP Grade 6-‐12
Grade 6-‐7 (boys and girls) Monday PYP Grade 1-‐2
Grades 2-‐5
Badminton Club Come play some games of badminton – continue to build on your skills, and play some tournaments. Grade 6-‐8 MAX 14 Grade 9-‐12 MAX 16 Homework Club – Academic Support
Mr Bryce McBride
MYP Gym
Free
3-‐4pm
Sharon Thompson
MYP Library
Free
3-‐4pm
Chess Club Interested in playing chess and learning new tactical strategies. Join Chess club at lunchtimes. Max 12 students Canadian Flag Football Want to try a new sport?! Come out and play flag football – this club is for beginners or experienced players.
Greg Scrivin
D1
Free
Lunch 12:
Mr David Racine
Grass Area
Free
3-‐4pm
Reading Rascals Continue your favourite reading adventures in this club. Share your favorite stories! Further develop your love of reading! Let’s Read!!! Grade 1-‐2 Scrap Booking Create a scrap book of memories and design a new page each week. Grade 2-‐5 Arts and Crafts Engage in a variety of creative arts and crafts. Grade 3-‐5
Miss Eileen Butler
Room 3
Free
3-‐4pm
Haley Maine
Room 23 Block I
30AED
3-‐4pm
Wendy Urquhart
Room 17 PYP building
30 AED
3-‐4pm
PYP Grade 2-‐3 Fort Building/Reading Club Students will begin their lessons by building forts using blankets, chairs and their imaginations. We’ll spend the second half of the hour reading books in our cozy shelters! Grade 2-‐3 students Max 15 students PYP Grade 1-‐3 Strategic Games Learn how to think and problem solve when playing games Grade 1-‐3 Max. 12 FUN SCIENCE: PYP – Come and join the fun science club designed by Grade 1-‐2 Mark Biddiss. A set of fun and novel experiments about physical processes, properties of materials and ourselves. Grade 1-‐2 max 10 students PYP Band Club The program would operate on Monday nights and give children who learn a musical instrument at school and outside school to meet and put together some ensembles that could perform at school. EY1, EY2, Junior Chorus Grade 1 &2 Come along and sing, rehearse and perform with the junior chorus! PYP Community Art Grade 1-‐3 Do you think like an artist and want to show your creativity through art projects!? Join this community art ECP! Max 10
Genevieve
Rm 24 PYP
Free
3-‐4pm
Miss Christina Fraser
101 KG
Free
3-‐4pm
Miss Charlene Miss Rose
Grade 2 R classroom
50AED
3-‐4pm
Stephen Hawkins
PYP Music Room
Free
3-‐4pm
Karen Page Mary Ann Basin
PYP Music Room
Free
3-‐4pm
Kristina Dossett
EY1
40AED
3-‐4pm
PYP & MYP Grade 4-‐7
MYP ONLY Grade 6-‐12
Grade 9-‐12
MYP Aged 12-‐17
Raha Newsletter Club Want to help create a newsletter that promotes activities happening at Raha and covers all the events that take place in the school!? Max 4 students Grade 4&5 Max 4 students Grade 6&7 Material World The aim of this club is to provide a creative experience which will develop key textile skills. Members will develop their confidence, communication skills and develop their imagination. We will look at fashion designers and textiles from around the world, to create a sketchbook called a ‘look book’ full of ideas and experiments as well as producing final outcomes using sewing machines. No previous sewing machine experience is required. YOU must bring your own materials and sketch book. Max 6 students Theatrical & Fantasy Make-‐Up An introduction and exploration of a wide variety of make-‐up products and techniques. Max. 8 students Arabic Club For students who need more support in Arabic Grade 6-‐10 RAHA Running Club We are the RAHA 10 km Running Club. Our goal this term is to introduce students to the Abu Dhabi running scene by training for the Abu Dhabi Striders Half Marathon & 10 km race taking place
Miss Elise Mr Shawn Keddy
Grade 1 classroom
Free
3-‐4pm
Miss Charlie
B5
Free
3-‐4pm
Cora Nieberding
Miss Rhea’s room
50AED
3-‐4pm
Mona Kamel
C7
Free
3-‐4pm
Anne Moseley Carmen Barrack
150AED which is the cost for the 10km run – supervisors will enter you into
3pm meet at the statue in the courtyard
Grade 6-‐12
Grade 9-‐11
Grade 6 -‐7
