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At The British International School, Cairo we offer a wealth of diverse and engaging enrichment activities to our pupils at every stage of their education. From academic enrichment activities, to sport and arts clubs, our enrichment activities promote fun, teamwork and a commitment to learning and self-improvement.
Our clubs are provided by either our own teaching staff or qualified coaches and these change every term providing our pupils with a range and choice of activities.
Our enrichment programme helps develop and extend our children’s confidence beyond the classroom and hopefully each individual has the opportunity to develop their strengths and to discover new talents and interests.
Please use the link to the Parent Portal on Engage below to enter your choices.
Invitation-only ASAs
There are a number of invitation-only ASAs this term. These include ASAs which are tailored to provide further support for students who will benefit from it the most. Parents and students have been notified via email if they are invited to attend these ASAs.
Attendance
In all ASAs, Sports included, three (3) absences from ASAs during the term will result in parents being contacted for removal from that ASA. Medical exceptions apply when prior notice is given.
Any Questions?
Please contact Eman Gamal (eman.gamal@bisc.edu.eg) if you have any issues accessing Engage Parent Portal.
If you have questions/concerns regarding ASAs, please contact Callum Watt (callum.watt@bisc.edu.eg) or Moushira Issa (moushira.issa@bisc.edu.eg) .
Reminder: this link will be open from Wednesday 30th November at 5pm
Monday
Cool Collages
Children will be given the opportunity to create awesome pieces of artwork by combining images, printed material and even scavenged objects.
- With Mrs. Faraz
Illustrators Club
Children will explore an illustrator each week. As a group, we will read a story and discuss the illustrations. Children will then learn how to create characters or scenes like the illustrator. Children will explore the artwork of authors and illustrators such as Vashti Harrison, Emily Gravett, Alexis Deacon, Yu Rong, Chirstian Robinson and Vanessa Brantley-Newton. Children will create an illustration or piece of art inspired by the book explored in the session. This will not only be through sketching, but also through crafting using card, paints, pens, scissors and glue.
- With Mrs. Jones
Boys' and Girls' Football (Years 2-3)
A fun kickabout on the grass pitches for Years 2 and 3.
- With Mr. Yousry
Junior Swim (Years 2-6)
A chance to practise swimming with our swim coaches for children in Years 2-6.
- With Mr Roberts
Tuesday
Year 2 Arabic
Children will practise their Arabic language skills in a relaxed environment.
- With Mrs. Emam & Mr. Karim
Yoga and Mindfulness
A child-friendly introduction to Yoga and Mindfulness for younger pupils.
- With Ms. Harvey
Coding Club
Children can learn how to code, at beginners level.
- With Mr. Bailey and Mrs. Carter
Junior Swim (Years 2-6)
A chance to practise swimming with our swim coaches for children in Years 2-6.
- With Mr Roberts
Wednesday
Musical Theatre
Children will have the opportunity to develop a range of performance skills such as acting, singing and dancing.
- With Mrs. ElEnani and Ms. McNamara
ESL Club
By invitation only. English language games and activities that encourage pupils to learn and practise their speaking and listening skills.
- With Mrs. Tiernan
Egyptian Drama Club
Children will practise Arabic plays
- With Mrs. Abdo
Junior Swim (Years 2-6)
A chance to practise swimming with our swim coaches for children in Years 2-6.
- With Mr Roberts
Monday
Boys' and Girls' Football
A fun kickabout on the grass pitches for Years 2 & 3.
- With Mr. Yousry
Junior Swim
A chance to practise swimming with our swim coaches for children in Years 2-6.
- With Mr. Roberts
Tuesday
Film Club
Learn about film making, explore old and classic films (as well as some modern ones too) and discuss movie reviewing.
- With Mr. O'Connell
Yoga and Mindfulness
A child-friendly introduction to Yoga and Mindfulness for younger pupils.
- With Ms. Harvey
Junior Swim
A chance to practise swimming with our swim coaches for children in Years 2, 3 and 4.