on Yas Island November 14, 2014. No running experience required, just interest in running! Our club will meet twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays at 3:00 pm beginning September 24, 2014. Students will be provided with an 8 week training program they can follow if they so choose. Our intent is to run outside. We recognize in September the weather can still be quite hot, but we will be starting slow and using the Secondary gym, while not ultimate, will be considered. There is also a possibility our club could be extended into December if students want to join the X-‐Country Inter-‐School 3, 5, & 10 km event taking place January 9th at Zayed Sports City. PLEASE WEAR YOUR SCHOOL PE KIT INCLUDING RUNNING SHOES AND BRING A WATER BOTTLE, HAT, AND TOWEL Be a Banksy (graffiti art club) Are you familiar with the graffiti artist Banksy? In this workshop you will explore his technique and his work using stencils and spray paint. We will design/or choose image, make stencils, and use spray paint to see the effects of our stencil making. ONLY students who haven’t done it before. MYP & DP Grade 6-‐12 Raha Voice Want to help out with the school newspaper. Take photos, write articles, keep the school community up to date with ongoing events, then join Raha Voice. Dodgeball Max. 16
the race and submit the fees on your behalf
Steven Buchanan
E8
100AED for supplies
3-‐4pm
Mr Chris
D4
Free
3-‐4pm
Joshua Toor
PYP Gym
Free
3-‐4pm
Grade 6-‐10
MYP Grade 6-‐8 Tuesday PYP & MYP PYP ONLY PYP Grade 3-‐5
Wednesday Grade 1-‐3
Amin MYP CHORAL GROUP Miss Sherrilee Bell Come and find your musical voice! All Grade 6-‐10 boys and girls welcome, of all skill and experience levels! We will learn proper singing posture and techniques while singing popular songs in 2 and 4 parts. Homework Club – Academic Support Jane Hayes
MYP Music Room
Free
3-‐4pm
MYP Library
Free
3-‐4pm
Tennis Capoeira 4 Kids Age 4-‐7 Fit Kids A program designed to get moving -‐ these sessions will see kids get fit while having fun. The sessions will include team challenges, games and personal challenges to get fit and strong. classes are designed to improve a child's overall strength flexibility and confidence Max 16 students
Clark Francis
MYP Gym/ Tennis courts
200/4 sessions
3-‐4pm
Level up Skills
Dance Studio
650 AED/ 8 lessons
1:30-‐ 2:30pm
Helen Wilson
PYP Gym
1-‐2pm
Minute to Win it Minute to win it is a series of fun challenges which the children try to complete within a minute. The challenges can range from stacking 15 plastic cups into a pyramid, to knocking over soda bottles with nothing more than a tennis ball
Gita Peterson
EY1 G
30AED
3-‐4pm
in a stocking which is tied around the waist of the child. It is a lot of fun and suitable for all children. Max 12 students Grade 3-‐4 Iris Folding Janet Bolitho Iris Folding is a fun and easy paper folding technique that can be used to make greeting cards or designs can be framed and hung on a wall. It is a lot like paint-‐by-‐number, except that you are using folded strips of paper instead of paint. The technique originated in Holland and it is called Iris Folding because the center of the design resembles the iris of a camera or eye. Max 12 students Grade 1-‐3 Fun with Food Junior Miss Penny Learn how to cook different kinds of salads, desserts and other tasty delights from around the world. This club is applicable for students who are starting to learn about cooking. Grade 1-‐3 Max 15 students PYP Educational Board Games Kristina Dossett Grade 3-‐5 Play games the old fashion way! Scrabble, Checkers, Tic Tac Toe, Battle Ship, Chess etc. Max. 10 students PYP Grade 1-‐3 Games for understanding Reading: Miss Christina Fraser To help students gain a better understanding of beginning reading though phonics and word attack skills. Grade 1 – 3 max 10 students Grade 3-‐5 ‘Page to Stage!’ -‐ Drama Club Natalie Cantini Are you a budding actor? If so join us at from Page To Stage. Come and be part of our small performances for family and friends. Max 12 students
Grade 1 classroom
Free
3-‐4pm
Room 24 PYP
100AED
3-‐4pm
EY1
Free
3-‐4pm
101 KG
Free
Mr Peters Art room
Free
3-‐4pm 3-‐4pm
PYP – Grade 1-‐2 lunch time MYP ONLY MYP Aged 12-‐17
Grade 6-‐8
Story Telling – Activity Club Read a book – and create an activity. Max 12 RAHA Running Club We are the RAHA 10 km Running Club. Our goal this term is to introduce students to the Abu Dhabi running scene by training for the Abu Dhabi Striders Half Marathon & 10 km race taking place on Yas Island November 14, 2014. No running experience required, just interest in running! Our club will meet twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays at 3:00 pm beginning September 22, 2014. Students will be provided with an 8 week training program they can follow if they so choose. Our intent is to run outside. We recognize in September the weather can still be quite hot, but we will be starting slow and using the Secondary gym, while not ultimate, will be considered. There is also a possibility our club could be extended into December if students want to join the X-‐Country Inter-‐School 3, 5, & 10 km event taking place January 9th at Zayed Sports City. PLEASE WEAR YOUR SCHOOL PE KIT INCLUDING RUNNING SHOES AND BRING A WATER BOTTLE, HAT, AND TOWEL Cool Crafting Cool crafting is quirky, cutting-‐edge, craft-‐based artwork. It is D.I.Y. craft. Using traditional methods such as knitting, assembling, and plush toy making, you will create fun and unique work that blurs the lines between art and craft. If you like hands-‐on projects and are able to work carefully and with patience, this activity is for you. Max 10 students