- With Mr Roberts
Wednesday
Year 3 Arabic
Children will practise their Arabic language skills in a relaxed environment.
- With Mr. Ismail
Musical Theatre
Children will have the opportunity to develop a range of performance skills such as acting, singing and dancing.
- With Mrs. ElEnani and Ms. McNamara
ESL Club
By invitation only. English language games and activities that encourage pupils to learn and practise their speaking and listening skills.
- With Mrs. Tiernan
Chess Club
During this session children will have the opportunity to learn and play chess. Children will need to bring their iPads.
- with Mrs. Miah
Egyptian Drama Club
Children will practise Arabic plays
- With Mrs. Abdo
Boys' and Girls' Basketball (Years 3-4).
Develop skills and play matches on the basketball court.
- Wth Mr Yousry
Junior Swim
A chance to practise swimming with our swim coaches for children in Years 2, 3 and 4.
- With Mr Roberts
Monday
Board Games
During this session we will have a selection of boards games to play and also the opportunity to design and make our own games to share.
- With Mrs. Thatcher
Painting Club
Discover techniques used by different artists and practise using a range of techniques to create your own paintings.
- With Ms. Brason
International Dance
An opportunity to learn a fusion of different styles of dance including: Hip-hop, Street, Salsa, Classical Indian, Bhangra, Arabic and so much more!
- With Ms. McKenna & Mrs. Bukhari
Junior Swim
A chance to practise swimming with our swim coaches for children in Years 2, 3 and 4.
- With Mr Roberts
Tuesday
Times Tables Rock Stars Club
Children use interactive games, fun songs and Times Table Rock Stars to learn their times-tables up to 12x12. Children will learn tips and tricks that they cannot learn anywhere else! (iPad required).
- With Mr. Ellerby
Yoga & Mindfulness
During this club the children will learn basic yoga and mindfulness in a fun and child friendly way. With a qualified yoga instructor!
- With Ms. Harvey
Arabic Fairy Tales
Students will read Arabic fairy tales/super hero stories and try to write them with a modern twist. Examples include 'Ali Baba and the 40 thieves'. We will invite an Egyptian writer to run reading/writing workshops with the students.
- Mrs. Ibrahim & Mr. Ismail
Film Club
Learn about film making, explore old and classic films (as well as some modern ones too) and discuss movie reviewing.
- With Mr. O'Connell
Junior Swim
A chance to practise swimming with our swim coaches for children in Years 2, 3 and 4.
- With Mr Roberts
Wednesday
Egyptian Drama Club
Children will practise Arabic plays
- With Mrs. Abdo
Chess Club
During this session children will have the opportunity to learn and play chess
- With. Mrs Miah
Year 4 Arabic
Children will practise their Arabic language skills in a relaxed environment.
- With Mr. Hegazy
ESL Club
Language based activities and games to improve English skills. By invitation only.
- With Mrs. Tiernan
Movie Making
Do you feel like you were born for Hollywood? Join the movie-making club and learn the whole process of making, filming and acting in a movie! (iPad required)
- With Mr. Issa
Boys' and Girls' Basketball for Years 3 and 4
Develop skills and play matches on the basketball court.
- Wth Mr Yousry
Junior Swim
A chance to practise swimming with our swim coaches for children in Years 2, 3 and 4.
- With Mr Roberts
High-intensity training (Boys and Girls - Years 4-6)
In a HIT Class, they will be working out alongside others who are serious about building muscle and increasing fitness.
They will be targeting a specific body part with only one or two exercises, most likely with a single set of 6 to 10 repetitions for upper body exercises and 12 to 20 reps for lower body exercises.
A HIT Workout session involves doing intervals of exercise that range from between 10 seconds and 8 minutes in duration, working at around 80-90% of your maximum heart rate for that period of time.
- With Mrs. Reda
Boys' and Girls' Football
A fun kickabout on the grass pitches for Year 4.