Miss Corinne
PYP building Miss Corinne’s room
Free
Lunchtime
Anne Moseley Carmen Barrack
150AED which is the cost for the 10km run – supervisors will enter you into the race and submit the fees on your behalf
3pm meet at the statue in the courtyard
Mona Lee
MYP Grade 9-‐12
MYP – Grade 6+
Grade 9-‐10
Grade 9-‐12 MYP Grade 9-‐12
Cross Fit An allover body workout where no 2 sessions will be the same, challenge your body and increase your fitness all while learning new movements and exercises which include using your own bodyweight, Olympic weightlifting and gymnastic movements. Max 14 students Kite Surfing This activity is designed for both experienced and beginner kite surfers. If you already have all the gear and just need an excuse to get down to the water; here it is! If you have never done it before and would like to get involved in one of the fastest growing and most exciting water sports in the world; here is your chance! Lessons from some of the best instructors in the Middle East will be available. For more information email nclancy@ris.ae Max 6 students Cine Club – Cercle Francais Learn French from watching films, songs and videos – support French Language B, Phase 1 & 2 Grade 9-‐10 Arabic Calligraphy Grade 9-‐11 Kayaking Come and kayak out on the sea among the mangroves and you may be lucky enough to see sea-‐turtles, desert foxes, flamingoes and manta rays. Along the way you can learn about the ecology of Abu Dhabi’s coastline and try out some paddle boarding, kayak hockey and water tag.
Helen Wilson
3-‐4pm
Naomi Clancy
Yas Kite Beach
TBA – depending on how many students
3-‐6pm?
Carole Chala
C12
Free
3-‐4pm
Omar Atri Asem Miss Alex Marguerite Impey
C
Free
Eastern Mangroves
3-‐4pm 100AED/session 3-‐4pm
MYP Grade 7,8 Grade 6
MYP Grade 6-‐12 PYP & MYP Grade 3-‐6
Grade 4-‐6
Homework Club – Academic Support
Jeri Jones
MYP Library
Free
3-‐4pm
Academic Support If you are in need of a quiet space to complete weekly homework or study, come to Ms. Jens room D12 each Wednesday at 2:45-‐3:45. You can get help to use and read Managebac, use the MYP library resources, prepare a weekly schedule to help organize your workload and get some tips on how to manage your time productively. Make this ECA a weekly component of your home study schedule and keep on top of homework and tasks. There is internet access, a printer and stationary supplies on hand to help you make the best use of your time. Field Hockey Improve all your skills and strategies of the game. MYP TECH CLUB: Explore the use of Minecraft as a learning tool through gaming! Students will work in teams to explore more advanced ways to use Minecraft such as replicating buildings, creating new seeds, or just collaborating on creating their world with a group of others in the club. We will explore the new mod called Galacticraft as well, and learn how to use it by accessing online tutorials. Grade 3-‐6 max 15 students Senior Cold Cooking Learn how to cook different kinds of salads, desserts and other tasty delights from around the world. This club is applicable for students who are
Jennifer Leather
D12
Free
3-‐4pm
Nick Grey
MYP Pitch
Free
3-‐4pm
Mark Kay Polly
Miss Haley’s Room – PYP
Free
3-‐4pm
Helena Nickerson
Dining Hall
100AED
3-‐4pm
THURSDAY PYP/MYP Grade 4-‐10 SEPT 11th start date Swim tryouts
starting to learn about cooking. Grade 4-‐6 Max 12 students Triathlon Club Rachael Hughes Pool/classroom/track Competing in a Series of 3 Inter-‐school Aquathons rach.hughes1@gmail.com (Swim/Run) to be held at Yas Beach. There will also be the opportunity to compete in other events held in Abu Dhabi during the year such as similar Aquathons, biathlons (bike/run) and triathlons. All these events take place on weekends, early morning. Mix of Theory and Physical training. Goal setting, nutrition, mental ability, safety, event types and distances, Tri terminology. Physical: Running, swimming and transition will be our main focus at Thursday training however the kids will also be able to join me at the track on a Tuesday night for bike riding or a run (this will be a non-‐compulsory training). REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to swim 400m continuous