- With Mr. Yousry
Monday
BISC e-Zine
Children are given an opportunity to maximise their student voice by writing for our e-Zine! They can interview teachers, share stories and ideas, collate jokes, representing our school community through their writing.
- With Ms. Fox
International Dance
An opportunity to learn a fusion of different styles of dance including: Hip-hop, Street, Salsa, Classical Indian, Bhangra, Arabic and so much more!
- With Ms. McKenna & Mrs. Bukhari
Year 5 Arabic
Children will practise their Arabic language skills in a relaxed environment.
- With Mr. Farouk
Robotics Club
Using Lego Robotics to build a programmable robot through Scratch coding.
- With Mr. Dyal
Junior Swim
A chance to practise swimming with our swim coaches for children in Years 5 and 6.
- With Mr Roberts
Netball (Years 5-6)
Training and coaching in Netball skills, as well as game-based scenarios in preparation for matches
- With Ms. McNicol & Mrs. Walker
Volleyball (Years 5-6)
Training and coaching in volleyball skills, as well as game-based scenarios in preparation for matches
- With BISC Coaches
Tuesday
Film Club
Learn about film making, explore old and classic films (as well as some modern ones too) and discuss movie reviewing.
- With Mr. O'Connell
Arabic Debate Club
Students will choose what to debate from a list of topics provided by the supervising teacher. The aim is to develop speaking and listening skills in Arabic
- With Mr. Sobhy & Mr. Youssef
Arabic Fairy Tales
Students will read Arabic fairy tales/super hero stories and try to write them with a modern twist. Examples include 'Ali Baba and the 40 thieves'. We will invite an Egyptian writer to run reading/writing workshops with the students.
- With Mrs. Ibrahim & Mr. Ismail
Girls' Football (Years 5-6)
Coaching football skills and applying these to game-based scenarios in preparation for competitive matches.
- With Mr. Yaqub
Junior Swim
A chance to practice swimming with our swim coaches for children in Years 5 and 6.
- With Mr. Roberts
Boys' Basketball (Years 5-6)
Coaching basketball skills and applying these to game-based scenarios in preparation for competitive matches.
- With Mr. Belmar & Mr. Holder
Wednesday
Egyptian Drama Club
Children will practise Arabic plays
- With Mrs. Abdo
Junior Swim
A chance to practise swimming with our swim coaches for children in Years 5 and 6.
- With Mr. Roberts
ESL Club
Language based activities and games to improve English skills. By invitation only.
- With Mrs. Tiernan
Rugby Club
In this club you will learn the fundamental skills of playing rugby. You must bring a gumshield, wear boots and wear sports kit to be able to take part. We will focus on tag rugby and the skills that you require to be a confident rugby player. Your coach is qualified as a Level 2 World Rugby coach, so you will take part in some strengthening and conditioning activities to prepare you for contact rugby, too.
- With Ms. Welsh
Chess Club
During this session children will have the opportunity to learn and play chess.
- With Mr. Smith
Debate and Philosophy Club
This session will build vital speaking and listening skills, and develop critical thinking and collaboration. We will focus on global topics and debate a different motion on a weekly basis. The pupils will research the motion, chair the debate and use a range a technical vocabulary to discuss their points.
- With Mrs. Farag
High-intensity training (Boys and Girls - Years 4-6)
In a HIT Class, they will be working out alongside others who are serious about building muscle and increasing fitness.
They will be targeting a specific body part with only one or two exercises, most likely with a single set of 6 to 10 repetitions for upper body exercises and 12 to 20 reps for lower body exercises.
A HIT Workout session involves doing intervals of exercise that range from between 10 seconds and 8 minutes in duration, working at around 80-90% of your maximum heart rate for that period of time.
- With Mrs. Reda
Girls' Basketball (Years 5-6)
Coaching basketball skills and applying these to game-based scenarios in preparation for competitive matches.
- With Mr. Scholes
Boy's Football (Years 5-6)
Coaching football skills and applying these to game-based scenarios in preparation for competitive matches.
- With Mr. Yaqub
Monday
BISC e-Zine
Children are given an opportunity to maximise their student voice by writing for our e-Zine! They can interview teachers, share stories and ideas, collate jokes, representing our school community through their writing.
- With Ms. Fox
International Dance
An opportunity to learn a fusion of different styles of dance including: Hip-hop, Street, Salsa, Classical Indian, Bhangra, Arabic and so much more!
- With Ms. McKenna & Mrs. Bukhari
Robotics
Using Lego Robotics to build a programmable robot through Scratch coding.
- With Mr. Dyal
Year 6 Arabic
Children will practise their Arabic language skills in a relaxed environment.
- With Mr. Ramadan
Junior Swim
A chance to practise swimming with our swim coaches for children in Years 5 and 6.
Netball (Years 5-6)
Practice and coaching in netball skills as well as in game-based scenarios in preparation for competitive matches.
- With Mrs. Walker
Volleyball (Years 5-6)
Practice and coaching in volleyball skills as well as in game-based scenarios in preparation for competitive matches.
- With BISC Coaches
Tuesday
Film Club
Learn about film making, explore old and classic films (as well as some modern ones too) and discuss movie reviewing.
- With Mr. O'Connell
Arabic Debate Club
Students will choose what to debate from a list of topics provided by the supervising teacher. The aim is to develop speaking and listening skills in Arabic
- With Mr. Sobhy & Mr. Youssef
Arabic Fairy Tales
Students will read Arabic fairy tales/super hero stories and try to write them with a modern twist. Examples include 'Ali Baba and the 40 thieves'. We will invite an Egyptian writer to run reading/writing workshops with the students.
- With Mrs. Ibrahim & Mr. Ismail
Girls' Football (Years 5-6)
Practice and coaching in football skills as well as in game-based scenarios in preparation for competitive matches.
- With Mr. Yousry
Junior Swim
A chance to practise swimming with our swim coaches for children in Years 5 and 6.
- With Mr Roberts
Boys' Basketball (Years 5-6)
Practise skills on the basketball court, in preparation for matches.
- With Mr. Belmar & Mr. Holder
Wednesday
Rugby Club
In this club you will learn the fundamental skills of playing rugby. You must bring a gumshield, wear boots and wear sports kit to be able to take part. We will focus on tag rugby and the skills that you require to be a confident rugby player. Your coach is qualified as a Level 2 World Rugby coach, so you will take part in some strengthening and conditioning activities to prepare you for contact rugby, too.
- With Ms. Welsh
Egyptian Drama Club
Children will practise Arabic plays
- With Mrs. Abdo
Debate and Philosophy Club
This session will build vital speaking and listening skills, and develop critical thinking and collaboration. We will focus on global topics and debate a different motion on a weekly basis. The pupils will research the motion, chair the debate and use a range a technical vocabulary to discuss their points.
- With Mrs. Farag
ESL Club
English language games and activities that encourage pupils to learn and practise their Speaking and Listening skills.
- With Mrs. Tiernan
Boys' Football (Years 5-6)
Practice and coaching in football skills as well as in game-based scenarios in preparation for competitive matches.
- With Mr. Yaqub
Junior Swim
A chance to practise swimming with our swim coaches for children in Years 5 and 6.
- With Mr Roberts
Girls' Basketball (Years 5-6)
Practise skills on the basketball court, in preparation for matches.
- With Mr. Scholes
High-intensity training (Boys and Girls - Years 4-6)
In a HIT Class, they will be working out alongside others who are serious about building muscle and increasing fitness.
They will be targeting a specific body part with only one or two exercises, most likely with a single set of 6 to 10 repetitions for upper body exercises and 12 to 20 reps for lower body exercises.
A HIT Workout session involves doing intervals of exercise that range from between 10 seconds and 8 minutes in duration, working at around 80-90% of your maximum heart rate for that period of time.
- With Mrs. Reda
Chess Club
During this session children will have the opportunity to learn and play chess.
- With Mr. Smith
